Speaking of which, Jiang Churan couldn't help but look at the prices on the shelves again.
When she saw the numbers clearly, she couldn't help but let out a soft cry of surprise.
"I knew this was expensive, but I didn't expect a 75ml bottle of face cream to cost over 3,900 yuan."
In less than ten minutes, the two had already walked out from the counter.
When checking out, Jiang Cheng conveniently had the perfume Jiang Churan mentioned earlier gift-wrapped.
Of course, he still got two sets of everything.
Jiang Cheng handed the items to Jiang Churan: "This set is for you, the perfume is inside too. Let's consider this our gift to Shen Shuang."
Although Jiang Churan had wondered about it when Jiang Cheng bought two sets earlier,
she hadn't dared to ask since she wasn't sure.
Jiang Churan stared wide-eyed at the luxury shopping bag, which was priced at nearly ten thousand yuan. Her heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly waved her hands in a panic.
"This... this is for me? No need, really no need! I don't use these things at all normally..."
Before she could finish, Wang Sheng had already appeared behind Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng was quick-handed; without a word, he handed the items in his hand to Wang Sheng.
Then, with a smile and a relaxed tone, he explained to Jiang Churan, "Just think of it as a thank-you gift for helping me pick out the presents. I'll have someone put them in the car first; it's quite inconvenient to carry them while shopping."
Wang Sheng nodded to Jiang Churan, skillfully took the shopping bags from Jiang Cheng, and then turned to leave.
Everything happened so fast that Jiang Churan was completely stunned, forgetting for a moment how to refuse.
It took a good while before she snapped back to her senses as if waking from a dream, and she couldn't help but marvel.
"Wow, as expected of a big shot. This scene of a Bodyguard carrying shopping bags—besides seeing it on my phone, this is the first time I've seen it in person."
Hearing Jiang Churan's surprised words, the corners of Jiang Cheng's mouth curled up slightly into a faint, almost imperceptible smile.
A hint of playfulness flickered in his eyes, which were as bright as stars, as he responded lightheartedly, "Do you want me to call them over to follow behind you?"
Jiang Churan was instantly amused by his words and burst into laughter, her fair face blooming with a smile as radiant as spring flowers.
"No, no, I can't afford these expensive things anyway. Where would I need a Bodyguard?"
After saying that, however, an indescribable emotion involuntarily surged deep within Jiang Churan's heart.
She couldn't deny that a small part of it was indeed triggered by those high-end skincare products worth a fortune.
But more importantly, it was the unspeakable sense of pleasure and satisfaction brought by Jiang Cheng unhesitatingly standing up to support her in the shop just now.
This feeling was like warm spring sunlight gently spilling into her heart, immersing her entire being in a sweet and happy atmosphere.
Jiang Cheng lifted his wrist, his gaze quickly scanning the hands of his watch.
Exactly twenty minutes had passed since the system issued the task.
Coming out of Dior, he had only spent twenty thousand yuan, ten thousand of which was for Shen Shuang's gift.
So, rounding it off, it was basically like he hadn't spent a single cent??
Thinking of this, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but complain internally.
What a joke, what a joke.
Jiang Cheng turned his head and quickly scanned the surroundings.
Not far ahead, the signs of several well-known brands were clustered together.
Not only were there highly sought-after high-end luxury brands like Hermès and Bottega Veneta, but popular brands like Celine and Gucci were also prominently featured.
Of course, household names like Chanel and LV were certainly not missing.
In addition, there were many jewelry counters.
Jiang Cheng discreetly glanced at the ordinary bag Jiang Churan was carrying.
Jiang Cheng hadn't missed a single detail of that strange look the Sales Associate gave Jiang Churan earlier.
Normally, most people might not have much of a special feeling about these so-called bags and such items.
But when you walk into the luxury malls of Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou,
the subtle differences and perceptions between people become exceptionally significant.
Setting everything else aside, take the SKP China Central Place, Wangfujing, and Sanlitun in Kyoto for example.
Or places like Hang Lung Plaza and New World in Magic City, which also gather many high-end luxury brands; the situation is the same.
These places are hubs where major luxury brands congregate.
Here, not only do all kinds of luxury cars appear in clusters,
but even the people strolling and shopping in the malls usually carry designer bags whose famous names can be mentioned at a moment's notice.
Being in such an environment filled with a thick atmosphere of consumption and materialism for a long time,
the Sales Associates have developed a pair of sharp, discerning eyes.
From the very first moment they see a customer, they often start by meticulously sizing up the person's overall outfit from head to toe.
They then use their experience to judge exactly what the visitor's purchasing power is.
Jiang Cheng asked Jiang Churan: "If I wanted to buy a gift for my girlfriend, and chose based on your aesthetic and preferences, which brand do you think would please a girl more: a Chanel bag, an LV bag, a Gucci bag, or maybe an Hermès bag?"
Hearing these words, the tiny ripples that had originally surfaced in Jiang Churan's heart vanished without a trace instantly.
Seeing Jiang Cheng looking at her, Jiang Churan forced a smile and replied, "Um... personally, I might lean towards LV. I always feel like their styles are relatively more classic."
Jiang Cheng also noticed Jiang Churan's internal conflict and discomfort, but he didn't say much.
If he told her he was going to buy nearly a million yuan worth of things for her, Jiang Churan would definitely refuse.
Even if she accepted it in her heart, she would probably be hesitant when picking them out.
That would provide no bonus at all to the pleasure level judged by the system.
So it was better to stick to the original plan.
Keep quiet for now, and once everything is ready, directly present the carefully selected gifts to Jiang Churan.
That way, it might even bring her an unexpected surprise.
The worse Jiang Churan felt now, the more surprised she would probably be when she received the gifts later.
In the LV store, Jiang Cheng pointed to several bags priced at over thirty thousand yuan.
Although some bags around ten or twenty thousand were okay, the price was too low.
Though it might sound a bit heartless,
Jiang Cheng didn't have much time. He turned to look at Jiang Churan beside him and asked, "What do you think of these?"
Jiang Churan's gaze fell on those bags that she considered beyond her reach. She involuntarily nodded and softly replied, "They're all very pretty."
After nodding, Jiang Cheng spoke directly to the counter lady, "Pack them all up. Swipe the card."
Such an overbearing move left Jiang Churan stunned. She stared wide-eyed at Jiang Cheng, as if unable to believe her ears.
The Sales Associate was also stunned by Jiang Cheng's action. Her movements stopped, and her mouth opened slightly in a look of surprise.
After a good while, the Sales Associate snapped back to her senses and hurriedly said, "Alright, sir, please wait a moment."