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19. The Boutique Venture
update icon Updated at 2026/1/18 7:00:02

Three days later, as agreed, Ouyang Qianxue stood at Bai Yuxuan's apartment door. Her finger had barely pressed the doorbell when Bai Yuxuan flung it open, startling her.

"What's with you opening the door so fast?"

"I just happened to be walking to the foyer to grab something."

In truth, Bai Yuxuan had been too excited to sleep since six a.m. She'd stayed by the window, watching. The moment Ouyang Qianxue came into view, she dashed to the door.

"You're still the same, huh? Wearing your school uniform on a day off," Bai Yuxuan said, eyeing her.

"None of your business. Spit it out—what's your demand this time? Another maid act like last time?"

"No way. Same old tricks get boring. Though I did like your maid outfit."

"So what is it this time?"

"Give me all your time today!"

"What do you mean?" Ouyang Qianxue asked, puzzled.

"You obey me all day!" Bai Yuxuan grinned mischievously.

"You're not planning anything outrageous, are you?" Seeing that smile, Ouyang Qianxue felt a chill.

"Just do as I say. Let's go—get in the car." As they spoke, a sedan pulled up to Bai Yuxuan's doorstep. They got in, and it slowly headed downtown.

"Follow that car ahead," Qian Wang told the taxi driver behind them.

Beside Ouyang Qianxue, Bai Yuxuan secretly texted her phone.

Elsewhere, suited men set up under a woman's orders. Her phone buzzed; she checked it urgently.

"Stay sharp—the young master's coming. Perform well!" she snapped, then resumed work.

"Alright, we're here!" At a shopping district, Bai Yuxuan halted the car. "Let's go." She gallantly opened Ouyang Qianxue's door.

"What do you want me to do?" Ouyang Qianxue asked warily.

"Hmm... First, that uniform. It's an eyesore. Time for a change." Ignoring Ouyang Qianxue's protests, Bai Yuxuan dragged her into a women's boutique.

"Hello, how can I help?" a clerk approached politely.

"Take this to your manager." Bai Yuxuan handed over a business card. Two minutes later, a stylish middle-aged woman rushed over.

"Oh dear! Young Master Bai—I had no idea you'd visit. My apologies!"

"Skip the fluff. Help her pick outfits." Bai Yuxuan shoved Ouyang Qianxue forward.

"Bai Yuxuan, I said no—I don't need women's clothes!"

The manager froze at Ouyang Qianxue's face. Years in fashion, yet she'd never seen such pure, adorable beauty.

"My, my! You look like a star! Are you Young Master Bai's girlfriend? So lovely—you two match perfectly!" She circled Ouyang Qianxue, examining her.

"I'm not his girlfriend! Just classmates."

"Ah, he's still chasing you? Don't miss a perfect catch like him—it'd be a waste!"

"We're just classmates!"

"Sorry, sorry. Let's find clothes. Someone as gorgeous as Miss Ouyang will suit everything." The manager "helped" by forcing outfits on her.

After picking, she made Ouyang Qianxue try each one.

"Are you kidding? Why wear these? I'm a guy! The school uniform's forced—but this?"

"Don't forget—you obey me all day," Bai Yuxuan whispered. Grumbling, Ouyang Qianxue headed to the changing room.

Every new outfit made the crowd gasp. Ouyang Qianxue's flawless looks and slender frame made even simple clothes stunning.

"This last piece is our newest—it'll wow Young Master Bai," the manager boasted.

Fifteen minutes passed. No Ouyang Qianxue.

"Miss Ouyang, trouble?" the manager called anxiously.

"N-nothing... this just doesn't suit me," came a hesitant voice.

"He's shy," Bai Yuxuan laughed. She strolled to the changing room. "He'll keep us waiting. How to kill time? Oh—I hired a gorgeous blonde tsundere maid recently. Want to meet her?"

"You wouldn't dare!" Ouyang Qianxue stepped out—then realized the trick.

"Wow, stunning!"

"Like a model—no, better than any magazine!" the staff gushed.

Ouyang Qianxue wore a white dress. His fair skin and sweet face radiated pure charm; the dress hugged his slender figure. Together, they mesmerized the room.

"Now that's more like it," Bai Yuxuan nodded, satisfied. "Wear this and stroll with me."

"Huh? Give back my uniform—I'm changing!"

"Too bad. I sent it to your dorm already."

"What? You bastard!"

Helpless, Ouyang Qianxue followed her out. Instantly, onlookers gathered.

"Hey—look there!"

"Such a pretty girl! And that handsome guy beside her!"

"Are they a couple? Perfect match!"

"Must be filming an idol drama—where else find two so gorgeous?"