Chapter 18 "Mom." Yu Shi turned around and walked towards the woman.
The woman turned to Li Chi'an and asked meaningfully, "Your friend?"
Clearly, she had overheard the entire conversation between the two of them in the fitting room.
Yu Shi smiled and nodded, then introduced Li Chi'an to her mother, "Mom, this is Li Chi'an, a writer, and a friend of Gao Yinxi."
"You're such a young girl, already a writer! That's amazing!" Mrs. Yu's smile warmed even more. "Come to my office with Yinxi for tea sometime. I love talented girls."
Mrs. Yu knew Gao Yinxi's character quite well. The fact that she was her friend and was introduced to her by her son made Mrs. Yu feel that the girl in front of her was someone worth befriending.
Li Chi'an straightened up slightly, about to respond, when the shop door was pushed open, and a familiar perfume scent wafted in.
"An'an." Gao Yinxi walked in briskly in her high heels and took off her sunglasses.
She hugged Li Chi'an first, then quickly let go and walked to Mrs. Yu's side. "Mrs. Yu, what a coincidence, you're here too."
Finally, the scrutinizing gaze fell on Yu Shi. "And who is this handsome guy?"
“My son, Yu Shi,” Mrs. Yu introduced to Gao Yinxi with a smile. “The son I told you about before, my good-for-nothing son.”
"Young Master Yu, it's a pleasure to meet you." The young man in front of me was handsome and had a noble air about him; he was definitely not someone who did nothing but idleness.
Gao Yinxi smiled and reached out to the handsome man, her bright and open gaze sweeping over his face. "Have we met before?"
"President Gao." Yu Shi reached out and gently shook hands before letting go. "We've met before."
Seeing Yu Shi's teasing gaze sweep over him, Li Chi'an quietly leaned closer to Gao Yinxi and whispered in her ear, "A soft-hearted god."
“Oh, him.” Gao Yinxi understood immediately. Looking at Yu Shishi, her expression became less polite and more casual and straightforward. “Young Master Yu, I wonder if you would be interested in holding a solo photography exhibition at Six Senses? We have a dedicated space on the basement floor of Six Senses, where we have already hosted several large-scale events.”
"A solo photography exhibition?" Yu Shi immediately started chatting with Gao Yinxi about this topic.
Of the remaining two, Li Chi'an moved slightly closer to Mrs. Yu, saying, "Mrs. Yu, this outfit you're wearing is very beautiful and suits your figure and complexion perfectly."
More importantly, Mrs. Yu's figure was so well maintained that she didn't look like a woman with such a big son as Yu Shi at all. She had also noticed Mrs. Yu's suit, which was made of dark blue wool blend fabric with a clean cut and an ingenious asymmetrical design at the neckline.
"I rarely wear such bright colors," Mrs. Yu said, looking in the mirror. "This outfit does look pretty good, though."
Seeing Mrs. Yu's gaze fall on his collar, Li Chi'an said honestly but politely, "Blue is the trendy color this year, and the cut of your suit is very special. The design of the collar breaks away from the stereotype of traditional suits."
She paused for a moment, "However, this stiff fabric may restrict some freedom of movement."
In other words, the advantages and disadvantages of this outfit are equally obvious, and it all depends on Mrs. Yu's choice.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Yu laughed and said, "Well said! I like this kind of insightful comment."
She glanced at Yu Shi with a look of disdain, "You're much better than those people who just say 'it looks good' or 'buy it if you like it'."
Yu Shi shrugged helplessly, "Mom, I'm a grown man, how would I know such details? It's good enough that I can see that it looks good."
"Mrs. Yu, did you know that An'an used to write a column for a magazine? Her fashion reviews were very sharp. Choosing her as a reference is really a smart move."
Li Chian glared at Gao Yinxi secretly, but the latter pretended not to see it.
"Really?" Mrs. Yu's interest was piqued even more. "Which magazine? I must find it and take a look."
“Fashion,” Gao Yinxi said proudly. “Our An’an is in charge of the fashion profiles column; she also used to work on the magazine’s fashion and styling section.”
Li Chi'an felt his cheeks burning. These were all things of the past, and to bring them up now would undoubtedly be embellishing his own reputation.
"Fashion, when did that happen?" Mrs. Yu nodded thoughtfully and then chatted earnestly with Gao Yinxi.
Gao Yinxi accurately stated the years Li Chi'an was employed. Mrs. Yu was indeed a fashionista, even matching the name of the magazine editor. "I read every issue, so Anle is you?"
Li Chi'an could only nod in agreement.
"Your writing is honest and vivid, it's very enjoyable," Mrs. Yu praised with a smile. "I was quite disappointed for a while after they changed people. Did Miss Li find another job later?"
"No, I'm at home taking care of the kids."
"Oh, you have a child?" Mrs. Yu was genuinely surprised this time, and even glanced at Yu Shi, who had a calm expression.
Her subtle glances were quickly replaced by a calm one, and neither Gao Yinxi nor Li Chi'an noticed her except for Yu Shi.
"Yes, my son is six years old this year."
"I really can't believe it!" Mrs. Yu exclaimed in surprise, then smiled broadly and praised, "Your figure and appearance still look like a little girl. No wonder you're Yinxi's friend, you must exercise and work out often, right?"
As a member of a family that loves fitness and is self-disciplined, Mrs. Yu naturally admires self-disciplined people.
A person's appearance often reveals their inner qualities.
As the group was talking, Xu Zhuwen walked in from outside carrying several cups of coffee. "Yinxi, Chi'an, have you made up your minds?"
Yu Shi turned around and looked at the unfamiliar girl who walked in. He quickly realized that this should be the person Li Chi'an had initially planned to consult.
"Wenwen." Yinxi raised her hand to welcome Xu Zhuwen in, and introduced her to Mrs. Yu, "Mrs. Yu, this is also my friend, Xu Zhuwen."
Then, he briefly introduced Xu Zhuwen's workplace.
Mrs. Yu greeted Xu Zhuwen with a smile, then glanced at her watch. "Oh dear, I have a meeting to attend. Yinxi, remember to bring your friends to my office for tea sometime. It's a deal."
"Okay, okay."
As Mrs. Yu gracefully bid farewell to the three, Yu Shi quietly took the clothes his mother had changed out of and headed towards the cashier. Just as he was about to pay, Mrs. Yu, who had sharp eyes, saw him and immediately called out, "Don't want that outfit, don't buy it."
At her age, looking good is no longer the most important thing; comfort is.
Li Chi'an's comments just now almost hit the nail on the head.
Thinking of Li Chi'an, Mrs. Yu turned around and pointed at the dress she was wearing from a distance, "Miss Li, this dress suits you very well, buy it."
After saying that, she smiled and left.
So he took his bag and followed her casually.
Xu Zhuwen was still a little confused. "Who are they?"
Gao Yinxi smiled and pointed upwards, "Mrs. Yu, the chairman of this shopping mall."
"So extravagant?" Xu Zhuwen exclaimed in surprise. "Where's that handsome guy?"
“Handsome guy,” Gao Yinxi glanced at Li Chian, “a soft-hearted god.”
"What?"
Li Chi'an glanced at Gao Yinxi speechlessly, regretting for the first time that he had told his friend about Yu Shi without reservation.
Look, look, how many times has she laughed at the WeChat name "Yu Shi"?
"I'm going to change my clothes. Do you want to look at some clothes? If so, go ahead and choose. If not, let's just find a place to sit down."
"Yes, yes, yes." Gao Yinxi strode over to Li Chian and put her arm around her shoulder. "This dress is so beautiful, why bother changing it? Listen to Mrs. Yu, buy it."
"What are you buying? It's ridiculously expensive." Li Chi'an shook his head. "Mrs. Yu was just being polite. You actually took it seriously?"
The dress she's wearing is beautiful, but it's more like a formal gown and not really suitable for everyday wear.
Li Chi'an is very particular about cost-effectiveness when buying things, but this dress is an exception.
"Mrs. Yu isn't one to mince words, trust me, darling, you really look beautiful." Gao Yinxi grabbed Li Chi'an, preventing her from changing her clothes. "You've made money now, haven't you? If you're not going to splurge a little, what's the point of us working so hard to earn money?"
While taking photos of the two of them with her phone, Xu Zhuwen also advised, "Now that you're so famous, you'll have many events to attend in the future, and you'll need similar dresses and gowns."
Li Chi'an was forced to turn around and look at the radiant person in the mirror. He felt a little unfamiliar with her, but also a little fond of her. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to buy her the mirror. "Okay, I'll buy it, but I won't wear it today."
"Wear it! This dress is perfect for photos." Xu Zhuwen turned her phone over so Gao Yinxi and Li Chian could see the photos she had just taken. "Look, isn't it beautiful?"
"It looks good." Gao Yinxi nodded, her interest piqued as well. "I want to buy a pretty dress too."
Turning around, she asked a sales clerk to accompany her to look at clothes.
Xu Zhuwen smiled and followed along to choose her favorite clothes.
Finally, all three of them returned home laden with their purchases, having bought the clothes, shoes, and bags they wanted. They then found window seats in the rooftop garden café, carrying their bags and packages.
After walking around for most of the day, the group finished their coffee and were thirsty.
After chugging down several cups of water, Xu Zhuwen couldn't help but ask Mrs. Yu and Yu Shi again, "Tell me, what's the story behind the 'soft-hearted god'?"
Li Chian had no choice but to tell her how he met the other person.
Wow! That's interesting.
After Gao Yinxi finished placing her order, she winked slyly at Li Chi'an, "Mrs. Yu hates sycophants the most. The more assertive you are, the more she will appreciate you."
Li Chi'an found her words rather strange. "Why would I need Mrs. Yu's appreciation? She's your friend, not mine."
“She’s not your friend, but she can be someone else in your life.” She smiled meaningfully. “Besides, I think Young Master Yu is quite interested in you.”
Hmph, don't think she didn't see who Young Master Yu's eyes were on earlier.
"Don't talk nonsense." Li Chi'an was speechless. "We just met by chance."
"A coincidence?" Gao Yinxi raised her voice dramatically. "To meet by chance, what else could it be but a special kind of fate?"
Li Chi'an was even more speechless. "You said it yourself, this building belongs to their family. Isn't it normal for us to run into each other when we come here to shop?"
"Then you should ask how many beautiful women in the entire Xianghai City want to come to Youhehui to bump into the second young master of the Yu family, and how many of them actually have their dreams come true?" After Yu Shi and his wife stood together, Gao Yinxi's understanding of Yu Shi deepened several times, which was something that Li Chi'an had not known before. "Baby, you have to treat us to this big meal today."
"Please, please, please." Li Chi'an nodded generously. "Order whatever you'd like."
I invited my girlfriends out today, and she was prepared to treat us.
"Since you treated me to a lavish meal, I'll show you another path to immense wealth," Gao Yinxi said with a smile, lowering her voice. "Want to hear it?"
"What is it?" Xu Zhuwen was the first to be intrigued.
Gao Yinxi's eyes sparkled with brilliance. "The Yu family is no ordinary family. Getting in touch with them would be very helpful to your career."
Li Chi'an thought she was talking nonsense. "Their family is powerful, but what does that have to do with me?"
"Relationships are built up over time; they develop naturally as you get to know each other." Gao Yinxi recalled the deep look in Yu Shi's eyes as he left his friend, and the meaningful smile on Mrs. Yu's face.
I feel that this chance encounter might really be a turning point in my friend's life.
Xu Zhuwen also chimed in, "I think that kind-hearted goddess is fairly good-looking and worth getting to know better."
"No way, really, don't talk nonsense." Li Chi'an waved his hands repeatedly, "Let's eat, I'm hungry."
Why do they all love gossip so much?
Given her current state, she's overwhelmed with her own affairs, how could she possibly have any other thoughts, especially...
"Why is it impossible?" Gao Yinxi really wanted to give Li Chi'an a push when she had a good opportunity. "Yu Shi and Mrs. Yu are both people worth getting to know. I just talked to Yu Shi about organizing an exhibition, and he didn't refuse. If he didn't refuse, it means there's an opportunity, right?"
“Since you also approve of Yu Shi’s character and way of doing things, you can create opportunities to communicate with him more. You are in a great position now, and you are not without resources. It’s not about letting you take advantage of others. You also have your own advantages. It’s a win-win situation.”
"You yourself once said that the difference in life resources between being proactive and not being proactive is 30 times. If you want to make progress and avoid regrets, you must start taking action immediately. So, isn't it worth your effort and effort?"
"What are you talking about?" Li Chi'an glared at Gao Yinxi. "Is doing business the same as making friends?"
“How can it not be the same thing?” Gao Yinxi said righteously, “If you see something you like and want it, then go for it.”
Xu Zhuwen smiled and said, "Such a handsome guy, sleeping with him would be a real win."
"..." Li Chian.
"That's enough, you two lecherous women!"
"Food and sex are human nature." Gao Yinxi raised an eyebrow. "It's rare to come across such a gem. Why not make a move sooner and leave her for someone else?"
“That’s right, you should eat something good too.” Xu Zhuwen chimed in, “Hmm, An’an, just imagine how awesome it would be if Young Master Yu became your devoted follower.”
Gao Yinxi exclaimed, "That's right! The Yu family is far superior to the Lin family!"
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