This Chapter Is Still Daily Life

"So, if you were fine staying at home, why did you come out?"

Walking down the streets of Changkong City, Dong Moxuan yawned, his face full of laziness.

In recent days, under the cook's care, Dong Moxuan had become increasingly indolent, almost to the point of being useless.

"Mr. Xuan, staying home these days isn't good for your health. If you keep this up, you'll become a shut-in!"

What's wrong with being a shut-in?

You look down on shut-ins?

Hearing Mei's words, Dong Moxuan instinctively wanted to retort.

However, Mei wasn't a paramecium, and he had no intention of arguing with the cook. So, after hesitating for a moment, he ultimately didn't say anything.

"Also, Mr. Xuan has been wearing my father's clothes for a while now, and it's not ideal. Today is the weekend, so Mei can accompany Mr. Xuan to buy some clothes of his own."

Although Mei had been taking care of Dong Moxuan more during this period, in Mei's eyes, Dong Moxuan had shown her more care in some aspects when she was still naive. She truly regarded Dong Moxuan as a friend and elder, feeling gratitude and reliance towards him.

A few pieces of clothing, though only a token of her appreciation, were the only option in their current situation.

Moreover, as a slightly rigid young lady, Mei felt it wasn't right for Dong Moxuan to wear her father's old clothes, even if Raiden Ryoma had barely worn them a few times.

So, even if it weren't out of gratitude towards Dong Moxuan, the clothes definitely needed to be bought.

However, if Dong Moxuan hadn't managed to raise Mei's favorability so high, he wouldn't have received the treatment of her personally accompanying him. At most, she would have just given him some money and let him buy them himself.

Upon hearing Mei's words, Dong Moxuan yawned indifferently.

He had never cared about things like clothes.

Moreover, if you're going to pursue excitement, you have to go all the way.

Wearing Raiden Ryoma's clothes, living in Raiden Ryoma's room, and enjoying the care of Raiden Ryoma's daughter – this is what a proper brother should do.

If the clothes were changed, the sense of excitement would be cut in half at least.

"Alright, Mr. Xuan, this trip isn't very far, just bear with it a little longer!"

Mei naturally didn't know about Dong Moxuan's unhealthy thoughts. Seeing Dong Moxuan's late-stage lazy appearance, her gentle nature didn't lead her to scold him. Instead, she spoke to him in a soft tone, coaxing him.

"Mhm, speaking of which, Mei, aren't we like we're on a date like this?"

Ignoring Mei's words, Dong Moxuan's focus drifted in another direction.

He turned to look at Mei and said with a slightly peculiar tone.

"Eh?!"

Hearing Dong Moxuan's words, Mei's face suddenly flushed red.

To be honest, a man and a woman who looked similar in age going out together on a weekend...

She hadn't noticed it before, but now that Dong Moxuan mentioned it, she suddenly realized that it really did look like a date.

"Mr. Xuan..."

Mei, who had never experienced anything like this, blushed and could only use anger to cover her shyness.

"Please stop joking with Mei!"

"Okay, okay, no more jokes."

Dong Moxuan laughed it off.

Mei wasn't a paramecium; it wouldn't be good to tease her too much.

"By the way, Mei, we've been walking for so long, haven't we arrived yet?"

"Almost there, Mr. Xuan, just a little longer."

Mei's tone was always so gentle.

She hadn't lied after all. A few minutes later, they arrived at their destination.

It's just...

"I'm sorry, Mr. Xuan, Mei was careless."

Looking at the mall, which was practically packed with people, Mei frowned, her voice filled with apology.

She hadn't expected so many people on a weekend.

This situation was clearly not ideal for shopping.

"It's nothing, it's all the same anyway!"

Dong Moxuan had already anticipated this situation.

Waguo had a high population density to begin with, so it was normal for places with high foot traffic like malls to be crowded on weekends.

Kiana's decision to skip class to go shopping was also based on this consideration, but unfortunately, Mei didn't have as much life experience as Kiana.

Seeing Dong Moxuan's indifferent expression, Mei's self-blame intensified.

After all, the reason they came out today was for Dong Moxuan, and in the end, he was the one accommodating her.

However, she didn't dislike this feeling.

Mei subtly glanced at Dong Moxuan, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Although the situation wasn't ideal, as the old saying from Huaxia goes – since they were already here, Mei and Dong Moxuan naturally couldn't just turn back.

Mei, unaccustomed to such a crowded scene, felt quite out of sorts. In the end, Dong Moxuan took the lead.

"Mr. Xuan?"

Mei's cheeks flushed as she felt her hand suddenly being held.

"There are too many people. It would be bad if we got separated."

Dong Moxuan, however, was perfectly composed, showing no hint of unusual emotion on his face.

After all, Mei wasn't just some paramecium; who wouldn't like such a cute young lady who cooks?

"Mmm~"

Head lowered, blushing, Mei had no objections to his actions, thanks to the goodwill Dong Moxuan had built up recently.

Moreover, what Dong Moxuan said was indeed not wrong.

"By the way, Mei, which store are we aiming for?"

Even though it was a crowded mall, the area within half a meter around Dong Moxuan and Mei was strangely empty.

Dong Moxuan held Mei's hand as they walked, asking the girl beside him.

"Th-that one, I think."

Though shy about Dong Moxuan's affectionate gesture, Mei had been paying attention to their surroundings.

Once inside the shop, Mei subtly withdrew her hand.

"Mr. Xuan, which outfit do you think is better?"

Fiddling with her hair, Mei forced a serious expression and asked Dong Moxuan.

"Whatever, Mei, why don't you pick one for me?"

Dong Moxuan looked indifferent, his expression reminiscent of a child dragged out shopping by their parents, but whose mind was already eager to get home to be tormented by Miyazaki.

"Mr. Xuan! Your attitude is a bit too perfunctory!"

Pouting, Mei showed some dissatisfaction with Dong Moxuan's attitude.

"Alright, alright, let me pick one..."

Although not interested in such matters, Mei's favorability couldn't drop.

"How about this one?"

Dong Moxuan casually pointed to a white shirt.

"Mmm, this one?"

Mei stepped forward and took down the shirt.

"It does look good. Mr. Xuan, why don't you try it on to see if it fits!"

Dong Moxuan "..."

Taking the shirt, Dong Moxuan sighed and walked into the fitting room.

Troublesome!

"How is it?"

After changing, Dong Moxuan just wanted to finish quickly.

"Mmm, it's very... very nice..."

For some reason, Mei's cheeks were flushed as she looked away.

Dong Moxuan's appearance was indeed striking. Suddenly changing into a refreshing outfit had a significant impact on girls his age.

Mei wasn't usually one to judge based on looks, but she already had a high level of affection for the young man before her.