Chapter 1191: Chapter 1191: Extra Story of the Eel 28

Today, Su Man was dressed in simple jeans and a T-shirt, easygoing and casual.

She was tall and slender, and even in ordinary clothes, she exuded a vibrant and youthful radiance. However, it was no match for the dress she held in her hands.

The black gown that Lu Yuwen picked for her had a unique cut and exquisite details. It looked simple and elegant, but every part revealed the gentle feminine charm.

Wearing such clothes, even the most unrefined woman would hold her breath and slow her movements…

She looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath slowly.

She felt that the woman in the mirror seemed like a different person entirely.

The off-shoulder neckline perfectly showcased her swan-like neck, her delicate collarbone faintly visible beneath the thin fabric. The drapery fell like a slightly spread fan, outlining her slender waist, and the hem somehow glittered, with each step like waves of white surf in the dark night.

She clenched her fair fingers uneasily, hesitating whether to take off this dress.

Outside, the polite voice of a shop assistant sounded:

“Miss, the gentleman outside brought you a pair of shoes. I placed them outside. After you change, would you please try them on?”

Su Man replied, “Okay, thank you.”

She looked at herself in the mirror again, took a deep breath, and opened the fitting room door–

By the door was a pair of silver stiletto heels.

Su Man pursed her lips, took off her brown soft leather low-heeled shoes, and put on the shoes Lu Yuwen had chosen for her… then noticed her line of sight had risen.

These were probably the highest heels she’d ever worn.

“Alright then…” she said, closing her eyes and breathing deeply, cheering herself on, “I can do this.”

Su Man straightened her back and walked out.

…

Lu Yuwen stood by the counter, his back to her, seemingly focused on the silk scarf accessories the store clerk was introducing, not noticing her coming out.

Su Man walked a few steps closer.

Perhaps hearing the footsteps, Lu Yuwen slightly turned his head and saw her.

His eyes widened slightly, his face showing little emotion, but his gaze fixed on her, surprisingly unable to look away, as if fascinated.

Su Man awkwardly tugged at the hem of her dress and asked him shyly, “How do I look?”

Lu Yuwen, as if snapping back to reality, mumbled, “…Beautiful.”

After saying these two words, he turned his head slightly, averting his gaze, not a word more was said, and his ears visibly turned red.

Su Man: “…”

His reaction embarrassed her more than direct verbal praise.

Consequently, Su Man’s cheeks also turned red…

The awkward silence lasted for more than ten seconds and was finally broken by the shop assistant:

“Miss, are you satisfied with this dress?”

“Uh… satisfied, how much is it?” Su Man tucked a tuft of hair behind her ear and reached for her bag, “Can I pay by card?”

Lu Yuwen immediately stopped her, “No need, I’ll pay.”

“How could that be?” Su Man disagreed, “I already feel bad enough letting you treat me to dinner, how could I let you pay for the dress too?”

“I intend this dress as a gift for you, I should be the one to pay,” Lu Yuwen said.

Su Man still shook her head, “I love the dress, and since I’m wearing it, I should be the one to pay, regardless…”

Lu Yuwen smiled helplessly, not arguing with her, and handed a card directly to the shop assistant, sighing, “Please, consider it as indulging a man’s poor vanity.”

The female shop assistant was amused by him, glanced at the card Su Man offered, and ultimately didn’t take it, only taking Lu Yuwen’s card to the cash register.

“Hey? Don’t go!” Su Man hurriedly called after the shop assistant.

Under normal circumstances, she would have chased after her long ago, but now, wearing high heels, and not wanting to spoil the elegant demeanor of the beautiful gown, she could only stand in place anxiously.

“You really look stunning,” Lu Yuwen said with a smile, “I never imagined I had such good taste in picking clothes. If you truly don’t wish to owe me a favor, next time you can help pick out an outfit for me.”

Su Man pulled her lips into a strained smile, “I only know how to pick sportswear.”

“That’s great,” he looked at her gently, his gaze sincere, “I’ve always wanted to try wearing sportswear.”