Lu Qingyue, feeling unsure of herself, pondered on a way to get her revenge on Shen Xiao.
"Would you like some candied hawthorns, miss? These are the last ones."
Like a stroke of luck, Lu Qingyue found her way to strike back. Seeing the candied hawthorn offered to his lips, and meeting Lu Qingyue's expectant gaze, Shen Xiao swallowed hard and ate one.
"Wow, you old man, can't you see my hands are full of snacks? Why are you still trying to sell them to me?"
"Are you trying to make me die of fullness?"
"Of course, no matter how strong you are or how many tricks you have, you're still the boss."
Shen Xiao swallowed with great effort and ate another one.
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
"Still the same old story, it's not easy for me to become stronger... I can't take it anymore, I'm stuffed. Can't Lu Qingyue consider my feelings? I'll find an opportunity to collect the 'interest' later."
At a food stall, Lu Qingyue was busily enjoying her sour and spicy noodles.
Shen Xiao, on the other hand, was looking around, searching for the right opportunity.
Then he spotted a young couple nearby, using a cliché and over-the-top tactic.
How funny, he thought, such a boring and ancient trick, it doesn't fit my plan at all. That only belongs in practice…
"Wow! Qingyue, look! A shooting star!"
Lu Qingyue instinctively looked up, and Shen Xiao seized the moment to lean his face in close.
When Lu Qingyue turned back to ask him why she couldn't find the shooting star, he mischievously pecked her cheek.
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
"Take a bite!"
"No, I'm truly full."
"If you don't eat, I'll be angry, and the consequences will be severe."
Seeing Shen Xiao obediently eating, her anger softened slightly, though she was still a bit annoyed thinking about what had just happened. Taking advantage of her!
"One more bite, and my anger will subside..."
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
...
After browsing through every stall on the food street, the journey finally came to an end.
"Alright, let's stop here for today."
"Going home?"
Looking at Lu Qingyue's disappointed expression, it seemed she hadn't had enough fun yet. That's fine, I haven't had enough fun either.
I'm still far from my target ticket count, how could I go home?
I was only trying to trick you into giving me more tickets.
"I mean, let's stop here at the food street, walk for a bit, and then go see a movie, how about that?"
"Sure!"
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
Look at that, I didn't even have to say anything; with this naive girl, she's so easy to trick.
"It's still early, let's find something to eat first."
Hearing about eating again, Shen Xiao truly couldn't hold it in this time; he had eaten way too much today!
"Miss Lu, please have mercy on me! I really can't eat anymore. Can I just pay for it instead?"
"You just watch me eat this time."
...
Inside a fried chicken restaurant.
Lu Qingyue pulled Shen Xiao inside. It was a chain fried chicken place, she had seen it many times before but had never actually eaten there. Since they were going all out today, they figured they might as well try it. They ordered hamburgers, fried chicken, french fries, cola... just to try a little bit.
They planned to store the leftovers in their spatial storage. Even though she wanted to feed Shen Xiao a little of everything, he truly looked incapable of eating another bite.
Seeing Lu Qingyue drinking her cola, Shen Xiao knew his chance had arrived. "You've fed me so much, now it's my turn."
"Eat this french fry."
"Mmm."
Lu Qingyue reached out to take one, but Shen Xiao wouldn't let go.
She remembered what happened at the hospital.
Does he want to feed me?
This wasn't like the hospital; she wasn't alone in a room with no one watching.
There were people everywhere! She would be so embarrassed if they saw her.
But Shen Xiao wouldn't let go, so she made an excuse for herself.
Shen Xiao forced me to do this, so it's only following his wishes.
So, after repeatedly telling herself this and looking around to make sure no one was watching, she quickly took the fry and ate it.
With so many people around, surely no one noticed.
She kept telling herself this, but actually doing it still made her feel incredibly nervous.
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
"One more, please."
"I'll eat it myself."
Even though she told herself she would eat it herself, she still mysteriously leaned closer and quickly ate it when no one was looking.
Ding!
[Gained Lu Qingyue's support, Fate Ticket +100!]
"One more, please."
"Okay, I'll do it myself!"
She couldn't take it anymore.
She had just noticed two girls at the next table looking their way.
If they were caught on camera, she would be embarrassed to death.
Lu Qingyue started to eat, but as she took a piece of fry and brought it to her mouth, Shen Xiao leaned in and ate the one in her hand.
"So delicious! The chef must be biased; he specially prepared this for you because you're beautiful. It's more fragrant than anything I've ever eaten before, with a refreshing aroma."
Didn't you say you were full? Why are you still eating!
Lu Qingyue fumed and kicked Shen Xiao as punishment for his prank.
Oh no!
This time, she realized the two girls at the next table were definitely looking this way.
It was all Shen Xiao's fault; he was so mean! He was playing with her in public.
Oh no! Why are those two people coming over here?
Are they secretly recording this?
Are they coming to say, "You two are showing off your love, isn't that great?
Can I upload this video?"
Oh no, she couldn't bear it. If this was posted, Shen Xiao would be misunderstood if he got a girlfriend later.
Damn, they're really coming this way.
Where should I hide?
Better hide in Shen Xiao's arms.
It was all his fault for being silly, let him handle it himself.
"Oh, little shrimp, what a coincidence! You've been living quite well for the last six months, haven't you? You even have a boyfriend now, it's a miracle."
Being called by that name felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Lu Qingyue's head, finally snapping her back to reality.
She looked up at the two women who had come over to sit with their trays.
The one speaking was dressed stylishly, wearing a leather jacket, black stockings, and a short skirt.
She didn't recognize her immediately, but she remembered the voice.
Only one person called her that. Her former high school deskmate.
"Sister Wang Yan."
Seeing the two women sit down, Lu Qingyue instinctively moved to sit beside them.
"Sister Wang Yan, what a coincidence. You've become more and more beautiful; I didn't even recognize you."
The curly-haired woman beside her (Xiao Li) casually remarked, "It's all plastic surgery; it's a miracle you recognized her."
"No one will think you're mute if you don't talk!"
Glaring at her best friend, Wang Yan finally looked at Lu Qingyue again.
I never expected Lu Qingyue, who was so plain in high school, to become so stylish now, and even have a boyfriend!
Truly, she's changed a lot in just a few days!
"Not bad, little shrimp, you still remember your sister. We haven't heard from each other since graduation. Where are you going to college?"
"Dawn Ability University."
Wang Yan nodded, not too surprised.
Lu Qingyue's awakening of superpowers was an anomaly back then.
Even though she awakened, her grades and talent were average, so of course, she couldn't get into a top-tier university like herself.
"Is this your boyfriend? He's quite handsome, I must admit."
"No, just a friend."
"Really? Since he's just a friend, I'll make a move. My best friend is still single. What's there to be nervous about? I'm just teasing you. By the way, are you free today? Can you help me with something?"