Pokémon: I just became a Gym Leader, and Cynthia proposed to me.

Chapter 834 Before Li Shuwen's stunning beauty, all clothing paled in comparison.

Ma Xiu bit her lip and fell into deep thought.

Just then, Li Shuwen spoke up.

"Why don't you design some outfits for them and have them serve as special guest models for this fashion show? I can help negotiate."

Ma Xiu suddenly turned her head to look at him, her eyes revealing a sudden flash of brilliance.

"Shuwen, your idea is... brilliant! I'll create a first draft of the costume on the spot. You can take it in and show it to them; that should increase the persuasiveness."

As she spoke, she squatted down and pulled out a sketchbook and a pencil from her small bag.

As Ma Xiu's pen touched the paper, almost without hesitation, a picture appeared in her mind.

Five design drafts, all completed in less than fifteen minutes.

Ma Xiu put down her pen, shook her aching wrist, and handed the sketchbook to Li Shuwen.

Li Shuwen took the sketchbook and turned the pages one by one.

His gaze lingered on each design draft for a moment, then he nodded to Ma Xiu.

"They really showcased their characteristics very well."

Li Shuwen closed his sketchbook, and a blue power slowly emanated from his body.

The power of the aura spread outwards in the gentlest way, allowing the ghost Pokémon in the warehouse to sense his presence.

He slowly walked towards the warehouse door, a faint smile on his handsome face.

The ghost Pokémon in the warehouse stopped their "show".

Mismagius cautiously floated to the front of the group, Gengar put away its smile, the Mismagius hid behind Mismagius, and Gastly stopped swinging its arms.

The Cursed Doll then jumped down from the platform and stood in front of the other Pokémon.

Li Shuwen stopped at the warehouse entrance.

He did not rush in.

"Gentle Ghost Pokémon models, I'm here to invite you to a real fashion show!"

The dream demon narrowed its eyes slightly, as if scrutinizing the truthfulness of his words.

Li Shuwen opened his sketchbook and unleashed his superpower, projecting the images from the design drafts into the minds of the ghostly Pokémon opposite him.

The nightmare demon was the first to move.

She floated forward slowly and looked at the design draft in the sketchbook.

The wariness in those ruby-like eyes was gone, replaced by anticipation and excitement.

She nodded slightly.

Gengar was the second to react.

He took out the stolen shirt from behind his back and handed it back to Li Shuwen with both hands.

Other ghost Pokémon followed suit.

In less than two minutes, all parts of the entire outfit were returned to Li Shuwen intact.

Li Shuwen stood up and waved towards the outside of the warehouse.

Ma Xiu and Shirona walked over.

"Let's go," Li Shuwen said to the ghost Pokémon in the warehouse, his voice tinged with laughter, "I'll take you to see the real catwalk."

Seeing this, Cynthia couldn't suppress the smile on her lips. "You're always like this."

"What is it like?"

"The little elves have fallen in love with you without even realizing it."

Li Shuwen glanced at her, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, "You too."

Cynthia paused for a moment, then realized he meant that she was also a "little fairy" who had unknowingly fallen in love with him.

Her face flushed red, and she reached out and gently pinched his waist.

Li Shuwen continued walking forward without changing his expression, but the curve of his lips widened slightly.

Upon returning to the venue, Ma Xiu immediately directed her team into battle mode.

Li Shuwen filled each Pokémon food bowl with specially made Pokémon food, not the cheap stuff you can buy in stores.

Instead, it was a recipe he concocted himself, a unique formula with ghost-like properties.

The ghost Pokémon were gathered around the food bowl, eating without even looking up.

"Eat slowly, don't grab it."

At the same time, Ma Xiu and her team rushed to produce the five sets of design drafts as quickly as possible.

The assistants worked together, with some cutting fabric, some sewing basic patterns, and others handling accessories and details.

The entire workspace was filled with a tense yet orderly atmosphere.

Two hours later, all five sets of costumes were completed.

Ma Xiu personally dressed each piece of clothing onto the corresponding Ghost Pokémon.

The moment the demon put on the high-necked dress, everyone in the workshop held their breath.

The runes shimmered with a deep blue light under the lamp, making the Dream Demon appear like a goddess straight out of ancient mythology.

The dream demon, wearing a sequined mini-skirt, twirled in the air, the sequins refracting countless tiny sparkles of light, like a miniature meteor shower.

Gengar stood on the ground wearing a smiley face jumpsuit, and the smiley face pattern trembled with his movements, looking just like it was really smiling.

Gastly's translucent cloak flowed in the air, and the cloud patterns changed slowly with his movements, as if they were alive.

After the cursed doll put on the cape and coat, its entire aura changed.

His cloak fluttered behind him, as if he were about to go to war at any moment.

Ma Xiu took two steps back, looked at her work, and nodded in satisfaction.

But her gaze quickly shifted to Li Shuwen.

"Oh, right." Ma Xiu suddenly clapped her hands, her eyes shining like two stars.

"You two should be on stage together as models, Cynthia and Shuwen!"

Li Shuwen slowly raised his head. "Huh? Me?"

Li Shuwen looked at Ma Xiu, trying to make a final stand: "I've never walked the runway."

"Want to learn? I'll teach you," Ma Xiu said with a smile. "You learn quickly, ten minutes will be enough."

Li Shuwen: "..."

Where did you get the idea that I wanted to learn?

"Can you design an outfit that suits me and matches Cynthia in such a short time?"

Ma Xiu confidently declared, "You can always trust fashion designer Ma Xiu!"

Li Shuwen opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't find a third excuse.

He turned to look at Cynthia, pleading for help with his eyes.

Shirona ignored Li Shuwen and walked up to Ma Xiu.

"It's fine to have Shuwen participate, but you must design the best wedding outfit for us as payment."

Ma Xiu paused for a moment, then said, "Deal!"

Li Shuwen stood aside, watching the two women decide his fate in just a few words, and sighed silently.

……

Two hours later, the fitting room door opened.

Li Shuwen came out.

He changed into a suit specially designed for him by Ma Xiu.

The dark smoky gray suit jacket had a straight shoulder line and a perfectly fitted waistline, which perfectly outlined his broad shoulders and lean waist.

She wore a pure black shirt underneath, with one button undone at the collar, revealing her well-defined collarbone.

The pants are a smoky gray in the same color family, with straight creases like a knife's edge, which amplifies the advantage of long legs.

He wore a pair of black leather shoes, the surface of which was so shiny that it reflected his image.

His hair was simply combed back, revealing a smooth, full forehead and deep, dark eyes like the night sky.

Every line of his facial features looked as if it had been meticulously sculpted by a top sculptor.

He stood there, not deliberately striking any pose, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, his gaze calmly looking ahead.

The air in the entire workspace seemed to be sucked out, and everyone's breath caught in their throats.

Then Cynthia came out.

A long, flowing dress, its color between deep blue and dark green, resembled the aurora reflected in the most tranquil lake deep within Tianguan Mountain.

The dress was embroidered with fine silver threads and rhinestones, which shimmered like the Milky Way with her every step.

Her waist was cinched so tightly that it accentuated her curves perfectly.

The skirt cascaded down from below the waistline like a waterfall, spreading out like a small galaxy on the ground.

The neckline design perfectly showcases her elegant neckline and delicate collarbone.

A thin veil, as thin as a cicada's wing, was draped over her shoulders, swaying gently with her movements.

Her long golden hair was styled into a simple yet elegant updo, with a few stray strands falling casually around her ears, making her face appear even more delicate.

The amber eyes were amplified in the skillful hands of the makeup artist, with the corners slightly upturned, giving them a languid yet dangerous beauty.

She walked towards Li Shuwen, each step feeling like she was walking on clouds, her skirt flowing silently behind her.

Li Shuwen watched her approach silently.

Cynthia stopped in front of him, tilted her head slightly, and looked at him with a smug smile:

"Stunned?"

Li Shuwen's Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

"……Um."

There was a three-second silence in the workspace, followed by thunderous applause and screams.

"This is so beautiful!!" an assistant exclaimed, covering her face.

"They're a match made in heaven!" Another assistant exclaimed excitedly, scattering the fabric he was holding all over the floor.

"I cried, I cried, I really cried. It was more shocking than any fashion show I've ever seen."

"Ms. Ma, you're a genius! This design is absolutely brilliant!"

Cynthia took Li Shuwen's arm and whispered in his ear, "Are you nervous?"

Li Shuwen looked down at her hand resting on his arm and shook his head: "I'm not nervous."

"That's a lie."

"...A little."

"Which point?"

He paused for a moment, then said, "I'm afraid I'll step on your skirt."

Cynthia burst out laughing, leaning against him.

The assistants nearby groaned again, "It's too sweet!"

"I can't take it anymore, my blood sugar is killing me!"

Ma Xiu stood at the back of the crowd, arms crossed, watching the scene before her, her expression shifting between satisfaction and frustration.

What's satisfying is that the combination of Li Shuwen and Cynthia has far exceeded her expectations, and this will definitely be a highlight of her career.

What's frustrating is that Li Shuwen's stunning face and figure made her clothing designs look rather lackluster.

"No way." Ma Xiu clapped her hands sharply, her voice still clearly audible in the noisy workshop.

Everyone looked at her again.

Ma Xiu's eyes changed; they were the eyes of an artist whose full potential was unleashed after being stimulated.

His eyes were burning, his lips were smiling, and every cell in his body was on fire.

"I must design even better clothes!"

She turned and rushed back to her worktable, shoving the design draft aside.

Grabbing a brand new sheet of white paper, the pen tip touched the paper, and this time her strokes were bolder and more unrestrained, disregarding everything else.

"The first draft of the wedding attire," she said without looking up, "is to be handed over to you tonight. If you're not satisfied, I'll revise it until you are."

Cynthia and Li Shuwen exchanged a glance.

Cynthia smiled.

Li Shuwen also smiled.

Cynthia shook her head. "Ma Xiu, you've fallen for my trick! It wasn't for nothing that I made Shuwen unleash his suppressed good looks."