Ryoko Kitaoka entered the department store and quickly spotted one of her team members standing near the entrance. She approached him and gestured with her eyes to ask him something.
Although the team member was surprised by Kitaoka Ryoko's attire, he quickly recognized her and, guided by his team members, found her in front of the clothing counter.
The target was none other than Zuo Rou, the chief steward of the Shanghai Intelligence Section, who was also the head of the General Affairs Department and the Telecommunications Group.
Zuo Rou holds two positions and doesn't have much free time except for her official duties in the intelligence department. She also doesn't like to show her face in public, so she rarely goes out. Today, she was in the mood to go shopping, so she brought one of her telecommunications staff members to the department store.
Ning Zhiheng brought back seven telecommunications technicians from headquarters, including four female agents. They all got along very well with Zuo Rou. Since they rarely went out, Zuo Rou liked to take them along when she went out to relax.
The most prosperous commercial area in Shanghai was the concession area, which was filled with high-rise buildings and shops. This department store was the most upscale commercial company in the area, with a wide variety of goods, including many in-demand items that were not available in the city center.
At this moment, Zuo Rou was comparing a piece of high-end fabric with a young woman, and they were talking in hushed tones from time to time.
Today, Zuo Rou wore a light blue long dress suit, simple yet elegant, charming and graceful. On her wrist was a milky white jade bracelet, the warm and lustrous mutton fat jade exuding a silent radiance, which complemented her light and simple outfit. Her flowing black hair was styled in a bun at her temples, and her delicate and refined features were like a quietly blooming orchid.
Kitaoka Ryoko couldn't help but nod in approval. This pretty woman was no less beautiful than herself; no wonder Fujiwara Tomohito had chosen her.
Actually, one of the reasons she came to contact Zuo Rou today was to find out Zuo Rou's background and to find out the connection between this woman and Fujiwara Tomohito.
More importantly, since ancient times, women have had a competitive spirit regarding appearance, and even Kitaoka Ryoko is no exception. Moreover, she is extremely confident in her appearance, so she deliberately dressed up today to secretly compare herself with Zuo Rou.
Having spotted her target, Kitaoka Ryoko strolled forward and slowly approached Zuo Rou's side.
At this moment, not far behind Zuo Rou, two bodyguard-like operatives also spotted Kitaoka Ryoko. However, Kitaoka Ryoko's beautiful attire made them unsure of her intentions, so they could only quietly observe her movements.
Zuo Rou quickly noticed someone approaching, looked up, and met Kitaoka Ryoko's gaze.
Kitaoka Ryoko nodded slightly, revealing a kind smile. Zuo Rou was taken aback, also surprised by Kitaoka Ryoko's appearance, but quickly recovered and immediately gave a kind response.
“Miss, your perfume is light and elegant, I really like the scent. Could you tell me what brand it is? I'd love to buy one too!” Kitaoka Ryoko said softly, her eyes filled with longing and anticipation. Women are always so fond of perfumes that suit their tastes.
Upon seeing Kitaoka Ryoko's inquiry, Zuo Rou put down the fabric in her hand, handed it to her female companion, and said with a smile, "This lady has excellent taste. She immediately recognized the difference. This is a top-tier perfume from Guerlain, France. The fragrance is indeed very unique, and few people can recognize it."
As Zuo Rou holds a high-ranking position in the Privy Council, she naturally wouldn't rashly interact with others. The women she usually deals with are just the few female telecommunications personnel around her. Today, upon seeing an equally outstanding woman, she couldn't hide her desire to show off and compare herself to others.
Kitaoka Ryoko clicked her tongue inwardly; this perfume was extremely expensive, beyond the reach of ordinary socialites.
She then revealed a surprised expression, "Really! I knew it wasn't an ordinary brand. I wonder where I bought it. I'll go buy a bottle too."
Zuo Rou smiled faintly and said casually, "That's a bit difficult. This perfume is hard to find in Shanghai. I smelled its uniqueness on a lady before, so I inquired about it, but I couldn't find where it was sold. In the end, I had to order two bottles directly from France."
Upon hearing this, Kitaoka Ryoko's face immediately showed disappointment, but she quickly concealed it and said tactfully, "That's such a pity!"
At this point, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she exclaimed with delight, "Miss actually has connections to order from France! That's incredible!"
She made no attempt to hide the envy on her face, stepped forward, and continued, "By the way, Miss's appearance is truly outstanding. You are clearly a lady from a distinguished family. My surname is Liang, Liang Wanru. May I ask how you are addressed, Miss?"
"Oh, Miss Liang, you are the one with the best looks!" Seeing how enthusiastic Kitaoka Ryoko was, Zuo Rou couldn't refuse and nodded slightly in reply, "My husband's surname is Tan!"
"Oh! It's Mrs. Tan, what a coincidence that we're here today!!"
Kitaoka Ryoko was eloquent and had a friendly attitude. When they met, she subtly closed the distance between herself and Zuo Rou, and the two quickly started chatting.
Zuo Rou also admired this woman who was beautiful and had a good temperament. The two became very familiar with each other in no time, and then strolled around the department store together.
They didn't leave the department store until everyone had had their fill of fun. The two of them lingered at the entrance, reluctant to part, and promised to go shopping and chat together again next time.
As Kitaoka Ryoko got into a car parked by the roadside and the vehicle slowly drove away, Zuo Rou waved goodbye to her!
Only then did Zuo Rou gradually suppress her smile and turn to her female companion, saying, "Don't you think there's something wrong with this Miss Liang?"
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