Li Xiaotian and his group entered the clothing store. Inside, a woman who appeared to be a supervisor greeted them with a smile.
Xue Zhiyuan and Ye Qingmei had met just outside their store earlier, and Xue Zhiyuan was a regular customer.
The supervisor, Zhang Dan, had noticed this and was waiting for them to enter.
Seeing Xue Zhiyuan and his entourage walk in, Zhang Dan secretly rejoiced. Xue Zhiyuan was always generous with his spending, so her performance for the month was about to double.
"Mr. Xue, it's been a while! What styles of clothes are you and your friends looking for? We've received some new arrivals recently, would you like me to show you around?"
Zhang Dan said this to Xue Zhiyuan with great enthusiasm, only giving a slight nod to Li Xiaotian and the others as a formality.
After all, the biggest spender among this group was Xue Zhiyuan.
As for the family of three, she had overheard some of their conversation outside. Their situation seemed ordinary, and the husband of the beautiful woman was doing quite poorly.
Their child was already this old, yet he had never bought anything for his wife.
Thinking this, Zhang Dan's disdain for Li Xiaotian grew. A failure, and extremely stingy at that – a man could hardly be more pathetic.
A flicker of arrogance crossed Xue Zhiyuan's face as he glanced disdainfully at Li Xiaotian, his meaning clear.
*See? My status inherently reveals my nobility. You, who can't even afford a car, dared to disrespect me earlier?*
Xue Zhiyuan sneered inwardly, believing Ye Qingmei's useless husband must be regretting not seizing the opportunity to get closer to him.
Xue Zhiyuan nodded to Zhang Dan and then said casually,
"New styles? Then show me. When have I, Xue Zhiyuan, ever not bought the latest styles from your store?"
"Certainly, Mr. Xue!" Zhang Dan beamed, her commission assured.
Zhang Dan walked directly to the mannequin in the display window wearing the dress Ye Qingmei had admired earlier.
It was a white dress.
"Mr. Xue, this dress is called 'The Goddess's Wedding Gown,' designed by a top Italian designer."
"It comes in two colors: black, for a dignified and noble look, and white, for a pure and approachable charm."
"And the price is very reasonable, less than ninety thousand yuan. As a diamond member, if you were to purchase it, it would only cost you sixty-three thousand."
"The price is already quite a bargain."
Zhang Dan continued her effusive introduction, her eyes glinting with delight as she looked at Wang Li beside Xue Zhiyuan.
As for the family of three, she had completely ignored them. There was no point in talking to them; they couldn't afford anything.
"Chairman Xue, this dress is so beautiful! Can I try it on?"
Wang Li hugged Xue Zhiyuan's arm and coquettishly asked, her eyes filled with allure.
"Of course, you can. Try it on. If it fits, then buy it. It's only a little over sixty thousand, too cheap."
Xue Zhiyuan said casually, glancing at Ye Qingmei's family of three with a hint of pride.
"You try it too. Wear the white one."
Li Xiaotian said to Ye Qingmei. Although Ye Qingmei's gaze had not lingered on the dress since entering the store, Li Xiaotian sensed that she genuinely liked it.
"Let's skip it. I don't really like this dress."
Ye Qingmei looked troubled. A dress worth ninety thousand yuan – she had never bought anything so expensive in her life; it was too much of a waste.
"Mommy, please try it on. Tiantian wants to see Mommy wear something fairy-like."
Tiantian's clear voice rang out as she tugged on Ye Qingmei's arm, her face expectant. She also thought the dress was beautiful but regretted that there were no children's sizes.
"See, just satisfy our daughter's wish and try it on," Li Xiaotian encouraged.
"This..." A hint of longing flickered in Ye Qingmei's eyes. She could try it on, but she wouldn't buy it.
"Hello, could you please get me one?" Just as Ye Qingmei decided and spoke to Zhang Dan, she was interrupted by the latter's professional smile.
"I'm sorry, madam. Because this dress is so expensive, if you wish to try it on, we only allow it for our store members or if you can prove you have the ability to purchase it."
Zhang Dan's tone was gentle, her smile unwavering. She wasn't being deliberately difficult; it was simply the store's policy.
Moreover, judging by the attire of Ye Qingmei's family, they didn't seem like people who could afford this dress. Even though they were friends with Xue Zhiyuan, Xue Zhiyuan couldn't possibly pay for them, could he?
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingmei's face flushed with embarrassment, and she quietly said,
"It's okay, then I won't try it on."
Li Xiaotian's expression darkened. He glanced at Zhang Dan. How could he let his wife and daughter suffer any more indignity in his presence?
Just as Li Xiaotian was about to speak, Xue Zhiyuan's voice reached his ears.
"Miss Zhang, this is not right. Madam Ye is my friend, Xue Zhiyuan. Let alone trying on your dress, even if she couldn't afford it, would I, Xue Zhiyuan, let a friend leave disappointed?"
"Hurry up and get Madam Ye a dress to try on. If it fits, I, Xue Zhiyuan, will buy it for her."
"Money, I have plenty!"
Xue Zhiyuan reprimanded Zhang Dan with feigned severity, then spoke dismissively, constantly showcasing his extraordinary status.
"Mr. Xue, you jest. Since you've spoken, I naturally won't disappoint your friend."
Zhang Dan's eyes lit up with joy upon hearing this. It looked like she would earn double commissions today.
"Madam Ye, please follow me. I apologize for earlier; I'll take you to the fitting room right away."
Zhang Dan said to Ye Qingmei, and without waiting for a reply, she extended her hand to guide her to the fitting room.
"Go ahead and try it on!" Just as Ye Qingmei was about to refuse, Li Xiaotian's voice came from beside her, and he gave her a gentle push from behind.
Ye Qingmei had no choice but to follow Zhang Dan to the fitting room.
Only Xue Zhiyuan and Li Xiaotian remained in the store, waiting. Tiantian held Li Xiaotian's hand, her face full of anticipation.
"Brother, I forgot to ask your name earlier. What business are you in?"
Xue Zhiyuan walked over, his expression condescending, his tone casual.
"Li Xiaotian. I'm currently staying home to accompany my family; I'm not in any business." Li Xiaotian replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, a look of contempt flashed across Xue Zhiyuan's face, and his gaze toward Li Xiaotian became even more dismissive. So, he was just an unemployed bum.