Chapter 1313: Buying Clothes for You!
One night of passion, two slept soundly while one was sleepless.
The next day, Shu Ya started her workday with the breakfast that Hao Jian prepared for her. As for Shen Ling, she needed to wait for Shu Ya to finish some work before she could take her to officially start at the company.
Without any news from Shu Ya, Shen Ling could only stay at home.
Moreover, last night Shen Ling couldn't sleep well because of Hao Jian and the other's actions, and she was constantly yawning when she got up, her eyes closing and opening intermittently, not having much energy.
Dark circles gradually appeared, making Shen Ling feel helpless, so she could only use her makeup to cover them up.
As for Shen Ling's sleepless night, Hao Jian wasn't aware of it; he just headed to the kitchen to make breakfast for her after he saw her get out of bed.
"By the way, Shen Ling, come with me to the mall today."
Shen Ling was eating breakfast while Hao Jian spoke to her from the living room.
"Mall?"
Shen Ling paused for a moment and then asked, "What are we going to do at the mall?"
"To buy you a few sets of clothes."
Hao Jian answered without hesitation, and then he understood why Shen Ling asked and chuckled, "Wearing those clothes isn't ideal; it's better to pick a few suits that fit you."
"And in a few days, you will need to start working, plus you'll be working as a receptionist, so your appearance is very important, and the saying 'the clothes make the man' applies here."
Hao Jian smiled and sat on the sofa under Shen Ling's astonished gaze.
"I..."
Shen Ling wanted to refuse, but she indeed needed clothes now. This was her job and it was recommended by Hao Jian, so if she didn't perform well, it would be embarrassing for Hao Jian.
To prevent embarrassment for Hao Jian, she had to agree to his request. Moreover, he was her boss, and speaking to her in such a kind manner was very nice.
After more than an hour of work, finishing breakfast, washing the dishes, and getting everything ready, Shen Ling hurried downstairs under Hao Jian's helpless gaze and hurried up to him.
"Let's go!"
Hao Jian shrugged, initially walked ahead, went to the parking lot, and drove out his Enzo Car. Seeing this Enzo Car made Shen Ling feel an instant heart rush.
She rode this car yesterday and didn't have any particular thoughts at the time, simply thought it was an expensive luxury car. But when she actually checked it, she realized the value of this car was far more than simple.
The car's value might exceed even buying her, not even enough for a fraction of the car's cost. Such a precious car can only be casually driven on the streets and freely shopping by someone like Hao Jian.
Knowing the value of Hao Jian's car, Shen Ling behaved a bit quietly in the car this time, worried about getting it scratched. The price of this car is prominent, and even a scratch on a wire is not ordinary.
As for Hao Jian, seeing her cautious behavior could roughly guess her thoughts, he just silently shook his head without saying anything.
If he had known, he would have directly driven one of Shu Ya's cars out, after all, those are not flashy and won't make Shen Ling worried.
After driving for a while, the two slowly arrived at a square that was beginning to bustle, a place often visited by urban white-collar and gold-collar workers.
The gigantic mall building was nestled in the square, with a lively crowd at the entrance, bustling in and out.
Luxurious!
This was Shen Ling's first impression upon seeing the place. The bustle and the stylishly dressed crowd going in and out left her stunned.
Right now she's wearing a dress Shu Ya bought for the nanny, which is considered mid-range clothing, valued at over three thousand.
However, Shen Ling is going to work in the enterprise soon, and the executives or company representatives going in and out of Shu Ya Group, which of them is not incredibly valuable?
A piece of clothing over three thousand might be no different from ordinary clothes in their eyes, and normally no one would think much of it.
After all, many people climbed from the bottom up, but the receptionist represents the company's image and honor, and it's not just that expensive clothing will do, it's that you must wear appropriately!
Now Hao Jian brought Shen Ling over to help her pick out a few outfits that could highlight her temperament, and bringing her here was also in consultation with Shu Ya, who already agreed.
If Shu Ya hadn't agreed, Hao Jian wouldn't have brought Shen Ling over, as he needed to take care of Shu Ya's little emotions.
"Let's go!"
Hao Jian smiled slightly, glanced around, noticed several women looking over at him, and didn't mind in the least, instead, he led the way forward, and Shen Ling followed obediently like a little cat.
Every time he drove this car out, it never lacked those gazes; initially, he felt a bit impatient, but later, he got used to it. You can look, just don't approach me; I'm too lazy to chat with you.
"Wow!"
When Shen Ling followed behind Hao Jian and walked into this mall, she couldn't help but let out a gasp of surprise, her small eyes filled with joy.
"Hehe."
Hao Jian chuckled and, without paying her any mind, headed straight towards the elevators. The first floor had the lowest-end items in this mall, although this "low-end" was only relative. Even the clothes on this floor weren't cheap, and even if some stores had promotions, the lowest price was still around a thousand bucks.
And this first floor was also the favorite haunt for white-collar workers. After all, the stuff here wasn't too expensive for them and was just within their budget.
"Where are we going?"
Seeing Hao Jian had no intention of lingering on the first floor, Shen Ling was a bit confused. Just now, with only a few glances, she had already spotted a few stores she wanted to check out.
Yet Hao Jian clearly didn't plan to stop here, which puzzled her. Wasn't he supposed to bring her here to shop for clothes? After all, she felt the clothes on this first floor were quite nice!
"Sixth floor."
Hao Jian shook his head slightly and said, "The brands on this first floor aren't suitable for you. Let's take a look at the sixth floor. If I'm not mistaken, there should be a Balenciaga branch here."
Rubbing his chin, Hao Jian chuckled, then turned his head and looked at Shen Ling, smiling, "You don't need to doubt anything. It's arranged by your boss, Shu Ya, who asked me to bring you here to look at clothes."
Upon hearing this, Shen Ling finally felt a bit of relief. She had heard of this Balenciaga, a name that made waves. Each of its releases sparked craziness among many people.
With her previous status, she wouldn't have even dared to think about it. Of course, even now she still finds it hard to imagine. Even if her salary reached tens of thousands, buying Balenciaga's clothes would still require a lot of mulling over.
"The second floor has skincare products, the third floor has daily goods, the fourth floor is for eating places, with Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs and the like. As for the top floor, the sixth floor houses the top world brands."
On the way, Hao Jian introduced the mall to Shen Ling. He had accompanied Shu Ya here before and remembered the details clearly, so it was just right to tell Shen Ling about it.
Shen Ling nodded continuously, occasionally asking a few questions, to which Hao Jian smiled and answered. In this manner, the two of them arrived at the top floor.
"Let's check out Balenciaga first. If there's nothing suitable, we'll go elsewhere."
With that, Hao Jian led the way to Balenciaga. As soon as they entered the store, a refreshing coolness swept over them, dissipating a layer of heat from his body.
Following him was Shen Ling, with her slightly chaotic footsteps.
"Welcome!"
As Hao Jian and Shen Ling walked into Balenciaga, they were greeted by a well-dressed sales associate, who approached Hao Jian with a professional smile.
"Pick out a few outfits for her."
Hao Jian waved his hand, then took out an immaculate card from his wallet and handed it to the sales associate in front of him.
The sales associate, initially with a professional smile, changed her expression immediately upon seeing that card, becoming even more respectful. After taking a look, she returned it to Hao Jian.
This pristine card was Balenciaga's most exclusive membership card, limited to only a hundred worldwide. During Balenciaga's last fashion week, Yuan Shanshan attended and brought back ten membership cards. Yuan Shanshan kept one for herself, and the remaining nine were all given to Hao Jian.
"Very well, sir!"
The sales associate nodded, then flashed a slight smile at Hao Jian and took Shen Ling to try on clothes. As for Hao Jian, he headed to the lounge area. Just as he sat down, another sales associate brought a cup of coffee and placed it on the table in front of Hao Jian.
"What beautiful clothes..."
Under the guidance of the sales associate, Shen Ling gazed at the array of clothes. With each piece she saw, she wanted it dearly. But whenever she glanced at the price, she was so shocked that she quickly turned her head away.
"This is a piece designed by Balenciaga's designer, Mr. John..."
Seemingly unaware of Shen Ling's expression, the sales associate diligently introduced the clothing to Shen Ling, who felt a bit helpless.
In front of her was a white long dress, as pristine as swan feathers, so beautiful that a single glance left one captivated. But a brutal reality was presented before Shen Ling.
This long dress was priced at thirty-three thousand three hundred and thirty-three. Such an expensive piece of clothing... she couldn't afford it...
"Uh, I need to use the restroom."
Casting a glance at Shen Ling, who was looking at clothes not far away, Hao Jian rubbed his stomach and shook his head. He had just downed the coffee, and not long after, was already feeling the need to use the restroom.
Leaving him feeling quite helpless...
With that, Hao Jian also turned around and exited Balenciaga, heading towards the restroom on the sixth floor.
"Hao Jian?"
Seeing Hao Jian leave, Shen Ling was startled for a moment. Just as she was about to go over, she suddenly heard her phone ringing...