Chapter 315: Rich, but not from a windfall

"Want a car? Got a driver's license?"

Lin Feng glanced at Chen Yingqiu, who had changed back into her red cotton jacket, and asked casually.

The rider was speeding along the road.

Chen Yingqiu said, "Can't you buy a car without a driver's license?"

"Um, you can buy one, but you can't drive it."

Chen Yingqiu laughed, "I'm just joking with you, cars are so expensive! Besides, I can't drive."

Lin Feng blinked and said, "I can teach you!"

Chen Yingqiu's face flushed again, "Don't think I don't know what you're saying; you just want to drive my car!"

Lin Feng almost turned the steering wheel wrong.

This woman doesn't understand some things, you think she doesn't understand those things! But she actually understands them very well.

"So you agreeing to let me buy you clothes means you agree to be friends with me?"

Lin Feng asked again.

Chen Yingqiu lowered her head, blushing, and said, "You've figured out my thoughts and still ask like this, making me embarrassed. But I have a condition: you can't let Xiao Fei know about this."

"Got it, got it!"

Lin Feng nodded repeatedly.

The car quickly entered the underground parking lot of a large mall.

After getting out of the car, Lin Feng took Chen Yingqiu's hand.

Chen Yingqiu's face was flushed red, she was extremely shy.

"Don't be like that, okay? It's making me a bit embarrassed."

Lin Feng let go of Chen Yingqiu's hand.

Chen Yingqiu said, "This is still the first time I've held hands with a man; my heart is thumping."

"Be more bold!"

"Oh oh!"

Chen Yingqiu actively took Lin Feng's hand.

"Lift your head, chest out, smile on your face… come a little closer… that's it!"

Under Lin Feng's guidance, Chen Yingqiu finally returned to normal.

Lin Feng brought Chen Yingqiu to the store where he had previously taken Jiang Xiaofei to buy clothes and run into Wu Qian.

As Lin Feng pulled Chen Yingqiu through the door, the female boss recognized Lin Feng.

"Mr. Lin, Happy New Year!"

"Boss, Happy New Year! I'm here to boost your business again—how about a discount?"

The female boss laughed and said, "Boss Lin, you're joking."

Then she made a gesturing invitation.

As soon as Chen Yingqiu entered the shop, her expression became natural.

With her hands in the pockets of her red cotton jacket, she looked around.

"Pick whatever you want, buy whatever you like."

Lin Feng said to Chen Yingqiu.

"Sure." Chen Yingqiu nodded.

Lin Feng walked up to the female boss again and whispered, "Pick out some nicer clothes for her."

The female boss nodded.

Lin Feng knew that with him present, Chen Yingqiu couldn't relax.

So he sat down on the bench by the shop entrance.

At year's end, Qi Yao's contract will be up.

Then she'll be preparing to have a child.

Lin Feng rummaged in his pocket, took out a cigarette pack, then immediately put it back.

Gradually reduce smoking, then quit completely.

Next, he took out his phone to check.

The Spring Festival holiday has passed; Han Xiang's movie "Ancient Manor's Secluded Love" grossed 3.2 billion during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday.

Ranking first is Director Zhou Xingxing's "Journey to the West: Subduing Demons" with 5.1 billion.

Adding other films, the Spring Festival box office exceeded ten billion.

Although it's far behind the later data where a single film's box office can exceed ten billion in just a few days, this year also marks the beginning of the rise in movie box office.

Lin Feng suddenly realized that his perception of movies was still stuck in the past.

It's still 2013!

The number of cinemas in major cities is still expanding at a rapid pace.

As for the box office of Ancient Manor's Secluded Love, I previously thought it was over one billion, but now it seems around seven hundred million.

The final net profit shared was roughly two hundred million.

No loss, and even made a small profit.

Lin Feng couldn't help but think of Ye Zifan, who once wanted to force Han Xiang to film a kiss scene to take advantage of her.

And there's that Director Zhou.

Ye Zifan is already finished, and Director Zhou hasn't gotten any work in the past half year.

Searching their names online still yields news from half a year ago.

Because Lin Feng represents a strong capital force.

In that circle, nobody will cross money.

Ye Zhi Fan and Zhou Dao have already been labeled as being in conflict with Lin Feng.

They aren't big-name actors or directors, so to avoid offending Lin Feng, people would rather not use them if they can.

Ye Zhi Fan and Zhou Dao's names flashed through Lin Feng's mind and then vanished.

Lin Feng turned his attention to the beautiful women passing by around him.

It's already late February; although Yanjing is still cold at night, the daytime temperature has reached 5 degrees Celsius.

It's not that cold anymore; the beautiful women can't wait to put on nice clothes.

In Lin Feng's eyes, there were only pairs of long legs wearing various colors.

Lin Feng's gaze quickly returned to the women's clothing store ahead.

Chen Yingqiu had already put on a white autumn shirt, draped with a black overcoat, her legs wrapped in blue jeans.

A pear-shaped figure means the hips are wider than the shoulders, making the waist appear very slim.

But if the legs aren't long enough, it won't look very good.

Chen Yingqiu's legs are long.

The female boss was very conscientious; after circling Chen Yingqiu to size her up, she said a few sentences to her.

Then at the cashier, she took a pair of earrings and put them on Chen Yingqiu.

This looks much better.

Chen Yingqiu stood before the mirror, looking at her reflection, and a proud expression appeared on her face.

Turns out I can be even more beautiful!

This outfit works, I'll take it.

Chen Yingqiu was very satisfied.

Next, try the next set.

The female boss recommended a black dress with black silk and over-the-knee boots to Chen Yingqiu.

Women with good figures and pretty faces are essentially clothes hangers; anything they wear looks good.

After trying six outfits in a row, Chen Yingqiu grew somewhat unwilling.

No, this is no good! Even the fierceness is showing.

This skirt is too short; if I bend over to pick something up...

Whenever Chen Yingqiu expressed such opinions, the female boss would say Mr. Lin likes this kind of clothing.

Chen Yingqiu would mutter under her breath, anyway these clothes are being paid for by Boss Lin; he's now my boyfriend, so if he wants to look, let him look...

Finally, Chen Yingqiu herself picked out three more conservative outfits.

In total nine outfits; at checkout, she was surprised to find that the nine outfits actually cost a lot!

Miss Chen, everything here is branded, international top brands; look at the fabric, the stitching, the craftsmanship—all are the best...

The female boss patiently explained to Chen Yingqiu.

Chen Yingqiu nodded repeatedly and said: "I can see the craftsmanship, but one outfit is too expensive; even if you make half a profit selling me one, it's still too little; if you don't bargain, I won't buy it, and I'll make sure my boyfriend never comes back."

Then what price do you think is appropriate?

The female boss asked.

Thirty thousand, at most I'll give you thirty thousand! My boyfriend has money, but money doesn't blow in from the wind.

Give me a discount this time; next time I buy clothes, there's still summer, winter, autumn, right? Besides, he has several girlfriends who will all come shop here, so just think of it as low margin, high volume!

The female boss was speechless for a moment.

Her store is a high-end women's clothing shop; normally they don't haggle.

Usually women who come to buy clothes, for the sake of face, won't haggle.

If they think it's too pricey, they just don't buy it; unlike Chen Yingqiu, who pulls her into haggling and slashes the price in half.

She certainly disagreed.

Chen Yingqiu curled the corner of her mouth, picked up the clothing and said: "Look at this fabric; they say it's pure cotton, but actually it's blended with some synthetic fiber; and the workmanship—these threads are all crooked, prone to fraying."

When I get back, I'll have to re-sew it entirely, and also this one...

The two customers who had just entered the store, upon hearing Chen Yingqiu's words, merely glanced twice and left.

Alright, thirty thousand it is!

The female boss relented.

Chen Yingqiu said: "What I'm saying is true; when you stock up, you need to specifically look here... just look at these few rows of thread; if they're crooked, it's definitely sewn by a novice."

Huh~

Upon hearing Chen Yingqiu say that, the female boss felt as if she had discovered a new continent.

She didn't know that in this regard, Chen Yingqiu is a professional.

When Lin Feng swiped his card to pay, the female boss pouted and said: "Mr. Lin, I've suffered a big loss today; from now on you need to frequently patronize my business!"

Lin Feng glanced at Chen Yingqiu, who was standing aside holding her bag, and smiled, saying: "Sure thing!"

This woman really knows how to manage a household!