When they were almost done eating, Shen Nian took charge of finishing things off, sweeping up all the leftover food.
It was rare for him to eat until he was so stuffed. It was super satisfying.
"Burp—"
Xia Yanchun looked at Shen Nian as if she were looking at a pig. She sighed but didn't say anything.
After all, she was completely stuffed too. Wouldn't criticizing Shen Nian just be criticizing herself?
The bill was to be paid on a tablet. Xia Herui looked around but couldn't find it. He frowned, "Where's the tablet we used to order?"
"I have it, I have it." Shen Nian had added a few more dishes later on, so the tablet had been with him the whole time.
Looking at Xia Herui's expression, if he had the tablet, he definitely would have secretly paid the bill. Shen Nian wasn't about to let that happen.
He had to spend ten thousand yuan within two days. If you pay the bill, what am I supposed to pay for?
"Uncle, we agreed that it's my treat." Shen Nian spoke up first while pulling out his phone to pay.
"You just spend it all when you have money. Don't you know how to save a little? With us two adults here, there's no reason to let you kids treat us."
"Ah, let him pay. This guy must have come into some money recently. He used to ask for his living expenses right on the dot, but now the family has to offer it to him, and he takes half a day to accept it."
"Alright, all paid." Shen Nian staggered to his feet and adjusted his clothes. "Do you guys want to go somewhere else to hang out? How about we walk around a bit?"
"No problem!" Shen Yue was the most energetic.
Xia Yanchun didn't say anything. If they wanted to stroll around, she would follow. If not, she would go home and rest. Although she kind of wanted to go shopping with Sister Shen Yue after such a long time, going home and lying down for a bit sounded pretty good too.
"What about you?"
"I'm fine with whatever."
Shen Nian nodded, then heard Xia Herui say, "You guys go ahead and shop. I have some things to do tonight, so I want to head back to the residential complex to rest for a bit before driving back."
"We're getting old after all, don't have the energy to play anymore. I'm going back to rest too, otherwise it wouldn't be good if I get sleepy driving back."
"You kids go have fun." Shen Shi raised his hand.
Although the breeding farm had hired helpers, being a hands-off boss was not easy at all. Most of the time, he had to do things himself. This kind of work was much more exhausting than Xia Herui's office job. Backaches and sore muscles were a common occurrence. Today was a rare moment of leisure amidst his busy schedule, but he no longer had the boundless energy of the youth.
Playing for hours without getting tired? A middle-aged uncle wouldn't dare dream of such a thing.
"Dad, how come even you..." Shen Nian lowered his brow.
Dad, how did you get old at such a young age?
Next time I go home, I really need to cook something good for my parents to nourish their bodies.
"Then it'll just be the three of us going shopping!" Shen Yue was still young. Since it was the weekend and a rare outing, she had to have a blast, otherwise she'd be doing a disservice to her weekend.
"Alright, alright."
"Come on, Chunchun, let's go check out the boutique stores."
"Mhm!"
"Not this again. Why do you guys go to these places every day? You just browse and never buy anything..." Shen Nian complained weakly.
"What does a big guy like you know? If you're not going to shop, just walk behind us and carry our bags."
"Yeah, exactly!" Xia Yanchun chimed in.
"..."
When these two teamed up, the pressure was simply too much. Shen Nian didn't dare utter a word, terrified that if he upset either of them, he'd get instantly KO'd by their combined ultimate move, the Moonlight Blood Storm.
That's just how it was. When an older sister went shopping, the younger brother usually just tagged along in the back like an NPC, only gaining a sense of presence when it was time to carry the bags.
Xia Yanchun didn't actually buy much when she went shopping. Going into boutique stores like Miniso, she mostly just tried out the testers, looking but not buying.
Shen Yue was different. She was willing to spend fifty-eight yuan on a fancy little mirror that wasn't even the size of her palm.
Further inside was the women's lingerie section, filled with all sorts of pinks and blues. Shen Nian followed them in. In today's society, who would be labeled a pervert just for glancing at women's underwear a couple of times?
Maybe he could even help his little Chunchun pick out a nice one. Shen Nian always believed in returning favors. Last time, Xia Yanchun helped him pick out a jacket; this time, he'd help her pick out underwear. It was perfectly logical and reasonable.
The phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated. Shen Nian checked it and saw it was a message and a money transfer from his dad.
[Shen Shi]: When a guy is out, he should treat others more often. Buy Chunchun and your sister some milk tea and clothes. If it's not enough, ask Dad for more.
[Shen Shi]: (Transfer of 1000 yuan.)
[Shen Shi]: (Transfer of 1000 yuan.)
[Shen Shi]: Go have fun.
"..."
He actually transferred two thousand yuan. Is this really my stingy dad who used to charge a fifty-yuan processing fee when I asked for my living expenses?
Some despicable monster must have dared to disguise itself as my dad.
Shen Nian scratched his head and just replied with an OK emoji.
He understood his dad's intentions. His dad was the best dad in the world.
Feeling gratified, Shen Nian tapped on the transfer.
"..."
Wait, where's my one-thousand-yuan transfer? Why did it turn into a picture when I tapped on it?
A freaking picture of a one-thousand-yuan transfer.
He was about to start cursing, but fortunately, the second transfer was real.
He actually set up a trap. Dad, why are you so playful? Truly young at heart despite your age.
He was probably worried that I wouldn't have enough money left after paying the six-hundred-yuan bill. Knowing I was going out to hang with the girls, he deliberately transferred some extra cash. A classic case of silent, fatherly love.
If I had known, I would have given Dad an extra two hundred back during my coming-of-age ceremony. A silent display of filial piety.
"Hey, what are you buying? I'll pay for it later," Shen Nian smiled, quickly finding Xia Yanchun and patting her on the shoulder from behind.
"Come on, it's not like I don't have money," Xia Yanchun pouted.
"Look, the imperial relief funds have arrived." Shen Nian showed her the transfer from his dad.
"What's the difference? Isn't it still your money? Just save it."
She wouldn't even spend a guy's money when going out. Could it be that Chunchun is truly an absolutely perfect woman?
He'd rather she be a little bad. Right now, Shen Nian wanted Chunchun to be as bad as possible.
"What are you guys chatting about? Chunchun, come here. Does this bra look good? I'll buy it for you."
Xia Yanchun trotted over briskly and mumbled, "This one is too mature..."
"What does it matter? You wear it inside, no one will see it anyway."
"That's true... but you should wear it yourself, Sis!"
Shen Nian sweatdropped. He was being given the cold shoulder.
You have to check out eventually, right? Shen Nian ran to the front counter to wait, blocking the exit!
About ten minutes later, Shen Yue and Xia Yanchun finally emerged with a small shopping basket.
A tiny tube of lip balm actually cost ninety, hand cream was one hundred and twenty, while the underwear was only sixty... Boutique stores were terrifyingly expensive.
"The total is four hundred and thirty-two. I'll scan your code."
"I got it, I got it." Shen Nian grinned, already aligning his QR code with the scanner.
Shen Yue was confused. "Why are you acting so weird today? Did you win the lottery?"
"Dad sent me some money and told me to treat you guys to some shopping..."
"Wouldn't it be better to keep it for yourself?"
"Hehe, I'll definitely keep the rest for myself. It's not like I buy this stuff often anyway. If I treat you, I treat you. It's just the cost of one fishing trip." Shen Nian picked up the bags, casually brushing it off. "Let's go, let's go."
Spending money was so hard...
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ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
