Sam Shang and Sherry Yuan looked over at the newcomer at the same time.
A man in a light blue suit and gold-rimmed glasses quickly walked toward them.
When the man saw Sherry Yuan, his eyes paused for a moment before quickly shifting to Sam Shang, his attitude carrying a subtle air of condescension: "Young Master Shang, you haven't been home these days. The old lady misses you."
A hint of discomfort flashed across Sam Shang's face. He replied casually, "Yeah, I've been busy with a lot of things lately. I already let Grandma know. Mr. Quinn, what brings you here for dinner?"
The condescension in Mr. Quinn's eyes faded as he answered, "I’m meeting a friend here. Since the old lady knows, I won’t disturb you two any longer."
After speaking, Mr. Quinn gave Sherry Yuan a meaningful look.
Hmm, she looked mature and aloof, probably not what he was thinking.
Once Mr. Quinn left, Sam Shang explained to Sherry Yuan, "He’s my grandma’s personal assistant. All her daily affairs and social interactions go through him."
Sherry Yuan responded with a simple nod.
Sherry Yuan had just sensed Mr. Quinn’s scrutiny and dislike toward her. Well, that dislike might even extend to Sam Shang.
"Do I need to report my own plans to you, Mr. Quinn?" Sam Shang clenched his fists behind his back, not daring to let Mr. Quinn see his true feelings. "I already told Leo and Theo Mo I'd play games with them tonight. Is that not allowed?"
"Ah, so it’s the two young masters from the Mo Family." Mr. Quinn’s tone relaxed. "It’s good to interact more with the Mo Family."
"If there’s nothing else, Mr. Quinn, you should go home early. Grandma can’t do without you," Sam Shang said.
"Then I’ll head back first." Mr. Quinn smiled. "I’ll report everything to the old lady as usual."
Sam Shang pursed his lips and said nothing.
Mr. Quinn left, full of confidence.
Sam Shang didn’t go to the Yin Family home. Instead, he went to one of his own apartments.
The apartment was small, only about eighty square meters, with no servants and little furniture.
He was alone, in a quiet and lonely place.
But Sam Shang enjoyed this quiet loneliness.
Only here did he feel like an independent person, not a puppet controlled by his grandmother.
Sam Shang ran his fingers over the back of the sofa, and slowly, a rebellious feeling grew inside him.
He suddenly grew tired of his old life, tired of being controlled by his grandmother.
He wanted to take control of his own life, to be his own master.
Sam Shang slammed his fist on the sofa, secretly making up his mind.
Early the next morning, as the sky was just getting light, Sam Shang called Sherry Yuan: "Thirteen, good morning!"
"Morning!" Sherry Yuan’s voice was slightly hoarse, inexplicably alluring.
Sam Shang’s ears tingled as he couldn’t help but pinch them, then asked, "Any plans for today?"
"Plans?" Sherry Yuan sounded confused.
She didn’t have any plans.
Ever since she was seven or eight and brought into the outside world, every day she split her time in half.
If she wasn’t busy with special training, she was carrying out missions.
Even if she had a little time to rest, she’d spend it in the gym, working to strengthen herself.
She’d never had such a long vacation before.
So she had no idea what to do with such a long break.
"If you don’t have any plans, why not listen to mine?" Sam Shang’s voice was full of excitement. "Okay?"
"Okay..." After a long pause, Sherry Yuan agreed.
Sam Shang got excited when Sherry Yuan agreed. "Should I come pick you up?"
"No need, just tell me the place and I’ll come over." Sherry Yuan paused. "The young miss left me a car, so I can go anywhere."
"Okay." Sam Shang smiled. "Shall we meet at Starlight Avenue in a bit?"
"Okay."
Starlight Avenue is a famous shopping street in Newport City.
It’s called Starlight Avenue because last year, a huge celebrity event was held here.
Hundreds of famous actors and artists walked from one end of the street to the other.
Since then, the street has been known as Starlight Avenue.
Now, both sides of Starlight Avenue are lined with shops, and all the major luxury brands have set up here, attracting celebrities and socialites to shop and play. It truly lives up to its name.
Sam Shang brought Sherry Yuan here mainly because the name 'Starlight Avenue' seemed to suit her.
Thirteen should go shopping on Starlight Avenue!
Sherry Yuan arrived on time and saw Sam Shang waiting for her in a relaxed manner from a distance.
"Sorry I’m late," Sherry Yuan said, hurrying over.
Today, Sherry Yuan wore a light linen casual outfit, carried a white canvas bag, and had on white sneakers—youthful and energetic.
Sam Shang couldn’t help but be impressed.
He seemed to be discovering new sides to Sherry Yuan’s style.
"You haven’t really shopped in years, have you?" Sam Shang said naturally. "Let’s go shopping today! If you don’t have enough money, just use my card."
"No need, I have money," Sherry Yuan refused.
As Yin Yinuo’s bodyguard, how could she possibly lack money?
She hadn’t spent much over the years, and had saved quite a bit.
Sam Shang didn’t argue, and started shopping with Sherry Yuan from the first store.
Whenever Sherry Yuan tried on clothes, Sam Shang paid the bills.
After visiting several stores, Sherry Yuan stopped Sam Shang and said seriously, "You really don’t have to pay for me, I have money. Let me pay you back."
"Thirteen, as I said, we’re friends. Why be so calculative? When Yuhan buys me things, do I ever offer to pay him back?"
Sherry Yuan was confused. She couldn’t quite tell if Yuhan buying things for Sam Shang and Sam Shang buying things for her meant the same thing.
She seemed unable to distinguish whether Yuhan buying things for Sam Shang and Sam Shang buying things for her were the same.
"Come on, I said today is for you to be happy, so don’t worry about it. It’s just a little money." Sam Shang insisted, pulling Sherry Yuan along to continue shopping.
Before they’d even walked half the street, they could barely carry all their purchases.
Before Sherry Yuan could protest, Sam Shang made a call and had someone deliver all their purchases to her place.
"Okay, that’s enough shopping for now," Sam Shang said. "Are you tired? Want to rest and grab something to eat?"
Sherry Yuan nodded somewhat slowly. "You’re tired? Then let’s eat."
Sam Shang paused, then smiled. "Yeah, I’m tired. Let’s go, my treat."
"Let me treat you instead."
"How could I let a girl pay when she’s out shopping with a guy?" Sam Shang laughed. "Come on!"
For several days in a row, Sam Shang kept buying things for Sherry Yuan.
It only took a week for Sherry Yuan to go from feeling awkward about it to accepting it.
Although Sherry Yuan didn’t know how much Sam Shang had spent on her, she understood the principle of reciprocation.
So she picked out a men’s belt to give Sam Shang as a thank-you gift.
Just as she was picking one, someone approached her. "Excuse me, are you Miss Sherry Yuan?"