Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon

Chapter 1019: If She Picked It, It Must Be Good
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Su Shen’s mood was visibly foul as he slouched in his seat, brooding over the incident earlier. Yet, when his gaze lifted, he saw Gu Zi smiling and waving at him. The sight of her smile, so radiant, was like the first bloom of spring—exquisite, full of life.

For a moment, he was lost in her beauty, and then she walked toward him, swaying gracefully, and with a playful pout, she said, “Darling, I love everything I tried on, but I just can’t decide which one to pick.”

As soon as she finished, her eyes darted over to the counter where the sales assistants stood, eagerly waiting to package up a dozen carefully selected outfits.

They smiled wide, their faces full of admiration for Gu Zi, and in that moment, Su Shen knew exactly what his greatest advantage was: the attention from those eager young men didn’t faze him, but the respect from these sales assistants, who knew exactly how to treat a lady of such taste, made him feel a surge of satisfaction.

He let out a quiet, pleased chuckle, and with a confident smirk, he said, “Hmm, buy them all.”

Without hesitation, he reached for her hand, leading her toward the counter where he pulled out his wallet. Gu Zi glanced at him sideways, a look of admiration in her eyes. After all, wasn’t it always the most attractive sight to see a man pulling out his money to treat his woman?

Once they paid, they left the boutique with an armful of shopping bags, their journey not yet over. As they passed by a men’s fashion store, Gu Zi paused, then turned to Su Shen, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Let’s go in here,” she said, “We’ll pick out some summer clothes for you.”

Su Shen looked inside at the array of well-tailored suits and trendy pieces, his thoughts momentarily drifting to the young men who had tried to approach Gu Zi earlier. For the first time, he didn’t dismiss the idea of buying himself something new. His voice was softer than usual as he replied, “Alright, you pick something for me, something that’ll match your outfits.”

Gu Zi’s face lit up with surprise, a spark of curiosity flashing in her eyes. Had the older man finally started to care about his appearance?

She quickly began flipping through the racks and soon found a white shirt that caught her attention. She turned to Su Shen, holding it up. “What do you think of this one?”

It wasn’t just any white shirt—it had a subtle design around the collar, delicately embroidered patterns that made it stand out without being too loud. For someone like Su Shen, who had always favored darker colors, this shirt was quite the departure from his usual style.

He glanced at it and, for a moment, hesitated. In the past, he might have thought it too flashy, too young, but now… now he only cared about looking good with Gu Zi. He could already imagine the two of them complementing each other perfectly.

Besides, if she picked it, it must be good.

He nodded and said, “If you think it looks good, I’ll take it.”

Gu Zi didn’t need any further encouragement. She grabbed the shirt along with a black one and a blue one, then gently pushed Su Shen toward the changing rooms. “Try these three on, and if they fit well, we’ll take them. After that, we’ll grab a couple of casual ones for you.”

Su Shen, with a slight smile, nodded and began changing. As he peeled off his black t-shirt, the sight of his broad shoulders and lean waist made Gu Zi’s heart race. She couldn’t help but admire the man in front of her. If Su Shen ever decided to become a model, she could already picture the wealthy women flocking to buy him clothes. He was that good-looking.

Gu Zi lingered outside the fitting room, pretending to adjust his shirt, but secretly, she couldn’t resist a few covert touches on his abdominal muscles. She had to admit to herself that her intentions weren’t entirely innocent.

But Su Shen, completely oblivious, just thought she was being sweet, helping him fix his clothes. The thought of her touching him didn’t even cross his mind.

As she adjusted the shirt, she glanced up at him and said, “Su Shen, you know, this white shirt really suits you. You’re practically a hanger for clothes.”

Su Shen, with his tan skin, had always been someone who looked striking in darker hues, but this white shirt actually complemented him in a way she hadn’t expected. It was like he was born to wear it.

Gu Zi felt a wave of excitement rush through her. She might just faint from how handsome he looked in it.

She led him out of the fitting room and stopped in front of a full-length mirror. Su Shen, seeing himself for the first time in the mirror, paused, as did everyone around them.

People couldn’t help but stare—his towering height and the understated elegance of his appearance were impossible to ignore. His usual subdued demeanor vanished, replaced by a confident charisma that immediately captured attention. He looked every bit the distinguished, mature man he was.

The nearby sales assistant, noticing the attention he was garnering, hurried over with a matching gray plaid suit. “Sir,” she said with a knowing smile, “Your wife certainly has great taste. This shirt pairs perfectly with our latest summer collection. It’s our top recommendation for the season.”