Chapter 449 Huo Xingzhou is like a turtle in a wishing well
Old Chen followed behind Qiao Xi and Sun Weimeng and noticed some unusual movements.
He stepped forward and reminded her, "Young Madam, it seems someone is following us. If you're choosing a dress later, please try not to act alone. Unfortunately... Miss Jiaojiao isn't around, and it's inconvenient for Young Master Sun and I, both men."
Qiao Xi slowed down her pace after hearing his words, and opened her rosy lips: "I miss Jiaojiao a little too. Maybe she will come to the imperial capital soon."
I always feel that she is not the kind of person who would stay in Haicheng obediently.
Sun Weimeng was a little jealous: "Isn't this young master good enough? If you want a sister, I can be your sister. When you choose a dress later, I can also give you advice."
Old Chen smiled innocently, "Young Master Sun, you can't follow me into the locker room. Otherwise, the Young Master will really make you a eunuch."
"Old Chen, you are... vicious!"
Sun Weimeng protected himself with his hands, "Don't even think about taking away my pride!"
Ever since his impotence was cured, he'd become incredibly popular at the Haicheng Club, and even the dandies there didn't dare look down on him anymore. After all, he had connections with Doctor Qiao, and he could get good health products.
If Qiao Xi could make some small pills that could restore one's virility, they would definitely sell like hotcakes!
Qiao Xi glanced at them and made no comment.
They went up the escalator in the mall and strolled through the surrounding shops. However, the dozens of clothing stores on the ground floor only sold ordinary brand everyday clothes. They represented the reputation of the Huo family and could not just go there to attend the Guan family's birthday party.
Qiao Xi suddenly remembered the medicinal herbs and asked Lao Chen, "When you went to get your car repaired last night, I asked you to inquire about the Chinese medicine store in the capital. How is it going?"
Old Chen's expression was not very good. "Young Madam, they refused to sell it! As soon as they saw my face, they said it was gone! The news of our arrival in the imperial capital has spread. More than 90% of the large pharmacies in the imperial capital are controlled by the Lu family."
The Lu family is responsible for the business of traditional Chinese medicine, while the Xiang family is responsible for Western medical equipment and medicines.
Together, these two families monopolized the Chinese and Western markets, leaving little room for others to survive. This was how they prospered, becoming a formidable force in the imperial capital over the past twenty years. The Xiang family even used this opportunity to become one of the four great families of the imperial capital.
The needle testing conference is over, and the ranking of the aristocratic families will be held once every ten years in the first month of next year.
The Lu family is ambitious.
The Xiang family wants to replace the Guan family, which ranks third, and the Lu family wants to occupy the fourth place.
If they really succeed, they will be able to cover the sky with one hand in the imperial capital.
The aristocratic families have superior resources and a great reputation. This powerful class is tacitly accepted by the upper class of the imperial capital, and there are distinctions between high and low.
Some of the biggest pies were tacitly reserved for the four great families, who effectively monopolized the resources at the top. Everyone else could only sip a small portion, never taking the initiative unless a brilliant descendant forged a new path and led the family into a new frontier.
Everyone wants to squeeze into the top of the pyramid in the imperial capital!
Qiao Xi's smile faded slightly after hearing Old Chen's words. But the Lu family's actions also showed that Lu Bannong and Grandpa Cheng had a deep grudge. They were so vindictive that they even refused to sell her the herbs.
She really doesn't look like the great philanthropist, female Hua Tuo, or living Guanyin as rumored.
Young Master Sun complained, "How petty! They have no sense of proportion at all. It seems like they're afraid of you becoming powerful! This also proves that they're afraid of you and Mr. Cheng, as if they were facing a formidable enemy!"
"right."
Qiao Xi nodded, "They take me too seriously."
They took the escalator to the upper level. The last floor required a dedicated elevator, which was the top floor, a paradise for luxury goods. All of it was high-end custom-made luxury brands, and not everyone was eligible to buy them.
The entrance to this level is outrageous and even requires capital verification.
In order to maintain order in the mall and improve service quality, customers with personal assets exceeding 10 million yuan can enter the top floor. This is a common practice in some extremely high-end malls to prevent customers with no purchasing power from entering and leaving at will and wasting sales time.
Both Qiao Xi and Sun Shao provided relevant certificates, and only after the capital verification was passed could they take the exclusive elevator to the top floor.
However, they didn't expect that Lao Chen's bank deposits were over 10 million. After all, he was a bodyguard with a monthly salary of 100,000, and he also received additional subsidies.
"Old Chen, you're incredibly rich!"
In the exclusive elevator, Sun Weimeng drooled at Lao Chen, "I want to buy a sports car, but I don't have enough money. My parents don't approve of me buying a sports car, so they don't want to give me the money. Can you lend me five million first?"
Old Chen held the bank card in his hand and shook his head. "Young Master Sun, I'm just a humble worker. How can you, the son of a real estate tycoon, have the heart to exploit me?"
"When I have money, I will definitely pay you back!"
"Young Master Sun, all my deposits are fixed deposits."
"I'll give you the interest," Sun Weimeng said with a hardened heart, "How about a 10-point interest rate? I'm just short of money at the moment, and this little money isn't enough for me to spend."
Old Chen refused to pay a penny.
Qiao Xi's eyes curved as she said, "Young Master Sun, please don't embarrass Old Chen."
Sun Weimeng pursed his lips and said, "Okay. We don't need a sports car in the capital." He was already thinking about inviting Huo Xingzhou to his birthday next year and making a wish in front of him. He didn't know if it would come true!
Huo Xingzhou will definitely fulfill his wish because of his lackeyship.
He is like the turtle in the wishing well.
Oh no.
Qiao Xi said Huo Xingzhou was Aladdin's magic lamp! As long as you make a wish, it will come true.
The turtle is not imposing enough.
Sun Weimeng secretly glanced at Qiao Xi and thought that the couple was quite amusing.
"Three of you, please."
The door to the private elevator opened.
A world of dazzling lights, cleanliness, and luxury opened up before them. The salesgirls here all wore uniforms with the same logo, costing nearly 30,000 or 40,000 yuan each, and they all wore formal smiles on their faces.
Sun Weimeng exclaimed "Wow".
It’s not because the luxury goods here are rare and valuable, but because there are many beautiful women.
The entire top floor of the mall is organized in a straight line, allowing all the stores to be easily seen. The central atrium serves as a display stand, beautifully decorated.
"This is where the world's twenty most famous high-end custom brands come from, offering jewelry, watches, accessories, clothing, and perfume. It's a must-visit for the capital's upper class when preparing for banquets. But today, there should be a 21st one..."
Sun Weimeng whispered to Qiao Xi that he was the best at eating, drinking and having fun.
He glanced at the largest store at the end, which had its door closed, and wondered why the 21st store hadn't opened yet.
What a disappointment!
So, she said, "Today we're picking out dresses. Master Yilin has released quite a few new items recently. They're limited editions sold domestically, so I think they should be available here."
Sun Weimeng looked around and said, "Here it is!"
He pulled Qiao Xi forward, and Qiao Xi's eyes fell on the store.
The high-end cream-white European-style decoration, with lights like stars falling on the clean and bright floor, gives people a very comfortable feeling. Inside is the Nai Cai, a previous work of Master Yilin.
Qiao Xi also owned one, and she liked the designer's style very much.
The salesgirls in a row were well-dressed and elegant.
Seeing her and Sun Weimeng, he and his companions exchanged a secret glance.
After a final eye contact, the most beautiful one walked in front of Qiao Xi.
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