Failing to Humiliate Others but Being Outshined Instead - This Isn't the Script I Anticipated!

Sister Kelly, the store manager, had known Sophia for a long time and they had a fairly good relationship. The instant her eyes landed on Aaron, a flicker of something unusual flashed in her eyes. Sophia had been around various kinds of men, but a guy like Aaron, dressed so casually and lacking any sense of sophistication, was truly a novelty to her.She thought she knew Sophia's criteria for choosing a partner inside out. This girl had always been high - spirited and extremely demanding when it came to men. Ordinarily, a guy who looked like a "dweeb" like Aaron wouldn't even catch her attention. But today's situation left Sister Kelly thoroughly puzzled. Nevertheless, she was a master at managing her expressions, and a polite smile remained plastered on her face as she greeted, "There's a sofa over there. Make yourselves comfortable."

Aaron thanked her politely but didn't take a seat on the sofa. Instead, he started examining the dazzling array of cosmetics in the store with great enthusiasm. There were products like the White and Black Bandage Facial Creams, priced at $800, BOBO A Essence priced at $650, and various skincare sets marked at $1,800. He casually picked up a small bottle, weighing it gently between his fingertips. It felt so light, yet it was priced at over four hundred dollars, a price that made him gasp in astonishment.

Sister Kelly, behind the counter, watched Aaron handling the store's products casually. She was on the verge of reminding him when, thinking of Sophia's face, she forced herself to swallow the words. Sophia had an excellent skin condition and was a living advertisement for the store. Many customers came to buy skincare products specifically because of her. The store's sales depended largely on her, so Sister Kelly didn't dare to offend her lightly. However, her gaze towards Aaron now carried a bit more distaste. In her eyes, Aaron was just an inexperienced bumpkin, clumsy and fumbling. She wondered if he could even afford to compensate if he happened to break something.

Seeing Aaron playing with the expensive items, Sophia quickly cautioned, "Be careful. These are really expensive."

A faint, confident smile curved Aaron's lips. For him just yesterday, these items were indeed costly. But now, with the system, the prices were a different matter altogether. In terms of the Sycophant Fund, they were merely a few cents. He remained composed and asked, "Do you like them?"

Sophia followed his lead, a faint smile playing on her lips as she replied, "Yes, I do. Will you buy them for me?" At this moment, she felt a glimmer of expectation towards Aaron. Although he was dressed shabbily, the $100,000 she had received in her phone was real enough.

Aaron straightened up and declared with bravado, "I'm not very familiar with these cosmetics. Just pick out all the ones you like at once, and I'll foot the bill."

Sophia hadn't expected Aaron to say that. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with pleasant surprise as she looked at him. "Really?"

Aaron was so intoxicated by Sophia's admiring gaze that he felt a tingle all over his body. He became a bit carried away and couldn't help but start boasting, "Sure. You could even clear out the whole store if you want." Roughly estimating, the total value of the goods here was only a few hundred thousand dollars. With his current Sycophant Fund, it was well within his capacity. Although it was expensive, as long as it could boost Sophia's favorability towards him, it was a profitable deal.

"Heh." Sister Kelly, who was standing some distance away, couldn't suppress a laugh when she heard Aaron's audacious claim. She was amused by his words. She thought, dressed like this, how could he dare to make such an outlandish boast? He must be here to amuse them.

Instead of getting angry upon hearing the laughter, Aaron was thrilled. He thought to himself that this classic scenario of showing off and putting others in their place had finally come his way. He had read numerous novels and was well - acquainted with such scenes. He reckoned that next, Sister Kelly would start sneering at him, and then Sophia would look at him with suspicion. And then, when he flaunted a few hundred thousand dollars, it would leave them stunned, and he could enjoy the company of beautiful women...

However, reality deviated greatly from his imagination. When Sister Kelly noticed Aaron looking at her, she immediately put on an apologetic smile and even bowed her head slightly. Her posture was extremely deferential, as if the laughter just now was merely a response to an amusing joke. Having worked in the service industry for years, she knew full well that she couldn't afford to get into a conflict with a customer. If a scandal erupted, the company would undoubtedly side with the customer, even if the customer was just a penniless youth. In recent years, there had been very few reports of brand - store clerks looking down on customers online. Even if there were, they were rare exceptions. Under normal circumstances, clerks would only gossip secretly behind the scenes. Laughing inadvertently was understandable, but afterwards, one had to maintain a proper attitude, leaving no room for criticism. Apologizing when necessary was no big deal.

Sophia, on the other hand, pretended not to have heard Sister Kelly's laughter. She exclaimed to Aaron, "Wow, I never thought Classmate Aaron is so wealthy now."

Upon hearing Sophia's words, Aaron was filled with confusion. He couldn't help but grumble in his heart. It seems you two have got the wrong script. This isn't how the story is supposed to unfold. How can I show off and humiliate others like this?

Sophia skillfully walked into the counter, bent down, and took out a relatively large set. She said to Aaron, "Can I take this New Year's set? It costs $5,000." She intended to test Aaron's financial capabilities, so she deliberately chose the most expensive set. Since Aaron had claimed she could clear out the store, he should have some substance, right? Sophia secretly observed Aaron's expression. The moment he showed even the slightest sign of hesitation, she would immediately switch to a cheaper single item to give him an easy way out.

Aaron, however, felt a bit disappointed. Only $5,000? Are you kidding me? People might think he couldn't afford more. Fearing that Sophia wouldn't give him the chance to show off, he quickly persuaded, "Is one box enough? Do you want to take two more?"

Seeing his generous spending, Sophia jumped up happily, as cute as a lively little rabbit. "Enough, enough. One box can last me for half a year. Thank you, Brother Aaron."

Aaron's eyes followed her movements. The sight was truly captivating. And Sophia calling him "brother" with that soft, sweet voice was like ice - cream on a summer day, refreshing and sugary. He was overjoyed and longed to hold this "little white rabbit" in the palm of his hand.

Looking at the beaming Sophia in front of him, a system prompt suddenly echoed in Aaron's mind: [Sophia's favorability +5]

??? It even increases her favorability! At this moment, Aaron was grinning from ear to ear, his mouth stretching so wide that it could hold a bottle of mineral water. He genuinely wanted to empty the store and give it all to Sophia this time.

Aaron said enthusiastically, "Are you really sure you don't want anything else? Take a look around. Don't be shy with me."

"Most of the things in the store are included in this set. And Helena Rubinstein's skincare products are quite expensive. Ordinary people can't afford them."

"Okay then. Let's go to other stores and have a look."

Seeing her contented look, although Aaron felt a bit regretful, he didn't insist on buying more. He knew that courting a girl was a psychological battle. Spending money inappropriately could actually lead to a deduction of points. He took out his golden card and waved it in front of the dazed Sister Kelly, reminding her, "Beauty, swipe the card."

Only then did Sister Kelly snap out of her daze. She took the card with both hands and stammered, "Oh, okay... okay." She had been pondering Aaron's background. He could buy a $5,000 skincare set as casually as buying groceries in the market. Could she have misjudged him? Could he really be a wealthy person? As the card - swiping was completed and the machine spat out the receipt, she gave Aaron a long, thoughtful look. She thought that with Sophia's discerning eye, the man she fancied couldn't possibly be a penniless nobody.