Shen Xi forced a smile: "Why do you say that, Your Highness?"
Chi Jingyu said with a straight face, "This set of headdress is a bit too gorgeous and doesn't match your delicate and refined temperament."
Shen Xiwei's smile faltered, and she almost suspected that he was implying that she was too stingy to handle such jewelry.
Shen Tangning couldn't help but laugh. Chi Jingyu couldn't afford to spend the money, but he also couldn't bring himself to do it, so he simply blamed Shen Xiwei.
Although she knew why he was short of money, she still looked down on Chi Jingyu's behavior.
If he's broke, he's broke. If he openly admits it, people might respect him more. After all, everyone has times when they're short of money, and it's nothing to be ashamed of.
But he's so stubborn about saving face that he keeps rambling on and on, which is really disgusting.
The shopkeeper also noticed something, his smile faded slightly, and his tone revealed a hint of amusement: "What about this gold filigree and jewel-inlaid headdress? It seems to suit Madam Ru very well!"
A glimmer of hope appeared in Shen Xiwei's eyes, but Chi Jingyu said indifferently, "Gold is vulgar and cannot be presented in a respectable manner. How could it be a match for you?"
The light in Shen Xiwei's eyes dimmed, and she bit her lip.
Chi Jingyu's gaze softened, and she soothed him in a low voice, "Let's look around elsewhere; we're sure to find something that suits our tastes."
The shopkeeper curled his lip. "I didn't hear anyone say it was tacky when it was made into flowers, but it's tacky when it's made into jewelry?"
Tch! If you don't have money, you don't have money, why pretend to be generous?
When Shen Tangning saw Shen Xiwei's slightly downcast appearance, her expression was neither sad nor happy, as if she were seeing her former self.
This is a common tactic used by Chi Jingyu: first, he ignores and belittles you, making you doubt yourself, and then he bestows small favors on you so that you don't completely lose heart.
He's incredibly adept at giving a slap followed by a sweet treat.
A cold, mocking glint flashed in her eyes.
A casual voice rang out from the side: "What's wrong with it? I think it's pretty good!"
Chi Yan glanced at the jewelry with his hands in his pockets. To be honest, he couldn't tell what was good or bad about it, but it was sparkly and would probably look good on Shen Tangning.
He raised an eyebrow and gave Chi Jingyu a meaningful look: "Big brother, are you sure you don't want it?"
Chi Jingyu frowned slightly.
Chi Yan grinned and said, "Then you can't blame me for taking what belongs to someone else, shopkeeper. Wrap them all up, just to make my wife happy."
"..."
Everyone present was stunned.
Shen Tangning frowned slightly, thinking that he had lost his mind due to the shock, and couldn't help but cough lightly: "It's not appropriate."
Chi Yan gave her a deep look: "Trust me, this time it's really suitable!"
Shen Tangning: "..."
Has he forgotten what he said before?
She could only say tactfully, "Even if you buy two sets, I can't wear them all."
Chi Yan shrugged nonchalantly: "How can you not wear a different outfit every day? If you don't want to wear it, just leave it. It'll make you happy to see it all the time."
Isn't that what all young girls think? They see something they like, buy it, and even if they don't use it, they're still happy.
Shen Tangning was speechless, her expression complex.
She finally understood that Chi Yan wasn't provoked, but rather trying to get revenge for her.
Chi Jingyu was, after all, his older brother. There was no need for him to make things so tense. He didn't want to do anything else except stand up for her.
It's impossible not to be moved.
How many men in the world can do what he did?
"..."
After a brief moment of shock, the shopkeeper took a deep breath. Good heavens, where did this nouveau riche come from?
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