214: Chapter 212: The Love for Beauty 214: Chapter 212: The Love for Beauty “You finally decided to co back, huh?
Did you throw away what I told you at noon as if it just passed through your ear with the wind?” As soon as Tangyu entered the office, Zhao Xinxin gave her a cold look, her voice carrying a hint of reprimand.
Tangyu responded, “Xinxin, I really had sothing to do this afternoon.
I was with Sister Min discussing a collaboration with Mr.
Shen from the Gold Mink Leather Factory.
I wasn’t slacking off this afternoon; I just got back.
Sister Min is having dinner with Mr.
Shen tonight, so I ca back first.”
After listening to Tangyu’s explanation, Zhao Xinxin’s gaze softened, “So that’s the case.
I blad you wrongly then, sorry.
I thought you went off to goof around again.”
“How could that be, Xinxin?
The company is so busy with so many things, how could I have ti to goof around?” Tangyu replied.
Zhao Xinxin glanced at Tangyu and had to admit her capability in handling work.
She had been with the company for only a week and had already closed two deals, including the big Changyou project worth several million.
Indeed, her ability was there.
Zhao Xinxin picked up a beautifully wrapped box from the table and handed it to Tangyu, saying, “You and Shanshan will represent the company at a banquet tonight.
Shanshan will tell you the details.
This is the gift.
Take my car there, I’ll ride with Sister Ya later.
You guys go on.”
Tangyu took the gift and the car keys, nodding, “Okay, Xinxin.
Should I pick you up after the event?”
“Mmm, we’ll see.
Call if I need you to pick up,” Zhao Xinxin said.
After leaving the office, Tangyu asked, “Shanshan, when does the banquet start?”
“At seven, at the White Swan Hotel.
It’s not far from here; it should be about a twenty-minute drive,” Liu Shanshan replied.
“It’s still early then.
It’s too early to go now; how about we just take a casual stroll first?” Tangyu suggested.
With a smile, Liu Shanshan nodded and said, “Yeah, that sounds good.” She felt an unexplained sweetness in her heart and added, “There aren’t any parks nearby, so how about we visit the pedestrian street?
I just happen to need to buy so stuff.”
“Sure, I’m easy,” Tangyu nodded.
“I’ll fill you in on so details about tonight’s banquet.
The host is Longhai Technology Co., Ltd.
They say they had a very successful third-quarter earnings report, making a substantial profit.
And the CEO of Longhai Technology’s daughter has a birthday.
It’s a combined celebration mainly for her birthday.
The gift from Xinxin is for the CEO’s daughter’s birthday, and that’s pretty much the situation,” Liu Shanshan explained.
“Oh, what’s the strength of Longhai Technology like?
Do they have any business relations with our company?” Tangyu inquired.
“Longhai Technology is pretty strong, about ten tis the size of our company, I’d say—a company with real strength.
They don’t have any business interactions with us, which is why Xinxin is sending us to represent her,” Liu Shanshan replied.
“Oh,” Tangyu nodded.
The two of them left the building and directly headed to the pedestrian street, which was only about two hundred ters away from Empire Trade Tower.
The pedestrian street on Zhongshan Road is one of Donglin City’s biggest and most bustling.
Along with Xifu Lane and Tis Street, it’s considered one of Donglin City’s three shopping paradises.
Of course, each of these three streets has its characteristics.
Zhongshan Road pedestrian street is quite diverse, catering to consurs from all walks of life, with a focus on the lower end of the market, which is why it’s always the most crowded.
On weekends, it’s so packed that it’s hard to even take a step.
All sorts of brand stores and departnt stores can be found here.
As for Xifu Lane, it’s known for its unique offerings, while Tis Street is more about fashion and trends, a place only the wealthy can afford to shop, a paradise for luxury goods.
The pedestrian street on Zhongshan Road was also bustling with people that day.
After work, many young won liked to stroll through, even if they didn’t buy anything, they enjoyed the activity.
The crowd’s hustle and bustle unmistakably showcased Donglin City’s prosperity.
Watching couples strolling closely and chatting happily on the street, Tangyu curled her lip and glanced at Liu Shanshan, who was demure as a kitten next to him.
Several thoughts flashed through his mind.
Liu Shanshan was just casually browsing, looking at the stores on both sides without any intention of going in.
She was always very frugal, which was evident from the clothes she wore.
After wandering around for a while, Liu Shanshan suddenly stopped in front of a glass wall.
Her eyes were drawn to a dress displayed inside.
Tangyu also examined the dress—it was a princess dress.
Although it didn’t have such a grand and noble style, it was fresh and pretty, more suitable for a pure and innocent Princess.
Elegant and simple, it was like a natural ornant.
Seeing this dress, Tangyu also couldn’t help but take a few more glances.
If Liu Shanshan wore it, she would undoubtedly look very beautiful.
The dress was not an elaborate gown but rather modest and thin, sothing to wear casually.
Although it appeared simple in style, it gave off an excellent impression.
Won don’t truly lack a desire to dress up.
Even with a pretty bare face, they still need adornnts for enhancent.
Both beauty and charm are greatly influenced by attire—a woman suitably dressed appears even more beautiful and enchanting.
Deanor and attire are, indeed, profoundly connected.
Beauty and charm in won are greatly associated with their temperant.
That’s why an average-looking girl can beco beautiful with so careful dressing up, and a slightly attractive one can turn into a stunner.
Even pearls, when buried in the mud, can seem dull.
Dressing up can be said to be in won’s nature, just like the innate male fascination with beautiful won.
In Liu Shanshan’s heart, there was also a pursuit uniquely her own, especially now, her desire for it was stronger than ever.
“Shanshan, if you like it, go in and try it on,” Tangyu said.
As long as Liu Shanshan liked it, he would buy it for her.
It just so happened he had won five thousand yuan that noon.
Liu Shanshan imdiately withdrew her gaze and shook her head, “No need, I was just looking.
I thought it looked nice, so I took a longer look.
I feel the dress is a bit too revealing for ; I wouldn’t dare to wear it.
Let’s go, we can look elsewhere.”
Tangyu knew what Liu Shanshan was thinking.
The high-end decor of the store made it clear the prices wouldn’t be cheap, and he guessed she was reluctant to buy.
When he saw Liu Shanshan getting ready to leave, he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the store, “If you like it, take a look.
Why leave in such a hurry?
I think you’d look very pretty in this dress.
Go on, try it on.”
Liu Shanshan wanted to refuse, but Tangyu’s words caused her to hesitate, and she let him lead her into the store.
A young and pretty saleswoman greeted them with a smiling face, “Are you looking for clothes for your girlfriend?
Would you like to look around yourselves, or do you need to make so recomndations?”
Hearing the saleswoman refer to her as Tangyu’s girlfriend made Liu Shanshan’s face flush with a shy blush.
She lowered her head a bit, not surprisingly, considering her hand was still being held by Tangyu.
Amidst her embarrassnt, Liu Shanshan felt a tinge of joy in her heart.
“No need, we’ll look ourselves.
Please bring that dress over for us to try,” Tangyu said, pointing directly at the dress in question.
The saleswoman glanced at the dress and smiled at Tangyu, “Sir, you have excellent taste.
That’s one of our latest arrivals.
We only have this one piece.
It’s an exclusive sumr creation by a world-renowned master and really complents your girlfriend’s temperant.
However, I’m truly sorry, that piece has already been reserved, so we can’t sell it.
Thank you for your understanding.
Maybe you’d like to check out other dresses?
We have many in similar styles to this one.
Would you like to recomnd a few?”
“Reserved?” Tangyu raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit annoyed.
He had rarely seen Shanshan take interest in a dress and was prepared to buy it for her, only to find it reserved by soone else.
“Forget it, Tangyu, I don’t need it.
Let’s go,” Liu Shanshan tugged at Tangyu’s hand, but found she couldn’t move him.
Tangyu asked, “Is there really only one piece?
Then if I order one now, when is the earliest I can get it?”
Seeing Tangyu so persistent, Liu Shanshan felt deeply touched.
Her eyes sparkled as she looked at him, feeling the warmth from his hand, and her heartstrings were pulled.
Emotions stirred in her heart, and she felt confused, as if a voice was asking her whether she had fallen for Tangyu.
She didn’t know.
Having never been in a relationship and always too afraid to pursue one, her understanding of love was sowhat vague.
She might not know what love truly was, but this beautiful relationship, whatever it was, she didn’t want to break it.
Maintaining it like this seed quite nice, actually.
“I’m truly sorry, but since this is a limited edition, there is only this one piece in the entire Donglin City; it’s unique,” the saleswoman shook her head and replied.
Tangyu pouted.
With only one piece available, it was indeed frustrating.
It was rare for him to like sothing only to find out he couldn’t buy it.
He shook his head, looked at Liu Shanshan, and said, “Why don’t you see if there’s anything else in the store you like?
Now that we’re out, let’s buy a piece of clothing.
I’ll give it to you as a present.
Give a chance to show my appreciation.”
Liu Shanshan shook her head, “Really, Tangyu, I don’t need it.
I appreciate the thought, thank you.
Let’s go now; we don’t have much ti.
Let’s look around a bit more before we head back.”
“Alright then,” Tangyu replied.
If Liu Shanshan really didn’t want anything, he didn’t want to force her.
There would be other chances to give her gifts.
For so reason, he just felt like giving her sothing, perhaps on a whim.
As they were about to leave, a handso young man walked in, wearing sunglasses and dressed lavishly.
He clearly looked like a wealthy heir.
He appeared to be in his mid-twenties, and upon entering, he took off his sunglasses, his gaze fixing on Liu Shanshan for a quite a mont, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth.
Seeing the newcor, the saleswoman greeted him with a smile, “Young Master Luo, you’ve arrived.
Your reserved dress is right over there.”
Young Master Luo glanced at the dress and then turned to Liu Shanshan with a smile, “It seems this beautiful lady is quite interested in the dress I’ve reserved.
If the lady needs it, I could give it to her as a gift, hoping only to make a new friend.
What do you say?”
Tangyu looked at Young Master Luo, feeling a burst of irritation.
The man was trying to hit on Liu Shanshan right in front of him, as if he didn’t exist at all.
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