While Annabelle was pleadingly questioning him with her clear green eyes, making a scene worthy of shedding some tears from her cuteness, Christian still didn't have the time to reassure her, as the female staff beside them responded enthusiastically first.
And then she went on and on to talk about its exact features, advantages, and other details.
Christian ignored her and turned to his sister, speaking softly to her, as it was clear she wasn't comfortable with his choice.
After their brief conversation, during which Annabelle sighed and finally accepted his choice, they finally reached the stage where they needed to pay for the car and handle the tedious paperwork.
Although it took some time, Christian eventually paid the full price directly from his bank account, while it was also a bit troublesome due to the large amount involved, but with the help of the other male staff, he managed to complete the transaction in the end.
Since they chose to take the car as it was, without adding any extra features, they walked out with the new car and the necessary documents in hand.
As Annabelle drove the new car, she experienced the true meaning of luxury for the first time, having never driven a vehicle so comfortable and refined before.
Though she felt a bit indignant, Annabelle recognized that it was a joyous occasion and didn't want to spoil it. After all, her brother was happy in the end.
Noticing that it was now past noon and realizing they had spent some time buying the car and going through the other procedures, Christian pondered for a moment before finally speaking.
"Sis, let's take it for a drive so you can really get a feel for the car, and then we can head to a restaurant to grab something to eat."
"After that, we can finally return to our previous plans."
While Annabelle sighed in agreement, the smile on her face revealed her satisfaction, putting her in a good and jovial mood.
Arriving at a nice restaurant that his sister knew well, Christian opted for a light meal this time, aware that he was out in public and didn't want to advertise his rising appetite.
Having enjoyed a substantial breakfast earlier, along with the effects of receiving the accumulated body building Idle Practice, he felt a satisfying sense of fullness that made him comfortable with his lighter lunch choice.
After finishing their meal and enjoying some relaxing time together, Annabelle felt a genuine joy as they engaged in an experience she typically didn't share with her brother.
Then they finally returned to the hair salon.
Entering the salon and taking in the luxurious interior, filled with staff and other customers, Christian was surprised—surprised that his sister could secure a reservation just before a night.
But then he shrugged it off, as he didn't care much. More importantly, most of the customers were girls or women, making him feel a bit out of place. However, since he was with his sister, he didn't let it bother him.
As one of the female staff members approached them, his sister mentioned the reservation, and after confirming it, they were led inside to meet a hairstylist named Leslie. She appeared to be in her late thirties, sporting a neat outfit and a trendy hairstyle, or so Christian thought.
Leslie's gaze lit up as she took in Annabelle's features, her hairstylist intuition immediately kicking in. She saw a promising canvas in Annabelle's hair, brimming with potential. With each glance, Leslie assessed and envisioned how she could elevate Annabelle's look, feeling a surge of excitement at the prospect of working with such captivating material.
However, Annabelle ultimately extinguished Leslie's hopes and excitement by informing her that it was her brother who needed a haircut, not her.
Disappointed that she couldn't work on Annabelle's hair, Leslie shifted her focus to Christian, scrutinizing not just his hair but also his face and body, seemingly trying to search for something, which in the end she seemed to find it. Then she began nodding to herself, which left Christian feeling increasingly uncomfortable under her intense gaze.
"Do you have a specific hairstyle in mind, or would you prefer that I cut it as I see fit?"
Being questioned by Leslie, Christian turned to his sister, realizing he didn't have a specific hairstyle in mind. He simply thought he should make his hair more presentable after all.
Fortunately, Annabelle didn't disappoint. She pulled out her phone and began showing Leslie some pictures, enthusiastically discussing how each hairstyle would suit her brother. She pointed out things she liked and didn't like about each option, which left even Leslie a bit taken aback. Nonetheless, she listened attentively to Annabelle until she finished.
"Based on what you showed me, I think something simple would be the best choice, then." Leslie said thoughtfully.
After they finally reached a decision, Leslie began cutting Christian's hair, and before long, the transformation was complete.
Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Christian was astonished by how much a simple haircut and some styling could transform his appearance. He realized just how much he had neglected his hair, and the unexpected change left him pleasantly surprised by his new look.
His face, which had always been his strongest feature, now seemed to glow with new found radiance.
It even boosted his confidence for his upcoming endeavor with Eva.
"Chris, you look absolutely dashing now."
As he heard his sister's compliment, snapping him back to reality, he smiled and thanked her sincerely.
But apparently, it wasn't just a single compliment; his sister, with flushed cheeks, showered him with one praise after another. She even went so far as to express her concern that he might start attracting too many girls now.
Taking a moment to respond casually to his sister this time, Christian settled the bill for the haircut, and together they stepped out of the salon, both feeling pleased and enveloped in a profound sense of satisfaction.
Having just enjoyed a meal before arriving at the hair salon and feeling sufficiently rested, they hopped into their new car and headed straight to the shopping mall.