Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

He dragged himself to the bedside, and without even changing his clothes, collapsed onto the floor.

When I opened my eyes again, the room was dark.

Ding Heng groggily picked up his phone and checked the time—6:10 PM.

He rubbed his eyes, got up, took a shower, changed into a simple black T-shirt and work pants, grabbed his car keys, and went downstairs.

There was a domestically produced Changan SUV parked in the garage downstairs. It was black and looked neither new nor old.

This is a car my family bought a few years ago. It wasn't expensive, but it's spacious, sturdy, and durable.

Ding Heng just got his driver's license, so he's using it to practice.

As he sat in the driver's seat, a surge of excitement welled up inside him.

When a man first takes the wheel alone, his hormones begin to surge.

Whether you're holding a steering wheel or twin ponytails...

Ding Heng drove carefully, keeping the speed very slow, and only turned into the side street after twenty minutes.

The old street is lined with long-established shops on both sides. Xie Baoyang's food stall is located in the middle section. The storefront is not big, but business has always been good.

It's only a little past six o'clock, and most of the plastic tables and chairs outside are already occupied.

Just as Ding Heng parked his car on the side of the road, a boy wearing a white basketball jersey and about 1.75 meters tall came out of the store with a smile. It was Xie Baoyang.

"You're here so early?"

"Have Li Meng and the others arrived yet?"

"Not yet, it's only seven o'clock."

"Hurry up, let Auntie stir-fry some noodles for me first. I've been sleeping until now, I'm starving!"

"Why are you having fried noodles?" Xie Baoyang put his arm around him and led him into the shop. "Let's drink later, save your room!"

"I drove here."

Ding Heng shook the car keys, and Xie Baoyang responded with a "hey".

"That's not fair of you..."

"They'll all be drunk soon, someone has to take them home."

"That's true! Okay, I'll let you off the hook tonight."

The two walked into the store while talking, and just as they stepped onto the stairs, Ding Heng's phone screen suddenly lit up.

[Lucky Zhao]: Brother Ding Heng, guess where I am now?

Ding Heng was taken aback and replied with a question mark.

[Lucky Zhao]: Guess what character I'm cosplaying?

【Lucky Zhao】: [Surprise.jpg]!!!

【Lucky Zhao】: [Location Information]

Ding Heng checked the location; the distance was less than 300 meters.

Helpless, he had no choice but to follow the location to the intersection of the side street, where he saw Zhao Yanxi jumping and waving under the streetlights in the distance.

She had very light makeup and her hair was dyed silver-white, cosplaying a casual outfit from Jetwind in Valorant.

The upper body is a loose-fitting sports jacket with black, white, red and blue color blocking, with a pure white short-sleeved shirt underneath. The lower body is black hot pants that make a pair of long, straight white legs look long and slender. Paired with gray and white sneakers, it adds a touch of dynamism.

The overall design is sleek and unrestrained, with a touch of cool and aloofness.

Because this Jett outfit is more casual, those who know her will recognize her as a cosplayer, while those who don't will just think of her as a cool girl with dyed silver hair.

"Brother Ding Heng!"

Zhao Yanxi, carrying a small schoolbag, walked briskly to Ding Heng, the soles of her sneakers tapping lightly on the sidewalk.

She tilted her head up, her eyes crinkling with a smile: "You won't be angry that I came here so abruptly, will you?"

Ding Heng looked Zhao Yanxi up and down, then suddenly reached out and forcefully grabbed a strand of silver hair from behind her ear.

"Ouch!"

Zhao Yanxi winced in pain and glared at him playfully, "It's not a wig!"

Ding Heng let go and asked, "When did you dye it?"

"It's a one-time hair dye, it'll come off after one or two washes."

Zhao Yanxi shook her head and struck a pose: "How about it, isn't my Jett look cool?"

Ding Heng stared into her light blue contact lenses: "Are you really sure? Will you come to dinner with me?"

Zhao Yanxi held up her small schoolbag: "I brought my change of pajamas, I can't just turn around and go back to Zhuzhou now, can I?"

Ding Heng had to admit that taking Zhao Yanxi to a dinner party was definitely enough to save face.

This Jett cosplay set, in particular, will definitely make Xie Baoyang and his fellow gamers scream with excitement.

But how long have I known this girl?

They're practically begging to give it to you...

"How did you end up cosplaying as this?"

"It's because someone refuses to tell me anything!"

Zhao Yanxi grumbled softly, "I had no choice but to check it myself. Luckily, my QQ friends can see my game stats..."

Ding Heng was taken aback, then burst into laughter.

I've been playing games with my classmate lately, and he's played quite a few games of Jett.

Zhao Yanxi really went to great lengths to find something in common with him.

"It's kind of you to go out of your way to get a Jett outfit."

"It's not just Jett."

Zhao Yanxi suddenly tiptoed and leaned close to Ding Heng's ear, her warm breath brushing against his earlobe.

"When we get back to the hotel tonight, I have other characters in my bag, I'll only show them to you..."

Chapter 13: The First Time

Inside the private room.

Ten people, eight men and two women, were scattered around a large round table that could seat fifteen.

Several plates of cold dishes, peanuts, and edamame were already laid out on the table, and seven or eight bottles of beer had been opened. The atmosphere was slowly warming up.

Xie Baoyang pushed the door open and shouted, "The food's served! Is everyone here?"

"Where is Ding Heng?" someone asked.

"That shouldn't be the case." Xie Baoyang scratched his head. "He arrived at seven o'clock, and he just disappeared?"

"Sorry, I'm off to pick someone up."

Ding Heng walked into the private room right on time, and everyone turned around at once.

The entire private room fell silent for a moment, then erupted in a chorus of exclamations of "Wow!"

A girl with silver hair and a cool, stylish outfit was standing close to Ding Heng, smiling brightly.

"Hello, my name is Zhao Yanxi!"

Zhao Yanxi introduced herself generously. Although she didn't directly mention her relationship with Ding Heng, their intimate manner spoke volumes.

"Holy crap! Ding Heng! You're amazing!"

Xie Baoyang was the first to yell, his eyes wide open: "Where did you find this junior sister Wa?"

Ding Heng pulled out two chairs, gesturing for Zhao Yanxi to sit down, and complained, "Don't even think about it, she's a complete casual gamer, she doesn't play games."

Zhao Yanxi gently nudged Ding Heng's arm, playfully complaining, "Isn't it because someone won't teach me? You stingy guy."

"Hahaha--"

Everyone burst into laughter, and teasing remarks rose and fell.

"Ding Heng, that's not fair of you! Your own wife wants to learn, and you're not going to teach her step by step!"

A blush crept onto Zhao Yanxi's face. She didn't refute the term "wife" at all. She then naturally took the bowl and chopsticks in front of Ding Heng, picked up the teapot on the table, and carefully rinsed it with hot water.

Ding Heng sat down leisurely, enjoying Zhao Yanxi's service with a clear conscience.

"By the way, I heard from Ding Heng that you guys can all hold your liquor pretty well?"

After clearing away the dishes, Zhao Yanxi smiled sweetly, took out two bottles of Moutai from her small backpack, and slammed them onto the turntable.

In an instant, it was as if the private room had been muted.

All eyes were focused on the two bottles of wine, and the air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.

Many of the families present were well-off and wouldn't be surprised by two bottles of Moutai.

However, most high school graduates are eager to integrate into society during the summer vacation and prove their adulthood in various ways!

Boys might try things like spending all night at internet cafes and experimenting with cigarettes and alcohol, while girls might try things like wearing makeup and traveling.

Or perhaps a man and a woman get involved together...

Moutai, the iconic liquor in the adult world, undoubtedly represents a significant and symbolic "adult" threshold in this specific context.

Even in the eyes of real adults, their behavior is still childish and ridiculous...

"You're so generous, sister-in-law!"

Some quick-witted people had already started to cheer, instantly igniting the atmosphere, which was now more than ten times more enthusiastic than before.

Xie Baoyang jumped up with a shout: "I'm going downstairs to get the decanter and liquor glasses! Wait here!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Ding Heng slightly turned to the side: "Where did you get this Moutai?"

Zhao Yanxi felt Ding Heng's warm breath, but instead of flinching, she moved even closer, her lips pressed against his earlobe.