Chapter 76

Chapter 76 I Picked This Shirt First

Upon hearing the voice, the shop attendant hurried towards the entrance as she ignored Mu Xia.

"Ms. Xu! You are here! We've kept all the clothes just for you. The new clothing has just arrived today; we haven't put them on display yet. Why don't you wait for a short while? I will bring the clothes here for your selection," the shop attendant said in an attempt to flatter Xu Xingxing.

"All right, pick up the pace! I have a lunch appointment with my friend later."

"It will only take a short while." The shop attendant assured her.

After hearing their conversation, Mu Xia thought that the woman's voice sounded extremely familiar. 「It feels like I've heard of it before.」

Subconsciously, Mu Xia tilted her head to look at the source of the voice.

She caught sight of a woman with exquisite makeup, dressing in a trendy miniskirt. A look of arrogance painted the woman's face as she sat in a cross-legged position. There was a cup of tea poised in her hand. Occasionally, the woman would take a delicate sip from the cup.

On the other hand, He Yiting stood by her side as she picked at her manicured nails with a look of boredom.

Mu Xia recognized the woman in a blink of an eye. 「Isn't she the woman who set her dog on me before? She must be Xu Xingxing!

According to the gossip amongst maids, Xu Xingxing had an engagement contract with one of the four most eligible and powerful bachelors of Kyoto.

If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have encountered so many problems trying to uncover the truth behind my mother's death.」

Mu Xia looked away quickly and shifted her attention back to the clothes.

Coincidentally, she spotted a blue short-sleeved shirt.

Immediately, Mu Xia took it and headed towards the cashier.

All of the clothes manufactured by Feature were one-size-fits-all. Thus, Mu Xia didn't need to test it out before buying it.

However, Mu Xia barely managed to take a few steps before she bumped into the shop attendant. The shop attendant glared at her with contempt when she noticed the shirt in Mu Xia's clutches.

"What are you doing? Are you trying to steal it? I'm warning you. There are surveillance cameras all over the shop!" The shop attendant snatched the shirt from Mu Xia rudely.

Mu Xia couldn't believe the shop attendant thought that she was about to steal the shirt. Despite her high tolerance for rude behavior, Mu Xia's patience couldn't endure it any longer.

"I was about to make a payment," she replied darkly.

The shop attendant laughed mockingly. "You want to make a payment? Have you seen the price tag of this shirt? Are you sure that you can afford it?" she sneered.

"So? Is there a rule on the price tag that says I can't buy it?" Mu Xia's gaze was as cold as ice.

Seeing Mu Xia's dark stare, the shop attendant flinched in terror. She has such a cold glare.

The shop attendant gave Mu Xia another once over. Despite Mu Xia's simple outfit, there was an aura of elegance that radiated from her figure. 「Her distinguished temperament was not one that a commoner would have. Have I offended a renowned customer?」

The shop attendant was so scared that she was at a loss for words.

Right at that moment, Xu Xingxing made her way over to the duo. "What's happening here? Where are the new clothes you promised to show me?"

The shop attendant snapped out of her daze. "No… there was a misunderstanding," she explained. "Are you really going to pay?" the shop attendant asked Mu Xia hesitantly.

"What else would I do? Did you think that I was going to steal your clothes when there are so many surveillance cameras around?" Mu Xia frowned in displeasure.

"T-Then please go ahead," the shop attendant stuttered and gulped nervously when she spotted the scowl across Mu Xia's face.

"It's you?" Xu Xingxing blurted out all of a sudden.

Mu Xia turned towards Xu Xingxing. Simultaneously, the two women locked gazes.

"Yes, it's me. How are you, Ms. Xu?" Mu Xia replied calmly.

Immediately, Xu Xingxing looked amused. "I never expected that the distinguished Ms. Mu would be mistaken as a shoplifter. Wouldn't you be the laughing stock of town if someone finds out about this mistake? However, I can see why she viewed you as a thief. After all, you came from a lowly village. Why don't I buy this shirt for you? Come, put this shirt on my tab," Xu Xingxing sneered as she instructed the shop attendant.

The shop attendant was a quick thinker. In the blink of an eye, she realized Mu Xia's high status. Additionally, she could see the hostility that Xu Xingxing wielded towards Mu Xia.

She beamed, "Ms. Xu, you are as kind as ever. Let me pack this shirt for you." The shop attendant then turned to Mu Xia.

"You don't have to do that. I will pay for the shirt with my own money," Mu Xia replied impassively. She had no wish to argue against Xu Xingxing's mockery.

Because of Mu Xia's words in the past, Xu Xingxing harbored a strong hatred for Mu Xia.

Upon seeing that Mu Xia had no plans to entertain her, Xu Xingxing dropped her facade in the blink of an eye. "I changed my mind. I want to buy this shirt," Xu Xingxing announced in a cold voice.