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

Ding Heng nodded: "Mm."

Hua Qing immediately warned, "Their parents will be here today, so don't come up and cause trouble."

When have I ever caused trouble?

Ding Heng looked completely innocent.

"Humph!"

Hua Qing ignored him, got out of the car, and quickly walked into the apartment building.

Ding Heng watched Hua Qing's figure disappear into the building entrance, then drove to a nearby coffee shop, found a seat, and started scrolling through his phone.

First, I chatted with Zhao Yanxi for a few minutes.

The girl was bored in Zhuzhou and kept saying she wanted to come to Xingcheng, but Ding Heng persuaded her to stay.

Wenjing was very well-behaved. When Ding Heng asked her what she was doing, she sent him a photo of herself practicing driving, along with a happy little rabbit emoji.

Around 11 o'clock, Ding Heng's phone vibrated.

【Flower Sea Sunny Day】: It's over, I'll be coming down soon.

Ding Heng put down his coffee cup, paid the bill, and left.

When he parked his car downstairs at the apartment building, three girls were standing at the entrance saying goodbye to Hua Qing.

Qianqian's mother held Huaqing's hand and talked for a while. Before leaving, she stuffed a large red envelope into Huaqing's hand. Huaqing couldn't refuse, so she had to accept it.

Watching the cars drive away one after another, Hua Qing turned around and got into Ding Heng's passenger seat: "Let's go."

Ding Heng turned to look at her: "Where are you going?"

Hua Qing pursed her lips and lowered her voice: "Didn't you want to see me change my style...? Clothes bought online can't arrive right away, so I found a physical store."

After saying that, she took out her phone, brought up the navigation, and handed it to me.

Ding Heng took a look and located it in an old alley in the city center.

He started the car and said in a light tone, "Let's go."

Hua Qing turned her face away and looked out the window, her ears turning slightly red.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the old alley, Hua Qing led the way, her steps quick and hurried, as if afraid of being seen by acquaintances.

Ding Heng followed behind, unable to help but laugh: "Senior, we're not going to steal anything, why are we walking so fast?"

Hua Qing paused, slowing her pace, but the blush on her face deepened.

The two stopped in front of a shop with a pink and trendy decor.

The shop window displays all sorts of cute outfits—pink sweaters, fluffy coats, pleated skirts, over-the-knee socks, round-toed leather shoes, and various adorable accessories.

Hua Qing stood at the door, hesitant and conflicted.

Ding Heng pushed open the door and stepped aside to let her in: "Senior, please."

Hua Qing took a deep breath, stepped into the store, and looked as heroic as if she were going to her execution.

The owner greeted them with a sweet smile: "What would you two like to see?"

Hua Qing opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time.

Ding Heng answered for her: "Help my girlfriend pick out a few suitable outfits."

His gaze swept around the store, then pointed to the display set in the window.

A pink sweater paired with a white fluffy coat, a light gray pleated skirt, white knee-high socks, and round-toed leather shoes.

He grinned mischievously and said, "Let's see if you have her size in that set first."

The boss looked Hua Qing up and down and said, "Hmm... I should have some. Beautiful lady, come with me and give it a try."

Hua Qing stood still, turned around and glared at Ding Heng, her eyes saying, "Are you serious?"

Ding Heng gave her a push: "Go ahead, go ahead, I'll wait."

Hua Qing gritted her teeth and followed the shop owner into the fitting room.

Ding Heng sat in the rest area and scrolled through his phone for a while.

About ten minutes later, the curtain of the fitting room was lifted.

Hua Qing stood there, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

The soft pink crew neck sweater made her skin appear even whiter.

The white, fluffy coat was short, just hitting the waist, and its soft, fuzzy texture made you want to touch it.

The light gray pleated mini skirt barely covered the middle of her thighs, revealing her calves encased in thick white over-the-knee socks.

The socks were gathered at the lower part of the thigh, leaving a faint mark around the cuff.

She was wearing a pair of brown, round-toed leather shoes, with a very regular design.

Her long hair was not tied up with a wooden hairpin as usual, but was loosely draped over her shoulders, decorated with a pink butterfly hair clip.

Because of the effort of changing clothes, her face still had a thin blush, which made her look even cuter against the pink outfit!

Ding Heng exclaimed sincerely, "Senior, you're so cute!"

Hearing Ding Heng's exaggerated tone, Hua Qing wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Since starting high school, she hasn't heard anyone describe herself as "cute" in a very, very long time!

She grabbed the hem of her skirt and pulled it down, muttering under her breath, "Isn't this skirt too short...?"

"Neither short nor short."

Ding Heng walked over and circled around her, his gaze going from top to bottom and then from bottom to top, making Hua Qing feel uneasy all over.

"Have you... seen enough...?"

"No."

Ding Heng, with a self-righteous air, reached out to straighten her collar, his fingertips accidentally brushing against her neck.

Hua Qing's body trembled slightly, and she subconsciously took half a step back.

The boss, beaming from ear to ear, said, "Beautiful lady, is this your first time trying a similar style?"

"Correct."

"Is it because your boyfriend likes it?"

"Um……"

"Would you like to try some other styles? I think you look quite suitable for our store's clothing."

Hua Qing pursed her lips and remained silent, while Ding Heng had already taken out his phone to scan the QR code and pay.

"Quickly, give my girlfriend two more sets."

Ultimately, under Ding Heng's coercion, the aloof fairy had no choice but to change into a series of pink and tender outfits and humiliatingly play the role of a little girl.

After they finished shopping, Ding Heng took Hua Qing's hand and walked outside.

Hua Qing staggered, muttering, "I...I haven't changed back yet..."

"Why change? Just wear it like this."

"But……"

"But what do you mean 'but'? It's really beautiful."

Hua Qing was speechless after being cornered by Ding Heng, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow him out of the store.

The two arrived at a nearby shopping mall. With the year-end approaching, there were many people. Hua Qing walked among the crowd, attracting frequent glances from passersby.

It wasn't that she was particularly revealing, but rather that the contrast between her attire and her aloof demeanor was simply too great.

She kept her head down the whole way, wishing she could bury her face in her scarf.

Ding Heng put his arm around her shoulder and walked forward confidently.

"Senior, you've seen all sorts of big events and big stages, is it really necessary to be so shy?"

"That's not the same!"

Unable to bear the stares from passersby any longer, Hua Qing dragged Ding Heng into a pastry shop.

She sat down by the window, her back to the crowd, and finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Ding Heng sat down opposite her with two dessert sets in hand and pushed one of them towards her.

Hua Qing picked up the milk tea and sipped it slowly, the blush on her face not yet completely gone.

Ding Heng rested his chin on his hand as he looked at her, a smile playing on his lips.

"Senior, you can try different styles in the future."

"No."

Hua Qing refused decisively, but her tone was weak and lacked persuasiveness.

Just as Ding Heng was about to tease her a couple more times, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure passing by the shop entrance.

With her tall figure, alluring eyes, a sharply tailored black coat, long legs in black stockings paired with boots, she looked both beautiful and cool.

Lin Man.

She was carrying several shopping bags and looking down at her phone, seemingly unaware of the people in the store.

Ding Heng withdrew his gaze, making no intention of greeting him.

Hua Qing also noticed Lin Man, her fingers tightening slightly as she gripped the milk tea cup, and her expression subtly changed.

Before she could say anything, Lin Man had already pushed open the door of the milk tea shop and walked in.

She was probably tired from walking and wanted to find a place to rest.

The moment he pushed open the door, his eyes met Hua Qing's.

Lin Man paused for a second, then a meaningful smile curved her lips.

"Yo, Captain?"

She strode forward, her gaze sweeping over Hua Qing from head to toe, and teased in surprise, "So the captain has such a cute side, I never would have guessed."