บท 389: The Joy of Shopping

Kaguya's interest in shopping had already been dwindling, she had no desire to continue. While it was nice to have new clothes, spending hours trying on outfit after outfit felt tiresome. Even the most patient person would find it boring after a while.

However, Qiao Xiaoqing still seemed full of energy, pulling various clothes off the racks for Kaguya to try. Some of the outfits were quite avant-garde, even bizarre, leaving Kaguya questioning whether these clothes were truly meant to be worn by people.

There were transparent pieces where only the most crucial areas were covered, essentially making it seem like you weren't wearing anything at all. No way Kaguya would ever wear those.

Despite the strange choices, Kaguya's stunning beauty and flawless figure made every outfit look good on her. Qiao Xiaoqing's eyes sparkled with excitement, and even the saleswoman was momentarily entranced.

After buying a pile of clothes, there was too much for just the two of them to carry. While Kaguya could have stored the clothes in her dimensional space, that would have been far too conspicuous and potentially alarming to anyone who witnessed it. Besides, part of the fun of shopping was ruined by shortcuts like that.

Fortunately, the shopping center offered delivery services, sparing them the hassle of hauling everything around. But when Qiao Xiaoqing mentioned her address for the delivery, the saleswoman's face changed instantly. Qiao Xiaoqing's villa wasn't just in an affluent neighborhood; it was in a highly exclusive area reserved for powerful and influential figures.

The saleswoman was inwardly relieved that she hadn't acted rudely earlier. Her attitude shifted immediately, and she became even more attentive.

"We should head over there," Qiao Xiaoqing said, linking arms with Kaguya and pointing in a certain direction.

Kaguya followed her gaze, her face flushing slightly. "How about we skip that place and just get some basic stuff at the supermarket? No need to make such a big deal out of it."

It turned out Qiao Xiaoqing was pointing toward the lingerie section of the store. From a distance, Kaguya could already see the colorful array of bras and panties on display, many of which were quite revealing, bordering on provocative.

Kaguya couldn't help but wonder if this was really a lingerie store or a place for more… intimate apparel.

"No way," Qiao Xiaoqing protested, pouting. "You can't just wear supermarket stuff. It'll give you rashes."

"I've worn those for years, and nothing's ever happened," Kaguya argued.

"Well, things are different now," Qiao Xiaoqing said, tapping Kaguya's arm. "You're a girl, and girls should take care of themselves. Come on, let's go! If you don't buy something, I still will."

In the end, Kaguya couldn't argue with her. Besides, she did need to buy some undergarments. After all, she was still going commando, and the constant chilly breeze wasn't exactly comfortable.

"Come look at this!" Qiao Xiaoqing called out excitedly, seemingly discovering something.

"What is it?" Kaguya walked over and froze when she saw what Qiao Xiaoqing was pointing at.

It was an incredibly bold piece of lingerie. It could hardly be called lingerie at all—it was just a few pink straps arranged in a suggestive design, leaving little to the imagination.

Suddenly, Kaguya felt a chill run down her spine. She turned to see Qiao Xiaoqing staring at her with gleaming eyes.

"No way. Absolutely not," Kaguya said firmly, rejecting the idea immediately.

She had standards, and there was no way she'd ever wear something that revealing.

"What a pity," Qiao Xiaoqing sighed, clearly disappointed.

Wait, why are you disappointed? Kaguya thought, her eyebrow twitching.

"If you think it's such a shame, why don't you wear it?" Kaguya retorted.

"I'm a proper lady. How could I wear something like that?" Qiao Xiaoqing blushed, covering her face with mock modesty.

"So, are you saying I'm not proper?" Kaguya asked, her eye twitching even more.

"I didn't say that!" Fearing Kaguya's growing irritation, Qiao Xiaoqing grabbed her arm and playfully rocked it back and forth, laughing. "I was just curious to see how it would look on you."

"No way," Kaguya responded, trying to ignore the soft sensation of Qiao Xiaoqing's chest pressing against her arm.

They eventually made their way to the changing rooms. Kaguya grabbed a few simple bras and panties—nothing too fancy, just comfortable enough to wear.

Suddenly, Qiao Xiaoqing's voice came from inside the changing room. "Hey, come in here for a sec!"

Kaguya blinked in confusion. "Aren't you changing?"

"Just come in!" Qiao Xiaoqing insisted, her voice sounding a bit impatient.

"Are you dressed?" Kaguya asked cautiously.

"Yes!" came the muffled response.

Reluctantly, Kaguya opened the door and stepped inside. Qiao Xiaoqing was indeed dressed—or at least, mostly dressed.

However, when Kaguya looked over, she froze.

Standing before her was a stunning girl with silky, waist-length hair, delicate features, and flawless skin. Her figure was unexpectedly voluptuous, with her chest tightly constrained by a pink bra that struggled to contain her ample bosom.

"How do I look?" Qiao Xiaoqing asked, her cheeks flushed with a bit of embarrassment.

"You look... good," Kaguya stammered.

At that moment, there was a soft snap. The straps of Qiao Xiaoqing's bra popped, and her bosom leaped out into the open.