71: Chapter 71 The Moment of a Top-Tier Shopping Mall's Slap in the Face
Beside Su Na was a balding old man with a beer belly. The gold chain around his neck was thicker than a finger, and his face clearly showed the signs of excessive indulgence.
When he saw Chen Sisi, his eyes glazed over, and he leered at her from head to toe.
“Nana, who is this?”
“Just an old classmate.”
Su Na spoke with disdain, then turned to Chen Sisi with a sharp, acidic tone. “Chen Sisi, that belly of yours... it’s certainly conspicuous. So, who's the father? Don't tell me even you aren't sure?”
She had been scared witless by Lin Fan at the hospital last time, but within a few days, she had hooked up with this President Wang, who supposedly had a net worth of over a hundred million. With a new backer, she started feeling confident again.
Chen Sisi's face turned pale with anger at her words, and she subconsciously shielded her stomach.
Lin Fan pulled Chen Sisi behind him, his gaze turning cold.
“Su Na, it seems your memory isn't very good. Do I need to help you recall what happened at the hospital and the abandoned factory?”
Su Na's expression changed upon hearing this, but she forced herself to stand her ground. “Lin Fan, don't get ahead of yourself! President Wang isn't a piece of trash like Zhao Tianyu! President Wang does big business and has connections in both the underworld and the legal world! I dare you to try and touch me!”
President Wang also puffed out his belly, pointed a finger at Lin Fan, and said arrogantly, “Kid, what circle do you run in? How dare you talk to my babe like that? Believe it or not, I can have someone break your legs and throw you into the Huangpu River to feed the fish!”
Looking at these two clowns, Lin Fan couldn't even be bothered to get angry; he just found it hilarious.
Before he could speak, Zhang Cuihua, who was beside them, snapped.
How dare they bully my daughter and insult my golden-goose son-in-law?
Zhang Cuihua lunged forward, pointing right at Su Na's nose as she began her tirade: “You shameless little vixen! You're the one cycling through wild men every day, yet you have the nerve to talk about my daughter? The child in my daughter's belly belongs to my wonderful son-in-law! My son-in-law is wealthy and capable, and he dotes on our Sisi to no end! Unlike you, finding these crooked melons and split dates—he's old enough to be your father!”
Her scolding skills had been honed through square dancing battles, and her combat power was extremely high.
Su Na was cursed so thoroughly that she trembled with rage. “You... you old thing! What nonsense are you talking about!”
“Nonsense? Look at that balding man next to you, looking like he's suffering from kidney deficiency, panting after two steps. My son-in-law is young and strong; he can go seven times a night without losing his breath! Can you even compare?” Zhang Cuihua got more excited as she scolded, even letting such words fly.
Lin Fan and Chen Sisi listened from the side, their faces covered in black lines.
President Wang's face turned green with anger as he pointed at Zhang Cuihua. “You... you shrew!”
“Ding! Detected that the host's support group is in 'combat.' Issuing 'Assist' mission: Please use the most direct method to end this argument and completely humiliate the opponent. Requirement: Must use money. Mission success reward: 'Impervious to All Toxins' Constitution (Beginner). Mission failure penalty: The host will suffer from severe, incurable athlete's foot.”
Hearing this, Lin Fan thought the mission was great and perfectly suited his intentions.
He walked directly to the store manager and pulled out that unlimited black card.
“Bring out the most expensive treasure in your store.”
The store manager's eyes lit up when she saw the black card, and her attitude instantly became incredibly respectful.
She hurried to the safe and carefully brought out a box.
Inside the box was a starry sky evening gown, hand-sewn by a top Italian designer. It was encrusted with hundreds of tiny diamonds that shimmered under the lights, breathtakingly beautiful.
“Mr. Lin, this is our brand's global limited edition piece, 'Eternal Galaxy.' The price is 8.88 million.”
Su Na and President Wang's eyes went wide when they saw the dress.
“Wow! So beautiful!” Su Na couldn't help but exclaim.
President Wang also swallowed hard, but as soon as he heard the price, he backed down.
Over eight million for a piece of clothing? Although he was rich, he wasn't extravagant to that extent.
“Wife, go try it on,” Lin Fan said to Chen Sisi.
“This... it's too expensive,” Chen Sisi hesitated.
“Money is meant to be spent. As long as you like it, it's worth any amount.” Without allowing for argument, Lin Fan had the staff lead Chen Sisi to the fitting room.
Su Na remarked sourly from the side, “Tsk, what a poser. You won't be able to afford it even after trying it. President Wang, I want to try that dress too.”
President Wang looked troubled. “Nana, that one is too expensive. Let's look at something else.”
“I want that one!” Su Na began to act spoiled.
Just then, Chen Sisi emerged from the fitting room.
The moment she put on the “Eternal Galaxy,” the entire store went silent.
The gown's design perfectly complemented her slightly protruding lower abdomen due to the pregnancy. Instead of looking bulky, it added a touch of maternal radiance.
The diamonds on the hem were like the Milky Way, setting off her snow-white skin and noble temperament, making her look like a true queen.
Lin Fan was dazed.
“So beautiful,” he praised sincerely.
“We'll take this one,” Lin Fan said to the store manager. “Also, pair it with the appropriate jewelry and shoes for my wife. And, I should change my clothes too. Bring out the most expensive men's formal suit you have as well.”
“Certainly, Mr. Lin!” The manager's voice trembled with excitement. This was a massive order!
Su Na watched the radiant Chen Sisi from the side, her eyes turning red with jealousy.
She looked at the greasy, balding President Wang beside her, and then at Lin Fan, who was looking at Chen Sisi with total adoration. A massive sense of disparity flooded her heart.
Unwilling to give in, she said to President Wang, “President Wang! I want to buy it too! Didn't you say you're worth over a hundred million? Can't you even afford a piece of clothing?”
President Wang was goaded into a corner and had to save face. He braced himself and said to the manager, “That... we want that dress too! We'll pay nine million!”
He wanted to use a higher price to make Lin Fan back down.
The manager looked troubled. “President Wang, this... Mr. Lin already chose it first.”
Lin Fan smiled upon hearing this.
He walked up to President Wang and patted his shoulder.
“Trying to compete with me? You're not qualified.”
He turned to the manager and said, “For this dress, and everything my wife and I have selected, I will pay double the price. Now, immediately, wrap them up for me.”
He looked back at President Wang and said indifferently, “Furthermore, from now on, this store, and all the shops on this floor, do not welcome you or the lady beside you. If you don't believe me, you can try.”
After saying that, he took out his phone and dialed Shen Bing's number.
“Hello, Shen Bing. Is Plaza 66 one of your Shen Family's properties? Do me a small favor...”
When President Wang heard the words “Shen Family,” his legs began to tremble. No matter how stupid he was, he knew he had provoked someone he shouldn't have.
Within two minutes, the mall's general manager arrived, panting, with a large group of security guards.
“Mr. Lin! I am terribly sorry for the disturbance!”
The general manager bowed ninety degrees to Lin Fan, then waved his hand. “Throw these two out! Put them on the blacklist for all properties under our group. Never serve them again!”
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, President Wang and Su Na were dragged out of the mall like dead dogs by the security guards.
“Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission! 'Impervious to All Toxins' Constitution (Beginner) has been issued!”
Lin Fan felt refreshed as he watched their pathetic retreating figures.
He turned around and smiled at the still-shocked Chen Sisi and Zhang Cuihua. “Come on, let's continue. A queen's battle robes aren't limited to just one piece.”