Chapter 134 Extra Chapter: Shen Yihe

Although Shen Yihe returned to Wen Li's side, the relationship between the two was still somewhat unnatural.

Even if something is repaired, it will still inevitably have cracks.

Even though Wen Li is trying her best to adapt, it will still take some time for her to fully recover.

Wen Li tried her best to treat every beastman equally, including Shen Yihe.

However, the atmosphere between the two is still somewhat stiff, which is something Wen Li cannot change in a short time.

But she could sense that Shen Yihe was cooperating with her and making efforts for it.

So when Shen Yihe invited her to a date the next day, Wen Li was a little surprised, but she didn't refuse and readily agreed.

"See you tomorrow," Shen Yihe said to her.

“Okay,” Wen Li nodded, watched his figure disappear, and then turned and went back to her room.

At this moment, Pei Yu was already sitting on the edge of the bed, lazily propping himself up on one side, his clothes slightly open.

After seeing Wen Li walk over, he raised an eyebrow at her.

"What did he say to you?" Pei Yu asked.

The bed-warming activity continues, and today it's Pei Yu's turn.

Wen Li was already used to all of this, and naturally sat down next to him, replying, "He said he has a date tomorrow."

Pei Yu was somewhat surprised.

Speaking of which, it's Shen Yihe's turn to warm the bed tomorrow. Although she doesn't know if he will come, Wen Li thinks it's better to get used to it in advance to avoid any awkwardness later.

Pei Yu moved closer to Wen Li and gently squeezed her shoulder.

Wen Li was a little stiff at first, but gradually she relaxed.

Pei Yu's technique was quite good; it was thanks to Wen Li's careful training. Every press was precise on the acupoints.

Wen Li's body gradually softened, and only then did Pei Yu smile and say, "He finally told you."

"finally?"

Wen Li noticed the unusual word, glanced behind her, and looked at Pei Yu. "What do you mean by 'finally'?"

“I think he’s been preparing for this for a long time, but I didn’t expect him to only say it now,” Pei Yu said.

“…Really?” Wen Li seemed thoughtful; she hadn’t known that Shen Yihe would make such preparations.

"Don't take it to heart if he doesn't perform well tomorrow." Pei Yu thought for a moment and still spoke up for his good brother, giving Wen Li a heads-up in advance, "He's just not good at these things."

"Don't worry, I understand."

When Wen Li woke up the next day, Pei Yu had already left.

He's been quite busy lately, with things to do every day.

After a quick wash, Wen Li remembered her date with Shen Yihe later. After breakfast, she went back to her room to prepare.

Remembering that Pei Yu had said Shen Yihe had been preparing for this day for a long time, Wen Li wondered if she should also make some preparations to let the other party know how much she valued it.

Wen Li carefully selected a dress and dressed herself up. Looking at her radiant reflection in the mirror, she nodded in satisfaction.

As agreed, Wen Li went to the living room to find Shen Yihe, who had been waiting for her for a long time.

Not only that, Wen Li also noticed that he had dressed up carefully today.

His originally jet-black short hair had grown a bit longer, and he tied it up with a red ribbon.

Her eyebrows and eyes were delicate and gentle, her lips were slightly upturned, and her affectionate peach blossom eyes lit up the moment she saw Wen Li.

He's changed into new clothes; Wen Li had never seen him wear these before.

Shen Yihe's entire being exudes dedication.

Upon seeing Wen Li, he gave her a slight smile.

In an instant, Wen Li felt a gust of hot air rushing towards her, and everything around her brightened up a bit.

The power of good looks is terrifying.

Wen Li snapped out of her daze, took a few steps to stand in front of him, and smelled the light fragrance emanating from him. It wasn't strong, but it smelled very nice.

Shen Yihe didn't have this smell before.

Was this something he prepared today?
Wen Li recalled what Pei Yu had said to her yesterday. It seemed that Shen Yihe valued their date today.

Wen Li felt that this feeling was not bad, her mood improved a bit, and the smile on her face became more and more obvious.

At this moment, Wen Li was unaware that her good looks were quite striking.

She smiled sweetly at Shen Yihe, her bright eyes curving into crescent moons, radiant and full of vitality.

Shen Yihe was momentarily stunned, and by the time he came to his senses, his cheeks were already flushed.

His ears, in particular, were almost bleeding.

"Let's go... let's go." Shen Yihe tried his best to ignore his nervousness and awkwardness and came to Wen Li's side.

Wen Li followed in his footsteps and asked, "Where are we going now?"

After she finished speaking, Wen Li took Shen Yihe's hand.

Her action was sudden and unexpected for Shen Yihe, who stopped in his tracks immediately.

Wen Li thought he didn't want to hold hands, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it..."

Before she could finish saying the word "intention," Shen Yihe grasped her hand.

“It’s okay,” Shen Yihe pursed his lips, “You can hold my hand.”

As he spoke, his hand enveloped Wen Li's fingers, the movement very gentle, holding her in his palm.

Wen Li could clearly feel his trembling, and a subtle feeling rose in her heart. She smiled and said, "Okay."

She grasped Shen Yihe's hand in return, their fingers intertwined.

The two left the house hand in hand, and Wen Li asked again, "Where are we going later?"

"Let's go to the market," Shen Yihe said.

Shen Yihe had already planned a brand new date route in advance, which included the market and some popular dating spots in the tribe.

He had made thorough preparations for this day.

"Row."

The village market had quite a few good things, and Wen Li wanted to go and have a look to see if she could find a bargain.

The two arrived at the market after walking for a short while. The market was bustling with activity, with many shops and shoppers coming and going.

One of the stalls was crowded with people, and Wen Li was also attracted by the hustle and bustle there, so she pulled Shen Yihe over.

"Go and have a look."

The two arrived at the shop together and discovered that the reason so many people were gathered there was because a challenge was taking place.

The stall owner was a middle-aged man, and his stall displayed some sparkling crystals.

These crystals, like beautiful fabrics, are a powerful weapon for females. With just a little polishing, they can be transformed into beautiful jewelry.

With so many different colored crystals, it's quite difficult to obtain them, which explains why so many females gather here.

"What are you doing?" Wen Li asked, pulling on a female beside her.

“A challenge,” the female explained kindly, “If you succeed in the challenge, you can choose any one of the crystals.”

Wen Li suddenly realized why there were so many people here; it attracted not only females but also people who enjoyed watching the spectacle.

Wen Li's gaze swept across the crystals on the reward table, and her eyes lit up when they landed on one of them.

There are even raw jade stones!?
The fist-sized stone had only a small portion exposed, but Wen Li was certain that it was jade.

It's crystal clear and very beautiful!
If she made it into jewelry... she would definitely make a fortune!

Shen Yihe noticed her change and asked, "Do you want it?"

Wen Li replied casually, "Of course."

Jade!
This thing is worth a lot of money!
Wen Li's money-making DNA was stirring; she could make a fortune by selling it to some wealthy females!
The stall owner noticed the two of them and asked with a smile, "Would you like to give it a try?"

Wen Li asked curiously, "How does the challenge work?"

The stall owner pointed to a row of fruits on the table and said, "These are called sweet fruits. If you can eat five of them, you can choose one of the rewards."

Sweet fruit?
Wen Li carefully examined the few ordinary-looking fruits on the table. They were smooth and round, about the size of a thumb, and a vibrant pink color, making them look delicious.

"Is it very sweet? Why is it called Sweet Fruit?" Wen Li asked.

If the fruit is sweet, can it still be called a challenge? The boss is practically doing charity.

The female who had just spoken to Wen Li explained, "Don't be fooled by its name, 'Sweet Fruit,' it's actually very bitter. Most people can't even handle three of them."

"So it's bitter." Upon hearing the word "bitter," Wen Li subconsciously looked at Shen Yihe.

This guy is terrified of hardship, and she's not much better off.

It's probably hopeless to win those rewards; Wen Li doesn't believe her boss is a philanthropist.

The two haven't decided whether to participate yet, but some people are already eager to try.

"I come!"

A male stepped out from the crowd and shouted.

His beastly wife was smilingly following beside him.

Seeing a customer approaching, the stall owner laughed and said, "Welcome, welcome! We can start now. But the break in between can't exceed one minute, otherwise it'll be considered a failure."

The male was brimming with confidence, patting his chest and guaranteeing, "Don't worry, I'll definitely get you."

The stall owner smiled and held out his hand: "The fee is three copper coins."

Even for the challenge, an entrance fee is required; three copper coins are neither cheap nor expensive.

For most of the orcs in the tribe, it was still acceptable.

The male confidently handed over three copper coins, and the stall owner's smile grew even brighter upon receiving them.

He pushed the plate of fruit toward the male, saying, "Please."

The male grabbed two fruits from the plate, threw them into his mouth, and remained unimpressed.

It's just fruit, how bitter can it be? Hehe.

His wife's eyes lit up at his imposing and confident demeanor.

Seeing how decisive he was, the people around him couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

"Still fierce!"

"Swallowing two in one go, that's really reckless."

"But he seems perfectly fine. Could it be that he has lost his sense of taste?"

The whispers of those around him reached the male's ears, making him increasingly smug: "Just some fruit, what's so special about it..."

Before he could finish speaking, his expression began to contort drastically.

The bitterness of the fruit spread rapidly in my mouth, accompanied by an indescribable, strange taste.

The male's face contorted in pain, wishing he could rip out his own tongue, and he began to regret eating two at once.

The bitterness grew stronger and stronger, and the male even picked at his tongue, having no desire to eat the third one.

"3...2...1...Challenge failed!"

The stall owner smiled as he looked at the still-struggling male and asked, "Want to continue the challenge?"

The male couldn't utter a single word; he could only shake his head to express his refusal.

His wife, standing nearby, was extremely worried and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

The male pointed to his mouth, looking like he was about to cry.

Seeing his appearance, those who had originally wanted to try immediately backed down.

...Just how miserable is it?

Wen Liguang was also shocked by what she saw, and pulled Shen Yihe to leave, saying, "Let's go, don't look anymore."

"Didn't you want a reward?" Shen Yihe said.

Wen Li shook her head, "I don't want it that much anymore."

"It's alright." Shen Yihe patted her reassuringly, then said to the boss, "I want to take on the challenge."

Wen Li: ? ? ?
The stall owner was all smiles when he saw that he had business again.

He held out his hand to Shen Yihe, gesturing for him to give him money.

Shen Yihe took out the copper coins and handed them to the stall owner.

After accepting the fruit, the stall owner took out two more fruits and placed them on the plate.

Seeing his resolute attitude, Wen Li knew that it was useless to persuade him, so she simply said, "Don't force yourself."

She was already very happy that Shen Yihe had gone to such lengths for her; whether it would work out or not was another matter.

"I will get it," Shen Yihe said earnestly.

He was still afraid of hardship, but seeing that Wen Li wanted this, he decided to try his best.

Shen Yihe gritted his teeth and ate a fruit.

The taste of the sweet fruit is very unpleasant, and the texture is also strange. After biting into it, a sticky liquid spreads in your mouth.

The bitterness grew stronger.

Shen Yihe frowned deeply, his handsome face contorted in a ferocious expression.

Wen Li advised, "Just spit it out."

Shen Yihe gritted his teeth and swallowed, continuing to eat the second, the third... until the fifth.

Shen Yihe felt as if he had been dead for a while.

My soul floated in the sky, my mouth had lost its sense of taste and was completely numb, but my spirit still resisted the taste.

Bitterness is not the harmful effect of this fruit.

Rather, it is the mental resistance that arises from it.

Most people couldn't take it after the third pill, but Shen Yihe managed to hold on through sheer willpower.

Congratulations on successfully completing the challenge!

The stall owner looked at Shen Yihe with a hint of admiration.

Wow, he can actually eat five of them...

While Wen Li was choosing a reward, Shen Yihe felt like his soul hadn't returned.

It wasn't until Wen Li pulled him away from the stall that Shen Yihe finally came to his senses.

"Thank you," Wen Li said softly.

Shen Yihe shook his head.

Wen Li played with the jadeite rough in her hand, thinking about what to make it into, while offering the candied fruit to Shen Yihe's lips.

Shen Yihe opened his mouth and ate the candied fruit.

Even the sweetness of candied fruit cannot dispel the lingering bitterness on the tip of the tongue.

Shen Yihe pretended to be nonchalant, not wanting Wen Li to worry.

Wen Li had noticed his furrowed brows from time to time, so she took him directly to the witch doctor.

With the help of the witch doctor, the bitterness that lingered on Shen Yihe's tongue was finally removed.

Upon learning that this challenge was a marketing ploy by a merchant, the witch doctor couldn't help but erupt in a tirade of curses:
"This is utter nonsense! Eating too much of this fruit can cause poisoning; it's far too dangerous!"

Upon hearing this, Wen Li's expression changed, and she then forced Shen Yihe to drink various kinds of medicine.

After confirming that he was alright, Wen Li finally felt relieved: "Don't do this again next time."

Realizing that he had made a fool of himself, Shen Yihe was very depressed.

After spending half the day with the witch doctor, it was already evening.

The original date plan was only halfway done, and because it was too late, the two had to go home in the end.

Noticing his gloom, Wen Li comforted him, "It's okay, I had a lot of fun today."

Shen Yihe looked up at her: "Really?"

“Of course it’s true, at least we got this.” Wen Li displayed the fist-sized jadeite rough to Shen Yihe. “I really like it.”

Shen Yihe's depressed mood finally eased a little.

Wen Li gently hooked his finger and asked, "Would you like to come over tonight?"

Shen Yihe's pupils dilated in shock, and it took him a long time to say, "...Yes."

Wen Li smiled at him, and as Shen Yihe's face gradually approached, she was stunned for a moment.

"Wh...what's wrong?" Wen Li stammered, a rare occurrence for her.

Shen Yihe looked at her, a hint of unease in his eyes. He moved his lips and whispered, "Can...can I kiss you?"

"Of course."


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