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TL: Zhao
Editing: Krisaia
Xie's Clothing was a shop located on the top floor of a shopping mall in a bustling business district. Not only did it occupy the entire floor, but it was empty most of the time. The reason was very simple: Xie's Clothing was a shop which only served its members, who were international celebrities, or prestigious figures of society. Every time a celebrity showed up on the international stage with clothes which were flagged with a particular brand, it usually meant that the article came from Xie's Clothing. A nouveau-riche had apparently offered millions for a members.h.i.+p, only to be refused straight away.
Li Yiming was standing at the entrance to the shop, smiling bitterly at the receptionist.
"Sorry sir, we do not accept walk-in clients. I cannot let you enter without a members.h.i.+p card," The receptionist said with a gentle smile, but her posture made her adamant resolve more than clear.
"I didn't see my friend flash the members.h.i.+p card when he got in…" Li Yiming pursed his lips.
Li Yiming had accompanied Sai Gao and Shao Xian to the shopping mall. Sai Gao had suggested them to come to the dressmaker's shop after Shao Xian mentioned wanting to be prepared for her show. Upon arriving at the mall, Li Yiming suddenly had a craving for a smoke and stayed behind for a bit. Li Yiming was looking from the distance as Shao Xian and Sai Gao entered the store, and only saw the receptionist bow respectfully rather than ask for any kind of identification.
"My apologies sir, but if your friend is inside, I would recommend you contact the person in question. We have our rules here, and I do apologize for the inconvenience." The receptionist kept her smile, hiding her bewildered thoughts as she scrutinized Li Yiming.
Li Yiming scratched his head and pulled on his collar when he saw the receptionist look at him rather disapprovingly. He realized that he was still wearing his washed-out jacket after finding nothing suitable for himself in Sai Gao's closet. He did plan to buy some new clothes for himself after getting his hands on the storage watch he looted.
Li Yiming let out a long sigh and decided to call Sai Gao.
"Beep! The number you're trying to reach is not available…"
As Li Yiming thought, Sai Gao did not have his phone with him, as he was accustomed to putting it inside his storage item.