The Whole City Is Obsessed With Chu Lian

The city-wide search operation had just begun, creating a huge buzz among fans but not yet reaching the general public. As a result, after shaking off the boy who had recognized them, Chu Lian and her group leisurely strolled through the pedestrian street.

Pedestrian streets in China and worldwide are mostly similar, with differences primarily in the local customs and the variety of goods available.

Among pedestrian streets, the most famous ones are Wangfujing Street in Beijing, Akihabara in Japan, the Champs-Élysées in France, Fifth Avenue in New York, and Oxford Street in London.

These renowned pedestrian streets are known worldwide for their unique charm, attracting visitors from around the globe. On any given day, almost half of the people on these streets are foreign tourists.

Although Tai'an's pedestrian street cannot compare to those in the above-mentioned places, as a famous tourist spot in China, it ranks among the top-tier pedestrian streets in the country. You can find almost everything here, except for the most exclusive and unique products.

"Sister, look, there's a street over there with lots of women's products." Chu Chu, walking at the front with Tina perched on her shoulder, licking her paws disdainfully, pointed to a corner with excitement.

"Women's products? Why would we go there? It's not like we're short on those things, right?" Chu Lian felt hesitant as soon as she saw that uniquely decorated street. After all, when it came to buying such things, it was either Ayase who redeemed them for her through the system, or her mother who bought them for her, or she would purchase from the most well-known high-end online stores.

Regarding such matters, she had no memory from before her possession, so she was clueless. But ever since her possession, she had never ventured into a women's shopping street for such purchases. She couldn't help but feel nervous!

It was like the time when her mother made her wear white lace stockings out in public—something she had never done before. In Chu Lian's mind, doing something for the first time, especially something she had never done in front of others, was always embarrassing. In simpler terms, she was shy, still clinging to her dignity.

"That's not necessarily true, Sister. Look, Inori just joined us, and all her clothes are provided by you, but we can't keep it that way, right? We should let her buy some nice clothes, and even if she doesn't know how to choose, we can help her. Plus, it's rare to go shopping, so we should buy whatever we want, right? Isn't that right, Xiuer?" Chu Chu shook her head and pointed at Inori, then turned to Li Xiuer.

Seeing this, Inori didn't say anything but tilted her head to look at Chu Lian. Her wine-red eyes held a slight trace of anticipation, indicating that Chu Chu's suggestion had piqued her interest. After all, no matter how emotionless she might seem, or how little she understood human emotions, the innate tendencies of a woman still influenced some of her actions.

As for Xiuer, this usually shy and introverted girl suddenly became energetic, her previous fatigue from lack of sleep swept away, her eyes now shining with a burning excitement.

Compared to Chu Lian, who usually exuded a gentle and bright demeanor, this delicate-looking girl showed much more interest and enthusiasm in this matter.

She immediately let go of Inori's hand and happily leaned on Chu Lian, saying with excitement, "Chu Lian, let's go shopping. The past two days have been spent dealing with all sorts of issues, and besides sightseeing or worrying, we haven't had any time to shop. I suddenly really want to buy something now, so let's go there, okay? Please?"

Chu Lian's shoulders were shaken as Li Xiuer instinctively clung to her arm, hugging it and gently swaying it. The occasional soft touch made Chu Lian's heart soften.

Seeing that everyone's thoughts aligned for once—though she meant everyone but herself—Chu Lian couldn't refuse just because of her own shyness. She could only force a smile and nod, "Alright, let's go. We haven't spent any of our budget in the three cities yet. We have 1.5 million yuan, which should be enough to buy whatever we want."

In an effort to assert her authority as the big sister, Chu Lian decided to go all out, pushing aside her embarrassment. Dignity? Well, she could just throw it away: "Alright, let's get going."

In an instant, she mustered immense willpower—or rather, she was already used to these embarrassing situations—pushing aside any feelings of shame or dignity. Even though only she understood why she was doing this, she still had to explain, given how adorably resolute her expression was.

"Hehehe, Sister is embarrassed, but it's okay. You'll get used to shopping in places like this." Chu Chu, who had dared to travel alone at twelve, had visited places like this many times. Seeing Chu Lian's tense expression, she couldn't help but giggle.

"I… I… I'm not embarrassed! Who hasn't been to places like this? It's just a women's shopping street—who's afraid? Look, there are even men over there... Wait, men?!" Chu Lian, startled by Chu Chu's words, nearly jumped up like a startled cat, angrily retorting. But after she had pointed out the men, she froze in shock.

How could there be so many men in this street, decorated mostly in pink and red with a distinctly feminine ambiance?

Almost simultaneously, Chu Chu and Li Xiuer, who were walking ahead, noticed this as well. They quickly walked back to Chu Lian, each holding one of her hands, their eyes fixed on the group of men dressed in various outfits.

"Lian, they seem to be waiting for someone," Inori, the only one unaware of what this situation meant, observed closely and quickly understood their purpose.

After hearing Inori's words, the girls scrutinized the men and realized they were all at least in their 20s, with some even middle-aged. The men were either standing, sitting, leaning, or resting, playing with their phones, smoking, chatting, or dozing off, looking incredibly bored. The girls suddenly understood what these men were doing here.

"How pitiful. Their women went shopping, leaving these men with nothing to do. Since most of the shops here aren't ideal for men to enter, they have nowhere to go and can only gather here at the entrance," Chu Chu patted her chest in relief, causing a ripple of movement in her ample chest.

It took considerable willpower for Chu Lian to tear her gaze away from Chu Chu's figure, mentally chanting, "I'll have such a figure in the future, I'm not envious. I'll have such a figure in the future, I'm not envious. I'll have such a figure in the future, I'm really not envious at all! It's hard to walk with a chest like that, I'm not envious! It's inconvenient to move with a chest like that, I'm not envious! Yes, I'm not envious. Not at all!"

Out loud, she said, "Chu Chu, didn't you say you've been to places like this many times? Then why are you reacting like this?"

"Ahaha, it's because you startled me, Sister. I thought something had happened. I've seen men like this before, and they're usually the good ones who truly care about their women."

"Ordinary men and scumbags wouldn't want to stay here. Don't be fooled by how impatient they look—if you observe closely, you'll see that even if their women shopped until tomorrow, they'd still be waiting here. Of course, most women aren't that crazy; they usually come out and ask their men to rest."

Chu Chu spoke while pointing to a nearby luxurious hotel, "Most of these men have probably booked a room in that hotel for resting. But apart from resting, eating, or sleeping at night when they're utterly exhausted, most of them wouldn't stay in there for long."

"Should I say, they're truly good men?" Chu Lian commented as they discussed the men. When they were about to pass by the group, Chu Lian stopped, sighed slightly, picked up her phone, made a call, and then signaled to Chu Chu and the others to rest for a bit.

Understanding what Chu Lian intended, Chu Chu and the others found a bench to sit on and rest.

Within minutes, a long, luxurious private bus pulled up, and a large awning extended from it, revealing a long table. Ten handsome waiters in tailcoats carried the table out.

Onlookers were curious, watching as the ten distinctively attractive young men emerged. The scene sparked a wave of excited screams—after all, this was a women's shopping street, where the majority of visitors were women.

"Gentlemen, this is a meal ordered for you by a young lady. Please enjoy it. If you need anything, feel free to ask us, as our services are complimentary until the event ends. I'm Waiter Number One, Xu Jingyao, here to provide you with the most comfortable experience." The leader of the group, a handsome young man, approached the men, bowed slightly, and smiled as he spoke.

This scene elicited even louder cheers from the women, though they were kept at a distance by black-clad bodyguards who had suddenly appeared, preventing them from approaching.

"May I ask who arranged this service for us?" A calm middle-aged man, undisturbed by the surprise, stood up and asked.

"I'm sorry, but due to customer confidentiality, we cannot disclose any information about her other than that her surname is Chu." Xu Jingyao maintained his smile in response to the man's question, but the information he provided was enough to give them an idea.

"I just saw a few girls pass by here, and one of them, wearing a hanfu, called another girl in a white dress 'Chu Chu,' and then the hanfu girl made a phone call. Could it be her?" A young man who had been standing nearby walked over and recounted what he had just seen.

"Surname Chu, wearing a hanfu, and calling someone Chu Chu? Could that have been Chu Lian? It must be her! Who else would be so considerate? I was disappointed that I wouldn't get to see her today, but I never expected her to do something like this for us. This is truly unforgettable! But where did Chu Lian and her friends go?" The youngest boy, with delicate features, suddenly exclaimed, and his words set off a frenzy among the group.

But when they tried to find Chu Lian and her group again, they were nowhere to be seen.

With no sign of them, the men assumed they had gone into the shopping street. Some women, eager to find Chu Lian and her friends, rushed inside, while others stayed behind, still watching the handsome waiters.

The men exchanged glances, eventually accepting this kind gesture. After all, it was a heartfelt gesture.

This meal was likely the best one they'd had in a long time.

As for Chu Lian and her group? They were happily trying on clothes…