9: Shopping

The two walked out of the hotel side by side. The afternoon sun was warm but not harsh, casting a lazy, comfortable glow upon them.

Jiang Yuan walked ahead, while Gu Xinyu stayed half a step behind, maintaining a perfect distance neither aloof nor overly intimate.

Dressed in professional attire, she should have looked dignified and serious, but following Jiang Yuan, she unexpectedly gained a touch of softness and compliance.

Along the way, many passersby turned their heads, curiously examining the strikingly attractive pair.

Jiang Yuan's enhanced handsome face, coupled with his current relaxed and confident demeanor, made him look exactly like a male lead stepping out of an idol drama.

Even under such scrutiny, Gu Xinyu maintained a polite smile. She knew her role and duty was to provide Jiang Yuan with the best service, and this fact gave her a subtle sense of satisfaction.

Wanda Plaza was right next to the hotel, and they arrived after just a few minutes of walking.

Jiang Yuan walked into the mall, where a blast of cool air conditioning greeted him, dispelling the lingering heat from outside.

The two entered the mall's clothing section. This was not a major international metropolis, so there weren't many flagship stores for top luxury brands selling high-end custom pieces worth millions.

Of course, Jiang Yuan didn't mind this; he had never been the type of person who obsessively pursued clothing brands.

For him, the primary function of clothing was wearability, followed by comfort and fit. As for the ethereal brand premiums, he paid them no mind.

However, under Gu Xinyu's guidance, he eventually walked into a Louis Vuitton store.

In truth, he didn't know much about the brand; he simply felt that the store's decor style subtle yet luxurious suited his current mood.

"Hello, Sir, welcome to Louis Vuitton."

The Sales Assistant inside immediately put on a professional standard smile and enthusiastically stepped forward when she saw them enter.

"Xinyu, help me pick out two casual outfits. I don't know much about clothes."

Jiang Yuan turned to Gu Xinyu beside him, casually giving the instruction, and then walked straight to a comfortable seat nearby and sat down.

"Alright, Brother Jiang, you'll have to wait a moment while I take a look."

Gu Xinyu smiled slightly. After sizing up Jiang Yuan's figure and demeanor, she quickly formulated a general direction for the outfits and replied confidently.

For the next half hour, Jiang Yuan became Gu Xinyu's exclusive model.

He changed into several casual outfits carefully selected by Gu Xinyu.

Every time he stepped out of the changing room, the few waiting customers in the store, and even the sales assistants, couldn't help but gasp in surprise and praise, because the clothes displayed an unimaginable charm on his enhanced, perfect physique.

"Alright, I'll take these few outfits. I'll wear this one now, and please send the rest to Room 888 on the ninth floor of the Hilton Hotel."

Jiang Yuan was wearing a black and white casual outfit: a simple white shirt on top and a pair of stylish casual pants with excellent drape on the bottom.

The entire ensemble lacked any superfluous brand logos, appearing extremely understated, yet wearing it, he seemed to radiate light. His overall demeanor was elevated by several notches, fully showcasing an elite style.

The total consumption was 173,000 yuan, and Jiang Yuan paid decisively without even blinking.

Only after putting on these luxury items did he truly feel the huge gap in quality of life between himself and the wealthy in the past.

Just the materials alone were far superior to the common brands he used to wear. Furthermore, the differences in tailoring and cut were vast a level of comfort and sophistication he had never experienced before.

"Time to buy a watch and a pair of shoes," he muttered, looking at the shops outside.

Jiang Yuan muttered, looking at the shops outside. This was clearly just the beginning of his shopping spree.

Leaving the clothing store, they arrived at the mall's watch section.

The best watch shops here carried only two brands: Rolex and Vacheron Constantin.

However, Jiang Yuan felt that the name Rolex sounded a bit "country bumpkin" and didn't fit his current mood or status, so he unhesitatingly chose Vacheron Constantin, whose name sounded more artistic.

"Hello, welcome to Vacheron Constantin."

The sales staff guarding the entrance quickly bowed to greet them as they approached, their faces wearing standard, enthusiastic smiles.

They had clearly witnessed Jiang Yuan's extravagance as he spent a fortune at the Louis Vuitton store across the way, making them especially attentive now, afraid of missing out on a large sale.

"May I ask what price range of watch you are looking for, Sir?"

A Saleswoman smiled and asked first, her tone carrying a hint of anticipation.

"A few million yuan. Show me a few models in that price range first."

Jiang Yuan pondered for a moment before making his decision, speaking as casually as if he were talking about a few hundred yuan.

The Saleswoman was stunned, clearly not expecting Jiang Yuan's budget to be so high. She replied with a wry smile, "Sir, I'm very sorry, but our store currently only has two million-level watches, and one of them is a ladies' model.

Therefore, we don't have many options for you at that price point..."

Jiang Yuan understood. After all, this wasn't a major international metropolis. The fact that they even had million-level watches was probably thanks to the tourism surrounding Mount Tai; otherwise, given the city's consumption level, it would likely be even more underdeveloped.

"Then let's look at that one."

He said calmly.

"Please wait a moment."

The Saleswoman dared not delay, immediately turning and walking into the depths of the store.

Soon after, she carefully retrieved an exquisite gift box from a high-security safe, gently placed it on a soft velvet cushion, and slowly opened it.

Inside lay a uniquely designed wristwatch: a pure white dial, a golden casing, and black hands moving slowly within the dial at a steady rhythm.

The entire watch was like a precise work of art. Its ingenious mechanical aesthetics were astonishing; just one glance was enough to sense its extraordinary value.

"Sir, this is the top-tier timepiece from the Vacheron Constantin Overseas series. It uses..." (Actually, I don't know either)

The Saleswoman rattled off a stream of professional terms and high-end materials that Jiang Yuan didn't understand, eloquently detailing the watch's exquisite features.

Finally, she smiled and stated the price:

"Its official retail price is 1.67 million yuan. We currently have a special store discount, offering you ten percent off, bringing the discounted price to 1.5 million yuan."

"Mm, acceptable. Card."

After listening, Jiang Yuan unhesitatingly pulled out the black and gold private bank card and handed it to the Saleswoman.