252: Chapter 252 Eye Contact - 2

Jiang Ye acted as if he didn't see her instantly frozen expression and turned to look at Sun Na, who was also left stunned by that "Baby":

"Nana, could you please help me get that cup of water from the lounge? Too much internal drama, I'm a bit thirsty."

Sun Na gave an "Oh," turned around, and walked toward the lounge.

Oh! The chance has come!

As soon as Lin Wanxing saw Sun Na leave, she snapped out of it, leaned over, and whispered urgently, trying to explain the situation:

"Jiang Ye, listen to me, this money is actually..."

Before she could finish her sentence, a large, warm hand suddenly covered her mouth.

Jiang Ye lowered his head and leaned close to her ear, his tone becoming unusually serious, a complete reversal of his previous playfulness:

"Shh—! I know, I understand everything. Don't worry, don't say a word. Leave it to me to handle."

"..."

Looking at the confidence in his eyes that said "everything is under control," the tight string in Lin Wanxing's heart finally loosened slightly.

This bastard!

So he had understood what was going on all along!

He was just teasing her on purpose, watching her panic and make a fool of herself!

Soon, Sun Na returned with the cup of water, and Zhao Yumei, who had been closely following the situation, followed her over as well:

"Xiao Jiang, come, look at what Wanxing picked for you. Which one do you like? Let her give it to you. This is her heartfelt gift, you mustn't refuse."

Jiang Ye took the cup and took a sip, smiling honestly as he waved his hand repeatedly: "Auntie, look at what you're saying! Wanxing has such good taste, I love everything she picks! As long as it's a gift from Wanxing, I'd treasure even a pair of socks!"

Lin Wanxing glanced at him, her heart settling down quite a bit.

It seemed he really did understand.

He was handing the power of choice back to her, letting her pick a cheaper style that would be easy to return later just to get through this.

So, accompanied by the enthusiastic Sales Clerk, the group began picking out men's clothing again.

Lin Wanxing first picked up a casual jacket with a basic design, priced at over eight thousand.

This price was relatively reasonable; even if it couldn't be returned, she could grit her teeth and pay it off in installments.

Before Jiang Ye could give his opinion, Zhao Yumei irritably slapped the jacket out of her hand and pointed to another light grey checkered coat whose material and craftsmanship were clearly several levels higher.

The Sales Clerk introduced with a smile: "The lady has a good eye. This is a new arrival for this autumn and winter, with imported Italian fabric, priced at seventy-six thousand."

Lin Wanxing's hand froze in mid-air, and she sucked in a cold breath.

Seventy-six thousand? For one piece of clothing? This is robbery!!

She quickly looked at Jiang Ye, her eyes filled with a plea for help: [Too expensive! Quickly, say you don't want it!]

Jiang Ye received the signal, gave her a "trust me, don't worry" look, and nodded with a smile:

"Oh, Auntie really has great taste!"

"..."

Lin Wanxing took a deep breath, telling herself to stay calm.

Although this bastard loved to tease people, he knew her financial situation; he should still have a bottom line!

She pursed her lips and picked up another relatively low-key navy blue coat—fourteen thousand.

Although this price also pained her, compared to seventy-six thousand, it was already a "conscientious price."

Seeing this, Zhao Yumei's brow immediately furrowed, her face full of dissatisfaction with her daughter's "unpresentable" behavior.

This girl is truly small-minded; she doesn't even understand the principle that you can't catch the wolf if you're unwilling to part with the child!

She quickly handed over another Ashes-colored cashmere blend coat: "This one is good, this one is good, it suits Xiao Jiang's temperament! Wanxing, look at this one!"

"Forty-eight thousand," the Sales Clerk announced the price with a smile.

Lin Wanxing felt her hands trembling.

She held out both the fourteen-thousand-dollar one and the forty-eight-thousand-dollar one her mother recommended for Jiang Ye to see, the plea in her eyes almost overflowing:

[Pick the cheap one! I beg you!]

Jiang Ye looked at the two pieces of clothing in front of him, gave a soft sigh, and pointed at the one in Lin Wanxing's hand, saying affectionately:

"The one Wanxing picked is definitely the most suitable for me. I trust her taste."

Hearing this, Lin Wanxing was overjoyed and was about to finalize the decision on the fourteen-thousand-dollar one... but then Jiang Ye's tone shifted as he gave Zhao Yumei a thumbs up, his voice full of admiration:

"But Auntie, I have to say, your eye is truly sharp! This style, this cut, it would definitely look even more youthful and vibrant! Oh, it's really a difficult choice..."

Zhao Yumei was very shrewd; as soon as she heard this, she immediately understood.

The Son-in-law clearly preferred the forty-eight-thousand-dollar one but was afraid of putting too much pressure on that girl, so he said that on purpose!

How could that be allowed? At a time like this, she, as the mother, had to give a push!

She immediately waved her hand and made the final decision: "Oh, Xiao Jiang, don't try to save money for her! This is the one! This 48,000 one! Wanxing, listen to Mom, go pay quickly! When buying for the Son-in-law, you must buy the best!"

"Mom, I..."

"You what? Go, quickly!"

"..."

Holding the coat that was more expensive than all her bank balances combined, Lin Wanxing's mind went blank.

She looked at Jiang Ye blankly, her eyes filled with questions and despair:

[Didn't you say you understood?! Didn't you say to leave it to you?! This one is so expensive, if I can't return it...]

Jiang Ye: "..." [Love you!]

Lin Wanxing: "..." [Are you actually sick?]

Forget it!

Things have come to this, I can only bite the bullet and do it!

Lin Wanxing frantically encouraged herself in her heart.

As long as I keep it carefully, with the receipt, packaging, and tags all intact, I'll find a chance to come back and return it myself tomorrow or the day after. It should... it should be no problem, right?

After all, a big brand like Chanel should have a return and exchange service within a short period... right?

As if heading to an execution ground, she walked toward the checkout counter with heavy steps.

Swiping the card, signing, and listening to the sound of the POS machine spitting out the receipt, every sound felt like it was pounding on her heart.

Forty-eight thousand!

That's several months of her salary!

She carefully folded the receipt and all the paperwork, cautiously placed them in the innermost layer of her wallet, and then walked back carrying the heavy bag.

Looking at Jiang Ye waiting there, Lin Wanxing hesitated for a moment and didn't hand the bag over; instead, she instinctively hid it at her side, slightly blocking it with her arm.

This guy's brain has short-circuited, I can't count on him. I'd better look after this "forty-eight thousand" myself.