Although she had made up her mind, Fu Hua was in no hurry. It was merely something to take care of while she was at it.
"Come to think of it, I really should buy a car. Short distances are fine, but anything farther... in this age of full-scale online surveillance, it really isn't convenient."
Fu Hua disliked trouble, though she was not afraid of it.
Compared to the 1990s and ancient times, the Far East of the twenty-first century was already highly developed. Flying around at will and such was certainly inconvenient.
As for what kind of car to buy, Fu Hua had several options in mind. She would still need to see them in person before deciding.
Before that, however, she needed to buy some clothes, especially menswear. She had far too few spare sets of men's clothing, particularly modern-style outfits.
If she was going shopping, then assuming money was no object, the best place was... Ginza. Stores from all the world's major brands gathered there, as did all manner of luxury goods.
With a destination in mind, Fu Hua went to the roadside... and quickly waved down a taxi when she spotted one.
The taxi stopped in front of Fu Hua. The driver was a silver-haired elderly man, smartly dressed in a suit and leather shoes. After parking, he immediately got out and opened the rear door for her... politely inviting Fu Hua inside. His service was beyond reproach, practically like that of a butler.
Fu Hua did not stand on ceremony and got straight into the car. She found bottled water and tissues beside the seat, with every detail thoughtfully provided for.
"Sir, where would you like to go?"
The old man returned to the driver's seat and straightened his clothes, looking impeccably meticulous.
"To Ginza's