Huo Jiayuan was stunned.
Along with the voice came a tall figure. He walked to her side, his broad shoulders enveloping her petite frame.
Huo Jiayuan inadvertently noticed two shadows cast on the wall by the light, close together and merging into one... Her cheeks involuntarily flushed.
Meng Yan snatched the card from her hand and slammed it heavily on the counter.
"What did you choose?" he asked her.
Huo Jiayuan was taken aback, "No..."
"Buy whatever you like." He looked fierce, but his voice was incredibly gentle. "My husband is rich."
I'd like to see who here dares to look down on you!
At that moment, Huo Jiayuan felt as if something had grabbed her heart, creating an itchy sensation.
Although the saleswoman also looked down on this man, his strong and fierce appearance made him look like a ruthless bandit in movies and TV shows... She despised this kind of person, but she also couldn't afford to mess with him.
"Yes, sir." The saleswoman smiled and quickly packed all the items Huo Jiayuan had chosen. "I'll pay right away."
Meng Yan didn't speak, only staring coldly at her. However, as soon as they finished paying, Huo Jiayuan grabbed Meng Yan's arm, her voice sweet and aggrieved, "Meng Yan, she was the one who said I couldn't afford anything!"
Meng Yan was somewhat bewildered.
He couldn't understand what she was doing. He had already paid and bought the items; wasn't he just trying to get revenge for her? The saleswoman had already been very careful with her. What else did she want?
She was still... still holding his arm.
Meng Yan's lips curled up; the feeling of being hugged by such a soft, cuddly little girl... seemed pretty good.
"Oh," he said calmly, "so what do you want?"
Huo Jiayuan curled her lips into a smile, "I don't want any of these things! I want a refund!"
The saleswoman was dumbfounded. Although there weren't many items, this young girl had a sharp eye and always picked the expensive ones, so the sales revenue from these items combined was not a small number!
She can also get a lot of commission after the sale.
Moreover, this brand is virtually immune to returns. Firstly, the quality, and secondly, the service – both are top-tier qualities that are exceptionally reliable.
But if we return the goods today, we'll lose more than just a commission...
If her boss finds out, he'll definitely investigate the reason for the return, and then she won't be able to hide the fact that she argued with the customer. At that point, her job will be in jeopardy!
"No!" The saleswoman realized the gravity of the situation. "Sir, Madam, I was wrong just now. Could you please...?"
"No!" Huo Jiayuan straightened her back, even more proud than before.
With Meng Yan behind her, she could be fearless.
"I wanted these things a moment ago, but I don't want them anymore! I just want a refund! What, don't consumers even have this basic right? Or does your brand have unfair terms that prevent returns?"
"this……"
"My wife said she wants to return it, didn't you hear me?" Meng Yan's cold voice came again.
Huo Jiayuan glanced at him, then lowered her head and chuckled softly.
"gentlemen……"
"Don't make me repeat myself!" Meng Yan took a step forward, his piercing gaze and overwhelming pressure making the entire shop feel like it had fallen into an ice cave.
The sales assistant had no choice but to obediently process the return.
On the way back, Huo Jiayuan walked behind Meng Yan the whole time. When they reached the door of the house, she said goodbye to Zhao Ashuang and then quietly walked to his side.
He unlocked the door with his key, and she stood there beside him. He glanced at her; she was small, only reaching his shoulder. She was no longer the fierce little wildcat he had first met, but had become a docile and obedient little rabbit.
Meng Yan couldn't help but smile.
Is there something you want to tell me?
"Um..." Huo Jiayuan pursed her lips, "Did you think I was being unreasonable at the store today?"
"What?"
“That brand is known for its service quality, and there are basically no returns,” she whispered. “If the manager finds out about a return, the saleswoman will be held accountable and could very well be fired.”
"What, you can't bear to do it?"
"No." She looked into his eyes, a thousand words welling up in her throat, yet she didn't know how to say them.
It wasn't that she couldn't bear to do it, she just cared about his opinion.
She was afraid he would think she was being willful and foolish.
She was afraid that she would become a self-centered girl who lacked boundaries in his eyes.
The thought startled her – why was she so concerned?
"That's just how the world is," the man said in a deep voice. "We don't bully others, but we can't let ourselves be bullied for no reason. If someone throws a punch at you, is it really reciprocity if you don't fight back?"
He kept looking at her as he spoke, a slight smile playing on his angular face.
So...you support me?
"Otherwise what?"
Huo Jiayuan met his gaze, and the two smiled at each other.
That smile struck his heart and shattered the strong defenses within him.
Although she didn't buy anything that night, Huo Jiayuan still felt sweet inside. After returning home, she quickly washed up, lay down on the sofa, and fell asleep immediately.
Just then, Meng Yan brought the quilt and pillow out of the room.
He wanted to give her the bedroom after letting her sleep on the sofa for so many days. He had just cleaned it yesterday and was preparing to vacate it today when he found her fast asleep on the sofa.
He smiled helplessly, walked up to her, and quietly gazed at her sleeping face. Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and the surrounding air softened.
The softest spot in his heart seemed to be blooming with flowers.
Meng Yan couldn't help but reach out to tidy her messy hair, but his hand froze in mid-air. He hesitated for a moment, then slowly withdrew it.
Could it be... that he really hopes for some progress in his relationship with her?
How could they possibly get anywhere!
Sooner or later, she will return to her world. Her world must be beautiful, unlike his, who faces only the boxing ring, blood, and wounds every day.
Meng Yan pursed her lips tightly, and as she pulled her hand back, she felt a sudden, tearing, burning pain in her back.
He gasped, forced himself to get up despite the pain, and quickly headed to the bathroom.
Huo Jiayuan was a light sleeper and heard a slight noise. She slowly opened her eyes and found that there were extra pillows and blankets at one end of the sofa.
Meng Yan wasn't in the bedroom, and there seemed to be strange noises coming from the bathroom...
She regained her senses and, using the dim light, followed the sound to find her way there.
The voice that came from the restroom was Meng Yan's.
He seemed to be deliberately restraining himself, his deep voice tinged with pain. The bathroom door wasn't closed properly, and Huo Jiayuan peered through the crack, seeing Meng Yan almost naked except for a towel wrapped around his waist…
However……
Huo Jiayuan's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth in fright!
"who?"
Hearing the noise, the man inside turned around abruptly.
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