Chapter 39: Soaked

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Chapter 39: Chapter 39: SoakedDelong Square, a few kilometers away from the rented room. At one-thirty in the afternoon, since it wasn’t a holiday, the mall wasn’t crowded, which suited Chen Feng just fine as he wasn’t keen on bustling places when shopping. He started on the first floor at the watch store, where he only glanced briefly before finding one that caught his eye. It was octagonal and looked quite nice on his wrist, so without even batting an eye, he bought it for 210,000 yuan. This must be the confidence that comes with wealth. In the past, he wouldn’t even want to walk past such luxury watch stores. The second floor was women’s clothing, which he skipped. On the third floor, men’s clothing, he browsed from one shop to the next, trying on, finding the right fit, and paying. After visiting a dozen or so stores, he had bought himself a dozen outfits, as well as three sets of underwear. Carrying so many items, it was inconvenient to continue shopping, so Chen Feng had no choice but to go to the underground parking lot first, drop off his purchases in his car, and then come back to continue shopping. On the fourth floor, he was at the shoe and bag shops, picking up two pairs each from Hook and Clover brands, and also purchasing two pairs of crocodile leather shoes, a dozen pairs of socks, and a dozen pairs of underwear. He also spent nearly twenty thousand yuan on a Donkey brand briefcase with both a handle and a strap, which was comfortable to hold and wear. The fifth floor housed digital products and eyeglasses stores. Chen Feng, who had mild myopia, could still wear glasses, so after a detailed measurement at the eyeglasses store, he spent more than ten thousand yuan on a new pair that felt very comfortable. The sixth floor had restaurants, arcades, and beauty and nail salons, which he simply ignored. The seventh floor was a KTV, ignored as well. The eighth floor had a food court, which was not bad. He went around tasting snacks from all over the country. Although the flavors were average, it was a novelty. The ninth floor was for administrative offices and didn’t offer much for browsing. After resting for a bit, he left directly. Holding large and small bags, he intended to take the elevator down to the underground parking lot. Just as the doors were about to close, a woman hurriedly ran over and called out to hold the elevator. Chen Feng kindly pressed the door open button and waited for her to enter. The woman, around twenty-five or twenty-six, wore delicate makeup and professional attire. She was fairly attractive. She jogged into the elevator, nodded to Chen Feng with a smile, and thanked him. Chen Feng didn’t respond. The woman didn’t seem to mind Chen Feng’s indifferent attitude and continued with a smile, "Sir, I am a clerk at the Saint Feisi Clothing Store on the third floor. You purchased two outfits from our store, which I personally packaged for you." Upon hearing this, Chen Feng took a closer look at her and recognized it was true. He nodded at her as an acknowledgement. "Sir, it’s rare to see someone buying so many clothes at once. You’re not shopping for someone else, are you?" she asked. Chen Feng thought to himself that she was certainly nosy, wondering what business it was of hers how much clothing he bought. However, out of basic social courtesy, he replied, "No, they’re all for myself." "Ah, sir, you must be really rich, haha," the female clerk giggled, covering her mouth. Ding! The elevator stopped at the fourth floor and a middle-aged woman entered. As the elevator resumed, the clerk reached out her hand towards Chen Feng, "My name is Sun Xiaorui. May I ask your name, sir?" This scene astonished the middle-aged woman standing nearby. She was surprised as she looked at the attractive saleswoman, then at Chen Feng, not noticing anything particularly extraordinary about him. However, she did notice that Chen Feng was holding a large number of bags and then it clicked for her. She couldn’t help but lament inside that modern girls were just too materialistic and too drawn by the sight of money. At the same time, Chen Feng had also realized that this pretty clerk was hitting on him. Well, this was unexpected! "Chen Feng," he answered directly, extending his hand to shake her delicate one. He examined her once more: with high heels she came up to his ear level. Standing at one meter seventy-eight, he gauged that her height was around one meter sixty-five. Her figure was proportionate and curvy, skin fair. What stood out the most were her good looks, with a clear gaze and lively eyes. This is a woman who is very observant and has a cheerful personality. Chen Feng didn’t immediately retract his hand. Sun Xiaorui struggled slightly but didn’t break free, then she blushed, looked at Chen Feng with a shallow smile on her lips. Ding! The elevator reached the basement second floor. A middle-aged woman was the first to stride out of the elevator, then turned back and glanced at the two with scorn. It was then that Chen Feng released her hand, smiling slightly and said, "How about we go out for a drive?" Sun Xiaorui wasn’t shy, nodding in an easy-going manner, "Sure. I’ve already taken leave anyway." Chen Feng couldn’t help but smile at her words, surely she had come for him. Thus, the two made their way to Chen Feng’s car. Seeing that Chen Feng drove a Buick, Sun Xiaorui’s face didn’t show any disappointment. This pleased Chen Feng somewhat; whether she was after his money or not, at least she maintained a good facade. The car started, left Delong Square, and turned onto the main road. Chen Feng didn’t ask her for her opinion and directly drove to the nearby lakeside promenade. The scenery there was picturesque, and the embankment was ideal for strolling, jogging, and cycling. Many couples and families with children were playing there. Chen Feng bought drinks for both of them at a kiosk, and they chatted while walking and sipping their drinks. They started with casual conversation about the weather and their jobs. Chen Feng said he was currently unemployed at home and didn’t want to work for a while, while Sun Xiaorui mentioned she wanted to change jobs and ideally open her own clothing store. After chatting for half an hour, they sat down on an outdoor bench. "I just got divorced. I’m not planning on finding a girlfriend for the time being." After some tentative getting-to-know-you talk, Chen Feng decided to get to the point, so as not to waste each other’s time. "That’s quite a coincidence, I also just broke up with my boyfriend," Sun Xiaorui responded with a smile. Chen Feng smiled too, speaking directly, "Well then, how about this? You can stay with me temporarily. I’ll give you thirty thousand a month for pocket money. If you want to leave, you can do so at any time. If I want you to leave, I’ll let you know in advance and give you an additional one hundred thousand." Sun Xiaorui no longer seemed as composed, her expression noticeably stiff. After a while, she exhaled slowly and said, "Fifty thousand. Fifty thousand a month, and I’ll quit my job immediately to serve you exclusively." Chen Feng looked at her for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Alright. Fifty thousand it is. But let’s start with a month. If we get along well, we continue; if I don’t think it’s working, I’ll give you an additional ten thousand to part on good terms, okay?" "Fine!" Sun Xiaorui uttered that word with some suppressed emotion. "Agreement reached, I look forward to our cooperation," Chen Feng said, smiling as he extended his hand. Sun Xiaorui was startled at first but then mustered a smile and shook hands with Chen Feng. This time, Chen Feng didn’t let go of her hand, and she didn’t struggle either, allowing him to lead her naturally. Chen Feng was in no rush, holding her hand as they continued to walk around for another half hour before leaving. Sun Xiaorui was truly an unexpected encounter for him; he hadn’t planned on finding a woman this way. But since Sun Xiaorui came to him voluntarily, of course, he wouldn’t refuse. This arrangement solved Chen Feng’s current dilemma quite well. With his limited time left, he neither wanted to harm someone else by having a girlfriend nor did he want to die alone in frustration. At the same time, it would prevent a repeat of his previous mistake of going to a hotel to find a masseuse. Having a lover he paid for to accompany him through his final days resolved this annoyance perfectly. For Chen Feng, he’d paid for her company and owed her nothing, nor would he harm her. As for her, Chen Feng offered her a rather high remuneration, so she didn’t feel wronged. As long as they got along, Chen Feng would not mistreat her.

Chapter 39: Soaked

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