"Fired, huh?" Chen Huaying softened upon hearing this. Since an apology had been made and she had already hit the person, she decided to let it go.
Sheng Ning gently tugged at her, "Just follow your own rules. Since weâve accepted her apology, we wonât pursue any responsibility. Also, have someone select the clothing sizes I need. Iâm pressed for time."
"Huh? Okay!" No one expected her to still want to buy clothes after such an unpleasant incident.
"Why donât we just not buy them?" Chen Huaying also felt quite awkward.
"Buying clothes is buying clothes, theyâre two separate things. Besides, the clothes in your store are indeed of good quality and have nice designs," Sheng Ning explained, following the saleswoman who had just come over to select her sizes. With clothes for the whole family, two sets each, that would make fourteen sets, plus the ones Chen Huaying had her eye on. Since Anâan had come to the city, she couldnât wear rural clothes; Chen couldnât bear to let Anâan be looked down upon or ridiculed.
By the time all the clothes were selected, half an hour had passed. When Sheng Ning went to pay, the little fat man wouldnât accept it no matter what.
"Sheng Ning, weâre all friends here, how could I take your money?"
"Enough with the fake politeness. If you donât take our money, we wonât take a single item," Chen Huaying guessed that Meng Ping was the boss behind the scenes and knew that while anyone elseâs things could be taken, Meng Pingâs couldnât.
"Besides, we came out to buy clothes, which means we have to spend money. Otherwise, itâll truly seem like some people say, that we canât afford it."
"No way! I wouldnât believe it if you told me you had no money."
"Hah, I really donât have money, canât you see Iâm just freeloading?"
While the little fat man had a verbal spar with Chen Huaying, Sheng Ning had already paid. This trip cost several hundred, but being able to buy clothes for family and friends made her happy inside.
The little fat man also realized that Sheng Ning would never accept the favor from the boss. If he made it too obvious, it would only scare her away. In the end, he gave a look to the others, and the security guard Xiao He led them to disperse.
"Yingzi, how will you guys carry so many things back? Should I have someone help send them for you?"
"Thank you, that would be great." They still had many places to visit, so having someone help deliver the items was perfect.
"Should we send them to the hospital or somewhere else?" The little fat man knew both of them were staying in the hospital for care.
"The hospital, the Main Hospital..." Sheng Ning was about to give the ward number, but the little fat man interrupted with a laugh.
"I know, I know. Everyone in the whole district knows by now."
Chen Huaying rolled her eyes at him, "Youâre quite the clever one, weâre off now."
"Take care."
Sheng Ning glanced back at the saleswoman who had been cowering in the corner, then left with Chen Huaying.
The little fat man stood in place, watching them leave.
"Manager, who exactly are they? They seem really impressive." Security guard Xiao He bent over with a respectful attitude and asked, "Could you tell us more about them, so we can avoid making the same mistakes if they come again?"
The little fat man gave him a sideways look and sneered, "Your sisterâs in trouble. Donât even mention you, I wouldnât dare offend her either, nor would Second Brother. Sheâs someone very dear to the boss; if the boss finds out, youâll never know what hit you."
Xiao He nearly kneeled in fright, "Manager, you have to help me! My sister is just young and ignorant. I promise she wonât make the same mistake again."
"Make her leave quickly, thatâs whatâs really needed. Keeping her here, even I wonât be able to protect her."