Zhi Ruo and Howin happily strolled through the stores. Howin imminently fell in love with a store full of beautiful traditional and modern qipaos while Zhi favored a particular shop over the rest so they both ended up separating.
Zhi chose a store where the clothes inside were beautiful and exotic looking. The store was full of rich colors that pulled Zhi further in. The store wasn't crowded so it was easy to search around for the perfect dress.
The girl behind the counter instantly recognized Zhi from online. It was quick to become viral that Jin's Cinderella was shopping in the strip. The sales clerk prayed that the girl would end up coming to her store and happily ran to greet her when it actually happened.
Zhi was dazzling and practically flawless. "Jin Hyun truly picked a one of a kind Goddess." The girl shook herself. Pull it together. Don't make yourself look like a fool in front of this girl."The best designer dresses are in the back for special clientele. There is one, in particular, that would suit you very well." The attended announced.
Zhi was startled. "For special clientele? Then why ask me?"
The clerk blushed. she didn't want to admit it was only because of Jin Hyun. "A women like yourself deserves the best, don't you think?"
Zhi didn't push any further. Why question this good fortune. Zhi quickly followed her to the back room and almost screamed. The room was like walking into a completely different store altogether. The clothes on display were definitely a grand spectacle to witness. The clothing attendant couldn't help but snap a hidden picture of the excited Zhi and in seconds uploaded it with the caption, "Cinderella picking out a dress for a ball? Spotted in the backroom of White Lotus Apparels!"
"This dress is absolutely gorgeous."Zhi quickly agreed to the clerk's recommendation. The dress was a rose gold floral sequins off the shoulder stunner.
Its features from the waist, hips to the lower hem completely showed off a woman's figure. Not only did it lay stress on the natural beauty of the female figure, but also, would make Zhi's legs appear long and slender.
The girl spoke fast. "Yes. A true beauty, perfect for your next event! This stunning dress features rose gold floral sequins and off the shoulder long sleeves. I think it would look very good on you!"
"Well, it's not for an event. I hope it's not too much. I am going to a nightclub called Hakkacabana. Have you heard of it?"
The girl shook her head generously. To say she heard of it was an understatement. Hakkacabana was an underground extension to the well known nightclub Kopocabana. This nightclub was hidden and only the elite and famous were privy to the location. Normal people like her could only dream of going. The store attendant clapped her hands. "Yes, this dress will definitely do then!"
Zhi tried it on and was set on buying it. Zhi used the card Howin gave her and quickly purchased it along with matching shoes and then went off to find Howin.
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It wasn't long after Zhi Ruo left White Lotus Appeals that a tall slider very attractive man dressed in all black with creamy brown shoes and matching expensive leather strapped watch strolled in. This man was seriously handsome and the sales clerk recognized him immediately. "JIN HYUN!"
Jin strutted over to the obvious fan with a smile that sent her over the moon. "I wonder was it you that sent in the photo of my little Cinderella?"
The girl couldn't speak and shook her head up and down.
"Do you know where she is?" Jin asked in a seductive tone.
"Hakkacabana," she replied easily.
"Perfect."
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Inside a store, Howin decided on a modern qipao made of silk, and that was embroidered with thick laces trimmed at the collar, sleeves, and edges. This dress had a look of modesty, softness, and beauty. Usually, women in Qipaos display their graceful manner but when Howin wore it, it was sexy and thrilling. When Howin saw Zhi she quickly went to show off her purchase. "Look Zhi, isn't it beautiful?"
The two girls exchanged dresses and complemented each other on their choices before heading off to get dinner.
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Tadashi and Minzhe were driving to meet up with Bobo when Tadashi's phone went off with another alert from this troublesome Jin hyuns account. This time Zhi was seen shopping. Tadashi's face lit up. Zhi looked beautiful in the photo. Her long silver hair hid half of her face but you could clearly still see her smiling. "That smile."
Minzhe turned to Tadashi. "What boss?"
Tadashi didn't respond instead Tadashi's face suddenly sunk. Jin Hyun personally responded this time. "I'll make sure to personally return this slipper to her then."
Tadashi's face darkened. Did this guy really think he was her missing slipper? The missing slipper that would become her perfect fit?
"Turn around Minzhe. Head to the airport instead."
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Zhi and Howin decided on a local favorite to have dinner. The restaurant's cuisine focused on light, fresh and healthy dishes with an Asian flair. The chef only chooses local and organic products, as well as free-range meat. Zhi chose a Three meat stir-fry with a spicy chili-ginger-garlic sauce. "Come on Howin I vouch for its tastiness."
Howin pretended to gag. She hated anything with ginger. Dinner was sublime and soon it was time to head off for a night of drinks and dancing.