Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

Her movements were natural and casual, as if it were just an ordinary contact.

Shimada Sho looked down at the little finger she was hooking, then looked up at her.

Yuki Ayase had already turned her head to look ahead, a faint smile on her lips, seemingly completely unaware of what she was doing.

Shimada Sho opened his mouth, but ultimately did not pull his hand back.

Unlike the young lady or Chizuru Amami, rejection is unlikely to have any effect on her.

Anyway, I promised to spend the whole day with her today.

I'll pay you later.

The two walked side by side along the street, their little fingers intertwined almost imperceptibly.

As they crossed an intersection, Ayase Yuki's hand slipped into his palm without him noticing, and their fingers naturally intertwined.

Shimada Sho subconsciously tightened his fingers.

Yuki Ayase's lips curved into a smile.

“Xiang Jun,” she suddenly spoke.

"Ok?"

"Don't you think this is strange?"

"What's so strange?"

“It’s just that…” She turned to look at Shimada Sho, a faint smile in her eyes, “They were just ordinary classmates at school, but outside they act like a couple.”

After speaking, Shimada Sho remained silent for a moment.

That's really strange.

Although they interact with each other at school, they mostly maintain a basic distance.

Unless it's in private, Yuki Ayase generally doesn't get too close to him.

But now, the two are openly holding hands and walking down the street.

They looked like a man and a woman on a date.

Sho Shimada didn't even know if this counted as a date.

After thinking for a moment, he argued, "You're the one who asked me to stay with you."

“Yes, it’s me.” Ayase Yuki did not deny it. “But Sho-kun can refuse.”

"I will not go back on my promise."

"So Xiang-jun only came because he agreed?"

This time, it was Shimada Sho's turn to remain silent.

Yuki Ayase stared at him for a few seconds, then chuckled softly, "I was just kidding. I know Sho-kun isn't that kind of person."

She let go of his hand, walked in front of Shimada Sho, turned around and walked backwards, her hands behind her back, her skirt swaying gently in the breeze.

"Does Xiangjun know where this place is?"

Shimada Sho glanced around at the surroundings. "Near that hospital from last time."

“Yes.” Yuki Ayase nodded. “My aunt is hospitalized here, so I came to visit her on my way today.”

"aunt?"

“My father’s sister has always been very good to me.” She explained in a calm tone, “She was diagnosed with some problems last week and may need surgery.”

Shimada Sho instinctively wanted to say something comforting, but Ayase Yuki had already turned around and continued walking forward.

"Let's go, Xiangjun, let's pick out a gift for me. My aunt's birthday is coming up soon, and I want to buy it in advance while I have some free time today."

Shimada Sho followed behind her, looking at her slender back, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

The two crossed a street and arrived in front of a large shopping mall.

Yuki Ayase walked through the main gate with practiced ease and took the elevator to the third floor.

The third floor is a jewelry and watch section, and the decor is much more exquisite than downstairs.

Warm yellow light shines on the glass display cases, making all kinds of jewelry sparkle with a charming luster.

Yuki Ayase stopped in front of a brand counter and bent down to look into the glass case.

"Xiangjun, come and take a look, which one looks better?"

Shimada Sho walked over and followed her gaze to the jewelry displayed in the counter.

Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings—each piece was exquisitely crafted, and the prices on the tags were staggering.

"Did you buy this for your aunt?"

“Yes, she likes these.” Yuki Ayase pointed to a necklace with a blue gemstone inlaid in the display case. “How about this one?”

Shimada Sho glanced at the price, "..."

It costs six figures, several million, and it's not cheap even in Japanese yen.

"Too expensive," he honestly commented.

Yuki Ayase blinked. "Is Sho-kun helping me save money?"

"I just think that the thought is what counts, and it doesn't necessarily have to be so expensive."

“That makes sense.” Yuki Ayase nodded, then pointed to another bracelet. “What about this one?”

This is a delicate silver bracelet with a few small stars as pendants; the design is simple and clean.

Perhaps due to the different materials, the price is more than ten times cheaper than the necklace I just saw.

Shimada Sho glanced at it and said, "It's alright."

"What do you mean by 'it's alright'?" Ayase Yuki tilted her head to look at him. "Does Sho-kun think it looks good or not?"

"……nice."

"Then I'll buy this?"

"If you're buying it for your aunt, you should consider whether she'll like it or not."

Yuki Ayase nodded thoughtfully. "Sho-kun is right."

She turned to the saleswoman and said, "Could you please take this out for me?"

The sales assistant smiled and took out the star bracelet. Ayase Yuki took it, held it up to her wrist, and then frowned.

"It seems...too plain."

She turned her gaze to a more ornate bracelet next to her, adorned with tiny diamonds. "What do you think of this, Xiangjun?"

"Does your aunt like fancy things?"

"Yes, she likes shiny things."

"Then let's buy that one."

Yuki Ayase stared at the diamond bracelet for a few seconds, then turned to look at the star bracelet that Sho Shimada had just pointed to, seemingly hesitant.

"Let's wrap them all up," she suddenly decided.

The sales assistant paused for a moment, then said, "Okay, miss."

"Wait a minute," Shimada Sho said, puzzled. "Weren't you only buying one?"

"I'll keep the star bracelet for myself, and give the diamond-studded one to my aunt."

Yuki Ayase replied matter-of-factly, "Sho-kun just said it looks good, and I think it's nice too. I just happen to need a bracelet that I can wear every day."

Ok.

With the leisure of the wealthy, Shimada Sho realized that his problems were somewhat unnecessary.

The sales assistant quickly and efficiently packaged the two bracelets and handed over the bill, saying, "Miss, the total is 396,000 yen."

Yuki Ayase took a card out of her handbag and paused for a moment as she handed it over.

"By the way, Sho-kun." She turned to look at Shimada Sho, a faint smile playing on her lips, "You probably have money in your bag, right?"

Shimada Sho was taken aback. "Yes."

Unexpectedly, she had already figured out his intention to repay the money.

"Consider this star bracelet a way for Xiangjun to return the favor to me." She pointed to the wrapped bracelet. "This one will do."

Shimada Sho glanced at the price of the star bracelet—122,000 yen.

He glanced again at the kraft paper envelope containing 300,000 yuan in his bag.

"What about the rest?"

Even if a bracelet isn't cheap, it wouldn't cost that much.

"The rest..." Ayase Yuki thought for a moment, "Sho-kun, you can pay for this first."

Without hesitation, Shimada Sho took out an envelope from his backpack, pulled out a wad of banknotes, and handed it to the saleswoman.

The sales assistant took the money, counted it, and handed over the change and invoice together.

Shimada Sho stuffed the change back into the envelope, then stuffed the envelope back into his backpack.

Throughout the entire process, Ayase Yuki stood beside him, watching him with a smile.

"Let's go, Sho-kun." She picked up the shopping bag and naturally took Shimada Sho's arm. "We still have things to do."

"what's up?"

"Didn't Xiangjun want to pay back the remaining money?"

Shimada Sho paused in his steps.

Indeed, 144,000 yen is still owed.

He originally intended to give the remaining cash to Ayase Yuki directly, but judging from her attitude, she clearly didn't intend to give him that opportunity.

The two walked out of the jewelry store, with Ayase Yuki linking arms with Shimada Sho as they strolled through the mall.

She stopped as she passed a women's clothing store.

"Xiangjun, go in and take a look."

She dragged Shimada Sho into the store.

Chapter 159 The Date in Progress - Part 2

This is a shop that focuses on mature women's clothing. Most of the dresses hanging on the racks are made of silk and chiffon, with light colors as the main theme. The designs are simple yet sophisticated.

Yuki Ayase released Sho Shimada's arm, walked to a row of dresses, and gently brushed her fingers across the hanger.

"Xiangjun, do you think this looks good?"

She picked up a hazy blue sundress and held it up in front of her.

Shimada Sho glanced at it and said, "It's alright."

"It's 'not bad' again." Ayase Yuki glared at him. "Can't you use a different word, Sho-kun?"

"...It looks pretty good."

"Really?" Ayase Yuki's eyes lit up. "Then I'll give it a try?"

She turned to the shop assistant and said something, and the shop assistant smiled and led her to the fitting room.

Shimada Sho stood there, watching her walk into the fitting room, and looked around listlessly.

There weren't many customers in the store. Besides him, there were only a few young women who had come in groups and were whispering about something in front of the clothes rack on the other side.

A moment later, the fitting room door opened a crack.

"Sho-kun," Ayase Yuki's voice came from inside, "Come here for a moment."

Shimada Sho walked over. "What's wrong?"

"I can't reach the back strap," she said, sounding a little annoyed. "Could you help me tie it?"

Shimada Sho stood at the door of the fitting room, looking at the half-closed door and hesitating to go in.

"Xiang Jun?"