Chapter 634: Shopping Day
Walking through the bustling and vibrant streets, Ning Chu carefully observed this international big city for the first time.
In the dense crowd and unfamiliar environment, she had always felt a lack of security.
In the past, she would lower her head, stuff her hands in her pockets, and hurry to finish what she needed to do. But now, she tightened her grip on Wen Yang’s arm, feeling the security brought by the muscular lines, her timid gaze wandering over the people and things along the street.
Wen Yang knew her nature; she was like a cat, susceptible to stress in a new environment, but it wouldn’t take long before this little demoness would come alive again.
“Want to grab a milk tea?”
If she got some food, the little demoness’s stress response would disappear even faster.
“It must be expensive… it’s at least twenty or thirty, while the milk tea at school is only ten bucks.”
“If you want it, just buy it. Why be so picky while having fun out here?”
Wen Yang noticed Ning Chu’s eyes were captivated, and when he looked up, he saw a few blonde-haired, blue-eyed foreigners not far away: “What’s wrong?”
“I’ve hardly seen any foreigners in my life~” Ning Chu’s gaze was like she was spotting rare animals, “I don’t think I’ve encountered them more than a few times growing up.”
“I remember Qian Qian is mixed race, right?”
“Is she? No wonder she has red hair…”
After waiting in line for a few minutes and buying a cup of milk tea, Ning Chu took a few sips, and the sweetness gradually eased her tense emotions.
But she still clung to Wen Yang’s arm, not out of a need for security, but to declare this man’s ownership to the other passerby girls.
“When does the match start?”
“At five. Let’s eat something first before heading over.”
“Oh, what do you want to eat…?”
Ning Chu’s attention shifted to the shops along the street, searching for an interesting restaurant.
She wasn’t a fan of shopping, but each time she strolled with Wen Yang, a hint of sweetness would seep into her heart, and her mood became increasingly relaxed and peaceful. Though her heartbeat would pick up as they spent time together, her cheeks would blush in an unnatural shade.
A few days of rushing through various subway lines, the exhaustion from running around different companies gradually dissipated during their aimless wandering. Her steps became lighter, and she poked her little head around, observing everything.
“There’s an ice-cooked hotpot!” She finally spotted her target, “I heard the ice-cooked lamb is super delicious!”
“Isn’t that just a gimmick? What difference could there be? Expansion and contraction from heat and cold?”
“That’s what everyone online says!”
It wasn’t even mealtime yet, but there was already a line outside the hotpot restaurant. After taking a number, Ning Chu pulled Wen Yang to sit on a chair outside and took the tea the waiter offered.
Listening to the music playing inside the restaurant, Ning Chu swayed gently to the rhythm, sporting a sweet smile.
“Wen Yang, that lady’s legs are so long~” She leaned against Wen Yang’s shoulder, whispering, “The quality of beauties is really high~”
“Why are you, a girl, staring at someone else’s legs?”
“Just pure admiration, okay?”
“Why don’t you look in the mirror instead?”
“That’s different~”
Wen Yang looked down at Ning Chu and helplessly pouted.
Today, the little demoness wore a long skirt that covered her long legs, only exposing her slender ankles.
Usually, he preferred to lag half a step behind so he could sneak a glance at his girlfriend’s legs while shopping, but today it wasn’t possible.
“I mean~ that girl’s waist is just as good as Xin Ya’s!”
Wen Yang immediately raised his head and quickly fixed his gaze on the lady in a cropped top.
Her waist was indeed nice, but compared to Yan Xinya’s defined abs, it was just a bit lacking, and compared to Ning Chu, it lacked the delicate curves.
“LSP! Still looking?”
Innocently, he shifted his gaze away: “Yours is definitely thinner, hers is just average.”
“Of course it is~”
Ning Chu proudly raised her nose.
“Really vain…”
“Mind your own business!”
As another table of customers left, Wen Yang heard the waiter calling the next number and quickly pulled Ning Chu up: “Let’s go eat.”
“It’s not even mealtime, and we still have to wait in line.”
Ning Chu complained with a pout as she followed Wen Yang into the restaurant. Guided by the waiter, they sat down at a four-person table in a corner.
She glanced at the menu, fidgeting anxiously, then awkwardly looked up at the waiting waiter, leaning closer to Wen Yang and whispering, “How about we skip it? It’s too expensive; let’s eat somewhere else?”
But they had already waited in line and sat down; she didn’t have the nerve to get up and leave.
Wen Yang ordered a hotpot set for two and then looked at the little demoness, whose eyes were full of distress, and said reassuringly, “We’re out having fun today; just spend less next week.”
“Since so many people are queuing, I think this place must taste good. Don’t you want to give it a try?”
“Okay…”
Ning Chu was easily persuaded, suppressing her reluctance to spend, and looked expectantly at the other tables of food.
After scanning around, her gaze stopped on a family of three at the adjacent table, staring blankly.
“I’ve noticed you’ve suddenly developed a big interest in kids after going back once?”
The voice beside her pulled her thoughts back; she snapped her gaze away and mumbled, “I don’t know… Suddenly feel like kids aren’t that annoying anymore.”
“Even kind of cute?” She rested her chin in her hand, “Is it that I’ve reached the age where maternal instincts overflow?”
She used to find children’s voices annoying, sharp as nails, and headache-inducing.
Wen Yang said seriously, “Are you wanting to give me a kid?”
“I can’t even afford to raise one, okay?” Ning Chu rolled her eyes at him, “And how could you bear to let me go through the pain? I’m always super afraid of pain.”
“That’s true… better not have kids then.”
Ning Chu flinched just from accidentally bumping into the table corner, whining for half a day, her body as fragile as porcelain, making one fear breaking her with just a small mistake.
Bedtime was another matter; once up there, the pain turned into pleasurable stimulation, only making her more excited. In fact, it almost turned her into a bit of a masochist, preferring things to get a bit rough.
When the hotpot arrived at the table, the pot was filled with a mountain of ice cubes.
The waitress spread a layer of block lamb over the ice, added some mineral water, and covered the pot.
Ning Chu watched the waitress’s operation and suddenly realized the issue: “This pot of lamb is ice-cooked lamb; once the fire starts, adding the lamb afterward is pretty much no different than regular hotpot, right?”
“Told you it was just a gimmick.”
She self-comforted: “But it’s okay; if it tastes good, it’s worth it, right?”
The hotpot was already on the table, and there was no use regretting it now.
She could only eagerly watch the pot and wait for the lamb to cook, full of anticipation that this piece of lamb would bring her a novel experience.
“Want me to get you some dipping sauce?”
“I want sesame sauce!”
“Got it.”
After a long wait for the lamb to cook, Ning Chu couldn’t hold back anymore and took a bite, instantly sighing in relief.
The meat was fragrant, tender, and truly different from the hotpot she usually ate.
“Hey, why didn’t you wait for me?”
“It’s delicious! Not a gimmick! You’ve got to try it!”
Wen Yang had just set down his small bowl and sat down when Ning Chu had already shoved a piece of meat towards his mouth.
He opened his mouth helplessly, and before he could chew and taste it, he hurriedly gave a thumbs up: “Yeah, it’s tasty.”
“Right? Not a bad deal.”
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