The ambiguously romantic cruise dinner lasted a full two hours.
After they had eaten their fill, they disembarked and walked to Jicheng Square.
By that time, the music fountain in the square had already started.
Standing side by side by the fountain, they watched as jets of water danced and leaped to the rhythm of the music.
They looked just like a couple in love.
Wu Wei intentionally stood very close, so close that his arm almost brushed against Sun Yi's sleeve.
And Sun Yi did not show any signs of rejection or displeasure towards his physical closeness.
At that moment, Wu Wei suddenly wanted to hold her hand.
But the mere 53% fondness rating told him that it wasn't the right time yet, and doing so might backfire.
Wu Wei sighed in his mind.
He still needed to increase her fondness!
Moreover, he had spent less than ten thousand yuan today, which was too little!
No, he needed to spend more!
Wu Wei thought for a moment, then said to Sun Yi, "Let's walk around nearby."
"Sure," Sun Yi nodded, "I did eat a lot, a walk would be good to help digest."
Sun Yi started walking towards the Ginza shopping plaza next door.
Seeing this, Wu Wei immediately stopped her: "Let's go that way, I want to buy some things."
Sun Yi looked in the direction he pointed: "You want to go to Henglong? The things there are very expensive."
Wu Wei shook his head: "Not Henglong, Guihe."
Before coming to Jicheng, Wu Wei had done his research; the most upscale and luxurious shopping mall in Jicheng was Guihe.
This mall lived up to its name with only one distinctive feature: expensive and luxurious!
Only the genuinely wealthy dared to step inside, as it was filled with international luxury brands.
"Guihe?!"
Sun Yi was shocked: "Let's not. It's all luxury brands there, everything costs thousands, even tens of thousands!"
She had only been to that mall once before, felt it was too upscale, and dared not go again.
"It's fine to just look around, we don't necessarily have to buy anything."
Wu Wei said with a carefree smile: "Besides, I can afford thousands and tens of thousands."
"Oh, I forgot."
Only then did Sun Yi remember, Wu Wei was no longer as he had been before.
With a net worth of at least a few million, buying a few luxury items was nothing for him.
"Let's go!"
Without another word, Wu Wei headed directly to the Guihe Shopping Center.
Soon, the two reached the inside of the mall.
Looking at the grand and luxurious interior, Sun Yi couldn't help feeling a bit intimidated.
Wu Wei, however, remained cool and composed.
As the saying goes, money emboldens the spirit.
He may not be a hero, but with money now, his courage was undeniably bigger!
As soon as he entered, Wu Wei saw the Cartier store on the left.
His eyes immediately lit up, and he said to Sun Yi, "Let's go take a look!"
He had heard Liu Lili mention the name Cartier several times before, saying it was a top-level jewelry brand with presumably very high prices!
Moreover, he had noticed that Sun Yi's neck and wrists were bare, without any adornments—this was a perfect opportunity to buy her a few pieces.
However, he needed to think carefully about how to give them to her.
Otherwise, she definitely wouldn't accept them.
"Why go there? Isn't that all women's jewelry?"
Sun Yi stood still, looking at Wu Wei with a bit of surprise.
"Just to take a look, it's free to look."
Wu Wei casually persuaded, "I want to see what these big brand jewels look like, and what makes them so expensive!"
With that, Sun Yi actually became quite curious.
Before, she would have never dared to enter this kind of luxury store alone, but now with Wu Wei by her side, she didn't have to be afraid anymore, and it was good to broaden her horizons by going inside.
As the two walked into the store, a neatly dressed sales associate greeted them with a smile, "Hello, welcome to Cartier. How may I assist you?"
Wu Wei simply said, "We're just looking around."
"Certainly, please feel free to browse and let me know if you need anything."
After saying this, the associate took a few steps back and stood aside, keeping his distance.
Wu Wei was quite satisfied with the associate's attitude; he didn't experience the disdain described in novels.
The pair walked up to a display in the middle that was filled with various watches.
"So expensive!"
When Sun Yi glanced at the prices, she was immediately shocked.
"But this watch is quite nice."
After a while, Sun Yi pointed at a lady's wristwatch that was priced at 180,000 and spoke.
"You like this one? Then try it on."
Just as Wu Wei looked up to find the associate, the associate had already cleverly gone to get the watch and offered it to Sun Yi, "Let me help you put it on."
Sun Yi had originally just wanted to look and not try anything on, but seeing that he had already brought out the watch, she extended her hand.
"This lady's wristwatch is from the Cartier Pasha Diamond series, featuring an 18K rose gold case and a crown inlaid with a sapphire. The bezel is set with 97 diamonds, totaling 1.25 carats, and it is water-resistant up to 30 meters..."
The associate continued to introduce the watch as he helped Sun Yi put it on.
The rose gold face of the watch, along with the red crocodile leather strap, shone brilliantly on Sun Yi's snow-white wrist under the store lights.
It had to be said, it looked incredibly stunning.
Sun Yi was also visibly pleased.
After all, which girl wouldn't like such a sparkling object?
Wu Wei noticed the expression on Sun Yi's face and thought to himself that he must buy the watch.
Not only because she liked it, but more importantly, it was 180,000!
"It looks so good, this wristwatch really suits you..."
Knowing that Sun Yi liked it, the associate began to heap on the flattery, which was mostly true, of course.
Sun Yi felt a bit cornered and uncomfortable, finding an excuse to say, "Let's forget it, I often have to do experiments and can't wear anything on my wrists."
"Alright, if possible, you can come back any time to buy it."
The associate kept smiling upon hearing this, as they were quite accustomed to such situations. Having taken off the watch, he added affably, "Would you like to take a look at the necklaces? Our necklaces are also very beautiful."
Seeing the associate's good attitude, Sun Yi relaxed a bit and nodded, "Alright, let's take a look then."
The two followed the associate to the necklace counter.
Sun Yi's enthusiasm for necklaces was clearly much greater than for watches.
Especially after trying on a white gold diamond necklace from the LOVE series, she looked left and right in the mirror, her eyes shining brightly.
Wu Wei's eyes were shining too.
However, his gaze wasn't focused on the necklace but on Sun Yi's slender, fair neck and her delicate collarbone.
Wasn't this much more beautiful than any necklace?
He really wanted to give it a kiss!
"Do you like it?"
Wu Wei reluctantly moved his gaze away and asked Sun Yi.
"I like it, but unfortunately, I can't afford it."
While saying this, Sun Yi took off the necklace and handed it back to the associate.
Wu Wei directly told the associate, "I'll take this necklace, wrap it up."
The associate's eyes lit up, immediately responding, "Certainly!"
He had initially thought that the two were just browsing out of professional politeness, not expecting any sales, but it turned out he was opening his sales account!
Moreover, this man seemed quite capable, purchasing a necklace worth over 70,000 without even blinking an eye.
Turning her head in surprise, Sun Yi asked Wu Wei, "What are you doing?"
"Buying the necklace."
Seeing that Sun Yi's brows were already furrowed, Wu Wei knew that if he said it was for her, she would definitely stop him, and buying it anyway might even decrease her affection for him.
But he had already prepared what to say, and so, looking intently at Sun Yi, he said, "I'm buying it for the girl I've always liked."