53: Chapter 53 Your boyfriend doesn't have much money.

"The men's skincare products from this brand are very effective. Several of my best friends bought this for their boyfriends."

Meng Yawen thought long and hard, but she really couldn't think of what to give Zhao Xiaoshuai.

She had heard that when giving gifts to mature men, it was either a watch, a belt, a tie, or something similar.

However, she felt that those gifts didn't express much sincerity. Moreover, Zhao Xiaoshuai's daily attire was very ordinary and low-key; perhaps he didn't like a luxurious style, and giving those things might even be counterproductive.

Later, she remembered her first impression of Zhao Xiaoshuai was that he was "slightly greasy." Although it had greatly improved recently, it proved that he usually didn't pay much attention to this.

She immediately did some research on men's skincare products specifically for him and consulted many of her best friends before finally deciding on this gift.

It could be said she put a lot of heart into it.

Although Zhao Xiaoshuai was now very attentive to the matter of washing his face, he had only bought a more expensive facial cleanser.

At this moment, looking at the full skincare set and the detailed explanation of each step from Meng Yawen, he couldn't help but feel his head swelling.

'Is washing a face really this troublesome? Doing this whole set would take thirty or forty minutes!'

But seeing Meng Yawen introduce how to use each item, how long to use it, the sequence, and so on as if she were counting her family jewels, he didn't want to dampen her spirits and could only focus on remembering it all.

As for how many days he could stick with it after going back, that was hard to say.

'It would be great if someone else could help me wash my face.'

Finally leaving that shop, Zhao Xiaoshuai pulled Meng Yawen into a store named La Perla.

This was something he had just searched for online yesterday while doing his homework.

"Xiao Shuai, this place... sells lingerie."

"Right, didn't I say before that next time I should buy you lingerie?"

Meng Yawen was a bit shy, but in the end, she didn't refuse and let him lead her inside.

This was an Italian luxury lingerie brand, known as the Hermes of the lingerie world.

He only found out after checking that despite appearing to be just a few thin pieces of cloth, a set of pajamas cost fifteen thousand, a set of lingerie cost over seven thousand, and besides that, items like bathrobes, nightgowns, and jumpsuits could all cost over ten thousand.

After browsing for a good while, whether out of shyness or a reluctance to choose, Meng Yawen hadn't selected a single item.

"Meng Yawen? Heh, it really is a small world for enemies."

Suddenly, a slightly high-pitched female voice came from the side.

It was a very fashionable girl, about the same age as Meng Yawen, whose looks under exquisite makeup were not much inferior to Meng Yawen's.

The girl looked at the empty-handed Meng Yawen, then at the plain-looking Zhao Xiaoshuai, and gave another 'Heh.'

"If you can't afford it, don't just wander around. This older boyfriend you've switched to doesn't seem like much either; your taste is as trash as ever."

The girl clearly had no desire for conversation. After casting one last contemptuous glance at Meng Yawen, she walked toward a "successful individual" who looked even more mature than Zhao Xiaoshuai.

"Honey, I've made my choice. These two sets will do."

"Baby, as long as you like them. You'll have to put in some effort later."

"Oh, you're so annoying. Let's talk about that when we get back."

Zhao Xiaoshuai and Meng Yawen weren't too far from the checkout. With his extraordinary eyesight, he saw that the girl's two sets of lingerie cost nearly ten thousand yuan.

One should know that not long ago, a single pair of his underwear didn't even cost ten yuan.

Withdrawing his gaze, he looked at Meng Yawen, who had a look of disgust on her face. "An acquaintance?"

"A classmate, a very annoying person."

"The one who competed with you for school beauty and made a bet?"

"Yes."

Seeing Meng Yawen's expression of pure disgust just from mentioning her, Zhao Xiaoshuai smiled and didn't ask further.

He took Meng Yawen's hand and started a shopping spree.

Since she wouldn't choose for herself, he would have to do it for her.

He bought two sets of each style that looked good: pajamas, nightgowns, bathrobes, jumpsuits, and leggings.

As for bras and panties, he bought seven different sets, including both lace and silk.

This way, in the future when the opportunity arose, there might be a different surprise every time he uncovered them.

This wasn't like shopping in a luxury store at all; it was as if he were browsing a clearance sale at a street stall.

Meng Yawen's eyes widened in surprise.

She had already become somewhat accustomed to the "tycoon" actions her "boyfriend" frequently displayed, so she wasn't surprised by that.

What surprised her was, why could he report the measurements of every part of her body so accurately?

One must know that she had experienced some subtle changes recently; even the most recent physical examination record wouldn't be this precise!

'Are his eyes really a ruler?' Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a sense of shame, as if she had been seen through completely.

When it finally came time to pay, these few light pieces of clothing reached a staggering 130,300 yuan.

[Current Cashback Rate: 140%, Final Cashback Amount: 182,420 yuan]

It wasn't until they left the store that Meng Yawen shyly pulled Zhao Xiaoshuai and asked:

"Why do you know so clearly?"

"What are you referring to?" He asked knowingly, wanting to enjoy the cute expression of the college girl being shy for a bit longer.

"Oh, you're still playing dumb. The waitress's meaningful look just now embarrassed me to death."

"Didn't I tell you? My eyes are a ruler, but you didn't believe me."

Even if some things might not be known even after being held by hand, the system panel wouldn't lie, being accurate to the millimeter.

After some teasing, Zhao Xiaoshuai leaned mysteriously into Meng Yawen's ear:

"Based on the way you described your classmate's style, she definitely won't pass up the chance to mock you after she gets back. You should do this..."

At first, Meng Yawen felt a bit ticklish and kept dodging that hot breath, but as she listened, she clearly became interested. She didn't notice that Zhao Xiaoshuai's whispers were getting closer and closer.

Finally, her ear seemed to feel a momentary heat from something moist and soft.

She quickly retracted her neck and dodged away. "I—I understand. I'll try it when I get back."

Looking at the girl who fled in a panic, Zhao Xiaoshuai pulled up the system panel.

"This 'Dross Knowledge' really has something to it; it actually can effectively increase favorability."

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Chuncheng University, a certain girls' dormitory.

"You guys didn't see it. That Meng Yawen found a new broke boyfriend. They wandered around La Perla for ages, but he couldn't bear to buy a single piece. It was so funny I almost died."

"Xuanxuan, what kind of store is this La Perla you're talking about? I've never heard of it."

"It's normal that you haven't heard of it; it's not something you can afford. In terms of level, it's basically the Hermes of lingerie."

"Wow, then your boyfriend is really good to you. Is this several-thousand-yuan lingerie? Let me touch it."

"Be careful, don't damage it. You couldn't even afford this piece with a month's salary!"

Ever since Yi Zhixuan returned to the dorm, she had been repeatedly publicizing this matter everywhere; her mouth hadn't stopped once.

While showing off her luxury lingerie, garnering the envious looks of many classmates and enjoying that superior feeling, she didn't forget to blacken Meng Yawen's image.

"Xuanxuan, then if your boyfriend secretly helps out a bit, wouldn't you be a shoo-in to win the bet?"

"That's for sure. I'm currently working in one of my boyfriend's shops, and with bonuses, I make eight thousand a month. I found the job first and then started dating him, so this doesn't count as a breach of contract. She's definitely going to lose!"

At this moment, one of Yi Zhixuan's roommates came back from outside and said to her with a strange expression:

"Xuanxuan, Meng Yawen's dorm seems to be doing a major cleanup. You'd better go take a look."