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The Wanda Plaza in the county town, though not comparable to the top-tier shopping malls in Shanghai that often feature hundreds of luxury brands.

But in this small county town, this place is undoubtedly a "top-tier consumption destination".

Especially on weekends, the area is packed with people.

He pulled his still somewhat reserved younger sister, Jiang Ling, and took the elevator directly to the third floor, to the branded women's clothing section.

The lights here are brighter than downstairs.

The shop's decor is also noticeably a level higher.

Jiang Chen's goal is very clear.

He led Jiang Ling straight into a brand clothing store with a fashionable decor and a youthful vibe.

Inside the store, a young female sales assistant was leaning against the counter, idly playing on her phone.

She looked up when she heard the wind chimes at the door.

Her eyes lit up instantly when she saw Jiang Chen walk in.

She didn't recognize the brand of that black Arc'teryx jacket, but it looked expensive.

Most importantly, the calm and confident aura that Jiang Chen exuded, as if he had everything under control, was something she had never seen in this small county town.

Welcome!

The sales assistant immediately put away her phone, her face beaming with a professional and enthusiastic smile, and quickly came to greet her.

"Handsome, are you bringing your sister to buy new clothes?"

"We just received a lot of new styles, they're all so beautiful, let me show you..."

The sales assistant hadn't finished speaking.

Jiang Chen had already reached the center of the store and quickly scanned the area.

Then, he casually waved his hand at the sales assistant.

"No introduction needed."

"Bring out all the main styles from your store this season, as well as the most expensive ones, that are suitable for her age."

"Let her try them on one by one."

Jiang Chen's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable sense of command.

The sales assistant was overjoyed when she heard this!

This is a big customer!

She looked at Jiang Ling next to Jiang Chen, her eyes filled with envy.

Having such a handsome and charismatic older brother is such a blessing!

Jiang Ling, however, did not feel this "happiness" at all.

She was in a state of extreme anxiety.

From the moment she stepped into the store, she felt out of place with everything there.

Those glamorous clothes and overly enthusiastic sales assistants made her feel helpless.

While her brother was talking to the sales assistant, she secretly reached out and flipped open the tag on a beige coat on the hanger next to her.

When that string of clear numbers came into her view.

Her heart skipped a beat.

【￥1699】

One thousand six hundred and ninety-nine yuan!

Just this one piece of clothing?!

She abruptly pulled her hand back.

This money is enough for the family's living expenses for more than half a month!

She couldn't hold back any longer, so she ran over and tugged at Jiang Chen's sleeve, her voice barely audible.

"elder brother……"

"The clothes here are... way too expensive!"

"One piece costs over a thousand yuan!"

"Let's... let's go to that underground shopping mall. I heard from my classmate that the clothes there are pretty nice, and you can buy a piece for just over a hundred yuan..."

Jiang Chen looked at his sister's expression, which looked like she was about to cry, and felt both amused and heartbroken.

He ignored his sister's hesitation.

Instead, he reached out and pressed down on her thin shoulders, gently turning her around and pushing her in front of the huge, gleaming dressing mirror next to him.

He bent down so that his line of sight was level with his sister's.

He stared into his sister's eyes in the mirror, eyes filled with unease and fear, and spoke each word with utmost seriousness and solemnity.

"Lingling, listen carefully."

"From now on, in this store, you only need to do one thing."

He extended a finger and gently tapped the mirror.

"It's like looking in a mirror."

"You only need to consider whether this dress looks good on you."

"Do you like it or not?"

Jiang Chen's voice paused, then suddenly rose in pitch, filled with domineering authority and an unquestionable tone.

"As for that tag you just saw, those numbers on it..."

"That's for my brother to see!"

"This isn't for you to see!"

"But……"

Jiang Ling wanted to say something more.

"No buts!"

Jiang Chen interrupted her directly, his tone carrying an unyielding force.

"Go! Try on the clothes!"

The sales assistant, who had been stunned by the "domineering CEO" remarks, quickly came to her senses.

The way she looked at Jiang Ling was almost tearful with envy.

She quickly stepped forward and embraced Jiang Ling in the gentlest and most enthusiastic tone.

"Little beauty, come quick! Your brother is right!"

"You're so beautiful and have such a great figure, you'd look like a fairy in our clothes!"

Under Jiang Chen's unquestionable gaze and the enthusiastic support of the sales assistants.

Jiang Ling was half-heartedly pushed into the fitting room, almost in a daze.

A few minutes later.

The curtain of the fitting room was gently pulled open.

Jiang Ling walked out from inside, feeling a little shy and hesitant.

She changed into the same off-white cashmere coat that had been priced at 1699 yuan.

The moment she stepped out, the entire shop seemed to light up.

The well-tailored design perfectly accentuated her slender figure, which was in the prime of her youth.

The soft cashmere fabric made her skin appear even whiter and more translucent.

In that instant, the country girl who had been wearing an old down jacket and looked somewhat drab vanished.

Instead, there is a graceful, elegant, and refreshing young princess from a wealthy family, who seems to have stepped out of a painting!

"Beautiful! My God! It's so beautiful!"

The sales assistant covered her mouth and let out a heartfelt exclamation, devoid of any commercial intent.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Jiang Chen's face.

That's more like it!

This is how Jiang Chen's sister should be!

He walked up to his sister, straightened her collar, and then spoke directly to the sales assistant.

"I'll take this one."

"No need to take them off, just wear them like this."

Jiang Chen's decision completely ignited the ensuing "crazy shopping spree".

Jiang Ling looked cool and stylish in a fitted black down jacket.

"wrap up!"

After trying on a soft apricot-colored wool dress, Jiang Ling's eyes revealed an undisguised fondness.

"wrap up!"

A pair of stylish black Martin boots made her legs appear even longer and straighter.

"wrap up!"

Sweaters, hoodies, skirts, pants...

As long as Jiang Ling tried it on, even the slightest bit of liking or hesitation would appear in her eyes.

Jiang Chen's answer was always just those two crisp and concise words.

"wrap up!"

In less than an hour.

Jiang Chen's hands were already laden with seven or eight shopping bags of various sizes.

The sales assistant following behind was all smiles, feeling like she was going to exceed her monthly sales target today!

Jiang Ling looked at the bags in her brother's hands, and her heart pounded wildly.

There was excitement and exhilaration, but mostly, there was heartache.

"Brother! That's enough! That's really enough!"

She rushed up and grabbed Jiang Chen, who was about to walk to the next store, waving her hand repeatedly.

"These clothes are enough for me to wear until I graduate from university! I really don't need to buy any more!"

Jiang Chen shook his head and looked her up and down.

He reached out and pointed at Jiang Ling's hair, his brows furrowing slightly.

"The clothes are ready."

"But this hairstyle is still not right."

"Come on, let me take you to get your hair done."