Chapter 45 of 100
Chapter 45: Department Store
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Accompanied by the sound of crisp footsteps, wearing a white T-shirt with a round neckline and blue floral patterns, and a pair of tight blue pants, Xiaomei had fair and tender feet in white high-heeled sandals with diamond-encrusted straps. Her hair was elegantly tied up, and her delicate and beautiful face was lightly powdered. Her tall and curvaceous figure exuded a noble and elegant aura, which made Liu Dong, who was usually quite composed, stare in amazement.
"Is that so? Do you think I'm beautiful, brother?" Seeing the surprised expression on Liu Dong's face, Wang Qiang smiled mischievously and suddenly asked.
Hearing this, Liu Dong nodded woodenly, but quickly came to his senses and shook his head. Seeing the displeasure on Wang Qiang's face, Liu Dong couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Sister Wang, if we go out together, I'm afraid every man's eyes will kill me!"
Hearing his words, Wang Qiang's eyes sparkled, and she smiled, looking at Liu Dong with a radiant beauty. "Alright, stop being a smart mouth. Let's hurry up, or we won't make it in time tonight!"
"Okay, I understand!" After agreeing, Liu Dong quickly got up from the sofa and followed Wang Qiang out.
To be honest, compared to his talent in jade carving and wood carving, Liu Dong's emotional intelligence was only at the level of a primary school student. Facing a beauty like Wang Qiang, although he wanted to possess her in his heart, he didn't dare to make any bold moves. In today's terms, he was just a "poor guy."
Wang Qiang had a car, and Liu Dong knew this. The four interlocking rings on the car's hood were the same as those on Uncle Long's car, which made him realize that besides Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, there was another car brand—Audi! However, he wasn't very clear about how much Wang Qiang's red Audi cost.
"Looks like I should also buy a car soon!" Watching the car slowly drive towards the entrance of the residential area, Liu Dong couldn't help but think of Zhou Bin's advice to buy a car, and he felt a bit excited.
In the city of Quancheng, there are four main bustling commercial areas: Quancheng Road Commercial Area, Daguan Garden Commercial Area, People's Department Store Commercial Area, and South Gate Commercial Area.
The Quancheng Road Commercial Area is located in the heart of Quancheng and is home to Jinan's most famous shopping malls: Yinzuo Mall and Yinzuo Underground Supermarket. Additionally, there are major shopping venues such as the Department Store, Guihe Department Store, and Walmart. The Quancheng Road Commercial Area is Jinan's high-end consumption area, where various goods are on par with international standards, and almost all brands can be found here.
The Daguan Garden Commercial Area is the most distinctive local commercial area in Quancheng, mainly selling various Shandong specialties and tourist souvenirs, such as black pottery, root carving, Shandong Ejiao, and jujubes. The People's Department Store and South Gate Commercial Area are the main consumption areas for local residents, with a more popular consumption level, a wide variety of goods, and reasonable prices.
Now, the two were driving to the Quancheng Road Commercial Area in the city center. Thanks to the car, and with fewer cars on the roads in Quancheng at that time, it took them less than half an hour to reach the Department Store in the Quancheng Commercial Area. After parking the car in the underground garage, they walked into the elevator that went directly to the upper floors.
Wang Qiang, who often came here to shop, was very familiar with the place. She pressed the button for the fifth floor as soon as they entered the elevator.
Feeling the various gazes of scrutiny, envy, and disdain from around him, Liu Dong felt extremely uncomfortable. The reason was that the beautiful woman by his side, who was openly holding his arm, was too eye-catching! In contrast, Liu Dong, with his average looks and ordinary clothes, exuded a rustic and shabby aura, making him seem like he was from a different world compared to the radiant Wang Qiang. Such a stark contrast naturally drew a lot of attention.
"A beautiful flower is stuck on a pile of cow dung!"
"Indeed, how could such a beautiful woman fall for such a country bumpkin?"
"Maybe she's after his money. Women these days are more and more materialistic! They want a house and a car for marriage, or they won't even look at you!"
"That's true, but this guy doesn't look like he has any money from his shabby clothes!" ...
Hearing the comments from behind, Liu Dong took a deep breath and suppressed his anger. If it weren't for the public setting and the fact that they were in an elevator, Liu Dong would have definitely made these gossipy people understand why "the flower is so red."
"Chuckle," seeing Wang Qiang cover her mouth and laugh, her beauty like a blooming peach blossom, Liu Dong, who had just suppressed his anger, felt a surge of impulse. He boldly extended his arm, gently wrapped it around Wang Qiang's slender waist, and pulled her into his embrace.
Feeling the two large, soft mounds against his chest and the fragrant, warm body in his arms, Liu Dong, who had been somewhat nervous and felt a bit presumptuous, immediately felt it was worth it.
Hearing the slight commotion around them, Wang Qiang was secretly surprised by Liu Dong's bold move. She never thought that the usually very proper and respectful Liu Dong would dare to hug her in front of so many people.
Tilting her head slightly, she looked at the tense face and the somewhat nervous expression in the eyes of the man in front of her. Wang Qiang reached out and pinched his waist hard, a small act of revenge, but she didn't push him away.
"Ding" When the elevator reached the fifth floor, the two walked out together.
"We're here, let me go!" Wang Qiang said with a coquettish tone.
"Oh, okay!" Liu Dong, whose body was somewhat stiff, quickly reacted and released his arm.
Wang Qiang, slightly flushed from the masculine aura of Liu Dong, gave him a flirtatious glance and stepped back a few steps to tidy up her clothes, which had been slightly disheveled by Liu Dong.
Taking advantage of Wang Qiang's distraction, Liu Dong quickly sniffed the fragrance on his hand and felt a sense of loss. Before this, he had never been so intimate with any woman other than his mother and sister.
At the same time, this bold embrace, like a potent aphrodisiac, completely ignited the hidden male desire in Liu Dong's heart, making him, who was originally somewhat conservative, become more daring.
"Alright, you've had your fun. If you mess up tonight, just wait and see what I'll do to you!"
Although Wang Qiang tried to appear serious and intimidating, Liu Dong sensed a different kind of charm from her.
"Don't worry, Sister Wang! Do you still not trust me?" Liu Dong said with a confident tone. At the same time, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that Wang Qiang would be furious over what had just happened.
Hearing his words, Wang Qiang looked at Liu Dong strangely. She felt that the young man in front of her was somewhat different from before, but she couldn't pinpoint exactly what had changed.
"Let's go!" Shaking her head slightly and putting her worries aside, Wang Qiang called out.
"Okay!"
The fifth floor of the department store was entirely dedicated to men's clothing, from suits, casual wear, trench coats, and jackets to ties and belts. Each brand's space, separated by steel-reinforced glass, was decorated with great elegance.
"Let's check this out first!" After a few steps, Wang Qiang pulled Liu Dong into a clothing store called "Lance."
"Welcome!" Although Liu Dong was dressed shabbily and Wang Qiang was elegant and beautiful, the two female store clerks at the entrance maintained their professional demeanor, showing only surprise in their eyes but no change in their words.
"Sir, Madam, welcome. What kind of clothing are you looking for? We have a wide selection of world-renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Armani, and Hermes for you to choose from!" A clerk in a black suit with a white shirt, a pencil skirt, and flesh-colored stockings, though not as stunning as Wang Qiang, was still a beauty, approached with a professional smile and asked.
Although the sketch "Please, Please" by Pan Changjiang and Gong Hanlin on the Spring Festival Gala a few years ago made Pierre Cardin famous throughout China, becoming one of the most well-known foreign fashion brands at the time, by 2000, after many years of reform and opening up, the Chinese people, who were no longer ignorant of foreign brands, knew that Pierre Cardin was just a mass-market brand abroad. The top brands in the fashion world were still Dior, Armani, Versace, and Hermes.
Although these brands had not yet opened specialty stores or designated partners in China, astute Chinese businessmen had already brought them from Hong Kong or abroad and placed them on their shelves.
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