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

Lin Man smiled innocently: "Senior, you're quite plain today."

Hua Qing felt a lump in her throat.

simple!?

Does that mean I'm not as good-looking as you today?

"I just came out for a casual stroll with my boyfriend; I didn't plan to dress up specially."

Hua Qing remained expressionless, but tightened her embrace around Ding Heng, as if asserting some kind of dominance.

He Li was completely unaware of the undercurrent between the two and excitedly made the suggestion.

"Hey, since we've bumped into each other like this, why don't we go shopping together?"

"I……"

"Okay!"

Hua Qing instinctively wanted to refuse, but Lin Man had already spoken first.

She ignored Hua Qing and looked directly at Ding Heng, giving him a flirtatious wink: "Handsome, you don't mind, do you?"

Ding Heng smiled and said, "I don't mind. It's more lively with more people."

Hua Qing's words stuck in her throat, and she could only swallow them back.

Was she overthinking it? She felt that Ding Heng and Lin Man's eye contact seemed a bit too frequent...

The four of them started shopping together, with He Li and Lin Man at the front, and Hua Qing and Ding Heng half a step behind.

Passing by a budget clothing store, He Li pulled Lin Man inside.

Hua Qing originally wanted to wait outside, but Ding Heng gestured for her to come in with him.

There weren't many people in the store; a few sales assistants were tidying up the clothes.

He Li picked and chose in front of the clothes rack, while Lin Man followed beside her, occasionally picking up a piece and trying it on, showing no interest whatsoever, or perhaps she had never bought such cheap clothes before.

Hua Qing's gaze unconsciously drifted towards Lin Man, then she looked down at herself, and that inexplicable awkwardness welled up in her heart again.

If I had known I would run into Lin Man, I would have dressed up properly before going out!

Ding Heng suddenly leaned over and said, "Senior, there are couple outfits over there, want to go check them out?"

Hua Qing turned her head and saw ordinary couple hoodies with cartoon patterns, one black and one white.

She looked away: "Childish."

"Give it a try."

Ding Heng picked out two pieces: "This white one is for my senior, and I'll take the black one."

The sales assistant immediately approached: "Sir, you have excellent taste. These are our new couple outfits. The fabric is very comfortable. Would you like to try them on? The fitting room is over there."

"Should I give it a try, senior?"

"Ah."

After a slight hesitation, Hua Qing picked up the clothes, walked into the fitting room, and pulled back the curtain to go inside.

The curtain fell, and Hua Qing took a deep breath and began to take off her coat.

The next second, the curtain of the innermost changing room was suddenly lifted by a corner, and a seductive face peeked out.

Lin Man winked at Ding Heng, a smile curving her lips. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, she reached out and pulled Ding Heng inside.

In the cramped space, Lin Man leaned leisurely against the wall, her long legs, encased in black stockings, crossed.

"What do we do now?"

Ding Heng didn't say anything, and hung the clothes in his hand aside.

Lin Man glanced at the men's hoodie, then looked at him.

"Are you really planning to wear matching outfits with Hua Qing?"

"if not?"

Lin Man gave an "Oh," her tone devoid of emotion.

Ding Heng took a step forward.

The space was already small, and when he moved, the two of them were almost pressed together.

Lin Man subconsciously shrank back.

"What are you doing...?"

Ding Heng looked down at her and suddenly reached out his hand.

"His..."

A very soft sound.

Lin Man froze, looking down at her thigh, where a tear had appeared in her black stockings.

"Why did you tear them again? My stockings are very expensive!"

Ding Heng ignored her, placed his palm on the crack, and gently stroked the exposed skin.

A warm sensation came up from her leg, and Lin Man bit her lower lip, remaining silent.

Ding Heng's hand didn't stop; it slowly moved upwards along the crack.

Lin Man's breathing began to become erratic.

"Hurry up, you can't take too long, or Hua Qing will become suspicious."

Ding Heng remained silent.

His fingers hooked the edge of the tear and gently pulled it outwards.

There was another "hissing" sound.

The opening got a little bigger.

Lin Man glared at him, but dared not utter a sound.

Ding Heng's fingers slipped inside and gently traced along the inside of her thigh.

Lin Man trembled and bit her lower lip hard. The voice of the sales assistant came from outside.

"Beautiful lady, this dress suits you quite well. Would you like to try a different color?"

"No need, thank you. Let's wait until my boyfriend comes out and then we'll see."

Hua Qing has already changed her clothes.

Lin Man held her breath, not daring to move.

But Ding Heng's hands were still moving, unhurriedly, as if he were playing with some interesting toy.

Lin Man finally lost her alluring demeanor, and a hint of embarrassment and annoyance appeared on her face.

"Could you please not go too far..."

"Don't worry, it's just for show."

Ding Heng's smile was harmless.

When Hua Qing arrived at the rest area, she only saw He Li; Lin Man was nowhere to be found.

She asked curiously, "He Li, where's Lin Man?"

He Li looked up: "Huh? She said she went to try on clothes, and she hasn't come out yet."

"Would Lin Man buy such inexpensive clothes?"

"Maybe they wanted a change of pace."

"How long have you been gone?"

"It's been a while now."

Hua Qing frowned.

It's one thing that Lin Man is missing, but why hasn't Ding Heng come out yet?

Why does it take a grown man like him to change a hoodie for so long?

Hua Qing returned to the fitting area, her gaze sweeping over each of the cubicles.

Suddenly, the curtain in the innermost cubicle seemed to be swaying slightly.

Hua Qing's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

A few seconds later, the curtain was pulled open.

Ding Heng came out, already dressed in a black hoodie.

"Did you test it?"

He walked over and looked Hua Qing up and down: "As expected, Senior looks good in anything."

Hua Qing pouted: "Why are you so slow?"

"I received a phone call."

Ding Heng gave a casual reply and shoved Hua Qing away, saying, "This one will do. I'll pay the bill."

As Hua Qing turned to leave the fitting area, she caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of her eye.

Lin Man walked out of the dressing room, her hair a little messy and her collar slightly askew.

There were two clear slits on the black stockings, running from the middle of her thighs all the way to near her knees.

That's... the changing room where Ding Heng just changed his clothes!?

Or did I misread it?

Something flashed through Hua Qing's mind, but she couldn't quite grasp it.

When I arrived at the cashier, the clerk had already packed up the clothes.

"Two items after the discount cost 371 yuan. Do I need to become a member?"

"No, thank you."