After walking around like that for a while, by the time they finally reached their destination, Tangze's hands were practically full of shopping bags.
Vermouth had shown some restraint. Though she hadn't gone easy on her card, she at least knew better than to push things too far, so she hadn't picked out any ridiculously extravagant luxury items. She had still spent quite a bit on this trip, but it remained within an acceptable range.
Tangze looked at the short line in front of the store, raised his brows, and gestured at the items in his hands. "Looks like we'll be waiting for a while. I should probably put these in your car first."
He had already spotted a very familiar figure, so there was no need to go over and join the commotion right now.
Just in case, he also needed to secretly send a message over and make sure things unfolded according to plan.
Given their current capabilities, there would not have been any information security risks even without that safeguard, but Tangze still wanted to see this scene play out.
For no other reason than that it would be fun enough to make it worthwhile.
"Worried someone might see you?" Vermouth teased, then waved him off in consideration of how diligently he had been working. "Fine. I'll line up myself."
With the usual limited-purchase business tactics, some brands made their lottery requirements and purchase qualifications absurdly complicated and exhausting. She could understand Kumeru's reluctance.
While they had been shopping, Kumeru had learned what she wanted to buy and told her that unless she arrived at least half an hour early, she would probably have a hard time getting it. Vermouth had called him exaggerated, but she had still quickened her pace because of it.
However, once she