After eating and drinking their fill, it was already past eight in the evening.
As they left the barbecue place, Jing Shuxuan wanted to drag Qin Xiangyi out shopping again.
Qin Xiangyi was about to refuse, but as soon as Shaoyao heard they could go out and explore, she clung to Qin Xiangyi’s other arm, putting on a pitiful act.
Neither the Flower God nor the flower people could leave the range of the Flower God Ring, and since Qin Xiangyi had been sent straight to the Bai Chi Sanatorium upon arriving in this world, Shaoyao was obviously curious about everything here.
Qin Xiangyi felt helpless.
In her mind, being indoors was much more likely to create opportunities for a kiss.
So, instead of wasting time shopping with Jing Shuxuan, she might as well find a chance to steal a kiss first.
Flower Servant: Flower Master, Jing Shuxuan’s room is full of clothes.
She must love shopping.
The Flower Servant’s voice suddenly sounded in Qin Xiangyi’s mind, as if she’d just entered a voice chat room.
She bickered with Shaoyao, the Flower Servant occasionally chiming in, and the Flower God Huang Quan always watching from the shadows, yet somehow still making her presence felt.
Now, hearing the Flower Servant speak, Qin Xiangyi felt she was more reliable than Shaoyao.
But a few seconds later, she realized something.
Qin Xiangyi: Flower Servant, don’t tell me you want to look around too? The Flower Servant laughed.
Since her expression couldn’t be seen, only her calm, unhurried voice could be heard: Flower Master, I’m just helping you.
Qin Xiangyi had thought the Flower Servant was more dependable, but from her tone, she realized the Flower Servant was just as bad as the others.
But with two flower people already interested in the surroundings, Qin Xiangyi didn’t refuse.
She told Jing Shuxuan she wanted to buy a new phone and get a replacement SIM card.
Her phone had been confiscated by the Qin family when she entered the sanatorium, to monitor whether she contacted anyone for help.
So for the past month, Qin Xiangyi had been truly cut off from the world, learning about everything here only through TV and books.
Now that she was heading to Paradise City, she definitely needed to contact the campus belle Zhou Muning and reclaim the second kiss.
So, a phone was absolutely essential.
Hearing this, Jing Shuxuan looked apologetic.
“I was so happy to see you earlier that I forgot about it.
I already got your phone back for you—it’s at home now.”
Qin Xiangyi relaxed a bit at that.
If her original phone was still around, she wouldn’t have to worry about messing up and giving herself away while handling the phone business.
“Sister Xuan, thank you so much.” Qin Xiangyi was grateful again.
If campus belle Zhou Muning was her guide in this world, then Jing Shuxuan was definitely her guiding light, helping her solve so many newbie problems when she first arrived.
“Don’t suddenly get so formal, I’m not used to it.
Forget about the Qin Wangzi connection—you’re my good little sister.” Jing Shuxuan was clearly uncomfortable with Qin Xiangyi’s attitude, reaching out to pat her head, a bit embarrassed.
Qin Xiangyi raised an eyebrow.
“Just a little sister?” She tried to make things ambiguous between them, but unfortunately, this wasn’t that kind of world, and Jing Shuxuan didn’t react at all, just smiled and added,
“And, my good friend.”
Qin Xiangyi knew she couldn’t be too forward, or she’d end up back at Bai Chi Sanatorium.
She smiled, showing she was satisfied with Jing Shuxuan’s answer.
“That’s more like it.”
Jing Shuxuan laughed too.
The two chatted as they shopped, but Qin Xiangyi noticed something: Jing Shuxuan wasn’t shopping for herself.
Every outfit was held up against Qin Xiangyi.
“You’re new here and don’t know anyone.
I don’t know what to get you, so I can only buy you some clothes for comfort.” Jing Shuxuan’s eyes reddened again, as if Qin Xiangyi’s leaving was some kind of tragic farewell.
Qin Xiangyi tried to reassure her.
“It’s fine, Sister Xuan.
I’ll be back for winter break.”
Jing Shuxuan started crying at that, as if she thought it would be a miracle if Qin Xiangyi even made it to winter break.
Paradise City had great living conditions, but it was also extremely dangerous.
Unlike Ocean City, where the occasional Chosen One might fall from the sky and kill someone, in Paradise City, that kind of thing happened every day.
Everyone who entered had to sign a life-and-death agreement, really living on the edge.
Qin Xiangyi knew all this, but facing Jing Shuxuan’s kindness, she really didn’t want to make her worry even more.
These were just characters she’d written; she shouldn’t get too emotionally attached.
With her mind made up, Qin Xiangyi tried to change the subject.
But it didn’t work—Jing Shuxuan still seemed down as they walked, then said, “If only I were a Chosen One too.
At least I could look out for you in Paradise City.”
Jing Shuxuan was still blaming herself, her tone full of helplessness and anxiety, as if she’d been through something similar before.
As they talked, the two of them walked into an alley.
Qin Xiangyi was about to reply when Jing Shuxuan grabbed her arm and said urgently, “This isn’t the right way.”
Qin Xiangyi looked at the alley ahead, about to ask what was wrong, when a few people appeared behind them.
They looked shady—obviously up to no good.
Clearly, Jing Shuxuan thought something bad had happened to her in this alley before.
But in a novel, any event could push the plot forward.
Qin Xiangyi had already copied an SR-level assassination skill from Shaoyao.
She couldn’t take on a real fight, but dealing with a few street thugs would be no problem.
Just as she was about to step forward, Jing Shuxuan took on a protective stance.
Her eyes were determined, but in Qin Xiangyi’s view, her body was trembling—she was clearly struggling to deal with the situation.
In that moment, she seemed to forget there was a Chosen One right beside her, planning to protect Qin Xiangyi with her own strength.
“Well, aren’t you a pretty one.” The man’s gaze naturally fell on Jing Shuxuan, ignoring the plain-looking Qin Xiangyi.
Qin Xiangyi knew it was because of the special glasses she wore, but being completely ignored still annoyed her.
She tried to step in front of Jing Shuxuan, but Jing Shuxuan shook her head and mouthed for Qin Xiangyi to run.
Clearly, Jing Shuxuan didn’t believe Qin Xiangyi could handle a few strong-looking adult men.
Qin Xiangyi wanted to prove herself and maybe earn some points with Jing Shuxuan.
Meanwhile, Shaoyao, who’d been watching the whole time, couldn’t hold back any longer and launched an attack on the three men.
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