As the year-end approaches, a sense of harmony and festivity begins to spread in every street and alley. Many shopping malls have started offering discounts to attract the eyes of customers. The magnitude of the discounts and the generosity of the gifts offered show the determination of each store and business to seize this opportunity to profit. After all, the current financial situation is not bright. The Western regions have just gone through a financial crisis, while domestically, the impact was not as severe due to different national conditions and concepts.

'Rhein' is a five-star mall located in a prime area, with international brand-name stores. It offers a one-stop service from dining to entertainment, providing everything one might need.

Every guest who enters 'Rhein' can enjoy a noble treatment here. From selecting goods to paying, there will be someone accompanying you, making shopping no longer confusing, and ensuring that every penny spent feels worth it without any misgivings.

Entering the magnificent lobby, Xiao Lin was amazed by the luxury before him. The high-end 'Rhein' does not have many customers. The opulent and empty interior allowed the staff to focus on organizing clothes and attending to cleanliness.

He walked up floor by floor. These stores might not make a single sale in a day, but as long as they sell one item, it can exceed the total salary of all the store's employees. However, how many people can afford such expensive things?

Compared to others, the neighboring stores' customer flow was many times greater. They cater to the masses, but in the end, there are more poor people in the world. The third floor belonged to the men's section. Xiao Lin walked past a watch store and picked a simple watch as a gift. Today, he was meeting Xia Yusheng, the CEO of 'Rhein'.

The Xia Family started with the department store business, passing down a history of over a hundred years from Elder Xia's father. This has led to their current scale, with 'Rhein' having branches in first-tier cities across the country, and mid-range malls and entertainment venues in second and third-tier cities. The Xia Family now intends to enter the import-export trade, and Xia Yunong has been dispatched to the United States to negotiate the acquisition of a local trading company. If this acquisition is successful, the Xia Family will embark on a groundbreaking new path.

While lost in thought, he walked into a custom clothing store without noticing the name of the shop. He simply liked the elegant style of the clothes there. Accustomed to dressing casually, he did not have high demands for brands. However, for formal occasions, certain social etiquettes must be observed, as Xia Xue had reminded him repeatedly, so he had to comply.

"Hello, is there anything I can assist you with?"

With warm service and a beaming smile, each employee here must adhere to these enforced principles. Here, the customer is considered the god, and any argument with the customer is against the rules. Xiao Lin found such standards slightly exaggerated because the idea of the customer being god is universal in any service industry, but 'Rhein's approach seemed overly indulgent towards 'the god'.

"Miss Xia has custom-made a suit here." Xiao Lin responded with a smile to the staff.

"Are you Mr. Xiao?" The staff member then paved a way for Xiao Lin, guiding him to a large fitting room where a man was standing. "Please wait here for a moment."

What they called a large fitting room was not merely big, but could rival even a common family's living room, possibly surpassing it. The huge LCD screen was showing a newly-released blockbuster, while a palace-style sofa sat in the center. A carpet of the same color scheme as the sofa was thick enough to cover the bottom of shoes. Various snacks and freshly brewed English black tea were set on the coffee table, the aroma lingering in the air.

Xiao Lin sat on the sofa, and the gentleman standing by poured him a cup of tea naturally. Meanwhile, the earlier staff member handed the formal wear to the gentleman and quickly exited. Male customers would be served by male staff to avoid any awkward situations, and female staff seldom entered the men's changing area.

"Would you like to try on the formal wear now, or wait a moment?" Unlike female staff, male staff were more direct and clear with their intentions.

"Now." Putting down the tea, he followed the gentleman into the inner room, two fitting rooms, one already occupied.

"I'll do it myself, you can stay outside."

He found the service somewhat unbearable. Changing clothes with someone hanging around was uncomfortable. Undressing quickly, he realized the truth in the saying that a person's clothes make them, a subtle transformation took place.

"Does the waist need tightening?" The gentleman outside the door looked excited, the formal wear on Xiao Lin exuded an elegant aura, complementing the black and purple ensemble.

"There's no time, it's fine as is." Adjusting the waist might enhance the effect, but it would fit too snugly, feeling uncomfortable. He trusted Xia Xue's taste; this small British style was subtle and aligned with his understated personality, neither too flashy nor vulgar.

"Oh, Young Master Xiao is here too?" The door to another fitting room opened, and a man emerged, smiling at Xiao Lin like a blooming flower.

"Brother Luo!"

"Long time no see!" Secretary Luo adjusted his tie, glancing at Xiao Lin's attire from time to time. "Picked by Xia Xue?"

"I'm meeting Xia Yusheng today." The collar felt cumbersome, Xiao Lin pondered whether to remove it.

"Elder Xia has been asking about you lately; when will you stop by?" The staff retreated to the outer hall, giving the two some privacy. "The Xia family is truly unmatched in the service industry."

"I will visit Uncle Hua, but I'll tie up some loose ends first before going." Eventually, he decided to remove the necktie, loosening two buttons on his shirt, then the coat buttons one by one. A flawlessly British style was turned into something quirky.

"Didn't Xia Xue come with you?"

"She's present; it's hard to discuss some matters."

"The Wang Family has been unusually quiet lately. You should keep an eye on them," Secretary Luo advised while changing clothes. Sometimes too much silence is suspicious.

"Alright, Brother Luo, I'll head out first. Please send my regards to Uncle Hua."

"No problem."

Xiao Lin was a punctual person. Although he wanted to glean more insights from Secretary Luo that could crucially impact the Xia Family's future, the clock on the wall indicated he was running late. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian.com to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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