### Chapter 376: Shopping Shopping
Jiang Hanhang’s head hurt, and she clutched her skull with an adorable, pouty look, but her mouth still couldn’t help being snarky, “So violent, you deserve to stay single and forever single.”
“Oh, then I won’t get married either.”
Xia Ling playfully watched little Jiang Hanhang, then lunged at her, “Three days without a beating makes you climb onto the roof? Let’s see you mouth off now, let’s see you mouth off…” Xia Yu: “…”
Sitting in the backseat and watching these two silly girls bicker, Xia Yu felt quite stressed. She didn’t want to get involved by accident, oh my goodness! Even Zhao Wei, who was driving, felt the same way. Couldn’t the Second Young Lady and Xia Ling just quarrel at home instead of doing it out here on the road? Now she’s driving!
Fortunately, Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling were both in the backseat. If one of them had been in the front seat, Zhao Wei would have been in real trouble. With that, Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling started their ruckus all the way to the mall…
“You go buy stuff, and I’ll wait here for you.”
Parking the car, Zhao Wei slumped over the steering wheel, exhausted. The racket created by Xia Ling and Jiang Hanhang earlier really shook her up. Thank goodness they made it in one piece. “Have we arrived?”
Checking their surroundings, Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling stopped their antics and let go of each other’s hands, immediately becoming friendly again. “We’re here. Now let’s go shopping before Mom and Dad start wondering.”
Xia Yu got out first and stretched leisurely. Seeing the intensity of Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling bickering earlier truly scared her. It was her first time seeing her sister being so fierce, not a very pleasant experience. Jiang Hanhang wasn’t much better.
And during that moment, Xia Yu had this brief thought that these two silly girls might actually be able to beat her Sister Little Ning… but it was just a fleeting idea.
Entering the mall, Xia Yu’s nightmare came true. Jiang Hanhang took Xia Ling’s hand and approached Xia Yu, explaining, “Little Yu, go buy the groceries. Xia Ling and I will pick out some girl stuff. We’ll call you when we’re done.”
This silly girl clearly had no intention of buying groceries. What could Xia Yu do? Thankfully, she anticipated this would happen and prepared herself mentally: “Alright, hurry up then. I was also hoping you guys could help carry some of the groceries.”
“Carrying things? No problem.”
Jiang Hanhang, showing a bit of her sister Jiang Kekai’s charm, looked around, then quickly spotted a stylish-looking man and waved him over.
The man noticed Jiang Hanhang, and after jogging over to her, stood at attention, saluting, “Second Young Lady.”
Wow~
It seemed like Jiang Hanhang was calling on one of the Jiang family’s undercover bodyguards. She truly mastered the art of bossing people around, Xia Yu thought silently.
Sure enough, as expected, Jiang Hanhang ordered the man next, “Alright, follow Xia Yu to carry the groceries. Wouldn’t having nothing to do be boring?”
“Understood.”
She just needs to say it, and he follows. A high-class bodyguard helping carry groceries? Although somewhat disheartened, this man was essentially a rich kid. “Alright, now do you feel better, Xia Yu?”
Jiang Hanhang proudly gazed at Xia Yu, seemingly asking her if she looked cool.
“Uh… just get it over with quickly.”
Knowing Jiang Hanhang’s character, Xia Yu didn’t want to argue; she wanted to get this over with and buy the groceries already. “Alright, we’ll go play now. Remember to call us on our way back.”
Watching Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling leave, Xia Yu turned to where the groceries were, with a bit of curiosity about Jiang family’s bodyguard, “How did the Second Young Lady recognize you as one of her own? Did she memorize your face?”
Hearing this, the man smiled wryly. “With thousands of Jiang family bodyguards around the Demon City alone, how could the Second Young Lady remember every last one?” “Then how did she recognize you?”
After some consideration about Xia Yu’s identity, this man knew that she was widely known as the future partner of the family’s young master, and would likely marry into the family in the future, ensuring a long and happy union.
Given she’s going to be part of the family, he figured Xia Yu should know some confidential information: “Every Jiang family bodyguard has accessories provided by the family for use during undercover operations.”
He showed Xia Yu his watch, this one given to him by the Jiang family. Only bodyguards had this model, and losing it to the wrong hands would mean immediate replacement.
“Recognizing someone by their watch?”
Of course, it’s not just about watches. Some wear ties, others glasses or shoes… The young master, the big brother, the second young lady only need to remember these specific items—nothing too difficult to recall.
Xia Yu: “….. Rich folks don’t understand the struggles.”
Hearing this, the man also smiled wryly, “Indeed.”
At the meat stall, Li Yang picked out fresh beef with her sharp eye, then checked on ribs for what Jiang Hanhang wanted. After choosing ingredients and seasonings, Xia Yu spent twenty minutes gathering everything she needed.
Seeing the long queue at the checkout station, Xia Yu didn’t fret. She put down some items, pulled out her phone to call Jiang Hanhang, “Have you finished yet? We need to head back.”
“Ahhh? So soon? Xia Ling and I haven’t had enough fun yet.” “It’s fast? Hurry back, we can play more another time.” “Little Yu, you even dared to talk to me like that.”
Xia Yu: “…”
Wasn’t she just speaking quickly? How was that talking to her like that? Xia Yu found it absurd!
Noticing Jiang Hanhang hung up first, Xia Yu decided not to dwell on it, grabbing the items and heading to check out.
Without Jiang Hanhang around, Xia Yu had to pay herself. Luckily, she had a few hundred thousand in her account; otherwise, being unable to pay would’ve been awkward.
Following Xia Yu’s path, she quickly found where Zhao Wei parked, knocked on the window, and Zhao Wei instantly helped open the trunk.
“Thanks for the hard work.”
Securing the groceries, Xia Yu remembered to thank the bodyguard once more, though knowing he received Jiang family funds, it didn’t make asking less awkward.
This time, Xia Yu learned from her past experiences and chose to sit in the front passenger seat. This way, even if the two silly girls continued their fighting in the back, they couldn’t hurt her.
Zhao Wei was still engrossed in her phone when she noticed Xia Yu. “Where are the Second Young Lady and Xia Ling?” “They’re still shopping, might take some time.” Xia Yu picked up her phone, playing with it idly. Forty minutes later, Jiang Hanhang and Xia Ling finally returned to the car.
Seeing each holding a huge plush toy, Xia Yu didn’t say anything, fearing they might throw it at her and compromise safety.
Back home, everyone was starving. Usually, dinner would’ve been early, but now Xia Yu hadn’t returned with groceries… Even Jiang Kekai was done with work, closing her computer and looking for snacks to eat. Thankfully, Xia Yu packed ample snacks for her.
Outside, Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan, although hungry, didn’t want to cause embarrassment, so they kept themselves busy watching TV.
Xia Le and Lin Jie, however, were amusing themselves by teasing the Golden Retriever puppy, which made them even hungrier. When will Xia Yu return with groceries?
Considering both adults’ dignity, Lin Jie hesitated to ask until Xiao Le quietly said, “Do you have any snacks in your room?”
“Nope, I don’t keep such things.”
“Are you kidding? No biscuits?” Xia Le shook her head, “…..nope.” Lin Jie: “…..”
Picking up a dog biscuit, Lin Jie sniffed it curiously. Surprisingly, it smelled quite good, like chocolate cookies.
Lin Jie popped the dog biscuit into his mouth under Xia Le and the puppy’s astonished gazes. “Mmm… tastes a bit bland.” Xia Le: “…..”
Feeling awkward, Xia Le wondered why he didn’t prepare more snacks beforehand.
The puppy whimpered softly, pushing its bowl towards Lin Jie, indicating it was full.
Awkward silence filled the air.
Finally, Xia Yu, Jiang Hanhang, and Xia Ling returned with the groceries.
Seeing how late they were, Xia Hanhang and Xia Ling with those huge toys brought, Wang Wenjuan couldn’t help but complain, “Why so slow? Next time we should just order ready-made food.”
Xia Yu didn’t try to dodge blame and rushed to the restroom with the groceries, “I’ll do my best, sister. Once I store these, come give me a hand.”
“Okay.”
Calling her sister ‘sister’ again made Xia Ling quite happy. She wished Xia Yu would call her more often.
Assisting didn’t involve much from Xia Ling, just washing vegetables and chopping garlic, similar tasks she did before. After dropping the plush toy on the bed, Xia Ling joined Xia Yu in the kitchen—
Jiang Hanhang, now bored, continued playing her phone. She navigated to the order of her favorite husky.
Jiang Hanhang: “Quickly ship, quickly ship, quickly ship, use the fastest delivery method, I’ll cover the shipping cost!”
