Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

Chapter 237 Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao's Gift
Wang Dong was naturally cheerful and had a sweet tongue, so he quickly started calling her "Aunt Ye, Aunt Ye" affectionately.

Although Xiao Xiao was easily shy, she gradually relaxed and answered Ye Yunxi's questions in a low voice. Feeling the gentle care of this young elder, she felt warm in her heart.

She had never felt this way since leaving home.

No wonder Ye Chen invited Ye Yunxi over. It turns out that Ye Yunxi is so gentle and considerate. With such a good housekeeper, she would wish she could live here every day.

……

The sun sets and night falls.

Ye Yunxi had already prepared an extremely lavish dinner.

At the dining table, she warmly greeted Ye Chen and the other two, constantly serving Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao their favorite dishes.

Wang Dong and Ye Chen would chat about funny things that happened at the academy from time to time, making Ye Yunxi and Xiao Xiao laugh.

Xiao Xiao mostly ate her meal quietly, taking small bites of the food in her bowl. Occasionally, she would glance at Ye Chen, then at the gentle Ye Yunxi, and a satisfied smile would unconsciously appear on her lips.

The meal was a joyful one, and the lively atmosphere at the table filled the usually quiet Tang Clan headquarters with the feeling of home.

The meal wasn't truly enjoyed until the sky outside the window was completely dark and the soft glow of the soul-guiding lamps illuminated the courtyard.

Ye Yunxi stood up briskly, cleared away the dishes, and said with a smile, "You young people can continue chatting. I'll go to the kitchen to clean up."

She glanced at Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, who were nestled beside Ye Chen, her eyes full of understanding and affection, before turning away and leaving the three children alone.

The courtyard fell silent, with only the faint chirping of insects in the distance.

The early summer evening breeze, carrying the fragrance of flowers and grass, gently brushes against the face, cool and pleasant.

Ye Yunxi left, and the lively atmosphere from before settled down, transforming into a more intimate and relaxed tranquility.

Ye Chen simply pulled Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao along and walked straight to the most lush and soft lawn in the center of the courtyard.

He lay back comfortably, his hands behind his head, gazing at the deep, dark blue night sky above.

In the sky, countless stars, like randomly scattered diamonds, shimmer with a cool yet eternal light.

In the corner of the courtyard, only a few soul-guiding lamps embedded under the pillars emitted a hazy, soft glow, just enough to illuminate this small patch of space.

Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao also snuggled up close to Ye Chen, curling up on either side of him and resting their heads affectionately on his shoulders and in the crook of his arms.

"Ye Chen..."

Wang Dong poked Ye Chen's chest with his fingertip, the sound particularly crisp in the night.

"Now you'd better tell me honestly, where have you been all this time? Shrek Academy hasn't seen you anywhere. Have you been sneaking off somewhere to pick up pretty girls again?"

She questioned him verbally, but her tone carried a hint of coquetry and worry that she herself was unaware of.

"Yes... Wang Dong and I miss you a lot..."

Xiao Xiao also propped her head up, her big eyes sparkling in the dim light as she looked at Ye Chen, filled with the same curiosity and a hint of barely perceptible nervousness, and whispered in agreement:
She was actually a little afraid of hearing too much about other girls, but she couldn't help wanting to know everything about Ye Chen.

"Ahem, I've been quite busy lately, so please don't overthink it."

Ye Chen coughed lightly, of course he couldn't say it out loud.

Just as Wang Dong was about to ask further questions, Ye Chen quickly changed the subject, saying, "I've been studying in the Soul Guidance Department during this time and made some little gadgets, which I'll give you as gifts."

As if performing a magic trick, Ye Chen reached for his storage soul tool at his waist with his right hand.

"Wow--"

The next moment, a soft tinkling sound rang out, and two exquisite bracelets appeared in his palm. The main body of the left bracelet was light silver, intricately woven from soul-guiding metal wires, with a simple and smooth design.

The piece is inlaid with several crystal-clear gemstones, adorned with dreamy crystals that resemble the pink and blue interwoven patterns of a butterfly's wings.

The one on the right is a bright green tourmaline, as tender as Xiao Xiao's hair color.

The top of the bracelet is inlaid with a small black square, which looks quite strange.

"Wow!"

Wang Dong was instantly drawn to the sparkling, beautiful bracelet. He grabbed the one adorned with pink and blue gemstones from Ye Chen's hand and excitedly held it up to examine it closely.

"What a beautiful bracelet! Is this for me?" Wang Dong looked at Ye Chen with sparkling eyes, and the slight resentment she felt towards him vanished instantly.

Her favorite thing was the gift Ye Chen gave her.

She carefully treasured the "butterfly dagger" that Ye Chen had given her last time. Even during the days Ye Chen was away, she would hold the "butterfly dagger" and talk to it while sleeping, as if Ye Chen were by her side.

Now that Ye Chen has given her a new gift, she is naturally very happy.

"Yes, and Xiao Xiao's too."

As Ye Chen spoke, he gently took Xiao Xiao's fair and soft hand and placed another bracelet on her wrist.

"Thank you, Ye Chen~ You're so kind, Ye Chen~"

Xiao Xiao felt incredibly happy at that moment, and with a burst of courage, she leaned in and gave Ye Chen a big kiss on the cheek.

"This is not just a bracelet, it can also communicate."

As Ye Chen spoke, he took out a small black cube and then poured his soul power into it.

Something magic happened.

After Ye Chen infused his soul power, the small cube immediately lit up with a faint light.

"This small black cube is called the 'Omni-Phenomenon Communication Device.' It is the latest soul tool I developed, and it should be the most advanced communication soul tool in the world at present."

"As long as you infuse it with soul power, you can make calls over long distances. If the distance is too great, the call won't connect, but you can leave a message. If I leave Shrek City or the call doesn't connect, you can still leave me a message. I will listen to every single one of your messages..."

Ye Chen briefly explained how to use the Wanxiang Communicator to Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao, which immediately delighted the two women.

"Really? Then I'll communicate with you every day from now on!"

Wang Dong's eyes sparkled; he was clearly very happy.

With this all-purpose communicator, she can talk to Ye Chen every day!

She knew Ye Chen was quite busy and sometimes flirted with other girls, so he couldn't be with her all the time.

She didn't ask for much; she was content as long as Ye Chen could talk to her and have meals with her every day.

And now, that wish can finally be fulfilled.

Even if Ye Chen is busy and doesn't answer, she can still leave him a message and tell him everything she wants to say!
"Me too! Ye Chen, you're amazing... How could you design such a practical soul tool!" Xiao Xiao nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Ye Chen.

Xiao Xiao was originally a big fan of Ye Chen. She was initially attracted by Ye Chen's good looks, then she was conquered by Ye Chen's strength, and now, Xiao Xiao is once again shocked by Ye Chen's "wisdom".

Her liking and affection for Ye Chen continued to grow, reaching a level of "fanatical" infatuation.

(End of this chapter)