23: Chapter 23 Shopping with Lin Wanqing

A moment later, Lin Wanqing walked out of the bedroom. She was wearing a goose-yellow chiffon camisole dress, paired with a light knit cardigan, and white strappy sandals. Her long hair was loosely tied in a bun, revealing her slender, fair swan-like neck. She looked fresh and lively, her steps light, bringing with her a cool breeze.

"Brother Qin Yi, let's go!" Lin Wanqing walked up to Qin Yi, her little face beaming with a smile, and naturally took his arm.

The two walked out of the villa side by side and arrived at the courtyard gate. The driver had already received instructions and had the black Rolls-Royce Phantom parked steadily in front of the gate. The car door opened automatically, and the leather seats inside gleamed with a delicate luster.

Qin Yi first opened the passenger door for Lin Wanqing, helped her in, then walked around to the driver's seat and started the engine. The car let out a low roar and slowly drove out of the Qin Family residence.

The ride was smooth, and they soon entered the commercial district of Hai City. A magnificent complex of buildings appeared ahead, with towering skyscrapers and neon lights just beginning to flicker—this was Hai City's premier commercial landmark, the Galaxy International Plaza.

This was the exclusive territory of the wealthy elite in Hai City, a gathering place for wealth. Almost all the world's top luxury brand flagship stores were gathered here, with prices often reaching five, six, or even seven figures, making it inaccessible to the average person.

Surrounding the plaza were office buildings, high-end clubs, and five-star hotels, truly living up to the term "gilded and magnificent." It was not only the ceiling of consumerism but also a symbol of Hai City's wealth and fashion.

The car parked in an exclusive VIP spot next to the main entrance of the plaza. Qin Yi got out, gentlemanly opened the door for Lin Wanqing, and helped her out.

The two walked hand in hand into a large shopping mall inside the plaza called "Yuehui."

This mall was actually a property under the name of Qin Yi's mother, Su Qinglan. Given Qin Yi's status, he could make all operational and decision-making calls for the entire mall, making it almost like his own private asset.

The brands and services inside were all of the top tier. The two walked straight into an international high-end women's boutique. The interior decor was elegant, the lighting soft, and every garment exuded refinement and luxury.

As soon as they entered, the sales associate keenly sensed the temperament of the pair. Qin Yi had a calm and cold aura; despite wearing simple casual clothes, he could not hide the dignity of a person in a high position.

Lin Wanqing was pure and refined, her every gesture showing the elegance of a young lady from a prominent family; it was clear at a glance that she had an extraordinary background. The sales associate immediately put on a warm and attentive smile, walked up quickly, bowed slightly, and said in a sweet voice: "Welcome, you two! Is there anything you would like to see? Let me introduce some items to you."

Qin Yi's gaze swept over the dazzling array of clothes in the store. Without much small talk, he simply said calmly: "Bring out your newest arrivals or the most expensive women's clothing you have for us to look at."

The sales associate was immediately delighted, her smile becoming even more radiant as she secretly calculated the commission for this sale.

She quickly took a finale-piece dress from the display rack, held it in both hands, and presented it to Lin Wanqing, enthusiastically introducing it: "Miss Lin, this is a limited-edition dress that just arrived at our store. It uses imported silk jacquard fabric, and the embroidery on it is purely custom-made by hand, specifically designed for Chinese women. The waist-cinching effect is particularly good; it can perfectly modify your body proportions and makes you look very elegant when worn."

It was a pale purple silk camisole maxi dress, with delicate silver vine patterns embroidered on the skirt, shimmering with a soft luster under the lights.

The waist was tapered, perfectly outlining a slender waistline; the hem flared slightly, swaying gracefully as one walked, making it both elegant and lively.

Lin Wanqing took the dress and held it against herself. Her eyes lit up instantly, feeling that this dress was tailor-made for her, so she turned to Qin Yi and said: "I quite like this one. Brother Qin Yi, may I try it on?"

"Of course you can." Qin Yi looked at her dotingly.

The sales associate quickly took Lin Wanqing to the fitting room. Not long after, the door of the fitting room was pushed open, and Lin Wanqing slowly walked out.

At this moment, she had shed her usual coldness and added a touch of vibrant beauty. The pale purple silk dress made her skin look as fair as snow. The camisole design revealed her delicate collarbones and slender shoulders and neck, while the waist-cinching cut perfectly showcased her graceful curves. The skirt had a wonderful drape, swaying gently with her steps, like a blooming lilac.

Her long hair fell over her shoulders, left loose, complementing the pale purple dress. The whole look had both the fresh liveliness of a young girl and the gentle elegance of a mature woman.

She walked up to Qin Yi, turned around slightly, hands behind her back, with an expectant and shy smile on her face, and asked softly: "Brother Qin Yi, look, do I look good in this?"

Qin Yi had originally been looking down at his phone, but upon hearing her voice, he immediately looked up. The moment he saw Lin Wanqing, a flash of astonishment crossed his eyes.

He put down his phone, stood up, his gaze locked tightly on her, his voice filled with sincere admiration: "Wanqing, you are truly beautiful. This dress is practically tailor-made for you; it especially complements your temperament."

Receiving Qin Yi's affirmation, Lin Wanqing's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and her heart felt sweet, as if she had just drunk honey.

"We'll take this one," Qin Yi said to the sales associate, without the slightest hesitation in his tone.

The sales associate quickly responded with a smile: "Very well, sir! The price of this dress is 88,000 yuan."

88,000 was undoubtedly a huge sum for an ordinary family, but for Qin Yi, it was merely a drop in the bucket. Without even knitting his brows, he took a black card from his pocket, handed it to the sales associate, and said calmly: "Swipe the card."

The sales associate took the card, overjoyed, and quickly walked to the cashier, skillfully completing the payment process. The whole process was smooth and seamless, without any glitches.

The transaction was completed quickly. The sales associate returned the card to Qin Yi with both hands, a professional and enthusiastic smile on her face: "Sir, here is your card. I will prepare the receipt and shopping bag for you right away."

Qin Yi took the card, casually slipped it back into his pocket, then walked over to Lin Wanqing, naturally took her hand, and said softly: "Let's go."

Lin Wanqing nodded and squeezed his hand tightly in return. The two walked side by side, happily exiting the women's clothing store, and continued to stroll through the mall.