After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 38 Like a Young Couple
Heavy makeup is not popular these days.

Unless it's a formal occasion or they need to be on camera, women usually dress casually, with just a bit of vanishing cream and lipstick. Even if they wear lipstick, it's usually very light, and flaming red lips are only worn in nightclubs.

Qiao Suiqing's outfit was very simple, with no makeup on, and she had her hair tied in a ponytail, like the morning light, fresh, natural and not dazzling.

"Sister Suiqing, I didn't realize you were so beautiful."

Zhou Haoran praised sincerely.

Qiao Suiqing pursed his lips and smiled, pinching his arm lightly, "Slippery tongue."

The two left work early.

The shopping street is not far away.

Zhou Haoran happened to come over to buy some clothes.

I will be going to the front line to run business next week.

As a salesperson, you have to wear formal attire. In this hot weather, even if you don't wear a jacket, you still need a shirt, trousers, and leather shoes. After walking around outside all day, you will inevitably smell like sweat.

I need to buy a few more sets to change into.

Cheap, sloppy, and baggy ones definitely won't do.

This expense is not small.

Qiao Suiqing has a good eye. Having her accompany me is much better than the last time I went out with Dongfang Lang.

Every time Zhou Haoran tries on clothes, she can give very accurate evaluation.

"Why don't you try that one..."

"No, hurry up."

"It's okay. If there are no buses, there are still taxis."

"How expensive is that? Live life to the fullest, sis!"

Zhou Haoran was tired of trying on clothes, so efficiency was king and he checked out quickly.

A gray-white Shanshan suit, two shirts, one blue and one white, a pair of Aokang leather shoes, a Youngor tie...

A total of 1340 yuan!

That blue shirt is very expensive. It is said to be a brand from Hong Kong Island and costs 229 yuan!
After buying it, Qiao Suiqing still felt unsatisfied.

This time she set her eyes on a famous brand store - Montagut.

Zhou Haoran was startled and quickly grabbed her fair wrist, "Sister, I'm not going anymore. I have no money."

"I'll buy it for you."

Qiao Suiqing reassured him.

Zhou Haoran said: "Who can't afford to spend money? There's no need. It's too expensive."

This area, the heart of the harbor and the former central commercial district of the concession area, was ridiculously expensive. Montagut, a famous brand of the era, cost at least 1000 yuan for even the most basic polo shirt!

It's simply not necessary.

Qiao Suiqing chuckled and said, "It's okay. I'll take you to buy something high-end. When you go to meet clients, you'll have face."

Zhou Haoran said, "It's too expensive. I don't need it. What can't I do with this money?"

“You don’t have to spend any money…”

"If you want to buy it, buy it yourself. I don't want it anyway."

"Then what do you want?"

Qiao Suiqing was reluctant to buy himself such an expensive brand as "Montagut".

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "You don't need anything. I already have a pager, what else could I need? How about I buy you a dress or something? I still have over 200 yuan left."

"Where did you get so much money?" Qiao Suiqing pursed his lips, very curious, "Did you get your salary?"

Zhou Haoran said, "No, I got a half-month advance on my salary, which is 400 yuan. My mom gave me 1000 yuan, and Dongfang lent me 200 yuan... That's 1600 yuan now. I stayed in a hotel for the past few days, which cost me 100 yuan, and I also bought a pair of clean shorts..."

"Hmm?" Qiao Suiqing keenly grasped his choice of words, his expression changing slightly. "Hotel? You're staying in a hotel?"

"Yup!"

Zhou Haoran took it for granted.

The two were strolling side by side in the pedestrian street. Upon hearing this, Qiao Suiqing turned around, stood in front of him, stared into his eyes, and asked, "Have you been staying in a hotel these days?" Zhou Haoran was slightly stunned. "Yes, what's wrong?"

Qiao Suiqing seemed a little angry, his face flushed. "Didn't you say the station arranged staff dormitories?"

"When did I say that?"

"My mom knows everything!"

"Ok?"

Zhou Haoran suddenly realized.

To reassure his parents, he'd made up a lie, saying the station would provide staff housing. Given the atmosphere in the alley, and his parents' desire to show off their son's prowess, word would have spread quickly.

It reached Qiao Suiqing's ears.

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "I lied to my mom about that. They don't know, but you don't? I'm only in the fourth tier. How can I be qualified to live in the staff dormitory?"

Qiao Suiqing stamped her foot in anger. Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, not knowing whether it was because of the heat or her anxiety. She said in a reproachful tone, "Then why didn't you tell me?"

"This matter..." Zhou Haoran scratched his head, "It's useless to tell you, right? You are only in the third tier, you don't even qualify to live in the dormitory."

"Come with me!"

Qiao Suiqing glared at him and grabbed his arm.

"Where to go?"

Zhou Haoran was reluctant. He hadn't gotten enough rest in the past two days staying in the small hotel, so he wanted to go home quickly and have a good sleep.

Qiao Suiqing didn't let go, "You'll know when you get there."

"Um... that... Sister Suiqing..." Zhou Haoran felt a little embarrassed. He took two quick steps, leaned over, and whispered, "Sister Suiqing, we are grown up now. We are different from when we were little."

"Ok?"

Qiao Suiqing turned to look at him with a suspicious look.

Zhou Haoran lowered his head and gestured for her to hold his hand. "Let's do this, like a young couple holding hands."

As soon as these words came out, Qiao Suiqing's face flushed bright red. She quickly let go, feeling somewhat embarrassed and annoyed. She said coquettishly, "You are so good, Zhou Haoran. Now that you have entered the stage, you have become so capable? You even dare to tease me? Do you believe that I will complain to Auntie like before and beat your butt to pieces?"

"No, I didn't tease you." Zhou Haoran quickly explained, "It's nothing. You're a celebrity, aren't you? I was afraid that if someone saw me, it would affect your reputation."

"What kind of celebrity am I?"

Qiao Suiqing gave him a cold look.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Great host!"

Qiao Suiqing smiled sweetly and winked at him playfully, "Do I look the same as on TV?"

"Well, it's not quite the same."

"What's the difference?"

“Even more beautiful than on TV.”

"Who did you learn this from?" Qiao Suiqing was both angry and amused. "You're just saying sweet things. Do you think I'm a little girl in school?"

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "She's just prettier than on TV."

Qiao Suiqing curled his lips slightly and snorted, "You're talking nonsense. When we record the show, there are special makeup artists. I just put on some vanishing cream today. How can it compare?"

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "She's more beautiful without makeup."

"Pfft!" Qiao Suiqing couldn't help but laugh at him and patted him, "Who did you learn this from... Well, this is good. When you work at the station, it doesn't hurt to say more nice things."

"Where are we going?"

"To the little hotel where you're staying."

"What are you doing?" Zhou Haoran pulled the corner of his mouth and lowered his voice, "That's where young couples go. The room is full of those weird noises."

Qiao Suiqing didn't understand what he meant and said, "Moving the luggage."

Zhou Haoran was slightly startled. "Where should I move to? I don't have a dormitory to live in."

"You're in trouble, but you don't come to me? You're just trying to show off." Qiao Suiqing seemed a little resentful towards him. His eyes were dim and his voice was soft, but his attitude was firm. "Go to my place!"

(End of this chapter)