The next morning, Hailong took Hu Jing back to Donghai City and arrived at Crystal Palace Street. Crystal Palace is a luxury shopping district in Donghai City, but the luxury items here are truly high-end, with prices so exorbitant that ordinary families can't afford them. Even white-collar workers don't have the means to shop here; only those with millions or even billions in assets can afford to shop here.
The last time, Hailong had brought Hu Jing here to buy clothes and shoes. This time, Hailong planned to buy Hu Jing some more clothes because he noticed that the coat she was wearing was quite old, probably from two years ago. Considering Hu Jing's family situation, Hailong felt very sympathetic and decided to buy her two new sets of clothes and shoes.
After landing and having lunch, Hailong took Hu Jing to Burberry, the clothing store that had been granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The same beautiful manager and two sweet-voiced sales assistants greeted them as soon as they saw the customers. Upon recognizing them, the three exchanged glances, all showing surprise and amusement. The manager said, "Oh, it's you two who took advantage of our sale last time. Please come in. We have a sale today as well. Just pick what you like."
The last time Hailong brought Hu Jing here, his words were so shocking that the three staff members remembered him vividly. Since the prices of the clothes here are not marked, Hu Jing was afraid they were too expensive and didn't dare to buy them. Hailong had deceived Hu Jing, saying that the store was having a sale and that a few pieces of clothing together only cost 300 yuan.
At the time, the sales assistants were at a loss for words, wondering how a 28,000 yuan coat could be discounted to 300 yuan. So, they remembered this special customer. Although they didn't know why he didn't want to tell his girlfriend the actual price, they respected his privacy and didn't ask. They often used this story as a topic of conversation.
Unexpectedly, they saw the couple again today, and knowing that the man was going to buy clothes for his girlfriend, the manager, being a smart person, immediately said that the clothes were on sale and could be bought freely.
Seeing the manager smiling at him, Hailong nodded in understanding and said to Hu Jing, "Go ahead and pick whatever you like. It's on sale today, so buy a couple more pieces."
Women, whether adult or not, always get excited when they hear the word 'sale,' and all the men accompanying them immediately feel a headache. Whenever there's a sale, women's enthusiasm skyrockets, as if they're getting a great deal.
So, when Hu Jing heard about the sale, she immediately forgot about asking the price and dove into the pile of clothes to start picking.
Seeing Hu Jing go inside, Hailong smiled and said to the manager, "I didn't expect you to remember me."
The manager replied, "I've been working here for several years, and you're the first customer I've seen who managed to get a 28,000 yuan coat for 300 yuan. We couldn't forget that even if we tried." The manager couldn't help but laugh.
Hailong also chuckled, finding the situation quite amusing. He said to the manager, "Whatever the price, it will still be discounted to 300 yuan. I don't want to tell my girlfriend that she's wearing such expensive clothes; I'm afraid she won't dare to wear them."
The manager understood. Looking at the girl, it was clear she came from an ordinary family. The coat she was wearing was probably two years old, and some parts were even worn out. Her family must not have much money. But this boy was wearing a Versace winter outfit, which alone cost over 30,000 yuan. The difference between them was significant. Telling the girl the actual price of the clothes would definitely make her feel burdened.
The manager said enviously to Hailong, "You're a responsible and good man. This girl is truly lucky."
Burberry has a wide variety of styles, especially for winter clothes, which have more fabric and thus more styles. The little girl took a long time to choose, so Hailong had to help her with the manager. Hailong sat in the sofa rest area, watching Hu Jing try on different sweaters and coats. Each time she changed, Hailong could see her pink bra, but Hu Jing didn't feel shy because Hailong was the only man in the store. She didn't mind showing her best side to Hailong, so she let him stare at her body continuously.
When Hu Jing put on a pink sweater and a snow-white coat, Hailong was stunned. Her pink face and white skin, the high collar of the pink sweater hugging her tender neck, and the white coat accentuating her pink cheeks made her look like a small, adorable apple.
Seeing Hailong staring at her in a daze, the sales assistant also noticed and couldn't help but giggle, making Hu Jing's face turn red. She scolded, "Dope, haven't you seen enough?"
Hailong finally snapped out of it, scratching his head and laughing, "Wow, you're so beautiful, it made me speechless. We have to buy this. How much is it?"
The sales assistant pretended to take out a calculator and said with a knowing smile, "Let me calculate it for you. One times one is one, two times two is two, Women's Day, Labor Day, National Day. Oh, it's just one-tenth off today. These two pieces together cost 300 yuan."
Hailong quietly gave the sales assistant a thumbs up. Just as he was about to pay, Hu Jing anxiously said, "That's too expensive. I don't want these clothes."
The three staff members were instantly stunned. The manager felt like a million horses were galloping through his mind. "300 yuan for two pieces of clothing, and you think it's too expensive? Do you live in Zimbabwe? The original prices are 12,000 yuan and 38,000 yuan, totaling 50,000 yuan. Are you planning to force me to give them to you for free?"
Hailong was also stunned and quickly stopped Hu Jing from taking off her clothes. He said, "Sis, you forgot? I earned 20,000 yuan during the holiday. It's only 300 yuan, and I can afford it. Don't forget, I promised to take you out and buy you good food with the 20,000 yuan."
Hu Jing's monthly living expenses were only 500 yuan, and she usually bought clothes from street vendors, the most expensive being a few dozen yuan. Spending 300 yuan at once was a new experience for her. She leaned against Hailong and said gratefully, "Thank you, bro."
Hailong playfully pinched Hu Jing's nose and said, "What are you thanking me for, silly girl?"
In the end, Hailong bought Hu Jing two sets of clothes, two pairs of pants, and two pairs of shoes, spending over 100,000 yuan. The manager was overjoyed, as this meant a good commission. He signaled the sales assistant, who understood and, while swiping the card, told Hu Jing that everything was on sale and that 1,000 yuan was enough for all the items.
Although Hu Jing instinctively felt that these items couldn't be so cheap, just looking at the accessories on the clothes and pants, she knew they were worth much more. But the sales assistant wouldn't lie to her, so she thought it must be a real sale.
Carrying all the items, Hailong took Hu Jing back home. But as soon as they arrived, Hailong's phone rang.