Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

"Just tell me where you're going." Su Wanxi gently stroked Gu Cheng's hair with her other hand, her voice even more tender.

"Mmm." Perhaps influenced by the other person's emotions, Gu Cheng felt much better.

"...Actually, I don't know where to find good food."

She had only eaten in the Dongcheng District, and she wasn't familiar with any restaurants in the city center... except for Zhouji Home-Style Dishes.

"Oh, right, we could check out that barbecue place at the end of the street." Speaking of Zhou's Home-Style Cuisine, Gu Cheng thought of the street food stall Qin Kexin took her to when she first joined the Hermit Bureau. The barbecue was alright, and the spicy crayfish shouldn't be too bad either.

The two walked forward under the shade of the trees, with cars coming and going beside them.

Upon arriving at the scene, Gu Cheng suddenly felt a pang of regret.

The last time she came, it was Qin Kexin who took the initiative to recommend it. Gu Cheng herself grew up eating at street stalls, and subconsciously she even thought that things like barbecue and crayfish should be eaten at open-air food stalls.

The environment here now looks rather rudimentary. The iron table is badly worn at the edges, and several plastic stools are cracked and have gaps. A few people sit nearby, their faces greasy, making noise from time to time.

"How about...we go somewhere else?" Gu Cheng smelled the cooking fumes in the air and nudged Su Wanxi's arm sheepishly.

"No need, whatever you like is fine."

Although Su Wanxi said she wanted Gu Cheng to accompany her, she really wanted to make it up to her with a meal.

They pulled out benches and sat facing each other. It was the first time Su Wanxi had eaten in such an environment, and apart from slight discomfort, she also felt a sense of novelty.

"What would you like to order?" A young man with a buzz cut stepped forward and handed the menu to Gu Cheng.

"Medium-sized spicy crayfish."

"What would you like, barbecue and drinks?"

Gu Cheng spread the menu on the table and leaned forward slightly.

"Su Wanxi, what would you like to eat?"

“Me?” Su Wanxi turned her head and looked at the menu.

"...Potatoes." She ordered a dish that was guaranteed to taste good no matter how it was prepared.

Don't you want the rest?

"Ah."

Seeing Su Wanxi nod, Gu Cheng handed the menu back to the waiter.

"Let's add another bottle of coconut juice." The two girls were eating, and Gu Cheng didn't know how much alcohol Su Wanxi could handle, so she decided against ordering the chilled beer that goes best with barbecue.

"Okay, we have a lot of customers today, so it might be a little slow."

"understood."

Next came the waiting period. Gu Cheng held the sign and glanced into the store every now and then.

"Mosquito..." Su Wanxi slapped Gu Cheng's arm hard, then flicked her wrist, leaving a speck of crimson in her palm.

This is the peak season for mosquitoes, and you can easily get bitten if you're not careful.

"There isn't even a fan..." Gu Cheng muttered to herself, while taking out some floral water from her bag.

"Applying some should make you feel better." Su Wanxi reached out and took some, then gently applied it to her fair arms and thighs. The floral water was slightly cool, and with the evening breeze, her skin felt refreshed.

"Are you hungry?" Gu Cheng asked Su Wanxi.

"Ah."

Besides the smoke, the air was filled with the aroma of cumin and pepper, which smelled delicious.

Su Wanxi temporarily ignored the surroundings and just wanted to enjoy her dinner.

"Your things have arrived."

Finally, a steaming pot of spicy crayfish was served.

Chapter 63, Section 64: She's beautiful and rich.

"It seems a bit spicy..." Gu Cheng picked up a napkin to wipe the red oil off her fingertips, then hugged the plastic cup and gulped down a big mouthful of coconut juice.

"It really is delicious." Su Wanxi peeled off the bright red shrimp shells and slowly savored the shrimp meat.

"Don't you think it's spicy?" Having made so many lunches, mostly desserts, Gu Cheng thought she was the type to prefer milder flavors.

Su Wanxi shook her head: "It's not spicy, it just feels a little numbing..."

"It's probably because they put in too much Sichuan peppercorns and cinnamon." Gu Cheng picked up another shrimp, brought it to her lips and sucked on it slowly. The scalding soup burst on her tongue, and the shrimp meat was firm and smooth.

It was spicy, but incredibly fragrant, and soon a small mountain of shrimp shells piled up in front of her.

Su Wanxi: "Your face is so red."

"...Is it?" Gu Cheng hissed softly as she was burned.

"Mmm." Su Wanxi nodded obediently.

Gu Cheng couldn't actually eat spicy food, but the inability to eat it only made her crave it more. In just a short while, her cheeks were flushed and her whole body was drenched in sweat. Valentine's Day... a little indulgence wouldn't hurt. Thinking this, she resolutely grabbed another one.

“Your relatives came to visit you today…” Gu Chengyan said.

"..." Gu Cheng swallowed hard and struggled to put down the fragrant crayfish.

"I'm full, you can eat the rest." To stop herself from eating any more, Gu Cheng went to the store's restroom to wash her hands.

By the time she returned to the dining table, Su Wanxi had almost finished the remaining half-bowl of food.

"Waiter?" So many crayfish probably aren't enough, Gu Cheng decided to order some more barbecue.

"Give me a serving of garlic eggplant, what would you like?" she asked Su Wanxi, turning to her.

"Um...this, this, and that." Su Wanxi pointed, and Gu Cheng was responsible for ticking them off.

"That should be enough..." It was roughly the amount for two people, with Gu Cheng counting as half and Su Wanxi as one and a half.

Su Wanxi: "Are you sure you don't want to eat anything else?"

"Hmm..." Gu Cheng hesitated for a moment, then waved her hand, "I'm not eating, I'm full."

I've already washed my hands, but if I keep eating, they'll get covered in chili oil again.

"I'll peel two more for you." Su Wanxi scooped two out of the soup, peeled them, placed them on a plate, and handed them to her.

"..."

"...Open your mouth." Su Wanxi said with a smile as she picked up the meat with her chopsticks and brought it to her mouth.

Although she was mentally unwilling, her body betrayed her... Gu Cheng closed her eyes and ate the shrimp with a smacking sound.

If she didn't see it, it meant she hadn't eaten it... She comforted herself, thinking it was always fine.

The dishes were served one after another. Gu Cheng only ate one serving of eggplant in foil, while Su Wanxi finished the rest.

"So, what do you think? Isn't this place pretty nice?" Gu Cheng asked her.

"Mmm, it's really delicious." Su Wanxi's first impression of this place wasn't positive; the environment was terrible. Fortunately, the food was indeed good, and she would try it more often in the future.

Gu Cheng: "...It's best to eat less barbecue." It may be enjoyable, but eating too much is ultimately bad for your health.

“I don’t usually eat these things.” Su Wanxi nudged Gu Cheng’s arm, her eyes reflecting a faint light.

After paying the bill, Gu Cheng was about to leave when Su Wanxi suddenly grabbed her.

"Would you like to... listen to me play the piano?"

Somewhat surprised, Gu Cheng turned her head and stared blankly at the other person.

“Yes, I want to hear it,” she said.

As night fell, a crescent moon quietly rose, and soft starlight filtered through the branches and leaves, falling on the girl's swaying dress.

Su Wanxi walked ahead of Gu Cheng, her high heels clicking loudly on the brick floor.

"Gu Cheng, have you ever studied piano?" Su Wanxi opened the car door and changed her high heels into flat shoes for driving.

"I haven't learned it..." Gu Cheng shook her head.

"dislike?"

"I like it, but there aren't many opportunities to learn." The conditions at the Sunshine Welfare Home aren't bad, but it's still too much to support every child's dream. Su Wanxi suddenly understood something, and her delicate lips pursed slightly.

The journey was silent. Gu Cheng gently pressed her forehead against the car window, gazing at the dim lights outside.

"We've arrived." After parking the car in the garage, Su Wanxi opened the villa gate.

What a huge house... Gu Cheng sighed inwardly. She had thought that Mr. Yu's villa was already quite impressive, but now she realized that it was nothing compared to it.

Upon closer reflection, her seemingly innate noble demeanor had long hinted at Su Wanxi's extraordinary family background.

“Follow me.” She took Gu Cheng’s hand, like an elegant princess. They walked up the stairs to the second floor, leaning against the white marble railing, with a magnificent European-style chandelier overhead.

"Please come in~" Press the switch, and soft light shines into the room.

A piano with a black sheen stood in the center of the room. Su Wanxi walked slowly forward and gently lifted the light blue patterned curtain.

What do you want to hear?

"Alaska by the Water".

Su Wanxi was stunned and didn't react for a moment. "A...Las Vegas?" A bunch of cute black and white figures suddenly popped into her mind.

"Mm." Gu Cheng nodded seriously.

"...Pfft," Su Wanxi couldn't help but cover her lips with the back of her hand and chuckle.

"I think I know which song you're talking about~" She lifted the piano lid and gently touched the keys with her fair fingers.

Gu Cheng sat on the chair next to her, her palms resting on her thighs.

The melody is melodious, the tone is warm and gentle, and the fingers dance gracefully on the milky white piano keys like butterflies flitting among flowers.

The music was beautiful... She quietly gazed at the figure playing the solo in the moonlight.

The silvery light made Su Wanxi's delicate profile appear even more aloof, ethereal and dreamlike.

As the pace slowed, Gu Cheng's heartbeat became stronger than ever before.

Today is Valentine's Day... Are you a couple too?