Chapter 538: Chapter 524: As Expected, All the Handsome Good Men Are Taken!

Due to the behind-the-scenes glimpse from the "Two Melodies and Four Sheng" crew, the line in front of Delicious Restaurant became even longer during peak hours.

Of course.

The amount of food sold per meal didn’t change, but the closing time was getting earlier and earlier.

This made it even harder for new and old customers alike to get a meal...

However, for Huang Tao, better business naturally made him happy.

Seeing the increasing balance in the account brought him even more joy.

So.

After closing early at noon today, he drove Xuanxuan to the mall.

"Daddy, where are you taking me?"

Xuanxuan sat obediently in her exclusive child seat in the back, her little head looking out the window, always curious about everything around her.

Huang Tao laughed and said, "Going to the mall to buy you clothes for the New Year."

With the Spring Festival approaching, it was time to prepare some "New Year outfits" for Xuanxuan and the family in advance.

After all, wearing new clothes and changing into new outfits for the New Year is a tradition!

When he was little, the greatest joy of celebrating the New Year was wearing new clothes and receiving red envelopes.

On New Year’s Eve, mom and dad would put neatly stacked new clothes, a new hat, new gloves, new shoes, and even new underwear by his pillow. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Inside the clothes, there was a small red envelope.

Even if the economic conditions weren’t good, every family’s child would wear new clothes during the New Year, gathering to compare whose clothes were the brightest and best-looking.

Though kids today can basically get what they want, buying clothes whenever they wish, no longer limited to getting new clothes only during the New Year.

For him, wearing new clothes for the New Year has become an instinct rooted in his genes. In the series of New Year activities, buying new clothes has become a must-do project.

Besides.

Wearing new clothes signifies saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, being a grand ceremony for ushering in the New Year.

So, it’s a must-buy, to give the children a childhood steeped in the festive atmosphere of the New Year.

"Really? Daddy is taking Xuanxuan shopping?" Xuanxuan’s beautiful big eyes sparkled as she cheered in surprise.

"Really."

Huang Tao nodded with a smile and drove Xuanxuan to Baoju Mall, which was relatively close to home.

Near the end of the year, Baoju Mall was also holding events.

A gigantic dinosaur world was set up in the plaza on the first floor, enticing numerous children to pester their parents to take them in to play.

Xuanxuan really wanted to play there too!

But the allure of buying new clothes was clearly greater than the dinosaur world.

So.

After stopping briefly, she was drawn to the clothes in a children’s boutique not far away, happily running ahead, calling to her father, "Daddy, look at this, this is so beautiful!"

Huang Tao looked up...

Xuanxuan was eyeing a red traditional Chinese New Year dress, with a plush neckline and detailed floral embroidery on the chest, elegant and stylish, with a classic feel. The dress had a vintage Chinese style with its embroidered tassel pendant below the hem, full of national flair, beautiful and elegant, a bit like a New Year picture doll’s dress, festive and pretty.

"Little girl, you are so pretty! And you have a great eye for clothes!"

A female clerk in the store immediately came over with a smile and said, "This dress suits you very well, would you like to try it on?"

She wasn’t just saying good things for the sake of business. Xuanxuan’s attire might be ordinary, but her looks were exquisite and lovely, sure to be adored by everyone.

Xuanxuan was a bit shy. She ran to her father, holding his hand.

"Sir, please come in and take a look!"

The female clerk quickly switched her attention to Huang Tao, smiling as she said, "Your daughter has such a fair complexion, she’s going to look really beautiful in this New Year dress, like a character from a New Year picture! Plus, we’re having a promotion today, with 12% off everything. If this doesn’t fit, we have other designs!"

Huang Tao looked down at Xuanxuan. The little girl, although shy, was still eagerly looking at the New Year dress. He smiled and nodded, "Alright, let’s go in and try it on!"

The clerk brought out a size suitable for Xuanxuan to try on.

It’s true what they say—the right clothes can really enhance someone’s appearance.

This New Year’s outfit, reminiscent of early 20th-century styles, gave the young Xuanxuan a touch of classical charm, as if she had just stepped off a movie set!

She not only attracted the attention of several store clerks but also some parents passing by with their own children, who couldn’t help but come in and inquire if more of the same clothes were available!

The clerk, who had been assisting Huang Tao and Xuanxuan, smiled and said to Huang Tao, "Your daughter could be a little model and endorse our brand!"

What could Huang Tao say to that?

Of course, it was to buy, buy, buy!

Ten minutes later, Huang Tao purchased two down jackets, two wool sweaters, two jackets suitable for slightly warmer weather, and two pairs of pants, in addition to the New Year dress, spending over three thousand.

Then he left the store, carrying large and small bags with Xuanxuan, with the clerks behind them smiling brightly, and Xuanxuan happy with her purchased New Year dress.

Of course.

It wasn’t over yet.

In the neighboring children’s shoe store, Huang Tao bought two pairs of children’s shoes to match the clothes, along with socks, gloves, scarves, hats, and more, to the point where they could hardly carry all the shopping bags.

After buying so much, Xuanxuan expressed that it was enough and looked up to say, "Daddy, I’ve got plenty already. Why don’t you buy something for yourself or for grandpa and grandma?"

The little one was really so sensible!

He smiled, "Alright, we’ll go take a look upstairs later."

Xuanxuan nodded, "Daddy, I’ll help you carry the bags."

"It’s fine, don’t worry, Daddy can still carry them."

Huang Tao smiled, bending down to kiss her cheek, "Let’s go, we’ll take the elevator upstairs."

Father and daughter took the elevator to the men’s clothing section on the second floor.

In a mid-range men’s clothing store, Huang Tao picked out a suit for himself and tried it on.

A gray turtleneck sweater paired with a long black wool coat with suit lapels and trousers, Huang Tao looked like a supermodel on the runway in the fitting room mirror.

The female clerk standing nearby had stars in her eyes.

She instantly became a fangirl!

She had seen many handsome men, but men with the looks and model aura of Huang Tao were indeed rare, even if the clientele here wasn’t particularly wealthy. But Huang Tao’s good looks were irresistible!

In this beauty-driven world, being handsome can be as good as having a meal!

Unfortunately...

Sitting on a small sofa nearby, waiting for Huang Tao, was Xuanxuan, who reminded the starstruck clerk that this handsome guy was not only not single but also someone’s dad.

Sure enough, handsome men are always taken!

"Xuanxuan~"

Huang Tao turned his head to look at Xuanxuan not far away and asked, "How do you like this outfit on Daddy? Does it look good?"

Xuanxuan rested her elbows on her thighs, her face cupped in her hands, responding without hesitation, "Handsome! Very handsome!"

Huang Tao decided, "Alright, let’s buy this one then!"

He changed into the new clothes, had the clerk pack them up, and then strolled around with Xuanxuan, buying a new set of clothes for his parents too.

Once everything was settled, he glanced at the time, saw that it was past two o’clock, and took Xuanxuan back to the restaurant.

Shortly after returning to the restaurant, while he was preparing the ingredients, a special guest arrived.