CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 116: SHOPPING WITH THE MAN I LOVE

The small handbag is exquisite and compact, with limited capacity—put a wallet, a phone, and a pack of tissues in, and you can’t fit anything else! She found it impractical and it didn’t match her previous outfits, so she’d never used it.

But this time, it finally came in handy.

After searching around, Ye Anxin finally found the almost-forgotten small handbag at the very corner of her wardrobe.

Fortunately, the small handbag was well-preserved, looking as good as new when she took it out.

Once everything was ready, Ye Anxin took the handbag and went downstairs.

When Ye Anxin came downstairs, Mu Beiting was standing at the villa’s entrance, his tall frame leaning against the door, gazing into the distance as if he was deep in thought.

Ye Anxin jogged up to him, wrapped her arms around his, and smiled, "Uncle, I’m ready, let’s go!"

Mu Beiting nodded without speaking, left the villa with Ye Anxin, and got into the car that the butler had already prepared.

Sitting in the back seat with Mu Beiting, just thinking about going shopping alone with him made Ye Anxin extremely excited.

When she was with Mu Rufeng, she never proactively asked him out for shopping, and even when they went out, she wasn’t as happy as she was now!

She thought, perhaps it’s a different mindset!

The feelings she had for Uncle and Mu Rufeng were indeed different!

In her heart now, Uncle’s position surpassed everything else.

Sensing her excitement, Mu Beiting asked in a deep voice, "You’re very happy?"

Ye Anxin nodded vigorously, unabashedly responding, "Of course, I’m happy! It’s my first time shopping with Uncle! You know, shopping with the man you love is a very blissful thing!"

Hearing her words, the stern expression on Mu Beiting’s face gradually softened, and a mysterious gleam seemed to flash in his eyes.

"Let’s walk all the way inside and outside the mall later, check out every floor, and try all the snacks around! Uncle, do you know? My greatest wish in life is to eat street food with the man I love. Don’t you think that’s an amazingly beautiful thing?" Ye Anxin continued, her eyes filled with dreamy hues.

Mu Beiting stayed silent, but a rare gentleness flashed in his eyes.

Ye Anxin sweetly rested her head on Mu Beiting’s arm, narrating her dreams to him.

Mu Beiting didn’t speak throughout, listening attentively and earnestly.

Since the villa was halfway up the hill and the mall was in the city’s bustling area, it took nearly an hour for Mu Beiting and Ye Anxin to reach their destination.

After the driver dropped them off, he went to find a parking space.

Mu Beiting’s strong presence quickly drew attention in the bustling mall; once people saw his looks, they were captivated, lingering in awe.

Noticing the looks cast upon him, Mu Beiting narrowed his eyes and gave the crowd a cold glance.

The people were oblivious, continuing to stare at Mu Beiting in a daze; some women even drooled, wishing they could devour him whole.

Ye Anxin, however, seemed entirely oblivious to the surroundings, holding onto Mu Beiting’s arm and excitedly saying, "Uncle, look, so many people! The weather’s nice today, perfect for shopping!"

Mu Beiting frowned, "It’s noisy!"

"It’s not noisy, it’s lively! Come on, let’s go inside and take a look!" Ye Anxin smiled faintly, pulling Mu Beiting toward the mall.

This time, she had a purpose, directly heading upstairs with Mu Beiting to the men’s clothing store.

Entering the men’s store, Ye Anxin let go of Mu Beiting’s arm, meticulously examining the clothes.

The saleswomen in the store were captivated by Mu Beiting, eagerly approaching to enthusiastically introduce the store’s highlights and which famous designer had crafted the styles.

Ye Anxin glanced at the women surrounding them, continuously giving Mu Beiting flirtatious looks, then forced a smile and said, "Sorry, we’d like to look around quietly by ourselves and call you when needed!"

One of the saleswomen quickly spoke up, "Miss, it’s our store’s rule to provide personal service. If the manager finds out we didn’t attend properly, we could face penalties!"

Ye Anxin, who was naturally compassionate, felt a bit reluctant to shoo them away after hearing this. But seeing Mu Beiting’s extremely displeased face, she had to say, "How about this, just one of you stay to assist us. My uncle dislikes crowds, and besides, one person is enough!"

With Ye Anxin’s suggestion, the sales staff began competing for the sole spot.

"Annoying!" Mu Beiting impatiently grumbled under his breath, pulling Ye Anxin away from the men’s store without looking back.

Ye Anxin pursed her lips, sourly saying, "Uncle, see, you attract so many admirers. The moment those women see you, they swarm around like bees drawn to flowers! Seems like, from now on, I should attach a ’belonged to me’ tag on you when we go out!"

Listening to her remark, the rigidity in Mu Beiting’s facial lines gradually relaxed, and his thin lips began to curve into a pleasing arc.

Ye Anxin dragged Mu Beiting into another men’s store.

The scene in this store was similar to the last, but luckily the manager was present, preventing any overt infatuations from the staff.

Throughout, the manager provided personal service, introducing the store’s outfits.

Ye Anxin looked through the clothes one by one, and whenever she found one she liked, she’d hold it up before Mu Beiting for a look.

Mu Beiting slightly furrowed his brow, "I don’t need clothes!"

Ye Anxin grinned and said, "I want to buy clothes for Uncle! All of Uncle’s clothes are black, they’re boring! Let’s try some other colors!"

Without hesitation, Mu Beiting replied, "No need!"

Ye Anxin wasn’t deterred, she smiled, holding up a garment before Mu Beiting while saying, "Why not? I think it’s necessary! Black is too dull, makes you look older. See how good this navy coat looks, instantly makes you look several years younger, much more vibrant!"

Mu Beiting’s frown deepened, "You think I’m old?"

Ye Anxin was momentarily stunned, realizing his misunderstanding of her intentions. She shook her head helplessly, hung the blue coat back, and, coaxing him, said, "Uncle, that’s not what I meant! Think about it, you’re only thirty now, prime time for a man, yet you dress like an old man every day, so severe! I think at your age, dressing maturely is fine, but overdressing can make you look outdated! We should be mature yet lively, don’t you think?"

Mu Beiting pressed his lips, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

Knowing he was beginning to accept her reasoning, Ye Anxin grinned widely, took out the clothes she liked earlier, and handed them to Mu Beiting, "Uncle, try it on. I really want to see you in this outfit!"