Chapter 714 - 741: I’ll Buy It for You (3)
Chapter 714: Chapter 741: I’ll Buy It for You (3)
The elder didn’t wait for Lin Xi to respond and looked at Zhao Ritian, asking, "Xiaotian, do you know him?"
Zhao Ritian nodded and explained the whole story of how Lin Xi saved him in simple terms.
Upon hearing this, the elder glanced at Zhao Tu. Only after seeing Zhao Tu nod did he feel more at ease.
Because the moment Lin Xi appeared, he faintly sensed a hint of danger, especially since he was still in a weakened state.
Thinking about his weakness, he sighed, "I really am getting old, can’t keep up anymore!"
"But still, thank you, young Lin. If it weren’t for you, my two boys would already be corpses!"
"Even if I rushed over now, it wouldn’t do any good!"
Lin Xi replied that thanks were unnecessary, instead looking at the elder with a curious gaze.
This didn’t mean much else, he just wanted to spar with the elder, but it seemed impossible with his current state.
Actually, the elder was still wary inside, but didn’t show it outwardly.
At this moment, he pointed at Zhao Tu and Zhao Ritian, saying, "I’ll take them to the hospital first; I will certainly visit to thank you another day, young friend!"
As soon as he finished, he promptly had Zhao Ritian help Zhao Tu, intending to leave immediately.
Zhao Ritian wanted to say a few words, but the elder gave him a fierce glare, silencing him. He could only secretly wink at Lin Xi as he helped Zhao Tu leave with the three of them.
Watching the trio’s departing figures, Lin Xi couldn’t help but smile, "Indeed the elder is cautious, although I wouldn’t do anything to them, his decision was very wise."
Turning away, Lin Xi began to walk towards the villa.
Not far away, a black business car was parked. After the three got in the car, driving some distance, Zhao Ritian couldn’t help but ask in the quiet car,
"Grandfather, why did you glare at me just now? Why were we in such a hurry to leave?"
The elder thought for a moment before replying, "That young man is not simple, and you also said he easily took down a Peak Soldier King!"
"Someone like that, being right behind you without making a move to help, what was his intention?"
Zhao Ritian paused, could there really be some intention?
But in an instant, he shook his head, believing Lin Xi wasn’t that kind of person, yet he had no evidence to prove otherwise, so he couldn’t explain it clearly.
As for Zhao Tu, he remained with eyes closed, processing the medicine’s effects within him, completely oblivious to the conversation between the two.
On the other side, Lin Xi returned to his room and went to sleep.
The next morning, after breakfast, Bai Bing went to work, while Lin Mengmeng stayed with Teacher Mei to study.
Bored and idle, Lin Xi didn’t go to school, as there was only a class close to noon, so he didn’t need to go so early.
"I should buy clothes!" he thought to himself.
Naturally, this wasn’t for him but for Gu Xiaoxian.
After all, Gu Xiaoxian’s family was always poor, she was very frugal, basically wearing styles from several years back, costing less than a hundred bucks, and some were even washed out.
Even for an average family, such clothes would’ve long been discarded.
As Lin Xi stepped out of the villa, he called Gu Xiaoxian and asked her to wait at the school gate, saying he’d be there soon.
Gu Xiaoxian didn’t ask anything and just agreed directly.
Ten minutes later, when Lin Xi arrived at the school gate, he saw the adorably dressed Gu Xiaoxian walking over, looking like she’d stepped out of an anime.
He didn’t say anything, simply holding Gu Xiaoxian’s hand and heading out of the school.
Gu Xiaoxian’s face turned crimson instantly, but she didn’t resist or reject Lin Xi’s gesture.
Instead, inside she felt a hint of excitement.
Just a little way from the school gate, Master Li of the black car was waiting for passengers. Seeing Lin Xi holding Gu Xiaoxian’s hand approaching, he quickly asked, "Young man, where are you going? Do you need a ride?"
"Walking Street!" Lin Xi didn’t refuse, as he needed a ride anyway.
Once they were in the car, the driver operated very steadily this time, without taking any shortcuts, probably because of the cute pretty girl onboard who appeared quite timid.
So, he behaved honestly.
Plus, judging by the looks of the two, they didn’t seem in a rush.
Not long after starting, the driver passed the area where Zhao Ritian and Zhu Qi’s car turned over last night. A considerable part was cordoned off.
At that point, Master Li automatically explained, "Last night I passed here and saw a lot of police; apparently there was a car accident, and someone died!"
"I heard the person was a foreigner!"
Lin Xi didn’t speak, but Gu Xiaoxian by his side, with widened eyes, listened intently.
Master Li continued to say, "But they haven’t found the owner of the other six cars, and it appears the plates were fake, making it impossible to trace!"
"The crucial thing is, this incident hasn’t appeared in the news!"
"And online discussion is banned; seemingly, there’s immense power behind it!"
Lin Xi still remained silent, but he knew it might be the Zhao family or the Zhu family who had people address the issue, thereby averting development.
After more than half an hour, they finally got to Walking Street.
Considering it was morning rush hour, they faced quite a traffic jam along the way.
Luckily, Master Li’s driving skills and courage were beyond ordinary, otherwise, they might still be stuck on the road.
Once Lin Xi and Gu Xiaoxian had walked a little way, she blushed slightly and couldn’t help but ask, "T-that, Lin Xi, why have you brought me to Walking Street?"
Lin Xi held her small hand once more and replied directly, "To buy you some clothes!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Xiaoxian immediately shook her head, saying, "No, no, I have plenty of clothes!"
Lin Xi halted his steps and, right there in the public area, gazed at her seriously and articulated each word, "Listen, having a few more clothes is pretty normal, isn’t it?"
"Besides, I’m buying them for you!"
Gu Xiaoxian’s face got even redder, "Uh, okay!"
Regarding which clothes to buy and which store to visit, Lin Xi had no idea, as the last time he bought clothes, Bai Bing had taken him around.
Should he go to the Armani store from last time?
Forget it, better ask Xiaoxian, but Xiaoxian said she didn’t know either, as her clothes were all Taobao finds, because store clothes are too expensive.
Well, with no other option, Lin Xi decided to judge based on the store’s luxury level.
"Louis Vuitton?"
After just a few steps, they saw a store that appeared quite prestigious.
"This should be a major brand!"
Lin Xi vaguely remembered Bai Bing having numerous clothes of this brand.
In the next moment, he pulled Gu Xiaoxian inside.
As soon as they stepped in, Gu Xiaoxian saw the price tags and immediately stopped, softly saying to Lin Xi, "Lin... Lin Xi, let’s change stores!"
Just as she said this, without waiting for Lin Xi to ask why, a middle-aged man sitting in the rest area smiled faintly and said to Gu Xiaoxian,
"I can buy whatever you want if your friend can’t afford it!"
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