After finishing their meal, Du Cheng paid the bill and left with Gu Sixin.
Although the meal cost less than fifty yuan, it was the most expensive one Du Cheng had eaten in the last three years. Ever since his mother fell ill, Du Cheng hadn't even had the chance to eat in such a small place.
For Gu Sixin, this was also a very significant lunch, a lunch she would remember for a lifetime—not because of the money, but because of a person.
Thinking of this, Gu Sixin, who had just walked out of the store, couldn't help but turn her gaze towards Du Cheng.
Du Cheng is also very handsome. While he doesn't have the air of a wealthy young master like Du Yunlong, he possesses great perseverance. Moreover, his deep eyes, as cold as stars, are charming if you look closely.
Many people tend to overlook Du Cheng's appearance because of his reputation as a cripple, but Gu Sixin is completely sure that it doesn't bother her. However, the real reason is probably only known to her.
After leaving Ah Pang's Stir-Fry Shop, Gu Sixin and Du Cheng headed back towards the central street.
This main street is the most bustling and prosperous area in F City. Likewise, the tallest building in F City, the Xinpu Department Store, is also located in the busiest part of the main street.
Xinpu Department Store was Gu Sixin's destination for this trip.
"Gu Sixin, what are we doing here?" Gazing up at the 26 floors of the Xinpu Department Store, Du Cheng was even more perplexed.
"Buying clothes... next month is my birthday, and I want to buy a dress for the party, of course..." Gu Sixin obviously had more to say, but she stopped and gave Du Cheng a mysterious smile. Then, without waiting for Du Cheng to say anything, she took a few short, happy steps and entered the Xinpu Department Store.
Du Cheng had no choice but to follow Gu Sixin inside.
Xinpu Department Store is a true paradise for girls. Almost every international brand of clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, etc., can be found here. Almost every girl in F City dreams of shopping here, but very few actually get to.
Obviously, Gu Sixin knew the place very well and led Du Cheng directly to the twelfth floor of the Xinpu Department Store by elevator.
There are very few shops on the twelfth floor, but they are all quite large. However, Du Cheng doesn't recognize most of the signs.
For someone like Du Cheng, whose clothes never cost more than a hundred yuan, domestic brands like Yichun and Baleno were considered famous. Du Cheng didn't recognize most of the brands in front of him, which were mostly in English.
It's not that Du Cheng doesn't recognize these English words; in fact, his English is quite good. Du Cheng simply doesn't recognize these brands.
Gu Sixin walked decisively towards a large store with the name 'Balenciaga' on the entrance. Fortunately, Du Cheng has a super assistant who knows everything.
As he followed her, Du Cheng asked Xin'er for information about that brand.
For Xin'er, this was naturally a simple task. In less than a millisecond, all the information about 'Balenciaga' and the clothing styles for the next few years appeared before Du Cheng's eyes.
Balenciaga is an internationally renowned fashion brand, famous for its elegant, sophisticated, and impeccably tailored haute couture. Its design style is unmistakable, with exceptional mastery in cutting and sewing. The women's clothing enhances the figure, with the bias cut being one of its specialties, using fluid lines to accentuate specific sensual areas of the female body. The men's clothing is elegant and modern, highlighting French sophistication. Combining meticulous details, comfortable fabrics, and Balenciaga's characteristic craftsmanship and sewing techniques, the brand remains incredibly attractive.
Du Cheng gave it a quick glance. With his current eyesight and memory, even though it was just a fleeting look, he remembered eight or nine out of ten things. At that moment, Du Cheng followed Gu Sixin into the Balenciaga boutique.
Due to Balenciaga's luxury positioning, its boutiques are not as crowded as other clothing brands. At that moment, aside from a few sales clerks and managers, there were only two middle-aged women choosing clothes in the boutique.
As soon as Gu Sixin and Du Cheng entered, a tall and beautiful saleswoman with a sweet and gentle smile approached them.
The saleswoman discreetly observed Gu Sixin and Du Cheng. Although Gu Sixin was dressed simply, her beauty and elegance were undeniable, so the saleswoman naturally classified her as someone with purchasing power.
As for Du Cheng, the saleswoman barely glanced at him before looking away. Although Du Cheng's expression was very calm, his cheap and worn-out clothes made the shrewd saleswoman confidently categorize him as someone who couldn't afford anything. A hint of disdain appeared in her eyes.
Although the saleswoman tried to hide it well, Du Cheng discovered it instantly with his current eyesight. However, Du Cheng didn't care. Such disdain had never caused a stir in his previous life.
"Du Cheng, come here a moment." Gu Sixin didn't notice anything strange about the saleswoman, as her gaze quickly shifted to several newly arrived pieces of women's clothing. She simply waved at Du Cheng and walked towards them.
These were the latest Balenciaga women's clothing designs for this year, and they had just arrived yesterday. Gu Sixin immediately fell in love with one of the most elegant pieces: a long white dress with touches of purple and a delicate shawl.
"Du Cheng, do you think this dress is pretty?" Gu Sixin loved the dress at first sight, her eyes sparkling with joy. As for the price, she didn't even look at it.
"The style is very nice, why don't you try it on first?" Upon closer inspection, Du Cheng noticed that the dress Gu Sixin had in mind was very similar to one that Balenciaga would release two years later, only the latter was more elegant and refined. A bold idea crossed Du Cheng's mind, but he didn't express it.
"Mhm." Seeing that Du Cheng also said it looked good, Gu Sixin was happy and then headed to the fitting room guided by the saleswoman.
Du Cheng sat on the sofa where they received guests. Although his clothes were cheap and of poor quality, Balenciaga was still a big brand. As soon as Du Cheng sat down, another saleswoman offered him a cup of hot tea.
However, before Du Cheng could confirm his suspicions, he saw the person he least wanted to see walk in from outside.
The person who entered was Du Yunlong, dressed in an elegant designer casual suit. With his handsome face and the air of a wealthy young master, Du Yunlong's presence immediately captured the attention of the sales clerks and the store manager.
Du Yunlong's objective was clear. After smiling and dismissing the saleswomen's enthusiasm by saying he was looking for someone, he walked directly towards Du Cheng.
Du Cheng remained impassive, calmly drinking his hot tea, his gaze cold, as if he hadn't noticed Du Yunlong's presence.
"I didn't expect you to have some hidden skill. But don't get so smart. So what if you have some skill? You're still an ant that I, Du Yunlong, can crush at will." Du Yunlong was clearly very displeased with Du Cheng's attitude. He sat down opposite him and said with great disdain.
"Whatever you say." However, Du Cheng remained impassive in the face of Du Yunlong's provocation. His years of experience had given him a serenity greater than that of his contemporaries. Besides, Du Cheng had no intention of paying him any attention.
The more Du Cheng acted this way, the more enraged Du Yunlong became. However, Du Yunlong was quite good at suppressing his anger and didn't explode. He simply scoffed, "Hmph, Du Cheng, you should think hard about who you are. Don't think you're someone important just because you're sitting here. If it weren't for Si Xin, you wouldn't even be qualified to enter here."
Du Cheng continued to ignore Du Yunlong's taunts, because he knew his indifference was the most powerful form of retaliation.
Sure enough, seeing Du Cheng still silent, calmly drinking his hot tea while looking towards the fitting rooms, Du Yunlong was already showing signs of anger. For him, a proud son of heaven, being ignored by someone he had always despised and bullied was the greatest insult he could receive.
At that precise moment, the fitting room door, which was not far away, opened, and Gu Sixin, in a new outfit, walked out slowly.