I had just finished eating when they arrived. I told them to have breakfast before we left. After 30 minutes, we exited the cafeteria and left the hotel. At the entrance, I noticed a limousine parked nearby.
"That was a limo I once saw at a hotel in Hollywood, hahaha," Brent said.
"Is that what we're riding in?" I walked over to the limo and saw two people standing there.
"Are you the tour guide and the private driver?" I showed the ID that the clerk had given me.
"Oh, hello, sir! You speak Korean. Yes, we are. Where do you plan to go today?" the tour guide replied.
"Can we go to the luxury shop where we can go shopping?" I asked as the others joined me.
"There are three locations, but the most well-known is the Lotte Department Store, sir," the tour guide said.
"Okay, let's go. By the way, what's your name?" I asked, as it felt awkward to just call him "tour guide," hahaha.
"My name is Hoon, but you can call me Oppa," he replied, making the girls behind us laugh at his joke.
"And what about you, sir? You'll be our driver for 12 days, so it's not okay to stay mysterious," I joked in Korean. He was a middle-aged man.
"Hahaha, my name is Dong, but you can just call me Hyung because I'm much older than you guys," Dong said.
"Okay, Hyung. Are you married? Oppa here looks like he's in his teens," Neo teased Hoon.
"Yes, I have two children," Hyung replied.
"So beautiful inside! And so spacious!" Mika exclaimed.
"Wow," Jane added.
"Let's take photos, hahaha! This will be great to upload on my Instagram," Bea said.
We climbed into the limousine and admired the interior. There were many LED lights, and the seats felt like sofas from home. After a few minutes of travel, we arrived at our destination.
"Boss, we're here. Do you want me to go with you, or do you want to explore on your own?" Hoon asked.
"Both you and Hyung come with us. It's not fair if we only have fun, right? How about you girls? Do you want to separate from us or go together?" Neo asked, knowing that girls often prefer shopping with other girls since boys might get bored.
"Can we separate from you?" Amelia asked.
"Sure, but we should meet up after three hours. Is three hours enough?" Neo suggested.
"Make it four, Neo," Bea chimed in.
"Okay. Don't turn off your cell phone location so we can track each other. Amelia, I'll transfer money to you. Don't hold back; buy as many luxury items as you want, okay?" Neo instructed.
"That's what you said, Neo!" Amelia said, beaming with excitement.
"Yes!" Jane added.
"Hehehe, I can't wait to buy a million items!" Bea exclaimed.
"I have my list ready," Mika said.
"Okay, I've already transferred the money. You can go now," Neo said. The girls didn't wait and dashed off like the wind.
"Neo, how much did you give them? Amelia's eyes sparkled when she looked at her phone," George asked.
"I gave her billions, hahaha. Let's go, guys! Don't hold back; let's buy everything we don't need but want!" Neo said, and the boys cheered.
Hoon, who had been listening from the side, couldn't help but frown. Were they talking about billions of won? If so, they were rich; if it were in dollars, he didn't dare to think about it any further. That was a terrifying number.
"Let's go, Hoon and Hyung. You'll shop with us. If you find something, don't be shy," I said as we walked into the Lotte Department Store.
"Brother Hoon, where are the Gucci or Louis Vuitton stores? Can you help us find them?" George asked.
Hoon guided us to where all the luxury clothing was located. First, we stopped at Gucci. Although we didn't find anything appealing, we noticed the girls buying items left and right.
Next, we decided to check out Dior to see if we could find something better. We spread out in the store to pick the clothes we wanted.
Hoon and Hyung looked around but didn't dare to buy anything. When they saw the prices, they couldn't help but step back. Neo, who was holding a basket full of clothes, noticed them and smiled. He walked over to their side and said, "Hyung, Hoon, pick as many items as you like. Buy some for your kids too. Don't worry about the bill; leave it to me."
"No, no. We're okay with this, boss. No need to include us," Hyung replied.
"Yes, yes. You guys enjoy yourselves. We're fine," Hoon added.
"What are you talking about? We'll be together for two weeks. Buy whatever you want," Neo insisted. He looked at them, but they still had stubborn expressions. So, he decided to call an assistant over.
"How can I help you, sir?" the assistant asked.
"Look at them. Recommend as many clothes as you can. If you see them looking at something, buy it. Don't mind the price; I'll pay for everything. Just help them out, okay? I'll give you a tip later if they buy a lot," Neo instructed before leaving the two behind.
"Hey, who is that? Is he your boss?" the assistant asked while looking at Hyung, confusion evident on his face.
"We're just a tour guide and a driver," Hoon explained.
"But he insists on treating you. I noticed you both picking out many clothes and returning them when you saw the prices. Okay, I'll get it all! My tip will depend on this," the assistant said.
Unbeknownst to Neo, a woman nearby overheard the conversation he was having with Hyung and Hoon. She had already seen Neo buying clothes without any hesitation and noticed he was the most handsome man she had ever encountered. She was intrigued by the way Neo conducted himself; there was a strange charm about him.
"What an interesting fellow. He speaks Korean so fluently. I wonder who he is? Luckily, this place is familiar to artists like me. I can shop without being interrupted," she mumbled, all the while continuing to buy clothes as she observed Neo.
Neo, who was shopping, sensed someone watching him but didn't mind it. However, when he spotted who it was, his smile grew wider. He walked over to her and said, "You keep observing me. Are you my stalker? But for a famous artist to be my stalker? My fame must have spread widely!"
"I'm just interested in the way you do things. I overheard you talking with your tour guide and private driver. You're rich, huh? Why don't you treat me too, handsome?" she said, as if she wasn't at all shy about being caught.
"It would be my pleasure to treat one of the most beautiful women in the world. In exchange, why don't you go on a date with me?" Neo replied.
"Oh, how fast you move! You won't let an opportunity slide with that kind of attitude, sir," she laughed.
"That's one of the reasons I'm here. I'm looking for beautiful girls to be my girlfriends," Neo said shamelessly.
"I'm so disappointed. You're a playboy who thinks of every woman as a prize. Maybe if you were the richest man in the world, I'd consider it," she said, her tone has a mix of disappointment
"Winning you is truly a prize, Han So-Hee. Not only are you beautiful, but you're also an intelligent woman. And as for being the richest, we don't need to look at it that way! Hahaha. Why not start by giving me your contact information?" Neo suggested.
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Shao🫡