"Teacher Shen, I can't let you spend money. You're here to teach me—how can I let you pay?"
"Mianmian gave me a painting today. As her teacher, I should return the gesture. This kitten is today's lesson gift."
Lin Xingmian still wanted to say something, but Shen Qingling went to pay on his own.
Sweetness bloomed in her heart. She looked at the kitten in her arms and smiled again.
"You're so nice, so adorable..."
It was impossible to tell whether she was talking about the kitten or something else.
After buying the cat, Shen Qingling said they would come back for her that evening.
Lin Xingmian said softly, "Could we wait a couple of days? I want to buy things for the kitten, then buy some books to learn how to take care of her."
Shen Qingling smiled. "Mianmian really is a responsible owner. That's good too. When you're home alone in the future, you won't be bored with the kitten keeping you company."
"What should we name the kitten?"
"Mianmian can choose."
"Mm... Let's call her Lingling."
After saying that, she cautiously glanced at Shen Qingling.
"Which ling?"
"Ling, as in Wang Lingling."
"I thought it was the ling from my name. They sound very similar."
One sentence from Shen Qingling was enough to make her bite her lip shyly. She turned and hurried out without explaining.
Shen Qingling watched the girl's fleeing figure and laughed.
Shen Qingling noticed the bicycle parked outside the shop.
"Hello, is the bicycle outside yours?"
"Yes."
"I'd like to rent it."
Shen Qingling paid to rent the clerk's bicycle.
The last time he had ridden a motorcycle, it had been for the thrill—the rushing wind and the sense of freedom.
This time, he rode a bicycle to feel the gentle breeze