People are in the magic card, instigating rebellion against the world.

Chapter 193 Who am I? Where am I? Why am I here...?

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi stood aside, watching Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang playfully fighting, and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

Ye Hui shook his head and joked, "It's so good to be young, with so much energy."

Tomoyo covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes crinkling as she looked at Ye Hui with a hint of amusement: "Ye Hui-kun talks like he's so old, when he's about the same age as us."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

In the end, Li Xiaolang was still unable to escape Li Meiling's "entanglement" and was forcibly put on those pink heart-shaped sunglasses.

Li Meiling cupped her face in her hands, leaned closer to examine it closely, her eyes sparkling, and exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Wow! Little Wolf! You look so good in this! It's much better than the one you wore before, so cute!"

Sakura nodded in agreement, earnestly echoing, "Yes, yes! Li looks much cooler in these sunglasses than the black ones you were wearing before, they suit you really well!"

Zhi Shi held up her camera and snapped a picture, capturing Li Xiaolang's embarrassed yet somewhat adorable expression, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Upon hearing the sound of the camera, Li Xiaolang's face instantly turned from flushed to purplish-red, and his ears burned so badly they almost seemed to be smoking.

He felt extremely uncomfortable.

I just want to disappear from this world right now, immediately, instantly.

Escape this public execution!
Just as Li Xiaolang was about to explode on the spot.

The shop assistant quickly came over, looking somewhat embarrassed: "Excuse me, students, we don't allow this kind of horseplay in our shop. It will disturb other customers. Please be a little quieter. Thank you for your cooperation."

"Ah! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" Sakura quickly bowed and apologized, then tugged at Li Meiling beside her.

Li Meiling stuck out her tongue and apologized. She quickly pulled Li Xiaolang, who was still taking off his sunglasses, to hide on the other side of the shelf, and the noise from their playful fight instantly subsided.

A small farce ended abruptly.

After leaving the boutique, Ye Hui and his group returned to the bustling commercial street.

Li Xiaolang's face was still sour, his brows were tightly furrowed, his lips were pursed into a straight line, and he exuded a low-pressure aura.

"Ye Hui-kun, speaking of which, I should thank you for that bouquet of sunflowers from earlier." Zhi Shi, holding the flowers in her arms, walked gently beside Ye Hui, her tone tender, her purple eyes filled with genuine smiles.

"No need to thank me, it was a gift from the florist. I'm just passing on the flowers; it's nothing much from my own heart," Ye Hui said with a smile.

“But in the end, Ye Huijun specially gave it to me, and I appreciate his kindness, so I still want to thank you.” Zhi Shi insisted, then lowered her head and gently smelled the sunflower in her arms. The faint fragrance lingered around her nose, and her smile deepened.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

Well, since Zhi Shi had said so, Ye Hui no longer refused and readily accepted the gratitude.

Sakura, who was walking ahead, heard their conversation, turned around, and said earnestly with a bright smile on her face, "The way Tomoyo is holding the sunflower is just like a little sun. It makes people feel warm and happy, and it's so full of energy!"

"Really?" Tomoyo looked down at the sunflower in her arms. The bright yellow petals were particularly vibrant in the sunlight, highlighting her gentle features. "Hearing you say that, I like this bouquet even more."

"Yes, yes! It looks really good! It matches your outfit perfectly today!" Sakura nodded vigorously, her tone confident.

Just then, Li Meiling, who was walking at the front, suddenly stopped in front of the window of a simply decorated clothing store, her eyes fixed on the inside, and she couldn't move her feet any further.

"Mei Ling, why are you not leaving?" Sakura quickly walked to her side, followed her gaze to the shop window, and asked curiously.

In the shop window, a mannequin wearing a plain white dress stands quietly. The dress is a simple A-line design with a beautiful drape. The mannequin stands on one leg with the other leg slightly raised, and her arms are naturally outstretched. Her posture is graceful and unique, as if she is about to dance at any moment. She stands out among the other neatly dressed mannequins.

“That model! Her pose is so unique!” Li Meiling pointed and said curiously, “I’ve never seen a model pose like that before, it’s quite interesting.”

As Li Meiling spoke, she stood still and imitated the mannequin in the shop window. Her right foot was firmly planted on the ground, her left foot was slightly raised with her toes touching the ground, and her hands were naturally spread to the sides with her elbows slightly bent. She struck the same pose in place in a very professional manner.

She even straightened her chest and raised her head, trying to make her posture more relaxed.

"How is it? How is it? Do I look like the mannequin in the shop window? Doesn't it look exactly like the mannequin in the shop window?" Li Meiling turned to look at everyone, deliberately maintaining her pose and swaying her body.

"It's so similar! Meiling, you learned so quickly!" Sakura immediately clapped her hands in praise.

Tomoyo clapped her hands gently, "Mei-ling's pose is so energetic! It's more lively than the model's, and it looks great!"

Ye Hui leaned against the shop window and symbolically clapped his hands twice.

Only Li Xiaolang silently took two steps back, leaned against the wall next to him, put his hands behind his head, and deliberately turned his gaze to the other side of the street, pretending not to recognize Meiling, but his ears were secretly turning red.

He really didn't want to admit that he knew the person posing strangely on the street.
"Little Wolf! Don't just hide! Try it too! This pose is really fun, and it's not difficult at all!" Li Meiling not only didn't hold back, but got even more excited. She lowered her arm, waved vigorously at Li Xiaolang, and said excitedly and enthusiastically.

"I don't want to!" Li Xiaolang refused without even thinking, and even shrank back a little.

Making him pose like that on a busy street is less desirable than having him fight a tough Clow Card.

At least the latter can help you improve your skills.

The former is utterly shameful!
"Oh, just try it! It's not like you'll lose a piece of your flesh!" Li Meiling persisted, reaching out to grab Li Xiaolang's arm.

"I said no!" Li Xiaolang quickly dodged to the side, his cheeks flushing red. He was a little annoyed, but dared not raise his voice too much for fear of attracting the attention of passersby.

He no longer wanted to endure the strange stares from others!

Ye Hui stood aside, watching the two of them chase and dodge, and sighed inwardly.

Li Xiaolang, you're still too young and don't understand anything.

The more firmly you refuse, the more Meiling will pester you!
That's just a girl's little quirk~
[The genius disciple Li Xiaolang sternly refused the invitation from the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling to practice together! He believed that such indecent behavior should not be carried out in broad daylight!]

Ye Hui: “…”

He silently rubbed his forehead.

System, you've violated public morals!
"Meiling, let's go inside and take a look. This store has a really nice decor, and maybe they'll even have some clothes that suit you better." Tomoyo spoke up at the right moment, changing the subject and relieving Li Xiaolang's embarrassment.

"Oh right! I almost forgot about the important matter! Okay! Let's go in and take a look!" Li Meiling's attention was indeed diverted, and she gave up on continuing to pester Li Xiaolang. She excitedly pulled Xiaoying towards the entrance of the clothing store.

This clothing store has a sweet style, with light pink walls, shelves full of dresses decorated with lace and bows, and warm lighting, making it very popular with young girls.

As soon as Li Meiling entered the store, she was like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins, wandering among the clothes racks and constantly brushing her fingers over each piece of clothing.

"This white dress with lace is beautiful!!"

"This light blue dress is also nice; the skirt is so voluminous!"

"Hey, Kinomoto, come look at this pink dress! I think it would suit you perfectly, you'd look so cute in it!"

Sakura was also attracted by the beautiful clothes in the store. She followed Li Meiling to the clothes rack and picked them out. Every now and then, she would pick up a piece and try it on herself. The two chattered excitedly about the styles and colors.

Tomoyo, carrying a camera, followed behind them, recording their serious expressions as they chose clothes and their excitement as they tried them on.

She would occasionally offer suggestions, saying gently, "Sakura would look so cute in this pink dress, the color suits your skin tone perfectly~"

"Meiling, this yellow cropped top will make you look more energetic, and it goes perfectly with white shorts."

Ye Hui wasn't interested in the girls' clothes. He glanced around the store and saw a light gray sofa in the corner. He walked over and sat down, resting his hands on his knees, quietly watching the three people picking out clothes not far away, looking somewhat languid.

Li Xiaolang also came over and sat down next to Ye Hui, leaning slightly against the back of the sofa.

He glanced at Li Meiling, who was excitedly rummaging through clothes in front of the clothes rack, and sighed softly with a sense of helplessness, but there wasn't much annoyance in his eyes.

"Li, you don't seem to really enjoy shopping," Ye Hui said casually, turning around to speak first.

"Mm." Li Xiaolang nodded, his voice low.

He felt that shopping was a huge waste of time.

It can neither enhance strength nor consolidate the Daoist principles.

In his opinion, it would be better to spend that time cultivating or practicing swordsmanship.

Even organizing talismans is more useful than wandering aimlessly through the streets.

"Then why did you come along?" Ye Hui glanced at him.

"It's all because Meiling insisted on dragging me here. She said shopping alone is boring, but when I arrived, you were all here," Li Xiaolang said helplessly.

“You can refuse, though. With your personality, if you really want to refuse, Meiling probably won’t force you, right?” Ye Hui shrugged.

“I…” Li Xiaolang was speechless. He opened his mouth, but didn’t know how to reply.

He could indeed refuse.

There are countless reasons to refuse.

But when I saw Meiling's expectant eyes, the words that were on the tip of my tongue turned into "I know".

Ye Hui chuckled inwardly as he looked at his embarrassed expression.

Stop being hypocritical, Li Xiaolang.

Admit it, you wanted to come!
Just as Ye Hui and Li Xiaolang were chatting, a noticeable commotion suddenly came from the backpack on Xiaoying's shoulder. Accompanied by the rustling sound of fabric, a muffled, dissatisfied voice came from inside: "I'm hungry! I want to eat something! If I don't eat something soon, I'm going to faint from hunger!"

Xiao Ke was fidgeting restlessly inside the backpack, its little paws scratching at the fabric from time to time in protest.

Heavens above, how could it be imprisoned again and starving again!

Sakura was startled by the sudden noise and quickly covered the opening of her backpack with her hand.

She quickly looked left and right, surveying the entire store.

Fortunately, music was playing in the store, and the volume wasn't too low.

Other customers were focused on choosing clothes, and the staff were tidying up the shelves; no one heard anything.

After confirming safety.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gently patted her chest.

Then, carrying her backpack, she quickly walked to the sofa where Ye Hui and Li Xiaolang were sitting, squatted down, brought the backpack to her ear, and whispered to Xiao Ke inside, "Xiao Ke! Keep your voice down! This is a shop. If someone hears you, it'll be troublesome!"

"But I'm really hungry!" Xiao Ke said pitifully, sounding a little aggrieved. "My stomach has been rumbling for a while now!"

"Didn't you just eat a ton of dorayaki and cake at noon? How come you're hungry again after only a few hours?" Sakura sighed, somewhat exasperated, and tapped her backpack.

"Would you skip dinner just because you ate lunch? Besides, this isn't just ordinary hunger; I need to replenish my energy to store magic power!" Xiao Ke retorted confidently.

Sakura pouted.

This guy always uses the excuse of needing to store up magic power whenever he's hungry!

I wonder how much magic power can be stored in its round little body?
Anyway, whenever magic is needed, it's always the first to complain of being tired. What's the point of storing it?
"I hear you say that every day, but I haven't seen you store up much magic power." Ye Hui sat on the sofa, glanced at his backpack, raised an eyebrow, and teased.

Kero: "┗(｀o)┓... That's because the Clow Cards I used before weren't worth my time! If I encounter a powerful one, I can definitely unleash my full magical power!"

However, its voice was noticeably weaker, but it remained stubborn and deliberately patted the backpack with its paw, emphasizing that it was also very powerful.

"But it's not evening yet, there's still a long time before dinner," Sakura bluntly exposed its excuse.

I have no way to refute this.

Xiao Ke smacked her lips: "..."

Sakura, why are you taking this so seriously?
After a few seconds of silence, Xiao Ke started acting like a brat again, waving her arms and legs in her backpack: "(￣へ￣) I don't care! I don't care! I want to eat now, or I'll keep making a fuss!"

"Okay, okay, I know. We'll go get something to eat after we finish shopping at this store. Can you just bear with it a little longer?" Sakura softened her tone to soothe it, afraid that it would really make a fuss and attract other people's attention. She gently stroked the surface of the backpack, stroking Kero's fur.

"Okay, I'll just have to bear with it for a little while longer. Don't lie to me!" Xiao Ke finally calmed down.

Sakura stood up, turned to look at Ye Hui, and said with a slightly embarrassed and apologetic tone, "Ye Hui-kun, shall we go get something to eat later? Xiao Ke seems really hungry. If we don't let it eat, it might really throw a tantrum."

“Great! We’ve been walking around for so long, everyone must be getting a little hungry.” Ye Hui nodded readily and stood up from the sofa. “I know a new takoyaki shop nearby. I saw a long queue when I passed by yesterday. I heard it’s authentic Osaka style, so it should taste pretty good. Want to try it?”

"Takoyaki? Yay!" Sakura's eyes lit up.

"Wait a minute, Kinomoto! I haven't finished shopping yet!" Just then, Li Meiling peeked out from behind a row of clothes racks, holding a pink top in her hand. "Wait for me for ten more minutes, just ten minutes!"

"You brat, I'm hungry! Not even ten minutes!" Xiao Ke couldn't help but peek out from the gap in her backpack and yell at her in dissatisfaction when she heard Li Meiling's words.

"Then just bear with it a little longer! I'll be done soon, very soon!" Li Meiling waved to Xiao Ke, then quickly crawled back behind the clothes rack to continue rummaging through the clothes.

Watching her disappearing figure, Xiao Ke clenched her little paws in anger and stomped her foot inside her backpack.

"……(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻Why is everyone bullying me! All they do is make me wait!"

Ye Hui and Xiao Ying exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.

Sigh, if I don't bully you, who else should I bully?

Who told you to be everyone's recognized mascot?

Ye Hui chuckled as he watched Li Meiling disappear back behind the clothes rack.

Sure enough, after waiting for about ten minutes, Li Meiling finally walked out of the clothing store, satisfied, carrying a large shopping bag in each hand, both bags bulging with contents.

It's clear that you've gained a lot.

She had a satisfied smile on her face, and even her walk had a little bit of energy.

Sakura was also carrying a small white paper bag. It contained a light pink headband that Tomoyo had specially chosen for her when she was picking out clothes, saying it would match her hairstyle perfectly.

No matter how much Sakura refused, Tomoyo insisted on giving it to her, and in the end, she had no choice but to accept it.

"Kero is too noisy. Shall we go get something to eat now?" Sakura said, while reaching out to press down on the backpack in her arms, where Kero was still fidgeting restlessly.

"I'm starving! If I don't eat something soon, I'll turn into a skinny little Ke!" Ke's voice came from the backpack, filled with resentment.

Ye Hui looked at Xiao Ying's helpless expression, as if saying, "My child is making a fuss again," and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

I'm afraid Xiao Ke will be even more mischievous than a real child.
Especially when it comes to food!
"Let's go, I know where that takoyaki shop is, I'll take you there." Ye Hui took the lead and walked at the front, heading towards the corner of the commercial street with a leisurely pace.

The takoyaki shop is located in an inconspicuous corner of the commercial street. The shop is small, just a tiny storefront. A red cloth curtain hangs at the entrance, with the words "Osaka Takoyaki" written on it in white paint. The curtain sways gently in the wind.

Despite its remote location, their business is booming, with queues stretching from the store entrance all the way to the street corner. Most of the people in the queue are young people of similar age, along with a few parents with children.

"So many people..." Li Meiling looked at the long queue, and her excitement from shopping just now dissipated in an instant. She showed a somewhat dejected expression and stopped in her tracks. "How long will we have to wait to eat? Maybe by the time it's our turn, the takoyaki will be sold out."

"That's right! By the time it's our turn, I'll be starving! I won't even have the strength to bite into a takoyaki!" Xiao Ke's voice came from the backpack again, her resentment even stronger.

Sakura quickly reached out and pressed down on her backpack, coaxing in a low voice, "Keep your voice down! There are so many people here, it would be terrible if someone heard us! Just bear with it a little longer, we'll be able to eat soon."

"Don't worry, there's no need to queue," Ye Hui said calmly, standing next to the line.

After he finished speaking, he walked straight to the front of the line and whispered a few words to the boy at the front and the shop owner—presumably he paid extra to have them make a few more servings and give them priority.

Although the people behind him were a little confused, they didn't say anything when they saw Ye Hui's polite attitude and the large sum of money he took out.

Less than two minutes later, Ye Hui returned carrying a paper bag containing several steaming hot takoyaki. Even before opening the bag, the rich aroma of soy sauce and seaweed filled the air, and steam seeped out slightly through the paper bag.

"All done." He took a box of takoyaki out of the bag and handed it to Sakura. The box was printed with a cute octopus pattern. "Eat it while it's hot. It's freshly made and should still be very hot."

"Ye Hui, how did you do that? So many people were in line, how did you get it so quickly?" Li Meiling leaned closer, looking at the paper bag in Ye Hui's hand with disbelief and curiosity. "Money power," Ye Hui said succinctly.

Li Meiling: "..."

She opened her mouth, then let out a soft hum.

Although I was a little annoyed by this shortcut, I had to admit that having money does save a lot of trouble in situations like this.

Or it could mean doing whatever you want!

[Li Meiling's mood score +12]

[Li Meiling, a body-cultivating girl, is envious of the enormous amount of spirit stones you possess! Watching you effortlessly take the scraps left over from the powerful beings, she secretly resolves to work hard to earn money and become as wealthy as you!]

Ye Hui ignored her reaction and took out a few more boxes of takoyaki from the bag, handing them to Zhi Shi and her respectively.

Finally, he handed it to Li Xiaolang, who was standing to the side. Although he didn't say anything, his eyes were fixed on the takoyaki. Although he didn't show that he was hungry, he was obviously a little hungry after walking around for so long.

"Let's find a place to sit down and eat. It's not convenient to eat standing here, and we might burn ourselves," Tomoyo suggested, taking the takoyaki and looking at the passersby around them.

Ye Hui nodded, his gaze sweeping around. He quickly noticed an empty wooden bench on the street not far away, with several potted plants next to it, and it looked very clean.

"There are benches over there, let's go sit there."

The group, carrying takoyaki, quickly walked to the bench and sat down in turn.

Sakura and Tomoyo sat on the far right, Ye Hui sat in the middle, and Li Meiling and Li Xiaolang sat on the far left, making it just enough to fill the seats.

As soon as Sakura settled down on the bench, she unzipped her backpack.

If we don't let Xiao Ke out soon, this guy is going to go crazy.

Sure enough, as soon as the zipper was pulled open a crack, Keroberos pounced out of the backpack like an arrow released from a bow, its wings not even having a chance to fully spread before heading straight for the steaming box of takoyaki in Sakura's hand.

"Mine! Mine! These are all mine!" it shouted as it hugged a takoyaki ball bigger than its head with its little paws, opened its mouth and took a bite. The sauce instantly smeared all over its face, and the fur at the corner of its mouth was stained brown. It looked disheveled and funny.

"Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you, be careful not to burn your tongue!" Sakura shook her head helplessly as she looked at its starving appearance, and reached into her pocket to take out a tissue to wipe the sauce off its face.

Seeing this, Ye Hui raised his hand and took out several bottles of transparent spiritual juice from his storage ring. The bottles were made of light green glass, and the juice inside had a faint luster and a hint of spiritual sweetness.

He distributed the juice to everyone in turn: "Takoyaki can be a bit greasy, so have some juice to cleanse your palate."

"It's not greasy at all! This takoyaki is so delicious! The outer skin is crispy, and when you bite into it, you can taste the chewy octopus pieces inside. The sauce is also very rich!" Li Meiling took a bite of the takoyaki, and her eyes lit up instantly. Even with something in her mouth, she couldn't help but praise it. There was a little sauce on the corner of her mouth, but she didn't care at all.

Tomoyo didn't rush to eat; instead, she took out a camera and slowly panned the lens across everyone.

She first focused on Sakura, watching Sakura take small bites of takoyaki and occasionally wipe Kero's mouth. Resting her chin on her hand, her eyes sparkled with hearts: "Sakura looks so cute eating takoyaki, so gentle, so kawaii~"

After admiring it for a while, she turned the camera to Li Meiling: "Meiling is also very energetic, she eats with such gusto."

Then she moved on to Li Xiaolang, who was eating in small bites. Zhi Shi paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Li Xiaolang... well, you're eating very quietly and politely."

Finally, she focused the camera on Ye Hui.

Ye Hui happened to look up and meet his gaze.

A hint of a smile flashed in Tomoyo's eyes: "Ye Hui-kun is very handsome too~"

As Ye Hui listened to Zhi Shi's live commentary, he couldn't help but smile.

Tomoyo-chan, isn't this preferential treatment a bit too obvious?

Sakura is praised for being cute and gentle, while Meiling is praised for being energetic.

When it came to Li Xiaolang, all that remained was quiet.

However, he was still quite pleased with being complimented on his good looks at the end.
[Tomoyo of Daidoji Temple is very satisfied with your performance! She thinks that you, this walking spirit stone supplier and spirit food cook, are actually quite useful!]

Ye Hui: “…”

His lips twitched, and he gritted his teeth inwardly.

System, you just wait!

I'll take you apart and reprogram you one day!
Let me show you what it means to be a good talker!
Just then, Xiao Ke had already devoured several, or rather, a whole box of takoyaki.

It patted its round belly contentedly and let out a burp that smelled of takoyaki: "Burp... I'm so full... I should have enough magic power now!"

"All you ever think about is eating," Ye Hui glanced at it.

"I told you I'm storing magic power! What do you know!" Xiao Ke retorted.

This phrase has almost become its catchphrase.

Ye Hui was so tired of hearing it.

"Really?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping over its belly, which was noticeably rounder now. "To me, you're just gaining weight. You probably can't even fit into the pants Zhi Shi made for you anymore, right?"

"You're lying! I haven't gained any weight!" Xiao Ke glared accusingly at Ye Hui. "You brat! All you do is bully me! Once I fully recover my true form and possess powerful magic, I'll definitely..."

[Kerberos's Mood Value +14]

"What can you do to me?" Ye Hui looked at it with a smile and said kindly.

"I...I..." Xiao Ke looked at Ye Hui's seemingly gentle but actually extremely oppressive smile and suddenly became timid.

The harsh words that were on the tip of its tongue were swallowed back instantly, and its wings drooped.

It hesitated for a long time before turning its head away and muttering under its breath, "Hmph! I won't stoop to your level! I'm a magnanimous person! You brat!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +15]

Everyone couldn't help but laugh as they watched the interaction between the human and the beast.

After eating takoyaki,
They rested on the bench for a while longer.

Kero lay on Sakura's lap, contentedly taking a nap.

"Where are we going next?" Sakura took a sip of her spirit juice, the sweet taste dispelling the cloying feeling. She looked at the people around her and asked expectantly.

“I know a new photo booth shop opened nearby. I saw it when I passed by yesterday. They have all the latest models of machines, and lots of cute stickers and filters. It looks really interesting! Want to try it out? I guarantee the photos will turn out great!” Li Meiling suggested.

Sakura's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously: "Okay! Let's go take some photo booth pictures! I've never tried a photo booth machine before!"

"I'm fine with anything." Tomoyo smiled and nodded, still fiddling with the camera in her hand.

As long as I'm with Sakura and Ye Huijun, I don't care where we go.

Ye Hui naturally had no objections.

His plan for today was simply to spend time with Sakura and Tomoyo and have fun.

He would go wherever they wanted to go.

As for Li Xiaolang...

His opinions were never very important.

In any case, Li Meiling would eventually half-drag and half-persuade her to go with her anyway.

The photo booth is located in the commercial street. Pushing open the glass door, you are greeted by a strong atmosphere of girlish charm.

The walls were painted a light pink, colorful balloons and fairy lights hung from the ceiling, and the shelves were filled with all kinds of cute headbands, glasses frames and other photo props. Even the air seemed to be filled with a sweet fragrance.

"Wow, this place is so cute!" Sakura's eyes lit up as soon as she entered the store. Her gaze was drawn to the decorations around her, and she unconsciously slowed her pace as she exclaimed in delight.

"Right, right! I've wanted to come here for a long time, but I just couldn't find anyone to come with. That little wolf just wouldn't come with me." Li Meiling excitedly grabbed Xiaoying's wrist and led her back and forth between several photo booth machines, pointing to the preview images on the machine screens. "Look at this one! The background of this machine is dessert-themed, with pictures of cakes and ice cream!"

"And this one! It can add a crown effect!" She pointed to another machine, "Oh, right, and this one too! It's animal-themed, you can add stickers like cat ears and a bunny tail, it's super cute!"

The two girls chattered away.

One minute I think this theme is nice, the next I think that special effect is interesting.

For a moment, I was caught in a dilemma, standing in the middle of the machine, unable to make a decision.

Li Xiaolang followed behind them, his hands in his pockets, looking at the pink decorations and cute props all over the store, feeling uncomfortable all over.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi walked at the back. Zhi Shi's camera never stopped, the lens steadily following Sakura's figure, recording her serious look when choosing equipment and her surprised expression when she saw cute decorations.

Hehehe~
Hehehehehe~
Sakura is so cute!
"Sakura and Meiling both seem very happy. This atmosphere is so nice." Tomoyo took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement, and looked at the two playful figures in front of her, her purple eyes curving into a gentle arc.

"Yes." Ye Hui nodded, his gaze falling on Xiaoying, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

“I’ve decided! Let’s shoot this!” Li Meiling suddenly stopped and pointed to a silver-cased machine at the very back. “This is the newest model. The salesperson just said that you can adjust the filters yourself and add stickers manually. It’s super feature-rich!”

"Great! Let's choose this one!" Sakura nodded repeatedly without hesitation.

Five people...

Oh no, it was five people plus a little dog that had just woken up and was still sleepy, crammed into a small photo booth, which instantly made it seem a bit crowded.

The cubicle is only about one square meter, just the right size for two people to stand in.

The five people and the small animal were almost shoulder to shoulder, making it difficult to even turn around.

Ye Hui was squeezed in the middle, with Sakura and Tomoyo on his side.

Little Wolf and Meiling were on the other side.

"This is too crowded..." Li Xiaolang frowned and subconsciously moved to the side, trying to create some distance.

"Oh, it's more lively when it's crowded! Taking photos is all about creating a great atmosphere with lots of people!" Li Meiling said, deliberately leaning closer to him and gently bumping his arm with her shoulder, teasing him.

Li Xiaolang's body stiffened instantly, and a blush involuntarily rose on his cheeks. He quickly moved to the side, trying to keep his distance from her, and his eyes darted away.

"Come on, everyone, stand up straight! Get closer! Look at the camera! Smile!" Li Meiling acted like a commander, standing at the front adjusting the equipment settings and speaking to the people behind her.

A countdown timer popped up on the screen.

"Three, two, one!"

The numbers flashed by in sequence.

Accompanied by a crisp notification sound.

"Crack!"

The first photo freezes in time.

Sakura and Li Meiling made big peace signs with bright smiles on their faces.

Tomoyo tilted her head slightly, a gentle smile on her lips, her eyes soft.

Ye Hui stood in the center, a slight smile playing on his lips, his demeanor composed.

Only Li Xiaolang stood stiffly on the far side, his lips pressed into a straight line, looking somewhat restrained.

"Next one! Let's make funny faces! That will make the photos more interesting!" Li Meiling suggested, looking at the newly printed photos.

"Yay! I'll go first!" Sakura was the first to respond, winking at the camera and sticking out her tongue playfully.

Tomoyo also wrinkled her nose slightly and turned down the corners of her mouth, making a cute face, which was completely different from her usual gentle appearance, making her even more... well, you know.

Ye Hui coughed twice and stood up straight.

Li Meiling boldly stuck out her tongue at the camera and even made a devil horn gesture with her hand.

Li Xiaolang, however, merely frowned, his brows furrowing more tightly than usual, his eyes remaining serious. He didn't look like a ghost face at all; instead, he appeared even more ferocious.

"Little Wolf! That won't do! Funny faces are supposed to be exaggerated to be funny, but yours looks like you're angry!" Li Meiling said, looking at the preview on the screen, and pushed his arm. "Try it again, and be serious!"

"I can't." Li Xiaolang pursed his lips, his tone somewhat stiff.

“I’ll teach you! It’s very simple!” Li Meiling said, reaching out her hand towards Li Xiaolang’s cheek.

"What are you doing! Stop it! Don't touch my face!" Li Xiaolang instantly became alert, his body jerking backward while he reached out to block Li Meiling's hand.

The two of them made a mess of things, one reaching out with his claws and the other frantically dodging.

Just then, the machine's countdown ended.

There was a "click".

The second photo was taken immediately.

A photo preview immediately appeared on the screen.

Li Meiling stretched out her arm, her fingers reaching towards Li Xiaolang's face, a sly smile on her face. Li Xiaolang tilted his head back slightly, his eyes wide open, looking terrified as he dodged, his expression stiff yet comical.

Sakura and Tomoyo stood by, watching them play around, their eyes crinkling with laughter. Only Ye Hui remained calm, looking at the camera with a faint smile on his lips, as if the playful fight had nothing to do with him, displaying a unique kind of composure.

"Hahahaha! Little Wolf, this photo of you is hilarious! Your expression looks like you've seen a ghost!" Li Meiling looked at the photo on the screen and laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight. While laughing, she patted Li Xiaolang's arm, completely unaware of his increasingly dark expression.

Li Xiaolang's face was now as black as the bottom of a pot, his brows were tightly furrowed, and his teeth were clenched so tightly they made a slight noise.

The following photos are even more full of surprises and fun.

The scene shows Tomoyo holding a camera, pointing the lens at Sakura who is making a peace sign, and she can't help but smile herself.

There's a candid shot of Kero perched on Sakura's shoulder, baring his teeth and brandishing his claws at the camera, looking domineering.

Sakura and Tomoyo secretly flanked Ye Hui, making peace signs at the camera, while Ye Hui bowed his head slightly in response.

There was also the scene where Li Meiling forcibly grabbed Li Xiaolang's hand, making him make a heart shape with her hands. Li Xiaolang resisted, but couldn't break free.
The entire process was filmed.

Li Xiaolang's expression was...
Who am I? Where am I? Why am I here... doing these childish things with these little brats!
Ye Hui stood aside, watching Li Xiaolang's lifeless expression, and couldn't help but silently shed a tear of sympathy for him.

Li Xiaolang, thank you for your hard work.

You've really gone to great lengths to provide emotional support for your cousin.

Unfortunately, these emotional values ​​cannot be transferred to him.

What a pity!

After taking the photos, it's time to choose backgrounds and stickers for decoration.

Various background and sticker options with vibrant colors and a wide variety of styles pop up on the machine's screen.

"I want this cherry blossom background! It's so pink and looks so gentle, it matches our atmosphere today perfectly!" Sakura immediately spotted the cherry blossom background on the screen and pointed to the option.

(End of this chapter)