CHAPTER 1120: 318 THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT (CHAPTER 4)

Qin Mingzhu...

What’s the big deal about this?

So after lunch, Mu Yichen headed upstairs for a nap, while Qin Mu and Qin Mingzhu drove to the shop.

Once inside, they ran into the second daughter-in-law of the Shen Family, who was there to pick out clothes herself. Hearing the door open, she turned and saw Qin Mu, stopping in her tracks and smiling: "Mrs. Mu!"

"Mrs. Shen, long time no see!"

Qin Mu was surprised, noticing that Mrs. Shen had changed so much since their last encounter, of course, pleasantly surprised.

"Indeed! Just a few days ago, my husband mentioned you, saying the clothes you helped me pick last time were great! This lady is—"

Mrs. Shen glanced at Qin Mingzhu beside Qin Mu, asking curiously, her smile unwavering.

"This is the jewel of the Qin Family, Qin Mingzhu, and this is the second daughter-in-law of the Shen Family, Hu Xiaoyan!"

Qin Mu smiled, introducing them to each other.

"I’ve seen you before! You used to play often with Brother Shen."

Qin Mingzhu felt unfamiliar due to Hu Xiaoyan’s changes over the years, but Qin Haiming still remembered the cheerful Hu Xiaoyan from before.

"I have some memory of you too, but you seem different from back then, and I’m no longer who I used to be."

Hu Xiaoyan said softly at the end, involuntarily lowering her head, a trace of sadness in her eyes.

"More graceful than before! And prettier!"

Qin Mingzhu noticed her mood and immediately complimented her with a bright smile.

Hu Xiaoyan couldn’t help but smile again, her eyes nearly squinting into slits.

"Let’s go! We’ll pick out clothes for the two of you first, then have a coffee to chat!"

Qin Mu thought, it’s truly a relief not having to accompany Mr. Mu for a nap.

"Won’t it be too much trouble for you?" Hu Xiaoyan asked, a bit embarrassed.

"No worries! It’s part of my job; customers are like gods!"

"Even though I’m a god, I don’t pay from my pocket!"

"Dream on!"

Qin Mu glanced at her and then nudged her forward.

The second daughter-in-law of the Shen Family couldn’t help but chuckle, curious about the strong bond between Qin Mu and Qin Mingzhu.

Later, she heard about the ups and downs between Qin Mingzhu and Qin Mu, but she honestly didn’t know their relationship had become so good.

"Let’s change the color today; how about white?"

Qin Mu recalled Hu Xiaoyan’s previous blue cheongsam purchase, so this time she didn’t want her to pick the same color for everyday clothes.

"I’ll listen to your advice!"

Hu Xiaoyan looked at the clothes in her hand and agreed readily.

"I’ll listen to your advice too!"

Qin Mingzhu whispered, having long admired Qin Mu’s fashion sense, and finally shamelessly got Qin Mu to help pick clothes for her.

Qin Mu glanced at her and then sighed helplessly: "Xiaofei, help Miss Qin pick two outfits, and let her try light-colored ones."

Qin Mu couldn’t deny that Qin Mingzhu was naturally beautiful. If the clothes were too bright, they would overshadow her, whereas lighter colors would highlight her strengths.

Hu Xiaoyan chose two sweaters, two coats, and also picked several items for elders, gaining quite a lot.

Of course, the store employee handling the bill was also thrilled; the commission...

Qin Mu watched Qin Mingzhu come out in a loose, white sweater and immediately frowned: "Change to a fitted one."

"It’s comfortable!"

"Change to a fitted one!"

Qin Mu said firmly with just one sentence.

Qin Mingzhu wasn’t as stubborn as her, and obediently went to change clothes.

Qin Mu and Hu Xiaoyan waited beside her as Qin Mingzhu changed into a fitted, light green sweater and came out.

"Hmm! This one fits better!"

Hu Xiaoyan nodded, praising.

"Really? I’ve never liked wearing this kind of clothes!"

Qin Mingzhu still disliked it, accustomed to loose-fitting clothes, or perhaps even she didn’t know, such outfits made her feel secure. This short, fitted style couldn’t hold her arms or cover her backside, making her feel exposed with no sense of security.

"Pick a coat to wear over it!"

Qin Mu realized her nervousness was related to something unclear and glanced at the coats hanging nearby.

"Which one?"

Qin Mingzhu suddenly became flustered, looking at the long row.

"Let me! Miss Qin is so beautiful with a great figure; she’ll look good in any of them!"

The store employee quickly fetched a cream-colored coat, spreading it open behind her.

Once Qin Mingzhu wore the coat, the weight on her shoulders made her feel better, then she went to the mirror to check, gradually calming down.

"Seems okay! But I still like the larger one!"

"Pack that one for her too!"

Qin Mu instructed the store employee.

"I didn’t bring any money!"

Qin Mingzhu, excited, blushed and reminded Qin Mu.

Qin Mu and Hu Xiaoyan couldn’t help but laugh, then walked ahead.

Qin Mingzhu hurriedly followed them, turning to tell the store employee before heading to the office for coffee: "Pack the large blue one for me too."

The store employee obediently packed it, but evidently wasn’t as thrilled packing for Qin Mingzhu as they were for Hu Xiaoyan.

In the evening, Qin Mu drove Qin Mingzhu back to the Qin Family for dinner, seeing a car slowly crossing theirs at the gate, Qin Mingzhu suddenly sensed something amiss: "What’s up with that car?"