Zhang Mengyao's eyes lit up with excitement. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
Upon entering the Cartier store, a sales associate immediately approached them with a warm greeting.
Let's not even mention all the designer brand shopping bags Lin Xian was carrying. The mere presence of the Vacheron Constantin watch on his wrist was enough for the sales associate to take notice.
What truly caught her attention, however, was the Cartier couple's bracelet that Lin Xian was wearing on his other wrist—one of their new summer designs.
Facing such a high-quality customer, the sales associate immediately became extra attentive.
Seeing Lin Xian looking a bit tired and glancing at the excited Zhang Mengyao, the sales associate smiled and said, "We've just received a new batch of coffee. Would you two like to try some?"
Lin Xian had only intended to take a break in the lounge area, but this sales associate's thoughtfulness made him develop a sudden fondness for Cartier.
He glanced at the sales associate with gratitude and then said to Zhang Mengyao, "Let's go have a coffee first."
"Fine."
Zhang Mengyao didn't notice anything unusual. She just thought that the service at this store was unexpectedly good.
"Please follow me."
The sales associate led them to the lounge area, and Lin Xian plopped down on the couch, letting out a deep breath.
While the sales associate was getting the coffee, Zhang Mengyao asked, "What do you want to buy?"
"A fountain pen!"
He didn't really want to buy anything, but since they were here, he thought he might as well pick something up.
Lately, he had been practicing his calligraphy with a pen and was doing quite well, almost reaching an intermediate level. Buying a good fountain pen would be useful.
Additionally, he still needed over 10,000 experience points to level up to LV4 in the system.
He aimed to get that done in one go and fully upgrade to LV4.
Zhang Mengyao was stunned. "Does Cartier even sell fountain pens?"
"Over there, that display case has some small items. You can take a look." Lin Xian pointed to a display case in front of them.
Zhang Mengyao, a bit skeptical, stood up and walked toward the display.
The case was filled with various items, such as keychains, money clips, and tie pins…
Taking another look at the prices, Zhang Mengyao immediately turned and walked back to the lounge area.
"Sorry, I'm leaving!"
The cheapest button was over 2,000 yuan, and the most expensive ones were priced at 55,000 yuan!
The money clips and tie pins were all over 5,000 yuan.
Earlier, in stores like Prada and Versace, although she found the prices expensive, she could still understand it. Clothes costing thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan was within her grasp.
But now, she found it hard to comprehend, her values shaken.
Sitting back down on the couch, Zhang Mengyao sighed. "How hopeless! My entire month's living expenses wouldn't even be enough to buy a button."
"Don't feel discouraged! Jinling University is a 985 university. Once you graduate and start working, you'll realize that even the things you can't afford now, you'll still be unable to afford later."
At first, Zhang Mengyao thought Lin Xian was trying to comfort her, feeling a bit touched.
But in the end, she realized that this was just a cup of hard truths!
She shot him a glare and then said, "Now I understand why so many women are willing to sell themselves for money. I used to read about female college students being kept by rich men online, and I didn't get it."
"Now I understand. Facing this kind of temptation, it's really hard to resist!"
Lin Xian didn't know how to respond because if he did, Zhang Mengyao would definitely snap at him.
What could he do? After all, he was the "rich guy" she was talking about!
"Why aren't you speaking? Are you guilty?"
Lin Xian was speechless. "I'm silent, and you're still attacking me?"
"I'm guilty of what?"
Zhang Mengyao snorted. "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Men are always eating from the bowl while looking at what's in the pot. Don't think I won't keep an eye on you for Princess Yan!"
"Sorry to keep you two waiting!"
At that moment, the sales associate returned with two steaming cups of coffee.
"Thank you!"
Lin Xian thanked her, took the coffee, and sipped it to cover up his awkwardness.
To be honest, when he first applied to South Finance University, it was because of all the beautiful girls there.
After a while, the sales associate spoke up again, "What would you two like to see?"
Putting the coffee down, Lin Xian said, "Take me to see the fountain pens."
"Of course, sir, this way please!"
The sales associate wasn't disappointed at all. As an employee of a top luxury brand, she understood that such customers weren't about making a one-time sale.
Instead, they focused on building long-term relationships and ensuring the customers felt comfortable.
Even if Lin Xian didn't buy anything, she would still treat him with enthusiasm.
That's one of the key differences between luxury brands like Cartier and smaller brands.
Of course, not just anyone would get the same treatment Lin Xian was receiving.
Cartier had many different fountain pen styles, and Lin Xian finally picked out a gold-plated fountain pen priced at 18,600 yuan!
He paid with his card.
After buying the fountain pen, Lin Xian checked the time and said, "It's getting late, let's grab dinner together!"
"No, I'm heading back to school." Zhang Mengyao shook her head, refusing.
After all, she wasn't Lin Xian's girlfriend. She had treated him to lunch earlier because he had helped her with her luggage.
And this afternoon, she had been helping him shop as a friend.
But if she stayed for dinner, it would get a little complicated.
Lin Xian understood her meaning and nodded. "Alright, then be safe on your way back."
After Zhang Mengyao left, Lin Xian randomly found a star-rated hotel near Jinling Eagle Shopping Center to stay in.
At least in terms of safety, a star-rated hotel was much better than a budget one.
After getting to his hotel room and closing the door, Lin Xian ordered some takeaway online and opened the system interface.
Host: Lin Xian
Level: LV4
LV4 Privilege Reward: Earn 0.8 yuan every time you blink
Upgrade Experience: 867/2,000,000 (Experience can only be earned through spending; borrowing or earning money won't give experience!)
System Mall: [Professional Chess Skills Book]
Items: [LV3 Privilege Gift Package] *1, [LV4 Privilege Gift Package] *1
Skills: [One-Handed Ferrari Driving]
Amount: 71,913.3 yuan
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