Chapter 296: Money Scattering Child
With business out of the way, they had nothing else to discuss, so Mei Lin promptly hung up.
Yan Shutang, who had been hoping for a bit of small talk, stared at the ended call and sank into thought.
"So? How did it go? When will I get the approval documents?"
Mei Lin put her phone away before answering. "It shouldn’t take too long."
From Yan Shutang’s reaction, Mei Lin could tell he was quite anxious himself.
And if Yan Shutang was anxious, he would surely pester the approvals department relentlessly.
Of course, that was none of Yun Zijin’s concern. All she had to do was get the documents and sign them.
Hearing about the progress with the documents, Yun Zijin’s mood visibly brightened.
"I’m in a great mood today. Let’s go shopping!"
The sudden impulse struck Yun Zijin, and she once again craved the thrill of a shopping spree.
After getting to know the sales associates at Jinsheng Mall, Yun Zijin had taken to ordering from them via WeChat and having everything delivered directly to Xingyu Mansion.
Being so pampered by the SAs had made her a bit lazy; it had been a long time since she’d gone shopping in person.
As always, neither Mei Lin nor Zero One would ever object to Yun Zijin’s decisions.
"Of course, Miss."
Zero One expertly changed course, and thirty minutes later, they arrived at Jinsheng Mall.
The moment the sales associates at Jinsheng Mall spotted Yun Zijin, their spirits soared.
The Money Scattering Child was here! If they didn’t get serious, a day’s worth of easy commission would be snatched up by someone else.
Yun Zijin paid no mind to the associates’ fervent stares. She didn’t intentionally seek out luxury brands, but instead began browsing earnestly, going from one shop to the next.
Whenever she saw something she liked, she bought it.
But even if Yun Zijin was trying to be low-key, an entourage of one assistant and seven bodyguards was still bound to attract attention.
"Yun Zijin?"
Yun Zijin had just stepped into an artisan shop when she suddenly heard someone call her name.
She turned to see Sheng Tian, dressed in a white dress.
’We’re not on good terms, so why is she bothering to greet me?’ Yun Zijin couldn’t understand.
"Miss Sheng."
Yun Zijin truly couldn’t stand Sheng Tian, and her expression remained impassive.
"You must be so proud of yourself! I never thought Brother Yun Que would actually be bewitched by a vixen like you!"
Sheng Tian spat the words through gritted teeth, her voice filled with pure hatred.
"Who’s a vixen?"
"You’re a vixen!"
Yun Zijin looked at Sheng Tian with a half-smile.
"PFFT!"
A young woman standing nearby overheard Sheng Tian’s reply and couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Sheng Tian didn’t get it at first, but when she heard the laughter, the gears in her head turned. She finally realized and glared furiously at Yun Zijin. "You insulted me!"
"I did no such thing. Don’t take it so personally, Miss Sheng."
’I haven’t said a single rude word from start to finish.’
Sheng Tian wanted to curse, but she knew Yun Zijin hadn’t actually said anything profane. Still, she understood perfectly that Yun Zijin’s question was a deliberate, subtle dig at her.
"Hmph! Don’t think that just because Brother Yun Que is with you now, he’ll actually end up with you!"
"Do you have any idea what kind of family the Lu Family is? An orphan girl like you, not even acknowledged by your own family, will never win the approval of his parents. I’m the one who’s a suitable match for Brother Yun Que!"
Sheng Tian was always adept at using her family background to intimidate others, a tactic that had never failed her before.
Facing Yun Zijin, she didn’t hesitate to use it again.
After all, you can change many things about a person, but not where they come from.
She knew Yun Zijin was the rumored true heiress of the Xia family, a topic of recent gossip. But comparing the Xia family to the Sheng Family was like an ant trying to shake a great tree.
Yun Zijin mentally rolled her eyes. ’If Lu Yunque were the type to care about social standing, I never would have agreed to date him in the first place.’
Besides, while they hadn’t had a formal meeting with his parents yet, the Lu Family elders were all aware of their relationship.
’If they really had a problem with me, they would’ve shown up with a check to buy me off long ago.’
"Is that so? Well then, you should go share your opinion with the Lu Family elders. I’m sure you’ll be very successful."
With that said, Yun Zijin had no intention of wasting any more words on Sheng Tian and turned to browse in another part of the store.
Having failed to get a rise out of Yun Zijin, Sheng Tian nearly lost control of her expression.
She managed to keep her face in check, but the fists clenched tightly at her sides betrayed her true feelings.
"You don’t like her either?"
A person suddenly emerged and stood beside Sheng Tian.
It was a pity Yun Zijin had already walked away. If she hadn’t, she would have instantly recognized the person approaching Sheng Tian: Cen Mulin, the very woman who had once tried to market a public image of herself and Lu Yunque as close schoolmates.
Sheng Tian, Cen Mulin, and Xia Jiajiao were the three quintessential examples of the socialites and heiresses in Dijing society who were infatuated with Lu Yunque.
Xia Jiajiao was the delusional social-climber type, Cen Mulin was the carefully-crafted-public-image type, and Sheng Tian was the perfectly-matched-background type.
Unfortunately for them, their hopes were dashed by Yun Zijin, the dark horse who had appeared out of nowhere and stolen him away.
Yun Zijin continued her shopping and eventually arrived at a famous bespoke clothing studio in Dijing.
The shop was filled with display pieces, but they were only samples and not for sale, as the studio exclusively offered custom-made items.
There weren’t many people inside, making the shop seem rather quiet.
But Yun Zijin knew that any business able to afford a storefront in such a prime location within Jinsheng Mall was far more successful than its quiet exterior suggested.
"Hello, welcome to Mingji Clothing Studio."
Someone stepped forward to greet Yun Zijin the moment she entered.
"I’d like to commission a few custom ties and pairs of cufflinks. Do you have any recommendations?"
"Everything on display here are our samples. You’re welcome to look around and see what style you prefer."
"Alternatively, you could tell me about the person they’re for—their age, gender, and personality. A photograph would be even better, if you have one."
’Since it’s custom work, I’ll need to create new designs. The pieces on display are just samples I’ve made for previous clients.’
The final pieces delivered to customers were always the result of numerous refinements and modifications.
Yun Zijin took a look around the shop, getting a general sense of the designer’s style.
Overall, the style was a perfect match for Lu Yunque.
Yun Zijin found a photo of the two of them on her phone and showed it to the studio staff member.
The staff member came over and glanced at the photo on Yun Zijin’s phone.
But when he saw who the man in the photo was, the pen in his hand clattered to the floor.
’Business has been slow, and then suddenly the jackpot walks in?’
Although Lu Yunque rarely made public appearances, as a tenant in Jinsheng Mall, it was essential for them to know what the owner looked like.
Otherwise, you never knew when you might inadvertently offend the big boss, and they, the humble tenants, would be the only ones to suffer for it.
"This is... And you are..."
Gao Zhongming wanted to confirm, but Yun Zijin didn’t give a direct answer. "My surname is Yun. This is my number."
Yun Zijin took a business card from her purse and handed it to Gao Zhongming.