Chapter 300

Unexpectedly, Shen Gonglin was so perceptive to eye contact. Seele looked up and smiled at Shen Gonglin, letting her know she wasn't thinking about his ice cream. This guy, really. Sometimes Seele couldn't understand why Sister Bronya liked Shen Gonglin so much. She thought someone like Sister Bronya would prefer someone more mature.

Only a younger sister like myself would be so immature as Shen Gonglin ...

"It's nothing, it's just that I feel like Shen Gonglin and Kiana have a really good relationship. Kiana is usually not this lively at all. You two are really close."

Looking at the two people before her, Seele sighed sincerely. Their relationship couldn't be described simply as "good"; it was more like that of a couple deeply in love. Shen Gonglin knew that Seele was very likable, and both Sister Bronya and Fu Hua had feelings for Shen Gonglin that went beyond friendship. But it seemed only Kiana gave Seele that feeling.

This feeling of complete relaxation, being completely dependent on Shen Gonglin, and being able to tell him whatever comes to mind is truly enviable.

"Of course! We've been through thick and thin together. When we get married, Seele, you absolutely have to come to the wedding. You can sit at the same table as Bronya and the headmistress."

Kiana spoke these words with great boldness. Although she was a little embarrassed, she still said it. This was something she had already decided. She would be with Shen Gonglin one day. Although she didn't know how much more she would have to go through, the outcome was certain.

Kiana was initially reluctant to reveal her feelings so boldly, but the class Class President's advances were relentless. Can you believe how much stuff she stuffed onto the Helios— it was all part of her dowry? Moreover, there were always people preparing to raid Shen Gonglin's room at night, so Kiana felt she had no choice but to make preparations in advance.

Marriage... Hearing the word from Kiana's lips, Seele was startled. Was Shen Gonglin going to marry Kiana? Then what about herself... cough cough, what about Sister Bronya? And Dr. Tesla, Dr. Einstein, and Ms. Fu Hua ... She had a feeling that if Shen Gonglin got married, things would be quite lively, and...

Shen Gonglin seems completely out of place when it comes to marriage. He looks about the same age as me, and we're getting married already? It feels like Kiana is rushing things a bit too much.

"Who said I was going to marry you? You're just daydreaming. I'm still young. Kiana, please don't talk to me about things like that."

Shen Gonglin gave Kiana a disdainful look. This girl was secretly licking someone else's sundae while saying such things as if she had no pressure at all. Upon hearing Shen Gonglin's words, Seele immediately felt much more relaxed, as if her other self had also relaxed. It turned out that it was just Kiana's plan. She thought it was something that they had already agreed upon. Seele was really scared.

"Huh? If you don't want to marry me, who else would you like to marry? It's not the Class President, is it? I'm not saying this to be mean, but with the Class President's level, in the future... if we have kids in the future, the kids will definitely go hungry."

Kiana's cheeks were flushed, but even at this moment she didn't forget to use such words to tease Fu Hua. Although they were all good friends, she certainly couldn't back down on this kind of thing. This was Kiana's own advantage, so why couldn't she say it? Kiana puffed out her chest, feeling that she definitely had an advantage over the Class President in this regard.

"Yeah, it's already been recorded. I'll play it for the Class President when we get back. Kiana, you just wait for her to beat you up."

Who knew that Shen Gonglin, that heartless girl, would raise her hand and wave her phone? I really want to see how the Class President will react when she hears Kiana making fun of her like this.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Shopping Pro

"Shen Gonglin, are you really not human? What do you take this girl's sincere heart for... Give me the phone right now. This is between us. Why are you dragging the Class President into this? Give it to me now!"

Kiana was utterly baffled by Shen Gonglin's treacherous nature. She had so shyly expressed her feelings to him, and this guy was actually planning to record it and tell the Class President, trying to sow discord between them. If the Class President found out about that...

Kiana shuddered. Although the Class President was kind, those hands could tear apart a Gundam. If she found out that she had talked about her like that... How could a girl not care about such things? This was practically a personal attack. She absolutely couldn't let Shen Gonglin keep the evidence!

Kiana lunged at Shen Gonglin, but Shen Gonglin, anticipating this, ducked and dodged. The two chased each other to the other side. Seele, who witnessed everything, could only smile wryly as she followed. Their relationship was indeed very good. Once she and they got to know each other better, she believed their relationship would only get better. Seele was very confident about this.

This is only possible because Seele is such a gentle girl. If it were any other jealous person, they would definitely be fighting with Kiana and Shen Gonglin by now. This girl's tolerance is truly rare. If it weren't for this, Bronya wouldn't have arranged for her to go shopping with Kiana and the others. She hoped that Seele would use her unique power to help Kiana relax.

It looks like the results are remarkable.

"Let me see, the first item on the shopping list is... ah, flowers! There's a flower shop over there. So parties really do need flowers as decorations, huh? Shen Gonglin, and Kiana, we should... you two stop fighting, everyone's watching us..."

After finally calming down the two who were still arguing, Seele sighed. Now she finally knew about the other project that Sister Bronya had sent her to. If Kiana and Shen Gonglin had just come along, they would have definitely forgotten about the important matter. Seele stepped between the two to separate them. It was more important to finish the important matter first.

It seems like the two of them always end up fighting when they're together. According to Kiana, it's like Shen Gonglin didn't care about her girlish feelings at all. The way they were so intimate just now felt like a hallucination. So, to prevent them from arguing any further, Seele took their arms on either side and headed towards the flower shop, deciding to act as a mediator between them.

It seems that being too close to someone isn't necessarily an easy thing.

"Hello, I'd like to order some flowers for a queuing event next month. Someone will pick them up on the same day, is that alright?"

She dragged the two of them to the flower shop. As soon as they got close, a rich floral fragrance surrounded them. After smelling the fragrance, Seele felt refreshed and relaxed. The fragrance was so pleasant that it made her feel relaxed.

"Okay, young lady, what kind of flowers would you like?"

Looking at the three people in front of them, although their relationship might seem a bit strange, it has to be said that all three of them are exceptionally beautiful. Standing among the flowers, they are even more beautiful than the lovely flowers themselves. In particular, Seele's gentle and polite attitude makes the shop owner and proprietress beam with joy. This girl is really great.

"Hmm, chrysanthemums, honeysuckle, and that red one, is it a rose... Seele, what are you doing? Am I wrong?"

Shen Gonglin casually mentioned that he didn't know what flowers to buy. Kiana clearly didn't know much about it either. However, Seele quickly covered his mouth and gave Shen Gonglin a reproachful glare. "Alright, alright, you know he can talk, okay? Shut up now, okay? Well said. Don't say it again next time."

"I'm sorry, don't listen to him. Let me think... pink roses, red lilies, with plum and herbs, and... eucalyptus leaves!"

Seele smiled apologetically at the shop owner, then started thinking for herself. Judging from Shen Gonglin's earlier expression, she knew he wasn't particular about flowers, and Kiana didn't seem inclined to interrupt. So, Seele volunteered to design the types of flowers to line the flowers. Seele was quite confident in this aspect; everyone should like her arrangement.

"These flowers... and eucalyptus leaves, hmm, I can already imagine how beautiful they look. This little girl knows so much about them, she has such good taste. Could she be a fellow professional?"

Just imagining the flowers that Seele would arrange, the proprietress couldn't help but smile. They looked really good. This little girl was quite something. If she weren't in the same industry, she really wouldn't understand how a girl her age could know so much about flowers.

"No, no, I just like flowers. Seeing pretty flowers makes me feel better."

Seele lowered her head shyly, and Shen Gonglin nodded in agreement. Seele was right about that; he also liked spending money, but he just liked having money to spend. That's why he had been collecting wealth relentlessly. Rita's bank card, Anna's bank card, and now Einstein's shopping card—before he knew it, he already had several bank cards.

Bronya seemed to want to give him one too, but how much money could a poor little girl like her have? How could Shen Gonglin accept money from an ignorant little girl? He's not really a scumbag.

"That's well said. Yes, that's why I opened a flower shop too. Since you like flowers so much, young lady, these two lilies are for you. And for this young man... how about I give you a red rose?"

Seele's words clearly resonated with the shop owner, who smiled and gave two lilies to Kiana and Seele. But why lilies? Shen Gonglin's points of interest were always different from others. However, when the red rose was presented to him, he was slightly taken aback. There was one for him too.

"No need, these two lilies are already very kind of you. Thank you, they are so beautiful. We can't accept the roses."

Upon seeing the red roses, Seele and Kiana stepped forward to block the shopkeeper's flowers. They could accept the lilies, but they couldn't let her give the red roses to Shen Gonglin.

Chapter Thirty: They all know a lot.

"Next up is an essential part of any party—the cake!"

Somewhat shyly avoiding the proprietress's meaningful gaze, Seele and Kiana, along with Shen Gonglin, walked out of the flower shop. The flower problem was solved, and now it was time for the other highlight of the party. Seele looked towards the cake shop, where the air seemed to be filled with the sweet aroma of cream. Although it wasn't a birthday, how could a party be without a cake?

She led Shen Gonglin and Kiana into the cake shop, and a happy smile spread across Seele's face as she looked at the exquisite desserts around her.

"It smells so good."

Sweets can make people happy. Just seeing these cakes, Seele could imagine their sweet taste. Shen Gonglin was also a sweets lover. The two of them leaned against the shop window, looking at the exquisite cakes inside. They looked so tempting. They must taste amazing. Kiana, on the other hand, covered her forehead in exasperation. These two were so embarrassing.

So, is it just me who's mature enough to be tempted by sweets like this? Even if it's Shen Gonglin, does Seele also like cake?

"It's freshly made today, little girl... Oh, and there's a little brother here too, would you like to try some?"

The cake shop owner also came out at this moment. Looking at the two people leaning against the window, a smile unconsciously appeared on the owner's face. How could he not feel happy to see his work recognized by others?

"Wow, every piece looks so delicious, I don't know which one to choose! Thank you, sister... Shen Gonglin, which piece do you want to eat?"

Looking at the shop owner's introduction, Seele politely thanked him. At the same time, she and Shen Gonglin huddled together to discuss which piece was tastier. The blue Seele wasn't picky about food, while her other self preferred spicy food. However, both Seele loved cake, so her other self would probably be very happy too.

"Haha, little girl, you're really good with words. Pick whatever you like, I'll give you a 20% discount, okay?"

The shop owner smiled at Seele. This girl was really nice; it was rare to see such a cute girl these days. So, without thinking, she extended her goodwill to Seele, offering a small discount as a thank you gift for the girl's eloquence.

"Eh, really? That's great, thank you... Oh, Shen Gonglin, why did you act so suddenly? I'm so sorry!"

Upon hearing this, Seele turned around in surprise to thank him. Only then did she see that Shen Gonglin had already started eating the cake and was even sucking his fingers. Seele quickly turned to apologize to the shop owner. Shen Gonglin was used to being unruly among them, but he couldn't do that in public.

"Hehe, it's okay. This is a tasting area. If you don't mind, you can try some cakes here so you can decide which ones to order. Give them a try."

The shop owner didn't mind at all. The girl was very polite, and the boy over there was quite cute. Just looking at them made him feel better. He had been shown kindness by others. Seele was such a girl.

"Seele, you...maybe you really have a talent for shopping."

Kiana couldn't help but sigh. It seemed like everyone was willing to show their kindness to Seele. It was a really good ability. She was even a little envious. Compared to Seele, she and Shen Gonglin seemed to have become useless. As a result, the task of buying things had been left entirely to Seele.

"No, it's just because everyone's a nice person... So we've decided on this cake, and then there's the party decorations. Hmm... balloons definitely create the best atmosphere. There seems to be a gift shop over there, which is great. It feels like I can buy everything here!"

The lively atmosphere around her seemed to have made Seele even more energetic. She pulled Shen Gonglin and Kiana and ran towards the gift shop. This usually quiet girl seemed to have let loose now. It was so much fun shopping with everyone. Next time, she definitely had to bring Sister Bronya along too. Being together all the time was the most fun thing.

"Little girl, what would you like to buy?"

Upon entering the gift shop, the shop owner greeted them warmly. Shen Gonglin and Kiana consciously took a step back. They figured they could leave this to Seele to handle; they just needed to stay on the sidelines and be good little idiots.

"Hello, we'd like to buy some balloons to decorate a party, and we're looking for a suitable shop. Do you have any long, thin balloons?"

Seele gestured with her hands to indicate what she wanted to buy. She said that the balloons should be the kind that were easy to shape. Her words left the two rather lazy and idiotic people behind her somewhat confused.

"Hey, Shen Gonglin, do you still have long balloons?"

Kiana nudged Shen Gonglin's shoulder, and Shen Gonglin nodded as if she understood.

"Yes, yes, there are long ones. I've seen them in hotels, they're in the bedside table drawer, you know... umm, umm!"

Before King Shen Gonglin could finish speaking, Kiana and Seele reached out and covered his mouth together. "Good, stop talking!" The two girls' cheeks were flushed. They both realized what Shen Gonglin was talking about. Kiana glanced at Seele with some surprise while feeling shy. She knew it was normal, but Seele also understood. Was this girl no longer pure?

"I'm talking about the kind that can be molded into many shapes, which the children and Dr. Tesla would definitely love... not the kind that Shen Gonglin is talking about!"

So shy her face was practically bursting with embarrassment that Seele quietly corrected Shen Gonglin's question. She hadn't understood it before either, but Seele had learned a lot from the books Sister Bronya brought from St. Freya. She had to thank the great master Raiden Mei all of this; even Sister Bronya had learned her knowledge from her.

Oh, those balloons. But why emphasize that the children and Tesla must like them? It turns out that in Seele's eyes, Tesla has always been a child. But that's not wrong.

"Yes, of course! I think you shouldn't go anywhere else, young lady. If you buy everything from me, I'll give you two extra bags!"

The shop owner was very welcoming, which surprised and delighted Seele. Everyone seemed to be a kind person; it was just a simple purchase, yet everyone was so willing to help her.

Chapter Thirty-One: So Exciting!

Soon, they had ordered everything they needed, Shen Gonglin and the others sat down on a bench to rest. There were also some small cakes that the cake shop owner had kindly given them as a gift. As they ate these delightful sweets, Kiana sighed that being cute really does have its advantages. Just look at Seele's performance today, and you'll know that. Kiana looked at Seele and couldn't help but say this.

"Hmm... I feel like these shopkeepers don't want to do business anymore after seeing you. No wonder Einstein always specifically asked you to buy things. It feels like you can save a lot of money if it's you, Seele."

Ignoring Shen Gonglin's expectant gaze, Kiana ate her own cake in no time. She finished hers in a flash and then stared at others' cakes, thinking she would fall for it again.

"Hehe, it's not as amazing as Kiana said... It's so delicious. Back when we were in the orphanage, we were very poor. We could only afford very small cakes. We could only look longingly at all kinds of pastries in the shop window. Later, the lady at the cake shop secretly gave me a box of star-shaped candies. I took it back and shared it with the children. Everyone was so happy. I'm always helped by all kinds of kind and gentle people."

She scratched her face shyly, feeling embarrassed by Kiana's Seele. It wasn't because of her, but because everyone was so kind. Life was so much better now than before. She no longer had to wait for holidays or birthdays to eat cake. She could eat delicious food anytime she wanted, and she could also participate in celebrations and parties. More importantly, she could be with Sister Bronya and everyone else.

Seele doesn't ask for much; her current life is already making her as happy as if she's living in a dream.

"That must be because Seele is a kind and gentle person, which is why she was treated like this. If it were me and Shen Gonglin, we definitely wouldn't have had it as easy as Seele. Maybe they would have raised the price if they saw her like this."

Kiana pulled Shen Gonglin over and pressed her chin on his head to stop him from moving. In terms of height, this guy was actually shorter than Kiana. Seeing that he didn't get the cake, he set his sights on Seele again. She couldn't let him go over and bully Seele.

"Ah, I'm not that good. But... I really want to be like that... The procurement task is almost finished now, let's go and complete Kiana's task together."

Feeling embarrassed by Kiana's praise, Seele quickly changed the subject, knowing she would blush if Kiana continued. She hurriedly stuffed the cake into her mouth. Seeing this, Shen Gonglin was greatly disappointed. Seele wasn't a gentle person at all. She had given her so many meaningful glances, so why didn't Seele understand?

Shen Gonglin is so bold! Kiana is right next to him, yet he keeps winking at her. Is this... flirting? Seele turned her head, her heart racing. It felt so exciting.

"Yes, the place where we contacted the person who reported earlier is over in the square. Let's go there."

Unaware of the subtle "secret" between Shen Gonglin and Seele, Kiana grabbed Shen Gonglin's arm and headed towards the plaza. They weren't just there for shopping; the matter the Doctor had asked her to investigate was also very important.

Upon arriving at the plaza, the already crowded area seemed even more bustling. The three of them had to hold hands to avoid being separated by the crowd. "There are just too many people," Shen Gonglin thought to herself, wondering why they chose to meet in a place like this, being jostled around like that. However, Seele seemed to be in high spirits. This girl looks quiet and reserved, but she actually loves being around people.

Wow, they're setting off fireworks during the day!

The sound of fireworks exploding made Seele look up. The girl squinted at the fireworks blooming in the sky and sighed. In her memory, fireworks were always displayed at night, but now they were less dazzling but more noisy. How lively!

"It must be a rehearsal for the celebration. Those robots in charge of the fireworks display are the mechs mentioned in the report."

Finally, they arrived at a less crowded area. Kiana pointed to the mechs that were setting off fireworks. The cannons that should have been equipped with missiles had been replaced with harmless fireworks. With the firepower of these mechs, it felt like just one could handle the entire celebration.

"The robot invented by the doctor is really amazing. It has permeated every aspect of life. It feels like you can see it everywhere."

Looking at the firework mech that had been modified into a civilian version, Seele sighed with emotion. The three of them were extremely familiar with the appearance of this mech. The main force of Anti-Entropy Honkai this kind of mech. Even when the two of them were training, this thing was the main training object. With just a little modification, it could deal with all kinds of situations. Looking at the magnificent mech, who would have thought that its main purpose was?

"That's true. I heard Bronya say that Anti-Entropy and the high-ranking members of Congress have been cooperating to help deal with Honkai -related matters. Whether it's celebrations, building bridges, repairing roads, or even delivering curry... these mechs can do it all. I'm sure ordinary people would never guess the original purpose of these mechs. In order not to cause public panic, information about the Honkai is not disclosed to the general public and is treated as an accidental disaster. But let's not think about these things now. Seele, hold on tight to Shen Gonglin, let's go take a look."

After marveling at the versatility of a certain doctor's work, Kiana instructed Seele to hold onto Shen Gonglin tightly. Shen Gonglin was displeased with her statement, as if she were asking Seele to watch over her. This girl had just said that it was to prevent Seele from getting lost and that Shen Gonglin was watching her carefully, which was why Shen Gonglin was holding Seele's hand so diligently. But now, with this statement, it made it seem like she was the unreliable one.

Having spent so much time with Shen Gonglin, Kiana has figured out what kind of guy he is. If she wants him to behave, she should give him something to do. Seele so reliable, how could she possibly get lost? The only person she needs to worry about is Shen Gonglin. This guy has no self-awareness and is quite arrogant. If she doesn't have to watch over Seele, Kiana is really worried that he will get lost on his own.

It seems Kiana has really grown; she now has a specific method to counter Shen Gonglin.

Chapter Thirty-Two

"Shen Gonglin, look! That staff member looks like they're wearing HOMU mascot costume. Sister Bronya would be so happy if she saw it. If she came, she would definitely take a picture with that staff member!"

Kiana went to talk to the person who had previously reported the mech's anomaly, Shen Gonglin and Seele wandered around the plaza. Shen Gonglin thought he was keeping an eye on Seele to prevent her from getting lost, but in reality, Kiana had already instructed Seele to keep an eye on him. As the two were strolling around the plaza, Seele saw a doll handing out flyers and became extremely excited, determined to take a picture and show it to Sister Bronya.

"This celebration is really lively. When the actual celebration takes place, you can come and have some fun with Bronya. She really likes HOMU. She even tried to get me to dress like this before."

Looking at the somewhat clumsy and strange-looking doll, Shen Gonglin had no idea why Bronya liked it. He couldn't understand what was cute about it, but Bronya just liked it. She had a lot of HOMU merchandise, stationery, clothes, and even some of her underwear had HOMU printed on them, which was very puzzling.

Of course, it's even more puzzling how Shen Gonglin knew this.

"Shen Gonglin is dressed up as HOMU too... Haha, that's exactly what Sister Bronya would do. Let's all play together then, Shen Gonglin, you come too, and Kiana too, let's all play together."

After thinking for a moment about how Sister Bronya forced Shen Gonglin to wear the HOMU mascot costume, Seele couldn't help but smile. A celebration is more fun when everyone is together, Seele hadn't forgotten what Bronya had told her. She wanted to help Kiana relax completely, and she hoped to become someone who could help others.

"Huh? Forget about me, you can bring Kiana along. I feel like I've done as much exercise today as I have in a week. I'll need to lie down for a week after I get back."

Shen Gonglin resolutely refused to go shopping. Back at the base, they often encouraged him to get out and move around more, but they never considered his physical limitations. Unlike these humanoid stamina monsters, Shen Gonglin was the weakest among them. Moreover, he had to prevent Seele from getting lost, and with all the mental and physical strain, he felt he was no longer up to the task.

To be honest, if there weren't so many people here, he would have had Seele carry him long ago. Don't expect this guy to have any basic morals; he has no morals at all, so don't even think about morally blackmailing him.