The salesperson brought out a pair of women's running shoes and smiled, "Your feet are so small, size 33 is hard to find."
"Not only are they small, but they're also very beautiful!"
Xu Bin praised generously.
Yao Le'er blushed even more, her eyes softer and more tender, with a hint of moisture. She looked at the shoes, her expression brightening, but she hesitated, "Brother, other shoes are also quite nice."
Earlier, she had admired these shoes as they passed the store, and Xu Bin, noticing her interest, asked if she liked them.
Yao Le'er blushed and nodded, explaining that the school required students to wear running shoes and that this style was very popular among her peers. Her envy was evident, and Xu Bin immediately pulled her into the store.
Without a word, Xu Bin hummed a tune, took out a pair of disposable socks, and put them on her. He then put the running shoes on her feet and said, "Stand up and walk around to see if they fit."
Yao Le'er stood up and walked a few steps, her eyes sparkling with suppressed joy. Xu Bin asked, "How do they feel? Do they fit well?"
"They fit perfectly!"
Today, Yao Le'er, usually so shy, gave Xu Bin a sweet smile. "Brother, you're so good to me."
Hearing this, Xu Bin was motivated and swiftly paid for everything in the mall, including slippers and sandals, leaving Yao Le'er dazed.
In the taxi back home, the bags were piled high, and Xu Bin still held her hand, this time more boldly caressing her soft hand.
Yao Le'er blushed and trembled slightly, allowing Xu Bin to touch her. She was overjoyed, feeling the thrill of shopping for the first time.
For her, this was a high-spending spree, but she couldn't hide her anxiety. "Brother, you spent so much money. How will you explain this to my sister?"
"My sister-in-law won't dare question me, don't worry!"
Seeing her softer gaze, Xu Bin kissed her hand and joked, "As long as my baby Yao Le'er is happy, the money is well spent."
Xu Bin's boldness was tempered with patience, and he gradually introduced more intimate gestures, which Yao Le'er began to accept.
"Just don't tell my sister or mom about the money, or I'll be in big trouble."
Yao Le'er worried.
Xu Bin kissed her hand again and leered, "Don't worry, sister and brother-in-law will have more secrets, secrets that will make my baby happy and content."
The driver, hearing this, smiled knowingly, making Yao Le'er blush and glare at Xu Bin.
They first returned home, and Yao Le'er put her things away and changed her clothes to go to school.
Xu Bin lay on the sofa, puzzling over why his affection hadn't increased his goodwill points, and why no new tasks had been triggered. He wondered what the mechanism was and guessed that the task involving apologizing with a mouth full might be related to the seductive woman in the Ferrari.
He knew she was the wife of Zhang Zuohui, the boss of Xinhi Real Estate, a ruthless figure in both legal and illegal circles.
In her room, Yao Le'er looked at the pile of shopping bags, her mind racing. She totaled the receipts and was shocked to see that over 6,000 yuan had been spent.
Her heart fluttered with joy, almost forgetting her anger at Xu Bin reading her messages. Now, all she could think about was the receipt.
Footsteps sounded on the stairs, and Yao Le'er, now in her military training camouflage uniform and new school badge, looked especially cute with her ponytail.
Market First Middle School was an elite private school with low tuition and stipends for good students, making it affordable for many. However, those who didn't qualify could still attend by paying a high sponsorship fee, so there were many influential figures there.
The school entrance was congested with cars, and Yao Le'er quickly let go of Xu Bin's hand, blushing, "Brother, if the teachers see us, it will be troublesome."
"I know, let's join the queue."
The fee-paying line was long, and as they waited, Yao Le'er asked softly, "Brother, when will your friend's phone arrive?"
"Eager, aren't you?"
Xu Bin teased, ruffling her hair, "It's strange, you're not calling me pervert or creep anymore. I'm almost getting used to it."
"Stupid brother... did you peek?"
Yao Le'er's tone was playful.
The school had two types of dormitories: old and new. The old ones were basic eight-person rooms with shared bathrooms, while the new ones were better-equipped four-person rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and larger spaces, costing 1,000 yuan per semester.
Xu Bin generously chose the better option and topped up her meal card with 1,000 yuan, running errands with unwavering dedication.
"Brother, Mom can't know about this, or I'll be scolded to death!"
This was Yao Le'er's constant worry, but she smiled sweetly as Xu Bin threw out her old military training supplies and promised to buy her new ones that evening.
"Okay!"
Yao Le'er's sweet smile was enchanting.
Her old supplies were mostly hand-me-downs from Shen Ruyu, including a cheap, fake brand of shampoo. Even her bedding, old and mismatched, was thrown out by Xu Bin without a second thought.
Back home, his mother-in-law mentioned she wouldn't be back for dinner as Airi Suzuki, the alluring woman, had invited her out.
Xu Bin relaxed on the sofa, checking his balance—only 180,000 yuan left. The 100,000 yuan reward from his first task was almost spent on jewelry, and now he had spent another 10,000 on Yao Le'er.
Spending money effectively gained him favor, and he enjoyed the feeling of wealth, so he was eager to start more money-making tasks.
Yao Nan returned home and saw her husband sleeping on the sofa, so she tiptoed upstairs. Yao Le'er, who had just finished hanging her new clothes, felt guilty seeing her sister.
"You little brat, you're quite ruthless, buying all that stuff."
Yao Nan joked, feeling the quality of the new underwear and approving, "Good quality and stylish. You have great taste."
"Of course, he's my brother-in-law. A sister-in-law should take advantage of her brother-in-law."
Yao Le'er laughed, hiding the price tags and receipts.
"How much did it cost?"
"I don't know, my brother-in-law paid."
Yao Nan changed the subject and went to change her clothes, feeling her own clothes were too tight and wondering if she had gained weight.