Chapter 194: Buying a Brand Name

"I'm telling the truth."

Lin Chen's gaze fell on her face, his eyes burning with intensity.

"From now on, you can only wear the clothes I buy for you. Do you hear me?"

The words were somewhat overbearing, yet they were filled with indulgence.

Li Sisi's heart was instantly filled with emotion as she nodded.

"I hear you," she replied softly.

Seeing her so obedient, Lin Chen felt a warmth in his heart.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently rub her hair. Then, he picked up the oatmeal-colored Chanel coat next to them.

He draped it over her shoulders and said tenderly,

"It's a bit chilly outside today. Put this on so you don't catch a cold."

The coat's cut was loose but not bulky. Draped over her,

it instantly added a touch of effortless elegance to her demeanor. The fabric was soft and skin-friendly,

feeling warm against her body. The subtle double-C monogram on the cuffs was low-key yet sophisticated.

The coat also carried a faint scent of perfume,

which was the fresh and pleasant scent of Lin Chen himself.

Li Sisi pulled the coat tighter around her, her heart feeling warm.

She looked up at Lin Chen, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Thank you, Lin Chen."

"Why are you being so polite with me?"

Lin Chen smiled and reached out to take her hand.

"Let's pick out a few more sets. Buy a bit more so you can rotate through them later."

This time, Li Sisi didn't refuse again.

She let Lin Chen lead her as they chose more clothes.

She could feel Lin Chen's feelings for her.

Over the next while, Lin Chen picked out several more outfits for Li Sisi.

Besides the Chanel pieces, he also pulled her to the nearby Chloé and Gucci counters.

A light pink casual sweatshirt set from Chloé was soft and comfortable, perfect for relaxing in style.

A red satin skirt from Gucci, paired with the silk shirt they had picked earlier,

was formal yet feminine. There was also a black monogrammed short jacket from Gucci.

The classic double-G monogram was understated yet high-end, accented with exquisite metal buttons.

It exuded a powerful aura, suitable for accompanying him to high-end business events.

Every outfit perfectly matched Li Sisi's aesthetic and suited her status.

The Waiter bustled about, the smile never leaving her face.

After all, customers who were this generous and had such good taste weren't encountered every day.

After picking the clothes, Lin Chen took Li Sisi straight to the checkout.

"How much is it?"

"Check us out!"

The Waiter calculated the total. The Chanel skirt suit, dress, and coat alone came to over eighty thousand yuan.

Adding in the several outfits from Chloé and Gucci,

"The total is one hundred and twenty-three thousand yuan."

The clerk provided the final calculation.

Li Sisi's face went pale with shock when she heard the figure.

She grabbed Lin Chen's hand and said urgently,

"Lin Chen, it's too much. Over a hundred thousand yuan!"

"Let's return some. I don't need this many, especially that Chanel coat; it must be incredibly expensive."

To her, spending over a hundred thousand on clothes was beyond her imagination.

She really couldn't bear to let Lin Chen spend so much money on her.

Lin Chen waved his hand dismissively,

and handed his bank card to the Waiter, his tone casual.

"It's fine. This amount of money is nothing, as long as you like them."

"Besides, you are the core of Qichen Investment and my woman. Spending this little bit of money is worth it."

He was telling the truth. In this reborn life, his wealth would only continue to grow.

A hundred thousand or so was just a drop in the bucket to him.

The Waiter quickly finished the transaction and packed all the clothes up,

handing them to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen took the clothes,

and then, holding Li Sisi's hand, walked out of the mall.

Stepping out of the mall, a gentle evening breeze blew past, carrying a hint of coolness.

Li Sisi instinctively leaned closer to Lin Chen. Sensing this, Lin Chen gently pulled her into his arms.

He wrapped his arm around her waist. Unlike his earlier tentative movements,

this time his actions were natural and intimate, without the slightest hint of force.

Leaning against his chest, Li Sisi could hear his steady heartbeat.

Feeling his warm embrace, she was filled with a sense of security.

She looked up at Lin Chen's profile. The light from the streetlamps fell on his face,

outlining his sharp features. His eyes were deep, and a faint smile played on his lips, making him so handsome she couldn't look away.

"Lin Chen, why are you so good to me?"

Li Sisi couldn't help but ask, her voice soft and filled with a mix of confusion and anticipation.

Lin Chen looked down at her, his eyes full of tenderness. He reached out and gently stroked her cheek.

His fingertips were gentle, and his tone was serious:

"Because you're worth it."

Those four simple words caused an instant ripple in Li Sisi's heart.

Her eyes grew slightly red, and tears almost fell.

Since she was a child, no one had ever said such things to her, and no one had ever pampered and cared for her like this.

At this moment, all her defenses and anxieties vanished, replaced by overwhelming gratitude and joy.

"Her previous boyfriends had all been so selfish. If she hadn't met Lin Chen at the cinema, how could she have ever experienced such warmth and care?"

She reached out and gently hugged Lin Chen's waist, burying her face in his chest.

Her voice was slightly choked with emotion:

"Lin Chen, it's so good to have you here."

Lin Chen's body stiffened for a moment before he gently wrapped his arms around her back.

He patted her back softly and said in a gentle tone,

"Silly girl. I'll always be with you from now on. I won't let you suffer any grievances."

The two of them stood there, embracing under the streetlights as the evening breeze blew softly.

Carrying a faint floral scent, the air was filled with a romantic and sweet atmosphere.

The surrounding bustle seemed to have nothing to do with them; only their heartbeats and tenderness remained.

After a while, Li Sisi shyly lifted her head from Lin Chen's chest.

Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes held a hint of bashfulness.

"Alright, let's head to our appointment. We shouldn't keep your roommates waiting."

Lin Chen smiled and nodded. He reached out and took her hand,

their fingers tightly interlocking.

"Okay, let's go."

They hailed a taxi and headed toward the restaurant reserved by his roommate, Zhang Peng.

On the way, Li Sisi watched the scenery flashing past the window.

A faint smile remained on her lips, and her heart felt incredibly sweet.

Ten minutes later, the car arrived at the reserved restaurant.

The restaurant wasn't particularly luxurious, but the environment was very elegant, suitable for a small gathering.

"Get out, be careful."

Li Sisi followed him into the restaurant.

Zhang Peng and the others had reserved a private room. Lin Chen led Li Sisi to the door and pushed it open gently.

Inside the room, his three roommates—Zhang Peng, Li Lei, and Wu Gang—were sitting around the table, chatting while waiting for him. Several dishes and bottles of beer were already set out.

"Brother Chen, you're finally here! We've been waiting for you for ages!"

Seeing Lin Chen, Zhang Peng immediately stood up with a smile and waved, his tone enthusiastic.

But when his gaze fell upon the beautiful Li Sisi beside Lin Chen,

his smile instantly froze. His eyes widened, and his mouth fell open wide enough to fit an egg.

His face was a picture of utter shock.

"B-Brother Chen, th-this is?"