"Senior Shen, Shen Sheng."
And here it is, Lin Yan's usual tactic.
She always lured the previous host out with various excuses, then sweet-talked her into paying. It worked like a charm every time.
The previous host was not only gullible but also a sucker for praise. The slightest compliment would make her giddy with joy.
Lin Yan on the other side of the phone took a few deep breaths. After a moment of coyness, she stood in the mall aisle and continued.
"There's a new dessert shop at Paslan Mall. It's amazing! It's got this 2D style and it's all pink and cute. The moment I saw this shop, I thought of you!"
"You've got to come. It matches that new skirt you bought a few days ago! It's just as pink and incredibly gorgeous."
Walking slowly, Lin Yan spoke into the phone with a smile on her face. Her eyes kept scanning the light luxury shops, selecting and reselecting the new fashion items inside.
When she comes later, I'll have her buy that skirt for me.
"If I were senior Shen, seeing this would definitely-"
She was cut off mid-sentence, hanging in the air as she heard a beep from the receiver.
The silent party on the other end had hung up.
Lin Yan: ?
...
Having ended the call, Yu Ting put her phone back and continued with her chores as she fiddled with her ear.
Drat.
She sure can talk.
A few strands of hair fell beside Yu Ting's ear due to her movements, reflecting the sunlight filtering through the floor-to-ceiling window onto her profile.
Even more captivating.
Ding.
[Please spend 5 million within 24 hours]
In the quiet afternoon, this command suddenly popped up in Yu Ting's mind.
[The money has been transferred to your account. Failure to complete within 24 hours will result in a point deduction]
The mechanized voice emotionlessly announced the first task.
Yu Ting paused in her action, untied the apron around her waist, and got up to leave.
...
To save time, Yu Ting came to the nearest large shopping mall, Paslan Mall. It only took her around twenty minutes to get there from her conveniently-located house.
Choosing to spend as little time as possible, Yu Ting wore simple clothes from home.
After all, who would want to be murdered by a system after finally getting a second chance at life?
Paslan Mall has six floors; the first floor is filled with food stalls on both sides of the aisle.
Skipping over the second floor's bedding and home appliances section, Yu Ting headed straight to the third floor to start shopping in the clothing area.
With 5 million.
Probably buying around ten brand-name pieces would do the trick.
Paslan Mall's interior design was different on every floor, with a dazzling variety of store designs and a multitude of summer outfits and newly launched autumn clothes. For Yu Ting, it was an entirely novel experience.
In her last life, brand-name clothes were something an insignificant cook like her wouldn't dare dream about.
But now, she was asked to spend 5 million in one day.
Such an unreasonable demand, really.
As she strolled and shopped, a playful interest filled Yu Ting, she had been longing to replace the clothes in her wardrobe.
The soft light of the aisle combined with the store's designs made for a pleasant atmosphere.
While she was shopping, Yu Ting suddenly felt a weight on her arm as someone bumped into her from behind.
Lin Yan came plowing in, her face bright with a harmless smile. Her little over 1.5 meters height buried her head into Yu Ting's bare arm due to her movement, fussing and being overly friendly.
"I knew you would come."
"Come quick, I just found an awesome shop."