Chen Hui asked anxiously on the other end of the phone:

"Brother Xuan, are Xingyao and Banxia alright?"

Lu Xuan held his phone, his tone calm:

"fine!"

Chen Hui breathed a sigh of relief:

"That's good!"

Lu Xuan glanced at the two people beside him and said into the phone:

"I'm going shopping to buy clothes for my mom. Want to come?"

Chen Hui joked with a laugh on the phone:

"No, no, I won't be a third wheel. You guys have fun, Xuan-ge, get it!"

Lin Banxia stood to the side listening, her ears turning red:

"..."

Lu Xuan spoke helplessly into the phone:

"Watch out, or I'll come down through the internet and beat you up!"

Chen Hui immediately begged for mercy:

"No, no, no, I was wrong. If someone else said that, it would definitely be a lie. But Brother Xuan, he can really come over and beat me up through the internet!"

Lu Xuan simply said:

"bye!"

Chen Hui shouted with a grin:

"Bye, have fun with your sister-in-law!"

Lu Xuan frowned slightly and said softly, "You!"

Lin Banxia lowered her head, her ears turning bright red:

"..."

Lu Xuan hung up the phone and looked at the two of them:

"Let's go!"

Lin Banxia absentmindedly responded, then suddenly came to her senses:

"Oh? Ah, okay!"

Lu Xingyao pulled out a string of candied hawthorns from somewhere and ate them with relish.

Lu Xuan looked at the little girl and asked curiously:

"Where did you conjure up these candied hawthorns?"

Lu Xingyao tilted her head back with a smug look on her face:

"Aaaaaah!"

Lu Xuan looked at Lin Banxia:

"Where can I buy clothes?"

Lin Banxia raised her hand and pointed forward:

"There's a long-established clothing store here; I've been buying clothes here since I was a kid. Let me show you!"

The three entered the store, where clothes were neatly arranged, and the place was clean and bright.

The shop owner is an octogenarian grandmother with gray hair, but she has a straight back, bright eyes, and a gentle yet resilient smile on her face, showing no signs of being burdened by life's hardships.

The neighbors affectionately call her Grandma Wu Yufen.

Lu Xuan first went to the children's clothing section and picked out two soft and comfortable coats and skirts for Lu Xingyao.

Lin Banxia smiled and said from the side:

"This color suits Xingyao very well; it makes her skin look fairer."

Lu Xuan nodded:

"Then wrap them all up."

Then he went to the men's clothing section and picked up a dark coat:

"This suits my dad well; it's durable and has a solid look."

Lin Banxia checked the size:

"The size is just right, Uncle will definitely look smart in it."

Finally, in the women's clothing section, Lu Xuan chose two gentle-style tops:

"My mom is usually frugal, she should like this."

Lin Banxia smiled gently:

"Auntie will be very happy."

Just then, Lin Banxia's gaze inadvertently fell on a light-colored, gentle-looking coat. She paused for a moment, then softly said:

"...That dress looks quite pretty."

The voice was very soft, but Lu Xuan heard every single word.

Grandma Wu Yufen packed the bags quickly and efficiently, her smile remaining peaceful and cheerful, showing no sign of the exhaustion caused by her huge debts.

After Lu Xuan paid the bill, the group was about to leave when two small, thin figures walked into the shop.

The older sister, around six years old, was holding the hand of her younger sister. Both were wearing thin, worn-out clothes, and their little faces were pale from the cold.

Clutching a handful of crumpled coins, the older sister timidly began to speak:

"Grandma, how much is this pink dress? My little sister is so cold, I want to buy her a dress. I only have... only five yuan and fifty cents."

Grandma Wu Yufen's heart softened, and she asked softly:

"Where are your parents? Why are only you two little ones out?"

My sister's eyes reddened, and she lowered her head and whispered:

"Dad went to work in another city, Mom is mentally unwell and got lost...Grandpa is gone, only Grandma is at home, and Grandma is sick and can't get out of bed."

The surroundings suddenly became quiet.

Grandma Wu Yufen sighed and said with heartache:

"You two kids have really suffered."

She took the small change, handed the little jacket to her younger sister, then turned around and grabbed a thick, fleece-lined jacket, stuffing it into her older sister's arms.

"Here, wear this. It's too cold outside, don't let it make you freeze."

The two sisters quickly bowed:

"Thank you, Grandma... Thank you, Grandma..."

After saying that, he turned to leave.

Grandma Wu Yufen called them back again:

"Hey, wait a minute, come here, come here."

She then took two pairs of thick little socks and handed one pair to each of them:

"Take good care of your feet too. If you ever have any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to Grandma's."

Finally, tears streamed down my sister's face, and she nodded vigorously.

"Thank you, Grandma..."

Then, holding his younger sister's hand, they slowly walked out of the clothing store.

Lin Banxia felt a pang of sadness as she read this and sighed softly.

At this moment, Lu Xuan looked at Grandma Wu Yufen and said calmly:

"Let's include the item she was looking at earlier in the price calculation."

Lin Banxia was startled, then instantly realized what was happening and quickly waved her hand:

"No, no, Brother Lu Xuan, I really don't need it. I was just saying it casually..."

Lu Xuan didn't argue, he just calmly said:

"Wear these clothes, it's cold."

In short, it was an answer that left no room for refusal, yet was exceptionally gentle.

Lin Banxia's cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head, too embarrassed to refuse any longer.

Lin Banxia whispered to Lu Xuan:

"Grandma Wu is such a kind person. She's having such a hard time herself, but she's always thinking about helping others."

Lu Xuan glanced at her:

"Are you aware of her situation?"

Lin Banxia nodded:

"Yes, I've been buying clothes here since I was a child. Grandma Wu used to own a clothing factory, and she was very successful back then. Later, her business ran into trouble, and she owed nearly 30 million yuan."

Lu Xuan listened quietly.

"Many people advised her to go bankrupt and end it all. But Grandma refused, saying that if she owed money, she had to pay it back. She sold her factory, house, and car, paid back more than 20 million yuan, and now she still has a few million yuan left, which she earns little by little and pays back little by little with this small shop."

"But she was always smiling and never complained."

Grandma Wu Yufen laughed heartily upon hearing this:

"Whether you're worried or laughing, it's still just another day. Pay back your debts slowly; they'll all be paid off eventually. In life, integrity is more important than anything else."

Lu Xuan looked at the octogenarian who still held fast to his principles, stepped forward, and spoke with a calm and composed tone, exuding an aura of authority:

"Grandma Wu, I plan to start a clothing brand called Jinxin Clothing."

Grandma Wu Yufen was slightly taken aback.

"I would like to hire you as the lifelong brand ambassador for Jinxin Apparel."

Grandma was stunned, and quickly waved her hand:

"Young man, don't joke around. I'm an old woman nearing eighty, still in debt. How could I possibly be a spokesperson for someone like that..."

"You're the perfect match."

Lu Xuan's tone was firm and resolute:

"A promise is a promise, and integrity is paramount. Your character is the best reputation for Jinxin, more precious than any celebrity."

Lin Banxia also chimed in with delight:

"Grandma, you're perfect for this! Your story will surely touch everyone!"

Lu Xuan continued speaking, immediately maximizing the enjoyment:

"This endorsement fee will help you pay off all your remaining debts in one lump sum. After that, you will receive stable dividends every year, ensuring that you can live a worry-free life without having to work hard anymore."

All you need to do is be yourself and spread this integrity.

Grandma Wu Yufen stood there, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. Her lifelong perseverance had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. She fought back her tears, her smile resolute.

"Okay! I promise! I will do my best and never let you down, and I will never tarnish Jinxin's reputation!"

Lu Xuan nodded slightly:

"Someone will contact you later; just wait for news."

After saying that, he picked up a large bag of clothes he had bought for his parents, sister, and Lin Banxia, ​​and said to Lin Banxia:

"Let's go, I'll take you home."

Lin Banxia hugged her own piece of clothing, feeling both warm and flustered, and softly hummed in agreement.

Lu Xingyao, carrying her new clothes, skipped and hopped ahead.

Grandma Wu Yufen stood at the door, watching the three figures disappear into the distance, and bowed deeply.

Night had fallen, the streetlights cast a dim yellow glow, and a cool breeze blew in gusts.

Lu Xuan glanced at her: "Are you cold?"

Lin Banxia shook her head: "I'm not cold."

But when the wind blew, she couldn't help but shiver slightly and silently put her coat on.

The clothes fit well and exude elegance, looking especially beautiful at night.

Lu Xuan looked at her and said calmly, "Beautiful."

Lin Banxia's cheeks flushed, and she whispered, "...Thank you."

When they reached the bottom of the apartment building, she waved to him and said, "I'm going up now, goodbye."

"goodbye."

She turned and walked into the stairwell, then looked back at him again as she reached the steps, shyly pursing her lips before disappearing behind the door.

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