NOVEL SIMPLE 67. In the Fitting Room (1)
"Hehe, of course! Our city's TV station airs soap operas, and these two brands' ads practically play eight times per episode, with the addresses of their stores at the end." Lin Tianlong chuckled lightly, deftly dispelling the doubt that Yang Meizhen had thrown his way with a simple sentence.
"Are you always waiting in front of the TV to watch your Miss Shi?" Yang Meizhen rolled her eyes at him, knowing that she wouldn't get any more answers by asking. She playfully hit his shoulder with her hand and pouted, "You little rascal, who knows if you've bought these for other women or just seen them on TV? Since you know, hurry up and take me there!"
Lin Tianlong smiled and didn't say anything further. He simply held her hand and led her towards the target store.
When they arrived at the store Lin Tianlong had mentioned, Yang Meizhen was pleasantly surprised. Not only did they have the two brands he mentioned, but there were also other famous brands available. Accompanied by a young and attractive female sales assistant in her twenties, Yang Meizhen browsed through the options, feeling unsure about which brand to choose.
"Um, miss, with so many brands here, which ones are better?" She held one brand in her hand and turned to the young female sales assistant beside her to ask.
"Don't bother picking anymore. Just follow what I said and buy one set of 'Ting Mei' and one set of 'Xian Zi'. These are both good brands." Without waiting for the response of the attractive saleswoman, Lin Tianlong had already spoken up. Like most men, he wasn't particularly fond of shopping, and after walking around for a while, he had grown a bit impatient, inadvertently revealing his feelings. His eyes, with a somewhat lustful glint, discreetly admired Yang Meizhen's OL uniform, skirt, stockings, and high heels, before shifting their attention to the enticing legs of the saleswoman in her uniform, providing a momentary distraction.
After Lin Tianlong finished speaking, he looked up at the beautiful saleswoman. She stood there gracefully, awaiting their inquiry. She was dressed in a well-fitted suit that accentuated her delicate figure. The suit cleverly highlighted her dainty chest, while her uniform skirt hugged her curvaceous hips. Her fair hands were clasped just below her abdomen, and her sheer black stockings extended smoothly from her shapely legs, disappearing into her skirt. A pair of 4-inch high heels perfectly encased her feet, creating a graceful curve along her instep.
With shoulder-length cascading hair, jet black and soft, a neat fringe gently covered her smooth forehead. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on him. She wasn't the extraordinarily dazzling type of beauty, but rather, she exuded a sweet and obedient charm, like a girl-next-door, exceptionally well-behaved. Her skin was fair, the delicate kind that seemed like a gentle touch could break it, yet now a rosy blush had spread across her cheeks. She had noticed this handsome young man with just one glance. Working as a saleswoman at the Shangri-La Shopping Center was a rather monotonous job, so she often passed the time by looking at handsome guys. Though occasionally there were some handsome male customers, unfortunately, they were not the type she liked – either overly effeminate pretty boys or eccentrically dressed avant-garde individuals. However, this morning, as she struggled to stay awake and not doze off due to early rising, this handsome young man appeared. Not only was he handsome and dashing, but he also had a well-built physique without those uncomfortable bulging muscles. Such a handsome guy was undoubtedly pleasing to the eyes of any woman. And now, as he stared at her in silence, it made her heart race like a startled deer…
"Well, I wouldn't know if it were up to you!" Yang Meizhen playfully scolded him with a smile, then turned to the beautiful saleswoman and asked, "Little sister, don't listen to him, you tell me!"
The beautiful saleswoman had seen all sorts of people and had long perceived the age difference and subtle dynamics between the two. A touch of sour jealousy arose in her heart, followed by a hint of condescension. She thought that this handsome young man was probably just living off someone else's dime. But it was a pity – how could such a handsome and muscular young man let an older woman take care of him? She felt a mixture of jealousy, envy, irritation, and amusement, but she maintained her composure and said quite diplomatically, "This handsome gentleman is right. In terms of quality and such, these two brands are indeed better and more popular. Madam, why not follow his advice and pick out a couple of items from these two brands to try on in the fitting room? If they don't suit you, you can always exchange them."
"Well, alright." Yang Meizhen said, casting another playful glance at Lin Tianlong. She then took two packages of pre-selected lingerie and followed the guidance of the beautiful saleswoman toward the fitting rooms.
"Madam, it's quite rare to see someone with a great figure like yours shopping for these items. Most of our usual customers are older ladies with completely parallel body lines – they conceal what should be shown and reveal what shouldn't. But you, you have such a wonderful figure." Watching Yang Meizhen take off her clothes in front of the fitting room mirror, revealing her body clad only in obscene lingerie, the beautiful saleswoman offered a compliment, partly due to professional courtesy and partly genuine admiration. In her heart, she couldn't help but acknowledge that this middle-aged woman before her had indeed maintained her looks and figure remarkably well.
"Really? Are you serious? You said those old ladies. Well, then, guess how old I am this year?" Yang Meizhen sized herself up in the mirror, listening to the compliments from the beautiful saleswoman, feeling quite pleased with herself.
"Well, if you want me to guess, I'd say you're at most twenty-seven or twenty-eight." As the words "old ladies" left her mouth, the beautiful saleswoman's heart skipped a beat, worried that she might have offended Yang Meizhen. With her professional eye, she could naturally tell that the woman before her had taken good care of herself but was indeed not young, probably close to forty. However, seeing that Yang Meizhen wasn't upset, she quickly tried to make amends by intentionally guessing a much lower age.
"Hehe, it seems like all you salespeople know how to talk like this. As for me, my actual age isn't quite what you said, and if I tell you, you might be surprised. This is what you call being prepared in advance, you know. Nevertheless, I really like the way you put it."
Seeing the smile on the young saleswoman's face, Yang Meizhen knew she was deliberately lying, but she still felt quite pleased.
"Is that so? I couldn't tell. Well, I do think you look quite young." The young saleswoman smiled and changed the topic, handing over a set of unpackaged Ting Mei lingerie to Yang Meizhen. "Ma'am, please try this set on first."
Yang Meizhen took it and put it on. Surprisingly, designer brands were designer brands for a reason. The tight-fitting lingerie not only fit well but also felt soft and comfortable, without any uncomfortable binding sensation.
"This is actually quite nice. It really highlights the figure when you wear it." Yang Meizhen examined herself in the fitting room mirror, striking various poses, accentuating her curves where needed and providing a slimming effect where desired.
"Yeah, this lingerie combined with your figure truly showcases exquisite curves. Even I'm envious. If that handsome guy outside sees you, I guarantee he'll be even more enchanted." The young saleswoman had a way with words, though even she wasn't quite sure of her own intentions behind that statement.
However, those words carried a different meaning for Yang Meizhen, sounding like they held some hidden implications. She raised her voice and asked, "What did you say? Do you... do you know what kind of relationship we have?"
"Hehe, needless to say, the two of you are both stunning and exceptional. Such a perfect match is undoubtedly heaven-sent," the young saleswoman said with a cleverness, having long noticed the subtle relationship between the two. In her words, she neither stated that they were a couple nor that they were lovers. Instead, she artfully substituted with the phrase "a perfect match made by heaven and earth," which conveniently left room for interpretation. Though she had a slight disdain for that young man, there was a faint trace of disappointment within her at this moment.
"Really? We're a good match?" After all is said and done, flattery can be convincing. Under her flattery, Yang Meizhen was easily brushed off.
"You two are indeed a perfect match, like a match made in heaven," the young saleswoman continued to skillfully flatter.
"You... You're going a bit too far," Yang Meizhen listened with a sweet feeling, touched the Ting Mei lingerie on her body, and said, "This piece is really good, I'll take it."
"Not bad, ma'am. The other set, Xian Zi, has a slightly different design from this one. It's a one-piece, with a zipper on the back. You slip into it entirely, and it provides an even better abdomen-shaping effect. The only thing is that it can be a bit tricky to zip up the zipper at the end, so you might need someone's help. Would you like to give it a try?" The young saleswoman observed their reactions and quickly recommended other options, focusing on selling more clothes regardless of their relationship.
"Is that so? Then I'll give it a try," Yang Meizhen said, taking off the Ting Mei lingerie and preparing to try on the Xian Zi set.
Indeed, as the young saleswoman had mentioned, the Xian Zi set was different. Unlike the Ting Mei set with separate top and bottom pieces, the Xian Zi was a one-piece design. When putting it on, you slipped into it through a large opening at the top, and then zipped it up using a zipper along the back. This provided comprehensive body shaping and support.
"Not bad either, although the zipper is a bit cumbersome. But I do feel like this design provides better abdominal shaping," Yang Meizhen commented as she tried on the Xian Zi set. She let the young saleswoman help her zip up the zipper while twisting her waist and turning to feel the effect.
"Yes, exactly. So, ma'am, are you satisfied with this outfit as well?" The young saleswoman noticed that Yang Meizhen didn't have any objections and saw an opportunity to make more sales. After all, a handsome guy was in the mix, and her sales commission would certainly benefit from it.
"I'm personally very satisfied, but today we're here to pick up a few sets for our colleagues at the company. I'm not sure if they would also... be satisfied," Yang Meizhen said, feeling a sudden urge to seek the opinion of the outside Lin Tianlong. After all, they say a woman's beauty is best appreciated by a confidant – it was a natural response.
"Oh, I see. How about I bring in that handsome guy from outside and let him share his opinion? What do you think?" The young saleswoman was quick to catch on to her intentions and playfully suggested, her mind taking a curious turn.
"Oh, is it convenient to do that?" Yang Meizhen's face turned red as the young female attendant accurately guessed her thoughts. She asked in a low voice.
"How is it inconvenient? Couples as affectionate as you, trying on lingerie together, is quite common in our store," the young female attendant reassured her, sensing her concerns and embarrassment, though a slightly perverse thrill tinged her thoughts.
"Is that so? Are there really many couples trying on lingerie together?" Yang Meizhen still had some lingering doubts.
"Really, really. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on the outside for you. Should I call that handsome guy in?" The young female attendant asked with a smile.
"Well... alright then. If you can ask him to come over, that would be good. I'd like to hear his opinion," Yang Meizhen replied hesitantly, feeling somewhat relieved by her confident assurance.
"I'll go call him then," the young female attendant said with a slight smile, turning to leave.
"Wait! Hold on a moment! Could you... could you please help me... loosen the zipper a bit?" Seeing her about to leave, Yang Meizhen had a sudden idea and quickly stopped her. "It's a bit tight... I want it to be a bit looser."
"Of course, ma'am." The young attendant glanced at her and came over, reaching behind to pull the zipper of the garment down. She pulled it down quite far, all the way to the end, revealing Yang Meizhen's smooth and bareback.
"Thump, thump, thump..." Soft lighting filled the fitting room, and an air of quietness enveloped the space. Yang Meizhen looked at her blushing face in the mirror, feeling like she could almost hear her own heartbeat.