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2 p.m.

Following their agreed-upon date plan, Lin Shen took Gu Wanqing to the nearby China World Trade Center.

A dazzling and luxurious crystal chandelier hangs in the center of the rotating elevator, its main color being the white-gold color favored by the upper class.

The surrounding area is predominantly dark red, creating a sense of solemnity that blends Chinese and Western styles.

As a well-known landmark building in Shanghai, most of the brands that can open stores here are reputable.

Faced with a dazzling array of English shop names, Gu Wanqing, an English major, could understand them, but had no idea what they sold.

Apart from a few famous brands like Chanel or LV, the names of other clothing stores are completely incomprehensible.

This made Gu Wanqing hesitate slightly, and she secretly tugged at Lin Shen's sleeve.

"Brother Lin Shen, this shopping mall feels so high-end."

"What? Don't like it?"

Seeing Gu Wanqing nod slightly, Lin Shen chuckled and patted her head.

"Where would you like to go?"

Wanda!

Gu Wanqing said with a grin.

"There are many people there, and they are all young people."

"..."

After Gu Wanqing's reminder, Lin Shen looked around and realized that the customers at the China World Trade Center were all much older than him.

They were either successful business owners in their forties or fifties, or wealthy young women shopping with their girlfriends.

Even the young people who came with Mr. Wang from AAA Building Materials were the ones who "don't eat cilantro".

After all, their flamboyant outfits, with fur coats or bodycon skirts and long legs in black stockings, made it easy to tell what they did for a living.

No wonder Qingqing felt unwell.

She had mustered up the courage to wear a beautiful outfit to accompany Lin Shen shopping today, but the shop assistants looked at her strangely, which would make anyone uncomfortable.

Even if Lin Shen really wanted to buy things for Gu Wanqing, he wouldn't let her suffer in this kind of environment.

So Lin Shen immediately took Gu Wanqing's hand and chuckled.

"I didn't think this through. Let's go to Wanda Plaza."

"it is good!"

Gu Wanqing excitedly clung tightly to Lin Shen's arm.

The two then drove straight to Wanda Plaza in the vicinity.

The scene of huge crowds there contrasted sharply with the quietness inside the China World Trade Center.

Especially among young people, groups of college students could be seen everywhere, creating a joyful atmosphere in every corner.

It was the weekend, and there were middle schools and universities nearby, so it was a shopping mall in a pretty good location.

Lin Shen drove his Maybach S680 slowly into the underground parking lot, but there were no empty parking spaces.

Fortunately, Lin Shen has Wanda's black gold card.

The parking space next to the elevator was reserved specifically for him.

When a black and white Maybach slowly drove into the brightly lit VIP parking space, many customers passing by on their way to the elevator cast curious glances at it.

Afterwards, when they saw Lin Shen and Gu Wanqing get out of the car, the curious looks from the ordinary people turned into amazement. Because the two of them were simply too outstanding in appearance.

Putting aside Lin Shen's muscular physique of over 1.8 meters tall, his clean-cut face alone attracted a lot of attention.

After all, it's rare to see a guy with skin that's even smoother than a girl's.

Most importantly, although he has fair skin, he is not effeminate; instead, he has a refreshing youthful charm.

Could he still be in college?
It’s really possible!
But can a college student afford a Maybach?

Driving a sports car is one thing, but driving a Maybach is definitely not appropriate for someone who is a student.

However, no one suspected that Lin Shen had borrowed the car.

Judging from his demeanor and appearance, his family must be very wealthy.

What's more, he was accompanied by a super pretty little girl with a sweet face.

The men around her were all secretly glancing at Gu Wanqing, even those with girlfriends couldn't help but look at her.

After all, she is just too beautiful.

Although he was only eighteen, his face still looked very young and immature.

However, his facial features, such as his eyebrows and eyes, are gradually revealing his profound natural talent.

It could be said that she has the potential to become a goddess.

Coupled with her young age and her alluring outfit with white stockings, it's safe to say that every detail perfectly appeals to men.

Such a handsome man and beautiful woman, along with a luxury car, quickly became the focus of attention.

Some girls even took out their phones to secretly take pictures of them as they passed by, and then frantically tagged their best friends, asking if they knew which celebrity it was.

Even when Lin Shen and Gu Wanqing entered the elevator, the people around them made way for them and then stared at them in astonishment.

This made Gu Wanqing, who disliked being stared at, shrink back and then grab Lin Shen's arm to hide behind him.

She somewhat regretted coming to Wanda.

When she first started shopping at the China World Trade Center, she switched malls because she was being stared at strangely.

As a result, when they arrived here, the number of people who looked sleepy while shopping increased, and the number of people increased even more!

Wuwuwu——!
If I had known I would be stared at by so many people, I wouldn't have worn white stockings and a short skirt!

Gu Wanqing felt deep regret, extreme regret.

Lin Shen saw through her little scheme, gently squeezed the softness in his palm with his right hand, and then leaned down to whisper a soft laugh in her ear.

“I told you, you’re always the center of attention wherever you go.”

"Oh dear! Brother Lin Shen!"

Lin Shen's praise made Gu Wanqing blush deeply. She punched his shoulder in embarrassment and annoyance, then kept looking at him with a coquettish yet reproachful gaze.

That look instantly ignited Lin Shen's protective instincts and desire to conquer.

You should know that the most alluring gazes a girl can have, besides her captivating, watery eyes, are also those that look pitiful and pleading.

Gu Wanqing, on the other hand, had mastered this technique of using eye contact.

At that moment, a fire suddenly ignited in Lin Shen's heart. If they weren't in a crowded public place like an elevator, he might have just lowered his head and kissed Gu Wanqing's lips.

But now, he could only let go of Gu Wanqing's hand and instead put his arm around her slender waist.

It must be admitted that being fair-skinned, slim, and beautiful does have its advantages.

Plump, mature women like Lin Ping and Shen Yun have such fleshy waists that they feel quite soft and supple when you hug them.

Qin Yuennan's toned waist, achieved through diligent exercise, feels more powerful and resilient when hugged.

But Gu Wanqing's waist truly embodies the word "slender" to the extreme.

Lin Shen even felt that he could wrap his arms around her waist.

So he measured it with his big hand, and when he spread his hands wide, they could even cover the width of Gu Wanqing's lower back.

In other words, her waist is a genuine, unnatural A4 waist, without any signs of post-production Photoshop or beauty filters.

Holding him in his arms gave Lin Shen a feeling of complete control, which made him feel a little giddy.

Gu Wanqing felt the same way. Being hugged around the waist in front of so many people, she first felt her mind go blank and her heart suddenly race.

Not only could I feel Lin Shen's warm, large hand on my lower back, but my entire body was also half-embraced by him, and I was surrounded by the scent of his masculine hormones.

Coupled with the pleasant scent, Gu Wanqing felt somewhat intoxicated for a moment, and her pretty face flushed slightly from the heat.

The shyness of being watched over her surged within her, leaving her momentarily speechless. She could only lower her head and silently acquiesce to Lin Shen's actions.

He understood perfectly, and his large hand, which was already around Gu Wanqing's waist, became even more unrestrained.

Not only was it because the light white lace tulle skirt she wore felt soft and comfortable to the touch, but her waist was also exceptionally delicate.

Even through her clothes, Lin Shen could feel the soft skin around her waist.

The girl has such a wonderful body!

While sighing, Lin Shen couldn't help but feel a strange urge to get angry.

But when he thought about the fact that the other party was Gu Wanqing, he suppressed these bad thoughts for the time being.

They've only just started college, a time to experience the beauty of life, and there's no need for them to be bound by emotions.

Once I cross the line with her, she'll probably only focus on me and won't pay attention to improving herself anymore.

This wasn't Lin Shen's confidence, but rather a conclusion he drew from observing Gu Wanqing's reactions.

If it really comes to the final step, this young girl, just beginning to experience love, will surely be trapped in her own feelings.

This is something Lin Shen doesn't want to see.

It wasn't that he didn't want to continue developing his relationship with Gu Wanqing, but rather that he hoped she would focus on herself.

For example, improving academic performance, participating in activities and competitions, and enriching one's life experiences.

This is what an eighteen-year-old girl should experience, instead of crossing that threshold between men and women too early out of curiosity, and then facing endless daydreams.

Therefore, Lin Shen only symbolically put his arm around Gu Wanqing's waist, without making any other small movements.

If it were someone like Lin Ping or Shen Yun, their hands would probably already be on their pert, plump peach-shaped buttocks.

And so, Lin Shen and Gu Wanqing strolled around the mall together.

The two first bought some dried fruit and milk tea on the first floor as "companions" while shopping, and then began to stroll around floor by floor.

When she was at the China World Trade Center, Gu Wanqing was timid and didn't dare to go into any of the shops.

However, once she arrived at Wanda, she became curious about everything.

The two first went to a toy store, which had all kinds of plush toys and small items, and looked like a general store full of childhood memories.

You can find all the toys you remember from your childhood here.

Of course, what he mainly buys are plush toys that girls like and models that boys like.

Seeing the light in Gu Wanqing's eyes as she gazed at the plush toy, Lin Shen chuckled and teased.

"We've already grabbed a huge bunch of plush toys, you don't still want to buy more, do you?"

"Nah."

Gu Wanqing quickly shook her head, then pointed to a shop that was blocked by plush toys.

Pop Mart.

"There are blind boxes there!"

Blind box?

Hearing Gu Wanqing's excited tone, Lin Shen couldn't help but feel curious, and then followed her into Pop Mart.

The interior is quite spacious, with most of the shelves filled with all kinds of blind boxes.

Many of these collaborations are with anime and well-known IPs, including Digimon and GG Bond.

Lin Shen even discovered the game IP, Egg Party.

Gu Wanqing's attention, however, was completely drawn to a forest-themed doll.

It contains all sorts of elves, wolves, and grass monsters, but the rarest of all is the Forest Queen with her radiant headband.

"Hopefully it will open!"

Gu Wanqing couldn't wait to pull out a blind box and excitedly went to pay.

Lin Shen originally planned to buy some as well and pay together, but Gu Wanqing insisted that he pay for it himself.

“Brother Lin Shen, you’ve already spent a lot of money on me, this time I have to do it myself.”

Gu Wanqing emphasized that although the price of 79 was very painful for her, if she could find out the hidden version, it would be a huge profit!

Gu Wanqing opened the blind box with great anticipation, only to be greatly disappointed by the contents.

It was the most numerous little grass monster, and even the style that Gu Wanqing disliked the most.

Seeing her expression shift from expectation to disappointment in an instant, Lin Shen didn't comfort her directly. Instead, he smiled and patted her head.

"Just a moment."

?

Just as Gu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, Lin Shen returned to Pop Mart and, to everyone's surprise, took away all the blind boxes that Gu Wanqing had just bought.

"Please pay the bill, thank you."

When the cashier saw that Lin Shen bought 17 blind boxes at once, she was a little stunned and wondered if this was possible.
Even if you like the hidden items, why not just buy them online for ten times the price? Why spend so much money to open blind boxes?

There's even a possibility that it won't be able to be opened.

This puzzled the cashier, but out of professional ethics, she still smiled and processed the payment.

"Sir, please take this. The total is 1343 yuan."

"Ah."

When Lin Shen held up a whole box of PUCKY blind boxes, Gu Wanqing's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Hey? Brother Lin Shen, you didn't buy them all, did you?"

"Ah."

Lin Shen pulled Gu Wanqing to a seat and they started opening the blind boxes.

"I want to see if there are any hidden versions here."

"Actually, I don't like it that much!"

Upon seeing that Lin Shen had spent over a thousand yuan to buy more than a dozen blind boxes for her sake, Gu Wanqing quickly waved her hand, deeply moved.

But she suddenly realized that what she had just said was inappropriate, so she waved her hand again to explain.

"It's not that I don't like it, it's just that Brother Lin Shen, you've gone to so much trouble. I feel like I've let you down."

"If you really want to thank me, then just act cute."

Lin Shen smiled and pinched Gu Wanqing's cheek, which made her pause for a moment, then her pretty face turned slightly red, and she looked around.

Although there were still many customers passing by, Lin Shen's actions deeply moved her.

So she pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, then suddenly leaned close to Lin Shen and, with lightning speed, lightly tapped his lips like a bird pecking at wood. Then she immediately buried her head in his chest, hugging his waist tightly and refusing to let go.

"Do you like this kind of coquettish behavior, Brother Lin Shen?"

?

Lin Shen was also taken aback by Gu Wanqing's bold move, and a surge of heat rose in his heart. He then leaned down and whispered something in Gu Wanqing's ear.

"Of course I like it, but it would be better if you could stay a little longer... Or, shall we find a quiet place?" (End of Chapter)