After lunch, the pair resumed their stroll along the pedestrian street.


    The pedestrian street was vast; they hadn''t managed to explore it all in the morning.


    As Qin Hao walked, he pondered the notion of opening a Jiangshan Roasted Duck Restaurant here, convinced that it would do well.


    It was then that Du Wanrou suddenly suggested, "There''s a big department store owned by Qin Hao over there, shall we have a look inside?"


    Realizing what she meant, Qin Hao nodded and replied, "Mm-hm, sure."


    The two entered Wanxing Supermarket, the largest store on the pedestrian street.


    Despite the sweltering midday heat, the place was still bustling with people, many of whom came just to enjoy the air conditioning.


    The first floor offered a variety of food, while clothes, shoes, and wallets were sold from the second floor up.


    Having bought a bottle of water, they proceeded upstairs to find a vast second level replete with countless shops.


    There were high-end designer shops as well as mid-range and budget brands.


    Du Wanrou led him to a mid-range menswear shop.


    The saleswoman greeted them with a smile, "Welcome! Feel free to try on any item you''re interested in, sir, miss."


    Du Wanrou stopped in front of a set of shorts and a T-shirt, turning to ask Qin Hao, "What do you think of this outfit?"


    Qin Hao furrowed his brow, but before he could retort,


    Du Wanrou asked with a smile, "Is this Miss Li Dimei from Yumei Jewelry Company?"


    Yuan Zhengxiang''s face went through several shades, turning red then pale, mortification written all over it.


    His expression darkened as he turned and walked away.


    "Yuan Zhengxiang, you damn wait for me," Li Dimei said, fuming at being ignored as he ran off.


    Sure enough, Yuan Zhengxiang stopped, turning back with a forced smile. "Da Mei, I... I need to use the restroom urgently," he said.


    Li Dimei''s voice was coarse, "Oh, then you better hurry, don''t make yourself sick."


    ...


    Qin Hao struggled to hold back laughter, asking Du Wanrou curiously, "What''s the deal with those two? You know her?"


    After paying for the clothes and walking out of the store, Du Wanrou explained, "Somehow, Yuan Zhengxiang''s family got connected with Yumei Jewelry Company.


    That Li Dimei is the heiress of Yumei Jewelry Company, the only daughter of the chairman. Their family business is in jewelry, too, so they need that sort of backer."


    Qin Hao nodded his understanding. Yuan Zhengxiang was selling his attractiveness for his family''s business development.


    He couldn''t help but admire the guy''s endurance. Indeed, extraordinary circumstances required extraordinary actions.