King of the Wilderness

At the end of the banquet, the huge antlers were carried in by Wyatt and Sean, with a solemn display amidst cheers from all family members and employees.

Robert personally announced that the antlers would be hung in the center of the McKinley family’s living room in the main house in Montana.

Happy times are always short-lived.

Early the next morning, after a hearty breakfast, the members of the McKinley family prepared to set out on their journey home.

"Aliya, Emily," Martha’s mother held their hands with reluctant eyes at parting, "make sure to bring the kids back to see us often. We’ll be waiting for you in Montana."

"We will," Aliya and Emily replied in unison.

The brothers also stepped forward one by one, embracing Lin Yu’an goodbye.

"Take good care of my sister," Wyatt said in a deep voice.

"Next time, let’s compare spear techniques!" Garrett laughed.

"If you need any advice on ranch management, feel free to call me anytime," Bo reminded, showing his businessman side.

Kley merely patted Lin Yu’an on the shoulder, expressing everything without words.

When the three Ford pickups finally disappeared at the end of the road, Eagle’s Nest returned to its usual tranquility.

Lin Yu’an, Aliya, and Emily, along with the two babies, stood at the door, lingering for a long time.

This family gathering not only completely alleviated Emily’s unease but also strengthened Lin Yu’an’s bond with this large and warm western family.

Just as the ranch returned to calm the next day, Lin Yu’an prepared to embark on his next journey.

"Do you really not need us to go with you?" Aliya asked worriedly while helping him pack.

"No need," Lin Yu’an smiled, "it’s just a business performance; I’ll be back soon. You and the kids enjoy life in our own castle."

Lin Yu’an was heading to New York to attend the pre-arranged Justin Bieber concert at Madison Square Garden.

He opened a prepared garment bag, on which was printed the ancient seal-style "Cloud Weaving" logo.

As the zipper slowly slid down, a deep and luxurious red unfurled quietly under the light.

Inside lay a complete and extraordinary Ming Dynasty Prince-level ceremonial attire—the Qilin Embroidered Round-Neck Robe.

This was a Huaxia ceremonial attire representing the pinnacle of Han national dress.

It wasn’t just clothing but a walking piece of art, a flowing history.

The entire robe used deep red cloud-patterned jacquard silk as the base in the construction of wide robe and large sleeves that displayed a noble demeanor.

The soul of the robes lay in the two complete round patches at the chest and back.

On a peacock blue satin base with wrapped gold thread using the damask embroidery technique, a Qilin standing erect upon auspicious clouds was handwoven.

The Qilin’s scales glistened under the light, ready to leap out of the silk at any moment.

Under the robe was a jade-colored silk middle garment, the waist accompanied by a gold and silver-inlaid leather belt.

Complementing the attire was an elegant and solemn black gauze hat, the Loyal and Calm Crown.

From the custom weaving of the fabric to the pure hand-sewing by national treasure-level craftsmen, the entire set took nearly half a year, with just the custom cost amounting to 2.8 million RMB.

Lin Yu’an could obtain it so quickly because this attire was custom-made half a year ago for a similarly tall Canadian celebrity.

However, after paying half of the deposit, on July 21, 2021, that gentleman went in, likely having learned how to skillfully use a sewing machine by now.

The Cloud Weaving Studio was unable to recover the remaining payment, and when Lin Yu’an found them a few months ago, knowing his body measurements, they immediately recommended this finished product.

Upon seeing the finished product pictures, it indeed matched his aesthetic and needs, so he promptly bought it.

Under the curious and expectant gaze of Aliya and Emily, Lin Yu’an began to wear the complex apparel piece by piece.

When he finally straightened the black gauze Loyal and Calm Crown on his head and turned around, Aliya and Emily instinctively held their breath.

At that moment, they felt the man before them as if he had crossed through time and space.

His whole aura underwent a transformation.

The wilderness aura carrying a hint of sharpness and wildness was perfectly wrapped and balanced by the attire filled with oriental classical charm.

The occasional sharpness in his everyday demeanor was subdued by the noble wide robes and sleeves, ultimately sublimating into a refined and steady kingly demeanor.

"Oh my..." Emily covered her mouth with both hands, mumbling, "my dear... you..."

Aliya, recovering from a momentary trance, was the first to react! Her eyes shone brightly, nearly screaming as she took out her phone!

"Don’t move! Baby! Don’t move! Keep this posture!"

She excitedly shouted, hastily opening her phone’s camera, snapping away at Lin Yu’an!

"Oh! God! So handsome! Turn a bit, yes, the light coming from this side... perfect!"

Emily was also infected by her, immediately taking out her phone and joining the impromptu fashion show.

The two women, one squatting and one standing, excitedly captured the never-before-seen scene from different angles.

They continually issued various unreserved praises.

Aliya said excitedly while snapping photos, "My dear, you look like a prince stepping out of those old Chinese paintings!"

"Aliya is right," Emily agreed, her eyes filled with fascination.

"I’ve seen similar images in museums before, but none have the special aura you have."

Lin Yu’an was amused by their fangirl behavior, helplessly standing as they photographed from every angle.

Until they announced being satisfied with the material, the small family fashion show came to an end.

He carefully put away the heavy attire.

Several days remained until the performance at Madison Square Garden, needing to arrive in New York early for final rehearsals with Scoot’s team.

Then, he would show the world the splendid and dignified culture from the East!

This performance wasn’t merely a stage appearance.

In a few days, amidst cheers from tens of thousands at Madison Square Garden, it was more than just singing a song, as this performance also had strategic significance.

It involved political deals with the Canadian Environment Minister and was an opportunity to promote Chinese New Year culture globally!

Moreover, this was an opportunity not to be squandered by letting others steal Hanfu again.

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