Chapter 68 From now on, call Xixi "sister-in-law".
"No...!" Lin Xi panicked, but she couldn't stop them.
Upon hearing Song Xu's words, the shop assistants became incredibly enthusiastic, closing the shop door and abandoning all other business to begin taking Lin Xi's measurements.
"88, 60, 90, wow, this lady has a really great figure," the clerk exclaimed sincerely. "We'll pack it up right away."
Lin Xi felt a little embarrassed when her measurements were told in front of Song Xu; her ears and face turned red.
Song Xu leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Why are you blushing? I've measured your measurements with my hands, I know even if she doesn't say it."
Lin Xi's face turned even redder, and she glared at him, "You broke the rules."
The contract clearly states that no provocative or harassing language is allowed.
Song Xu glanced at her sideways and said, "Where did I break the rules? I'm just stating the facts."
"You..." Lin Xi held back, since she had sold herself out.
Song Xu didn't have time to wait for the shop assistant to pack all the styles. He took out his black card, paid the bill first, and then chose a set for Lin Xi to change into.
Lin Xi did not refuse. The fitted short light yellow top paired with white wide-leg trousers made her skin look fair, her waist slim and her legs long, and enhanced her temperament.
Song Xu couldn't take his eyes off Lin Xi. Lin Xi was like a rough gem that needed to be slowly polished to eventually become his own beautiful jade.
As he stared blankly at the screen, his phone rang. It was a call from Shen Yan.
Shen Yan and Xiao Heng participated in military training at Jiang University, and I haven't contacted them recently. Judging from the time, the military training should be over.
Song Xu answered the phone, "Hello, what's up?"
"Brother Xu, we missed you so much!" Shen Yan cried into the phone. "The brothers have been released. Want to have a drink?"
"It's time to take Lin Xi to meet them," Song Xu asked. "Where should we meet?"
"How about going to Yunzhou's bar?" Shen Yan asked.
“No bars,” Song Xu refused outright. “Those places are too chaotic and shouldn’t corrupt Lin Xi. Let’s find a proper place to eat.”
Shen Yan on the other end of the line was silent for a few seconds, probably checking if he had dialed the wrong number. After confirming that it was correct, he said, "Then I'll book a private restaurant, and we'll have some baijiu (Chinese liquor)."
Song Xu had no objection.
Shen Yan was very efficient; five minutes later, she sent Song Xu her location and room number.
"Xi Xi," Song Xu waved to Lin Xi, "Forget about these clothes, let's go eat."
"Don't care? But you've already paid." Lin Xi watched the shop assistant swipe her card; thirty sets of clothes cost Song Xu over 500,000 yuan.
When she saw that long string of numbers, her heart bled. How wonderful it would be if this money were deposited into her bank account! Unfortunately, it was all public funds, and she only had the right to use the clothes.
“Just have them deliver it to your apartment,” Song Xu said, leaving his address and phone number before pulling Lin Xi away from the shop. “I’ll also buy you a few pieces of jewelry to wear.”
At the jewelry store, Song Xu didn't expect Lin Xi to choose anything; he directly picked out a pair of couple's diamond rings and a diamond necklace.
Song Xu put the women's ring on Lin Xi's right middle finger. "You're not allowed to take the ring off. It means you're taken, so no other man will bother you."
Lin Xi looked at the million-dollar ring on her hand and felt it was so heavy. "I should take it off when I'm working at home. What if I break it?"
"If it breaks, we'll just replace it." Since Lin Xi was still a student, Song Xu didn't buy anything too expensive. They would buy a decent wedding ring when they got engaged.
Song Xu put the diamond necklace around Lin Xi's neck, then touched her ears, "Why don't you have pierced ears?"
Lin Xi felt her ears burning. "I'm afraid of pain, and I don't have any spare money to buy earrings."
Song Xu almost forgot that Lin Xi was afraid of blood. "If you're afraid of the pain, then we won't do it."
He looked Lin Xi up and down again. The diamond was just a small embellishment on her; no jewelry could overshadow the radiance she exuded.
"Let's go eat." Song Xu squeezed Lin Xi's hand. He could only hold her hand now; any more intimate gestures would scare her away.
"Aren't you going home?" Lin Xi, wearing new clothes, a diamond necklace, and a ring, felt stiff. She wanted to change and take them off when she got home.
“Someone’s treating us to dinner tonight, so you can skip cooking one meal,” Song Xu replied.
Lin Xi licked her lips. So soon she's going to be making an appearance with her?
Song Xu noticed that Lin Xi's palms were sweaty, so he took out a handkerchief he always carried with him and wiped her palms dry. "Are you nervous? They're all familiar faces."
She knows them? Shen Yan and Xiao Heng? That's good, it won't be too awkward.
Song Xu drove to the private restaurant.
The place is decorated like a secluded mountain villa, surrounded by greenery and flowing water. When Lin Xi walked in, her soul felt cleansed and she felt exceptionally calm.
Song Xu and his group were regulars here, and the owner personally came out to greet them, "Young Master Song, you've arrived!"
Song Xu nodded slightly. "Have they arrived?"
"Just arrived, this way please." The boss led the way, stealing glances at Lin Xi to memorize her appearance. This was the first time he had ever seen a woman holding hands with Young Master Song.
Upon reaching the door of the private room, the owner knocked and opened it, saying, "Young Master Song, please come in."
When Shen Yan and Xiao Heng heard that Song Xu had arrived, they stood up to greet him. They were both taken aback when they saw that Lin Xi was following behind Song Xu.
When their gaze shifted downwards and they saw Song Xu and Lin Xi holding hands, the two were completely stunned.
The boss closed the door and left, leaving only the four of them in the room.
Song Xu pulled Lin Xi to the table, glanced at the two stunned people opposite him, and said calmly, "What's wrong? Don't you recognize Xi Xi?"
"Xi...Xi...?" Shen Yan closed his mouth, his Adam's apple bobbing twice.
Xiao Heng's eyes darted around, his gaze shifting back and forth between Song Xu and Lin Xi. "Shen Yan and I only had three weeks of military training. What did we miss?"
“Three weeks is a long time,” Song Xu pulled Lin Xi to sit down, “It can change a lot of things.”
“You’re not calling her Xixi,” Song Xu said, his arm draped over the back of Lin Xi’s chair, his eyes fixed on his two little brothers. “From now on, call Xixi ‘sister-in-law’.”
"Huh?" Lin Xi's reaction was stronger than Shen Yan's and Xiao Heng's. She looked at Song Xu helplessly, "Isn't this a bit much?"
Song Xu ignored Lin Xi and continued to look at Shen Yan and Xiao Heng, his eyes growing colder and colder.
"Hello, sister-in-law!" Shen Yan and Xiao Heng were most afraid of Song Xu's gaze, so they immediately called out to Lin Xi in unison.
Lin Xi's heart fluttered. This was going too far. She chuckled dryly, "Actually, calling me by my name is fine too."
Song Xu's arm, which was draped over the back of the chair, fell onto Lin Xi's neck. He bent his arm and pulled Lin Xi into his arms, whispering in her ear, "Don't you want to hear them call you sister-in-law? Do you have feelings for them?"
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