The women's clothing store was quite spacious, with clothes hanging everywhere on the racks.
Each piece of clothing was exquisitely made, presenting a dazzling array as far as the eye could see.
Xu Xiaofang had never visited a store like this before. Many times, she could only cast envious glances as she passed by, then hurry away.
So, being forcibly brought here, she felt extremely nervous.
She clutched her skirt tightly, her expression stiff, feeling as though she didn't belong in this environment.
Wu Tian noticed her nervousness and spoke to comfort her, "Relax, it's just a clothing store, no different from the ones you usually visit. What's there to be nervous about?"
Despite his words, Xu Xiaofang's tension didn't ease; instead, she felt even more awkward.
Wu Tian said no more, leading Xu Xiaofang through the racks.
They browsed here and there, looking for suitable clothes.
"Hello, sir, may I help you with anything?"
At that moment, a sales assistant approached and asked Wu Tian.
Wu Tian replied casually, "We're not sure what to buy yet, just looking. Let us browse for a while longer."
Normally, a sales assistant would enthusiastically start promoting at this point.
However, this sales assistant was snobbish. The moment she saw the attire of Wu Tian and Xu Xiaofang, she immediately concluded they were poor.
Consequently, the smile on her face vanished. She followed the two of them, seeming more like she was guarding them against theft.
Wu Tian kept asking for Xu Xiaofang's opinion, but Xu Xiaofang's mind was blank, and she had no idea how to respond.
Seeing them looking around without any intention of buying, the sales assistant became displeased.
She frowned and said, "Hey, are you going to buy anything or not?"
"If you're not buying, don't touch things randomly. If you damage them, you'll have to pay!"
Xu Xiaofang was about to touch the fabric of a piece of clothing when she heard the sales assistant's words and immediately withdrew her hand.
Wu Tian said displeasedly, "What kind of attitude is that? We're here to buy clothes, and we can't even look?"
The sales assistant crossed her arms and chuckled contemptuously, "Buy clothes? Don't be ridiculous. Do you look like people who buy clothes?"
"From what I see, you're just unsophisticated country bumpkins. If you want to buy clothes, go to a wholesale market. Why come here?"
"The clothes here are very expensive, not something you can afford!"
Xu Xiaofang already felt inferior, and hearing the sales assistant's lecture made her face burn even more.
But Wu Tian was not one to be easily bullied. He sized up the sales assistant and said, "No, I mean, you earn a salary of three thousand yuan a month, and yet you're here mocking us. What gives you the right?"
"A woman like you, with such a poor figure and an ugly face, surely no man wants you, right?"
"With your three-thousand-yuan salary, instead of criticizing us, you should worry about yourself first!"
The sales assistant hadn't expected Wu Tian to say such things about her, and his words were so sharp.
She said furiously, "What did you say! You country bumpkin have the nerve to talk to me? No matter what, I'm still better than you!"
"You think you're so great, huh? Fine, if you're so great, go look by yourself. I'm not serving you anymore!"
With that, the sales assistant left in a huff.
After the sales assistant left, Xu Xiaofang suddenly said softly, "Wu Tian, why don't we just leave?"
Wu Tian turned to look at her. Although Xu Xiaofang was smiling, her expression was unnatural, clearly a forced smile.
Wu Tian knew that Xu Xiaofang had been hurt.
So Wu Tian said in a deep voice, "Xiaofang, don't feel inferior. In this world, no one is inherently worse than another."
"If we really have to compare, you have over two hundred thousand in savings now, and you earn ten thousand yuan a month. Aren't you more outstanding than her?"
Wu Tian looked around and suddenly spotted a dress. He then pulled Xu Xiaofang towards it.
"Try this one. I think this dress will look great on you!"
It was a sky-blue dress, exquisitely made, with lace trim along the hem, giving it a dreamlike quality.
Upon seeing the dress, Xu Xiaofang's eyes immediately lit up.
But when she saw the price tag, the sparkle in her eyes dimmed again.
"Twelve hundred... such an expensive dress."
Xu Xiaofang lowered her head and said, "Let's forget it, Wu Tian. I won't wear such an expensive dress."
Although she said that, Xu Xiaofang's gaze remained fixed on the dress, clearly showing her fondness for it.
Wu Tian smiled and said, "You really lack confidence. It's okay, I'll buy this dress for you. Go and try it on."
Without giving Xu Xiaofang time to think, Wu Tian took down the dress and pushed Xu Xiaofang towards the fitting room.
After a while, Xu Xiaofang emerged from the fitting room.
She had already changed into the dress.
The dress was originally a rather pure style, and now, paired with Xu Xiaofang's temperament, it was a perfect match!
Her graceful figure, accentuated by the long dress, looked exceptionally radiant. She appeared like a fairy from a fairytale.
Wu Tian was mesmerized. He felt that Xu Xiaofang was truly suited for such attire.
Indeed, even beautiful people need clothes to enhance their appearance!
Xu Xiaofang's face was flushed. She nervously asked Wu Tian, "Wu Tian, what... what do you think?"
Wu Tian smiled, "My goodness, Xiaofang, you look so beautiful. I'm completely captivated!"
Hearing this, Xu Xiaofang felt both shy and delighted.
Wu Tian said, "Don't think too much about it. This dress was made for you. Let's buy it!"
Although Xu Xiaofang still felt it was expensive, she genuinely loved the dress from the bottom of her heart, so she said nothing more.
As the two prepared to head to the counter to pay, a couple walked towards them.
The man was unremarkable, but the woman was heavily made up and very alluring, her perfume detectable from a distance.
"What do you think of me in this outfit?" the woman asked the man.
But the man didn't answer.
The woman looked at the man and saw that he had been staring intently at Xu Xiaofang, his eyes practically glued to her.
The woman immediately felt jealous.
She hit the man on the head and shouted angrily, "I'm talking to you!"
The man snapped back to attention and hastily replied perfunctorily, "Beautiful, beautiful, truly beautiful."
However, this response clearly did not satisfy the woman. Seeing how beautiful Xu Xiaofang was, the woman's anger flared.
She dropped the clothes she was holding and said angrily, "What's so beautiful about it? I don't want this outfit anymore."
She suddenly pointed at Xu Xiaofang, "I want the one she's wearing!"