Study Monster Cultivation System - Chapter 56

Chapter 56: Footsteps of a Demon

Based on his experience, pairing and trying on clothes was the essence of shopping and relaxing.

Furthermore, the ability “Fashion Expert” also had a wide range of applications.

He wouldn’t have to worry about his image if he was to one day receive the Nobel Prize.

Li Zheng salivated just thinking about it.

It was like Liu Xin’s second uncle thinking about winning the lottery.

“Stop, I’ve strayed too far,” he thought.

“Fashion Expert it is.

“I’ll leave 10 Game Coins as a backup.”

Ding ding.

Li Zheng’s world changed when he spent the coins.

[Shopping level increase detected.]

[Upper limit of your energy recovery rate has been raised to 20 ↑]

[Monthly recovery limit has been raised to 60 hours ↑]

He charged out of the changing room in a hurry.

At that moment, he could instinctively imagine what clothes would pair best together based on their color and style.

He could also imagine how he would look in an outfit if he held a shirt and a pair of pants together.

He had mastery over all kinds of physiques, skin tones, face shapes, and color combinations.

For example, red and white. Red was bright and vibrant, while white was cool and refreshing. He could achieve a summer vibe if he paired them together.

Pairing pearl white and khakis would give a gentle and quiet feel.

Compared to those combinations, Li Zheng liked a layered combination of dark and light blue. Not only was that combination not as heavy and impenetrable as black, but it was effective at visually narrowing his body shape.

“I don’t care anymore. I’ll try on an outfit first,” he thought.

Li Zheng rapidly put the clothes he chose just now back on the racks, then put on a school uniform-style outfit that he created in less than two minutes.

A pair of gray, relaxed suit pants and a beige, wool jacket with a V-shaped collar, along with a white shirt with a large collar under the jacket.

In the mirror, his figure radiated the studious aura of a melancholic, modern student.

[Energy recovery rate: 6.9 ↑↑↑]

“It’s here!” he thought.

“Indeed, pairing an outfit based on my liking feels much better.”

He once again charged over to Zhang Xiaoke and smiled as he put his hands into his pockets.

Zhang Xiaoke’s petite mouth dropped wide open. “Is this… Is this a premade set of clothes?”

“I put it together.” Li Zheng adjusted his hair and said, “Shopping, it’s interesting.”

“Is… Is that so… I also picked out a few outfits, but I’m so conflicted about them.” Zhang Xiaoke held up two little coats and asked, “For tomorrow’s class activity, I don’t want to wear an outfit that’s too mature. I want to look a little cuter but still like a student. Which one do you think is better?”

“In terms of style, the left one is better if paired with a dress. It’s not as heavy. But the right one is better if you pair it with pants. It can round out the outfit.” Li Zheng moved the two coats around and said, “As for color, this pale yellow one can be paired with anything, while the other one has to be paired with something dark.”

Zhang Xiaoke slipped into a daze for a few seconds, then finally looked at the two pieces of clothing and said, “That sounds… about right…”

“Come.” Li Zheng rubbed his palms together and walked over to a rack that was even further back in the shop. “I remember there’s a lacy dress that goes well with this coat.”

“Is that so, is that soooo.” Zhang Xiaoke seemed to have smelled something nice. She followed Li Zheng while licking her lips.

Sometime later, Li Zheng had come up with a cute autumn outfit with a schoolgirl vibe for Zhang Xiaoke.

White overalls with a small, yellowish coat and a shirt underneath.

“Wow… It looks quite good.” Zhang Xiaoke swayed her body in front of the mirror. “I kinda want to get it… But it’s over my budget.”

“Don’t worry. I just helped you pick out a wilder look.” Li Zheng stuffed a second outfit into her arms.

“What?” Zhang Xiaoke looked at the leather clothes and said, “Are these suitable for me?”

“Just trust me.”

“Aiyaya, this small leather jacket is indeed in a style that I like… I’ll give it a try.”

Li Zheng pushed Zhang Xiaoke into the changing room.

He felt comfortable and satisfied.

That was because he realized that shopping with someone, picking out outfits for others, and spending their money instead would also allow his energy to rise.

…

An hour later.

Zhang Xiaoke squatted in the changing room. She was trembling.

“I beg you… Let me off… My skin’s about to fall off…”

“Just two more outfits. Change into two more outfits.” Li Zheng hurriedly knocked on the door. “They all look nice.”

“I know, but I can’t control myself. I’ve already spent close to 3,000 yuan. My dad’s going to kill me when I get home.”

“Just try it on. You don’t have to buy it.”

“I can’t control myself. Who asked you to pick such nice outfits!”

“Sigh, forget it. Come out. I’ll try on my clothes.”

Zhang Xiaoke only now dared to open the door.

However, she struggled for a moment when she saw the cute white dress and red cartoony hoodie in Li Zheng’s arms. She ultimately grabbed the outfit. “I’ll try on one last outfit.”

“Try on as many as you want. Don’t control yourself. Release your natural instincts.” Li Zheng smiled.

“Shut up!”

Another hour passed.

Uncle Fei stood in front of the counter and interestedly watched Li Zheng, who was continuously heading in and out of the changing room to try on outfits. He handed Zhang Xiaoke her bill. “Five thousand two hundred eighty. Since we know each other, let’s just call it 5,000…”

“Thank… Thank you, Uncle Feo…” Zhang Xiaoke guiltily stuffed the bill into her bag.

“I’m doomed. I didn’t manage to control myself,” she thought.

“I was supposed to get clothes for Li Zheng.

“But I spent 5,000 yuan on impulse.

“In the days ahead.

“I might have to eat dirt.”

Uncle Fei swallowed. He pointed his lips toward Li Zheng, who was in the changing room. “How long has that lad been holding it in? He has a serious addiction.”

“Anyway… I’ll never go shopping with him ever again.” Zhang Xiaoke grabbed her bag and said in a nasal voice, “What’s the meaning of this…? Forcing me to try on outfit after outfit… and pairing all of them so well. Who could resist?”

“That’s right. Even I want the lad to pick out an outfit for me.”

As they were talking, Li Zheng changed back into the school uniform-style outfit he had originally picked out.

“I still like this one. I’ll get this.” Li Zheng went over to the counter and took out his credit card, satisfied.

Uncle Fei took the card and tapped on his calculator. “Wool jacket plus a pair of relaxed suit pants and a shirt. That comes up to 1,480.”

As he spoke, he showed Li Zheng a new figure. “Since you’re Xiaoke’s friend and it’s the first time you’ve been here, I’ll give it to you for 1,200.”

“Deal.”

“Come here again. You have to come with Xiaoke.” Uncle Fei smiled as he prepared to swipe the card.

Just like how an antique store would give away something for free if a customer bought an expensive piece, Uncle Fei had already earned what he wanted from Zhang Xiaoke’s bill.

As long as they would both come again…

He was even willing to not earn a single cent from Li Zheng.

Li Zheng had just handed over his credit card when a lady who had changed into a large windbreaker walked out from the changing room beside them. She twirled around her boyfriend and asked, “My love, does this look good?”

The boyfriend hurriedly put down his phone and nodded vigorously. “It does, it does. Buy it.”

“Compared to the last one?” the lady asked.

“They’re all nice. Whatever you wear will look nice.”

“Then what was the color of the piece I wore just now?”

“…White?”

“There wasn’t a last piece. This is the first one I’m trying on! And the color I hate most is white.” The lady turned her head around and grunted. “You’re brushing me off. You don’t even know my favorite color.”

“…”

Uncle Fei licked his lips. “That lady is not easy to deal with.”

Li Zheng looked at the lady and had a stroke of inspiration. “I remember there’s a set of sportswear inside that’s quite suitable for a skinny person like her.”

Uncle Fei rolled his eyes and said quickly, “Lad, why don’t you act as a guide for them? I’ll give you a 10 percent commission.”

“Oh?” Li Zheng was too interested.

“I can even earn money while relaxing?” he thought.

“That’s like picking up money from the street.”

“Don’t… Don’t commit such a sin, Li Zheng…” Zhang Xiaoke pulled on Li Zheng and said, “What goes around comes around. You’ll suffer retribution!”

“Sigh, let the lad give it a try.” Uncle Fei returned the credit card to Li Zheng. “You can give it a try first. If you can close the deal, we’ll settle your final bill.”

Li Zheng nodded. He gave what he wanted to say a quick thought, then walked over to the couple.

His stride became demonic.

Zhang Xiaoke swallowed and sighed deep down.

She thought, “Those must be…

“The footsteps of a demon.”