Chapter 227: Little Sis Doesn’t Lack Money
“Little Yu and Little Ling must be coming to a place like this for the first time, so Hanhang, I’ll leave Little Ling to you while I help Little Yu.” As soon as they entered the store, Jiang Kekai reinforced her instructions to Jiang Hanhang.
After all, they had all lived together for so long that Jiang Kekai could easily see the chemistry between her sister and Xia Ling, so it was only natural that she handed Xia Ling over to Jiang Hanhang while she took charge of her adorable Little Yu.
Jiang Kekai’s guess was spot on because both Xia Yu and Xia Ling were wide-eyed at this high-class place—so fancy!
Jiang Kekai pinched Xia Yu’s little face and promptly led her to an empty chair, saying, “Little Yu, sit here for now while I find someone to fix your hair.”
In this unfamiliar place, Xia Yu was particularly reliant on Jiang Kekai. So whatever Jiang Kekai said was gospel: “Okay.”
After giving Xia Yu’s cheeks another pinch—as if she couldn’t get enough—Jiang Kekai finally turned to leave. Not too far away, she sought out the best hairstylist in the back, determined to give her Little Yu the best treatment. After all, with a salon like this, the top stylists usually didn’t do hands-on work, so she figured she should at least check.
Before long, Jiang Kekai returned with a stylish older auntie and reminded Xia Yu, “Little Yu, just cooperate with the auntie, and if it gets boring, feel free to play on your phone or take a nap.”
“But what about you, Older Sister?” Xia Yu asked, visibly worried.
Hearing those words from Jiang Kekai made Xia Yu feel a bit uneasy. Without her older sister by her side, she didn’t quite feel safe anymore. So, Jiang Kekai affectionately ruffled her hair and reassured, “Don’t worry, I’ll be right here lying down. We’ll head back together once it’s done.”
Saying that, Jiang Kekai actually sprawled out on a nearby bed, and a female technician began draping a purple towel around her. It seemed like she was getting her hair done too!
This scene clearly eased Xia Yu’s worries. “Alright, little miss, enough watching. It’s your turn now.”
The seasoned auntie noticed Xia Yu’s eyes glued to Jiang Kekai and couldn’t bear to see her distracted any longer—if this kept up, there’d be no work for her!
Realizing this, Xia Yu quickly sat up straight, ready to let the best technician work on her hair.
Although Jiang Kekai said she could play on her phone or sleep, Xia Yu was too nervous; she was afraid if she tilted her head, it might mess up the technician’s flow!
Seeing Xia Yu so tight-lipped, the auntie chuckled and asked, “Where are you from, little one? What grade are you in?”
“Um… Eight… Eight Guangxi, sixth grade,” Xia Yu replied, sounding uncertain.
As expected when addressed, Xia Yu’s self-esteem issues kicked in, and she began to blush… Just then, Jiang Kekai chimed in, “My sister is pretty shy and doesn’t like to talk much.” Jiang Hanhang: “???”
Clearly, Jiang Kekai was sending a message—she wanted the auntie to focus on her work and not engage with her little girlfriend, because Xia Yu blushed at everyone; it was a bit much for Jiang Kekai!
The auntie caught on immediately, gave an awkward smile, and didn’t ask Xia Yu any more questions, focusing back on her craft.
About half an hour later, the auntie finally spoke to Xia Yu again, “Alright, little miss, go over and find a bed to lie down on. I’ll take care of your hair treatment soon.”
Finally, Xia Yu could stand up! This was the longest she had ever spent getting her hair done; was it really this much hassle for girls?
Little did she know, the reason it took so long wasn’t because girls were fussy about haircuts, but because Jiang Kekai had set some high standards for the stylist, who didn’t dare to cut corners.
Looking around at the spa beds, Xia Yu spotted her sister Xia Ling, Jiang Hanhang, and Jiang Kekai all lounging while getting their hair treatments. They looked so relaxed! So, Xia Yu laid down on the bed next to Jiang Kekai’s, feeling a tad safer.
Before long, Xia Yu understood why the three ladies looked so comfy. With warm water washing over her hair, her body released a lot of tension. And most importantly, they even had head massages! This was the first time Xia Yu experienced such luxurious service.
So, she… couldn’t help but close her eyes…
Perhaps it was because she’d been so anxious and self-conscious lately, but with the massage, she finally relaxed and… dozed off cutely. It wasn’t until the treatment finished that Jiang Kekai playfully covered her mouth and pinched her nose, forcing Xia Yu to wake up.
What a surprise to find the culprit was her naughty older sister! Really, Jiang Kekai was such a tease, leaving Xia Yu unsure whether to be mad or smile.
Finally, Jiang Kekai pinched Xia Yu’s dazed little cheek, saying, “Hmm? Little Yu, still not awake? Time to eat~”
Xia Ling: “…”
Jiang Hanhang: “……”
At that moment, Xia Yu blushed, realizing everyone was giving her funny looks. So, it was all Jiang Kekai’s fault! Throwing a glare at her older sister, Jiang Kekai only smiled and dismissed it. “Alright, Little Yu, let’s get up. It’s time to leave.”
So, Xia Yu reluctantly stood up from the bed, thinking that nap had been mighty nice!
She looked at her long hair, feeling it and sniffing—it smelled fantastic!
She didn’t know why, though she’d come knowing Jiang Kekai was taking her for a cute hairstyle, she didn’t feel any resentment at all; in fact, she was a bit excited. How strange!
Eventually, Jiang Kekai paid the bill with her card and led the little ones off to have more fun.
Even though it was nearly October, the weather was still quite hot, so the girls cheerfully headed to the mall to cool down—outside was definitely not where pretty girls wanted to be!
Walking into the mall, with the cool air blowing, the four little ladies immediately felt much better… so comfy~
Especially since there were no adults around, making them feel even more at ease. This kind of freedom was fantastic! And just then, Jiang Kekai declared grandly, “Little ones, you can buy whatever you want today—this lady will cover it all.”
Little did they know, Jiang Kekai was a mini millionaire, so she interjected with a smile, “Come on, sis, you always pay; let me treat this time.”
Jiang Kekai paused, looking at Xia Ling, then at her sister, and broke into a knowing smile. “Alright, today you treat.”
Seeing these two sisters, Xia Ling couldn’t help but sigh about how nice it must be to be rich, always able to show off!
Unfortunately, one of Xia Ling’s arms was in a cast, limiting her ability to hold both Jiang Hanhang and Xia Yu’s hands at the same time.
And Jiang Hanhang clearly realized this, so she monopolized the arm that wasn’t in a cast, refusing to let go, giving Xia Ling no chance to escape.
Honestly, Jiang Hanhang didn’t even know why she acted this way; she seemed to be exceptionally clingy to Xia Ling. She just wanted to show off in front of Xia Ling earlier, but now she had no idea why she felt this way.
See? Emotions are such a complex thing.
With clothes, daily necessities, and food secured, all they needed now was some fun.
Deciding on a target, the four little ladies rushed to the toy section, filled with both large playground equipment and little kids’ toys.
And so, Jiang Kekai mischievously grabbed a giant box of Barbie dolls and presented it to Xia Yu, playfully asking, “Little Yu, do you like it? Don’t hold back; Hanhang is a rich girl with ten villas!”
It was then that Xia Ling gasped and turned to Jiang Hanhang, “Wait, you’re that rich?”
Uh… Was that really rich? “I don’t know; I just thought I liked it and they built the villas for me. But in the end, I went home because I was too scared to stay there alone.”
Jiang Hanhang answered somewhat snarkily. Although she didn’t live there, she still had villas, and they were in super scenic spots!
Xia Ling: “…”
Seeing this, Jiang Kekai couldn’t hold back any longer and gave her little sister a light tap on the head, “Stop pretending; having ten villas is no big deal. In the end, you’re still too scared to sleep over there.”
“Alright, alright, sister; you’re the best! I won’t show off in front of you again,” Jiang Hanhang replied, feeling a tad deflated.
Yes, Jiang Hanhang remembered her older sister simply couldn’t stand it when she pretended to be something she wasn’t—how painful!
Hearing Jiang Hanhang’s surrender, Jiang Kekai finally withdrew her fist, satisfied. “That’s more like it! Don’t forget to have your card ready; you’ll be paying today.”
“I’ll take care of that; don’t worry about it,” Jiang Hanhang began to boast again, but then suddenly caught herself and clamped her mouth shut, trying to stop before she said too much.
Indeed, while Jiang Kekai was a great sister, she was also overly domineering, never allowing anyone to act cool in front of her—even her own sister. So, Jiang Hanhang felt both wronged and happy.
Returning the Barbie doll to its place, Jiang Kekai finally stopped teasing Xia Yu and instead started genuinely looking for fun toys for her. Things like roller skates and two-wheeled skateboards—those that needed practice to enjoy.
In short… whatever Jiang Kekai thought looked fun, she would recommend it without hesitation to Xia Yu and Xia Jing. After all, her little sister didn’t lack money, and this could only help her bond more with Xia Ling.
