Chapter 49 Shopping 2
"Of course, it'll be a complete overhaul, from head to toe, inside and out." Xiao Xiao waved her hand with an air of authority, "First, we'll go to Jiao Si Home Furnishings and get the basics: bedding, toiletries, slippers, bathrobes, and so on. Then we'll head to the shopping mall for clothes, shoes, bags, skincare products... nothing can be missing."
She stroked her chin, smiling like a little fox, "And... pick some for Ayan too? It's only fair."
Shen Nian'an smiled and nodded in agreement: "That's right, let's just say it's... a housewarming celebration? Even though it's you who's moving in."
The Rolls-Royce Phantom cruised smoothly through the dazzling city lights. Inside the car, the laughter of three women was crisp and melodious. Jiang Yining leaned back in her seat, watching the colorful lights rushing past the window. A smile curved her lips, a sweet and slightly arrogant smile that bloomed on her lips after suddenly becoming rich.
Hmm, spending his money seems... kind of really enjoyable.
Xie Shiyan's car smoothly entered the company's underground parking garage. Inside the car, his assistant Lin Sen's clear and calm report came through the Bluetooth headset: "Mr. Xie, the meeting starts in ten minutes. The smart home project team's final solution for encrypting user privacy data has been sent to your email; the legal department has added three points to the risk assessment report for the land in the east of the city, which we need your review; also, regarding Mr. Zhou..."
"Understood." Xie Shiyan interrupted him, his voice low and steady, revealing no emotion. "Notify the project team that data security is the bottom line, and the plan must be flawless. I need to hear the legal department's report separately after the real estate project risk assessment meeting."
He paused, then added, "We'll compress next week's trip to Switzerland to inspect precision instrument factories into three days."
"Understood, Mr. Xie," Lin Sen replied readily.
After hanging up the phone, silence returned to the closed car. Xie Shiyan gripped the steering wheel with one hand. Eight years ago, he was like a frantically running machine, desperately expanding his business empire, venturing into real estate, technology, finance... wishing he could extend his tentacles into every field that could reap huge profits.
His thought at the time was to earn enough money to ensure his parents' financial security for generations, and then... he could go and be with his Ningning without any worries.
The purpose of making money now is to support Ningning, for our future children, for our future home... Xie Shiyan's lips involuntarily curled into a smile.
The elevator went straight to the top floor. The door to the CEO's office slid open silently and closed behind him, cutting off any outside prying eyes. He took off his perfectly tailored black suit jacket, casually draped it over the back of his chair, and unbuttoned his meticulously tailored shirt cuffs, rolling them up in two folds.
The man reflected in the mirror had a cold, hard profile, with an icy expression that never faded between his brows, radiating an aura of aloofness that kept strangers at bay. He had transformed back into Xie Shiyan, the hunter in the jungle of capital.
Xie Shiyan took his seat at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping across the room like a cold lightning bolt, and his thin lips parted slightly: "Begin."
The cold, impersonal command instantly ignited the tense atmosphere in the meeting room. Data, models, risk points… these cold words collided fiercely in the air.
"Brilliant City," a top luxury shopping mall in City S.
Jiang Yining stood in front of a set of Egyptian long-staple cotton bedding on display, looking at the astonishing six-figure price tag, feeling as if her feet were nailed to the ground.
"Is...is this quilt edged with gold?" she muttered to herself, instinctively wanting to back away.
"Oh, Ningning, you're already here, what are you afraid of?" Xiao Xiao grabbed her arm, smiling brightly and boldly. She casually pulled a cold, black card from Jiang Yining's handbag and swiped it on the POS machine that the clerk respectfully handed her.
"Swipe this, it's Shi Yan's money, might as well spend it, besides, it's for your new home."
Shen Nian'an smiled gently to the side, watching with tender eyes as Jiang Yining was pulled by Xiao Xiao, from initial shock and hesitation to gradually opening up.
Looking at her two friends' carefree attitude as they now spend money like water, and then thinking back to eight years ago when they were just ordinary students in school uniforms, overjoyed at the prospect of owning a new outfit, Jiang Yining was filled with mixed emotions.
A sense of urgency arose within her; she could not remain a caged bird dependent on Xie Shiyan. She needed to resume her studies, find her own career, and become someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him and face the storms together.
With a clear goal, her ability to act became astonishing. Under the guidance of Xiao Xiao, the "shopping strategist," and Shen Nian'an, the "aesthetic consultant," Jiang Yining demonstrated exceptional decisiveness.
Bedroom: The oppressive all-black tone of the master bedroom has been completely abandoned. A four-piece bedding set of top-quality Egyptian cotton, off-white and as delicate and smooth as a cloud, was chosen, paired with curtains in the same color scheme, allowing sunlight to finally fill the room without obstruction.
Adding a few throw pillows adorned with lemon yellow and light gray geometric patterns can instantly brighten up the space.
Living Room: The cold black leather sofa is now covered with a warm, off-white linen slipcover. In front of the huge duplex windows, the heavy black blackout curtains have been replaced with a double layer of light, sheer off-white gauze curtains and light gray velvet curtains with moderate light-blocking properties, ensuring both privacy and softer lighting.
Several abstract paintings with bright colors and a lively feel hung on the empty walls. A floor lamp with smooth lines and a warm yellow glow was placed in the corner. In the entryway, a few fresh, dew-kissed yellow dancing orchids were placed in a uniquely shaped glass vase.
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