What if you were targeted by a cool and aloof beauty?

Upon entering the gift shop, the first thing you notice is a faint floral fragrance.

The shop's walls are beige, the shelves are made of off-white solid wood, and the shop's layout is very neat.

Many young men and women who looked like students gathered in the store to take photos and check in, which suggests it's a very popular spot for online influencers.

Looking inside, the store is filled with a dazzling array of goods, all arranged on shelves according to different color schemes.

Whether it's a souvenir, a party gift, or a business gift, all kinds of gifts are available.

Aromatherapy, candles, perfumes, essential oils, red wine, jewelry, dolls, preserved flowers, dresses...

You can find almost any high-end gift you want there.

At the same time, just like the store's upscale exterior, even the smallest item inside is quite expensive.

Even a seemingly ordinary straw hat costs several hundred yuan.

"They're all so cheap."

Just as An Chen was mentally complaining about the price of the gifts, Jiu Ge looked at the price tag in front of her with some surprise.

"Cheap?" An Chen blinked.

"Wow, that's so cheap!" Jiuge exclaimed with delight.

It was much cheaper than the gifts she had prepared before; this trip was definitely a good deal.

“Hmm…” An Chen remained silent.

We need to redefine the meaning of the word "cheap"...

"Have you found the right thing?"

He took out his phone, checked his balance, and sighed silently.

Fortunately, Jiuge's salary was quite reasonable, otherwise it would have been awkward.

Actually, An Chen hesitated a bit when he walked into the store.

As soon as he entered, he clearly saw a girl next to him secretly taking a few pictures of Jiu Ge with her phone, probably mistaking her for some kind of online celebrity.

However, seeing that Jiu Ge didn't care about the people around her at all, An Chen didn't say anything.

He hadn't been in the store long when he spotted a red wine that cost over two thousand yuan.

At this price, it immediately puts him in the top ten of things he would never have considered buying before.

The wine came in a two-bottle pack, the packaging looked quite elegant, and the price was within An Chen's budget.

The price isn't cheap; even if it were given to Jiuge's wealthy parents, it wouldn't be too stingy.

"Hmm... I've been thinking about it for a while, perfume seems more suitable?" Jiu Ge tugged at An Chen's sleeve with one hand and asked in a low voice.

Because she and An Chen were holding drinks, they couldn't hold hands if they wanted to do anything.

Although Jiuge also felt regretful, there was nothing that could be done about it.

“Okay.” An Chen answered immediately.

Perfume is something that many women, regardless of age, use.

"Then... how should we choose?"

Jiuge pinched An Chen's sleeve with one hand again, then looked around.

Roses in the No Man's Land, Girl from Berlin, Reflection in the Water, Northern Cedars, Bluebells, Orphanage...

She was somewhat stunned by the beautiful bottles of various shapes and colors paired with the perfumes.

Just like with makeup, Jiuge doesn't usually use perfume, so she's really not familiar with perfume knowledge.

“This…” An Chen was stunned.

"Let's search it..." He hesitated for a moment, but still gave this answer.

After finding an empty seat, An Chen and Jiu Ge began researching perfume knowledge on their phones.

Considering that Jiuge's mother seemed difficult to deal with, neither of them wanted to handle the situation casually.

After a ten-minute battle of wits, Jiuge finally chose a suitable perfume.

An Chen glanced at the tag; it also cost several thousand.

Having never formally met Jiu Ge's family, he didn't have a strong sense of just how wealthy they were.

An Chen felt as if he had been subjected to a dimensional reduction attack.

Before paying the bill, Jiuge suddenly handed the half-finished milk tea to Anchen.

Then, she mysteriously ran to another corner of the store.

A short while later, she came over with a small trinket.

"This is for you." Jiuge carefully handed the black and red pendant to An Chen.

This is a pigeon blood ruby ​​pendant, heart-shaped, with an exceptionally clear color despite its darker hue.

“Thank you…but…” An Chen took the pendant with one hand.

He wanted to say it was more like a women's product, but he couldn't bring himself to say it.

An Chen felt as if his and Jiu Ge's roles as boyfriend and girlfriend had been switched without him realizing it.

This kind of thing, this shape of item, should normally be a gift from a boyfriend to his girlfriend, right?

"But...you don't like it?" Jiuge's eyes widened, her tone incredulous.

“I like it,” An Chen replied instantly.

"Then put it on." Jiuge pinched the hem of her skirt shyly and looked at An Chen expectantly.

"The bill hasn't been settled yet," An Chen said expressionlessly.

“Oh right.” Jiuge gave up.

"By the way, how much does this accessory cost?" An Chen asked cautiously.

If it's too expensive, he won't accept it.

“It’s very cheap.” Jiuge blinked, looking completely innocent.

An Chen remained silent.

"How about we get a cheaper one?" he asked tentatively.

"No, this is the one, I like it." Jiuge refused decisively.

“…” An Chen was speechless.

He wanted to go over and pick out something else for Jiuge, but Jiuge had already snatched the things from his hands and run to the counter.

"Wait..." Before An Chen could finish speaking, Jiu Ge had already shown the shop assistant the QR code on her phone that she had prepared beforehand.

"I'll pay," Jiuge said to the clerk.

“…” An Chen fell silent again.

In this situation, how did Jiuge manage to overcome her social anxiety so naturally?

"I'll pay." He opened his phone and quickly stepped forward.

One second before the barcode scanner is engaged.

"Payment successful." The cashier issued an electronic notification sound in advance.

Chapter 137 Your Girlfriend is Beautiful

Jiuge refused to accept An Chen's transfer, citing that An Chen had always secretly paid for everything before.

The two stood there at the door for a while, which attracted many passersby to turn around and look at them from time to time.

After all that fuss, Jiuge forgot about making An Chen wear the pendant she had given him.

In the end, unable to persuade Jiuge, An Chen had no choice but to give up.

It was almost five o'clock.

After telling Jiuge that he shouldn't insist on paying for dinner again, An Chen, carrying bags in his hands and on his back, was led into the buffet restaurant by Jiuge, who had a haughty look on her face.

“Aside from eating at that hotel in Jingcheng, I’ve never specifically gone to eat at a buffet.” Jiuge looked around.

There were dishes everywhere, somewhat like the buffet at Jingcheng Hotel.

The only difference is that, looking around, many of them are eaten raw.

“It is indeed quite different.” An Chen affirmed Jiu Ge’s statement.

"I knew I shouldn't have bought extra drinks; there's so much to drink here," Jiuge said, tilting her head in disapproval.

"Are you two?" The waiter greeted An Chen and Jiu Ge with a smile and ushered them inside.

Seeing that An Chen was carrying a lot of bags, he originally wanted to help An Chen carry some, but because Jiu Ge was holding An Chen's arm so enthusiastically, An Chen simply didn't have a free hand to hand over the things.

“Yes,” An Chen replied.

"You two have a very good relationship. Your girlfriend is very beautiful, like an actress. I wish you happiness," the waiter complimented.

"Thank you," An Chen said with a smile.

Jiuge turned her head away shyly, pretending to look around at the scenery with a blank expression.

Unlike the self-service tables at the Jingcheng Hotel.

The buffet here includes hot pot tables and a barbecue grill.

After putting the things down, An Chen felt much more comfortable.

"What would you like to eat?" he asked.

"I'll eat whatever you eat." Jiuge looked left and right, seemingly suffering from decision paralysis.

"Okay, I'll go get something to grill first. If you want anything else, you can get it too." An Chen nodded, turned around, and went to pick out something with a plate.

Jiuge also grabbed a plate and started choosing things, just like An Chen.

Half a day later, An Chen had already taken several plates of food and started grilling.