As he spoke, he touched the texture of a piece of underwear, frowned, and made a serious assessment: "No, the quality is too poor."
"..." Xia Xingchen was embarrassed. Who asked him to give it to her? He himself said he didn't want it.
When I looked again, the clerk's face turned black.
Bai Yeqing seemed to be unaware of this. He pointed at a set of Doraemon pajamas hanging on the shelf and asked, "Is that the same set you wore last night?"
"Yeah. Not much different." Xia Xingchen didn't know what he wanted to do.
Bai Yeqing gestured casually with his long fingers, "Wrap it up. The largest size."
Xia Xingchen was stunned for a moment. This person... bought it for himself? Couple outfit
But…
"You wear it?" Didn't he criticize her as soon as he showed up last night
Bai Yeqing didn't even answer, he just felt around in his pockets, but couldn't find any money. He turned to her and said, "Mrs. Bai, pay the bill."
The tone of voice couldn't be more natural. The three words "Mrs. Bai" sounded more familiar, like an old married couple.
Xia Xingchen's heart skipped a beat. She felt that this man was really good at coaxing women! But even so, she would still foolishly let him coax her.
Moreover, at this moment, she was so sweet in her heart, as if covered with honey. However, she pretended to be fierce and said, "Don't yell! I'm still single now. If you yell like that, others will think I'm really married. Then, even those who originally wanted to pursue me won't dare to pursue me."
She said, taking the money out of her wallet and handing it to the clerk.
Bai Yeqing glanced at him coldly and asked seriously, "Who wants to chase you?"
"..." Xia Xingchen shrank her neck. The warning look in the man's eyes was particularly scary. Not only was she glared at, but even the waiter who was taking the money was frightened and his hands softened, and he almost couldn't catch the money. She stuck out her tongue and dared not say anything. She couldn't even joke, for fear that this man would really take it seriously. He was very narrow-minded.
After a while, the two of them came out of the pajama shop. He held her pajama in one hand and held her hand in the other. Xia Xingchen remembered something and smiled quietly.
"What are you laughing at?"
“…” She just shook her head.
He frowned and asked again, "What are you laughing at?"
"I'm laughing at you." She raised her head, her narrowed eyes full of sweetness, "So, you're not completely incapable of falling in love."
Xia Xingchen felt that she really loved him more and more. Just because he bought a pair of pajamas like hers, she was so happy. He was really useless!
Bai Yeqing understood what she was thinking, and a trace of discomfort flashed across his face, "What are you thinking? I just happened to think this one looks better."
Having said that, he subconsciously tightened his grip on her hand.
Xia Xingchen knew his temper. He was stubborn, but she didn't expose him. She just continued nonchalantly, "If you like wearing couple outfits with me, then let's go back and buy a few more sets. I know there's a store in Kyoto that specializes in selling couple outfits. How about we go shopping there? Come to think of it, you haven't gone shopping with me in Kyoto before."
Bai Yeqing actually found it hard to imagine a scene of wearing couple outfits with a woman. How ugly! In the past, there were many couples like that in school. In his eyes, they looked like idiots. However, when he passed by this pajama shop just now, he saw the blue Doraemon and walked in without thinking.
So, it is not wrong to say that love can make people become idiots.
Xia Xingchen thought he would immediately shake his head and refuse. She had even thought of how to convince him, but she only heard him say "hmm". She swallowed back all the words she wanted to say, and only joy remained in her heart.
Bai Yeqing's cell phone started ringing again.
Just like before, it rang again and again. His expression, which was good before, had turned very ugly now. He took his cell phone out of his pocket, and Xia Xingchen accidentally saw the words "Mrs. Lanting" on the screen.
She looked up at him, "Why don't you answer the phone?"
He pursed his lips, remained silent, and looked solemn.
Xia Xingchen couldn't see through his thoughts, so she just said, "After making so many calls, the lady must have something important to talk to you about. I think it's about her daughter."
"I'm going to take a call, you wait here for me." Before she could say anything, he turned around and walked five meters away.
Xia Xingchen stood there, looking at his figure. I don't know if it's because I think too much, but I always feel that... since he came back, his mood has been up and down, sometimes good, sometimes bad. He always looks like he has a lot on his mind.
Also, answering the phone...
In the past, no matter who called him, he would never be shy about answering the phone.
Xia Xingchen's thoughts went further and further away. Standing on the side of the road, kicking small stones, he hoped that he was just overthinking.
… … … …
the other side.
Bai Yeqing put the phone to his ear, and Madam Lanting's voice came from the other side.
"I didn't disturb you, did I?" Mrs. Lanting tried her best to control her emotions.
"I've been in a meeting." His words seemed a bit annoying, and there was a sense of distance in his tone.
Mrs. Lanting was stunned for a moment. He never had this attitude before.
"I'm sorry to bother you. But I wanted to ask you about what you said last time."
"I haven't found anything yet. Don't worry too much. I'll let you know when there's any news."
Mrs. Lanting seemed to be skeptical. "Is it true that there is no news at all?"
"You don't believe me?"
"That's not the case. However, the information is so complete that I thought it would be quite easy to check."
Bai Yeqing didn't let go, he just said: "I'm sorry to disappoint you."
"…" Madam Lanting sighed deeply. She actually hoped that he was lying to her, but why would he lie to her? "Anyway, I still have to thank you. I'm sorry for your trouble in this matter."
"You're too polite. This is also my uncle's business, so I dare not neglect it." His words were somewhat rigid, and his deep gaze was cast bleakly at a certain point in the distance.
Mrs. Lanting's tone was extremely disappointed, and finally, she hung up the phone. Bai Yeqing held the phone tightly for a long time, and the lines on his face were still tense.
Xia Xingchen stood a few meters away and gestured to him, asking him if he could come over.
Bai Yeqing's eyes fell on her cautious little face, his eyes darkened, and his chest suddenly hurt. Before she came over, he had already strode over, reached out his long arms, and held her in his arms.
The man's breath enveloped her tightly, and the random thoughts in her mind were cleared away in an instant.
He hugged her so tightly that it hurt her a little, but she was reluctant to break free. She leaned on his chest greedily, breathing in his scent.