Offer to the CEO

Anna Jones, Du AnLing and Leng Xi, were all sitting in the back of a car being driven to M Mall.

Around her Anna heard Du AnLing and Leng Xi were debating about whether to walk around M Mall, or to simply use the VIP service, and just have clothes brought to them.Anna let them have their debate for a few minutes, before she decided that she needed to have her say.After the experience last night, with the condescending Sadie, Anna decided that she needed to be firm now, or these two would simply take over.

"My preference would be not to use the VIP service, unless the bodyguards deem it necessary.I would simply prefer to wander and find what I need," interjected Anna to the debate.

With the bodyguards in the front hearing this. The female bodyguard in the front passenger seat spoke up "Young Madam, while our preference is to simply remain in the VIP service rooms at M Mall, we could wander around for a hour, before the Mall get too busy so you can get an idea of what is around, then we use the VIP Service area to have them bring the items for you to try on and make your selections.Young Master told us that we needed to keep you safe.Once we finish at M Mall, he did suggest that you might want to wander around one of the tourist markets, which we can do.I know a good restaurant, near one of them, so I would suggest we have lunch there and then you can wander around the market.The only thing that we would need to do in advance is arrange additional body guards so we can protect all of you.Does that sound OK?"

Anna, immediate responded "Fine to me".Du AnLing and Leng Xi, however were reluctant, until Anna interjected "Mother, Aunt, I have cash, and I know the bodyguards have cash, we can power shop easily at the market, while being careful in what we buy, and not cause an issue, plus I know Yi will not be angry about that.Plus, I promised a number of friends and work colleagues that I would purchase for them items from a local tourist market.We can do that for me, without an issue, and I do not need to stress Yi out about coming out to go to a market. Again"

"Shopping!We are in for that, even if it is cheap items" responded Du AnLing and Leng Xi in stereo.

"Then that is what we are doing," Anna made clear.

Before they could continue, they arrived at the VIP Entrance of M Mall, where the car pulled up.All three were let out of the back of the car, and the female bodyguard stood with them.The male driver took the car to park it, and all three knew that he would join them soon.They walked to the entrance door and rang the bell.After ringing the bell, they were greeted with "M Mall VIP Service, how can I help you?"

"Good Morning, this is First Madam Hou, Second Madam Hou and Young Madam Hou, and we request entry."

"Sorry I have no record that you may be coming"

Anna, decided to cut this person off immediately "This is Young Madam Hou, I was here last night with my husband CEO Hou Yi, when we made a few purchases.Either let us in now, or we will take our business elsewhere.Further I will tell my husband, who I do not believe will be impressed."

"Apologies Young Madam Hou, I did not realise" came the immediate response, and the door immediately opened.As they were heading in, the male bodyguard joined them, and followed the three ladies Hou inside.

As then entered Du AnLing leaned over to her daughter-in-law and said "You can see the power of my son's name.The service knows that Xi and I are limited on our sending, but they will realise that my son will not limit you."

As they entered the foyer area, three separate women approached the trio, including the dreaded Sadie from last night.Du AnLing went to speak, but Anna quietly grabbed her mother-in-law."Ladies, we only need one assistant.I am Young Madam Hou, and I think you know my mother-in-law First Madam Hou and my aunt-in-law Second Madam Hou.I am the one shopping today, but they are accompanying me."Pointing to Sadie, Anna continued "I am not comfortable with her, I need to think as to which of the others will be acceptable."Of the two remaining personal shoppers, quickly observing the two, Anna was able to make up her mind which would be the best, and in pointing to her "This is the best fit for us, I think."

"Thank you Young Madam Hou, I am Rebecca, please follow me."

With that Rebecca led them down the corridor into a large VIP Room, and showed them in.The two bodyguards remained outside the room."Young Madam Hou, I am aware that your measurements will be on file, can you let me know what clothes you need, and I will start arranging for options to be brought in."

"Rebecca, before we do that, can you accompany us into the Mall itself, so I can get an idea about what is available to buy, so we can narrow down our options.Of course, why we are doing that, please arrange for underwear, nightwear including that appropriate for a newly married couple, and those miscellaneous items to be here when we return.Those I am not as fussy about, as long as they fit."

Du AnLing, then piped in "Rebecca, with three Madam Hou's here, I think you better call us by our given names.I am AnLing, my sister-in-law is Xi, and my daughter-in-law is Anna."