Chapter 7

The next morning, Shen Qingqing slept until 9 o’clock as usual. She thought she could relax a bit longer, but when she went downstairs, she received a card from the staff of the program.

She opened it and read: “Today, please mothers and children buy supplies and pack luggage for the upcoming trip! (ps. Don’t let others do it.)”

Seeing the words in parentheses, Shen Qingqing rolled her eyes. It was clearly directed at her.

But did they think this would make her work harder? Dream on!

Her eyes sparkled as she read “buy supplies.” She hadn’t gone shopping since she began this journey.

What could be more exciting for a woman than “shopping, buying, buying”?

After the staff handed her the card, they watched her reaction closely. Given her temperament, they expected her to be upset or even quit on the spot.

But to their surprise, she smiled brightly.

“Oh, thank you so much for the reminder. I almost forgot I need to shop!”

Then, she called the housekeeper, “Aunt Chen, since the program insists, Yanyan’s class this afternoon will be canceled. He’ll come shopping with me, and please prepare the car for us.”

Aunt Chen smiled and agreed, “Of course, Madam. I’ll tell the driver and get the mall ready.”

The staff and netizens overhearing the conversation couldn’t help but wonder: what did it mean to get the mall ready?

Shen Qingqing and Zhou Jiayan left after lunch.

Zhou Jiayan still ignored her. The two sat in the back of the car, with him watching videos on his iPad without saying a word.

Shen Qingqing was speechless. Why was this five-year-old holding such a grudge?

The original novel described Zhou Jiayan as sensible and obedient! He had never complained to Zhou Yexuan when his stepmother treated him harshly.

Yet, the boy she encountered was a petty and vengeful child.

The reason Zhou Jiayan brought the iPad was to have a perfect excuse to ignore his stepmother.

But, as the plot unfolded, he forgot about her and became absorbed in his excitement.

During a key moment, he clenched his fists and yelled, “Come on! You’re the hero of light!”

Hearing this from the usually quiet child, Shen Qingqing looked at the iPad screen.

Haha, it turned out to be Ultraman battling little monsters!

She couldn’t understand why men, after all these years, were still obsessed with Ultraman, especially given that they all seemed the same to her.

Then she remembered the Ultraman toys in Zhou Jiayan’s room. There weren’t many, just around ten.

Although Zhou Yexuan didn’t spend much time with his children, he was excellent at educating them. He rewarded Zhou Jiayan with Ultraman figures after good behavior.

Watching Zhou Jiayan’s enthusiasm, she realized he must be an Ultraman fanatic.

Shen Qingqing smirked. This could be used to her advantage, for example, by getting Zhou Jiayan to pack the luggage by using his Ultraman toys.

Zhou Jiayan, still engrossed in the Ultraman movie, didn’t realize his hobby had been uncovered by his crafty stepmother.

Luckily, the mall wasn’t far. After a 30-minute drive, they arrived at a trendy shopping complex that had opened only a few years ago but was already very popular.

Shen Qingqing had no intention of following the driver into the underground parking garage, so she and Zhou Jiayan got out at the mall entrance.

But who were the three people standing there in uniforms with work badges?

Before Shen Qingqing could ask, the middle-aged woman in the front approached with a smile. “Mrs. Zhou, welcome. We’ve been waiting for you since Aunt Chen called.”

Shen Qingqing was taken aback. They actually offered this level of service?

This surprised not just her, but also the viewers in the live broadcast.

[So this is how the wealthy live. They have people waiting for them at the mall.]

[I’ve learned something new today.]

[Shen Qingqing is probably heading straight to the luxury stores, keep an eye on how much she spends.]

[Am I the only one who can’t stand Shen Qingqing’s blatant wealth display? Honestly, every other participant is just as rich, but none of them act so nobly.]

[Exactly, Shen Qingqing seems to be using this opportunity to hype herself up by flaunting her wealth. At least being a controversial celebrity is still being a celebrity, right?]

Zhou Jiayan, standing beside her, looked unfazed. He even complained, “It’s not like she hasn’t been here long. She came here half a month ago and bought a lot. Auntie, weren’t you on duty that day?”

The middle-aged woman’s name is Yan Li. She is the sales manager of this mall and ranks much higher than regular sales staff. She is responsible for attending to VIP guests.

Shen Qingqing is a major customer of their mall, with her spending in one visit often matching the sales of an entire month. Naturally, Yan Li hopes Shen Qingqing visits more frequently.

Salespeople are usually thick-skinned, and Yan Li quickly recovered from the child’s complaint, smiling, “Hahaha, young master really jokes around. Every time I see a beauty like Mrs. Zhou, I feel like I can live a few more years.”

Shen Qingqing had been complimented many times for her beauty, but she still enjoyed it. Plus, she never dismissed someone who smiled at her. To smooth things over, she said, “Yanyan is a boy and doesn’t like shopping. Don’t mind him. Let’s go straight to the mall.”

“Okay, Mrs. Zhou, this way, please.”

Soon, Shen Qingqing received the special VVVVIP treatment.

However, she remembered that today’s mission was to prepare for an upcoming trip. She didn’t visit luxury flagship stores but headed straight for the supermarket downstairs.

Then, a woman in a Chanel suit, carrying a limited edition platinum bag and leading a boy in a suit, entered the supermarket. Behind them were mall staff and two men holding handheld cameras.

Everyone: Is this the leader coming to inspect?

Instantly, the supermarket staff, who had previously been slacking off, straightened up and began working hard. The entire supermarket’s efficiency improved.

Seeing the sudden change in the staff’s demeanor, Shen Qingqing guessed what they were thinking.

She couldn’t be bothered to clarify the misunderstanding. After all, her “cheap” husband owned shares in this mall.

The task list stated they couldn’t delegate, so Shen Qingqing declined the staff’s offer to push her cart. She picked the cleanest cart and raised her eyebrows, saying, “Zhou Jiayan, get on.”

Zhou Jiayan knew the supermarket was large, and sitting in the cart was the best option. But after the embarrassing moment with his stepmother and the audience yesterday, he shook his head, adopting a more “mature” attitude. “No need, I can walk on my own.”

Shen Qingqing didn’t force it. Zhou Jiayan was the one rejecting her offer, not her neglecting her responsibilities.

“Then if you get tired later, don’t think about getting on the cart again.”

Zhou Jiayan snorted, “I won’t.”

They then pushed the cart into the supermarket and headed first to the home appliances and cookware section. Since they didn’t need any of those, Shen Qingqing skipped it and went to the daily necessities section.

She remembered the places the guests visited last season. Although these were not remote mountains or wilderness, many were underdeveloped areas, so she would definitely need items like mosquito repellent.

Since Shen Qingqing had only been in this world for a few days and wasn’t familiar with the brands, she opted to buy the most expensive options.

However, no matter how expensive it was, it was still just insect repellent. The ordinary ones cost a few dollars, while the premium ones went for hundreds.

For other outdoor supplies, Shen Qingqing also picked the most expensive items.

This left many viewers, who were waiting to see her show off her wealth, speechless.

Did Shen Qingqing show off her wealth?

So cool!

So what did she buy?

She bought the most expensive insect repellent, mosquito coils, mosquito nets…

There was a moment of silence in Shen Qingqing’s live broadcast room. After a few minutes, the room buzzed back to life.

[After the big show earlier, Shen Qingqing only showed us this?]

[I really thought I’d see something like Shopaholics in real life, picking up whatever I don’t want and packing up the rest.]

[Hahaha, I’m laughing so hard. Everyone thought Shen Qingqing would spend millions or even tens of millions, but now, she only bought a few thousand yuan worth of items.]

[Although Shen Qingqing is completing the program team’s task, she’s doing it seriously. Don’t complain!]

[Don’t worry! Shen Qingqing might continue to buy more! She won’t miss a chance to show off her wealth!]