Free Web NovelChapter 11: Chapter 5: Shen Yanzhi, I Think It’s Christmas Today
"That’s enough, that’s enough! Don’t buy any more. When are you ever going to wear all of this?"
He knew Jiang Li threw money around like it was nothing, but watching her look like she was about to buy out the entire store, Shen Yanzhi was still visibly flustered.
It wasn’t that he minded her spending so much money; it was mainly that it was just too much stuff. She’d never be able to wear it all.
Thankfully, the stores all offered delivery services. Otherwise, at the rate Jiang Li was going, they would have needed a truck to haul everything away.
Meeting Jiang Li’s reproachful gaze, Shen Yanzhi cleared his throat. "You’re only buying things for me. You haven’t mentioned getting anything for yourself."
Jiang Li shrugged. "I was just planning to finish up your shopping before starting on my own."
Once you have a certain amount of money, you stop seeing it as money. It’s just a string of numbers.
’I can’t spend it all. I really can’t.’
Brands she’d never dreamed of buying before were now fair game. Forget a few items—she could buy the whole store without batting an eye.
She pulled Shen Yanzhi into a brand-name boutique she loved. Just as she was about to start spending lavishly, he asked, "Aren’t you going to try anything on?"
Jiang Li blinked, momentarily confused. "Do I need to? Doesn’t everything look good on my figure?"
This wasn’t just Jiang Li bragging; she had the assets to back it up.
At 5’7" and around 120 pounds, she was curvaceous and built like a walking mannequin.
Anyone who saw her would have to admit she had an amazing body.
Shen Yanzhi cleared his throat, his eyes landing on a blue and white plaid tweed suit. He picked it up. "You should at least see if it fits properly."
Jiang Li arched a brow. "Alright, fine. I’ll try it on."
Shen Yanzhi didn’t find it troublesome in the least. ’Fine,’ she thought. ’I’ll try it on, even if it kills me.’
She found that Shen Yanzhi seemed unusually keen on making her try on clothes. The moment she finished with one outfit, he had another one ready.
"This one’s beautiful."
"I think this one would really suit you."
"This set looks nice as well."
Finally, after trying on ten or twenty outfits, Jiang Li was exhausted.
When Shen Yanzhi handed her yet another outfit, she crossed her arms over her chest and said with a look of exasperation, "That’s enough, that’s enough. No more trying things on."
Shen Yanzhi sounded a little disappointed. "Alright."
While Jiang Li was in the fitting room changing, he went to the counter and paid for every single outfit she had tried on.
’As her new husband, I can’t drop the ball.’
Besides, Jiang Li had bought so much for him today. Now it was his time to shine.
As he was paying, Shen Yanzhi added, "Aside from the more revealing pieces, please wrap up everything else in my wife’s size."
The salesperson couldn’t help but sigh admiringly. "Sir, you’re so good to your wife!"
’He’s already so handsome, and he’s good to his wife too? Why can’t I ever meet someone like that?’
Shen Yanzhi offered an uncharacteristic explanation. "She’s very good to me, too."
’Wonderful. Another day, another serving of PDA.’
When Jiang Li emerged from the fitting room, ready to make her purchases, the salesperson’s question completely baffled her. "Ma’am, you’re buying more clothes?"
She turned to look at Shen Yanzhi. "You didn’t already buy everything for me, did you?"
A glint of amusement flashed in Shen Yanzhi’s eyes. "What’s the matter? Is there a rule that says only you can buy things for me, and not the other way around?"
Jiang Li arched an eyebrow, teasing him. "I never knew Mr. Shen had such a crafty side to him."
’In her mind, Shen Yanzhi was still the same old block of wood.’
’Then again, five years have passed. Shen Yanzhi was bound to have changed.’
’Maybe he got a girlfriend, and she taught him all this.’
Just like that, her good mood plummeted.
Shen Yanzhi had no idea why her mood had suddenly soured. Thinking she was disappointed that he hadn’t bought enough, he explained, "I bought everything except for the more revealing outfits."
Jiang Li had been feeling a bit down, but hearing him say that, she couldn’t help but let out a PFFT of laughter. "Shen Yanzhi, you are absolutely adorable!"
’He’s definitely made a lot of progress compared to five years ago,’ she had to admit.
Before Shen Yanzhi could argue, Jiang Li changed the subject. "Did you give them our address?"
Shen Yanzhi nodded. "I did."
"Then let’s go."
People really do seem to enjoy dressing up others. Just as Jiang Li was about to head to the large supermarket on the basement floor for some daily necessities, Shen Yanzhi strode purposefully into another women’s clothing store.
The moment they walked in, Shen Yanzhi made a grand declaration. "Aside from the more revealing outfits, please wrap up everything else in my wife’s size."
The salesperson was just about to ask, "And what size would that be?" when Shen Yanzhi pointed a finger. "She is my wife."
Jiang Li covered her face. She couldn’t bear to watch.
’Wasn’t it just because I bought a few too many things for him?’
’Did he have to subject me to such public embarrassment?’
’Still, that word ’wife’ sounds really good. I could get used to hearing it.’
This happened in several more stores, Shen Yanzhi pulling the exact same move every time. Jiang Li went from feeling initial mortification to calmly accepting her fate.
She even started to worry he might not have enough money, so she transferred him another billion yuan all at once.
She knew it was all for show, but she was more than happy to bankroll it.
It was as if Shen Yanzhi had unlocked his true potential; he went into full-on shopping mode.
Clothes and shoes? Buy!
Jewelry and bags? Buy!
Makeup and skincare? Buy!
High-end luxury goods? Buy!
He was an equal-opportunity shopper.
By the end, Jiang Li was on the verge of tears. She grabbed Shen Yanzhi’s arm. "Please, stop buying, darling. The walk-in closet won’t fit another thing."
Shen Yanzhi, though still feeling like he wasn’t quite done, noted that it was indeed getting late. "Alright, we’ll buy more next time."
After buying some lingerie, they finally headed to the supermarket on the basement floor for daily necessities.
It was nearly ten o’clock by the time they emerged from the supermarket.
Jiang Li rubbed her rumbling stomach. "We still have to cook when we get home. It’s so late, let’s just eat out before we head back."
Shen Yanzhi hadn’t expected them to shop for so long either. "What are you in the mood for?"
Jiang Li couldn’t decide either. Plus, given the hour, a lot of places were probably already closed. "Let me check online."
After scrolling through a food app, she finally settled on a nearby Western restaurant with a nice ambiance.
’After all,’ she thought, ’we registered our marriage today. We should have a little bit of ceremony.’
The restaurant was located by the river. At the entrance stood a large Christmas tree, draped with rows of LED lights.
The windows were decorated with Christmas decals, giving the place a very festive holiday atmosphere.
It was only then that it dawned on Jiang Li. She turned to Shen Yanzhi, a look of surprise on her face. "Shen Yanzhi, I think it’s Christmas today!"
Shen Yanzhi nodded. "It is."
Jiang Li sighed. "I can’t even remember the last time I celebrated Christmas."
Shen Yanzhi fought the urge to ask, ’Didn’t you celebrate Christmas with Zhao Sinian?’
But the words died on his lips; he felt like he was being a petty, resentful husband. He changed the subject at the last second. "Well, that means our wedding anniversary will be easy to remember."
Jiang Li froze for a second, then broke into a radiant smile. "You know, you’re right. It’s Christmas, and it’s our wedding anniversary."
’Originally, when she and Zhao Sinian had set this date for their wedding, there was no special reason—it was simply a weekend.’
’But now, the day seemed to have taken on a special meaning.’
