That remark nearly scared the soul out of the beautiful store manager.
Who would dare to mock the city leader's daughter so boldly?
When the store manager turned, she saw a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair walking over arm in arm with a stunning young woman. The person who spoke was the beautiful young woman.
The store manager didn't recognize her, but she was very familiar with the slicked-back middle-aged man, Zhao Bufan. He was a nouveau riche who had been a frequent and lavish spender in the store over the past year, a gold card customer.
"Mr. Zhao." The store manager quickly greeted him, subtly signaling with her eyes to be cautious.
However, Zhao Bufan's attention was entirely on Li Xiaofei and he ignored the store manager's warning.
"No wonder you keep saying you're not short of money. So, this is where your funds come from," he sneered. "You really have some guts."
Only the wealthy and noble could be present in the Starry Sky Tower. Normally, Zhao Bufan wouldn't be so foolish as to make enemies in such a setting without reason. But this time, Zhao Bufan couldn't hold back.
He was still fuming from encountering Li Xiaofei's attitude once, and it had been gnawing at him since then. Moreover, Tan Qingying didn't appear to be from an elite family; her attire was quite ordinary. He assumed that her presence at the Starry Sky Tower was likely her limit.
He figured she was just a girl from a slightly better-off family, bringing her kept boy toy here to show off. But the girl was indeed quite a catch, since she looked both pure and beautiful.
If he could get her...
Zhao Bufan's mind began to churn with possibilities. Tan Qingying looked down at Zhao Bufan with a condescending gaze and was about to speak.
"Let's go," Li Xiaofei said, pulling her hand. "Don't pay attention to this mad dog."
The two of them turned and walked away.
"Hehe..." Zhao Bufan smirked sinisterly.
He turned to the store manager and asked, "Manager Qin, who was that girl? Do you know her?"
The store manager replied apologetically, "I'm sorry, but I can't disclose our customers' privacy."
She didn't say another word.
Zhao Bufan walked into the store with the beautiful young woman in his arms, "Baby, pick whatever you like. Anything that catches your eye is yours... As long as you behave, you'll be the top star of the guild, with all the resources you want."
The beautiful young woman immediately cooed, "Thank you, darling."
She asked curiously, "Do you know that guy from earlier?"
Zhao Bufan sneered, "Just an ungrateful little commoner. I'll take my time to teach him a lesson and let him know which kind of people he shouldn't mess with."
The beautiful young woman laughed mockingly, "Is a small fry like that worth getting angry over, Mr. Zhao?"
Zhao Bufan chuckled, "Let's not talk about him. The upcoming party has very high standards. I heard even Inspector Li from the Star Council will attend. Pick the most beautiful dress and make a good impression. This is your best chance to step into the upper echelons."
"Don't worry," the beautiful young woman said confidently.
As a recently popular beauty streamer, she was a genuine natural beauty with no high-tech enhancements. Her immense popularity online was her asset. Her absolute charm and beauty were her unassailable capital. Most importantly, she wasn't just a pretty face.
She had a cultivation at the ninth stage of the Qi Refining Realm and a past as a star player in the War God League. She had everything needed to stand out among the many socialites. In fact, she had been preparing for this opportunity for a long time.
"Hmm? This store looks nice," Li Xiaofei remarked, stopping in front of a store named Xiesheng, which specialized in ancient-style clothing.
They could see the garments inside through the glass window. They had both formal and casual wear, but most of the clothing had an ancient aesthetic. The styles had an ancient charm but were accentuated with modern elements. The materials seemed to be primarily handcrafted fabrics made from special silk threads.
At first glance, they looked unremarkable. However, upon closer inspection, one could appreciate the distinct style and thoughtful design elements, such as the patterns of mythical beasts from mountains and seas, fish-scale leather textures, and subtle floating designs.
The clothing had a clear and unique style. They were imbued with an ancient charm yet were unmistakably modern. They were like black pearls hidden among a pile of white pearls, their understated luxury revealing itself only upon careful observation.
For someone like Li Xiaofei, who had a fondness for martial arts aesthetics, this type of clothing was an instant hit. Perhaps due to its stark contrast with the overall atmosphere of the mall, the store Xiesheng was quite deserted. There weren't even any staff members at the entrance to greet customers.
"Huh? It seems to be new. This store wasn't around the last time I was here," Tan Qingying commented, surprised.
"Let's go in and take a look," Li Xiaofei said without hesitation as he walked into the store.
"Woof, welcome!" A robotic dog greeted them. This startled the young female store owner, who had been sitting gloomily behind the design desk.
"Oh, customers... Welcome, a warm welcome. If you like any item, you can go to the fitting room and try it on based on the label number," she said.
The store owner was very young, with messy long hair and thick, black-framed glasses. Her slender body was clad in oversized work clothes, giving her a somewhat shabby and stiff appearance.
"Don't you have a light core fitting room?" Tan Qingying asked.
"We can't afford it... Ah, I mean, our Xiesheng brand focuses more on the customer's experience, so we only offer physical fitting rooms. This way, you can truly appreciate the advantages of our products... Yes, that's right, that's what Sister Xue's advertisement says," The young owner stumbled through her answer.
Li Xiaofei and Tan Qingying exchanged glances. The store owner seemed a bit simple-minded, but in an endearing way.
Li Xiaofei scanned the store and picked out a pure black suit. It looked like a Zhongshan suit, but the details and design were more lively than the traditional Zhongshan suit from five hundred years ago. The simplified dragon patterns on the collar and cuffs made the suit more suitable for young people.
When Li Xiaofei tried it on, he immediately liked it.
"This is it," Li Xiaofei decided.
The suit was comfortable, breathable, and felt great to wear. He walked out of the fitting room wearing the black outfit named Noble Gentleman.
Tan Qingying's beautiful eyes lit up instantly. She couldn’t take her eyes off Li Xiaofei. He looked incredibly handsome, exuding a masculine and heroic charm. As a top-tier official's daughter, Tan Qingying had seen many outstanding young men at family events, even though she didn't enjoy socializing. Yet none of them matched the charisma and handsomeness of the boy before her.
This elegance was different from the youthful energy he had in his school uniform. It was full of aggressiveness and allure, two entirely different vibes, yet both captivating to both men and women.
"Wow..." The shabby female store owner, with her black-rimmed glasses, was also stunned.
For the first time, she realized that male beauty truly existed in this world. She also realized that someone could fully bring out the features of her meticulously designed Noble Gentleman suit.