Since experiencing the "public execution" at the supermarket, Zhang Shaozhong has developed severe "PTSD from taking big shots out".

The thought of having to endure the curious, inquisitive, and even caring gazes of passersby again sent chills down his spine.

Moreover, the two ladies do need to buy more daily necessities and clothing!

His gaze fell on the computer on the table.

A ray of dawn—no, the light of the internet—illuminated his despairing heart!

"I've got it!" he exclaimed excitedly, slapping his thigh. "We can shop online!"

Ling Qingxue, who was trying to sense the "meager wood spirit energy of this world" through potted plants on the balcony, and Ye Meier, who was curled up on the sofa watching handsome men's transformation videos on Douyin, both looked up at the same time, casting puzzled glances at each other.

"Online shopping?" Ye Meier put down her phone, intrigued. "You can shop online? Do you use magic to retrieve things from the net?"

The image of fishermen casting nets to catch fish flashed through her mind, except that what they pulled up in the nets were clothes and snacks.

Ling Qingxue was even more cautious, slowly approaching: "'The internet' is an intangible thing, how can it be used to trade real goods? Could it be an illusion or a scam?"

She has been reading a lot of news about online scams lately and is very vigilant.

Zhang Shaozhong took a deep breath, knowing it was time for "modern technology literacy education" again.

He turned on his computer, opened Taobao, and began to patiently explain:

"This 'net' doesn't refer to a fishing net; it refers to the 'network,' like the thing that connects our phones and TVs. This software is a huge... um... online marketplace! It has thousands of merchants selling all sorts of things."

He scrolled through the page, displaying a dazzling array of product images: "Look, clothes, shoes, food, household items... we have them all! We'll order whatever we like right here..."

He clicked on a page for a women's dress, "selected the size and color, and then... paid."

"Pay? To whom? How?"

Ling Qingxue pressed for an answer.

"The money is paid to the platform of this software via mobile phone... uh, I mean mobile payment. The platform holds it temporarily until we receive the goods and confirm that there are no problems, then the money will be released to the merchant."

Zhang Shaozhong tried to simplify the process as much as possible.

Night Enchantress stared at the beautiful dresses the models were wearing on the screen, her eyes shining:

"And then what? How do you get the goods? Will someone deliver them? What's the difference between that and buying them from a store?"

"The difference is huge!"

Zhang Shaozhong has grasped the essence.

"We don't need to go out! We just wait at home! After paying, the merchant will pack the items and deliver them to our doorstep via a 'courier' service! It usually takes two or three days! It's similar to ordering takeout!!"

"Not going out? Waiting two or three days? The things will fly here by themselves?" Ling Qingxue frowned, trying to understand this process that was beyond her comprehension.

"Such methods...I've never heard of them before. Could it be some kind of large-scale 'telekinesis' formation?"

Or perhaps a high-level 'teleportation spell'? What level of cultivation would be needed to support the teleportation of such a massive amount of cargo?

Night Enchantress's thinking leaned more towards the demonic path. She narrowed her eyes and gave a knowing smile: "Kid, tell me the truth, is this so-called 'online shopping' some kind of large-scale illusion or contract magic developed by people from later generations?"

First, they use exquisite pictures to deceive people into willingly handing over their money. Then, they use illusions to make people believe they have received something, when in fact their money has been stolen.

Such methods are quite in line with the essence of my demonic path's 'bewitching the mind'!

Zhang Shaozhong almost coughed up blood upon hearing this:

"What telekinesis! What mind-controlling illusions! It's logistics! It's a deliveryman! It's a real person delivering it by car or electric scooter! It's science! It's the real economy!"

He went to great lengths, using gestures and explanations, to finally convince the two bigwigs that "online shopping" was a remote shopping method based on physical transportation and credit payment, rather than some mysterious magic or scam.

"So, someone runs errands for us, delivering things from a very far place?"

Ling Qingxue concluded.

"That's pretty much the gist of it!" Zhang Shaozhong said with a sigh of relief.

"Then what are we waiting for!"

Night Enchantress had already snatched the mouse impatiently. "This one! This one! And this one! I want them all! Order them now!"

The situation then spiraled out of control.

After Zhang Shaozhong explained how to search, filter, and read reviews, the two business tycoons quickly became engrossed in the ocean of online shopping.

Ling Qingxue was relatively restrained, but she became interested in the simple design and functionality of modern clothing.

She carefully studied the composition of various fabrics, compared the reviews of different styles, and finally cautiously selected several sets of simple sportswear, casual wear, and a few pieces of underwear!

This process made Zhang Shaozhong so embarrassed that he scratched his toes on the ground, but the fairy herself had a serious expression of academic inquiry.

Night Enchantress, on the other hand, completely let loose and let herself go.

Her shopping cart swelled at an astonishing rate: "This dress is gorgeous! It's blindingly sparkly!"

"These high heels have such thin heels, they could probably kill someone if they kicked them! I'll buy them!"

"What's this? A face mask? For applying to the face? I'll take a whole case!"

"A self-heating hot pot? That looks exciting! I'll buy it!"

"This keyboard that lights up? I don't know what it's for, but it's so cool! I'll order it!"

Zhang Shaozhong watched his bank card balance dwindle rapidly, his heart bleeding. He had no choice but to intervene forcefully, setting purchase limits and patiently explaining the concepts of "rational consumption" and "sustainable development."

A few days later, the first package arrived. The doorbell rang, and the deliveryman called out, "Delivery!"

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