Flirting with Seele Is Part of the Plan Too! / Once This Meeting's Over, Let's Get Married!

Seele glanced at the things Ling Xi was carrying again and was completely speechless. She had seen the prices when they checked out earlier—over a thousand credits. Was this guy really planning to trade that necklace for an equal value of snacks?

Seele: "..." Why was I so loose-lipped?

Looking at these several bulging bags of food, anyone who did not know better would think this was not shopping, but the stockpiling of emergency supplies before a typhoon!

"Alright, Seele, let's head back."

Seeing that Seele seemed to want to say something else, Ling Xi hurriedly cut her off with a smile. "I'll get tired carrying all this stuff too."

"Hmph, serves you right. Who told you to buy so much? Carry it yourself..."

Seele pursed her lips and turned to leave. But after taking two steps without hearing Ling Xi behind her, she suddenly turned back and took one bag from his hand. Then she headed toward the academy again, narrowing one eye as she huffed, "This is my stuff. It would be such a waste if you spilled it, so I'll generously help you out."

Ling Xi: "..."

Ah, my wife was so adorable...

Snake: "Achoo..."

After arriving downstairs from Seele's dormitory, Ling Xi had intended to stop there. After all, the girls' dormitory was up ahead...

But Seele told him to follow her, then went to say something to the dorm manager. In the end...

The dorm manager smiled at Ling Xi. "Young man, hurry up and help your girlfriend carry those upstairs. But remember to come back down within ten minutes!"

Ling Xi: "???"

Girlfriend, ten minutes...

"Move it, idiot!"

Since her hands were full, Seele irritably kicked Ling Xi, signaling for him to hurry up. After all... she did not want to carry all this stuff upstairs by herself.

Ling Xi: "..."

"Coming, coming!"

Since he was actually allowed inside, Ling Xi naturally had no objections. He quickly carried the bags and followed Seele upstairs.

"Come in."

Soon, the two arrived at Seele's dorm room on the fifth floor. Seele swiped her card to open the door, then placed the bag of snacks she was carrying on the table.

"Haaah..."

Then Seele flopped straight onto her bed. She was so tired...

"Seele, where are your roommates?"

Ling Xi walked in and found that it was a four-person dorm, but Seele was the only one there right now.

"They usually come back later."

Seele sat up on her bed and smiled. "What, are you interested in them? Hmm... they're pretty cute too. If you want, I can get their contact information for you."

"Hehe... I'll pass. No matter how cute they are, they definitely aren't as cute as Seele."

Ling Xi would not possibly fall for such an obvious trap. If he dared say he wanted it, Seele would definitely pick up a broom and chase him out immediately.

"Hmph hmph..."

Seele hummed smugly, then patted the edge of the bed where she was sitting. "There aren't any spare chairs in the dorm for you, so if you want to sit, you can only sit here."

"Uh..."

Ling Xi did not answer immediately. He merely looked thoughtfully at the four chairs placed in front of the dorm desks...

Ling Xi: "..."

Teasing Seele Was Also Part of the Plan!

"Ling Xi, feel it. Isn't it soft?"

"Mm-hmm, Seele, it's so soft!"

"Feels nice, right..."

"It feels great, Seele. This is the most comfortable thing I've ever touched!"

"Hehe, of course it is. This is..."

Inside the dorm, the two sat shoulder to shoulder on the edge of the bed. Seele patted her bed and smiled. "A mattress I bought especially for it. It cost me quite a bit."

"It's just a little narrow. If two people slept on it, it would feel a bit cramped."

Ling Xi also touched Seele's bed. It really was soft, though not too thick. It would definitely be very comfortable to sleep on.

"Obviously. Could two people possibly sleep together in a dorm?"

Seele rolled her eyes at Ling Xi, then picked up the snacks they had just bought and prepared to put them away.

"Oh, right, Seele, there's something I want to tell you."

Sitting beside Seele, Ling Xi prepared to discuss something serious with her. The dorm manager had only given him ten minutes, so he had to make good use of the time.

"Hm? What is it?"

Seele stopped what she was doing and looked at Ling Xi curiously.

"It's not a big deal."

Ling Xi shook his head and smiled faintly. "It's just that starting tomorrow, you won't need to come find me at noon. I have..."

"Hm? What do you mean?"

Before Ling Xi could even finish speaking, Seele's expression had already turned a little unpleasant. Starting tomorrow, she should not come find him anymore?

Was this... some sort of veiled hint?

"Uh... Seele, let me finish."

Ling Xi froze for a moment, then reorganized his words. "It's like this. I'm going on a long trip tomorrow, and it'll probably take at least four or five days. So during those days, I won't be able to stay with you all the time. You need to make sure you eat properly by yourself, okay?"

Actually, the reason Ling Xi had asked Seele to go shopping today was mainly to buy her something to eat. Otherwise, once he left, this girl would go back to eating bread again.

It was not that her family had not given her enough money to afford the cafeteria. She simply wanted to save money, seemingly because she was planning to buy something.

That was why, during this period, Ling Xi had asked Seele out every noon using all sorts of excuses. Then, claiming that he did not like eating bread, he took her to the cafeteria or a restaurant.

After all, if Seele became malnourished, the one who would suffer in the future would be his chil... Ahem. In any case, Ling Xi did not object to Seele saving money, but she should forget about eating bread every day.

But starting tomorrow, he had to accompany Mobius to Mu Continent for a symposium, so he could not keep Seele company for the time being. And once that happened, Seele would most likely throw herself back into the embrace of bread...

So before leaving, Ling Xi had to settle Seele's situation first.

But if he gave Seele money directly...

With this girl's personality, she clearly would not accept it. Seele was willing to accept his gifts and would not refuse when he treated her to lunch. Sometimes, she would even deliberately pretend to be angry to make him buy her something tasty. But if it was money, she definitely would not take it.

So Ling Xi could only activate Plan B: take Seele shopping and buy her plenty of food, so that for the next few days, she would not have any room left in her stomach for bread.

That way, he could maintain Seele's nutrition and ensure the future baby's food supply too. Otherwise, what if it hurt their teeth later?

"I see..."

After hearing Ling Xi's explanation, Seele's expression returned to normal. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Then you should've said so earlier. I thought you were... Ahem, alright, I understand. Go without worry. You don't need to worry about me. I'll take good care of myself."

Ling Xi: "???" Uh, why did that sound a little strange...

Forget it. Ling Xi could not be bothered to comment on that. He smiled at Seele. "Alright, as long as you understand. Anyway... I should be back in a few days. It won't be long."

"What does whether you come back or not have to do with me?"

Seele still had that proud look on her face. Damn it, she had almost forgotten her character setup just now. Luckily, she had reacted in time.

Ling Xi: "..."

"Hehe."

But Ling Xi was already used to Seele's act. He immediately smiled and said, "It has nothing to do with Seele, but it has something to do with me. Without Seele beside me, even food doesn't taste good."

"My food tastes perfectly good..."

Seele pursed her lips, then looked at the various snacks on her desk and said quietly, "Also... you don't need to do this in the future."

"Huh?"

Ling Xi froze for a moment, seemingly not understanding what Seele meant.

"I mean, all this stuff..."

Seele nudged the bag at her feet with her foot and sighed. "You didn't need to buy so much for me. If you'd just told me, I still would've eaten properly."

"Uh..."

Hearing that, Ling Xi felt a little embarrassed. With Seele saying this much, how could he not understand what she meant? He had not expected...

This girl had seen through him after all.

"Do you really think I'm an idiot?"

Seele looked at Ling Xi speechlessly. What was with that expression? Did he think she was so dumb that she could not even see something like this?

"No, no, how could I?"

Ling Xi hurriedly smiled and said ingratiatingly, "Seele is the smartest and cutest girl in the world. How could she possibly be an idiot?"

"Hmph, who knows what you really think?"

Seele only gave a soft snort. Although Ling Xi's concern made her feel warm inside, him treating her like an idiot really did make her a little unhappy.

"Of course, I mean exactly what I say."

Ling Xi smiled faintly. "After all, how would I dare lie to a girl as cute and smart as Seele?"

"Hmph hmph..."

Seele still looked proud, but she was no longer angry. She smiled faintly. "Fine, I'll forgive you this time. But if you dare lie to me again next time, then... I'll never speak to you again. Even if you try to bribe me with tickets to Eden's concert, it won't work. I absolutely won't forgive you."

"Hehe, I wouldn't dare, I definitely wouldn't dare..."

Ling Xi hurriedly smiled and promised that he would not dare. At the same time, he was extremely happy, because maintaining a relatively close relationship with Seele was a key point in his future plans, especially...

The plan to evacuate Changkong City.

That was right, evacuating Changkong City. Once he returned from Mu Continent, he would definitely evacuate Changkong City with Mobius. But Seele... if Seele did not trust him enough, why would she listen to him then? Why would she obediently leave Changkong City with him?

Therefore, earning Seele's trust and continuing to maintain a good relationship with her were crucial parts of his evacuation plan.

In Changkong City, where the Honkai was about to erupt, aside from Mobius, Kevin, Mei, and a series of other important figures, he could choose not to care about anyone else. He had neither the obligation nor the ability to care for them. But Seele...

No matter what, he would not allow her to suffer even the slightest harm. Never!

So, sorry, Seele. I... still have to deceive you one more time.

Once This Meeting Is Over, We'll Get Married!

After chatting with Seele for a while, Ling Xi checked the time. Five or six minutes had already passed, and it was time for him to leave. Since he had agreed to ten minutes, then it had to be ten minutes. If he followed the rules properly, perhaps he could come again next time.

"What is it?"

Seele was currently preparing to put away her food supply. It had to be said that Ling Xi had really bought too much this time. It felt like the cabinet could barely hold it all.

"Seele, you have class this afternoon, so I won't disturb you anymore. For the rest of the time..."

Ling Xi spread his hands and smiled. "You should get some proper rest. Otherwise, you won't have any energy this afternoon."

"Eh?"

However, Ling Xi's words made Seele somewhat displeased. It was not as if she had chased him away, so why was he leaving so quickly?

"Well then, Seele, see you another day."

Seeing that Seele had no objections, Ling Xi said goodbye and prepared to slip away.

"Um..."

Seele opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but Ling Xi had already reached the door...

Seele: "..."