I Really Like It!

Uh... I took back what I'd just said. Having someone waiting for you to come home for dinner wasn't necessarily wonderful. It could be painful!

"Sorry, I messed up dinner..." Firefly sat nearby, apologizing to Lin Yu with a face full of remorse.

Although she had understood how to cook when she watched that morning, actually doing it was quite... difficult.

Dinner was the same as lunch, except the tomatoes in the tomato and egg stir-fry seemed undercooked, the corn, carrot, and pork rib soup seemed to have no salt in it, and the ribs were a little raw. The meat in the green pepper stir-fry was too dry, and the peppers were burnt.

"Th-this isn't your fault. It's normal not to get it right the first time you cook... haha." Lin Yu endured the unpleasant taste in his mouth and encouraged Firefly.

"My first time cooking was like this too. You'll get the hang of it after a few more tries."

Firefly clearly believed him. Her disappointment vanished, and a smile returned to her face.

But looking at her failed dishes, Firefly thought she had wasted such good ingredients, so she should be the one to finish them!

With that thought, Firefly picked up a spoon, ready to eat the failed dishes.

She had barely reached out with the spoon when Lin Yu stopped her. He frowned and asked,

"What are you doing?"

Startled by the sudden interruption, Firefly met Lin Yu's stern gaze and even began to stammer.

"...I... I just didn't want to waste it."

"Ah... all right, you don't have to eat it. Your stomach might get upset later if you do."

Lin Yu let go of Firefly's hand, feeling somewhat helpless. This girl really was a little silly. Wasting food was indeed bad, but she had to think about her health too...

Lin Yu carried the dishes back to the kitchen, put on an apron, and began reworking them.

Fortunately, the tomato and egg stir-fry and the soup could still be salvaged, but the pork and green pepper stir-fry was beyond saving.

After some work to salvage the food, the two finally got to eat dinner.

While they ate, Lin Yu suddenly asked Firefly, "By the way, Firefly, how's your Chinese coming along? Can you understand it?"

At the question, Firefly, who had been focused on eating, stiffened and replied somewhat awkwardly.

"...Um, I've only finished learning what was in the first video." Firefly grew a little embarrassed as she said this.

When she first started learning, she had thought it would be easy and had planned to learn everything in one go, but she had overestimated herself.

Lin Yu's mood barely changed at her answer. After all, she was learning a new language. She couldn't master it all at once; she had to build it up gradually.

"Mm, learning isn't something you can rush. Just take it slowly, one step at a time. Understood, student Firefly?" Lin Yu began instructing her in a teacherly tone.

Although Firefly didn't know why Lin Yu had suddenly started talking like that, she still replied, "Y-yes!"

This gave Lin Yu a taste of the pleasure of being a teacher.

He hadn't expected that he would get to be a teacher in his lifetime, much less that his student would be Firefly.

After dinner, Lin Yu brought out the chocolate mousse he had brought back from the shop and gave it to Firefly.

"I brought this back from the shop where I work. It's perfect for dessert. Give it a try."

"Thank you..." Firefly took the bag and thanked him, then opened it to find a round, coffee-colored cake dusted with cocoa powder.

After she removed the clear plastic cover, a rich chocolate aroma hit her nose. "Wow! It smells so good!!"

It was her first time smelling an aroma like this-rich and mellow, with a hint of bitterness.

She picked up the spoon beside it, gently scooped a small piece from the cake, and put it in her mouth to savor it.

Rich chocolate sauce burst in her mouth. Its sweet flavor carried a trace of bitterness, and paired with the soft, fluffy cake, it took the texture to another level!

"It's so good!" Stars sparkled in Firefly's eyes. She clearly loved the dessert.

"Really? If you like it, I'll bring some more back next time."

Seeing her happy smile, Lin Yu thought it was well worth it!

"Lin Yu, aren't you having any?"

She had been so focused on eating that she had only now noticed Lin Yu was just watching her eat and didn't seem to have any for himself.

"Oh, I don't need any. I brought it back for you in the first place, so go ahead and eat." Lin Yu waved his hand to show he didn't need any.

"No! You brought it back. How can I be the only one enjoying it?!" Firefly firmly refused, scooping up a spoonful of cake and holding it to Lin Yu's mouth.

"Just have a little. Otherwise, I'll feel bad enjoying it all by myself!"

Looking at the cake already at his lips and Firefly's determined gaze, Lin Yu knew there was no point in arguing.

Looking at the spoon right in front of him, he realized Firefly had used it...

This is an indirect kiss!!

Lin Yu wanted to get a fresh spoon, but he had only brought one. He wanted to get one from the kitchen, but Firefly refused, saying it was too much trouble and that it would be more efficient for her to feed him.

Now he was caught between a rock and a hard place. Although he wasn't losing out, wasn't it a little wrong to take advantage of her like this?

At that moment, two figures appeared in Lin Yu's mind-one was an angel Lin Yu with a halo and white wings, and the other was a devil Lin Yu with horns and bat wings.

The devil Lin Yu spoke first. [Do you even need to think about it? Of course you should go for it! How long have you been single? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!]

[N-no! You're an honorable gentleman. You can't take advantage of someone when they're vulnerable!] the angel Lin Yu said shakily.

The devil Lin Yu issued a fierce threat. [I'd advise you to stay out of this! Who understands men better, you or me?! Watch it, or I'll fucking beat you up!]

Even in the face of the threat, the angel Lin Yu still refused to give up.

While they were still arguing, Lin Yu finally ate the spoonful of cake.

Seeing this, the devil cheered happily, while the angel declared that Lin Yu was no longer pure.

After eating the cake, Lin Yu's cheeks flushed red, and he quickly ran to the bathroom.

Seeing him rush into the bathroom in a panic, Firefly bit down on the spoon and looked worriedly in the direction of the bathroom.

"Does Lin Yu have an upset stomach? He was in such a hurry."

In the bathroom, Lin Yu looked at his blushing reflection in the mirror and couldn't help but sigh.

"This natural airhead is way too powerful..."

After calming himself down, Lin Yu walked out of the bathroom to find that Firefly had finished the cake and was looking at him with concern.

"Lin Yu, are you all right? Are you feeling unwell?"

Seeing her worried expression, he realized he had run off so quickly that he had given her the wrong idea.

"I'm fine. I just really needed to use the bathroom."

"I see... I thought you were sick. I'm glad you're all right." He did seem fine, so she was reassured.

Just then, Lin Yu took out a pair of shoes and handed them to her.

"Put these on. I'm taking you somewhere."

Firefly accepted the shoes and asked in confusion, "Where are we going?"

"Well... you'll find out soon."

"Wow! Lin Yu, Lin Yu, what's that? And what's this?"

"All right, Firefly, sit still, or we might tip over." Lin Yu steadied the electric scooter as he reminded Firefly, who was looking around from the back seat.

She really was a curious little thing, interested in everything.

Tonight, Lin Yu was taking Firefly to a mall in the city to buy her some underwear and clothes.

It was also a good chance to take her out and let her get familiar with the area.

When they reached the largest mall nearby, Lin Yu parked the scooter, and the two got off.

"Wow~!" Firefly couldn't help exclaiming as she looked at the mall before her.

The mall was large, about four or five stories tall. Its exterior was covered in neon lights that shone in a multitude of colors, illuminating the night.

"All right, enough with the wows." Lin Yu plopped a hat directly onto Firefly's head, bringing her exclamations to a stop.

After straightening the hat, Firefly puffed out her cheeks and looked at him. "Can't I get a little excited?"

Seeing her sulking like that, Lin Yu finally couldn't resist patting her head. "It's not like this is the only time we'll come. There'll be plenty of chances in the future."

"Let's go!"

Lin Yu strode toward the mall, and Firefly hurried after him.

Their first stop was a women's clothing store.

As soon as they entered, a clerk came over to greet them warmly.

"Welcome! What can I help you two find? Would you like me to show you around?"

Faced with the clerk's enthusiasm, Firefly hid behind Lin Yu and left him to handle it.

Seeing this, Lin Yu could only smile helplessly and step forward himself.

"Hello, we came here from out of town for a comic convention, but the girl behind me forgot to bring a change of clothes, so I brought her here to buy some." As he spoke, Lin Yu pointed at Firefly behind him.

The clerk indicated that she understood. No wonder she had white hair. The clerk had been taken aback when she first saw her, but it turned out she was a cosplayer.

"Okay, no problem! You can look around and try on anything you like. If you have any questions, just call me over."

After the clerk left, Lin Yu began looking at clothes with Firefly.

Lin Yu picked up a white dress and held it in front of her.

"Firefly, what do you think of this one?"

Firefly examined the dress carefully and gave a fair assessment. "It's pretty!"

"Then go try it on." Lin Yu handed her the dress and gestured toward the fitting room.

After a long wait, Firefly came out in the dress.

"How does it look?"

Lin Yu was captivated at first sight. The white dress fit Firefly's figure perfectly, showing off her slender waist and long legs. Its neckline was just right, setting off Firefly's pure, cute face and making her look like an angel descended to earth.

The white dress and Firefly's bearing complemented each other perfectly. They were a match made in heaven! Lin Yu thought that beautiful people really did look good in anything!

"Beautiful..." Lin Yu could no longer describe her in words.

The people around them also noticed her, shock written on every face. They had never seen such a beautiful girl and all thought she must be some big celebrity.

The clerk from earlier hurried over to attend to them too, since the number of people coming into the store had started to increase because of Firefly.

In the end, the two bought three outfits in total and hurried away because Firefly had attracted far too many people. The clerk had even given them a fifty-percent discount, saying it was thanks for helping attract so many customers.

After they struggled their way out of the clothing store, Lin Yu couldn't help remarking, "Firefly, you really are popular~"

"What do you mean, popular? Having a huge crowd suddenly push in on me was really uncomfortable." Firefly pouted unhappily.

The two walked around nearby, bought what they needed, and then arrived at their final stop.

A women's underwear store!

After going in and telling the clerk what they needed, Lin Yu instructed Firefly, "Follow her and pick out your underwear. I'm going to step away for a bit, but I'll be back soon."

Hearing that he was leaving, Firefly immediately grabbed the hem of Lin Yu's shirt.

"Can you take me with you?"

"No, I'm just going to buy something. I'll be back soon, and it's not really appropriate for me to stay here."

"All right... then I'll wait for you here." Firefly let go of Lin Yu's shirt.

Lin Yu patted Firefly's head. "Don't worry, I'll be right back!"

Before long, Firefly had finished choosing and was waiting for him.

After more than ten minutes, Lin Yu appeared in front of her, panting and carrying a bag with something unknown inside.

"Phew... phew... Firefly, I'm here. Have you finished choosing?"

"Mm, I have."

"Good..." Lin Yu went in and paid, and the two returned home with their spoils from the evening.

On the way back, Firefly still couldn't resist asking what Lin Yu had bought, but Lin Yu put on a mysterious look and said he couldn't tell her yet.

Once home, Lin Yu and Firefly began sorting out their purchases. The clothes and such needed to be washed before they could be worn.

After everything was done, the two lay down on the sofa together.

Lin Yu: "Today was exhausting-!"

Firefly: "Even more exhausting than fighting-!"

After stretching, Lin Yu handed Firefly the thing he had bought separately.

"This is a surprise for you. Open it and have a look."

Firefly was a little dazed as she took it. So the reason he hadn't told her what it was was because it was a surprise for her.

Firefly opened the box. Inside was a set of black, fluffy pajamas, just like the ones she had seen herself wearing in the picture.

"This is..."

"You seemed to like it when you saw it before, so I bought it."

"Don't you like it?"

Firefly shook her head. "No, I really like it. Thank you, Lin Yu!"

Seeing Firefly's happy smile, Lin Yu was happy too. Although the price of 525 had certainly pained him, it was worth it if Firefly liked it!