He also bought a few outfits.

And that was where Zheng Yanfei came in.

She was not only knowledgeable about women’s fashion, but even knew a thing or two about menswear.

So, Zheng Yanfei helped Lin Shen pick out several outfits that perfectly accentuated his athletic build and handsome features.

The styles were simple yet fashionable, fitting his understated personality, and he was very satisfied with them.

’Looks like bringing this "little girl," my "exclusive fashion consultant," on future shopping trips will be a great idea.’

In the end, the two of them headed for Haidilao carrying over a dozen paper shopping bags, drawing astonished stares from the surrounding customers.

A shopping spree straight out of a TV drama was actually happening in real life?

After all, Huanmao wasn’t just any mall—every brand here was a luxury one!

A haul that big had to cost a million at the very least.

So jealous!

The men envied Lin Shen for having a beautiful young university student like Zheng Yanfei as his companion.

And the women envied Zheng Yanfei for having a rich, handsome man like Lin Shen by her side.

For a while, the two of them were the center of attention at Haidilao.

Especially when, after they sat down and ordered, Zheng Yanfei actually started laying out their purchases on the table one by one to take photos.

This left the surrounding customers completely stunned.

CLICK—!

Zheng Yanfei sent the photos to her dorm group chat without any explanation, then waited with excited patience.

[Zheng Yanfei: Today’s haul]

Before long, someone couldn’t contain their curiosity and asked.

[Tang Tian: You bought so much stuff? Did you and your boyfriend go out to stock up on inventory or something?]

[Xu Manman: Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels, Patek Philippe... How much did all these luxury goods cost?!]

[Zheng Yanfei: Not that expensive. A little over a million in total, I guess.]

[Tang Tian: Holy shit! Over a million and that’s ’not that expensive’? Did your boyfriend buy all that for you? (shocked face)]

[Zheng Yanfei: Not all of it. Some of it he bought as gifts for clients.]

[Cheng Xiao: Clients? More like gifts for his other girls, right? (nose-picking emoji)]

Cheng Xiao’s uncalled-for jab instantly turned Zheng Yanfei’s smugness into resentment. She fired back by sending a bunch of photos and typing out a retort.

[Zheng Yanfei: (Photo)]

[Zheng Yanfei: This lipstick set, over two thousand. My boyfriend bought it for me.]

[Zheng Yanfei: (Photo)]

[Zheng Yanfei: These eyeshadows, foundations, and all kinds of skincare and makeup products... comes out to almost ten thousand. My boyfriend bought them for me.]

[Zheng Yanfei: (Photo)]

[Zheng Yanfei: This Chanel bag. Sixty thousand. My boyfriend bought it for me.]

Faced with Zheng Yanfei’s barrage of flaunting, Cheng Xiao went silent.

The other two, however, were openly envious.

[Tang Tian: You really did it, girl, you snagged a rich kid! When you’ve made it big, don’t forget about us! Have Lin Shen introduce some of his friends to us!]

[Xu Manman: Yeah, yeah! I don’t even care if he’s handsome, as long as he’s half as rich as Lin Shen, I’m not picky!]

[Zheng Yanfei: I’ll ask him for you when I get a chance.]

[Tang Tian: Thanks, Feifei! You’re the best!]

Zheng Yanfei was giggling foolishly at her phone when she snapped back to reality, feeling a warm touch on her thigh under the table.

"Eat."

Lin Shen was stroking Zheng Yanfei’s soft, smooth legs under the table. The feel of her delicate skin was irresistible.

"I’ll cook the food!"

Zheng Yanfei eagerly took on the task of cooking the vegetables and meat. She served Lin Shen, poured his drink, and pressed her body close to his side, her attitude exceptionally enthusiastic.

"Babe, this piece is ready. Here, try it."

"I can get it myself."

Lin Shen felt a little awkward being doted on like this, but he was also deeply satisfied by the ego boost the little girl was giving him.

’Now *this* is the perfect lover!’

The Haidilao hot pot dinner drew to a close in this intimate, flirtatious atmosphere.

Lin Shen had satisfied his appetite, and his hands had gotten their fill under the table. It was a win-win!

However, these little acts of harassment were torture for Zheng Yanfei.

The mix of anxiety and excitement from having her leg touched in public made her heart race, and she felt incredibly ashamed.

But slowly, Zheng Yanfei got used to Lin Shen’s mischief.

’How could Lin Shen be so bold!’

’We’re out in public!’

’Couldn’t he wait until we’re back in the car to touch me!’

’It’s getting me all worked up...’

Seeing Zheng Yanfei’s face slowly flush, Lin Shen gave a knowing smile and immediately pulled his hand away. Her expression froze, and she suddenly felt a sense of emptiness.

"Babe, I..."

"Let’s go."

"Mm."

At 9 PM, the two of them left Huanmao.

After they got in the car, no matter how suggestively Zheng Yanfei angled her legs toward the driver’s seat, Lin Shen no longer touched them.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she began to feel insecure.

’Why did he suddenly stop touching my leg?’

’Did I do something during dinner that upset him?’

’I don’t think so!’

’I remember being on my best behavior, and Lin Shen didn’t seem unhappy at all...’

But regardless of what Zheng Yanfei thought, the fact remained that on the drive to her school, the atmosphere in the car was nowhere near as flirtatious as it had been on the way there.

He even changed the music from upbeat, cheerful tunes to more emo, melancholic songs.

This instantly made Zheng Yanfei feel panicked and lost. She spent the entire ride introspecting and analyzing herself, all the way until they arrived at the school gate.

"We’re here. Your stuff is in the trunk, go get it."

"Wait!"

Zheng Yanfei finally couldn’t suppress her anxiety any longer. She took the initiative to grab Lin Shen’s hand, her voice full of grievance.