Chapter 78: Chapter 79: Choosing a Gown
Moreover, as a man, attending such a soirée would simply mean donning a suit, but it's different for his wife. Of course, he must dress her up beautifully; she must wear a stunning evening gown.
Lin Yi initially did not plan to attend, after all, he had never participated in such events before and did not have a broad social network.
However, upon further thought, he actually became quite curious. Besides, those who attend charity galas were certainly the bigwigs of Xiangcheng's business world. If he wanted to have better development prospects, he must expand his own network, at least getting to know more industry insiders.
So Lin Yi quickly made up his mind to take his wife to the event!
Following that, he said to Han Xuewei, "By the way, wife, I've received an invitation to a charity gala. It's in a few days, and I want to check it out with you, okay?"
Han Xuewei pursed her lips slightly, pondered for a moment, then responded, "If you're going to attend, I can accompany you to have a look."
At this moment, Han Xuewei also thought that Lin Yi had achieved no small feats, having given her a several hundred square meters villa and diamonds worth several hundred million. This indicated that he would often frequent the company of the upper-class society and attend more such galas.
Therefore, she should also accompany him in her capacity as Lin Yi's wife.
This was indispensable.
Thus, she agreed to go with Lin Yi.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi immediately took his wife to the fashion district of this mall, and after asking around, they found a boutique specializing in custom evening gowns!
No sooner had the two of them entered than they saw Li Jingwen and Yang Fan already inside!
What are the odds? It's said enemies often cross each other's paths!
Li Jingwen and Yang Fan had the same thought upon seeing them enter!
Li Jingwen had gone to great lengths to persuade Yang Fan to pick out a suitable gown first before checking the jewelry stores, but they hadn't expected to encounter these two here.
Li Jingwen's expression immediately darkened, becoming especially gloomy.
They locked eyes, but Lin Yi quickly averted his gaze, no longer paying them any attention. After explaining their purpose to the salesperson at the entrance, he and Han Xuewei began selecting a suitable evening gown.
Li Jingwen and Yang Fan were still fuming from a previous disagreement, and now they found themselves inexplicably angry again. Li Jingwen, pulling Yang Fan, seemed ready to leave, soothing him with, "Let's go to the jewelry store! Some people are like clingy bugs, following wherever others go!"
Even though Lin Yi and Han Xuewei heard the remark, they had no reaction and quietly continued to choose gowns.
However, the salesperson beside Li Jingwen and Yang Fan became anxious upon hearing this.
How could this be allowed?!
The commission from these two customers should be hers! She had painstakingly pitched for so long, and it was almost a success. If they left now, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain?
If these two really walked out that door, chances were they wouldn't return!
But she was powerless at the moment and could only watch helplessly as two major customers walked out the door.
Meanwhile, Lin Yi and Han Xuewei, faced with a dazzling array of gowns, were patiently making their selection.
However, they had little time left because in one more hour it would be the children's bedtime, and they needed to return early to take care of the three little ones.
Lin Yi glanced at the time and directly said to the salesperson, "What are some of the pricier gowns you have in the store? Bring them out for us to see! Both men's and women's will do. We don't need to see these ordinary ones; we're in a hurry."
Lin Yi has always had a principle when it comes to shopping—within his financial means, he prefers the more expensive items, as you get what you pay for; more expensive merchandise surely has its advantages.
Even with gowns, the pricier ones tended to have more unique materials and designs. Now that money wasn't an issue, he decided to get straight to the point and buy the most expensive ones.
Lin Yi added, "My wife and I have been invited to attend a charity gala, and we have no other specific requirements for the gowns. Could you recommend a few for us?"
The sales associate's uniform looked very special. It was clear that her level was higher than that of the clerk who had received Li Jingwen and Yang Fan, leading Lin Yi to guess she must be a manager at least.
Lin Yi had that suspicion, but what he didn't know was that she was actually the store manager, and the store's name was "Gezi."
Upon hearing his request, the store manager immediately instructed her staff to bring down several of the top-tier gowns and started describing them in detail.
"May I ask how to address the two of you?" the store manager asked with a smile.
Lin Yi replied, "My name is Lin Yi, and this is my wife." Discover more content on m-vl-em-pyr
"Mr. Lin and madam, thank you for gracing our store with your presence. Allow me to introduce to you a few of our high-level gowns," she said.
After finishing, she gestured for Lin Yi to look at the gowns the staff had rolled out.
First, they looked at the women's gowns, and four dresses caught their eye: the first design had a trailing tail and was pale pink.
Then there was a red gown without a trailing design, but it was full-length.
The next one was cream white and looked similar in style to the red one.
The last one was pure white with a shorter hem, and its design seemed nice too.
The store manager patiently explained each gown, who the designer was, the brand, and so on.
After looking at them, Lin Yi chose the short white gown with peacock tail-stripes at the hem. It looked very delicate and equally elegant.
Lin Yi, looking at the gown, said, "I think this one's nice, its design is very pure, yet also incredibly lavish. Vivi, do you like it?"
Han Xuewei glanced at it and found the gown indeed stood out, as she had been equally captivated by it at first sight.
Excitedly, she said, "This gown really is gorgeous, I had my eye on it the moment it was brought out. The design is very innovative, and it seems to be made from good materials."
The store manager explained with a smile, "Mr. Lin and madam, you both have excellent taste! This gown is indeed the work of a renowned designer and has even won a gown design award!"
"Although many wealthy ladies favor it, the price is the highest in our store. The gown is a limited edition and is handmade."
Lin Yi nodded upon hearing this, though things like limited edition and handmade craftsmanship weren't important to him. However, considering the glamorously dressed individuals they were bound to encounter at the charity gala, he wanted to purchase a gown for his wife that would be absolutely stunning no matter what!
"No need to look further, we'll take this one," Lin Yi said generously.
The store manager was surprised to see Lin Yi make such a decisive decision without even asking for the price.