A Family
Alex Hambell is panting right now.
Why?
'It is heavy.'
"Hey, walk faster."
Currently, he is lifting twenty bags of clothes.
Meanwhile, Alicia and Su Yan are entering another store.
He sighs in amazement.
He remembers how addicted to shopping the girls are, even in the fantasy world.
He didn't have much experience in his previous world, but this is the most common knowledge he gained from watching shows.
…
It's high noon, and he can finally rest.
Outside the Moon Harvest Restaurant.
Su Yan asked the siblings to eat at this restaurant because she lives in their house and usually receives free food.
She had asked other people earlier where the restaurant with the most excellent cuisine was, and they always told her about this one.
She saw their hesitation, but she assured them that it was fine.
According to Alex Hambell's earlier memories, this restaurant is not a joke.
Despite this, he didn't say anything because he wanted to try this restaurant too.
Su Yan earned a large sum of money from the school because she is in a scholarship program, whereas Alicia Hambell was fully paid by her parents before they died a year ago.
Alicia sought to stop her, but she had already entered the restaurant, so they had no choice but to follow.
They enter a restaurant and take a seat.
When she looked at the menu, she understood why they were hesitant to enter.
This is a high-end restaurant for nobility and royalty.
Her monthly allowance will allow her to live well for a year because she is one of Academy City's promising talents, but it is just in the middle class standard.
When she saw the price of the dishes, she wanted to leave.
Unfortunately, her pride would not allow her, and Alicia is aware of this, so she tells her everything is fine and that they may leave at any time because it is not embarrassing at all.
However, from her perspective, it appears to be a ridicule rather than a friendly word.
Raising her hands, a waiter approaches and she orders food, then instructs them to do the same.
Knowing she couldn't turn back, Alicia remembered how much money she had and how she could aid her when she couldn't pay the bill.
Alex and Alicia gaze at each other.
They understand that they merely need to order a cheaper food from the menu, but Alex has another idea.
Alicia requested a cheaper meal.
However, when Alex ordered the dinner, Alicia wanted to hit him, and Su Yan wanted to cry since he picked the most costly item on the menu.
After the waiter left, a silent had was brought to their table.
Alex attempts to appear naïve and dense about their current feelings, Alicia Hambell is nervous, and Su Yan is considering how many days she needs to be a dish washer.
'It was supposed to be my vacation week, but instead I ended myself washing dishes.'
Inwardly, she is crying, yet she is still holding back tears.
However, she understands that this is her fault, her pride's fault, and she is upset about it.
The dinner arrives, and they begin to eat.
'Delicious…'
Su Yan could no longer fight back her tears as she ate the dish.
The meal definitely lives up to the rumors she heard.
It is absolutely exquisite, even more so than the lunch she is eating at the Academy, prepared by the Culinary Institute's part-time students.
Alicia's view is similar, as she also compares the food to the Culinary Institute.
Meanwhile, Alex Hambell is surprised that there is more great food in this city.
The two girls gaze at him with contempt because he couldn't sense their emotions earlier.
However, he nom noms and chomps the mmm~~ yum yum, *chef kiss.
In conclusion, the food is tasty and they are delighted.
Now… Su Yan must confront reality.
"Here's your bill."
The waiter shows the bill.
Alicia wanted to blame her brother but she knows that he is not in fault rather Su Yan's pride is the true reason why they are in this circumstance.
And she is her younger brother, the one she is proud of, therefore she will always forgive him, no matter what.
Su Yan was going to converse discreetly with the waiter when Alex tossed him a card.
When the waiter notices a green card with the bank emblem, he takes out some sort of magical equipment and swipes it.
"Thank you for your visit. Please come again."
And the waiter goes.
"…"
The two girls are looking at him.
Alicia wanted to inquire how he acquired the money, but realized she wasn't asking the right question.
"Alex."
"What is it, sis?""
"How much is a smartphone?"
"Huh? why?"
"Please answer my question: how much is it?"
"50 mana stones."
"..." (Alicia Hambell)
"..." (Su Yan).
…
In a private room at the bank.
"Woah…"
When Alicia saw his coin balance, she couldn't help but think that they were now wealthy.
"No, this is my brother's earnings."
She murmurs as she fights her own avarice.
Su Yan repeatedly states "50 mana stones…" after hearing that a product from his shop costs 50 mana stones.
She also discovered that he sells thousands of his products, and she couldn't tell if it was a dream or reality.
"I have a rich acquantance."
The two girls spoke at the same time, glancing at him.
…
Alicia gritted her teeth as she exited the bank building.
This expression…
When she is angry, she subconsciously makes a face as if something has gone wrong or a bad thing has occurred to her.
He's not sure whether he can completely understand his sister's conduct, but he understands that all he has to do now is console her.
"Is there anything wrong, sis?"
Her face returns to its regular state immediately after starting a discussion.
Alicia is thinking about all the memories she has with her brother and says, "No, nothing. I was surprised to learn that my brother had become wealthy."
She paused and continues, "I'm very proud of you."
His eyes widen as he realizes he was not expecting such a nice compliment from a family.
Her smile has a wistful tone, as if he is now an adult, but she does not want to let him go and remain her little brother forever.
In his past life, no matter how many friends he made, no one made him feel like he was one of them.
However, she's different…
After all, she's his big sister, his family.