(Caption) New Year's Eve Performance

He had always dreamed of performing on the stage during the New Year's Eve gala, but such an opportunity seemed out of reach. This year, his younger sister got the chance to perform, and while he was both envious and resigned, he kept his feelings to himself. However, just a few days before the performance, his sister came down with a high fever and had to stay in bed. Seeing her disappointment, a bold idea came to his mind.

"I can perform in your place," he said to his sister. She was taken aback but eventually nodded, understanding how much this meant to him.

To look just like his sister, he began preparing meticulously. First, he took out her red and white cheongsam-style costume from the wardrobe. He struggled a bit to zip up the snug-fitting dress, which clung tightly to his figure once in place. Then, he retrieved a pair of white tights from a drawer, carefully sitting down to slide them on, ensuring they stayed smooth without any snags. After that, he picked up her red leather shoes, slipping his feet into them cautiously. The heels felt a bit awkward at first, but he gradually got used to the height. As he walked, the crisp tapping sound of the shoes against the floor amused him.

Next came the makeup. He gathered foundation, eyeshadow, mascara, and lipstick from his sister’s vanity and followed her instructions step by step, applying each layer with care. By the time he was done, the person in the mirror looked nothing like his usual self. Finally, he put on her purple wig, a long, waist-length style tied into twin ponytails adorned with red ribbons and tassels. After adjusting it to make it sit naturally, he checked his reflection again. He was almost indistinguishable from his sister.

Wearing the red heels, she practiced walking in a feminine manner, each step deliberate and graceful. The hem of the cheongsam swayed gently with her movements, and the soft, snug feel of the tights heightened her awareness of every motion. Before long, she felt her movements become more fluid and natural.

On the day of the performance, she stood under the spotlight, the costume's vibrant red and white hues glowing brilliantly. The hem of the dress fluttered with her movements, the tights shimmering faintly under the light, and the red heels adding an extra touch of elegance. She completed the performance flawlessly, and the applause that erupted from the audience filled her with pride.