C9 A Loud Slap!

"Option two!"

Shen Hao silently exclaimed to himself.

He found the allure of eighty million far more enticing than a sense of humor!

After scanning the display area, Shen Hao spoke with authority, "Bring me the most expensive suit in the store!"

"What?"

Wang Jiaqi gazed at Shen Hao, her expression a mix of surprise and uncertainty. "Sir, are you certain?"

Shen Hao produced his bank card and placed it decisively in front of Wang Jiaqi.

"Oh, and don't forget to pair it with the priciest shoes you have!"

Wang Jiaqi instinctively accepted the bank card, momentarily frozen in place, unsure of her next move.

Noticing the sales associate's hesitation, Shen Hao's brow furrowed in impatience.

"What's on your mind? Get going!"

Snapped back to reality by his words, Wang Jiaqi replied with a flustered nod, "Oh, right away, sir!"

With that, she clutched Shen Hao's bank card and scurried to the front desk.

"Random mission completed. Rewards are being distributed..."

"Reward distribution complete. Host, please verify receipt!"

Shen Hao checked his phone, where a new message had just appeared.

"Han Country Binhai Bank: Your account has been credited with an interbank transfer of 80 million yuan, leaving a balance of 110,048,357.98 yuan."

Pocketing his phone, a satisfied smile graced Shen Hao's face.

At the Armani store's front desk, Wang Jiaqi made her way back, her pace brisk.

The other sales associates, seeing her approach, chuckled among themselves.

"So, did our customer end up buying nothing?"

"No need to guess, he definitely didn't!"

"Exactly!"

"Just give him a tour; after all, he's easy on the eyes!"

Catching her breath, Wang Jiaqi steadied herself, her emotions now in check.

"No, you've all got it wrong!"

Brandishing Shen Hao's bank card triumphantly, she announced, "He bought the most expensive outfit!"

"What?"

The salespeople exchanged looks of disbelief.

"He actually made a purchase?"

"Could he be downplaying his wealth?"

"Possibly. He doesn't strike me as just anybody!"

"I think he's just faking it! There might not even be a penny in that card!"

"Could be!"

Wang Jiaqi clutched the bank card, a growing unease taking hold of her.

Could it really be empty?

"Let's try it out!"

She gently swiped the card through the reader at the front desk.

The card reader clearly displayed the bank card's balance.

The long string of digits left the sales staff utterly gobsmacked!

"Over one hundred and ten million..."

Wang Jiaqi counted several times, her voice shaking as she finally called out.

The other salespeople gasped and exclaimed in astonishment.

"Oh my God! He's incredibly wealthy!"

"He's so understated!"

"I have regrets! If only I had known, I would have attended to him myself!"

"Qi, you still have a chance! Build a good rapport with this wealthy man!"

"We've all been guilty of judging a book by its cover!"

Wang Jiaqi's heart raced as a blush crept across her cheeks.

"Ah! I can't handle this!"

"Snap out of it! Go on, get moving!"

Seeing Wang Jiaqi's smitten expression, a colleague quickly snapped her out of it.

"Right!"

Regaining her composure, Wang Jiaqi efficiently completed the transaction and packaged the clothes and shoes Shen Hao had selected.

"Sir, here's your bank card, and your clothes and shoes."

Wang Jiaqi approached Shen Hao, presenting the card and neatly packaged items with respect.

Shen Hao accepted them and remarked pointedly, "Now you see I wasn't kidding, don't you?"

Wang Jiaqi quivered at his words and hastily replied, "No, certainly not!"

"Why would someone as affluent as you joke with me?"

Shen Hao chuckled softly, preparing to leave.

"Sir, please wait a moment!"

Wang Jiaqi called out anxiously from behind him.

"Something else?"

Shen Hao turned, regarding Wang Jiaqi with a calm gaze.

Under his scrutiny, Wang Jiaqi found herself momentarily unable to meet his eyes.

After a brief pause, she produced her business card.

"Sir, here's my business card."

"If you need anything at all, feel free to give me a call!" Wang Jiaqi said with a blush, attempting to hand her business card to Shen Hao. However, Shen Hao did not accept the card.

"Your name is Wang Jiaqi?" he asked.

Upon hearing his question, Wang Jiaqi quickly nodded.

"How long have you worked here?"

"Six years!"

"That's quite a while," Shen Hao mused, then continued, "Why are you still only a sales associate after six years?"

"I really don't know," Wang Jiaqi admitted, her eyes reflecting her bewilderment.

"Do you want to know why?"

Shen Hao posed the question to Wang Jiaqi.

"Of course, I do!" she exclaimed without hesitation.

Shen Hao gave Wang Jiaqi a measured look and spoke in an even tone, "It's because your perspective is too limited." Without another word, he turned and left the luxury clothing boutique.

Inside, Wang Jiaqi stood holding the business card, staring blankly at Shen Hao's retreating figure. If one were to draw near, they could hear her whisper to herself, "He's so handsome!"

Stepping out of the boutique, Shen Hao paused on the bustling commercial street, scanning his surroundings. "Next, I'll buy a watch," he decided, setting off to find a luxury watch retailer.

A sharp slap echoed in the distance, reaching Shen Hao's ears. "What's that about?" he wondered, looking in the direction of the sound. He saw two silhouettes in front of a shop. "Is that him?" Shen Hao was taken aback to recognize one of them as Lin Jiadong, who was now holding his cheek, head bowed.

Approaching the scene, Shen Hao understood what had transpired. Lin Jiadong had been slapped across the face by a woman. She was heavyset, past fifty, with thick makeup and decked out in designer labels. She was now pointing her robust fingers, loudly scolding Lin Jiadong.

"What's the problem with the lingerie store?"

"I told you to go in!"

Lin Jiadong kept his head down, his voice barely audible as he replied, "Ms. Zhao, I'm going in." At his response, a smug smile spread across the woman's plump face.

She extended her hand, adorned with sparkling diamond rings, and gently tapped Lin Jiadong's cheek twice.

"There you go, that's a good boy!"

"Just keep listening to me, and I promise you won't be shortchanged!"