Lin Xiaoxiao picked out eight outfits directly from the ready-to-wear section.
She seemed unsatisfied and continued to wander around.
Wen Qin and Wen Lin were in a state of extreme tension.
Their eyes were fixed on one figure—Lin Xiaoxiao.
Wen Qin and Wen Lin knew that in this small place, every move they made could be seen by acquaintances.
The two felt uneasy, as if being gnawed at by countless ants. Although they were willing to buy Lin Xiaoxiao some things, they absolutely did not want her to spend money like this.
In this era of relative scarcity, everything seemed exceptionally precious, and they were even more afraid of attracting criticism from others and bringing negative impacts to their families.
"Lin Xiaoxiao, that's enough. We didn't bring that much money," Wen Lin said urgently, his voice carrying a hint of warning.
However, before he could finish speaking, Lin Xiaoxiao rushed into the high-end goods section of the department store like a whirlwind.
Wen Lin's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition instantly surged into her mind.
Without thinking twice, he hurriedly took long strides to catch up.
Wen Qin watched the two figures, pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down before quickly following behind.
The sales clerks at the counter were wearing uniforms and busy behind the counter.
When Wen Qin and Wen Lin entered this area, the sales clerks immediately greeted them warmly.
These sales clerks were enviable jobs back then; not just anyone could become one.
They are indifferent to ordinary people, as if they are superior to them.
But if they see someone of high status, they immediately become all smiles and so enthusiastic that it makes people feel a little uncomfortable.
Lin Xiaoxiao walked behind the counter and looked around curiously.
However, the sales clerks completely ignored her, as if she didn't exist at all.
In their eyes, Lin Xiaoxiao was just a poor child dressed in tattered clothes, someone they could never afford no matter how long they looked at her.
Lin Xiaoxiao didn't care at all. Her eyes quickly swept across the shelves, looking for items she liked.
Wen Lin strode over to Lin Xiaoxiao and warned her in a low voice, "What do you need a watch for? Look at how clumsy you are, you'll just break it if you wear it."
"Also, with your style, wearing a watch is a waste!"
Wen Lin's face turned ashen; he simply couldn't understand Lin Xiaoxiao's behavior.
In his view, watches are valuable items with high prices, and ordinary people simply cannot afford them.
Is Lin Xiaoxiao spending money so recklessly to get revenge on them?
Lin Xiaoxiao pointed at Wen Qin's wrist: "Doesn't Wen Qin also have a watch?"
"That...that was a gift from his girlfriend!" Wen Lin finally managed to come up with this reason after a long pause.
"You can take a look, but don't buy it."
He thought this would make Lin Xiaoxiao back down, but unexpectedly, her eyes suddenly reddened and she cried out loudly:
"Second brother, are you really my biological brother? If you say that, does it mean you're not going to buy it for your own sister?"
"Or are you saying you don't want to acknowledge me as your biological sister?"
"You despise me, and even though your family is rich, you don't want to spend money on me? You'd spend it on this stranger?"
Lin Xiaoxiao's voice echoed in the department store, instantly attracting the attention of those around her.
Wen Lin and Wen Qin were both stunned; they never expected Lin Xiaoxiao to be so bold.
Wen Lin was momentarily at a loss for words and simply stared blankly at Lin Xiaoxiao.
"You...you shut up...I'll buy it...I'll buy it right now!" Wen Lin said through gritted teeth.
In this place, if acquaintances were to hear about the Wen family's adopted daughter versus their biological daughter, their reputation would be ruined.
Although Wen Lin was filled with reluctance, he had no choice but to compromise for the sake of his family's reputation.
Wen Qin stood aside, extremely anxious.
She was worried that if Lin Xiaoxiao continued to cause trouble, things would become even more out of control.
She was also afraid that Wen Lin might do something rash in the heat of the moment. She dared not speak, for fear of provoking Lin Xiaoxiao and making her say something even more hurtful.
“Sister, feel free to choose, we won’t say anything,” Wen Qin quickly replied.
She forced a smile as she introduced the products and offered advice to Lin Xiaoxiao.
Wen Qin knew that at this moment, she had to remain calm and try her best to ease the situation.
The people around were initially watching the spectacle, curiously observing the family's argument and whispering among themselves.
However, once they saw them start to have a normal conversation, they lost interest and dispersed.
The sales clerk noticed something amiss, seeing that Lin Xiaoxiao's eyes were red, clearly indicating that she had been wronged.
From the conversation, it's clear that Lin Xiaoxiao isn't an outsider, but rather a member of the family.
Looking at the other two people who were dressed neatly, while Lin Xiaoxiao looked so shabby, the saleswoman didn't say anything more to Lin Xiaoxiao, but began to serve her attentively.
Lin Xiaoxiao didn't hold her previous indifference against her; her mind was completely focused on selecting the goods.
Her eyes darted across the shelves, and she spotted a camera, immediately asking to take a look.
The sales clerk was taken aback. In this day and age, cameras were extremely precious items, something most people wouldn't even dare to dream of.
The salesperson hesitated for a moment, but still carefully took out the camera and began to introduce the features of the watch and the camera.
The sales clerk initially looked down on Lin Xiaoxiao, thinking she was just an immature child.
But now, she thinks Lin Xiaoxiao is quite nice. If you don't fight for things, who will consider your needs?
She is about to get married, and her fiancé is a good catch, but her mother-in-law prefers to subsidize her other son.
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