Chapter 136
Her long hair cascaded casually down her back, and her pale skin glowed even more under the sunlight, appearing flawless and pristine.
Her delicate features exuded an elegant charm, especially the tear mole at the corner of her eye, which added a touch of cold beauty to her, like the morning dew at dawn—clean yet slightly chilling.
She was beautiful, untouched by any dust.
As Li Qingxue observed Lin Wanning, Lin Wanning was also looking at them, surprised that the friend Dragon Aotian spoke of was actually two such stunning girls.
“Dragon Ge,” Hu Yuying approached Dragon Aotian, calling out to him, her smile never fading, as if her eyes first saw Dragon Aotian before noticing anyone else.
“Everything okay now?” Dragon Aotian asked with a smile. It was a rare holiday, and it felt great to gather with familiar faces in this unfamiliar city.
Hu Yuying shook her head, a faint blush appearing on her pretty face. “It’s all good now.”
She would remember for a lifetime the moment when Dragon Ge had touched her little jiojio (a playful term for a girl’s private area).
Hearing their conversation, Lin Wanning glanced at Hu Yuying and noticed the smile on Dragon Aotian’s face.
Perhaps it was a woman’s intuition; Dragon Aotian had once mentioned someone very important to him, and she had a feeling that the person he referred to was this girl standing right in front of her...
With everyone gathered, Dragon Aotian introduced, “This is Lin Wanning, a student from the Music Academy, and she’s the little sister I mentioned to you before.”
After saying that, he turned to Lin Wanning. “This is Hu Yuying, my little follower.”
“And this is Li Qingxue, my friend. We all come from Haigang City and went to the same high school.”
Although Dragon Aotian called Hu Yuying his little follower, there was a different vibe when he introduced Li Qingxue, a subtle shift that Lin Wanning couldn’t help but notice.
She couldn’t resist stealing another glance at Hu Yuying.
Then she nodded, a warm smile gracing her lips. “Hello.” Her voice was pure, like the sound of melting ice, and just hearing her unique tone made it clear that she must sing beautifully.
“Hi there,” Hu Yuying replied with a gentle smile. Even though her personality had changed a bit, she still acted differently around others compared to when she was with Dragon Aotian.
“Hello,” Li Qingxue chimed in, her smile playful, inexplicably lifting the mood around her.
At their age, they were filled with innocence, without too many complications.
Especially knowing that this girl named Lin Wanning was venturing out for the first time to study and had almost faced humiliation and abuse, they couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy.
But since they had all been helped by Dragon Aotian, they understood that feeling all too well.
Dragon Aotian felt a twitch at the corner of his mouth as they walked down the street, noticing many strange looks directed at him.
Most importantly, his keen hearing caught snippets of conversations.
“Wow, how come this guy is surrounded by so many beauties?”
“Seriously, just because he’s good-looking and has a nice body, he thinks he can flirt with every girl. He deserves to be punished!”
“Right? All three of these girls are definitely campus beauties, and they’re all hanging out with him. I wonder if he can handle it!”
Even though Dragon Aotian had a good mindset, hearing these comments made him glance up and shoot a few glares at the onlookers.
Girls have a lot to talk about. Despite Lin Wanning’s cool demeanor, when they played together, she seemed less aloof. This was evident from the conversations among the girls in their dorm.
Plus, Li Qingxue was naturally a lively and spirited girl, and the four of them got along well, sharing stories from their respective schools.
This left Dragon Aotian feeling somewhat excluded.
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Chapter 164: Enjoying Each Other’s Company
“Wanning, have you been to the morning market?” Hu Yuying asked.
On their way out of school, she had mentioned to Li Qingxue that she wanted to explore Kyoto’s morning market.
Li Qingxue had never been to a market; her only experience was through a video call with Hu Yuying.
She was quite eager to visit lively places, as her personality was a bit exuberant, and she loved the buzz of activity.
Lin Wanning nodded. “I used to go to the morning market often when my family lived in the countryside, but since we moved to the city, I haven’t been in a while.”
“Let’s go check out Kyoto’s morning market then!” Hu Yuying suggested.
She was curious to see what Kyoto’s morning market was like; perhaps it could even extend her part-time job experience.
The proposal received unanimous approval.
Li Qingxue turned to Dragon Aotian. “Take us to the market.”
“Please beg me,” Dragon Aotian teased.
Li Qingxue’s smile was genuinely beautiful and bright, but since she was still a bit upset with Dragon Aotian, she couldn’t help but want to tease him.
“Ugh, you want me to beg? I’ll pinch you instead!”
Saying that, she playfully pinched his waist. “Don’t run! I’ll keep pinching you!”
Watching Li Qingxue and Dragon Aotian playfully bicker, both Hu Yuying and Lin Wanning couldn’t help but laugh.
“You two have such a great relationship,” Lin Wanning remarked sincerely, observing the scene.
At least, she had never experienced such moments with Dragon Aotian.
Hu Yuying nodded gently. “Yeah, Dragon Ge is really a nice guy.”
She then looked at Lin Wanning. “Let’s get going.”
In just a few simple exchanges, Lin Wanning could sense that Hu Yuying was genuinely kind, especially in her interactions with Dragon Aotian, which felt particularly warm.
Stealing a deep glance at Dragon Aotian, Lin Wanning’s delicate face broke into a smile as she quickened her pace to catch up.
The morning subway in Kyoto was indeed crowded, but thankfully, they had Dragon Aotian with them.
Soon, the four of them followed the crowd out of the subway station and headed toward the nearby morning market.
Kyoto’s morning market was different from Haigang City’s.
In Haigang City, the morning market was just a street lined with various vendors.
In Kyoto, it was called a market, not a morning market.
There were designated areas for vegetables, fruits, seafood, and meat.
There were stalls selling breakfast and clothing, with a wide variety of goods.
Compared to the concrete jungle outside, the market was filled with a lively atmosphere.
Dragon Aotian led the three of them to grab a quick breakfast.
Then they wandered around, satisfying Li Qingxue’s desire to explore the bustling market.
“Be careful, it’s crowded here,” Dragon Aotian called out from behind them.
“We’re fine, Dragon Ge! We won’t get lost,” Hu Yuying replied, seemingly reminded of the times she had set up stalls with Dragon Ge at the market.
She appeared particularly cheerful.
Emotions are easily contagious, and in this noisy and vibrant environment, Li Qingxue and Lin Wanning held hands and strolled around.
At that moment, Dragon Aotian sighed inwardly, feeling a bit anxious as if he were worried about losing a child in a crowd.
Especially when he looked up and suddenly couldn’t see the three of them...
Li Qingxue and Lin Wanning spotted many interesting things. Not only Li Qingxue, but even Lin Wanning felt tempted to buy something.
However, after a quiet nudge from Hu Yuying, the two of them exchanged glances and decided to pass.
Still, they asked the vendors around about the market, learning that it was usually open, but there were larger gatherings on Mondays and Sundays.
The three of them agreed to come back together then to shop.
After wandering around, they had somewhat satisfied Li Qingxue’s curiosity.
It wasn’t so much that the market was interesting; it was more about the people around them that made it enjoyable.
Kyoto, an ancient yet vibrant city.
Especially in Haidian District, which is the cultural and educational center of Kyoto, filled with numerous museums, libraries, and the famous Summer Palace.
After leaving the morning market, the four of them took the subway to this area.
They say seeing is believing, and it was better to experience it firsthand.
This place, built around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, was designed using the techniques of Jiangnan gardens, creating a large landscape garden.
The exquisite architecture, vast lake, and rich historical culture were things one couldn’t find in Haigang City.
The long corridor was tranquil, as if witnessing the passage of time; every brick and tile seemed to tell stories of the past. Strolling through it felt like traversing a time tunnel.
The Summer Palace was enormous. Hu Yuying had twisted her ankle the night before and felt a bit uncomfortable after walking for so long, so she sat down to rest in the long corridor.
The architectural design here made full use of scenic techniques, and every view was a beautiful sight.
“Feeling tired?” Dragon Aotian asked softly when he saw Hu Yuying sitting down. “Is your foot hurting again?”
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