"Mr. Chen! Mr. Chen!"
By the time the man ran up to Chen Lin, he was out of breath, his face plastered with an ingratiating smile. "I'm David, the general manager of this Saks Fifth Avenue. I'm sorry! I'm truly sorry! That idiot disturbed you. This was a serious failure on our part!"
Chen Lin merely gave him an indifferent glance and said nothing.
That single glance sent David into a cold sweat. He hastily added, "To express our apologies, everything you purchase here today will be on the house! And if you find it too noisy, I'll clear the store immediately! We'll serve only you and this beautiful lady!"
Clear the store?
Everything on the house?
The members of Liu Ruyan's team behind her nearly had their eyes pop out of their heads.
This was Washington's most exclusive luxury department store!
"No need."
Chen Lin waved a hand, his tone as calm as though he were discussing something utterly trivial.
"I'm just here to buy a few things. I don't want this turning into a trip to the zoo."
"Of course, of course! You're so modest, so gracious!" As though granted a reprieve, David hurriedly waved the security staff away. He himself remained at a distance like the humblest doorman, ready to answer any summons.
Chen Lin turned around and smiled gently at Liu Ruyan, who still looked somewhat dazed.
"Ruyan, stop spacing out."
"Now that the pest is gone, could you do me a favor?"
Liu Ruyan forced down the turmoil in her heart and managed a professional smile. "What favor? Tell me."
"I want to bring home some gifts for the ladies, but you know what my taste is like as a straight guy." Chen Lin scratched his head, sounding a little helpless. "You have a good