"Hello there, two beautiful ladies!"
Qin Chuan strode towards Teacher Yang and her best friend.
Yang Zimo gave a faint smile upon seeing Qin Chuan standing before her. She then introduced him to her friend, "An Nuo, this is Qin Chuan!"
The woman called An Nuo mumbled, "Of course I know who he is!"
Her gaze then swept over Qin Chuan, scrutinizing him from head to toe. She commented, "Your height is acceptable, your physique is not bad. As for your looks, they're a bit lacking, not quite worthy of my Teacher Yang!"
Her voice was not at all subdued, as if she intended for Qin Chuan to hear it.
"Miss, perhaps you should open your eyes wider and take another look!"
Qin Chuan took a large step forward, standing directly in front of An Nuo. They were less than a meter apart. Angrily, he chided,
"Don't think that just because you're Teacher Yang's best friend, and as stunning as you are—rivaling Diao Chan in beauty, surpassing Xi Shi in charm—you can just say whatever you please!"
"With my looks, I have eyes, I have a nose, and a mouth that knows how to speak. How am I not worthy of Teacher Yang?"
"Without my ugliness, how can Teacher Yang's heavenly beauty be accentuated?"
An Nuo seemed completely taken aback that Qin Chuan would act so unpredictably. She was stunned by his barrage of words and stood there frozen.
It wasn't until a soft snicker came from beside her that Yang Zimo's beautiful large eyes curved into crescents. "I told you long ago that this guy is thick-skinned, but you didn't believe me!"
"Do you believe it now?"
"That mouth of his is practically made for coaxing girls!"
An Nuo finally snapped back to reality. Her slightly narrow phoenix eyes seemed to re-examine Qin Chuan, appraising him thoroughly once more.
"I see now. This fellow relied on his thick skin and sweet talk to make our little fairy fall for him and descend from the heavens!"
"Oh, stop it, what nonsense are you spouting now!"
Yang Zimo playfully punched her best friend, a blush rising on her fair cheeks.
An Nuo dodged with a playful grin. "Am I wrong about anything?"
"It's said that a good woman is afraid of a persistent man. With your proud and aloof personality, you probably wouldn't make the first move in this lifetime!"
Qin Chuan gave An Nuo a thumbs-up. "Miss An Nuo, your insight is truly remarkable. You've hit the nail on the head!"
"My Teacher Yang is simply too tsundere. It can't be helped. Since we're going to be family in the future, if she doesn't make a move, I have to!"
Yang Zimo could no longer bear the nonsensical banter from her best friend and Qin Chuan. She stomped her foot in embarrassed frustration, "Qin Chuan, what nonsense are you talking about now? Who... who is going to be family with you!"
"See, not only is she tsundere, but she's also thin-skinned. Say a little too much, and she's like this!"
Qin Chuan spread his hands innocently.
"Hahaha... Hahaha!!!"
An Nuo, standing beside them, was already laughing uncontrollably. Yang Zimo couldn't take it anymore. Usually a lady, she became enraged and playfully kicked Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan gasped in pain and hopped on one leg like a rooster, looking utterly hilarious.
"I'll kick you to death! I'll kick you until your mouth learns to stay shut and stops spouting nonsense all day!"
Yang Zimo said fiercely.
"I won't say it! I won't say it anymore!"
Qin Chuan wisely chose to surrender. Even the most beautiful fairy had a temper, and jokes should only go so far.
"Um... are there any coffee shops or quiet bars around here? Let's find a place to sit."
"Standing on the street chatting isn't ideal!"
Qin Chuan quickly changed the subject.
"What's a 'qing ba'?" An Nuo asked curiously. As for Yang Zimo, she was already accustomed to it, as Qin Chuan often invented new terms.
"Uh... it's like a quiet bar, without all the rowdy, chaotic stuff."
Qin Chuan explained.
An Nuo's expression cleared. She quickly shook her head. "There isn't one around here. As for coffee shops, they're so bitter. What's the fun in drinking that? It's not as good as cola or soda!"
Qin Chuan now understood why Yang Zimo and An Nuo were such good friends. They shared similar tastes.
"Qin Chuan, right? Can you drive?"
An Nuo asked again.
"Yes!"
"Alright then, Teacher Yang and I haven't been shopping in a while. Here's your chance to be our driver. Willing?"
"Of course, I'm willing to serve two beautiful ladies!"
Qin Chuan agreed without hesitation. The fact that Yang Zimo had asked him to come over today, and brought her best friend along, was a good sign.
Qin Chuan also hoped to use An Nuo to learn more about Teacher Yang's preferences and past.
"Xiao Mo, let's take your car. mine hasn't been washed and it's a bit dirty!"
An Nuo said to Yang Zimo.
Yang Zimo nodded, took a set of car keys from her bag, and handed them to Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan glanced at the keys. They were for a Mercedes. This certainly matched the Yang family's considerable wealth.
He pressed the remote, and a silver-gray Mercedes sedan nearby beeped. Qin Chuan followed the sound and saw it was a Mercedes CL600.
"Tsk tsk, a million-dollar luxury sedan!"
Qin Chuan lowered his voice and winked at Teacher Yang.
He knew a bit about cars. In this era, this kind of luxury Mercedes cost around a million yuan, and it was in high demand with limited supply.
Teacher Yang's pretty face flushed again. She didn't like being so flashy, but there was nothing she could do. Her family seemed to have cars like this, so she had to make do.
Furthermore, although she could drive, she rarely did. This time, she had been persuaded by her best friend.
The three of them got into the car. The front passenger seat was empty, as both Yang Zimo and An Nuo chose to sit in the back. Soon, the Mercedes pulled away.
About half an hour later, the Mercedes stopped at the foot of a large shopping mall. Qin Chuan looked up and saw the mall's name was Guomao Building!
Upon entering, he was greeted by rows of high-end counters and brands. This was clearly a place for the wealthy to shop, a place that ordinary people would shy away from.
Qin Chuan couldn't help but pat his pocket. He suddenly remembered he didn't have much money left in his bank card, only a few thousand yuan. The rest had been invested in his accounts. He wondered if it would be enough.
Yang Zimo and An Nuo, walking ahead, seemed very familiar with the place. As soon as they entered, the two women held hands and headed straight for the second floor, chattering incessantly.
Qin Chuan followed behind leisurely, not paying much attention.
Soon, the three of them reached the second floor. An Nuo led Yang Zimo into a foreign brand women's clothing store. They sold women's clothing in all sorts of colors, dazzling to the eye.
To avoid any awkwardness, Qin Chuan didn't follow them in. Instead, he chose to stand in the corridor outside, enjoying the scenery of the mall.
The women here were all dressed fashionably, their long, fair legs parading below and on the floors above, catching the eye.
Just as he was enjoying the view, a magnetic voice suddenly reached his ears: "Are all the beauties here very good-looking?"
Qin Chuan turned his head and saw that An Nuo had emerged at some point, but Teacher Yang was nowhere to be seen.