Chapter 29

"Go die, you pervert!"

Yao Le'er was a bit numb from the teasing, glancing back at him.

Mostly, Xu Bin teased with words, not touching her, so she had gotten used to it.

They walked to the fifth floor of the mall, where the food court was located. There were many food stalls offering quick meals and set menus, as well as more expensive brand-name restaurants.

Stopping in front of a famous Japanese restaurant, Yao Le'er hesitated before asking, "Sister's husband, can we eat here? My classmates say it's a bit expensive but really good."

This restaurant was quite famous, and although Xu Bin had heard of it, he had never eaten there. The average price per person was a few hundred yuan, which he wouldn't have spent before.

Before he could respond, Yao Le'er, hiding her disappointment, continued walking. "Forget it, if Mom and Second Sister find out, they'll scold me. You work hard for your money, Sister's husband."

Her words were understanding but also sad. Xu Bin pulled her hand, smiling. "Then we won't tell them."

"Really?"

Yao Le'er's face lit up with surprise and joy.

"Sister's husband and you have more and more little secrets, huh?"

Once inside the restaurant, Yao Le'er realized Xu Bin was holding her hand. She blushed, trying to pull away, but he held firm. Embarrassed, she let him lead her to a table with an iron grill, which she found exciting.

Xu Bin handed her the menu on an iPad, smiling. "Order whatever you want. Don't hold back for me."

"Who would save money for a big pervert like you!"

Yao Le'er pouted, taking the iPad. She carefully checked the prices, her eyes widening at the expensive dishes.

"Baby, if you're having trouble deciding, how about we get a couple's set meal?"

"Who said I'd get a couple's meal with you!"

Yao Le'er handed the iPad back. "You order. I don't know what I want."

A waiter approached, setting down cutlery and pouring tea. He recommended, "Miss, our couple's set meals are very popular. They're economical and delicious, more popular than ordering à la carte."

"We..."

Yao Le'er started to explain, but Xu Bin interrupted, asking about the different couple's meals.

"The 888 yuan couple's meal includes seafood and Wagyu beef."

"We'll have that. Thank you."

After ordering, Yao Le'er pouted. "Sister's husband, you're talking nonsense. It's weird for us to have a couple's meal."

"You don't need to explain to strangers. Are you feeling guilty?"

Xu Bin smiled, squeezing her hand. "You keep calling me a pervert, so I have to live up to it. When will you let me get some benefits?"

Yao Le'er pulled her hand back, blushing. "Sister's husband, don't tease me. If Second Sister finds out, she'll beat you up."

"Then I'll divorce her and marry you. How about that?"

Xu Bin teased her mercilessly.

"You dare say that to my second sister. She'll kill you."

Yao Le'er rolled her eyes playfully.

The Japanese iron grill meal was all about the theatrical presentation and beautiful plating, making the food look and smell delicious.

Yao Le'er ate enthusiastically, like a hungry little kitten, her charm increasing with every bite, stirring Xu Bin's desires.

"You have sauce on your mouth!"

Xu Bin pointed it out, and Yao Le'er, embarrassed, tried to wipe it off. But Xu Bin beat her to it, using his finger to wipe the sauce away and then licking it off.

"Delicious!"

Yao Le'er's face turned bright red, this action seeming childish to a more mature woman, but to her, it felt like a kiss.

"Not gross, it's sweet."

Xu Bin smiled wickedly.

Yao Le'er enjoyed the meal but felt conflicted. Seeing others take photos and post them on social media, she hesitated to take out her old phone, which couldn't even run WeChat properly.

Her disappointment was evident, and Xu Bin noticed, but he didn't point it out, wanting to keep her interested.

As they finished eating, Yao Nan called. "Husband, do you want me to take the afternoon off to take Le'er shopping for clothes?"

Yao Nan was slow to realize that a senior high school girl mostly wears a school uniform, so she wouldn't need many regular clothes, especially since her underwear wouldn't fit properly.

"No need to take time off," Xu Bin replied. "Mom asked me to take her to school to pay fees, and we're already at the mall, so it's easier this way."

"Okay, husband, you're working hard."

After hanging up, Yao Le'er said, "Sister's husband, maybe I should have my sister come."

"That won't do. She'd just be a third wheel."

Xu Bin reached out and took her hand again.

Yao Le'er tried to pull away, twisting her body, but Xu Bin held firm, smiling. "Be good and don't move. Think about it, if your sister were here, would she bring you to a place like this?"

This was a practical question. No matter who took her shopping, they would go to cheaper places, not a mall full of brand-name stores.

Yao Le'er was silent for a moment before blushing and saying, "Still, you don't have to hold my hand, pervert sister's husband. You're too much."

"Holding hands in a mall is to keep from getting lost, you know."

"I'm already 18, not a kid anymore."

Xu Bin understood her personality better now, firmly holding her hand as they walked to a high-end lingerie store.

Yao Le'er knew that if her sister were shopping with her, they wouldn't be in a store like this. The cheapest bras here cost over a hundred yuan, and she had never owned anything so expensive. Most of her clothes were hand-me-downs from her sisters.

"Don't be nervous. Let's measure your sizes first."

Xu Bin felt that her palms were a little sweaty, but he didn't know if it was because of excitement.