7: Chapter 7 All I Want Is My Brother's Safety

"But Brother, are you really okay after drinking so much alcohol? And how did you suddenly become so capable? Jiang Mingcong's two bodyguards were trained fighters, yet you took them down in an instant." Xiao Yuxin was very puzzled.

"Well... your brother has been through a lot in the past two years. People have to grow up, otherwise, they will be left behind by this era. Fortunately, it's all in the past now. In the future, I will make sure you enjoy the treatment of a princess."

Xiao Yuchen did not answer his sister's question directly. There were some things he didn't want to tell her yet to avoid making her worry. It was better for him, as her brother, to bear all the burdens himself. As for Xiao Yuxin, she just needed to be a princess.

"Oh, alright. I know Brother has had a hard time these past two years, but I really don't need a life of great wealth and status. I only want Brother to be safe and sound. In this world, you are the only family I have left."

Xiao Yuxin felt somewhat sad and guilty. She blamed herself for not having the ability to share her brother's burden, and she really didn't want to become a drag on him.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. By the way, I transferred one hundred thousand yuan to your bank card a couple of days ago. Eat well at school from now on; don't deprive yourself."

Although Xiao Yuchen had transferred the money two days ago, he hadn't been able to contact his sister, and the text message notifications were sent to his phone, so she surely didn't know about it yet.

"What? One hundred thousand yuan?" Xiao Yuxin was shocked. "Brother, where did you get so much money?"

In the past, her brother gave her six hundred yuan a month, which had increased to one thousand yuan in the last six months. For a high school student, that was already a lot. However, her brother had given her one hundred thousand yuan all at once, and she found it hard to believe.

"I saved a big shot a while ago, and he rewarded me. Just feel free to spend it; I still have plenty."

Xiao Yuchen knew his sister well. Even if he said that, she definitely wouldn't be willing to spend it. Habits take time to change.

"Brother, I really can't spend that much money. You should save it to get yourself a wife. The Xiao Family still needs you to carry on the family line, and it costs a lot of money to get married these days."

"No need. I still have plenty here, enough to get married too. Just take it."

As he spoke, Xiao Yuchen hailed a taxi and pulled Xiao Yuxin into the car.

"Driver, take us to Century Center Plaza in Jiangcheng." Xiao Yuchen said to the driver.

"Brother, why are we going to Century Center Plaza? Aren't we going back to where you live?"

Xiao Yuxin naturally knew of Century Center Plaza. She had been there a few times with classmates, but only for window shopping without spending any money, just to broaden her horizons. She had never bought anything there because the items were very expensive.

"Oh, I was originally planning to go back to my place to cook for you, but there's no need now. I'm taking you to Century Center Plaza to buy you some clothes."

In the past, Xiao Yuchen had no money, so he naturally couldn't give his sister much. But things were different now; his sister should have whatever others had.

"No, no, no, there's no need." Xiao Yuxin shook her head like a rattle-drum. "The clothes in there are very expensive. We can't afford them. Besides, I usually wear my school uniform; I don't need new clothes."

Seeing Xiao Yuxin's reaction, Xiao Yuchen felt a pang of sadness. What girl didn't like beautiful clothes? Yet his sister was frightened just by the name of Century Center Plaza.

"Xiao Yuxin, Brother has money. You just need to follow my arrangements."

"Oh, alright." After much persuasion, Xiao Yuxin finally compromised.

About half an hour later, the two arrived at Century Center Plaza. In fact, it wasn't just Xiao Yuxin; Xiao Yuchen hadn't been here many times either, and he certainly hadn't dared to buy anything here.

Entering the clothing section of the plaza, the dazzling array of clothes made Xiao Yuchen's eyes blur. He took a rough look; none of the clothes here were priced below three digits, and many were four or even five digits.

Although Xiao Yuchen didn't know how to pick clothes for girls, he knew that expensive clothes must be good. So, he took Xiao Yuxin directly to a Chanel brand clothing store.

Clothes here rarely cost three digits; most were four digits, and a small portion were five digits. If it were before, he naturally wouldn't have dared to enter such a brand store to buy clothes.

When Xiao Yuxin saw the clothes inside, her eyes lit up. The clothes here were truly beautiful; she had never worn such beautiful clothes before.

But when she saw the prices on the clothes, she was instantly stunned. She knew the clothes here were expensive, but she didn't expect them to be this expensive.

She had originally thought that the one hundred thousand yuan her brother gave her was a lot and that she would never be able to spend it all, but here, one hundred thousand yuan was only enough to buy a few pieces of clothing.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yuxin suppressed her impulse to pick out clothes and followed silently behind Xiao Yuchen, trying her best not to let her body touch the clothes.

"Xiao Yuxin, do you see any clothes you like here? Brother will buy you a few."

Xiao Yuchen said it very casually, but to Xiao Yuxin's ears, it sounded like a thunderclap. Buy a few? Wouldn't that cost a lot of money?

"No, the clothes here are just so-so. They aren't even as pretty as my school uniform. Let's go somewhere else."

Seeing Xiao Yuxin's eyes darting away, Xiao Yuchen instantly understood his sister's thoughts. The clothes here were too expensive; it was clearly impossible to let Xiao Yuxin pick them out herself.

"Waitress, please come here for a moment." Xiao Yuchen waved at the saleswoman.

Usually, whenever guests entered, the saleswoman would proactively step forward to introduce and recommend items, but this time she didn't. Because Xiao Yuchen and the other person were dressed too plainly and didn't look like rich people at all, she didn't want to waste her time.

However, since the customer had already called her, it would be unreasonable not to go over. So, the saleswoman put down her phone and came to Xiao Yuchen and Xiao Yuxin, her attitude still very cold.

"Is there anything you need help with?" the saleswoman asked perfunctorily.

"It's like this: could you help my sister put together a few outfits? Or you could recommend some popular styles in your store, that would work too."

Hearing Xiao Yuchen's words, the saleswoman looked at Xiao Yuxin in front of her and was instantly stunned by her beauty. If she were dressed up, she would absolutely be a beauty on a level that could topple nations.

"Then follow me."

The saleswoman took Xiao Yuchen and the other person directly to the boutique section, where the clothes were priced at at least five digits, and there were even a few that were six digits.

The saleswoman's intention was simple: she didn't want to waste time on Xiao Yuchen and his sister. By taking them to the boutique section, she figured that as soon as they saw the prices, they would naturally leave in embarrassment.

Moreover, the clothes here were indeed the best in their store, so this could also be considered recommending the best to them, giving the customers sufficient respect.

Arriving at the boutique section, Xiao Yuchen's eyes also lit up. Even though he didn't understand women's clothing, he could tell that the clothes here were indeed much better than the ones outside.

"Xiao Yuxin, the clothes here are not bad. Pick two." Xiao Yuchen said with some delight.

"Brother, I... let's go. I really don't need to buy any clothes."

Although Xiao Yuxin's voice wasn't loud, the saleswoman heard it. Saying she didn't need them was just another way of saying she couldn't afford them.