"Come to think of it... sitting here feels a little strange."
Leng Qing quietly looked around. As her body rocked gently, she spoke in a low voice.
"Does it? Feels just right for a college student like me."
Mo Xie played with the toy in his hand. He blew into it, sending several bubbles drifting through the air.
The two of them sat in a carriage on the carousel, swaying with its steady rhythm.
Leng Lingling sat on a horse ahead of them, holding a bubble wand of her own. Her little face was bright with delight.
Here at the amusement park, she was no longer a seasoned Hunter Master, but an ordinary little girl.
Seeing her so happy, Mo Xie couldn't help smiling. He blew another stream of bubbles.
"Stop blowing those."
When the bubbles floated toward Leng Qing's face, she swatted a few of them away in annoyance.
"Sister Leng Qing, you're not still mad at me, are you?"
Mo Xie lowered the toy. Her sulky expression was almost funny, and he spoke with a helpless smile.
"If I'm buying Bird City, I already have a rough plan. Of course I have a way to deal with the problems. I'm not reckless, and I wouldn't do something like this on impulse."
He placed both hands on Leng Qing's soft shoulders and gently massaged them, trying to win her over.
"We finally got a chance to come out and have fun today. Let's not talk about things that'll ruin the mood. Just relax. Besides..."
"You don't want Ling Ling to see you frowning all day, do you?"
Leng Qing's expression softened at once, but she was still angry enough to give Mo Xie's arm a hard pinch.
"Hmph. I can't be bothered to lecture you. But if you run