"I already asked for your leave." Ling Ling cheered Lily up.

"Really, Mom?" Lily asked in surprise.

"Ha ha ha, yes, Lily, Mom did!" Ren told her sister laughingly. "Who wants to miss shopping with Mom, huh?"

"I know, right? Nina will surely enjoy it, too." Lily exclaimed.

Nina disdained every word from Lily and made a snort, which did not escape Ling Li.

"Let's go." Ling Li invited them to leave.

Two limos awaited them at the mansion's entrance.

"Ling, you and your daughter sit together. We can sit together as well." Mr. Xu suggested.

"But I was hoping we could sit together while the children could take the second car." Ling Li retorted.

"No, no, no. You sit with your children, and we take the second car." Mr. Xu insisted.

"As you wish, father-in-law. I'll listen to you," Ling Li could only agree.

"Nina, you're such a disgrace!" Mr. Xu said the first thing as they sat inside the car, disregarding the presence of Reginald.

"They asked me what I wanted, and I only answered them honestly! What was wrong with that?" Nina disputed.

Mr. Xu could no longer resist his anger, so he slapped Nina.

"You have such a thick face! I did not pamper you to grow up like this!" Mr. Xu roared angrily at his daughter.

Nina could only hold back her tears, holding her numb face. At the same time, Mrs. Xu could not blame her husband. Nina has been acting recklessly.

"Nina, can you be obedient for your brother's sake? They are willing to give you a better future. Why are you acting up?" Mrs. Xu is trying to convince her daughter.

"Why do you all have to decide for me?" Nina yelled back at her parents angrily.

"Are they deciding for you? They are asking you what you want, aren't they?" Reginald spoke firmly.

"I told them what I wanted!" Nina shouted back.

"They have given you that opportunity already. You have shopped all you want and even shopped for your friends with the money you stole. You were not even punished for your crime. And yet, you still want to do more. You can shop, but you must earn money this time." Reginald told her directly in disgust.

"Who are you to talk to me like this?" Nina screamed at Reginald.

"I am someone who will put you to jail if you play any tricks on your sleeves again," Reginald replied matter of factly.

Upon hearing his reply, Nina felt a shiver and shut her mouth.

Ling Li, her children, and her in-laws reached their destination. It is the most high-end mall in the city, catering only to exclusive brands and members. Ling Li noticed the hand marked on Nina's face but remained silent about it. Ling Li already guessed that Mr. Xu must have reprimanded her.

Though Nina was in awe when she saw the place, she wouldn't want to show it and wear her poker face.

"Mother-in-law, in a few weeks, the twins will be seven months old, and we will be celebrating, so let us pick a dress for you and Nina first." Ling Li said as she held Mrs. Xu's hand and led them inside the most notable evening gown shop.

When the shop manager saw Ling Li, "Madam! What a pleasure to see you. What can I do for you today?" While all the shop assistants were already lined up before them.

"Please find the best you have for my mother and sister-in-law." Ling Li replied to the Manager.

"Yes, Madam, please, and sit this way." They were led into the VIP lounge.

Moments later, the Manager came in with several gowns for Nina to choose from.

"Madam, this lilac is the latest and only one worldwide. It is considered a collector's item from the brand," the Manager said proudly of the gown he was introducing.

"This rose color also comes from this season, and these are pure diamonds. Only two of these designs came out. This one was in rose; the other was lavender, sold two days ago in France.

This lime color…"

"Oh, that's a beauty!" Ling Li uttered and interrupted the Manager as she saw the third gown.

"Yes, indeed. It is a masterpiece, isn't it? This is one hundred percent hand embroidered with pure gold and silver thread and was more than one year in the making. Accented with pure diamonds, it is made for a princess, I would say." The Manager commented proudly on his collection.

"They are all beautiful, but let Nina choose and have the final say," Ren said while looking at the gowns with a big smile.

"Nina, try them on." Ren encourages her.

Nina gave her a nod and went to the dressing room with the shop assistants.

Mrs. Xu also entered the fitting room with two gowns to try on.

Ren's phone lit up with a message.

She was surprised to see it was from her mother, who was with her. When she read, "Nina seems to be bold with Lily. Don't let Lily know about it. Just watch out for her."

Nina could only make a big 'O' with her mouth.

"Big sister, who sent you a message?" Lily curiously asked as she saw Ren's expression.

Ren immediately deleted the message: "It's from the office, Lily, nothing to worry about." She gave Lily an assuring smile.

"What do you like to shop for?" Ren asked Lily.

Lily really wanted to buy something for Quan Ye, but how could she tell her big sister? However, her sister knows her too well.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lily questioned.

"I know what you are thinking," Ren said, winking at her sister.

"What?!" Lily stared at her innocently.

Ren whispered to her ears so that their Mom wouldn't be able to hear.

"How did you know that?!" Lily asked in embarrassment, with her face flushed.

"Ha ha ha! I am your big sister, after all!" Ren replied, giggling.

"What are you two so happy about?" Ling Li interrupted her daughters.

"Oh, nothing, Mom, we are just tickling each other." Lily alibied, not wanting Ren to spill her secret.

At this time, Nina came out of the fitting room in the lilac gown.

"Nina, this looks gorgeous on you!" Lily proclaimed.

Nina snorted after listening to Lily's comment.

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