232: Chapter 232 Being Disliked

Auntie Li steadied herself and kept thanking Zhang Wei, "Oh my, thank you so much, young man. If it weren't for you, I would have had a terrible fall."

Zhang Wei shook his head with a smile and said, "It's nothing, Auntie. Just be more careful when you walk in the future."

Shop Manager Song also witnessed this scene and hurriedly walked over, concernedly asking if Zhang Wei was injured.

Zhang Wei brushed the dust off his body and said, "I'm fine, my reflexes are quite fast."

Shop Manager Song turned to look at Auntie Li and ordered, "Auntie Li, go get a broom and a mop and clean this up. Don't let the customers laugh at us."

Auntie Li acknowledged the order and turned to fetch the tools.

Zhang Wei sat on the sofa, still thinking about that stone. He quietly touched the stone in his pocket and secretly decided to study it carefully once he got back.

Before long, Auntie Li came running over with a broom and mop and began cleaning the floor.

As she swept, she said, "I'm really sorry, I've caused you trouble."

Zhang Wei shook his head with a smile and said, "It's fine, Auntie, don't blame yourself too much."

Seeing that the floor was clean, Shop Manager Song greeted Zhang Wei, "Mr. Zhang, please come this way, it's cleaner over here. Xiao Li, go quickly and prepare a fruit platter and drinks to entertain our guest."

Zhang Wei followed Shop Manager Song to a sofa chair on the other side and sat down.

Soon, the shop assistant Xiao Li brought over an exquisite fruit platter and fruit juice.

Zhang Wei picked up a slice of watermelon and took a bite, the sweet juice spreading in his mouth.

After cleaning the floor, Auntie Li gathered the remains of the fish tank and prepared to dispose of them.

Shop Manager Song added a reminder, "Auntie Li, be careful when walking in the future and don't fall again."

Auntie Li agreed repeatedly, "Alright, Shop Manager Song, I understand."

At this moment, Liu Haorui had also finished his haircut. Teacher Tony brought him to the cash register, looking satisfied, and smiled at Liu Haorui, "Mr. Liu, look how handsome this hairstyle is today. Also, our shop has a promotional event. If you open a membership card and pre-deposit 5,000 yuan today, we will gift you 1,000 yuan, and all your spending today will be half off. Your total consumption today is 800 yuan."

Upon hearing this, Liu Haorui waved his hand grandly, took out his phone, and laughed, "Haha, this discount is great. Where do I scan to pay?"

As he spoke, he widened his eyes, looking around for the payment QR code.

Zhang Wei was sitting on the sofa looking down at his phone. Hearing Liu Haorui's loud voice, he curiously lifted his head and walked over.

"Old Liu, finished so soon? Let me see your new hairstyle."

Liu Haorui turned around excitedly, his face beaming with a smug smile, "Old Zhang, what do you think of my hairstyle? Isn't it super cool?"

Teacher Tony interjected with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, don't underestimate it. Mr. Liu just had a premium hair treatment."

Zhang Wei had been standing far away earlier and hadn't seen Liu Haorui's hairstyle clearly. Now that he was close, he couldn't help but stifle a laugh.

Liu Haorui's hair was cut extremely short, with the sides almost completely shaved off, leaving only a tuft of hair on top, which was dyed a vibrant purple, shining with an eerie light under the lamps. The whole hairstyle was extremely exaggerated, as if declaring his unique personality to the world.

Moreover, he was now emitting a strong fragrance of roses, making people want to sneeze.

Zhang Wei tried hard to hold back his laughter and teased, "Old Liu, your hairstyle... is certainly full of personality. You will definitely be a unique sight on the street."

Liu Haorui, however, didn't care about Zhang Wei's teasing and instead said even more excitedly, "I also think this hairstyle suits me perfectly. New year, new look. I want a distinct new image. Besides, I feel this hairstyle will definitely bring me good luck."

Zhang Wei shook his head with a smile and joked, "Alright, the color you dyed it is also very special; it's practically 'gay purple.' But are you sure you won't regret it? This color is a bit eye-catching."

Liu Haorui said confidently, "I will definitely not regret it! I think this hairstyle is super cool and completely matches my current mood and state. It's the New Year, after all, and we need a fresh start."

Teacher Tony chimed in from the side, "Mr. Liu, you are absolutely right. This hairstyle really suits you and will definitely make you more charming and confident in the new year."

Zhang Wei smiled helplessly, patted Liu Haorui on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, Old Liu, since you like it so much, then so be it. However, with this hairstyle on the street, the head-turning rate will definitely be super high. Don't blame me for not warning you then."

Liu Haorui smiled smugly and hooked his arm around Zhang Wei's shoulder, saying, "Haha, that's for sure. I want to be different and make everyone remember me. Besides, Old Zhang, rest assured, I will definitely have a change of fortune in the New Year."

Zhang Wei responded with a smile, "Alright, alright."

After speaking, he hooked his arm around Liu Haorui's shoulder, and the two walked out of the barbershop together, leaving Teacher Tony behind the cash register, smiling as he watched them leave.

Walking on the road, Liu Haorui's new hairstyle and the strong rose fragrance on his body immediately attracted the attention of passersby.

Many people couldn't help but take a few extra looks, and some even whispered about his hairstyle, which made Liu Haorui feel very proud.

Returning to City Name Garden, Liu Haorui couldn't wait to find his dog, Nut, to play with.

As soon as Nut saw him, it immediately smelled that strong rose fragrance and fled in a panic.

Liu Haorui found it amusing and chased after it, and the man and dog staged a game of chase in the living room.

Nut ran extremely fast. Liu Haorui chased while laughing, "Nut, don't run away! I'm in a great mood today, come and play with me!"

Nut, however, seemed terrified by something and ran even faster, occasionally looking back as if to say, "Master, you are too scary today!"

Liu Haorui finally caught up with Nut and scooped it into his arms.

Nut struggled hard in his arms, making whimpering sounds, appearing very uneasy.

Liu Haorui looked at it and said with a smile, "Nut, why do you run when you see me today? Is my new hairstyle too cool that even you can't recognize me?"

An Xiaoxi was sitting on the sofa. Seeing Liu Haorui come in holding Nut and smelling that strong rose fragrance, she couldn't help but tease, "Liu Haorui, you, you, you, did you dive into a pile of roses? Why are you so fragrant?"

After speaking, she pretended to gag, which made Liu Haorui burst into laughter.

Liu Haorui said with a smile, "This fragrance is nice; I think it smells quite good. Besides, this hairstyle is also very cool, isn't it?"

An Xiaoxi covered her nose and said with a smile, "It is cool, but the fragrance is too strong; I'm about to be overwhelmed by it. Just how much perfume did you use today?"

Liu Haorui said smugly, "This is a hair care product gifted by the shop. The fragrance lasts long and the effect is good. Look, how shiny my hair is now. Hey, if you want to get a treatment, go to the shop and mention my name."

An Xiaoxi laughed and said, "Alright, alright, alright, and what about your hairstyle? Don't walk with me when you go out. I don't want to scare passersby with your hairstyle and fragrance."

Liu Haorui laughed loudly and said, "Alright, then I'll act alone today. However, don't regret missing out on my good luck."

An Xiaoxi also laughed and said, "Go on, go show off your new image. We'll be here waiting for your good news."

Liu Haorui walked out proudly, holding Nut, leaving An Xiaoxi on the sofa laughing non-stop.