Chapter 15

Shen Yu thought that if Shen Xiao weren't rich and capable, with his confrontational, straight-male attitude and eccentric personality, even picking fights with women, what woman would ever be interested in him? Who could tolerate him?
If Bai Muqing weren't trying to use him to deal with Situ Yi, with his arrogant attitude, the beautiful Bai would have stormed off long ago. Would she ever tolerate him bringing his sister along on a date?
Though she thought this, seeing Bai Muqing clearly annoyed but still holding back made Shen Yu feel a bit happy. She suddenly understood Shen Xiao's tendency to derive pleasure from others' discomfort.
It wasn't even noon yet, so it wasn't peak traffic hours. The three of them left the company by car and arrived at the luxury shopping street a bit early. Bai Muqing suggested they stroll around the area first before heading to the French restaurant for lunch.
The area they were in wasn't the city's most bustling commercial district, but because it housed many high-end brands, it had naturally become a place with a high-class vibe. Many renowned foreign restaurants also chose to open branches nearby.
Before her transmigration, Shen Yu had always preferred Chinese cuisine and wasn't particularly fond of so-called Michelin-starred restaurants. But since she had been dragged along today, she didn't feel she had the right to voice her opinion. She just obediently followed behind them. However, in Shen Xiao's eyes, her timid behavior was irritating. Every time she acted cowardly, he felt an itch to tease her.
So, with a swift turn, Shen Xiao grabbed Shen Yu by the collar like a chick and pulled her to the front, smirking as he said, "You decide where we're going now. Wherever you walk, we'll follow. Got it?"
Shen Yu: “…”
He knew she was timid, yet he still pushed her like this. This brother could be thrown in the trash!
She glanced helplessly at Bai Muqing, who gave her a gentle, encouraging smile. Ever since leaving the company's restroom, Bai Muqing seemed even kinder. Had she actually taken Shen Yu's advice to heart?
With no other choice, Shen Yu braced herself and walked toward the store-lined street. She thought to herself, It's fine. Even though it's a bit awkward, at least I've managed to ruin their date this time. That's worth it.
There weren't many people out shopping, just scattered groups here and there. Bai Muqing had made some adjustments to her makeup, so she wasn't recognized. After walking a short distance, Shen Yu didn't pay much attention and casually walked into a toy store.
When Bai Muqing, walking behind her, saw the store she had chosen, she nearly tripped over her own high heels.
She had painstakingly carved out this holiday, planning it meticulously: go to the company to find Shen Xiao, enjoy a romantic French meal together, and then find a lovely spot to spend the afternoon alone. That way, even if they hadn't seen each other much lately, Shen Xiao would be left with a deep impression of her. The next time they met, their relationship was sure to take a step forward.
But reality was far from her plans. Sure, they were going to have a romantic French meal, but now there was a glaring third wheel tagging along. And now, the two of them had to accompany this super third wheel to a toy store?? What kind of bizarre twist was this? Wasn't she supposed to be an insignificant, disliked adopted daughter? How did she have the nerve to demand such attention?? Could the information she had gotten be wrong??
Shen Xiao's reaction, however, was completely different from Bai Muqing's. He merely raised an eyebrow, then stepped past her with great interest, striding into the store as if he had a profound curiosity about the place.
Strictly speaking, it wasn't an ordinary toy store but a physical shop for BJD dolls. Inside were various ball-jointed dolls, along with accessories and clothing for them. The store wasn't large, but it was packed with an array of products, creating an almost otherworldly illusion with the diverse dolls displayed on counters and shelves.
A few SD dolls in the display cabinets were particularly eye-catching, exquisitely crafted from their facial features and hairstyles to their clothing.
When Shen Yu got a clear look at what was inside the store, she was taken aback. She hadn't paid close attention when she entered and had genuinely thought it was a regular toy store.
Just as she was about to turn around and leave, she noticed Shen Xiao examining the SD dolls in the display case with keen interest. Perhaps because his appearance was so striking, the young female clerk actually bypassed the two women and went straight to him to offer an introduction, which was both amusing and frustrating.
Shen Xiao had one hand in his pocket and raised the other to point at the clothes on the SD doll. Tilting his head casually, he asked, "Are these clothes for sale?"
The clerk replied, "Yes, we have them in stock. They can also be customized. You can order any style you like."
Shen Xiao rubbed his chin and asked further, "Can the dresses be made in adult sizes?"
The clerk: ...
She had genuinely never encountered a customer like this before. If someone wanted to order adult-sized clothes, wouldn't they go to a clothing store?
The woman who had been standing behind the counter, the store manager in her forties with plenty of experience and having seen all kinds of customers, overheard and calmly stepped forward. Politely, she inquired, "Are you looking for mother-daughter matching outfits?"
Everyone: ...
Mother-daughter outfits? What on earth?
Shen Xiao, who clearly knew nothing about this, nodded with an air of expertise and said, "Yes, both sizes, exactly the same."
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "These can be customized, but they’ll be quite expensive."
Shen Xiao waved it off. "That’s not a problem. As long as you can make them, I’ll order ten sets for now."
Everyone: ...
Hearing Shen Xiao say he wanted to order doll dresses, and in real-person sizes, Shen Yu felt a sense of foreboding. Why was he suddenly ordering so many outfits, and who were they for? The thought alone made her heart race. She wondered why she had barged in here earlier, it felt like she was about to cause trouble again!
Bai Muqing stepped forward and asked directly, "What are you ordering these doll dresses for?"
Shen Xiao didn’t explain, looking as if he’d stumbled upon a treasure. He grinned and said, "For fun."
Bai Muqing: ...
Just then, a shop assistant brought over paper and a pen, asking Shen Xiao to write down the person’s height, weight, and measurements. As he took the pen, Shen Yu quickly leaned in to sneak a peek at what he was writing.
She watched as he carefully and seriously wrote: Height, 170CM; Measurements, 85C, 65, 90.
After writing down the numbers, Shen Xiao handed the paper and pen back to the shopkeeper. Then, the shopkeeper asked him to go to the lounge area to choose styles and pay a deposit. Shen Xiao was surprisingly patient and cooperative throughout.
Two women and one man shopping in a doll store, and in the end, it was the man who went on a shopping spree, the whole situation was just bizarre!
While things were bustling over there, the two women left behind felt a bit awkward. Bai Muqing could tell at a glance that the measurements Shen Xiao had written weren’t hers, and she began to wonder if he had another woman in his life. Her expression darkened at the thought.
At first, Shen Yu had guessed that Shen Xiao was buying these clothes for her, since he loved tormenting his little sister. Seeing him write down the height had given her a scare, but when she clearly saw the measurements he’d written afterward, she breathed a huge sigh of relief. With her larger build, there was no way she could fit into such slim clothes, so they definitely weren’t for her!
Still, she was curious. Who was Shen Xiao buying these ten sets for? Judging by Bai Muqing’s expression, it was clear the measurements didn’t match hers either. Besides, Bai Muqing was half a head shorter than her, so she couldn’t possibly be 170cm.
Could it be that Shen Xiao had another lover? But the book never mentioned anything like that!
Thinking this, Shen Yu deliberately asked Bai Muqing with feigned curiosity, "Are these your measurements?"
Bai Muqing shot her a subtle glare and said, "They’re not mine."
Shen Yu raised an eyebrow and said with feigned distress, "Then who are they for? He has so many women around him..."
Bai Muqing’s face instantly darkened. "Your brother has a lot of women??"
Shen Yu innocently covered her mouth, blinking her eyes. "I didn’t say anything!!"
Bai Muqing: ...
Although Shen Yu found it strange who Shen Xiao intended to give those clothes to, since it didn’t concern her, she forgot about it after a couple of days.
That is, until a few days later, when she returned home from school and saw Uncle Li organizing several sets of gorgeous dresses, hanging them on hangers and then placing them on the wall of the gym.
A gym filled with exercise equipment, with a few beautiful, puffy princess dresses hanging on the wall, it was just plain weird, no matter how you looked at it!
Shen Yu stared blankly at the beautiful dresses for a long time. When she had seen them in the store, she had only glanced at them briefly and hadn’t felt much. But now, seeing the actual dresses, and at real-person scale, she was truly stunned. It took her a while before she remembered to ask Uncle Li, "Why are these dresses hanging here? Whose are they?"
Uncle Li replied with a smile, "They’re yours, Miss!"
Shen Yu: “…”
What the hell? These clearly weren’t her size!
"How could I possibly fit into these clothes?" Unless someone chopped her in half!
Uncle Li continued, "The young master said that starting today, you’ll begin a devilish weight loss regimen. You’ll only complete the task when you can fit into these dresses. He’ll be supervising you."
Shen Yu: “…”
This... this lunatic was simply going too far! Ugh!