"Luo Chuan, Luo Chuan."
"What is it?"
"A customer asked on the Magic Phone when we'll be going back."
"As expected, countless customers recognize my handsomeness. Tell her we'll be back after a while, and I'll give her an autograph then."
"..."
"Luo Chuan, Luo Chuan."
"What is it this time?"
"A lot of people asked what new products Origin Mall will be launching next, and whether they'll still be released at Hearthstone Tavern first. They're dissatisfied about it and demand fair treatment."
"Mm... we'll talk about that later. I haven't thought it through yet, but fair treatment is possible."
"Luo Chuan, Luo Chuan~"
"Phew... Classmate Yao Ziyan, what's gotten into you today? You seem a little too excited."
Luo Chuan put down his book and looked helplessly at Yao Ziyan, who was propping up her chin beside him and smiling at him.
He felt that something was off about this girl today.
"Am I?" Yao Ziyan lightly patted her cheeks with both hands. "I feel great. It must be your imagination."
"Fine." Luo Chuan sighed. Perhaps this was a small protest over his winning five consecutive Hearthstone matches. "But speaking of which, Anno is watching you."
Luo Chuan subtly pointed in a certain direction.
Yao Ziyan looked where he pointed. The elf girl was staring intently at the two of them with wide, curious eyes.
After a light cough, Yao Ziyan resumed a normal sitting posture, looking a little embarrassed.
It was already afternoon.
The crimson clouds blanketing the sky were like ink wash casually splashed across a painting, and like the vibrant skirts of dancers. A huge red sun had sunk halfway behind the rolling mountains. In the pale golden sunset, everything cast long shadows, while an inky blue curtain of night silently spread in from