Chapter 44 Look, this is my boss, isn't he awesome!

"Who's first?"

A crisp and clear voice rang out.

Like a monk striking a bell by one's ear, the massive impact of the sound caused everyone to snap back to their senses.

Yet, their hearts could not calm down for a long time.

While everyone was hesitating and wondering if they had misheard, Luo Shanshan was the first to boldly raise her hand. "I—I'll go first?"

Ling Yue opened the countdown on her phone.

She set it to five minutes.

"Countdown... start!"

Luo Shanshan was stunned for a moment, her mind completely blank.

What could she buy? Although the boss said regardless of brand and with no price limit, she couldn't really be so cold-hearted as to go after luxury goods, could she?

Ahhhh!

She was so conflicted; she shouldn't have been the first to raise her hand!

The other three finally understood that this was the 'mysterious prize' Ling Yue had mentioned on WeChat.

The sense of immersion kicked in instantly; even though it was Luo Shanshan who was in a rush, the three of them began to feel flustered as well.

Seeing Luo Shanshan's hesitant expression, Ling Yue specifically reminded her:

"I'm very satisfied with your recent work attitude. This shopping trip is both a newcomer's gift and a reward for passing your probation.

I said before, as long as you follow the rules and work for me, Ling Yue, I will never treat you poorly.

There are still four minutes and ten seconds left. Have you thought about what to buy?"

The sense of worthiness Ling Yue provided gave Luo Shanshan immense courage.

She rushed toward a row of luxury counters, frantically running into a store without even knowing which one it was. She grabbed a basket with her left hand and products from the counter with her right, stuffing them into the basket all at once.

She continued until it was brimming, and until Ling Yue called time.

Luo Shanshan looked at the overflowing basket of items and was stunned herself.

She only then realized it was a Guerlain skincare counter. Half of these products were in her shopping cart, but because the price of a single bottle was the same as her entire skincare set, she had never been able to bring herself to buy them.

In her panic today, she had actually grabbed four 50ml bottles of Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil, two 30ml bottles of Parure Gold Setting Mist, three 300ml bottles of Abeille Royale Fortifying Lotion, as well as the Orchidée Impériale Mask, Orchidée Impériale The Cream, Super Aqua-Emulsion, and over twenty lipsticks...

The bill was a long string, totaling over forty thousand!

The sales assistant also gave her many free samples. These products would last her until next year.

Carrying two heavy bags of skincare products, Luo Shanshan's heart and emotions had yet to recover from the thrill and excitement of the shopping spree.

With Luo Shanshan leading the way,

the rest of them were eager to experience the feeling of a shopping spree.

Following the order they were standing in, the second was Wang Junqi.

Boy, as soon as the countdown started, he headed straight for the kitchenware specialty store on the second floor.

He carried out several large boxes of pots and pans. Before time was up, he doubled back from the checkout to the counter and carefully selected several knives, spoons, and sets of molds.

He spent twelve thousand.

The third was Qu Shu.

At this moment, there was no room for men in her heart; countless brand logos were swirling in her mind.

With the demonstrations from her two colleagues, she appeared much calmer.

As soon as the timer started, she dove into a shoe and bag specialty store.

The brand name was in a very abstract artistic font, seemingly called Roger Vivier. Ling Yue hadn't heard of the brand, but the shoes were quite beautiful.

A shop assistant walked enthusiastically toward Ling Yue. Just as she was about to speak, Ling Yue pointed at Qu Shu's back. "She's the one buying."

The assistant took a breath and turned to offer Qu Shu a smile.

Qu Shu didn't give the assistant a chance to speak either. She walked straight to the central display and pointed at a pair of silver high heels with soft leather and a diamond-like shimmer under the white spotlight. "These, size 36, please."

"Certainly!" The assistant finally had a chance to speak.

Coincidentally, the pair on the shelf was exactly size 36.

Qu Shu tried them on right there, and they fit perfectly.

"I'll take these!" She didn't hesitate; she bought them as soon as she liked them.

Ling Yue said she still had time left.

Qu Shu then picked out a pearl cat-ear headband and a square buckle diamond hair clip.

The total was just over twenty thousand.

Finally, Master Qin stepped up.

He had plenty of time to think about what he really wanted.

Ling Yue followed him into a Chow Tai Fook gold specialty store.

When the assistants saw him, everyone who wasn't busy crowded around.

In this industry, one had to know how to identify customers. A middle-aged man like Master Qin visiting a gold shop alone had a very high probability of a sale.

Ultimately, an assistant with a beauty mark between her brows beat the others to him.

"Sir, what is the age range of the person you're buying a gift for? I can introduce some pieces to you."

Master Qin said shyly, "It's for my wife. She's about my age and about your build."

"With such a good husband like you, Big Brother, Big Sister is truly lucky. Take a look at these styles." The assistant flattered him for a bit before taking several bracelets from the glass display. "Giving gold is the best way to show the giver's heart. A heavy weight represents the weight of love!"

Master Qin looked around. "This one."

The price was mid-range, neither the most expensive nor the cheapest.

The assistant picked it up with a smile. "This is the Sparkling Crushed Ice collection; it's been very popular lately. You really have a good eye, Big Brother."

She placed the gold bracelet on a small scale. "This is a fixed-price item. It's 17.4g in total, priced at 17,904 yuan. Please check the weight."

Master Qin nodded to indicate there was no problem.

Ling Yue spoke up at the right time. "Scan the code."

The assistant had noticed Ling Yue earlier, but since she and Master Qin hadn't interacted, she couldn't quite tell their relationship. Now, hearing Ling Yue say she would pay, her suspicion was instantly confirmed: "This must be your daughter, Big Brother! Oh my, the young lady is so beautiful and stylish! And she even knows to buy gold for her mother; she's so filial! If I had such a filial daughter, I'd wake up laughing from my dreams!"

"No, no, no!" Master Qin waved his hands repeatedly in denial. "She's not my daughter; she's my boss."

"Ah?" This response caught the assistant off guard.

A boss, accompanying an employee, to a gold shop to buy a gold bracelet for the employee's wife?

She confusedly issued the receipt.

After the payment was made, Master Qin held the gift bag, looking delighted.

Of the five people, four were grinning so widely their eyes narrowed into slits.

This unexpected gift had left them dazed with joy.

But the total spent was less than a hundred thousand, not even a tenth of what Ling Yue had estimated.

"Reward time is over!" Ling Yue continued to announce, "Master Qin, put the things in the car. The rest of you, come with me."

Next, it was her shopping time!

Ling Yue went back to the Roger Vivier shoe and bag store from before.

The same assistant who had served Qu Shu came to greet her again.

Without wasting words, Ling Yue raised her finger and pointed randomly in the air. "This pair, this pair, this pair... Not these seven pairs. For the rest of the shoes, pack up everything in size 37."

Oh my god, a major customer!

The store manager urgently closed the shop and pulled the yellow 'do not enter' line. All the staff members joined in to serve Ling Yue alone.

They were busy running back and forth; two went to the warehouse to find stock, one prepared tea and desserts, one handled the register, and two did the packing.

The shoe boxes were piled in three high stacks, and the shopping bags were lined up in two rows on the floor.

Ling Yue still didn't feel it was enough and went to the accessories area.

She grabbed a handful of headbands, a handful of bracelets, and two handfuls of hair clips. In short, she took as much as her two hands could hold. There were also belts, hats, and bags; she grabbed several based on her mood and brought them to the counter to pay for everything together.

The spectacle was such that even a passing dog couldn't help but cast a glance.

Luo Shanshan murmured in terror, "Is—is this buying shoes? How is this any different from buying radishes? For the first time in my life, I've seen what a real sweep looks like."

Even the usually expressionless Wang Junqi had a clear look of shock on his face.

There was also a hint of envy; he thought about how wonderful it would be if one day he could buy bowls and pots in such an extravagantly heartless way!

Qu Shu leaned toward Luo Shanshan and murmured in agreement, "This long receipt alone could be used as a decorative silk scarf."

"This is nothing." Master Qin's lips curled upward. "I've seen even crazier."

Qu Shu thought, this isn't crazy enough?

In the past, when she watched TV dramas where a CEO booked an entire store for his little wife, she didn't feel much because she knew it was fake.

But at this very moment, a real iconic scene from a drama was playing out before her eyes!

That real-world impact first shocked her, then she felt that since it was Ms. Ling, such purchasing power was only natural. Finally, she felt a sense of shared glory, holding her head high, wishing she could tell everyone: Look, this is my boss! She's awesome!

"There are too many things for me to take. Do you provide a home delivery service?" She had enjoyed the shopping, but forgot she had only driven one car.

The store manager was extremely respectful, fearing a loud voice might disturb the customer. "If you leave your address and phone number, when would be convenient for us to deliver them?"

"10 AM tomorrow." Ling Yue then looked at Luo Shanshan and winked at her. "Please help me receive the delivery."

"Of course, no problem!" Luo Shanshan was now the most loyal soldier to her superior!

She would go wherever Ling Yue pointed!

She had a new life motto: Being able to serve Ms. Ling is the blessing of a lifetime!