Traveler, Are You Confident You Can Help Me Put On My Kimono?

After that, neither of them spoke. They simply walked one behind the other.

Before long, they arrived at the small courtyard Chen Feng had rented.

Chen Feng still had to go to the Soul Fighting Arena in Suotuo City to collect the Genshin Treasure Chest, so he would probably have to stay in Suotuo City for some time.

Thus, Chen Feng had spent money to rent a small courtyard.

Going to a hotel every day would not be very suitable. It was better to rent a place and stay for a while.

It was a very elegant courtyard. Though not large, it was arranged exquisitely and comfortably. A small pebble path extended into its depths, flanked by carefully trimmed greenery and flowers of every color that gave off a faint fragrance.

At the center of the courtyard stood a beautiful garden, filled with all sorts of unusual plants, like a miniature green world. At the heart of the garden was an ancient little well, with small stones and porcelain jars arranged around its mouth.

In one corner of the courtyard stood a small wooden table and several chairs, with a green potted plant resting atop the table. Several antique paintings hung on the walls, depicting landscapes and ancient legends.

On one side of the courtyard was a small pond, crystal clear to the bottom. Several goldfish swam within it, and as the breeze blew, ripples spread across the water, reflecting the surrounding scenery.

Beside the pond stood a towering tree, beneath which sat a rocking chair. The sight was peaceful and pleasant.

After entering the courtyard, Chen Feng softly asked, "What do you think, Ayaka? Do you like it?"

Ayaka looked at the courtyard before her and softly said, "The breeze is warm, the little courtyard serene. To admire the bright moon with you—what a blessing across three lifetimes!"

Chen Feng smiled. He had to admit that he greatly admired Ayaka's talent.

This was how a young lady of a great family ought to be.

Although Chen Feng did not possess Ayaka's talent, he could not spoil her mood. He immediately said, "Moonlight spills down, water ripples gently. To spend this fine night with you—this life would hold no regrets."

The moment she heard this, Ayaka showed a trace of surprise. She had never expected Chen Feng to speak such a romantic verse.

Then, two crimson clouds rose on Ayaka's lovely face, making her appear even more delicate and alluring.

At that moment, Ayaka asked, "Does the Traveler usually enjoy reading?"

Chen Feng smiled. "A little. I learned a couple of crude little poems."

Ayaka immediately said, "I have a feeling that when I talk with the Traveler, we should get along very well."

"I think so too. How about we go into the room tonight, talk by candlelight, and spend this fine night together?"

The two exchanged smiles, their eyes filled with affection, then slowly walked toward the room.

Chen Feng closed the door, turned around, and looked at Ayaka with a smile.

Ayaka lowered her head, not daring to meet his gaze.

Hearing this, Chen Feng's breathing immediately grew heavier. His hands gently caressed her fair, smooth cheeks, his warm breath washing over her face.

"You're beautiful."

Ayaka froze slightly and raised her head, only to meet Chen Feng's burning gaze.

In an instant, Ayaka's lovely face turned scarlet. "You're awful."

"You're shy?" Chen Feng said with a grin, a charming curve tugging at his lips. He stepped forward and swept her into his arms like a hungry tiger pouncing on prey.

"Mm..." Ayaka gently pushed against his chest, then closed her eyes and pressed her lips together, allowing him to kiss her.

The two embraced and kissed, as though no one else existed in the world but each other.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Chen Feng looked at her and gently asked, "Ayaka... is it okay?"

Ayaka opened her eyes. Her flushed little face turned toward Chen Feng as she murmured, "Traveler, are you... confident you can help me put on my kimono?"

Chen Feng shook his head. "I don't know. But I already..."

Chen Feng pushed Ayaka onto the bed.

Outside the window, moonlight poured down like a waterfall, bathing every corner of the courtyard.

Silver-white radiance flowed through the night, like a mysterious and magnificent painting. Under the moonlight, the grass and leaves in the garden gleamed faintly silver, as though covered by a dreamy veil.

The strange plants in the garden gave off a faint, secluded fragrance. Crystal-clear dewdrops sparkled on the petals beneath the silver glow, like precious gemstones. The little stones and porcelain jars around the well glimmered faintly in the moonlight, like treasures hidden in the dark night.

The distant pond also shone with a silvery luster beneath the moonlight. The goldfish swayed gracefully through the water, like stars swimming within the Milky Way. The clear surface reflected the bright moon in the sky, shimmering and dreamlike.

Moonlight fell across the small table in the courtyard, and the green potted plant appeared and disappeared within the silver glow, like a fairy from a dream.

The antique paintings flickered in and out of view beneath the moonlight, as though the landscapes and legendary figures within them were about to step out of the paintings.

Beneath mandarin duck quilts, a couple shared the night,

A pear tree pressed upon the begonia.

The next day.

Chen Feng woke early and began preparing breakfast for Ayaka.

He bought soy milk, fried two sunny-side-up eggs, and brewed a pot of morning tea.

"Ayaka, come eat."

Ayaka walked out of the room. Seeing the busy back of the man before her, a sweet smile could not help appearing on her face. She walked to the dining table and sat down.

At that moment, Kamisato Ayaka saw Chen Feng and immediately blushed.

What had happened last night still made it somewhat difficult for her to face the man before her.

"What's wrong? Is it not to your taste? Should I go get you something else?"

Ayaka hurriedly waved her hands. "No, there's no need."

Chen Feng smiled. "Then give my cooking a try."

Ayaka's lovely face reddened again. She realized that whenever she was alone with Chen Feng, her heart would beat faster.

She picked up a sunny-side-up egg with her chopsticks and put it into her mouth. Her eyes immediately lit up.

"It's so delicious. I never expected the Traveler could cook too!" she sighed contentedly.

"I learned a little before. If it tastes good, then eat more." Chen Feng smiled.

"Mhm, mhm."

Ayaka happily ate the breakfast before her.

After she finished eating, she suddenly seemed to think of something. She raised her head, looked at Chen Feng, and asked, "Traveler, how come you've learned a little of everything?!"

Chen Feng smiled faintly. "I used to be home alone often, so I learned a little of all kinds of life skills. I'm just not particularly proficient at them."

"The Traveler is already amazing!" Ayaka immediately praised him. "Then someday, Kamisato will let the Traveler try my cooking too."

"You can cook too?" Chen Feng was slightly shocked.

Kamisato Ayaka immediately said, "As the young lady of the Kamisato Clan, naturally I have to know a little of everything."

Hearing Kamisato's words, Chen Feng secretly thought that if he drew the Raiden Shogun, she would be so envious of Kamisato's skills.

"Then I'll look forward to Ayaka's cooking." Chen Feng smiled.

Just then, a voice rang out from the sky. "Brat, you've got something delicious, yet you won't let your grandfather have a taste?"

Chen Feng looked up and saw a figure in white flying down from the sky on a sword.