Oh no! I've only been a freshman and I've already been targeted by a mean upperclassman.

"It's the overall commander of the battle; he has issued the latest instructions."

A confident smile returned to Li Chen's lips.

"What instructions?"

Wang Qiang pressed for an answer out of curiosity.

"She told me... just to lie down."

These words plunged Dorm 302 into an instant silence.

Three seconds later, cries of agony erupted.

"Damn it! That's like killing someone by breaking their spirit!"

"They're practically feeding him!"

"Godfather, please, stop showing off! Leave some room for our brothers to live!"

Li Chen ignored the wailing and howling of these clowns. He hummed a little tune, feeling more relaxed than ever before.

The Friday afternoon sun was warm and gentle.

As agreed, Li Chen waited for Yan Xi downstairs in the teaching building.

The Porsche she was driving today was the one Zhao Zixuan had "requisitioned" from her.

"Get in the car."

Yan Xi's instructions were as concise as ever.

The car smoothly drove out of the campus and merged into the city's traffic.

"Where are we going?"

Li Chen asked the question knowing the answer already.

"I'll buy you some gear so you can go raid my mom's dungeon."

Yan Xi looked straight ahead, her tone flat, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.

Li Chen smiled.

He found himself increasingly drawn to Yan Xi's effortless domineering nature.

The car eventually stopped in the underground parking lot of MixC World, the most upscale luxury shopping mall in Linjiang City.

This place brings together all the world's top brands; the price of a single shirt here could be equivalent to an average family's annual income.

Although Li Chen didn't recognize many of the brands, he could sense the inhuman extravagance of the place from the density of luxury cars around him.

"Let's go."

Yan Xi parked the car and went out first.

Li Chen followed her into the elevator.

The two went straight to the men's clothing section.

A sales assistant dressed in an elegant suit and with perfect makeup immediately came forward.

"Good afternoon, ma'am or sir. How can I help you?"

The sales assistant's smile was professional yet distant.

Her gaze lingered for a second on Yan Xi's seemingly simple but actually expensive custom-made casual wear, then quickly swept over Li Chen's ordinary hoodie, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

"Need not."

Yan Xi didn't even glance at her, simply uttering two words.

She grabbed Li Chen's wrist and led him straight to a section displaying the latest ready-to-wear styles.

Her fingers traced quickly across each piece of clothing.

"This one."

"And this one too."

"Take this set too."

She didn't even ask Li Chen's size; she simply estimated it by sight and accurately selected three outfits that were very different in style but all extremely sophisticated.

One set is a sharply tailored Italian casual suit, another is a low-key yet luxurious cashmere sweater paired with trousers, and the third is a designer jacket that exudes youthful energy.

The sales assistant, left out in the cold, looked somewhat embarrassed.

Looking at the clothes Yan Xi had chosen, she couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"Madam, the ones you've chosen are all classic styles from our brand, and the prices are rather... expensive."

Her implication was clear.

Yan Xi finally stopped what she was doing, turned her head, and gave her a cold glance.

"so what?"

That look, like a cold knife, instantly froze the smile on the sales assistant's face.

"No...it's nothing."

The sales assistant was intimidated by that powerful aura and dared not utter another word.

"Go, take him to the fitting room."

Yan Xi gave the order.

"Yes, yes."

The sales assistant nodded quickly and gestured for Li Chen to proceed.

Just as Li Chen was about to follow, Yan Xi grabbed his wrist again.

"I'll go with you."

Yan Xi's tone left no room for argument.

"what?"

Li Chen was stunned.

The sales assistant was also stunned.

"Madam, our policy here is that women are not allowed in the men's fitting rooms..."

"It's okay now."

Yan Xi interrupted her, her eyes showing a hint of impatience.

She grabbed Li Chen, who was still in a daze, and pushed open the door to the largest VIP fitting room. Then, with a "bang," she locked the door from the inside in front of the sales assistant.

The fitting room was spacious and brightly lit.

Li Chen stared at the closed door, listening to the sales assistant's awkward footsteps as she left, and felt his cheeks burning.

"Xixi, isn't this... a bit inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with it?"

Yan Xi loosened her grip, crossed her arms, leaned against the wall, and watched him with a leisurely air.

"Change it quickly."

"……oh."

Under Yan Xi's extremely aggressive gaze, Li Chen felt like a small animal cornered.

He dawdled as he took off his hoodie and T-shirt.

When he was shirtless, revealing his well-defined, powerful muscles.

Yan Xi's gaze deepened almost imperceptibly.

"Nice figure."

She commented like a discerning examiner.

"I seem to be a bit more toned than last time I was at the gym."

Li Chen's face turned even redder.

He quickly grabbed the casual suit and hurriedly put it on.

Shirt, trousers, vest.

When he was dressed and standing in front of the mirror, even he was a little surprised.

The young man in the mirror had an upright posture, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist.

That expensive suit perfectly accentuated his excellent physique.

He's lost some of his usual sunny, youthful energy, but gained a more mature and composed air of sophistication.

"come over."

Yan Xi's voice rang out.

Li Chen walked over.

Yan Xi reached out and began to straighten his collar.

Her fingertips were slightly cool, and unintentionally, they brushed against the skin of his neck, causing a slight shiver to run through him.

"The collar isn't turned up properly."

She said in a low voice.

Then, she picked up a matching tie.

"Lift your head up."

Li Chen obediently raised his chin slightly.

Yan Xi got very close.

Li Chen was so close that he could clearly smell the cool, refreshing fragrance emanating from her hair, like the scent of pine forests after a snowfall.

He could even see a small section of her fair and graceful neck that was exposed when she lowered her head.

His Adam's apple bobbed up and down uncontrollably.

Yan Xi skillfully threaded the tie through his collar and tied a neat Windsor knot.

Finally, she gently tightened the tie and carefully smoothed out every wrinkle.

After doing all this, she took a step back and looked Li Chen up and down as if admiring a piece of her own work.

"Yes, clothes make the man."

She nodded in satisfaction.

"I'll take this set."

As she spoke, she handed him two more sets of clothes.

"continue."

For the next half hour, Li Chen became Yan Xi's exclusive dress-up model.

Yan Xi personally takes care of every detail of each outfit he wears.

From the buttons to the cuffs and the length of the trouser legs.

She's as picky as a top fashion director.

But Li Chen didn't find it annoying at all.

He even found himself somewhat addicted to the feeling of being completely controlled by her.

As he was changing into the last designer jacket, there was a sudden knock on the fitting room door.

"Madam, sir, do you need any help?"

It was the voice of that sales assistant from earlier.

"roll."

Yan Xi's voice was as cold as ice.

Outside the door, there was an instant silence.

Li Chen couldn't help but laugh.

"Xixi, you're going to scare people."

"So what?"

Yan Xi raised an eyebrow. "My things are not for them to see?"

My things...

These four words, like a warm current, instantly struck Li Chen's heart.

Looking at the domineering and unreasonable girl in front of him, the nervousness he felt about meeting her parents completely vanished.

He stepped forward and gently wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.

Yan Xi's body stiffened slightly.

This was the first time he had ever taken the initiative to make such an intimate gesture towards her.

"Xi Xi".

Li Chen gently rested his chin on her shoulder, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

"Thank you."

Yan Xi did not turn around.

Her ears, however, quickly turned a thin layer of red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"What are you thanking me for?"

Her voice still sounded so calm.

"Thank you for choosing me."

Li Chen's voice was soft, yet it carried an unprecedented seriousness.

Yan Xi fell silent.

After a long while, she spoke softly, in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"She has a good eye, there's no way around it."

……

In the end, Yan Xi kept only that casual suit.

When it was time to pay, she simply handed me a black card.

The manager personally came out to greet us, bowing and scraping, as if serving a queen.

Li Chen carried the shopping bags and followed behind her, enjoying the "borrowing power" treatment.

As I walked out of the mall, it was already getting dark.

The two got back into the car.

This time, the car didn't head towards the city center, but instead headed towards the eastern suburbs of the city.

The surrounding buildings became increasingly sparse and increasingly luxurious.

Finally, the car slowly came to a stop in front of an area surrounded by high walls and dense forest.

Two massive iron gates, carved with intricate patterns, slid silently open to the sides in front of them.

The car drove in and along a long private driveway lined with plane trees on both sides, heading deeper into the area.

At the end of the road stood a magnificent villa, brightly lit.

It was a huge manor that blended classical and modern styles. In the night, it resembled a silent behemoth, exuding an aura of majesty and mystery.

The car stopped at the fountain square in front of the villa.

A middle-aged butler, dressed in a black suit and with his hair neatly combed, was already there with two rows of servants, waiting respectfully.

"Miss, you're back."

The butler opened the car door for Yan Xi.

Yan Xi walked downstairs.

Li Chen also took a deep breath and pushed open the car door.

When he stood before this palace-like building, he truly realized just how terrifying the power of Yan Xi's family was.

Yan Xi walked to his side and naturally took his arm.

She turned her head to look at him, a playful smile playing on her lips.

"What? Scared?"

Looking at the cunning in her eyes, Li Chen suddenly smiled as well.

He turned his hand over and grasped her slightly cool hand, their fingers intertwining tightly.

"I'm not afraid."

He looked into her eyes and said earnestly.

"As long as you're here, I'm not afraid of going anywhere."

Yan Xi's eyes flickered slightly.

She turned her head, took his hand, and led him step by step toward the huge door that radiated a warm light.

"Let's go."

Her voice, in the darkness of the night, carried a subtle, almost imperceptible tenderness.

"I'll take you home."