Future Pet Shop

"I don't think our store needs to get a statue of the God of Wealth for the New Year. Hah'Er's outfit is so festive! Just have him hold a gold ingot and we could put him on display right in the shop." The chubby, round Hah'Er, dressed head to toe in bright red, dazzled everyone the moment he came out. The outfit was just too auspicious.

"Good idea. I'll go on Taobao later and buy some gold ingots," Shen Yibin mused, stroking his chin. 'After all, Director Kong did say that pandas are Piyao. A picture of a Piyao holding gold ingots in the shop is sure to bring in wealth!'

"Boss, can you send me a copy then? I want to hang it up at home!" Xia Shixuan also felt that a picture of Hah'Er at home would be better than a statue of the God of Wealth. It was hard to say if it would actually bring wealth, but it would definitely look good.

"Send me a digital copy. I'll use it as my computer screensaver," Mo Xiaomo added. "With this photo as my screensaver, I'll definitely get a promotion and a raise next year." 'Next up, become CEO and marry a hot young guy?'

"Mr. Shen, I was wondering if you'd let me take a picture to keep in the store?" Hearing them, the owner couldn't resist chiming in. 'If I tape this photo in the window, it's sure to attract everyone passing by. Just think: even a panda loves our children's clothes, so you can't go wrong buying a set for your child! This will definitely bring in a fortune!'

"Whatever Hah'Er likes today is on me." The owner's eyes darted around as a new idea quickly formed. 'Shen Yibin definitely isn't short on cash, but he must be tired from carrying all these bags today.' "I'll also have my staff personally help you carry your bags, and when you're done, we'll drive everything to your home."

'Huh, that's a great offer!' Shen Yibin's arms were starting to ache. The owner's suggestion was exactly what he wanted. He nodded eagerly and agreed, "No problem. Just show me the photo after you take it." 'This is a lifesaver! I'm finally free from this hard labor.'

"Hmm?" Hah'Er had also made his way to the full-length mirror. He looked at the exceptionally festive panda in the reflection, turning left and right. The more he looked, the more he liked what he saw. He happily hugged Scarf and started giggling foolishly. This sight made the owner and the other girls' eyes sparkle. He was just too cute.

Scarf lodged a strong protest. 'It's hot when you hug me like that!' It quickly wriggled out of Hah'Er's arms and started roaming the store again, continuing its search for suitable clothes for Hah'Er. Soon, Scarf had selected a pair of denim overalls with a large pocket on the chest. The owner was extremely perceptive; before Scarf could grab it itself, she saw it heading over, immediately took the overalls down, and presented them to Hah'Er with both hands.

Next came a solid-colored, pure cotton T-shirt, paired with a red baseball cap. 'Seems like something's still missing,' Scarf thought, then hopped onto the glass counter, pointing a paw at the sunglasses inside. Only then did Shen Yibin, holding a large pile of items, return to the dressing room with Hah'Er to try on the brand-new outfit.

When Hah'Er came out again and stood before the full-length mirror, a cool-looking teenager appeared in the reflection. It was a completely different concept from the cheerful, wealth-bringing panda from before, yet just as cute and lovable.

"Hah'Er looks so handsome!" The girls had forgotten about their own shopping at this point, all of them staring eagerly at Hah'Er's new look. The owner was grinning from ear to ear, quickly grabbing her camera and snapping away. CLICK, CLICK, CLICK. With these photos, becoming the top-selling children's clothing store in Yunzhong City would be no problem at all.

"Scarf, are there any other suitable outfits?" As soon as they had finished admiring the new look, Xia Shixuan and the others couldn't help but urge it on. 'Watching Hah'Er constantly change outfits is really fun, too! It's almost as good as finding a beautiful piece of clothing for myself.'

Scarf had already picked out countless outfits for each of them; of course it wouldn't be finished after just two looks for Hah'Er. In no time, it ran over to a black trench coat. Paired with another pair of sunglasses, Hah'Er instantly transformed from a rebellious, cool teenager into a formidable mob boss who ruled the streets.

After turning the entire children's clothing store upside down—during which the owner even sent someone to the stockroom twice for more items—Scarf had selected five or six new outfits for Hah'Er. There were cute ones, cool ones, sophisticated ones, charmingly naive ones, and lively ones. Each new style greatly enhanced Hah'Er's charm, completely incomparable to the clothes Shen Yibin had originally bought for him. Hah'Er was so delighted that he stood in front of the full-length mirror looking left and right, unwilling to leave for a long time.

The owner was grinning so wide she couldn't close her mouth. She had taken so many photos of Hah'Er just now. She could put a new one in the window every day for a month without repeating any. 'How many new customers will that bring me!' She was already starting to wonder if she should proactively visit Shen Yibin's store when the seasons changed to invite Hah'Er back for another shopping trip.

"Alright, that's enough! I'll take these two with me now. For the rest, could I trouble you to add pockets to the chest? So this little guy has a place to stay," Shen Yibin said, pointing at Maphario. Not all of the clothes Scarf had just picked out had a pocket for the little creature to sit in.

"No problem, I'll deliver them to your shop myself tomorrow," the owner immediately agreed. She then sent her staff to help Shen Yibin carry the large and small bags out of the store. When she saw that Shen Yibin didn't go to the neighboring children's clothing store after leaving, her smile grew even wider.

Hah'Er had now changed back into the bright red, festive outfit from the very beginning. Surrounded by a crowd of beautiful women, he headed downstairs. The moment he appeared, he captured everyone's attention. Men and women, young and old—everyone who saw his brand-new look stared with wide eyes and open mouths, their faces filled with astonishment.

"I suddenly don't feel like shopping for clothes anymore," Xia Shixuan said in a dejected tone.

"Huh? Why?" Li Shiqing returned her gaze, looking puzzled.

"Why do we women buy nice clothes? It's probably not just for ourselves to look at, right? What we want is to wear an outfit like that, show up on the street, in a café, or at a department store, and instantly capture everyone's attention—to steal the show!" Xia Shixuan shrugged and pointed at Hah'Er. "But look at the situation now. This guy has completely stolen our thunder. Even if I buy more clothes, I doubt I'll get the effect I want. Since that's the case, what's the point of continuing to shop?"

'What you said makes so much sense,' Li Shiqing thought. She subconsciously glanced around and realized that it was just as Xia Shixuan had said. Even though they had all changed into new clothes, almost no one was paying attention to them. They were being upstaged by a panda!