Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 178 Shopping Mall Sweep

"Buying goods?" Liu Ruyan blinked and got into the passenger seat.

"That's right!" Ye Fan started the car, the engine emitting a deep roar. "Bedding, daily necessities, pots and pans, oil, salt, soy sauce... and most importantly—ingredients! Chef Liu has to cook in the new kitchen tonight. As the investor, I need to taste your cooking and see if it's worth the price of this house!"

He deliberately put on the face of a capitalist inspecting the results.

Liu Ruyan was amused by him, and her previous daze vanished, replaced by a surge of energy and sweet anticipation.

"Hmph, I'll make you swallow your tongue! But..." She looked at the street scenes rushing past the window, "Where should we buy it? At the mall?"

"Of course, one-stop solution! Let's go to the biggest one in Hexi, Tianmao Plaza." Ye Fan's goal was clear.

The car quickly drove into the mall's underground parking garage.

On a weekday afternoon, the mall was not crowded, making it feel even more spacious and bright.

Ye Fan took Liu Ruyan's hand and headed straight for the home furnishings floor.

The dazzling array of home furnishings instantly overwhelmed Liu Ruyan.

She lives frugally and is used to practicality. At this moment, looking at those beautifully designed and high-quality goods, especially seeing the prices on the tags, she hesitates.

"Honey...this pure cotton four-piece set looks nice, it feels so comfortable..." Liu Ruyan picked up an elegant off-white bedding set, glanced at the price tag, and exclaimed, "Wow...over two thousand? That's too expensive! Actually, a few hundred yuan for ordinary pure cotton would be perfectly fine..."

Ye Fan took the set from her hand, then casually picked up another set next to it—a silk blend with a smoother feel and delicate embroidery: "Take it if you like. A new house, a new look; bedding is the most important thing. Comfortable bedding is essential for a good night's sleep."

He pointed to the more expensive set, "This one feels better, buy it."

"No, no!" Liu Ruyan quickly snatched it back and put the expensive set back. "That's too extravagant! This pure cotton set is already very good! Two thousand for a set of sheets and duvet cover... just thinking about it hurts my wallet."

She sticks to her own views on consumption.

Ye Fan smiled helplessly yet indulgently, ruffling her hair: "President Liu, your husband is now at least President Ye, and you're President Liu too. What's a little money? Think about the house we just bought? Okay, okay, we'll do as you say and buy the one you like."

He eventually gave in to her, but then turned around and grabbed a set of silk pillowcases in the same color scheme. "This should be fine, right? It'll be more comfortable to sleep on."

Liu Ruyan felt a sweet warmth in her heart, knowing that this was his thoughtfulness and insistence, so she smiled and nodded: "Yes, that's fine."

Next comes choosing curtains.

This time, Ye Fan didn't give her a chance to hesitate. He directly chose champagne-colored velvet curtains with good light-blocking properties and a high-quality feel, paired with light gauze in the same color scheme, creating an elegant and warm atmosphere.

Looking at the renderings, Liu Ruyan also felt that they were indeed much better looking than the ordinary fabric she wanted to choose, so she didn't object anymore.

The pots and pans area was Liu Ruyan's domain.

She carefully compared the materials and thickness of the cookware, and weighed the bowls and plates in her hands, considering the smoothness of their glazes.

She picked up a German-brand wok and checked the price: "Wow, this wok costs over a thousand?"

Ye Fan: "Buy it! A good pan is essential for good food; it's non-stick and durable."

Liu Ruyan: "And this bone china tableware set? It's so beautiful... but also so expensive..."

Ye Fan: "Buy it! It'll look great on the new dining table."

Liu Ruyan: "This rice cooker has so many functions, but it seems we don't need so many..."

Ye Fan: "Buy it! More functions are always better than fewer. What if I want to eat claypot rice someday?"

Liu Ruyan was both amused and exasperated: "Honey! Do you think we're shopping at a wholesale market? We need to be careful with our money!"

Ye Fan said nonchalantly, "When buying things for the house, why be so frugal? Use the best you can get! Listen to me, pack all these."

He gestured directly to the sales assistant next to him.

Liu Ruyan couldn't resist him. Looking at his "domineering CEO" demeanor, her heart felt as sweet as if it had been filled with honey.

She knew he wasn't wasting money; he wanted to give her the best of everything.

Towels, bath towels, toiletries, slippers, cushions, small ornaments... the shopping cart quickly filled up.

Liu Ruyan was in charge of selecting styles and colors, while Ye Fan was in charge of finalizing the quality and "buying, buying, buying".

Finally, they pushed their fully loaded shopping carts to the underground supermarket.

Liu Ruyan, like a fish in water, pushed her cart through the shelves, muttering to herself, "I need to buy some rice... I need to season the new pot with oil... salt, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar... scallions, ginger, and garlic are essential... eggs, tomatoes, greens... oh, and meat! Honey, what do you want to eat? Ribs? Or fish?"

Ye Fan pushed the cart behind her, watching her carefully select and meticulously calculate, feeling even more satisfied than if he had signed a multi-million dollar contract.

This is the essence of everyday life, this is the taste of home.

Only with Liu Ruyan could he feel truly at ease.

"Let's buy a sea bass, steamed. Also, some pork ribs, braised. And some stir-fried vegetables, and a soup," Ye Fan ordered.

"Okay!" Liu Ruyan quickly started putting things into the shopping cart, not forgetting to compare prices. "This brand of soy sauce seems to be on sale... I need to pick fresh eggs..."

When the trunk and back seat were completely full, the afterglow of the setting sun had already dyed the sky red.

The first fireworks display in the new house.

Upon returning to "Riverside Mansion," the security guards became even more respectful upon seeing Ye Fan's car, directly guiding them to their designated parking space in the underground garage.

The two pushed their fully loaded shopping carts and took the private elevator directly to the top.

Opening the front door, the spacious and exquisitely decorated mansion appears exceptionally warm under the golden glow of the setting sun.

Gone is the coldness of the model room; instead, there is a sense of anticipation as it is about to be filled.

"Wow! Our home!" Liu Ruyan stood in the entryway, looking at the spacious and bright living room and the shimmering river in the distance, and couldn't help but sigh with happiness.

"Yes, our home." Ye Fan wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, as they gazed together at the beautiful view outside the window. "Shall we begin decorating, mistress?"

The two exchanged a smile and immediately began their "battle".

The first step is to unpack the purchased bedding and lay it out.

Liu Ruyan was in charge of putting on the duvet cover, and Ye Fan was in charge of shaking the duvet.

As a result, the two of them didn't cooperate well, and the quilt got all rolled up. Liu Ruyan couldn't get out of the quilt cover for a long time, which made Ye Fan laugh out loud. In the end, the two of them rolled around on the brand-new big bed and laughed and joked for a long time before making the bed.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan was like a child.

Looking at the neatly made bed, radiating a warm, sun-like atmosphere, a sense of accomplishment welled up within me.

Next, hang the curtains.

Ye Fan was tall and was responsible for installing hooks and hanging curtain rods.