Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

If it weren't for the two "group members" next to him trying to get close to him, he could have eaten a little more.

Fine food, fine wine, beautiful women... these are indeed some of life's greatest pleasures... He took a sip of champagne, projected a black top hat onto his head, and prepared to sit on the sofa for a short rest.

P.S. Waaaaah... I'm begging for votes! OVO

Chapter 94, Section 96: Slightly Drunk

Su Wanxi wore a navy green dress, her long black hair cascading naturally over her shoulders, revealing her alluring neck and delicate, fair collarbones. Beneath the light-colored knee-length skirt were her slender, soft legs encased in black stockings.

She leaned her head against Gu Cheng's shoulder, her arms wrapped around his waist, her cheeks slightly flushed, her eyes alluring and dreamy. The light in the side room was relatively dim, which made Su Wanxi's delicate features appear hazy.

"Let's go." Gu Cheng lowered his head and whispered in Su Wanxi's ear. The latter bit her lip and snuggled against the girl's skin in a coquettish manner.

"Hmm..." Their fingers intertwined, a warm sensation spreading between their palms. Su Wanxi slowly rose in her high heels, letting Gu Cheng help her up.

Zhang Yizhe wore a black top hat, his thin eyebrows furrowed, and his eyes stared blankly at the two of them.

Is Princess Su drunk? He put his finger under his nose, seemingly incredulous at what he was seeing.

Four years ago at Grandpa Su's birthday banquet, Su Wanxi drank far more alcohol than she did today, and she didn't even blush. Why is she like this today...?

And...isn't she an A-level Awakened? How come her alcohol tolerance is so poor? As Zhang Yizhe was pondering this, Gu Cheng also noticed someone blocking her way.

"Mr. Zhang, is there anything I can help you with?" she asked politely, while gesturing for Su Wanxi to lean closer to her.

Strictly speaking, Gu Cheng and Zhang Yizhe didn't have any deep-seated hatred. After hearing Su Wanxi's explanation, she understood that everything last night was just a misunderstanding.

They still need to work together to resolve the rift during this period. Although she doesn't particularly like the other person's frivolous personality, Gu Cheng doesn't want things to get too tense between her partners for the sake of the bigger picture.

"I apologize for what happened last night." Zhang Yizhe's tone was extremely sincere. He put the wine glass back on the coffee table, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed slightly.

Gu Cheng shook her head and politely replied, "I should also apologize to you... It's my fault for not understanding the situation." She was the one who started it, so she should suffer the consequences herself.

“The fault lies with me, Miss Gu, there’s no need to feel guilty. Could you spare a few minutes of my time? I’m willing to make some amends.” Zhang Yizhe smiled and turned to the side, his arm outstretched, his finger pointing towards the door.

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Wanxi, who was leaning against the girl's arms, frowned and opened her slightly narrowed eyes instantly.

Clear and bright, without a trace of intoxication. She stared silently at Zhang Yizhe, her expression indifferent.

This woman is suspicious. I just wanted to apologize... Zhang Yizhe swallowed, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

"...Sorry, Captain Su seems a little drunk. I need to take her home." From the moment he presented her with flowers at the banquet, Gu Cheng had felt that this guy had ulterior motives, so there was no way she would agree now.

She politely declined and walked towards the corridor in her little leather shoes.

As he passed by Zhang Yizhe, the other man shrugged and sighed with a hint of helplessness: "Miss Gu looks very beautiful today... It's just a pity I can't sit here a little longer."

This outfit almost perfectly showcases the girl's stunning figure. The white shirt accentuates her bust, while the navy blue uniform skirt paired with sheer stockings highlights her pert buttocks, long, slender, and fair legs. Her delicate feet, hidden in shiny leather shoes, are incredibly adorable.

Gu Cheng heard it, but said nothing and just walked forward quietly.

If an ordinary woman hears such praise from others, even if she doesn't say it outwardly, she will inevitably feel smug inside.

Unfortunately, Gu Cheng was not an ordinary woman, and she had no liking for Zhang Yizhe whatsoever. Hearing such words from the other party only made her feel a slight disgust.

Su Wanxi had said something similar... Although she was embarrassed, Gu Cheng didn't mind.

Or rather...she really hoped Su Wanxi would say more...

"Please tell Uncle Zhou that Captain Su and I are heading back now." Gu Cheng waved to Qin Kexin and briefly explained the situation.

"Hmm, I understand... Hmm~" Qin Kexin held the cake, a meaningful smile on her face.

Have fun tonight, and don't let it affect your training!

No matter how I explain, she won't listen. All she knows is how to drive. What is this girl thinking all day long? Gu Cheng coughed twice, pretending not to understand.

See you next time.

"Bye-bye~" Watching the two walk away, Qin Kexin could no longer hold back. She quickly walked to Zhou Li's side and tugged hard at the man's sleeve.

"What is it?" Zhou Li and Qi Bei were talking for a while, but he still turned around and patiently asked her.

"Chengzi and Xijie left first, let me tell you."

"I understand." Seeing that Qin Kexin still wouldn't let go, Zhou Li looked at her in confusion.

"Ahhh, I'm totally shipping them!"

"Where did you hurt yourself? Your leg or your arm?" Zhou Li asked her with concern, his gaze moving from her arm to her knee.

Faced with this obvious generation gap, Qin Kexin fell silent.

......

Pushing open the gilded side hall door, a gust of wind blew by, causing the girls' black hair and skirts to flutter.

Su Wanxi leaned against Gu Cheng's chest, her brows furrowed with an unusual languidness. From Gu Cheng's angle, all that could be seen were her long, slender eyelashes, delicate nose, and... a large expanse of snow-white skin exposed on her chest.

"Mmm..." Su Wanxi murmured and raised her head, her clear eyes misty with tears, her delicate lips slightly parted, resembling pale pink cherry blossom petals.

At this moment, the beautiful woman so close by possesses an ancient charm reminiscent of the lines, "Snowflakes on her chest are illuminated by the slanting lamplight, and peach blossoms in her eyes are half-drunk with wine."

Not only Su Wanxi, but even Gu Cheng herself felt a tingling sensation all over her body, as if she were about to melt into a pool of spring water.

"Really..." Su Wanxi's drunkenness only caused her more suffering.

This awkward situation of wanting to do something but not daring to is a great torment in life. Gu Cheng tried to turn her head away from her and slightly loosened the pressure on her arm, releasing the pressure between their skin.

"..." Perhaps feeling that it was about time, Su Wanxi opened her eyes and tried to stand up straight.

"Feeling better?" Gu Cheng felt a little lost when the warm and soft woman in her arms suddenly left, but she quickly regained her composure, her eyes filled with concern.

"Hmm..." Actually, she wasn't drunk at all; she just felt very comfortable leaning against him like that.

Su Wanxi stretched out her fair hand and brushed her long hair behind her ear. Her dark pupils reflected the candlelight, the leaves, and the pretty girl in front of her.

"I feel much better after being in the river breeze for a while." With her lips slightly parted, Su Wanxi straightened her right leg and slightly bent her left knee, the thin heels of her high heels making a sharp sound as they touched the ground.

"Don't drink so much next time...it's bad for your health." Not only does it damage the liver and stomach, but excessive alcohol can also numb the brain. Gu Cheng didn't want this beautiful woman in front of her to become stupid.

Su Wanxi suddenly stopped flipping her hair, her lips pursed slightly, and her eyes lowered.

"...Do you care about everyone this much?"

Section 97, Chapter 95: Each with their own thoughts.

Perhaps because it had rained yesterday, the moonlight was exceptionally bright tonight, casting a long shadow of Su Wanxi. Walking through the rows of houses, her shiny little leather shoes crunched along the edge of the shadows.

The air was cool, and a gentle evening breeze ruffled her hair. Her navy blue uniform skirt swayed in the wind, revealing glimpses of the girl's fair and delicate thighs.

Are you so concerned about everyone...? Gu Cheng rested her hands on her waist, her fair fingers interlacing and rubbing together.

Yeah, I just hope that everyone I like and everyone who likes me is doing well...

No, you are the only special one, the one and only Su Wanxi...

My thoughts are jumbled and disorganized, like the torrential rain that came last night, or like the rampant weeds in my dream.

"I..." Gu Cheng was about to say something when her black stiletto heels stopped in place and slowly turned around, touching the toes of her shoes.

"So long... the question has expired..." With her fair wrists folded behind her waist, Su Wanxi bent slightly, revealing her snow-white, slender neck and captivatingly delicate collarbone.

Her pretty face turned slightly to the right, the corners of her lips turned up slightly, and her cool eyes became even more tender.

"It was just a casual question; the answer doesn't matter."

Before she finished speaking, Su Wanxi turned around again and leaned against the railing to admire the Lanjiang River flowing eastward.

No matter what Gu Cheng answers, it's not what she truly wants at this point in time... silence is the best outcome.

......

As night falls, the Lanjiang River sheds its hustle and bustle, becoming gentle and tranquil. A hazy mist drapes the wide river surface in a transparent veil, and further away, the boundary between the sky and the river becomes blurred, making it almost impossible to distinguish between the waves and the starry river.

When the time came, the main building of the Xinsheng Hotel shone with dazzling brilliance, and the water surface rippled with light.

They walked along the riverbank for a long time, and the two of them did not exchange a single word after that.

Ignoring the emotional advice Gu Chengyan had given her, Gu Cheng simply followed quietly, following that slender figure.

Su Wanxi: "Did you enjoy your meal tonight?"

Gu Cheng: "Yes, the environment is very nice."

Soothing jazz music, soft carpets, sparkling crystal chandeliers... and sweet Asti sparkling wine.

"The environment is nice, but what about the French dishes?" Su Wanxi continued walking forward, her long, jet-black hair swaying gently, and even the evening breeze carried a sweet fragrance.

"It's delicious, but I don't like it." Gu Cheng's answer was the same as at the banquet. She really couldn't taste the highlights of these dishes. Perhaps... only the roasted lamb chops were to her liking.

"I think so too... It's not as good as yours." Su Wanxi nodded approvingly.

“Nonsense, how could that be…” Gu Cheng quickened her pace, moving a little closer to Su Wanxi.

The other party is a Michelin Level 1 chef, after all; how can she, a complete novice without even a chef's certificate, compare?

Su Wanxi chuckled softly, her voice as clear and melodious as a nightingale's song, as if tickling Gu Cheng's heart.

"I want to eat sweet and sour pork ribs tomorrow~" Coupled with this coquettish tone, the effect is doubled.

Sweet and sour pork ribs was the first dish she ever made for Su Wanxi, and it had been quite a while since she last made it...

"Hmm, buy more ribs, I'll make them for lunch..." Gu Cheng's excited voice gradually cooled as she spoke, as if something was on her mind.

Today is the end of the day, and I'm going to take a break for a while... "Starry Night" is temporarily closed due to the frequent outbreaks, so she and Su Wanxi no longer have a reason to meet every day.

Realizing this, the girl couldn't help but bite her lip lightly.

My heart pounded violently in my chest, my lungs felt like they were being pierced by sharp thorns, and a strong bitterness broke through the shackles, drawing blood away bit by bit. A strong wind swept through the gaps, engulfing my blood vessels and meridians.

She told herself to get used to someone appearing in her life and also to someone disappearing.

Su Wanxi stopped and silently turned around. She regretted her words the moment they left her mouth.

Gu Cheng was busy comforting herself and didn't notice that the other person had stopped leaving.

"..." Suddenly, she bumped into a warm embrace. The girl subconsciously looked up and saw the other person's beautiful eyes.