Chapter 410: Chapter 410: Crazy Shopping
The two embraced for a long time before Lan Yudie let go of Xiao Han, then looked up at him and said, “My parents said I should bring you home for dinner tonight, have a good chat with you. What do you think? I respect your opinion, if you don’t want to go, I’ll tell them you’re not available.”
“How could that be?” Xiao Han hurriedly waved his hand before saying, “I must go, I actually want to meet your parents. Let them see how impressive I am.”
“You!” Lan Yudie glared at him annoyed before saying, “Why are you so bad? This isn’t about fighting, but about winning over my parents.”
“Right, it’s about winning them over,” Xiao Han nodded hastily and then said, “Isn’t that exactly what I’m going to do?”
“So… are you sure?” Lan Yudie asked anxiously.
“Sure,” Xiao Han nodded seriously and said, “Sooner or later we have to meet. If I put it off this time, maybe they won’t give me another chance. At least now they have given me one, haven’t they? Maybe, the good impression starts today.”
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“I hope so,” Lan Yudie looked haggard. She hadn’t expected her parents to know about her relationship with Xiao Han when she went home yesterday. Learning that she was dating her student, her father had been furious, and her mother had earnestly advised her, hoping she would not go astray and would correct her ways soon. Judging by their stance and attitude, they seemed determined to break her and Xiao Han up. Therefore, Lan Yudie had been unhappy all day yesterday. After returning to the university, she went to Xiao Han’s dorm only to find he wasn’t there. She had an even more sleepless night. The weariness was evident on her face.
“Absolutely!” Xiao Han chuckled then said, “With me on the quest, I’m sure to please them. Tell me, what hobbies do your parents have? I’ll pick out gifts for them this afternoon!”
“Don’t you have class in the afternoon?” Lan Yudie asked hurriedly.
“You’re my homeroom teacher and counselor, you can give me leave for the afternoon.” Xiao Han chuckled, looking very crafty.
“No, that won’t do!” Lan Yudie shook her head quickly.
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“Silly, studying isn’t important to me anymore,” Xiao Han laughed and then said, “When have I not aced a test? Besides, today’s task affects our future, won’t you approve it then?”
“Well… okay then,” Lan Yudie nodded helplessly.
Lan Yudie thought it over and seemed to find some sense in it, so she had no choice but to reluctantly agree. She blinked, “I can approve the leave, but you have to take me with you. I want to go too, otherwise, you won’t even know what my parents like.”
“Deal!” Xiao Han agreed readily.
After lunch, the two immediately went shopping by car.
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After all, as he was going to Lan Yudie’s place, Xiao Han couldn’t skimp on manners or gifts. Lan Yudie was an only child at home. Her father was a clerk at the District Government Office, and her mother was an ordinary teller at the Agricultural Bank. Thus, Lan Yudie’s family was just an average wage-earning household.
The two strolled through the business district, shopping, constantly SHOPPING.
Lan Yudie’s father, a clerk at the District Government Office, had only one hobby – smoking. Her mother, on the other hand, had a liking for luxury goods. Being a bank employee and given most of them enjoy showing off and being vain, her parents, although ordinary tellers, did have a taste for luxury goods but often found it beyond their means to actually make such purchases.
After a round through the shopping center, Lan Yudie chose a few outfits for herself and also bought two Prada bags. Once the round was done, Xiao Han’s bank account had dwindled by seventy to eighty thousand.
“That’s so expensive!” Lan Yudie muttered as they left the mall before complaining, “I said we shouldn’t buy, a bag costing over ten thousand is not something I can afford. It’s just too expensive.”
“It’s alright,” Xiao Han smiled and then said, “Money is just paper if it’s not spent. Its value is realized only when it’s spent, you know?”
“Still, we can’t just spend like this!” Lan Yudie pursed her lips and said, “After shopping today, it’s almost equivalent to my annual salary!”
“That’s okay too,” Xiao Han smiled and said, “After all, money is made to be spent. Today we’ve only spent seventy to eighty thousand, but I was ready to spend a hundred and seventy to a hundred and eighty thousand.”
Hsss…
Lan Yudie took a deep breath then said, “Isn’t that a bit too extreme?”
“Not at all!” Xiao Han shook his head and then said, “You were too frugal today.”
Lan Yudie felt speechless within, a day’s expense of seventy to eighty thousand and still being called frugal. Wasn’t that just exaggerated? Did one really have to spend a hundred and seventy to a hundred and eighty thousand in a day to be content? Lan Yudie indeed felt utterly defeated inside. It did indeed confirm the old saying, in mansions rich with wine and meat, while some with cold bones on the streets meet.
The wealthy are all around tarnished with the odor of copper, while the impoverished struggle to fulfill their basic needs, wrangling with poverty.
Xiao Han drove the BMW, with Lan Yudie inside, heading straight towards the city center.
Lan Yudie’s home was in Fuhuayuan Residential Community in the city center, a mid-range neighborhood with good greenery and security measures, even if it was only mid-range.
Upon reaching the entrance of the community, the security guard leaned over for a look and saw Lan Yudie in the car.
“Miss Lan, heading home?” The guard greeted her warmly.
“Yes!” Lan Yudie nodded.
“Is this you bringing your boyfriend back?” the security guard said with a look of envy as he watched Xiao Han.
Xiao Han was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and handed the security guard a pack of cigarettes. The guard’s smile became even more brilliant.
“Thanks, brother!” the guard said excitedly, holding the pack of good cigarettes, with a sycophantic smile on his face. “Miss Lan is the prettiest girl in our community. You’re going to be blessed from now on. I had no idea Miss Lan already found a boyfriend.”
From his tone, it seemed the security guard also had an interest in Lan Yudie, but upon seeing her with a boyfriend, he abandoned such thoughts.
The security guard was exceptionally diligent.
After Xiao Han parked the car, he opened the trunk and took out gifts from the car. There were quite a lot of gifts: two packs of good cigarettes, two bottles of good liquor. He also had a latest model Apple phone to give to Lan Yudie’s father. As for Lan Yudie’s mother, he brought a shiny necklace and a classic Louis Vuitton bag. All these items together were quite expensive.
“Let’s go!” Lan Yudie said, pulling Xiao Han towards the stairs.
Up the elevator they went, entering the eighth floor.
There were three households on the eighth floor: left, center, and right. The left and right were large units, while the middle one was smaller. The one on the right end was unit 801, and that’s where Lan Yudie’s home was located. Lan Yudie took out her keys and unlocked the door.
Before the door could open all the way, a middle-aged woman pulled it open from inside.
“Mom,” Lan Yudie gasped.
“Little Butterfly, you’re back?” the woman said with joy on her face. “Come in quickly.”
Lan Yudie hurriedly introduced, “Mom, this is my boyfriend, his name is Xiao Han.”
The middle-aged woman glanced at Xiao Han politely, then said, “Xiao Han, please come in and have a seat.”
The first encounter was not too bad; at least she didn’t make things difficult for him. Xiao Han quickly nodded: “Thank you, Auntie.”
After entering, Xiao Han hurried inside.
The house was large, with decor from the early twenty-first century. It was considered very nice for that time. The floor was spotless and shiny. Entering the place, one would first find the dining room with a wooden table, on which sat a large vibrant bouquet of flowers. To the right was a double-door refrigerator. Beyond that was the living room.
Lan Yudie’s father was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper.
With reading glasses perched on his nose, Lan Yudie’s mother took the things Lan Yudie was carrying into the living room. She said to her husband, “Old Lan, your daughter has brought her boyfriend back, didn’t you want to meet him? Now that he’s here, why are you silent again?”
Old Lan glanced up at his daughter, didn’t even glance at Xiao Han, but continued to read his newspaper, saying, “So he’s here, what’s there to fuss about?”
That comment left Xiao Han feeling very awkward. Not just Xiao Han, even Lan Yudie appeared to be particularly embarrassed.
Xiao Han wore a helpless expression and gave Lan Yudie a look. Lan Yudie quickly used her gaze to soothe Xiao Han, seemingly saying: I’m sorry you have to endure this. Please be patient and don’t act rashly, otherwise, the consequences could be unimaginable.
Xiao Han smiled faintly, then took the initiative to greet, “Uncle, hello, I am Xiao Han. Lan Yudie’s boyfriend!”
Polite and proactive. A demeanor of gentle elegance.
Old Lan lifted his head, took off his reading glasses, and gave Xiao Han a look. His expression was calm as he said indifferently, “Since you’re here, take a seat. Stay for dinner before you leave!”
“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded quickly.
Lan Yudie’s mother then pulled Lan Yudie into the bedroom.
“Mom, what’s the matter?” Lan Yudie was worried that Xiao Han and her father might have an argument in the living room, so she wanted to stay by Xiao Han’s side. But her mother had pulled her into the bedroom instead.
Mother Lan said, “Silly girl, what’s this Xiao Han’s background?”
“Why do you ask that?” Lan Yudie asked, puzzled.
“Judging by what you’ve bought, you’ve spent quite a bit of money, haven’t you?” Mother Lan smiled and said, “A Louis Vuitton bag, Chanel clothing, an Apple phone, two packs of China soft-pack cigarettes…”
Mother Lan had a discerning eye; she could tell at a glance that all these items were genuine.
“Actually, Xiao Han is very rich.” Lan Yudie said awkwardly. “I only found out recently. He started his own business and has opened several restaurants at his own place, and he also opened a large restaurant in Shuimu University Town. It’s said that he even secured an investment of several tens of millions. Xiao Han is a person with a really good business sense.”
“Really?” Mother Lan looked surprised, her eyes filled with utter shock. Xiao Han was after all just a freshman in college. And this guy, his clothes didn’t seem particularly lavish, just normal sportswear and ordinary attire.