Going home for Chinese New Year, I squeezed onto a bus with three energetic young women.

The automatic glass doors of the Porsche Center slid open silently, releasing a subtle, luxurious fragrance.

Ah, the smell of money~

Zhang Qian followed behind Bai Li, taking very small steps, as if afraid that the dust on the soles of her shoes would dirty the shiny marble floor tiles.

She subconsciously tugged at her sleeve, trying to cover the red marks on her wrist that she had just pinched.

"Hello sir, are you here to see a car?" A sales consultant in a sharp suit quickly approached.

His smile was impeccable, showing no disdain whatsoever because of Zhang Qian's humility.

All I can say is that big brands have the qualities of big brands.

You're treated like royalty once you step through the door. Even if you come in slippers, as long as you don't pull out a gun, they'll treat you like royalty.

"Hmm." Bai Li nodded, his gaze sweeping over the dark blue sports car in the center of the showroom: "A Panamera, do you have one in stock?"

"You have excellent taste! This is a newly arrived executive extended version, midnight blue, with Bordeaux red interior." The salesperson's eyes lit up; this was a big order.

"Why don't you sit inside and try it out?"

Bai Li opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat, placing his hands on the steering wheel.

It feels really good, much better than a taxi.

He turned and glanced at Zhang Qian, who was still standing helplessly outside the car.

"What are you standing there for? Get in the car."

Zhang Qian hesitated for a moment, then withdrew her hand from the passenger door handle.

"Brother...this car is too expensive. I smell of perfume, don't let it bother him."

The salesperson next to him was a shrewd and perceptive individual who immediately understood the relationship between the two.

He immediately turned around, went to the rest area next door, brought back a glass of warm water and a plate of delicate cookies, and handed them to Zhang Qian with both hands.

"Madam, your style matches this red interior perfectly. This car is meant to serve people; if you damage it, it's our fault for not meeting quality standards."

That's a beautifully said statement.

Zhang Qian took the water in a daze, and the feeling of being respected made her nose tingle.

Before, when I went to buy clothes, I would get eye rolls from the shop assistants if I touched them for even a little too long. But now, when I go to a luxury car dealership that sells cars worth millions, the staff are very polite to me.

With Bai Li's encouraging gaze, she carefully got into the passenger seat.

The soft leather seats enveloped her body, and the spacious interior finally allowed her long legs, which had been restless, to stretch out completely.

"How is it?" Bai Li asked her, tilting his head.

"So...so soft." Zhang Qian's voice was very soft, her hands on her knees, and she didn't even dare to touch the car door handle.

"I'll take this one." Bai Li took out a bank card from his pocket and handed it to the salesperson: "Full payment. Let's complete the formalities now, I want to drive it away."

The salesperson paused for half a second, then the smile on his face became ten times more genuine.

No fluff, no mortgage tricks, just full payment upfront!

"Okay, sir! Please wait a moment, I'll expedite the process for you right away! We can issue the insurance and temporary license plate in-house!"

For the next hour, Zhang Qian sat in the VIP lounge, watching Bai Li sign the pile of documents. She felt like she was dreaming.

One million three hundred thousand.

Just moments ago, Zhao Gang, the man who terrified her, was driving around in a 300,000 yuan Audi, and now, Bai Li has casually spent 1.3 million yuan without batting an eye.

When the brand-new Panamera was parked in the delivery area and the salesperson handed two car keys to Bai Li, Zhang Qian looked at Bai Li's profile and her heart was pounding as if it would burst out of her chest.

This man has a kind of magic about him.

He doesn't care about other people's opinions and disdains getting entangled with rotten people, but when he's protective of his own, he can cause a huge uproar.

"Get in the car," Bai Li said with a grin.

Zhang Qian hurriedly got into the car: "So...it's all bought?"

To be honest, she's not even this efficient at grocery shopping.

"What else? Play a couple more games with the salesperson?" Bai Li fastened his seatbelt and started the car.

The engine roared low, like the growl of some beast.

The car slid out of the showroom and merged into the traffic.

The sound insulation is excellent, instantly shutting out the noise from outside, leaving only soft music flowing from the high-fidelity audio system inside the car.

"Big brother."

"Um?"

"Thank you." Zhang Qian lowered her head, tears falling onto the expensive leather seat. "If it weren't for you, I really would have died there."

"What do you mean 'die'?" Bai Li gripped the steering wheel with one hand, staring straight ahead. "If that kind of trash dares to jump around in front of you again, just slap him. I'll cover the compensation."

Zhang Qian burst into laughter through her tears, wiped them away, and turned to look at the receding street scene outside the window.

Is this what it feels like to have someone backing you up?

very nice.

While waiting at a red light, Bai Li glanced at the bank messages on her phone.

[Your savings card ending in 8868 has made a withdrawal of 1,300,000.00 yuan, leaving a current balance of 36,600.00 yuan.]

The once bulging savings account instantly deflated.

Bai Li clicked his tongue. It seemed he would have to put more effort into those three money trees these next few days, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to afford the fuel.

My phone vibrated in my pocket.

Bai Li picked it up and saw it was a message from a WeChat group.

[Rampaging Lolita]: Big brother!! Help! I can't stand this anymore!

[Lin Xiaoshuang]: Me too... My brother said I stole his snacks, and my grandpa thought I was wasting electricity, so he unplugged my internet cable.

【Cool Xin】: It's too cold at home, and they won't let me turn on the air conditioner. My grandma is afraid I'll get cold, so she insists I wear a big floral cotton-padded jacket. I want to go back to the hotel.

Bai Li couldn't help but laugh out loud as he looked at the series of messages.

This is what they call "familiarity breeds contempt"—it's a treasure when you first get there, but after three days it's just weed.

[Bai Li]: Alright, come back. I also prepared a surprise for you.

[Rampaging Lolita]: Really?! That's great! Big brother, we'll buy the tickets right now and arrive this afternoon! I've missed you so much!

After putting down her phone, Bai Li noticed that Zhang Qian, who was sitting next to her, had become depressed again.

She huddled in the large seat, her fingers gripping the edge of the seatbelt: "They...are coming back."

"Um."

Zhang Qian bit her lip and forced a smile:

"Brother, could you drop me off at the next intersection? I'll just find one of those cheap little hotels to stay in."

She is very self-aware.

That was Bai Li's adopted younger sister, a legitimate friend.

Who am I? A bed warmer I picked up halfway through life, and one with that kind of dark history at that.

She was afraid that the three girls would look down on her, and even more afraid that she would make things difficult for Bai Li because of her.

"Bullshit." Bai Li stepped on the gas, and the car sped straight through the intersection.

"Big brother..."

"Shut up." Bai Li glanced at her, his tone calm but unquestionable.

"I just said, you're my woman. When did it become anyone else's business to tell me what to do?"

"Whether it's Chen Tingting and others, or anyone else, in this industry, what I say goes."

"You don't need to hide or be afraid. From now on, you'll just follow me. If anyone dares to give you a hard time, just tell me."

Looking at his domineering profile, Zhang Qian's feelings of inferiority and panic melted away little by little, like snow after being exposed to the sun.

She obediently hummed in agreement, leaned back, and found a comfortable position in the passenger seat.

Since her older brother doesn't mind, she'll be his dog.

She'll bite anyone who dares to bite her older brother.