28: Money Strategy

Wu Fan picked up his phone, saw it was Chen Lu calling, and quickly answered: "Hello, Xiao Lu."

"Brother Fan, where are you? Do you want to come eat with us?"

Wu Fan paused for a moment and said truthfully: "I'm on a blind date, so I won't be coming over. Is Yaoyao still behaving?"

Chen Lu was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone before saying: "Yaoyao is very good. Well, let's leave it at that, I won't chat anymore. Oh, wait, let Yaoyao sleep over at my place tonight. Since tomorrow is Sunday, she doesn't have school, and I can take her to the children's park to play."

Wu Fan felt a warmth in his heart: "Okay, thank you."

"Brother Fan, why thank me? I like Yaoyao."

Wu Fan murmured "Mm" and hung up the phone.

Fang Hanyu smiled and said: "I have something going on at home, so I'll head back first. You two go stroll around and maybe deepen your relationship."

After she finished speaking, she winked at Wu Fan.

Pan Shiting's cheeks were slightly red; she looked shy.

Wu Fan was stirred by Fang Hanyu's gaze, suddenly having certain thoughts about her... But when he looked up and saw Pan Shiting, he felt a little reluctant to end things just yet.

Fang Hanyu was staying next door anyway; there would be plenty of opportunities later.

So he said: "Pan Shiting, how about I take you to see a movie?"

Fang Hanyu interjected: "A movie is great, very romantic. You two chat, I'm leaving now."

She stepped out directly, swaying her curvy hips as she left.

Wu Fan quickly called out: "I'll drive you back, I brought my car."

Fang Hanyu stopped, turned back, smiled and said: "No need. Your time is precious, I wouldn't dare waste it."

She waved and got into a taxi.

Wu Fan turned back to look at Pan Shiting: "What do you say?"

Pan Shiting gave a hearty laugh: "I still prefer shopping malls. It seems I'm past the age for movies; I tend to fall asleep."

Wu Fan understood. Maybe she wanted to buy something and have Wu Fan pay for it.

For Wu Fan, having the consumption cashback system in hand meant it didn't matter.

In fact, what he most wanted was to meet a woman who loved money but didn't talk about feelings, so they could both get what they needed.

Wu Fan would satisfy his physical needs, and she would satisfy her material needs. No emotional entanglement was the most perfect scenario.

He cleared his throat and said: "Alright, let's go to Jiayi Shopping Mall. It has everything."

Pan Shiting nodded happily upon hearing this.

After getting in the car, Wu Fan turned to look at Pan Shiting in the passenger seat, his gaze landing exactly on her ample chest before he quickly looked away and said: "I want to ask you a question, is that okay?"

Pan Shiting said calmly: "Of course."

"Would you consider entering married life again?"

Wu Fan's question caused Pan Shiting to fall into a brief silence, and after a long time, she countered: "Don't you want to get married again?"

Wu Fan smiled and said: "Probably not. I just want to date, not marry. I'm afraid of married life."

Wu Fan's honesty not only failed to repel Pan Shiting but made her feel he was very sincere.

She joked: "You are openly acting like a scoundrel."

Wu Fan laughed heartily: "We're both people who have been through marriage, so we shouldn't have much desire for it anymore, right?"

Pan Shiting smiled sweetly without speaking.

Arriving at Jiayi Shopping Mall, the two of them strolled slowly, looking casually around.

Passing a women's clothing store, Pan Shiting looked at the entrance for a moment before walking in.

The beautiful Waitress greeted them warmly and recommended cashmere coats and down jackets to her.

Pan Shiting couldn't resist the Waitress's urging and went to the fitting room to try them on.

Wu Fan estimated Pan Shiting's height to be around 1.70 meters. She looked tall and slender, a natural clothes horse.

The outfits she tried on were all very suitable. After asking the price, she thought they were a bit expensive, hesitated, and handed them back to the Waitress.

Wu Fan naturally understood her intention, and without hesitation, he scanned the QR code at the counter, totaling over three thousand yuan, and paid immediately.

Pan Shiting said happily: "Wu Fan, how can I accept this?"

Wu Fan ignored her words, leaned close to her ear in front of the Waitress, and whispered: "As long as you're a good girl, I'm very willing to spend money."

Pan Shiting raised her hand and lightly struck Wu Fan's chest, her cheeks flushed, and her ears felt hot.

The Waitress, smiling broadly, handed the packaged clothes to Wu Fan to carry.

As the two of them walked out of the clothing store, Pan Shiting proactively linked her arm through Wu Fan's, looking exactly like a couple.

Wu Fan looked at her fair and beautiful face, feeling a surge of passion within him.

He was too embarrassed to suggest going to a hotel right now, feeling he should give her a little more encouragement first.

He slowed his pace, held her hand, lifted it, looked at it, and said: "What a pity."

Pan Shiting asked, puzzled: "Why?"

Wu Fan said earnestly: "Such beautiful hands, and you aren't wearing a gold bracelet to accessorize. It's a waste of resources."

Pan Shiting burst out laughing: "You certainly know how to talk! Why don't you buy one and give it to me?"

Wu Fan nodded: "That's exactly what I intended."

Pan Shiting was noticeably excited.

She hadn't expected Wu Fan to be so generous on their first meeting; it was truly rare.

Wu Fan said cheesily: "The first time I saw you, I felt very comfortable, and I felt like something was going to happen between us."

After he finished speaking, he used his index finger to gently trace a few circles in her palm.

Pan Shiting immediately tensed up, and a blush quickly rose to her cheeks.

Wu Fan took her to buy a gold bracelet worth over ten thousand yuan, and also bought a pair of gold earrings worth over four thousand yuan.

This made Pan Shiting extremely happy.

Watching Wu Fan pay so generously, she thought he was incredibly handsome.

She even suspected that Wu Fan wasn't a bus driver, but rather the CEO of some corporation; his aura was too powerful.

Finally, she couldn't help but ask: "Wu Fan, are you really just a bus driver?"

Wu Fan smiled and said: "Yes, why? Do you think my job is a bit too poor?"

Pan Shiting quickly shook her head and said: "No, no, it's great. It's much better than my job as a cafeteria auntie."

After she finished speaking, she chuckled softly.

She thought to herself, as long as Wu Fan was willing to spend money on her, it didn't matter what job he had.

Previously, a friend had introduced her to an office director from a certain company.

He was nearly ten years older than her, but he looked quite young, and his figure and appearance were decent, as he was a professional.

But after having one meal together, he left her completely speechless.

They hadn't ordered much food to begin with, but after they finished, there was a tiny bit left, and he actually asked for a doggy bag, then carried it around in his hand, which utterly shattered her worldview.

How could they possibly go shopping together like that? It looked like he had bought fast food and was heading home to eat.

When she suggested they go shopping at the mall, the man, afraid of paying, made up a random excuse and fled, which was truly bizarre.

"He won't spend money, but he wants to mess around with women? Dream on." This was what Pan Shiting cursed him with in her heart.

In contrast, Wu Fan's performance earned a straight hundred points in her mind.

It even exceeded her expectations. Satisfied, extremely satisfied.

After Wu Fan bought her a designer handbag worth over forty thousand yuan, he leaned close to Pan Shiting's ear and whispered: "My legs are tired from walking. Why don't we get a room and rest for a while?"

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