Chapter 524: 524
To the boys in the family, Second Baby and Third Baby were little princesses. This was especially true for Third Baby; everyone at home protected and cared for her, to say nothing of when they were out.
Trailing behind her were two handsome young men, both over 1.8 meters tall and with completely different styles. One carried Third Baby's backpack while the other held her milk tea, like a pair of personal bodyguards.
Then there was Second Baby, who carried her own backpack, held her own milk tea, and toted her own shopping bags. It wasn't a matter of preferential treatment; Second Baby simply felt it wasn't necessary. Third Baby was her junior, and as the big sister, she felt it was her duty to look after her younger sibling.
As a set of quadruplets with exceptional looks, they were the center of attention wherever they went. They had been accustomed to such stares for as long as they could remember.
When they spotted a tasty-looking snack, they would buy it to try. If something fun caught their eye, the siblings would eagerly go check it out, just like little kids.
"How about this," one of them suggested. "Let's buy some gifts for our grandparents."
This proposal was met with unanimous approval, suddenly giving their shopping trip a sense of purpose.
"Let's all decide what to buy together, what do you think?" Second Baby's idea was met with enthusiastic agreement from the boys, who raised their hands high. Gift shopping was always a headache, but discussing it together would solve the problem.
Zhang Yuxi was in the middle of feeding the baby when she received a call from Third Baby.
"Mom, do you know Grandma Zhao's and Grandma Zhou's clothing sizes? We want to buy them New Year's gifts."
"Grandma Zhou can wear a standard size. Grandma Zhao needs a size larger... hmm, an XXL should be fine, but get a XXXL if the cut seems small."
"What about our grandpas?"
"A standard size will be fine for both of them."
"Got it. I'll hang up now."
Lin Feng was reading a book nearby and heard everything clearly, feeling moved by how thoughtful his children had become.
The mall was filled with major brands, and the siblings discussed their options as they browsed. Eventually, they found themselves outside a store window.
"This style seems like it would suit our grandmas. Let's go in and take a look."
Upon entering, they saw that the clothing was indeed designed for a more mature clientele, making it perfect for Zhao Lizhen and Zhou Cuilan. A staff member came over to greet them.
Second Baby waved her off. "Don't worry about us, we can look around by ourselves."
Every move she made exuded a confident and graceful air rarely seen in children from ordinary families.
The staff member smiled. "Alright. Just let me know if you see anything you like."
Second Baby nodded.
Surrounded by clothes, Big Baby and Fourth Baby wandered around with their sisters for a while. Seeing that the girls still hadn't found anything they liked, the boys plopped down on the sofas in the rest area.
"Hmph." Second Baby pouted, linking arms with Third Baby. "We'll have to look for ourselves. We can't count on them."
Fourth Baby's hearing was sharp, and he felt a little hurt. "How is that our fault? You shot down everything we pointed out. There was nothing we could do."
Big Baby nodded solemnly. "Yes, I suppose our aesthetic sensibilities are just different."
The siblings' exchange did not go unnoticed by the staff, who began to gossip discreetly.
"Those four are gorgeous. But you think they actually have any money after browsing for so long?"
"What money could kids possibly have? Our brand isn't cheap."
"Don't be so sure. My brother's kid got over 20,000 in lucky money last year alone."
"Exactly. My cousin's children refuse to wear anything that isn't a designer brand. They demand the best of everything."
"But look at them. Aside from their sneakers, they aren't wearing any brand names. How could they have money?"
"They're probably just window shopping. Let them look. If they get anything dirty or damage it, they'll just have to pay for it."
Ultimately, Second Baby and Third Baby settled on a long coat. Its most striking feature was the beautiful, expertly handcrafted embroidery. It cost 2,500 yuan and was available in khaki, bright red, and black.
Second Baby and Third Baby turned to the two boys on the sofa. "Of these three colors, which ones should we choose?"
"Let's get the red one for Grandma Zhou; she likes bright colors," Big Baby said. "And the black one for Grandma Zhao; she prefers things that don't show dirt."
Fourth Baby was quiet for a moment before saying, "All three colors are nice, so any of them would be a good choice. However, I think the dignified black suits Grandma Zhou and would really bring out her refined air. Red, on the other hand, would make her look younger."
Second Baby and Third Baby thought both boys had made good points. After some consideration, they decided on the black and red coats, skipping the khaki.
Second Baby saw the price: 2,500 yuan per coat. The total for everything they had picked out was almost 10,000 yuan. She quickly went to ask a clerk, "Is there a promotion on these? Can we get a discount?"
The salesperson smiled and shook her head. "I'm sorry, this is a new arrival, so there are no promotions."
Another clerk quickly added, "If you buy two, we can give you a silk scarf worth 300 yuan."
"Let me see the scarf," Second Baby said.
The scarf was beautiful and stylish. And so, they asked the clerk to wrap up all four items.
The sales staff were shocked that the kids actually had the money to buy everything, and their attitude instantly became much more enthusiastic. "Is there anything else you'd like to look at?"
Second Baby shook her head. "We were only interested in this style."
When it was time to pay, Big Baby stood up. "I'll pay."
"I'll get it! I'll get it!" Fourth Baby insisted.
"It's fine, I can handle it," said Third Baby.
"Let me," Big Baby repeated. "I'm the eldest."
Second Baby didn't see the point. "What difference does it make who pays? Tell you what, whoever earns the most can pay."
"I make over a million a year, I guess," said Fourth Baby.
Second Baby said nonchalantly, "I make over two million a year."
Third Baby smiled demurely. "Sorry, I worked a bit harder this year and earned over three million."
Big Baby, who had no income, was left speechless.
"..."
"Everyone step aside," Third Baby said with a smile. "This is my treat."
The sales staff were completely stunned. Were they joking? How could kids these days earn so much money?
Third Baby had a universal card that Lin Feng had gotten for her since she traveled abroad frequently. She was a very self-disciplined person, so she hadn't brought the primary card, just her supplementary one. The supplementary card had a spending limit of 200,000 yuan.
After she paid, Fourth Baby took the shopping bags. "Let's go."
It seemed that among the siblings, who earned more and who earned less was no cause for jealousy or envy.
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After the children left, the sales staff stared at each other in bewilderment. Was that for real? Kids that young earning millions a year? Since when did making money get so easy?
After a full day of shopping, they returned with their hands full of bags.
Zhang Yuxi walked over. "Let me see! What did you all buy?"
The couple was very pleased with their children's taste.
"Mom, the dress in the white bag is yours. The other bag tied to it is Dad's."
Zhang Yuxi was both surprised and delighted. "You got something for us, too?"
She eagerly opened the bag to find a long woolen dress with a zipper up the back. The weight of the fabric and the tailoring were both impeccable. It was a beautiful shade of green, with white and blue flowers embroidered only on the hem and cuffs. It was the kind of dress that one couldn't pull off without the right figure and presence.
Zhang Yuxi instantly fell in love with it, all the more so because her children had picked it out for her. Holding it up against herself, she asked Lin Feng, "What do you think? Is it beautiful?"
Lin Feng nodded sincerely. "It's beautiful!"
His gift was a coat, similar in style to one he already had in his closet, though this one was more understated. The black-and-white combination looked incredible on him.
"Dad looks handsome no matter what he wears!" Second Baby praised.
With a model's frame and handsome features, he could make anything look fashionable.
Zhang Yuxi smiled. "Your grandparents are going to be so happy. Our babies are all grown up, buying gifts for everyone."
Normally, during holidays and festivals, it was the elders who bought things and gave money to the children.
In addition to the dress, the children had also bought her a bottle of women's perfume.
"This can be for Little Bao when she's older," Third Baby said with a laugh.
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