"Do you have samples?"
Hearing this, the older shop assistant knew this deal was practically sealed.
Though the designer herself was reluctant to earn money by creating such "unrefined" products...
The truth was, there was no shame in making a profit.
It was like someone sweating over tightening screws, only to be outdone by a 998-yuan paid video racking up thousands of clicks.
...
Watching the assistant lead Su Qi to the store's warehouse,
Liu Yuan instinctively shrank back further, her fingers twisting nervously.
Yun Huang, meanwhile, idly surveyed the shop's decor, seemingly indifferent to the subtle tension.
On the other side.
"Take a look—there are two optional freebies, both custom-made by our partners. You won’t find these anywhere else."
"One is... a battle-damaged fox demon outfit, complete with ears and tail. The material is lightweight, and the torn sections are just right..."
"The other is a spin-off design—a bandage-themed 'healing' version, quite daring, emphasizing body contours..."
Clearly, she had mistaken Su Qi for a wealthy young man indulging his female companions.
She assumed these "intimate" freebies would stoke his spending desire—perhaps even misreading the relationship between Su Qi, Liu Yuan, and Yun Huang.
To her, dropping nearly 20,000 yuan on a dress might pale in comparison to the allure of an "entertaining" bonus outfit.
Su Qi listened without a flicker of expression.
But he had to admit—this assistant had a sharp eye...
No, what he meant was, such cheap sales tactics and the implied sleazy assumptions weren’t even worth his attention.
He simply found her oblivious to the real situation.
The dress was already a done deal.
The real issue was his foolish little sister’s mental block.
Not some ridiculous battle-damaged fox demon or bandage-themed nonsense.
His tone dripped with criticism: "Throw in both freebies, and I’ll take it."
Hmph. Trying to play games?
Consider them confiscated.
Can’t let these things linger and corrupt others.
...
Soon, Su Qi returned to the shop floor.
Liu Yuan grew flustered under his gaze, her eyes darting away.
"Really don’t like it?"
"Um... it’s not that I don’t like it, just..." She stammered, unable to form a complete sentence.
Su Qi leaned down, whispering near her ear: "Just think it’s too expensive, right?"
He laid it out bluntly.
Liu Yuan wasn’t sure if it was the accuracy of his guess or his proximity,
but her cheeks instantly flushed.
"I-I don’t..." She reflexively denied, her voice fading. "I just feel..."
Then her tone shifted: "I just feel... you work so hard for your money..."
More than her own desires, she couldn’t bear to see him splurge.
Su Qi sighed. "True. Saving more means a better dowry for a wife."
Liu Yuan bristled instantly: "No way!"
But just as quickly, Su Qi smoothed her ruffled feathers: "Exactly. What do I need all that savings for?"
"Consider it a gift from your brother."
A gift... from her brother...
Those words struck something tender deep inside her.
The heavy guilt from earlier seemed to lighten.
"It’s not expensive for me."
"If you really feel bad, get me something practical for my birthday."
He turned to the assistant.
"Check if the dress my sister picked is in stock."
Then, as an afterthought: "And the one that other lady tried on earlier."
The assistant blinked, then beamed with genuine delight. "Right away, sir!"
Liu Yuan murmured to the older assistant heading to the back: "My measurements... B69, W55, H80..."
The assistant’s smile widened. "Of course! I’ll confirm right now!"
Seeing Liu Yuan finally relax, Su Qi felt at ease.
As the assistant walked off, she suddenly turned back. "About the two freebies—"
Su Qi cut her off. "Since they’re for my sister’s dress, they should fit her."
Liu Yuan perked up curiously. "Brother, what freebies?"
Su Qi pushed her inquisitive little head back down. "Never mind. Keep looking... see if there’s anything else you like."
Just then, something decided to make its presence known...
[Punishment Task: Collect 9,999 points of Joy within 24 hours as this round’s "protection fee" (999/9,999).]
As if taunting him—Hey buddy, think you can just ignore missions?
Of course he could.
Hitting 9,999 points without a major event was nearly impossible.
And orchestrating a "major event" just for the mission wasn’t worth it.
Like that card had said—
If all you do is scheme, unable to even glance at the scenery you love, what’s the point of becoming "strong"?
As if sensing his thoughts, the text shifted.
[Punishment Task: Begin an... amusing adventure.]
Basically—
Having fun with your sister, huh?
Done laughing?
Now it’s my turn.
reezy rom-com) Good news: Jiang Liu is quite the ladies' man. Bad news: He’s lost his memory. Lying in a hospital bed, Jiang Liu listens to a parade of goddesses spouting "absurd claims," feeling like the world is one giant game of Werewolf. "Jiang Liu, I’m your first love." "Jiang Liu, you’re my boyfriend—she’s your ex." "Jiang Liu, we’re close friends who’ve shared a bed, remember?" "Jiang Liu, I want to have your baby." The now-lucid Jiang Liu is convinced this must be some elaborate scam... until someone drops the bombshell: "The day before you lost your memory, you confessed your feelings—and got into a relationship." Jiang Liu is utterly baffled. So... who the hell is his actual girlfriend?! ... Before recovering his memories, Jiang Liu must navigate this minefield of lies and sincerity, fighting to protect himself from these women’s schemes. But things spiral even further out of control as more people show up at his doorstep—each with increasingly unhinged antics. On the bright side, the memories he lost due to overwhelming trauma seem to be resurfacing. Great news, right? So why are they all panicking now?
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
Heart] Chen Yi traversed the cultivation world for eight hundred years, charging his way to the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Just as he was outwitting his 81st Heavenly Tribulation to ascend to immortality, he was suddenly pulled into a chat group called the "Multiverse Transmigrators Support Group." To his surprise, the group was filled with nothing but fresh-faced newbies who had just transmigrated. [Help! I transmigrated into a disgraced concubine in the cold palace, and the tyrant emperor is about to execute me!] [I ended up as a cannon-fodder villain, and the protagonist is still chasing me—WTF!] [I woke up as the protagonist’s father, but I’m about to be sacrificed in a ritual! What do I do? Urgent!!!] Chen Yi stared at the chaotic flood of desperate pleas in the group and fell into deep thought. "Seriously? You drag me into a newbie transmigrator chat group… only after I’m one step away from becoming an immortal?"
Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
