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The next morning.

The unpleasantness caused by my aunt Liu Cuifen last night had long since vanished with a good night's sleep.

Jiang Chen got up very early.

He stood in the newly renovated courtyard, breathing in the crisp, clean air unique to the countryside in winter, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Just then, the door behind me creaked softly.

Jiang Ling, the younger sister, rubbed her sleepy eyes and came out of the house.

She was wearing a faded pink cotton pajama set, with visible signs of wear and pilling on the cuffs and collar.

Jiang Chen frowned involuntarily as he looked at his sister's outfit.

Although the brand new "Apple family" made her so happy that she couldn't sleep well all night.

But electronic products are ultimately just external possessions.

The clothes my sister was wearing were old clothes that I bought several years ago.

They are at the blossoming age, curious about everything and enamored with beauty.

However, because of her family's circumstances and her inherent understanding, she never made any material demands on her family.

Jiang Chen felt a pang of indescribable bitterness rise in his heart, as if something had gently pierced it.

Before, it was because we didn't have money, and there was nothing we could do.

But now, Jiang Chen is rich!

I absolutely cannot let my sister suffer this injustice again!

"Good morning, brother."

Jiang Ling yawned and habitually headed towards the well in the corner of the yard to fetch water to wash her face.

Jiang Chen stopped her.

"Don't go."

Jiang Ling looked at him blankly, not knowing why her brother was stopping her.

Looking at her messy hair from just waking up and the old pajamas that were clearly too small, Jiang Chen became even more determined in his mind.

He took out the Audi car key from his pocket, twirled it casually between his fingers, and made a series of crisp clinking sounds.

"Go change your clothes."

"what?"

Jiang Ling was even more confused. "Why are you changing clothes?"

"Just wipe your face, I'll take you to the county town today." Jiang Chen's tone left no room for argument.

"Why are you going to the county town? Didn't you buy all the New Year's goods for the family by yourself?"

Jiang Chen reached out his finger and tapped her smooth forehead lightly.

"I've got all the New Year's goods, but I haven't bought my little sister's New Year's outfit yet."

"Hurry up, you have five minutes to change your clothes."

He deliberately put on a stern face and threatened in an exaggerated tone, "Otherwise, I'll confiscate that iPad you just warmed up yesterday!"

Upon hearing "confiscate the iPad," Jiang Ling instantly sobered up.

That was something she had always dreamed of!

"No, bro!"

She gasped as if her backside was on fire, and with a "whoosh," she turned and rushed back into the house.

That speed was as fast as a gust of wind.

Jiang Chen watched her hurried figure disappear into the distance, a doting smile spreading across his face.

Less than five minutes.

Jiang Ling changed her clothes and reappeared in front of Jiang Chen.

She was wearing a down jacket, which was a bit old-fashioned, but her mother, Wang Xiuying, had washed it clean.

She stood in front of Jiang Chen, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with her hands, her eyes darting around.

"Brother, actually... you don't need to buy new clothes."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of barely perceptible unease.

"I can still wear this. Mom just bought it for me last year..."

Jiang Chen didn't say anything.

He simply reached out, opened the passenger door, and without a word, gently pushed his still hesitant sister into the car.

"Bang!"

The car door closed.

Jiang Chen walked around to the driver's seat and started the car.

With a deep, resonant roar from the 3.0T V6 engine, the black Audi A6L smoothly drove out of the Jiang family's courtyard and headed towards the village entrance.

Inside the car, Jiang Ling was like a curious child, her big eyes looking around and touching everything.

Her small hands carefully stroked the delicate and soft leather trim on the passenger seat, her eyes filled with curiosity and delight.

As Jiang Chen drove, he observed his sister's expression through the rearview mirror.

He cleared his throat and spoke slowly in a tone of unprecedented seriousness.

"Lingling, you'd better remember this."

"From today onwards, our family will have plenty of money."

"You are my sister, Jiang Chen's sister. From now on, wherever you go, you must hold your head high and straighten your back!"

Jiang Ling was taken aback by her brother's sudden seriousness.

She bit her lip and muttered softly, "Brother... I know you have money now, but..."

"But you still need to be careful with your money. Your parents work so hard to earn it, and you must be working very hard outside too..."

"Province?"

Jiang Chen suddenly laughed when he heard this word.

He freed one hand and, just like when they were little, vigorously ruffled his sister's head, messing up her freshly combed hair.

"Money is earned, not saved."

"And another lesson I'll teach you today."

Jiang Chen's expression became extremely solemn.

"Girls, especially the girls in our family, must be raised in a lavish environment!"

"Only by letting you see the best things in the world and enjoy the best life from a young age."

"When you grow up, you won't be easily fooled by some low-class punk with just two sausages!"

Jiang Chen's twisted logic, though it sounded crude, was not without merit.

Jiang Ling was taken aback at first.

Then, as if she had imagined a scene, her cheeks flushed slightly.

He burst out laughing.

"Bro! What nonsense are you talking about! Who...who would be fooled by two sausages?!"

Although she was refuting it verbally, her curved eyebrows and the smile at the corner of her mouth showed that she was in a very good mood at the moment.

The slightly somber atmosphere in the carriage was instantly dispelled by the crisp laughter.

"Hold on tight!"

A confident smile curved Jiang Chen's lips.

Heading straight to the most bustling and also the most expensive shopping mall in the county town—

Wanda Plaza!