Chapter 63: So Bright and Dazzling

Chapter 63: Chapter 63: So Bright and Dazzling ... Xia Rou offered to go shopping with him, and Yan Xiaobao was naturally overjoyed. He quickly got out of bed, washed up, and headed out the door holding Xia Rou’s hand. "Rourou, let’s take the bus," Yan Xiaobao suggested. Even though Zhao Erhu was now his subordinate’s subordinate, Xiaobao wasn’t used to bossing his men around. Besides, he thought taking the bus with Xia Rou sounded more fun than taking a private car. Xia Rou immediately guessed Yan Xiaobao’s little scheme and playfully scolded him, "You hugged me all night last night—haven’t had enough yet?" "Of course not!" Yan Xiaobao replied with utmost seriousness, "How could I ever have enough? Rourou, you’re so beautiful and soft—it feels so comforting to hold you. A lifetime wouldn’t be long enough." Sigh... Xia Rou quietly let out a sigh. If only Yan Xiaobao could act like a normal man and devote himself wholeheartedly to loving just one person, she’d actually be willing to let him hold her for a lifetime... They squeezed onto the bus, and unlike last time, Xia Rou wasn’t as shy or reluctant this time. She obediently leaned against Yan Xiaobao, letting him "protect" her so no other man would take advantage. Yan Xiaobao couldn’t be happier. He wished the bus could just keep driving to the ends of the earth and never stop. Of course, the bus couldn’t drive to the ends of the earth. After twenty-odd minutes, Xia Rou asked Yan Xiaobao to get off at Century Square. Century Square was the most bustling commercial center in Binhai City. Around the plaza were shopping malls like Spring Department Store, Peace Hall, Walmart, and Desheng Square, while the pedestrian mall stretched from north to south through the middle. "Let’s go shop at Desheng Square," Xia Rou suggested. With a Golden Diamond VIP Card from Desheng Group in hand, Xia Rou naturally wouldn’t take Yan Xiaobao to another mall and spend unnecessarily. Desheng Square boasted a whopping 80,000 square meters of floor space. It was an international-grade trade center integrating retail, dining, leisure, cultural entertainment, and office buildings. From the first to the sixth floor, it was all shopping areas filled with hundreds of well-known domestic and international brands. Buying a few outfits for Yan Xiaobao would be effortless. But Yan Xiaobao was completely uninterested in men’s clothing. His gaze kept scanning the women’s clothing stores for one like the "Victoria’s Secret" they visited last time. He desperately wanted to go into another lingerie shop and buy some "pretty outfits" for Xia Rou. Since Yan Xiaobao wasn’t picky and his physique was proportioned perfectly—neither too tall nor short, neither too fat nor thin—it was super easy to clothe him. Any outfit Xia Rou thought looked decent, he could try it on, and it fit perfectly without issue. In just over half an hour, Xia Rou had picked out a suit, a smart-casual outfit, and tracksuits for him—completing the shopping tasks with ease. Meanwhile, Yan Xiaobao persistently insisted that Xia Rou get herself a long dress, two nightgowns, and a pile of authentic "Victoria’s Secret" items... Despite coming in with the mindset of "free shopping," Xia Rou felt a little uneasy after spending tens of thousands in under an hour. Yan Xiaobao remained unconcerned, saying, "My rules are simple: treating illnesses costs one hundred, saving a life is split fifty-fifty. If Rourou hadn’t stepped in yesterday, saving that Li kid would’ve meant taking half of Li Sheng’s fortune. Spending a few thousand of his money—this doesn’t even count as pocket change." "..." Xia Rou was speechless. Li Sheng, being one of the wealthiest tycoons in Binhai, reportedly had assets worth tens or hundreds of billions. If Yan Xiaobao really went for a "fifty-fifty split" with him... That’d be outright ruthless... "We’ve bought everything we need. Let’s head back," Xia Rou said, hesitating to explore further. If they didn’t go home soon, the nightgowns and lingerie Yan Xiaobao had bought for her might last her an entire lifetime... ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com "Sounds good!" Yan Xiaobao agreed enthusiastically, then added, "Rourou, let’s go home and try on the new clothes together." Xia Rou: "..." No matter how many clothes Yan Xiaobao bought her, all the fabric combined probably wouldn’t equal the material in one set of his suits. "Trying on clothes together"? His intentions were as obvious as daylight... Just as they were swiping the card to pay and ready to leave, three young women, dressed to the nines, walked into the store. The girl in the middle, sporting wine-red dyed hair, raised her left hand to show off her diamond ring to her two friends. "Wow! A carat diamond—it’s so shiny, bright, and enviable!" "Congratulations, Xiao Qian—finally reached the finish line!" "Absolutely! With this diamond ring, Xiao Qian has successfully leveled up and officially become Mr. Sun’s legitimate wife!" The two friends stared at the dazzling ten-thousand-dollar diamond ring on Xiao Qian’s hand, their eyes sparkling with envy, jealousy, and admiration. Suddenly, a hand reached over and grabbed Xiao Qian’s hand adorned with the diamond ring. Yan Xiaobao ignored the pretty girl named Xiao Qian entirely, fixing his gaze straight on the diamond ring on her finger. "So wearing this ring means she’s officially the wife, huh?" "Of course! The diamond ring is the most important token of engagement. Don’t tell me you didn’t know that—where did you crawl out from, country bumpkin?" Xiao Qian’s friend on her left gave Yan Xiaobao an irritated glare. "Hey! Let go of her hand, or I’ll scream harassment!" Yan Xiaobao paid no mind to her complaints. He asked again, "Where can I buy one?" "There are plenty of jewelry shops selling diamond rings along the pedestrian mall. Pick any one of them—as long as you’ve got money, you can buy as many as you want." Xiao Qian’s friend on her right glanced at Xia Rou standing behind Yan Xiaobao and felt there was no need to accuse him of harassment. "You’d better get a diamond ring for your gorgeous girlfriend to lock her down—before someone else snatches her away." "Thank you," Yan Xiaobao let go of Xiao Qian’s hand and grabbed Xia Rou, pulling her along. Rarely did Yan Xiaobao thank anyone. It was always others thanking him. This time was different—he was genuinely thankful to these three fairly unremarkable-looking girls for pointing him in the right direction. "Don’t tell me you’re planning to buy a diamond ring..." Xia Rou sensed a hint of what was coming from Yan Xiaobao’s intentions. "Of course!" Yan Xiaobao declared resolutely, "You already said before that if I cured your family’s illness, you’d become my wife. Yesterday, you promised me again that if I saved that Li kid, you’d officially be my wife. Since you’re my wife, I absolutely have to get a diamond ring for you to wear." "I..." Xia Rou was completely at a loss for how to refuse Yan Xiaobao. Hesitatingly, she let herself be pulled into Chow Tai Fook Jewelers. The lovely Chow Tai Fook sales associate saw the young couple walk in, immediately sensing a promising sale. She warmly greeted them, "Good day, sir. Are you looking to buy your girlfriend a ring?" Yan Xiaobao’s eyes widened, "She’s my wife!" "Ah... Congratulations, congratulations!" The sales associate quickly switched her tone, buttering them up, "Miss, your husband treats you so well—what incredible luck you have." Yan Xiaobao perked up instantly. He waved his hand grandly, "Show me your best diamond rings." ... [Please collect, recommend, tip, and show your support!] ...