CHAPTER 252: 250, DOUBLE THE HAPPINESS? I CAN’T TAKE IT!

"Truly double the happiness!"

When Luofeng, Bai Ningbing, and Tangya left Starbucks, a man seated in a booth muttered to himself.

His friend immediately said, "Are you an idiot? That’s a daughter and her mother!"

"Damn it! I thought they were sisters! Now I’m even more envious!"

「Meanwhile, with Luofeng.」

After leaving Starbucks, Tangya spoke up, "Luofeng, what gift are you planning to get your mom?"

"I don’t know. I’ll have a look around in a bit," Luofeng said.

"Alright then." Tangya nodded.

The three of them quickly moved from the East Zone to the West Zone. The East Zone was more low-end, while the West Zone had far more high-end luxury brands. For instance, the East Zone had Starbucks, Haagen-Dazs, Skechers, Pandora, and similar stores. The West Zone was completely different, boasting Hermes, LV, Chanel, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Celine, and so on, along with a host of jewelry and watch brands, including the Yu Wood Pearl endorsed by Miss Gao Wen.

Should I get Mom a bag? Luofeng wondered. As for clothes, he really didn’t know what size his mom, Xu Zhenzhu, wore. Jewelry wasn’t fitting either, since giving Tangya jewelry as a thank-you after she helped pick it out would be inappropriate. And watches? Out of the question. The last Patek Philippe 4937 watch, worth 500,000 yuan, Xu Zhenzhu had kept packed away. Emmm, literally packed away, as in left in the box, too precious to wear. Besides, with the high value of watches, Tangya wouldn’t be able to accept one as a gift for her help either. It was better to just go with a bag. As the saying goes, isn’t a bag a cure-all?

Having made his decision, Luofeng led the way.

He considered Dior—a brand whose name in Chinese sounds like Audi spelled backward—but ruled it out as too garish and unsuitable for his mom. Bottega Veneta was also excluded due to its fragility. Although Hermes was excellent, it was ruled out for similar reasons to Dior, likely perceived as too flashy or ostentatious for his mother’s taste. Ultimately, choosing Gucci and LV was the right decision. The ’Heat’—or popularity—surrounding LV and Gucci was immense, and they were well-known brands. Plus, the quality of their bags was quite good, naturally making them the first choice.

Impressing a potential mother-in-law is truly difficult,

Luofeng thought. From considering what gift to give, to deciding on the perfect item, every step was full of details. Just a bit of carelessness with these details, and I could blow it.

But he wasn’t too worried; Luofeng had the "Desire List" system and knew a lot about what Tangya truly wanted.

"Auntie, do you think it’s better to buy a classic style or a leather one?" Luofeng inquired while they were in the LV store. The classic style naturally referred to the canvas version, with the most iconic being the deep brown.

"I think the classic style would be more appropriate," Tangya said. "Considering your mom’s profession as an accountant, she probably needs to handle paperwork often, so she would need a bigger bag that’s durable." Tangya also dealt with invoices and financial ledgers from time to time, so Luofeng’s mother’s job was somewhat similar to her own.

"That makes sense!" Luofeng promptly affirmed, subtly acknowledging Tangya’s significant contribution.

With this in mind, and with Tangya’s assistance, Luofeng and Tangya together chose a classic NF Series medium-sized bag. A medium size was more than enough to fit A4 paper. The classic LV bags were quite affordable. Following Tangya’s advice, Luofeng chose the white checkerboard version, which had a younger feel. The total price was only 11,000 yuan.

Is this too cheap? Luofeng mused. Although it might not sound like something a normal person would think, for Luofeng, who had a system, it was a genuine thought.

"Auntie, I’d like to choose another bag for her, and maybe pick out a wallet as well. Do you have any suggestions?" Luofeng made his request.

Tangya was visibly stunned. She had already likely overestimated Luofeng’s family’s financial situation, but now, her estimation soared even higher.

"If you’re buying a second bag for everyday use, then I’d suggest a ladies’ briefcase," Tangya eventually suggested. "The classic dark brown is also very nice, though it’s a bit pricier."

The medium-sized briefcase from the ON series cost 20,000 yuan. LV suddenly seemed less generous with its pricing.

But does a 10,000 yuan difference even matter to me? Luofeng thought.

"By the way, I still don’t know what you do for a living, Auntie?" Luofeng asked.

"I work at a bank," Tangya replied.

"Oh? A bank? That’s good. It’s quite stable, and the income is usually decent," Luofeng said with a smile.

A flicker of something unreadable—perhaps resignation—passed through Tangya’s eyes, but she quickly composed herself and changed the subject. "Do you still want to pick out a wallet?"

"No need for a wallet; people don’t use them much these days," Luofeng said. "Thank you, Auntie, for your advice. By the way, what type of bag do you like?"

Actually, Tangya had seen through Luofeng’s subtle gift-giving tactic. But this approach indeed allowed for a graceful way to accept. The very dress she was wearing was from Luofeng—even though he had initially bought it for Bai Ningbing, who then gave it to her. Ultimately, wasn’t Luofeng the one who paid for it?

So, faced with Luofeng’s question, Tangya was silent for a moment before saying, "I personally prefer shoulder bags; they’re more suitable for everyday outings."

After about ten minutes of browsing, Tangya picked out a classic POC shoulder bag. The price was quite reasonable, at only 14,000 yuan. All three bags together didn’t even amount to 50,000 yuan.

When it was time to pay, Luofeng casually picked up a DAU Keychain. One keychain cost 3,650 yuan. It just went to show that luxury brands weren’t particularly friendly to the average person’s wallet. The total price immediately reached 50,000 yuan.

Luofeng directly used a cashback card. He was in luck this time, getting triple the rebate. After this shopping spree, buying three bags had actually netted him RMB 100,000. It was truly delightful.

Luofeng gave the DAU Keychain to Bai Ningbing. "Here, something for you."

Bai Ningbing didn’t hesitate to accept; after all, it was just a keychain. "Thank you, Luofeng! I’ll hang my dormitory keys on it!"

Tangya, standing beside them, shot a sidelong glance. My daughter probably has no idea this little keychain costs over three thousand yuan, does she? she thought.

"Auntie, how about we continue looking around?" Luofeng suggested.

Tangya didn’t refuse.

Luofeng handed the two bags intended for his mother to an LV store manager, asking them to deliver the items directly to his hotel.

As for Tangya’s new bag? Of course, she carried it herself.

Am I supposed to carry it for her? Luofeng mused. If I did that, Bai Ningbing might just come over and start calling me ’Dad’! Ha-ha-ha, I have to say, that idea is far too dangerous. In any case, I’m not carrying her bag. That’s something a husband would do.

When the three of them left the LV store, Tangya had her new classic LV bag slung over her shoulder.

Bai Ningbing was examining the keychain, having now learned its price. She started to make complaints: "Such a tiny thing actually costs over three thousand yuan! Leave it to LV—only targets the rich, never the poor!"