A wealthy woman in China has captivated social media with an act of revenge against staff at a Louis Vuitton (LV) store who she felt had treated her poorly. The incident, dubbed by netizens as the “most spleen-venting incident of the year,” has sparked widespread praise and debate online.
According to South China Morning Post, the story began in June at the StarLight Place shopping centre in Chongqing, southwestern China. The woman, who goes by “xiaomayouren” on the social media platform Xiaohongshu, recounted an infuriating experience at the LV outlet that left her feeling snubbed and disrespected.
Carrying a Hermes handbag, the woman entered the LV store intending to purchase clothes. However, she was met with what she described as a dismissive and stand-offish attitude from the staff. Her request for drinking water was ignored, and instead of being shown the latest arrivals, she was directed to old seasonal garments. When she asked to see some dresses that would fit her, the staff allegedly rolled their eyes and appeared impatient.
Feeling insulted, the woman left the store and attempted to file a complaint with the luxury brand’s headquarters, but her grievances were dismissed. The incident left her with a grudge for two months, until she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Returning to the store in August, the woman brought with her a large bag containing 600,000 yuan (approximately Dh309,176.33) in cash. Accompanied by her personal assistant and a friend, she browsed through some clothes and informed the sales staff that she intended to make a purchase. However, when it came time to pay, she handed over the bag of cash.
The sales staff, now faced with the arduous task of counting the large sum, spent two hours doing so. But just as they completed the count, the woman dropped the ultimate bombshell: “We don’t want to buy now. We are leaving.”
She later shared the incident on Xiaohongshu, writing, “After they finished counting it, I just took away my money and left. How is it possible for me to buy their products to improve their work performance?”