Chapter 114: The Black Card in the Shopping Mall

Luo Shencheng looked outside and asked, “Boss, why is she here cleaning for us?”

Shen Chutang was indifferent. “Maybe she’s trying to do a good deed, like Lei Feng.”

Luo Shencheng naturally didn’t believe that, but if someone was willing to help clean, it was still a good thing.

Shen Chutang reviewed their recent test papers and saw that practicing a large number of problems to get familiar with the question types really paid off—the class average had improved considerably.

The midterm exams were coming up soon; they still had to make the most of their time.

After school, Shen Chutang left to find Shi Hanchan.

The moment Shi Hanchan saw Shen Chutang, a smile immediately lit up her face. “Sister Chutang, you’re here! Let’s go pick out some dresses!”

The mall that had given Shen Chutang the black card housed many high-end luxury boutiques, and she was curious to test the card’s privileges.

Unexpectedly, before they even reached the mall, they ran into Shen Duoduo, who was also there to buy a gown.

Shen Duoduo’s family was currently reliant on the matriarch’s support. If she caught the prince’s eye this time, she would rise like a phoenix. Naturally, she wanted to dress grandly for the evening event.

She hadn’t expected to run into Shen Chutang—her nemesis.

That prince was really something—why invite a rustic girl like her? If he truly wanted to invite someone, it would be a refined, well-mannered young lady raised with good education, like herself.

Shen Duoduo cast a cold glance at Shen Chutang, jealousy bubbling inside. “A country bumpkin buying a gown? It’s like a toad wearing a floral dress—a complete waste.”

Shi Hanchan crossed her hands on her hips, furious. “Who’s like you, with twisted values and a face that doesn’t even deserve to be seen?”

“You!”

Shi Hanchan lifted her chin defiantly. “What’s that? Got a problem? Who do you think you are? I’m Shi Hanchan of the Shi family!”

The last time Shi Hanchan was bullied and came home upset, her brother Shi Shaoxun taught her to fight back. People wouldn’t stop bullying you just because you showed weakness; only by becoming strong could you protect yourself.

Besides, he said sometimes she could leverage her influence to assert herself—she simply had the means.

Upon hearing the Shi family name, Shen Duoduo hesitated. Even at the height of the Shen family’s power, they were no match for the Shi family, let alone now.

She quickly said, “Miss Shi, I advise you to open your eyes and see clearly. This woman is very wicked; don’t be fooled by her. I’m a Shen, and I know exactly what kind of person Shen Chutang is!”

Shi Hanchan pulled Shen Chutang’s arm. “No need to worry, Sister Chutang is a good person!”

“Miss Shi, you’re young and inexperienced. If one person slanders her, it’s their problem. But if the entire Shen family dislikes her, then the problem lies with her.

She’s involved with the Shi family… Yes, she has an ambiguous relationship with your brother. She tricked him into buying her a villa and is keeping a gigolo there!”

Shi Hanchan frowned. These accusations were getting more and more absurd.

“My brother never bought a house for Sister Chutang. You’re all slandering her! Besides, we all think Sister Chutang is good. Maybe you should look at your own faults!”

Shi Hanchan was angry—why was it that none of these people could bear to see others flourish?

Shen Chutang glanced sideways at Shen Duoduo and calmly pulled out the black card for the sales assistant.

Shen Duoduo sneered, “Shen Chutang, you haven’t seen a real black card before, have you? The global elite’s black cards don’t look like that.”

Shen Chutang replied coolly, “Oh, if the mall’s black card looks like this, then it’s fine.”

The moment the sales assistant saw the black card, her expression turned serious. Soon, all the sales staff came out, and one of them said respectfully to Shen Chutang and Shi Hanchan, “Please follow us to the VIP room, where you can enjoy premium services while our staff showcase all the dresses for you.”

Shen Chutang nodded. “Alright.”

Shen Duoduo was stunned. Having visited luxury stores many times, she had never seen treatment like this.

“Are you sure you’re not mistaken? I’m the real VIP here!”

Soon, another salesperson approached. Shen Chutang crossed her arms and coldly watched, waiting to see how she’d explain.

Unexpectedly, the employee said, “Sorry, we are closing the store now and will no longer serve customers. Please leave.”

“You—”

Shen Duoduo watched helplessly as Shen Chutang and Shi Hanchan were led into the VIP room, while she, despite having a VIP card, was thrown out!

Fuming, she shouted at the store entrance, “Are you blind? You don’t even recognize a VIP card!”

But no one paid her any attention.

Shen Chutang hadn’t expected the black card to be so effective. After entering the VIP room with Shi Hanchan, they were served tea and snacks without needing to ask. They even had someone to give massages, and could get their nails done while staff showed different gowns for them to choose from.

She had liked this mall from her first visit, and after coming several times, she found herself falling in love with it.

Shi Hanchan whispered, “Sister Chutang, this place is nice, isn’t it?”

Shen Chutang nodded. “Yes.”

“The mall’s owner is even better!”