The LV Henglong Store.
Total of four floors, with a gigantic LV suitcase placed in the lobby.
The store is filled with works by globally renowned oil painters.
"It's no wonder this is the largest LV flagship store in the country. Putting everything else aside, they've certainly set the bar high."
Gu Bai glanced around and said with a teasing smile.
Luo Yaqian quickly nodded when she heard Gu Bai's words. It wasn't her first time here, but she still looked full of wonder. After all, with her salary level, an occasional splurge was doable, but anything beyond that was out of the question.
"This can be considered a paradise for women in all of Shanghai."
"A paradise for women?"
"A paradise for luxury goods. After all, which woman doesn't dream of owning luxury items?"
While the two chatted idly, a salesperson in LV staff uniform quickly approached them.
"Welcome to the Louis Vuitton flagship store. I am Zhu Wan, your sales associate. Is there anything I can assist you with?"
As a sales associate for a top-notch luxury brand like LV, Zhu Wan's service attitude was exceptionally enthusiastic. Although she wasn't considered a beauty, she certainly wasn't unattractive, as evidenced by her constant warm smile from the moment she started speaking.
"Show me your menswear collection."
Even though it was his first time at the LV flagship store, having already spent over 15 million on a Lamborghini, there was no way Gu Bai would feel out of place here. He responded with a calm expression.
"Certainly, please follow me."
Zhu Wan's smile grew even more enthusiastic.
Generally speaking, a group of women shopping at LV have the lowest transaction rates and are one of the least desired customer groups for most sales associates to attend to because, in the majority of cases, they come in groups just to browse.
A combination of a man and a woman, however, is the preferred clientele for the sales associates. Such pairs rarely just browse without making a purchase.
Thus, Zhu Wan enthusiastically introduced various menswear items to Gu Bai.
More than half an hour later.
Luo Yaqian watched several sales associates carrying the clothes Gu Bai had selected, following them around, her eyes slightly dazed.
Because in just half an hour, Gu Bai had purchased over ten pieces of menswear, covering everything from outerwear to underwear, including socks.
If this wasn't LV, she might have suspected she was accompanying Gu Bai to a wholesale market.
Gu Bai noticed Luo Yaqian's expression and understood what she was thinking, but he couldn't be bothered to explain.
As a straightforward man, buying clothes wasn't something he did often, so if he intended to buy, he'd naturally buy a lot in one go.
"Is there anything you want?"
Gu Bai asked Luo Yaqian.
"Me?"
Luo Yaqian pointed to herself in confusion.
She never expected Gu Bai to buy her anything. She was fully aware of her status, hardly even a kept woman, just someone Zhao Weiwei arranged to take care of Gu Bai.
"Go pick a few things you like with them; consider it a reward for boosting my confidence."
Upon hearing Gu Bai's words, Luo Yaqian blushed. She obviously knew what Gu Bai meant by boosting his confidence. With a smile, she went to pick out her favorite apparel, since sticking by Gu Bai was for amenities like these. There was no need to be bashful.
After deliberating for some time, Luo Yaqian selected a black TWIST handbag and two of the latest summer outfits, totaling just over 60,000 yuan.
Gu Bai sat to the side sipping the tea served by the store clerks, while Zhu Wan tallied the prices beside him.
"Sir, the total expenditure at our LV comes to 683,000 yuan. How would you like to pay?"
"Card."
After paying, Gu Bai turned to Zhu Wan and said, "Could you send it back for me?"
"Of course, as long as you provide the address, we offer free delivery service to your door."
Gu Bai nodded, giving Zhu Wan his room number at Shangri-La directly.
Just as Gu Bai was about to leave with Luo Yaqian, Zhu Wan hurriedly called out to stop him.
"Sir, please wait a moment. Your first expenditure with us over 500,000 yuan qualifies you to become one of our VIPs. Our store manager will be right here."
Not long after she spoke, a middle-aged woman came rushing over, slightly out of breath.
"Hello, sir. I am Guo Danhong, the manager of the Louis Vuitton Henglong Store."
She extended her hand to Gu Bai as she spoke.
Truth be told, Gu Bai wasn't particularly excited about the VIP status, but he shook hands politely with Guo Danhong anyway.
To become a manager, one has to be astute. Noticing Gu Bai's slightly impatient look, Guo Danhong immediately understood his mindset and quickly said, "It's like this, sir. The previous sales associates lacked the authority to properly inform you about the benefits of our LV VIP status. May I take a few minutes of your time to give you a brief introduction?"
"Sure."
Seeing Gu Bai agree, Guo Danhong breathed a sigh of relief.
If they lost a premium client like Gu Bai, who could spend 680,000 yuan in one go, she'd regret it immensely.
"Here's how it is. If you wish, we can immediately register you as an LV member. As a member, you will enjoy certain discounts at any of our LV stores, including our online store. Additionally, the fourth floor of our Henglong store offers a private customization area, exclusively accessible to members, where you can design your own unique fashion statement, from clothing to accessories."
"Customization?"
"Exactly. If needed, we can provide custom-made outfits for all four seasons, each designed by our LV designers and handcrafted by our tailors just for you."
At this point, Gu Bai seemed slightly intrigued.
Seeing Gu Bai's interest, Guo Danhong hastily continued with the encouragement.
"If you have time, would you like to visit the fourth floor? At the moment, we have two top-tier LV designers there."
"Sure."
Seeing Gu Bai agree, Guo Danhong immediately started leading the way.
Gu Bai looked around at the decor and thought to himself, LV truly lives up to its reputation as a luxury brand, exuding extravagance. Even the stairs were gilded.
After reaching the 4th floor, Guo Danhong arranged for Gu Bai to sit down and immediately went to find the top designer from LV she mentioned.
Soon, a rather effeminate-looking white man followed Guo Danhong to Gu Bai.
"Mr. Gu, this is Johnny Melo, a designer transferred from our LV headquarters. Many of Johnny's designs have won international design awards."
After introducing, Johnny immediately smiled politely at Gu Bai.
Gu Bai looked at his effeminate smile and suddenly felt a bit creeped out. He really couldn't understand why most people involved in art and design made themselves look like this.
However, Gu Bai wasn't foolish enough to show his discomfort and returned with a smile.
After scrutinizing Gu Bai, Johnny excitedly walked up to him and complimented him in broken Mandarin, "Sir, you are the most perfect man I have seen in Hua Country. You possess all the perfect qualities of an Oriental man. If you are willing, I would love to design the most suitable attire for you. I am tired of designing clothes for those potbellied men."
Johnny's words were not an exaggeration at all.
Although Gu Bai's features didn't seem very masculine, they completely met the harmonious and balanced aesthetic standards of Orientals. His height of 182 cm could be considered ideal, and as he was only 20 years old now, he was in the prime of youth. Even though he appeared a bit thin, he definitely had the typical body where clothes look slim and muscular when bare.
Everyone likes to hear compliments, and Gu Bai was no exception.
"Manager Gu, I'm curious if I'm now qualified enough to have custom clothes made at your LV?"
"Of course! Our LV bespoke service is meant for distinguished customers like you, Mr. Gu."
Following that, Johnny excitedly took Gu Bai's measurements.
Johnny measured very carefully, making Gu Bai a little worried that he might have some thoughts about him.
About twenty minutes later.
Johnny took the measurement data and left directly.
Guo Danhong gave Gu Bai an apologetic smile.
"Please forgive us, Mr. Gu. Johnny is a dedicated designer, and I'm sure he will come up with a design that will satisfy you."
......
At the entrance of the LV store, Guo Danhong personally saw Gu Bai out.
"Once Johnny completes the design, we will ensure that you see it immediately. If you're satisfied, that's when we will begin your customization."
After speaking, he departed under Guo Danhong's respectful gaze.
"President Gu, I'm becoming more and more envious of your lifestyle now."
Luo Yaqian, walking next to Gu Bai, whispered.
"Hmm?"
"If some things weren't witnessed in person, they would be impossible to imagine. I used to think of myself as a high-income individual, and I could occasionally shop at luxury stores like LV. But today I realized that these stores, which seem unattainable to us, also reveal this side in the face of someone like you."
Gu Bai smiled.
He didn't respond.
He couldn't exactly say that it was his first experience, could he?
Moreover, with Gu Bai's mindset now, Guo Danhong's attitude towards him seemed perfectly natural, especially since he had just spent 680,000 at LV in one go.
Just as Gu Bai was considering where to go next, a pleasant voice reached his ears.
"Mr. Gu?"
Turning his head, a glimpse of light green caught his eye.
"Zhang Yumeng?"
"Didn't expect you to remember me."
Zhang Yumeng approached Gu Bai with a sweet smile.
"We met just yesterday. If I forgot you today, would you think I had amnesia? Besides, with your looks, I don't think I'd forget you even if I did have amnesia."
The speaker was none other than Zhang Yumeng, the Lamborghini sales assistant from yesterday.
Today's Zhang Yumeng had shed her professional attire, wearing a light green pleated skirt below and a slightly tight T-shirt above, accentuating a perfect figure, making her appear exceptionally youthful.
"Who is this?"
Zhang Yumeng looked at Luo Yaqian and asked Gu Bai.
Gu Bai cast a brief glance at Luo Yaqian, then turned and replied to Zhang Yumeng with a smile, "A friend, accompanying me to buy clothes."
After speaking, Luo Yaqian's gaze dimmed instantly, and she forced a smile and greeted Zhang Yumeng with a hello.
"What brings you here?"
Having no interest in guessing Luo Yaqian's thoughts, Gu Bai focused his gaze entirely on Zhang Yumeng.
"Thanks to you, the commission from your car purchase came through yesterday, a few hundred thousand. So today I decided to reward myself and came here for a shopping spree!"
As she spoke, Zhang Yumeng playfully clenched her little fists in front of Gu Bai.
"Compared to yesterday, you're a completely different person today."
"How so?"
"Yesterday you were intellectual and composed; today you're youthful and adorable."
Hearing Gu Bai's blatant compliment, Zhang Yumeng blushed slightly for a second.
"You just left yesterday without even giving me your contact info. I thought I might never see you again."
Gu Bai laughed heartily, suddenly recalling what the top rich second generation mentioned in his previous life.
"This must be fate, a twist of fate indeed for the two of us."