Now it had been completely confirmed that the rumor of Lin Ting liking her had taken hold.
Because Lin Ting had actually taken her out openly to a luxury boutique.
People in high society were still human at the end of the day; they simply had a bit more leisure time than ordinary people.
As a result, the gossip about Song Xinyu only intensified.
If people’s previous impression of her had been “a beautiful but foolish girl.”
then now she had gained an additional label—“a low-class seductress.”
This was also thanks to her elder sister, who had once again started spreading her sob story everywhere.
As a result, her reputation had become even worse.
However, Song Xinyu did not care at all. She walked beside Lin Ting openly and confidently.
Lin Ting carried an aura of cold elegance and nobility; for most people standing next to him, their presence would be overshadowed.
But Song Xinyu was different. Standing beside him, she remained strikingly noticeable.
A kind of relaxed nobility surrounded her, and within that nobility was ease—people could not help but think they actually looked quite compatible.
“You took half a room full of your sister’s bags and jewelry. Now the rumors are spreading everywhere. If this continues, it will make me, your fiancé, look stingy.”
So it turned out that people were now talking about why Lin Ting was not spending money on Song Xinyu.
To play the role more convincingly, Lin Ting prepared to spend lavishly on her.
Song Xinyu cooperated perfectly.
“This one, this one—no, not these. Wrap up everything else.” Song Xinyu said.
She had never expected that she would run into her own mother and elder sister in a luxury store.
The “this one, this one” she pointed at happened to be exactly the items her mother was touching and her sister was touching.
Sure enough, Mother Song had initially been about to ask who was being so extravagant,
but when she turned around, she saw her overly beautiful daughter.
Then she saw Lin Ting already sitting down nearby, as if he were watching a show.
When she met her daughter’s provocative gaze again, anger surged in her chest, but she had to suppress it. After all, they were in a public place and Lin Ting was present.
“Xiao Yu, it’s been two days since we last saw each other. Mom has missed you. Come home with Mom today.” Mother Song said.
In her heart, she was already planning that since she had caught her, she would definitely bring her back home.
Song Xinyan immediately looped her arm around her sister’s. “Little sister, why aren’t you answering my calls? I’ve been really worried about you.”
In truth, she was grinding her teeth in anger. All her bags and jewelry had been robbed by Song Xinyu.
Normally she would not have dared act like this. It was obvious she now had Lin Ting backing her.
And now she was even making Lin Ting pay for everything.
Then Song Xinyan said in a sarcastic tone: “Little sister, these things are not cheap. After all, you’re using someone else’s money. Lin Ting is your fiancé, but you’re not even married into the Lin Family yet. Shopping so openly like this might upset the elders of the Lin Family.”
【Here she goes again. This sister is starting moral manipulation again】
“But Lin Ting is not short on money… he couldn’t even spend it in ten lifetimes. I might as well help him spend a little so he won’t be burdened.”
Song Xinyu glanced at Lin Ting with her eyes, signaling him—
【Bro, the show’s starting—get into character】
Lin Ting snapped his fingers. “Do as Song Xinyu says. Wrap it all up.”
“Yes, sir.” the staff replied happily. Then they could not help but ask: “And these two… should they be wrapped up too?” referring to the future mother-in-law and sister.
Only then did Song Xinyu say: “Those are my mother’s and my sister’s selections. They have cards. They can pay for themselves.”
Mother Song and Song Xinyan’s expressions stiffened instantly.
【If it shouldn’t be spent, then it absolutely shouldn’t be spent carelessly】
Lin Ting: You really are saving me money.
Mother Song quickly stepped forward. “Nonsense. Even if the Lin Family is not short on money, as the future Young Madam of the Lin Family, you should think of the family and help manage its assets. This kind of extravagant spending is unacceptable…”
“Aunt Ping, it’s fine. This is my own choice. My wife only needs to be beautiful and elegant; she doesn’t need to worry about saving money.” Lin Ting said calmly, helping her out.
In his heart, he sneered. How hypocritical—when the elder daughter and mother went shopping, it was fine, but when the younger daughter did it, it became ‘extravagance.’
At that moment, Song Xinyan stopped Lin Ting. “Lin Ting, let our Song Family pay for this bill. After all, my sister hasn’t married into the Lin Family yet. If she uses Lin Family money, it might affect her reputation. Our Song Family is not so shameless as to take advantage like this.”
She spoke with great righteousness, even invoking both families’ reputations.
Lin Ting raised a brow and looked at Song Xinyu.
Song Xinyu casually agreed: “Sure. Then let the Song Family pay.”
“Alright, we’ll do as Xiao Yu says.” Lin Ting said with a doting smile.
He then instructed the staff: “Wrap it up. Send it to Haoting 888.”
“……”
Song Xinyan miscalculated. She had not expected Lin Ting not to rush to pay.
Mother Song nearly fainted. How had the bill ended up being charged to the Song Family?
She really wanted to scold Song Xinyu—this spendthrift girl!
But her elder daughter grabbed her wrist and shook her head, signaling that this loss had to be swallowed.
Mother Song could only force herself to endure it and swipe the card.
Then she forced a smile and said: “Sigh, children are just being willful. As a mother, I can only spoil her.”
Song Xinyu replied: “Exactly. Mom loves me the most.”
Then she added: “So, shall we go to the next store? We bought bags, but we still need dresses and shoes.”
“Oh right, earrings, bracelets, watches…”
Mother Song: Have you had enough yet?
But facing Song Xinyu, she could only maintain a strained smile. “Xinyu, Mom is tired. I want to go home early.”