Zhu Yiyi seemed surprised that the girl she used to bully at school dared to talk back to her. Her anger intensified, "Good, Lin Xin, you pauper whose family is about to go bankrupt, you dare to talk tough to me? I don't care, you pay for my clothes, or you can wait to go to the security bureau."
Lin Xin snorted coldly, "Humph, try it if you have the guts!"
Yesterday, her cousin had already reorganized the security bureau. Now, the security bureau wasn't just listening to whoever had more money. She wasn't afraid; this was the confidence her cousin gave her.
Zhu Yiyi was stunned. She hadn't expected Lin Xin to be unfazed by her threats. However, her father had told her yesterday that the security bureau in City H was in turmoil, and she shouldn't escalate things. So, she only dared to threaten her verbally.
She wanted to teach Lin Xin a lesson herself for daring to challenge her. But upon seeing Bai Xi's cold eyes beside Lin Xin, she felt a chill and instantly lost her courage. "Humph, you two poor devils, just say you can't afford it. This young lady has plenty of money and won't bicker with you inferiors. Today is my bad luck; I'll just treat it as giving alms to beggars."
After speaking, she looked at the girls beside her and said, "Let's go in and buy a piece of clothing that suits this young lady's noble taste. You inferiors can just stand at the entrance and drool at the window displays."
Actually, the clothes in this store were indeed very expensive, but she could afford them. Especially today, she could use these clothes to show off her status as a superior to Lin Xin and gain envious glances from those around her. It was worth spending a year's worth of allowance.
The three girls' eyes instantly lit up. "Yiyi, your family is so rich."
"Yiyi, you're really like a princess."
"Yiyi, let me carry your bag for you."
The three happily followed Zhu Yiyi inside.
Lin Xin watched the three enter, a suppressed anger in her eyes.
Bai Xi said lightly, "You're very angry?"
To be honest, having experienced so much, the petty squabbles of these young girls couldn't pique her interest. However... she cared about her cousin's emotions.
If she didn't pamper her own cousin, who would?
Hearing Bai Xi's question, Lin Xin immediately said, "How could I not be angry? It was bad enough that she used to humiliate me, but today she even humiliated my cousin. It's all my fault; I'm the one who's caused my cousin to be looked down upon by them."
Towards the end, her voice became very low, filled with self-blame and disappointment.
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, her red lips curving slightly. She lifted Lin Xin's pointed chin with her finger. "Don't be angry, and don't be sad. Dignity is never given by others; you have to earn it yourself."
After saying that, she pulled Lin Xin into the clothing store.
As soon as they entered, a service staff member with a polite smile and graceful demeanor approached them. "Welcome."
When Lin Xin was pulled in, her heart skipped a beat. But upon entering, the staff member's warm smile brought her back to reality. She cautiously turned her back to Bai Xi and whispered, "Cousin, believe me, the clothes here are really expensive."
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and said lightly, "Cousin, believe me, you are the little princess of the Lin family, and you are also my little princess."
As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Xin's heart stopped.
Did she... did she... was she about to fall for her?
Bai Xi said calmly, "My cousin likes that dress in the window display. Get it for her to try on."
The sales associate was slightly surprised, "That dress is our store's latest design, and it's not cheap. Are you sure you want to try it on?"
This princess dress was more like an exhibit than just clothing. While many people in City H could afford it, not many were willing to spend so much money on a single outfit.
Bai Xi smiled faintly and said, "Do I look like someone who jokes around?"
At her words, the sales associates exchanged glances. A slightly older woman, whose collar differed from the other staff, walked over. She was likely the store manager.
The manager approached with a smile, "I'll get it for you right away. Since this is the only piece available in the display case, please have a seat at the counter and enjoy some black tea while you wait."
Having worked in fashion sales for twenty years, from regular stores to luxury boutiques, she was adept at reading people. This young lady clearly wasn't someone who put on airs or pretended to be wealthy.
Of course, that wasn't the most important thing. The most important thing was that while this young lady's attire appeared very ordinary, the combat boots she wore were anything but.
If she wasn't mistaken, those boots were likely haute couture. The leather wasn't ordinary; it was a special material, waterproof, fireproof, and slash-proof. The studs embedded in them were made of precious metals. On the side of the combat boots, there was a faint, almost hidden letter 'D,' a special mark of a renowned designer, carved with a small knife and filled with a unique dye, making it impossible to imitate.
Therefore, these two seemingly ordinary girls were actually the true VIPs, deserving of the utmost attention.
Zhu Yiyi was casually browsing inside when a sales associate approached her enthusiastically, "This one is beautiful and perfect for a stunning figure like yours, Miss. Would you like me to help you try it on?"
Zhu Yiyi glanced at the price tag and was so startled she gasped for breath, "Um, I'll look around some more."
The clothes inside were indeed more expensive than she had imagined. A casual recommendation from the sales associate cost more than half her allowance for half a year.
The sales associate nodded politely.
Just then, another sales associate walked over, "Xiao Qi, where is the key to the display cabinet? The manager needs it."
The sales associate attending to Zhu Yiyi paused. Then, with her signature perfect smile, she said to Zhu Yiyi, "Miss, since you haven't decided, why don't you browse here for a bit? I'll be right back."
Hearing this, Zhu Yiyi felt an inexplicable sense of relief.
After all, the three women with her had been boisterous since they entered, boasting about their wealth. The clothes recommended by the sales staff were terrifyingly expensive. With the sales associate gone, she could find an excuse to leave with her three followers. "Humph, the clothes here are alright, but the service attitude is truly terrible. This young lady doesn't want them anymore!"
Saying that, she turned to leave, no longer caring about the scent of milk tea all over her.
But as she turned, she saw Bai Xi and Lin Xin not far away, drinking black tea and chatting. Her sense of superiority surged instantly. "Oh, you've come in too? Are you here to freeload on the black tea?"
Lin Xin saw Zhu Yiyi's unpleasant expression but didn't know what to say.
Even though her cousin had told her not to worry, she couldn't help but wonder if she could truly afford the prices in this store.
Seeing Lin Xin remain silent, Zhu Yiyi assumed she had guessed her thoughts correctly, and the mockery on her face intensified. "The staff in this store really have no eyes. Inviting inferiors like you in, aren't they afraid that superiors like us will be disgusted?"