A Young Girl's Thoughts

Guinaifen values home, or rather, the atmosphere of "home," and eating together with everyone is a way of creating that family atmosphere.

"A little bit is fine as an appetizer." Bai could tell that Guinaifen really wanted to try it. "Spicy tofu or red oil beef offal? A small portion will do. As for money, don't worry. What I mean by being short of money might be different from what you think of as being short of money."

"W-Is that okay? No, no, let's look at something else first."

Guinaifen's heart fluttered for a moment, but then she shook her head.

"Let's start with snacks—we can eat while we stroll around, and they won't take up too much space in our stomachs. Plus, we can bring some back for everyone to share."

As Guinaifen spoke, she took Liu Bai's hand and continued walking forward.

When they reached the bakery, Guinaifen suddenly stopped.

"Hmm... tiger-skin cake?" Guinaifen looked at the tiger-skin cake in the bakery display case and became interested. "It looks just like the Momu Roll from my family."

That thing is the tiger-skin cake, right?

"Boss Liu, ten tiger-skin cakes please!"

"Huh?"

"There are exactly ten people in my family," Guinaifen explained happily. "Although it may not be new to them, I still want them to try it."

What a good girl...

"Okay~ Please wait a moment." The shop owner immediately began packing the tiger-skin cakes. "Are you two a couple?"

"Huh?"

Guinaifen was stunned for a moment.

However, the shop owner was clearly used to this kind of reaction, and just smiled and didn't say anything, handing over the packaged tiger-skin cake.

"Here you are, your tiger-skin cake~"

"...Um, okay, okay." Guinaifen took the bag with a mix of embarrassment and confusion, while Liu Bai scanned the code to pay.

After walking a short distance, Guinaifen spoke softly, "Although you're very enthusiastic, calling us a couple is a bit strange, isn't it? Do we... look like a couple?"

"Perhaps?"

"Uh... it really is inexplicable."

Guinaifen scratched her face with the hand holding the bag.

"Calling a man and a woman 'couple' upon seeing them can easily cause conflict! This Little Gui my experience."

"..."

Liu Bai really wanted to tell Guinaifen that letting go of my hand would make things much better in other people's eyes.

But...

Guinaifen herself seems completely oblivious to this.

It's better not to be so tactless.

"Alright, Little Gui. On another note, Boss Liu, have you ever tried Xianzhou's Momu Roll? They're really cute, they look a lot like tapir fur—of course, they're definitely not made with tapirs."

Guinaifen laughed.

"Some foodies from Xianzhou like to use this to scare tourists from other places. First, they steer the conversation to the Baku, and then they say, 'This is made by the Baku.' If it really is made by the Baku, then it's not a street food."

"I've heard of it, but I've never actually eaten it."

"Eh—" Guinaifen drawled, "Well, that's true. Boss Liu, you're a big businessman, you definitely wouldn't eat street food, but the taste is really good, especially our Golden Plaza's Momu Roll, a Luofu specialty! If I can find similar ingredients in the future, I Little Gui, must make a batch for you to try!"

"Then I'll have to look forward to it."

"Looking forward to it! I, Little Gui, have learned a few skills myself!"

[Guinaifen's Favorability: 6062]

After ending the topic, Guinaifen still enthusiastically took Liu Bai shopping.

Lotus root cake, chicken wings, kebabs, and even energy bars— Guinaifen bought a bag of these portable snacks, adhering to the principle of one serving per person.

"Boss Liu, I've lost my hands, can you help me?"

"Let me help."

Liu Bai received two bags from Guinaifen.

Although it's said that she has no hands, Guinaifen has actually been using the same hand she started with.

The waiter who was making milk tea glanced back at Liu Bai and Guinaifen.

... Are couples now calling each other "Boss Liu"?

Am I falling behind the times?

The equally young waiter seemed a little confused.

"Here you are, milk tea for both of you. Are you a couple? We have a promotion going on right now: couples get 30% off, and married couples get 40% off."

"Hmm... they are definitely a couple."

The phrase "70% off" effectively silenced Guinaifen's attempt to defend herself.

The opposing party is a big sheep family and doesn't know the cage. It's useless to argue and explain. (The opposing party is a 37% discount, which is a real discount.)

As for couples... that's too shameful, the discount is only 40%.

It has to be at least 30% off!

If I just call myself a couple, the Boss Liu will definitely understand my good intentions.

Thank you for your patronage.

After Liu Bai paid, the waiter politely bowed slightly to the two of them.

"May the two lovers be united in marriage."

"Ugh... this event is just too... too..."

Guinaifen blushed and took a sip of milk tea. She hung the bag on her arm so she could hold the milk tea while drinking. Guinaifen didn't bring milk tea for everyone, mainly because there was too much. Ten servings of milk tea would require at least two bags, and if she wanted to minimize the chance of spilling, she would need at least three or four bags, and they couldn't be bumped or knocked over.

As for this event, Guinaifen really wants to complain about how terrible it is... but rationally speaking, as an event, it is completely fine.

Sigh, it's just a marketing tactic after all.

"I always felt that everyone was looking at us strangely along the way."

"Yes, why is that?"

Like Guinaifen, Liu Bai hung the bag on her arm.

This person has absolutely no idea what the problem is.

"Waiter! Two cups of original milk tea! The sign said couples get a 40% discount!"

"Uh... yes."

"We are husband and wife!"

Then came a dignified declaration.

"... I suddenly feel guilty," Guinaifen sighed. "Boss Liu, does this mean we're lying to people?"

"No, I think you're already very good."

Liu Bai turned around and spun around with Guinaifen, who was holding his hand.

"You're much better than them."

"... Um, gentlemen, are you two joking?"

The waiter who had just seen Liu Bai and Guinaifen off now looked very troubled.

"Huh?" the white-haired man who had made the marriage declaration questioned. "Didn't you write it outside?"

"While that is true, are you two really husband and wife?"

"Of course!" The white-haired man put his arm around his companion's shoulder. "Look! Doesn't it look like it?"

"Just putting your arm around someone's shoulder is like that...?" The waiter's lips twitched.

"Although I understand your predicament, sir, we are indeed husband and wife. Please accept our 40% discount."

The man accompanying him was saying inappropriate things in a serious tone.

"..." Guinaifen's expression twitched slightly as she watched this scene, "... She feels absolutely no guilt."

Are these two really after the discount?!

This is no longer about taking advantage!

This is a matter of how thick-skinned one is.

Don't even mention me and the Boss Liu! Everyone around here is staring at you!

Guinaifen suddenly felt that being seen as a couple wasn't so bad after all.

"..."

After staring at the two grown men for a while, the waiter silently turned around and began making milk tea.

A moment later, the two cups of milk tea were placed in front.

"... This is a reward for the two shameless people."

"Huh? Isn't this supposed to be the normal line?"

After paying, the white-haired man casually inserted a straw and turned away.

Guinaifen also got a clear look at the two people's appearances.

Hmm... although not as good as my Boss Liu, he's still a respectable person.

But the brain...

"Su, don't we look alike?" White Hair looked at his companion with a puzzled expression.

"They don't look alike at all." The intellectual-looking gray-haired man nodded. "Look at them, they are a real couple."

The other party pointed to Guinaifen and Liu Bai.

"Look, that's what couples do when both of them naturally choose to free their hands to hold each other's hands... I already regret it, what am I even doing with you?"

"Stop doing things only to regret them later—and you haven't changed at all."

Chapter 110 A Girl's Thoughts

Guinaifen's first reaction after being accused was actually to step aside—after all, these two people were just too...

Well, their heads are practically steaming with idiocy, making you want to have absolutely no connection with them.

However, what the other party said next immediately threw Guinaifen's mind into chaos.

My Boss Liu and I have been holding hands the whole time?

Guinaifen's mind seemed to have suddenly had a blind spot revealed.

Liu Bai could clearly feel the pressure on his hands suddenly increase, but then suddenly decrease—he could easily guess that this was the situation in Guinaifen's mind right now.

So... the atmosphere instantly became awkward.

"Um, let's go, Boss Liu."

Guinaifen's rationality prevented her from directly shaking off Liu Bai on the spot. Instead, she grabbed Liu Bai's hand and chose to escape from the scene.

Liu Bai readily accepted good advice.

Well, although there were two Flame-Chasers standing in front of him, Liu Bai had absolutely no desire to have any contact with them right now.

Just as Liu Bai could admit that he was occasionally a bit abnormal, but he would never shout "I am a pervert" in a crowd.

Going up to talk to Kevin and the other person now would be tantamount to shouting in front of everyone, "I have an announcement to make! I'm a complete idiot!"

I will absolutely not do such a thing.

"Hey, Sue, you scared them away." Kevin watched the two flee.

"It's clearly you."

Sue pursed her lips and began to wonder why she had accompanied Kevin in his foolishness.