Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

Judging from Chengzi's attitude, it's pretty much the right thing to do. I just don't know what Xijie is thinking.

God knows how much she wants to be the matchmaker right now; it's agonizing...

"Let's grab something to eat first, and chat while we eat." Did I really come true that time? Is Sister Xi really jealous?

After changing the subject, Qin Kexin's mind was still full of thoughts about orange.

......

Before I knew it, I was almost at the school gate.

Gu Cheng: "Have we already passed by?"

Qin Kexin: "...It seems so."

Turning around and scratching their heads, the two walked into the Lanjiang Second Canteen together.

"Let's hurry up, they'll be dismissed soon," Qin Kexin urged softly. If there's a large-scale student migration, the cafeteria won't be as quiet and spacious as it is now.

After putting down her travel bag, Gu Cheng took her tray to the nearest window to get her food, while Qin Kexin went to the side and ordered a small portion of braised chicken.

Today's dish is tomato and egg soup. Gu Cheng served Qin Kexin a bowl and carried it back to the table, wobbling slightly.

"It's delicious..." The girl couldn't help but praise it as soon as she took a bite. The Kung Pao Chicken was cooked to perfection; the chicken was fragrant, spicy, and tender, while the green beans were crisp and delicious without overpowering the other flavors.

It's definitely better than the food in the high school cafeteria... The food in high school wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. As our homeroom teacher would say, as long as we could eat our fill, that was enough.

There was also free soup. Back then, the tomato and egg soup had no eggs, only tomatoes. All you could see were red persimmon peels, and it was just clear broth.

Later, when cooking for Su Wanxi, Gu Cheng naturally wouldn't be stingy with ingredients. Every time she made soup, the amount of eggs would far exceed the amount of tomatoes.

"It's really good, but it's easy to get tired of eating it, and it's not quite as good as what Ali makes." Qin Kexin blew on the scalding hot casserole and picked up her chopsticks to take a small piece.

"Did Uncle Zhou cook for you for lunch?"

"Hmm...of course, Ali spoils me rotten!" Qin Kexin's adorable dimples flushed slightly when she talked about her sweetheart.

"..."

"How...did you two fall in love?" After hesitating for a long time, Gu Cheng finally chose to ask.

Zhou Li and Qin Kexin are almost twenty years apart in age...

"How did I fall in love with you... um... anyway, I just like you." Qin Kexin took a sip of soup to moisten her throat, her tone gentle.

"As an Awakened One, experiencing near-death is a necessary path to gaining abilities... Ali saved me that time."

"I almost died in the crevice, and the last thing I saw was Ah Li's back..."

Holding the porcelain bowl, Qin Kexin's eyes sparkled.

“He handled all the procedures for me to join the Hermit Bureau, including the later Crack. Ali has always taken good care of me.”

"As long as he's here, no monster can hurt me."

At this point, Qin Kexin released the porcelain bowl and brought her hands together as if holding a knife.

"Clang, clang, clang~ A Tang sword, charging in and out seven times, so cool..."

Gu Cheng nodded, seemingly understanding, after being rescued by a hero and having developed a sense of security from long-term combat experience.

“I’ve liked him a little since then… well, it’s probably a mix of gratitude and liking.”

"What truly moves me is Ali's gentle side." Halfway through her sentence, Qin Kexin lifted her collar, exposing a large expanse of skin that shone with a milky sheen.

Gu Cheng's ears turned slightly red as she inadvertently caught a glimpse of the girl's ample bosom and the barely visible lace bra.

"This undershirt was sewn for me by Ali himself. Besides fighting and cooking, he can actually knit clothes..." It was a light pink thin shirt, with the edges frayed.

"I also have a pink and white striped scarf, but it's too hot now. I'll take it out and show it to you in winter."

Qin Kexin stared at the reflection on the water, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes brimming with happiness.

......

"These are the precautions for this period of time. I hope everyone can take them to heart."

Song Shiyan looked around, his gaze sweeping over every serious face.

"If there are no further questions, the meeting is adjourned. Captain Su, please stay behind. Everyone else, please leave immediately."

Upon receiving the order, the staff present quickly packed up their materials and left the conference room in an orderly manner.

Su Wanxi sat to Song Shiyan's right, staring quietly at the table with an expressionless gaze.

"How have you been lately?" Song Shiyan leaned against the podium, not directly talking about work, as if they were just having a casual chat.

"The same as always."

How is Gu Cheng?

"..." Su Wanxi's heart skipped a beat, and her legs unconsciously crossed.

"It's alright... I don't know how to put it." Her lips parted slightly, her answer ambiguous.

Song Shiyan glanced at her and took a document out of the drawer.

"This is a confidential document about Gu Cheng."

"Private?"

"Um..."

Su Wanxi took the document, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

"...If it were Gu Cheng, would she want me to see this?" she asked.

P.S. The tomato and egg soup information is based on my personal experience.

Chapter 81, Section 82: Night

Night fell, the moon shone brightly, and a cool evening breeze rustled the curtains.

The girl wore a white dress, her lips were tightly pursed, her eyes were slightly closed, and her delicate fingers danced gracefully on the piano keys.

Her slender feet wore strappy high-heeled sandals, snow-white and soft, with pink nail polish that was left undecorated, small and delicate.

The air on summer nights always seems so humid and long, and Su Wanxi's delicate, curled eyelashes are tinged with a light mist.

"Kiss The Rain" is translated into Chinese as "雨的印记".

Compared to energetic and dynamic pieces like Fantasy Impromptu or Croatian Rhapsody, she prefers the tranquility of a small town in the drizzle.

Prayer by the Sea, Castle in the Sky... the melodies are soothing and melodious, and her long, dark hair exudes a silky texture.

"Ding..." With a discordant soft sound, Su Wanxi slowly opened her eyes.

She mispronounced a word... Her brows furrowed slightly, and a few ripples crossed her clear eyes.

I've played this piece nearly a hundred times; I have muscle memory for it. Even when playing blindfolded, I shouldn't make this kind of beginner's mistake...

Releasing the piano keys, Su Wanxi quietly placed her hands on her thighs.

It wasn't just wrong notes; there were also issues like disordered rhythm and excessively short pauses on rests... Laymen might not be able to hear the differences, but she knew them very well.

There's no need to continue; my mind is too cluttered, so I can't play well no matter what I do.

Su Wanxi sighed softly, took out a light blue patterned curtain from beside her, and carefully laid it on the piano.

Leaving the piano room, she strolled down the wide corridor. Moonlight streamed through the railings and windows, casting a silvery glow on her long white dress. The vast villa was silent; the interplay of her snow-white skin and shadows created a striking contrast that accentuated the girl's exquisite figure.

"...If it were Gu Cheng, would she want me to see this?"

Why do you ask that?

"I..."

Why... Su Wanxi leaned against the sofa, her calloused fingertips hooking the pull tab, the cold can pressed against her lips.

On the coffee table was an unopened file folder, and besides that, there were only a few empty coffee cans, with a light frost on the outside of the cans, which must have just been taken out of the refrigerator.

“...Hmm.” She shook the can, which seemed to be empty again. Su Wanxi sat up straight, her eyes unfocused.

Qin Kexin has always been cheerful and outgoing. Her tendency to cling to Gu Cheng is simply a way of expressing affection... Hugging is just a normal interaction between girls.

Suddenly, the scene in the flower shop appeared before her eyes, and Su Wanxi bit her lip lightly.

What was I thinking at that time...?

A feeling of tightness in the chest and increased blood flow is a very uncomfortable sensation.

It's like... something was stolen.

Kicking off her high heels, barefoot, Su Wanxi shrank into the sofa, hugging her legs and pressing her cheeks against her knees.

She didn't stay on the ground floor for long; instead, she turned around and grabbed a drink to calm herself down.

Am I angry? Realizing this, Su Wanxi fell into an even deeper state of confusion.

Gu Cheng, Qin Kexin... this is definitely not the reaction a team leader should have when seeing team members getting along harmoniously.

They were together again in the afternoon...

One childish thought after another popped into her head. Su Wanxi pressed her index finger to her lips and unconsciously poked it. Her gaze shifted from the coffee can to the coffee table, her cool eyes clouded with a faint shadow.

"Perhaps Gu Cheng doesn't want you to know..."

"But this is closely related to her current situation." He grasped a corner of the paper; the smooth surface felt slightly cool.

She had a premonition that if she opened this document, her relationship with Gu Cheng would never be the same again.

Inside... If the other party is a complete stranger with whom she has never met before, Su Wanxi will not hesitate to open the file bag.

"Gu Cheng is the same as orange among fruits."

"Wan...Su...Wanxi".

"Let's eat! Although it's still the same few dishes..."

"Just like in the movies, dressed all in black, possessing special abilities, protecting the world from places unseen by ordinary people..."

"..."