Madam Zhao came for Xue Qiandai.
A quiet spot was arranged, and Xue Qiandai originally intended for Madam Zhao to try Lanshan's cooking skills. However, the young couple missed each other terribly and stayed in the workshop.
Xue Qiandai was forced to eat a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and she made up her mind that when Huo Meiren arrived, she would also hide in the workroom and show off her love.
Another barista made her a cup of Golden Coffee, and Xue Qiandai brought it over with a beaming smile, "Auntie, try our shop's signature Golden Coffee."
Madam Zhao's eyes lit up as she held the cup. "This cup is beautiful. Was it made using the Nanjing gold leaf technique?"
As of today, over a hundred cups of Jin Ka have been sold online, and only Mrs. Zhao was able to immediately identify the craftsmanship involved. That insight alone is remarkable. "Auntie has a good eye; Jin Ka is used to enhance the brand's value."
Madam Zhao stroked Xue Qiandai's head, "Dai Dai is so smart!"
Xue Qiandai was once again taken aback by Madam Zhao's affectionate behavior. She wasn't offended; on the contrary, she felt reassured. A question slipped out, "Auntie, I still don't know your name."
Mrs. Zhao paused, momentarily bewildered, "My name is Zhao Mufei. Your uncle always calls me Mufei."
It's a very nice name.
Xue Qiandai's mother's name was Ji Jiaying, and she had no relation to Madam Zhao. So where did this "aunt" come from? She opened her mouth wide in surprise, "Auntie, are you also surnamed Zhao?"
Madam Zhao blinked, her eyes sparkling with sweet happiness. "Once married, one follows one's husband; I share the same surname as my husband."
Well, taking her husband's surname is indeed a refined thing. Imagining that one day Xue Qiandai will change her name to Huo Qiandai wouldn't be bad. "Auntie, hurry up and drink your coffee, it won't taste good if it gets cold."
Zhao Mufei held the golden cup, took only one sip, and put it down. "Dai Dai, I came here because I wanted you to go shopping with me."
Xue Qiandai has always loved shopping. However, after becoming broke, she hadn't shopped there in a long time, and even Shin Kong Mitsukoshi felt unfamiliar to her.
It's working hours now.
As if hearing her call, Jin Xiangyu appeared and said, "Dai Dai, go ahead. There are enough of us in the shop."
Xue Qiandai peeked into the workroom.
Jian Yan noticed, "She hasn't come out yet; she's currently deeply in love."
Speak of the devil, and he appears. Lan Shan pulled Zhao Jiening out, their fingers intertwined.
It's unbearable to look at.
Lan Shan's lips still had a lot of lipstick on them! Zhao Jiening glanced at her masterpiece out of the corner of her eye, grinning from ear to ear.
Xue Qiandai crossed her arms, looked him up and down, and pointed to her mouth, saying, "Next time, remember to clean up the mess after you're done. You're our shop's star barista, a golden brand."
Lan Shan blushed and wished she could disappear into the ground. "Sister Yu, Dai Dai, Little Rocket, and Jie Ning also want to go to Yunnan with us."
A V-VIP client seeking a fellow barista was something Jin Xiangyu couldn't be happier with. Besides, the client now had another identity: a barista's spouse. She stepped forward and hugged Jie Ning, "Jie Ning, welcome to the team."
Feeling ignored, Zhao Mufei suddenly said, "Dai Dai, shall we go?"
Since Zhao Jiening was the one who brought her up, she naturally wanted to take care of her to the end. "Mom, I'll go with you."
Zhao Mufei rolled her eyes cutely, "Why don't you keep your boyfriend company? Your eyes are practically glued to him."
It's better to see through something but not say it.
As he exited the W Hotel, he bumped into Li Shen, who was looking for Xue Qiandai. However, upon seeing Madam Zhao, Li Shen hesitated for a long time.
Xue Qiandai noticed his unusual behavior.
"I have something to do, I'll call you back later."
Li Shen didn't say anything, just nodded.
With more than half a month to go before the National Day Golden Week, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi's merchants have already released promotional information in advance. Although they are all top-tier luxury brands and the discounts are small, they are still enough to attract customers.
Xue Qiandai's starry eyes never stopped. Oh Chanel, ah FENDI, oh donkey butt (a collective term for LV, Prada, and Gucci).
"Miss Xue, long time no see. Would you like to try something?" She was a former VIP, and these shrewd salespeople all knew her. Besides, she now had another label: girlfriend of CEO Huo of Chaoxun Technology.
Xue Qiandai politely and gracefully declined.
A thousand lions are roaring inside me. When will I turn the tables and return to the top?
What she saw caught Zhao Mufei's eye. Madam Zhao, quick-witted as ever, pointed with her small hand, "This one, this one, and this one, bring them over for me to try on."
Xue Qiandai swallowed hard; those affordable luxury and mature styles just didn't suit Madam Zhao's temperament at all.
However, a wealthy family is a wealthy family; even in their clothes, their aura is in no way inferior.
"Auntie, you have such a wonderful temperament!"
The salesperson chimed in, "Madam, this is tailor-made just for you."
Zhao Mufei tried on two pieces, rubbing her back and legs, "When you get old, even trying on clothes is tiring. Dai Dai, you and Jie Ning have similar figures, why don't you try them on?"
My stepmother is so kind.
Xue Qiandai was happy to try it on; she wasn't called a clothes hanger for nothing. After she finished, Zhao Mufei nodded repeatedly, "Beautiful!"
He took out his platinum card and said, "Wrap them all up."
Xue Qiandai has been reduced to carrying bags and shopping pouches. Well, she still has the air of a rich girl, but she still looks like a shopaholic.
After browsing the clothing section, I looked at jewelry.
Xue Qiandai's favorite brand is Patek Philippe. "No one truly owns a Patek Philippe; they merely look after it for the next generation." Look at that advertising slogan, how well written!
Huo Meiren's birthday is coming soon, and Xue Qiandai really wants to give him a gift.
"For Xiao Huo?" Zhao Mufei asked with a wise look in her eyes.
He shrugged and said, "Just browsing. He'll buy it himself; I don't need to worry about it."
Because the watch was much more expensive than the clothing, Zhao Mufei didn't say much, but silently noted down the model that Xue Qiandai liked.
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