Does anyone really think showering together is normal?

At six-thirty in the evening, inside an airport in a city on the continent of Mu, two youthful and radiant girls descended from the plane.

Elysia took a deep breath of the air here, a hint of nostalgia appearing in her eyes.

"It's been a long time since I've been here."

"You've been here before?" Lin Li asked.

"Mhm, I used to travel all over the world, though not completely everywhere," Elysia said proudly.

"..."

Lin Li was surprised by Elysia's past experiences.

However, it was only surprise.

She had already seen the city, dotted with lights, from the plane earlier.

It was her first time flying, and it had been a wondrous experience.

"Alright, don't just stand there, follow me~"

"Okay."

Lin Li really wanted to know how Elysia managed to maintain such enthusiasm and energy all day. The feeling made her sense of reality waver.

She followed Elysia out of the airport, and the bustling, lively city greeted her eyes.

Neon lights on both sides of the street flickered with colorful radiance, illuminating the night sky and the faces of passersby.

Some looked troubled, some joyful, and some wore blank expressions.

Of course, blank expressions were the vast majority.

Warm yellow lights shone from the windows of tall buildings, like countless stars adorning the city's sky.

On the bustling commercial street, crowds bustled, and shop windows displayed a dazzling array of goods, attracting the attention of passersby.

Naturally, this also captivated Lin Li, who often stayed home and hadn't seen much of the world.

Elysia, walking ahead, found she couldn't pull Lin Li along anymore. She turned back and saw her staring blankly at a small stall.

It was a very ordinary stall selling hand-grabbed pancakes.

Without a word, Elysia pulled Lin Li over and bought one.

"Here, you've been staring for a while, eat up," Elysia said with a smile.

"...Thank you," Lin Li said.

She suddenly felt a sting in her nose, unsure of what she was feeling.

Taking a small bite, the flavors of the seasoning and the pancake exploded on her taste buds.

"Do you want some?"

Lin Li certainly hadn't forgotten about her.

"Mhm, since Little Li is sharing... I won't be polite," Elysia said, leaning her head over and taking a big bite from where Lin Li had just bitten.

"?"

Lin Li hadn't expected Elysia to not mind at all... her saliva.

Looking at the large bite mark on the pancake, she fell into thought.

Forget it, if Elysia doesn't care, why should I be so delicate?

Just eat.

Elysia watched Lin Li eat the pancake, smiling for almost the entire time.

Speaking of which, they had mentioned pancakes this morning, and she hadn't expected to actually eat one.

She had even asked Little Li if the pancake she drew was delicious. Now it seemed... it was very fragrant.

Lin Li ate the last few bites almost ravenously. When she looked up, her mouth was bulging, and she uttered an unintelligible sound.

Elysia could barely make out the words "trash can."

She took the wrapper, found a trash can, and walked over to throw it away.

When she returned, she found Lin Li staring blankly at another stall.

"..."

After a while, Lin Li was happily eating from a large bag of snacks she held in her arms.

"So Little Li really likes these snacks," Elysia exclaimed.

"Mhm, mhm!" Lin Li's mouth was full, making it difficult to speak, so she simply replied with two words.

"Actually, Flame-Moth has places like snack streets too, but they're only open on Saturday evenings. How about I take you there sometime?"

"Okay!"

Lin Li clearly enjoyed these things.

She had ordered bland food at the restaurant at noon purely because she didn't think much of the place, so she just ordered casually.

She absolutely loved spicy food. When she was staying at home before, almost all the takeout she ordered had chili in it.

But Elysia wasn't used to eating it, so she kept watching Lin Li when Lin Li ate… though that was her original intention anyway.

Every time she saw Lin Li's cheeks puffing out as she ate, she couldn't help but want to pinch them.

She just never acted on it, as it wasn't good to disturb someone while they were eating, especially when Lin Li was enjoying her food so much.

"Oh, right, I haven't asked, are we at Cloud Edge Street now?" Lin Li suddenly remembered the mission she was here for.

"No, Cloud Edge Street is a small town, and it's still a long way from here," Elysia replied. "But don't worry, I know a bus that goes directly there. It's just that it's very late now, so we'll probably have to wait until tomorrow."

"Mmm…" Lin Li's mouth slowed down as she chewed. After swallowing, she stopped moving.

"Is it because of me?" Lin Li asked.

"What?"

"Is it because I kept eating that we can't make it in time…"

"Pfft, of course not. Little Li, are you feeling guilty?" Elysia ruffled Lin Li's hair and said with a smile, "The bus's last trip was exactly at 6:30, which was when we landed."

"How do you know that?"

"I already knew?"

Elysia smiled, and didn't look like she was lying at all, but Lin Li always felt like there was a lie hidden in her words.

Why was that?

She suddenly felt like the food in her hands wasn't as appealing anymore.

But she quickly let it go.

Why worry about so much? The 100,000 yuan wasn't going anywhere. Even if it did, she could chase it down.

Her only goal was the 100,000 yuan.

Elysia found a hotel and walked up to the counter.

"Hello, are you here for a one-night stay or a longer-term accommodation?" the receptionist greeted enthusiastically, asking Elysia.

"One night."

"Two rooms?"

"One room."

"Two single beds or…"

"A double bed," Elysia blurted out, not waiting for the receptionist to finish, not even giving Lin Li behind her a chance to speak.

"Oh… oh, okay, please wait a moment." The receptionist was stunned for a few seconds, then took out a key card from behind the counter, operated the computer, and handed it to Elysia.

"Here is your room key. I hope you have a pleasant stay."

"Thanks~." Elysia took the key card, her lips curving slightly, and said, "By the way, you look very beautiful today?"

"Thank you for the compliment." The receptionist smiled and watched Elysia pull Lin Li upstairs.

"Room 520, what a romantic number. Don't you think so, Little Li?" Elysia swiped the key card, and with a "beep," the door automatically opened.

"Indeed." Lin Li nodded slightly and walked into the room, looking at the interior.

After Elysia turned on the lights, the entire room was bathed in a warm yellow glow.

The room wasn't very large, as this was just an ordinary hotel.

Upon entering, to the left were the bathroom and toilet. The space wasn't small and seemed large enough for two people to shower at the same time.

Wait, why would two people shower at the same time?

Continuing forward led directly into the room.

In the center of the room was a large double bed. The mattress and duvet were pure white, and the single sofa by the bedside was also white, giving off an impression of luxury yet simplicity.

Besides that, there was a desk, a nightstand, a TV, and some everyday items, like many individually packaged products such as toothbrushes, bath towels, and hand towels.

Lin Li had to admit, she quite liked this kind of room. There weren't any flashy decorations; it was all about simplicity.

It would be even better if there was a computer here for her to play games.

Unfortunately, there wasn't. Or rather, even if there were, she wouldn't play them.

She had already seen that this world didn't have as many games as her previous world. Although the technology seemed very advanced, people's entertainment wasn't focused on games.

Lin Li immediately lay down on the large bed. The soft feeling made her involuntarily squint her eyes and stretch.

Then she turned on her side, her legs slightly bent.

It was incredibly comfortable, even more so than the bed at Flame-Moth's place. It really lived up to being a hotel, just different.

Seeing Lin Li lie down, a smile appeared in Elysia's eyes.

"Little Li, do you want to take a shower first? It's been so hot today, and you've sweated a lot."

"Mmm… you're right."

Lin Li sprang off the bed with a powerful surge, grabbed a bath towel, and dashed into the bathroom with a speed that was almost imperceptible to Elysia's eyes.

"?" Elysia was dumbfounded.

Why the rush! I was still thinking of tricking Lin Li into showering with me... Looks like there's no chance now.

Darn it, I should have blocked the bathroom door earlier.

Elysia bit her rosy lips, feeling a pang of regret.

Now, all she could do was wait for Lin Li to come out, hoping it wouldn't take too long.

Indeed, it didn't take long. Less than five minutes later, Lin Li emerged from the bathroom.

She hadn't finished showering; she still had all her clothes on when she came out.

"Uh, Little Li, is something wrong?" Elysia asked, though inwardly she thought her chance had arrived.

Lin Li's face flushed slightly upon hearing Elysia's question. She stammered, "Elysia, that... uh, how do you adjust the water temperature? I've been trying for ages, and it's still cold..."

"..."

Elysia hadn't expected Lin Li to refrain from showering because of this.

She walked into the bathroom and discovered that the water temperature control here was indeed different, somewhat distinct from the ones she had seen before.

However, the difference wasn't that significant. She studied it for a moment and figured it out in less than thirty seconds.

"Little Li, come in, I've already fixed it," Elysia called from inside the bathroom.

"Mm."

Lin Li walked in.

Elysia quietly retreated to the bathroom doorway.

"..."

What should I do? Should I suggest we shower together? Would Little Li really think I'm a pervert?

It seems I'm jumping to conclusions. Before, when I helped Little Li clean her blood-stained body, I carried her unconscious form into the bathroom, so I don't feel anything about showering together.

But Little Li is different. If it's together, it would probably be her first time in her life?

"Why are you still standing there?"

"Ah... Ah, nothing. I just wanted to see if the water temperature was right for you, Little Li. I could adjust it again if it wasn't suitable."

"It's perfect. The water temperature is very comfortable. Thank you," Lin Li said.

"Mm, that's good then. I'll head out first. See you later?" Elysia left dejectedly, gently closing the door. Listening to the sound of water flowing in the bathroom, she sighed, a look of regret evident on her delicate face.

It seems the plan has fallen through. No, this wasn't even a plan to begin with.

Elysia, what are you even thinking? Including today, you've only known Little Li for two days. Why are you already thinking about progressing so quickly?

I need to take it slow. Isn't there a saying about love growing over time?

Of course, there's also love at first sight...

Just like how I feel about Little Li.

Hehe~