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

For someone like Wenjing with such an unusually large size, the corresponding underwear is usually not displayed on the front desk; they are considered "special sizes" that need to be retrieved from the warehouse.

No wonder this girl wouldn't let me in; she was afraid of overhearing her discussion with the sales assistant about specific sizes...

This is a classic case of "protesting too much."

Wenjing, who was anxiously waiting in the store, seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around, just in time to meet Ding Heng's smirking face through the shop window.

The girl was both ashamed and angry, her face turning so red it was almost bleeding, but she had nowhere to hide. She could only stomp her foot lightly on the spot and turn her head away, not daring to look at him again.

But in Ding Heng's eyes, Wen Jing's shy and anxious expression, with her slightly stamping her feet and tilting her head, resembled a little white rabbit that had been teased but was helpless and could only sulk by herself.

Every subtle movement exudes an unknowing cuteness, making you want to pinch and squeeze it.

No, I need to find another excuse to pinch her cute little round face again!

A dozen minutes later, Wenjing, carrying two exquisite paper bags, practically hunched over and scurried out of the store, barely daring to look at Ding Heng the entire time.

Back in the car, she put the bag on the back seat, fastened her seatbelt, and remained silent with her head down.

Ding Heng was about to start the car when he glanced at it unintentionally.

Wenjing's eyes were slightly red at some point, and her long eyelashes were damp with moisture.

Ding Heng's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "What's wrong? Why are you crying? Was it something that happened in the shop just now...?"

He wondered if the sales assistant was rude or if the size was wrong and made her uncomfortable.

Wenjing sniffed, quickly wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, and choked back tears, "Ding Heng...do you also think...do you think that what I'm doing is...exaggerated and funny?"

Ding Heng paused for a moment, then immediately denied it: "No, it's fine."

"That's not good at all!"

Wenjing's emotions suddenly became somewhat out of control, and long-accumulated grievances and feelings of inferiority welled up in her heart.

"It's been like this since junior high school... I can't run anymore, and I don't dare to jump. I'm always the laughing stock in PE class."

Boys would give me nasty nicknames behind my back, and girls would look at me strangely. My shoulders were always sore and heavy. Even in the hot summer, I dared not wear clothes that were too thin or too tight, otherwise I would feel like people were watching me wherever I went...

Buying clothes is always the hardest thing; there are so few suitable styles... I don't like this at all!

Ding Heng listened to Wen Jing's tearful accusations and suddenly realized the seriousness of the problem.

I had teased her with a joking attitude, completely ignoring the fact that Wenjing was just a simple and introverted girl who had just graduated from high school.

Her striking physical characteristics brought her no pride during her student years, but rather real trouble, ridicule, and a heavy psychological burden.

In her subconscious, this was even a kind of "flaw" or "trouble," something that needed to be covered up and something to feel ashamed of.

Ding Heng felt guilty and wanted to comfort him, but he couldn't say anything for a moment.

Are you suggesting I say, "It's okay, I just like big ones!"

Is this considered indecent assault?

"Why are you crying? Are you stupid?"

Ding Heng reached out and gently wiped away the moisture from the corner of Wen Jing's eyes with his thumb.

"Those guys who give you nicknames are just being sour grapes, trying every trick in the book to get your attention. And those girls, they're actually jealous!"

In short, there's no need to feel embarrassed about this, and certainly don't find it troublesome, understand?

After a series of events, Wenjing was once again bewildered by Ding Heng. She stopped crying, but her heart was pounding and her face was burning.

She shifted uncomfortably, unconsciously straightening her slightly hunched back a little.

Indeed, regardless of what others think.

Ding Heng seems to like it quite a bit...

After leaving the mall, just like yesterday, Ding Heng accompanied Wen Jing through the standard date routine.

Browse boutiques, watch a lighthearted animated film, share cakes at a café...

Although nothing earth-shattering happened throughout the day, Wenjing thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of being accompanied, cared for, and even "brainwashed" with affirmation.

The system was also updated in a timely manner, and the purification value quietly reached 30%.

[Ding! Purification value exceeds 30%, milestone achieved!]

[Rewards: 500 Divine Merit Points, +3 Agility, and an upgrade to the "True Sight" skill!]

It was almost 6 p.m. when Ding Heng prepared to drive to McDonald's to pick up Zhao Yanxi from get off work.

Wenjing suddenly reminded her, "Oh right, Yan Xi just sent a message saying she's already back at the hotel and we don't need to pick her up."

Why did she leave work early?

"She didn't say anything, she just told us to hurry back too."

"Fine……"

When the two drove back to the Chujiang Hotel and parked the car in the garage, Zhao Yanxi, with her striking purple hair, suddenly jumped out and grabbed Ding Heng's arm.

"You're finally back!"

Zhao Yanxi spoke urgently, then turned to Wenjing: "Xiaojing, go upstairs first and let me borrow him for a bit, it's a little troublesome!"

After saying that, she dragged Ding Heng and walked quickly toward the elevator, leaving Wen Jing looking bewildered.

The elevator doors closed and began to ascend.

Ding Heng shook his arm, which was being squeezed so hard, and asked curiously, "What happened? Why are you so flustered?"

Zhao Yanxi leaned against the elevator wall, scratching her hair in frustration: "He's here!"

"Who?"

"Tang Hainuo!"

"That 'Promise of the Sea'?"

"Correct!"

Zhao Yanxi nodded, her face full of annoyance.

"He somehow found out I was working part-time in Xingcheng, and today he actually came to the store! He ordered a set meal and sat there all morning, staring at me like a pervert!"

I was worried about disturbing my colleagues, so I slipped back early, but he followed me and is now waiting in the hotel lobby!

Ding Heng frowned. This level of harassment was definitely warranted by calling the police!

With a "ding," the elevator arrived at the hotel lobby.

A boy was sitting on the sofa in the rest area.

She was slightly overweight, wore black-rimmed glasses, and had her hair neatly styled, but she exuded a bookish air and an incongruous sense of tension.

It was Tang Hainuo.

The moment Tang Hainuo saw Zhao Yanxi, his eyes lit up, and he forced out an extremely ingratiating smile.

"Yan hope! I..."

Tang Hainuo's voice abruptly stopped.

Zhao Yanxi stood on tiptoe, tilted her head back, and offered her soft red lips to Ding Heng without hesitation.

Time seemed to stretch out and freeze at that moment.

Ding Heng stood frozen in place, his pupils slightly contracted.

A sweet, girlish scent wafted over me, and my lips felt a soft yet burning touch.

Zhao Yanxi's kiss lacked any skill whatsoever; it was nothing but trembling and force, as if she were making a desperate gamble.

Tang Hainuo, who was not far away, was completely stunned. The smile and excitement on his face froze instantly and then shattered, leaving only disbelief, shock, bewilderment, and despair.

He opened his mouth, but no sound came out, as if the whole world was collapsing before his eyes.

Chapter 23: A Girl's Heart Ripples

The soft touch on the lips suddenly disappeared, and cool air rushed into the mouth again.

Before Ding Heng could fully recover, he saw Zhao Yanxi turn her head naturally, showing just the right amount of surprise and a hint of displeasure.

"Tang Hainuo? What are you doing here again?"

She frowned, her tone clearly impatient: "Didn't I tell you not to come looking for me?"

"I……"

Tang Hainuo's brain was a complete mess.

Yesterday, when faced with that heartbreaking post on his WeChat Moments, he still clung to a last glimmer of hope, thinking it might be a "misunderstanding" or a "joke."

After making inquiries, Tang Hainuo came to Xingcheng.

I never expected to witness my pure and innocent goddess being so proactive and oblivious to everyone else kissing another man!

He couldn't even imagine what else they might be doing in the closed room of the bakery...

Seeing Tang Hainuo's distraught appearance, Zhao Yanxi felt even more annoyed.

"I've told you eight hundred times, I don't like you, we can't be together. For three years of high school, you clung to me like a piece of chewing gum that couldn't understand human language, wasn't that embarrassing enough?"

If you keep following me like this, I'm calling the police!

After saying that, she took Ding Heng's arm and prepared to leave the hotel lobby: "Honey, what are we having for dinner tonight?"

Ding Heng was still a little dazed and just let Zhao Yanxi pull him along.

He anticipated that Zhao Yanxi might use him as a shield, but he didn't expect the way the "shield" would be used to be so... explosive and direct.

Just then, Tang Hainuo, who had been standing still, suddenly seemed to be electrified, took a big step forward, spread his arms, and blocked the two people's way.

His eyes were bloodshot, his chest heaved violently, and he roared hysterically.

"Yan hope! Don't be fooled by him! I'm here to tell you that he's not a rich kid at all!"

He spoke rapidly, trying to grasp at the last straw.

"His father, Ding Wenjie, was just a lousy reporter who ran around everywhere. He quit his job at the TV station because he couldn't make it there! His maternal grandparents ran a small, run-down supermarket in their hometown!"

Most importantly—his mother! She died two years ago from ALS! His family was heavily in debt from her treatment, which they only recently paid off!