84: Buying clothes - 2

The two of them squeezed into Wuai Clothing City with the crowd.

As soon as they entered, it felt like stepping into another world in an instant.

The noisy chatter, the mixed smell of fabrics, the densely hung clothes of all styles, and the enthusiastic calls from shopkeepers rising and falling... everything was filled with the steaming vitality of the marketplace.

As they walked, Ye Cheng still seemed a bit hung up on the earlier questioning of her "C cup." She looked down at herself and couldn't help but emphasize again:

"I really am a C! Most girls are A or B, C is already way above average, okay!"

Jiang Ye couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, women's obsession with their figures is everywhere.

He glanced at her chest, stroked his chin, and said with a smile, "I don't believe it unless you show me."

Ye Cheng: "..."

She completely gave up on continuing the argument with this rogue. Grabbing Jiang Ye's arm, she charged fiercely into the sea of clothing:

"Let's go! Time to buy clothes! Today, I must make you look presentable!"

For the next three hours, Jiang Ye thoroughly relived the childhood days dominated by his mom and shrouded in the fear of shopping.

Women, especially those determined to save money, unleash a level of combat power and patience that can suffocate any man who thinks "good enough is enough."

In a shop selling wool coats, Ye Cheng took a liking to a beige short wool coat priced at 260 yuan.

First, she tried it on and looked at herself in the mirror from left to right, sighed slightly, and then began her performance.

"Auntie, the wool content in this coat doesn't seem high enough; it feels a bit scratchy to the touch."

"Is there something off about the waistline? It makes my shoulders look too broad."

"This beige seems a bit yellowish; it doesn't really complement my skin tone, does it?"

"This style... doesn't seem very trendy this year, right? I haven't seen anyone wearing it on the streets."

"Forget it, forget it. I'll take it for 100 yuan. If not, we'll just go look elsewhere."

Jiang Ye watched as the saleswoman, who had started off calm and eloquent, went from handling it with ease to frowning, then to sweating slightly on her forehead. After a 20-minute tug-of-war, she was successfully defeated by Ye Cheng at a "rock-bottom price" of 135 yuan.

Even!

The saleswoman even gave Ye Cheng a cute sweater chain and asked her to check out the shop across the way.

When picking clothes for Jiang Ye, Ye Cheng treated him like a merciless mannequin, patting and tapping him while unleashing a barrage of words at the stall owners, uncles, and aunties.

Sometimes she pretended to be dissatisfied, pulling Jiang Ye as if to leave: "Ah, let's go, hubby. We'll buy it on Taobao when we get back; it's much cheaper there!"

Other times she played pitiful: "Uncle, we're still college students and don't have much money. Could you just knock off five yuan?~"

She could even switch roles instantly: "Sis, we run a clothing shop in the Hunnan University District. We're here today to pick up some stock. Give us a fair price, and I'll hang it up as a sample when I get back!"

With this combination of tactics, she practically swept through the entire floor.

In the end, Ye Cheng successfully put together two sets of "battle attire" for herself:

One set was a gentle senior style: beige short wool coat + light gray semi-high-neck fitted knit dress + brown Chelsea boots;

The other set was a cool and sexy style: black matte leather jacket + black high-neck fitted top + black high-waisted fitted pants + black open-back stiletto heels.

Total cost for the two outfits: 1,024 yuan.

According to Ye Cheng, which set to wear on Christmas Eve would depend on the styles of the other girls in the dorm. She planned to "go against the grain" to achieve "precision strikes"!

As for Jiang Ye's outfit, it was a simple street style: black short lightweight down jacket + charcoal gray hooded sweatshirt + black tapered cargo pants + black combat boots.

Altogether, it cost 460 yuan.

But it had to be admitted, Ye Cheng's aesthetic sense was truly on point.

When Jiang Ye took off his slightly bulky, vaguely styled online-bought down jacket and jeans and put on this new outfit, his entire aura instantly improved by several levels.

The well-fitted cut outlined his tall and straight figure, and the dark color scheme made him look clean and sharp. The bit of weariness from delivering takeout was swept away, replaced by a fresh and handsome "college guy" image. Even the saleswoman couldn't help but take a second look and praise, "My clothes really are great."

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Carrying their bags of spoils out of Wuai Clothing City, Ye Cheng patted her hands in satisfaction, bumped Jiang Ye with her shoulder, and said with a smile:

"So? My taste isn't bad, right? 460 yuan but looks like 46,000 yuan!"

Jiang Ye smacked his lips, looked at the 4,600 yuan cashback that had just arrived in his system account, and nodded with mixed feelings:

"Yeah, professional skills, unbeatable value for money. Let's go, let's go, next stop, watch shopping! My Patek Philippe is calling to me!"

"So you only know Patek Philippe, huh? Totally exposing your nouveau riche vibe!"

Ye Cheng curled her lip in disdain: "Let's go, let's go, I'll take you to a good place. I've already checked it out in advance!"

The two took a taxi straight to MixC City on Qingnian Avenue.

In stark contrast to the noise of Wuai Clothing City, this place was elegant and quiet, with soft lighting and a faint fragrance lingering in the air.

Ye Cheng pulled Jiang Ye straight to a comprehensive luxury watch counter.

"Good afternoon, you two. Which product are you interested in?"

A male clerk wearing white gloves approached, his eyes quickly scanning the plastic bags and shoe boxes in their hands.

Ye Cheng asked directly, "Hello, I called earlier to inquire. Do you have the Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador series 3194.1A watch here?"

The clerk glanced again at the colorful plastic bags, hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, ma'am, we do."

He turned and took a watch from the glass display case, gently placing it on the tray in front of them:

"This watch is a popular model from Cuervo y Sobrinos. The dial is silver, with an exquisite double-layer bezel. The inner ring features a clous de Paris pattern, and the outer ring combines Roman numerals with granular markers, paired with blued steel hands... Overall, it has a retro and elegant style, blending business sophistication with casual texture."

Jiang Ye didn't know much about watches. Looking at this one, he thought it was quite nice—detailed and refined, with a low-key, understated sense of luxury.

If he had to choose for himself, he might lean more toward multifunctional smartwatches, but he had to admit that wearing a mechanical watch like this could really elevate one's aura.

Ye Cheng looked at Jiang Ye expectantly, her eyes sparkling: "So? Doesn't it have a lot of character? It goes well with your outfit just now, and this retro, artsy vibe really suits your... um... somewhat secretly flashy yet pretending-to-be-deep personality."

Jiang Ye: "..."

Looking at Ye Cheng's bright eyes, he naturally wouldn't spoil her mood, especially since the watch had a price tag of 46,000 yuan.

He'd let the little lady off for the insults like "secretly flashy" and "pretending to be deep."

Jiang Ye decisively gave a thumbs-up: "Sharp eye, deeply pleasing to me. Approved!"

Ye Cheng was quite pleased with his reaction. She snorted proudly and turned to the clerk: "We'll take this one. Please wrap it up for us."

The male clerk was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting these two young people to be so straightforward, skipping even trying it on or comparing prices.

His attitude instantly became much more enthusiastic: "Of course, of course. Please wait a moment, I'll take care of it right away."