Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

As the two walked hand in hand past a milk tea shop, Shen Qingyi suddenly stopped.

She turned her head to look at the storefront next to her with its red signboard, her eyes curving slightly.

"Land journey".

"Um?"

Lu Xing followed her gaze.

A few people were queuing outside the milk tea shop, and upbeat music was playing inside. New product posters were pasted on the glass windows.

Things like taro paste and boba...

At a glance, everything was something Lu Xing didn't quite understand.

Shen Qingyi raised her other hand and pointed to the shop.

"I want to drink milk tea."

She paused for a moment, then looked at Lu Xing, her voice light and cheerful.

"Wait here for me, don't go away."

Lu Xing was a beat slow to react.

"Okay."

Shen Qingyi was going to buy milk tea, so naturally she had to let go of her responsibilities.

The fingers were slowly pulled away from the palm.

Lu Xing stood still, watching Shen Qingyi walk into the store.

As she walks, her long hair sways with her steps, and her back view is slender and clean.

As she passed by the store, two boys who were waiting for drinks turned their heads and glanced at her almost simultaneously.

Lu Xing watched this scene silently; it wasn't the first time he'd seen it.

From the school gate to the noodle shop, and then out of the noodle shop, I don't know how many eyes I attracted along the way.

Lu Xing looked down at his hands.

The hand that had just been holding hers still retained a slight warmth.

He instinctively clenched his fist, his fingertips curled slightly, then he released them.

A feeling of emptiness inexplicably welled up inside me.

They only held hands for a short while.

But the moment he let go, Lu Xing felt a sense of unease.

It's like something that should have been held has been lost.

Lu Xing was startled by his own thought.

no……

Wake up, Lu Xing?

Holding hands is already strange enough, how can you still have a withdrawal reaction?

I'm really going to get my kidneys pinched in a bit!

He looked up at the milk tea shop again.

Through the glass window, you can see Shen Qingyi standing in front of the order counter.

She was looking down at the menu.

When the shop assistant spoke to her, the smile on her face was noticeably brighter than when she spoke to other customers.

Lu Xing: "..."

Great, it's another privilege based on looks.

Lu Xing stood by the roadside, lost in thought.

My hands are so soft.

She didn't seem to resist his approach at all.

Okay, actually, she was the one who took the initiative to approach him.

Lu Xing could certainly sense Shen Qingyi's special feelings for him...

The question is, why?

If it's just lust at first sight, that's not quite right either.

Lu Xing doesn't think he's ugly.

But I wasn't confident enough to make a girl of that caliber fall in love at first sight.

The image of the freshman orientation flashed through Lu Xing's mind, and his heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

It seems... that mind reading isn't always possible?

He raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

Could it really be a monster that has become a spirit?

Even if they were both demons, even in their previous lives, the two of them had no connection...

Why did she approach me?

As Lu Xing was thinking, the door of the milk tea shop was pushed open.

"Old...cough, Lu Xing."

A soft voice came from ahead.

Lu Xing came to his senses.

Shen Qingyi walked towards him with two drinks in her hands.

One of the cups is a patterned cup and is not transparent, so you can't tell what you're drinking from.

The other cup was clearly lemon tea.

The pale yellow tea liquor is visible inside the transparent cup, with lemon slices swaying in the breeze.

Shen Qingyi walked up to Lu Xing and held up the cup of lemon tea.

"Here you are."

Lu Xing was stunned for a moment.

"For me?"

"Um."

Shen Qingyi pouted, her tone carrying a hint of self-righteousness.

"You insisted on paying for the meal, so let me treat you to a cup of tea~"

After saying that, she smiled slightly and added:

"Most people don't dislike lemon tea, so choosing this shouldn't be a bad choice, right?"

Lu Xing took the cup of lemon tea somewhat blankly.

When your fingers touch the cup, a cool sensation comes from your fingertips.

He subconsciously looked down at the label on the cup.

50% sugar, less ice.

Lu Xing stopped moving.

He glanced at the girl in front of him with a complicated expression.

Shen Qingyi was inserting a straw, her expression as natural as if nothing had happened.

But Lu Xing's mind was in turmoil.

He really enjoys lemon tea, especially in the summer.

He prefers a refreshing drink like lemon tea to the overly sweet taste of milk tea.

But he doesn't like too much sugar, because it's too sweet and cloying.

But if you don't add any sugar, it will be so sour that it won't taste like anything.

So when he orders lemon tea, he usually asks for 50% sugar and less ice.

Five parts sugar is just right to balance the sourness without being too sweet.

Less ice is because too much ice will dilute the flavor, and by the end, it will just be a glass of bland water.

All that's left is water, and you're still drinking at the market...

But how did she know all this?

We probably didn't talk about these things when we chatted.

Lu Xing stared at the label for a moment, then looked at Shen Qingyi.

Shen Qingyi bit her straw, looking at him with clear eyes.

"What's wrong?"

She asked the question very naturally.

Naturally, Lu Xing wondered if he was overthinking things.

Perhaps it's just a coincidence...

Does this mean that many people choose 50% sugar when ordering lemon tea?

Perhaps this is what the general public tastes!

Ok……

That must be it!

Lu Xing tried hard to convince himself.

However, he was not very successful in persuading them.

Lu Xing felt increasingly confused as he thought about it, but he didn't know where to begin asking.

Should I just ask her if she read my memories and knows all sorts of other magic?

What should I do if I'm mistaken for having chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)...?

Worse still, Shen Qingyi might actually nod with a smile.

That would be even more terrifying.

Lu Xing ultimately suppressed these questions for the time being.

He nodded slightly.

"Thanks."

Shen Qingyi looked at him, her smile deepening.

"You're so kind!"

"Besides, I promised to treat you today."

Lu Xing understood her meaning and said helplessly:

"In that situation, how could I not pay..."

Lu Xing wasn't necessarily going to rush to pay.

With so many people in the noodle shop secretly watching them, the owner even defined their relationship.

Standing there waiting for her to pay at this moment, Lu Xing didn't dare to imagine the pressure of being stared at...

Shen Qingyi seemed to notice the gazes around the milk tea shop.

She didn't pay much attention, and just moved a little closer to Lu Xing.

The distance between their shoulders suddenly shortened.

Lu Xing had just inserted the straw and hadn't even had a chance to take a sip when he felt her lean closer.

Shen Qingyi lowered her voice and said softly:

"This meal doesn't count."

Lu Xing looked at her.

"Huh? Why isn't it counted?"

Shen Qingyi raised her eyes and looked at him intently:

"I didn't treat you just now, so it doesn't count."

She spoke with a very serious expression.

Lu Xing was somewhat helpless.

"Actually, it's really unnecessary..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Qingyi had already gently shaken her head.

"no."

Her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable seriousness.

"We agreed that I would treat you, but you paid first, so of course it doesn't count."

Lu Xing: "..."

Shen Qingyi winked slyly and continued:

"So I'll definitely invite them back next time I have the time."

Lu Xing opened his mouth, instinctively wanting to find an excuse to refuse her.

As it turned out, Shen Qingyi seemed to have anticipated all his escape routes.

She raised her hand and gently pointed her index finger at Lu Xing's nose.

The movement didn't actually touch, but it stopped very close.

The girl's fingertips were fair and slender, and her nails were clean and rounded.

She looked at Lu Xing with a beaming smile:

"No refusing allowed!"

"I can get angry, you know~"

Lu Xing looked at the fingers so close to his eyes, then at the girl's smiling eyes.

All the prepared words were suddenly blocked.

Ok……

Isn't this a form of forced buying and selling?

But when Shen Qingyi said those words, her expression was so vivid that it didn't seem like she was giving him a command at all.

It was more like she was being affectionate with him.

Lu Xing was a little overwhelmed by her gaze.

He remained silent for two seconds, then finally looked away and coughed softly.

"Ahem...we'll talk about it later."

"Don't say it later."

Shen Qingyi immediately corrected her.

You have to agree first.

Lu Xing: "..."

Why is this person pushing their luck?

Lu Xing held the cup of lemon tea and took a sip.

My feelings were even more complicated.

How can she even pick the right flavor of tea?

Shen Qingyi watched him take a sip, her eyes brightening slightly.

"How is it?"

"It tastes pretty good."

Lu Xing told the truth.

Shen Qingyi's lips curled up slightly.

"That's good."

As if her scheme had finally succeeded, she said with a smile:

"If you drink my lemon tea, it means you've agreed to my request."

Looking at her profile, Lu Xing felt a surge of relief, finally letting go of some heavy burdens.

Forget it.

It's not a huge deal.

Continuing to refuse seems a bit too dramatic.

Lu Xing finally nodded:

"All right."

Shen Qingyi immediately looked up.

"You really agreed?"

Lu Xing sighed:

"Yes, I agree."

Shen Qingyi's eyes curved into a beautiful arc.

"That's more like it, good boy."

Lu Xing: "..."

Something feels off.

He lowered his head, took another sip of lemon tea, and took the lead.

"It's getting late, let's go back to school."

"Um."

Shen Qingyi responded softly and quickly followed in his footsteps.

The lights of the commercial street blend together in the night.

Lu walked on the outside, and Shen Qingyi walked beside him.

The two were very close together.

Lu Xing was still thinking about the lemon tea.

The next second, the back of his hand was lightly touched.

Lu Xing paused, but did not turn around.

Two seconds passed.

The back of that hand gently touched him again.

Lu Xing: "..."

Does this move look familiar?

Shen Qingyi looked straight ahead, her expression so natural that it seemed she hadn't done anything.

But a sly glint flashed in his eyes.

Lu Xing pretended not to notice and continued walking forward.

Shen Qingyi continued to follow.

Then the back of her hand gently touched me again.

Lu Xing finally couldn't help but turn his head to look at her.

Shen Qingyi happened to be looking over as well.

She blinked, looking completely innocent.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Xing looked at her, opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"you……"

Shen Qingyi's lips twitched slightly, and she almost laughed out loud.

"I don't know."

She spoke in a light and straightforward voice:

"Perhaps the road is too narrow?"

Lu Xing glanced at the sidewalk, which was wide enough for four or five people to walk on.

"..."

Do you want to listen to what you're saying?

Shen Qingyi showed no sign of guilt whatsoever, and even moved a little closer to him.

This time, she didn't gently touch him with the back of her hand.

Instead, it was placed directly next to his hand.

The warm touch was faint, like a silent urging.

Lu Xing remained silent for a moment, then completely gave up.

He didn't say anything more, but instead took her hand.

Shen Qingyi's fingers quickly returned the grip, the movement light and natural.

Lu Xing's palm was once again filled with that softness.

Shen Qingyi looked down at their clasped hands.

A satisfied smile crept onto his lips.