Actually, Su Cheng is the Prince

11:00 AM.

As noon approached, the sun climbed higher in the sky, raising the temperature in the amusement park. Many visitors began fanning themselves, while others sought refuge inside shops to enjoy the cool air conditioning.

In a shaded area, Li Guanqi, Gu Ruoxue, and Su Cheng sat at a long table.

After playing five attractions, the three decided to take a half-hour break. Though they called it a "break," it essentially meant grabbing snacks. Continuing without a pause wouldn't feel very "human."

The main reason was that Li Guanqi's stamina was just average.

So, taking a break was a matter of great importance.

"Do you want something to drink?"

Su Cheng looked at Li Guanqi and Gu Ruoxue, asking them.

Li Guanqi thought for a moment before replying, "Just an ice cream, thanks!"

Gu Ruoxue immediately added, "A milkshake."

"Got it."

Su Cheng turned and left. Before long, a cute ice cream and a milkshake were placed on the table in front of them.

The ice cream had a panda design, pink in color. The milkshake cup had a small, unidentified panda figurine on the lid.

"Thanks."

The two women thanked him in unison, exchanged a glance, and then began eating and chatting, breaking the silence.

"What do you want for lunch?"

Su Cheng looked at Li Guanqi and Gu Ruoxue, asking again.

"You decide."

Li Guanqi replied and immediately took a bite of the ice cream, chomping off the panda's ear. Gu Ruoxue's mouth twitched slightly at this, but she said nothing and continued focusing on her food.

Clearly, she was a bit bothered by Li Guanqi eating the panda’s ear.

Su Cheng then turned to Gu Ruoxue, cheerfully asking, "What about you?"

"Whatever."

Gu Ruoxue lifted her head, her indifferent gaze meeting Su Cheng's expectant eyes.

At this moment, she had reverted to her "factory settings"—her expression cold and serious, looking stern and humorless.

So, Su Cheng decided that in the afternoon, they would ride the roller coaster!

He planned to sit next to Gu Ruoxue, recording both video and audio!

He wanted to capture her moments of embarrassment and turn them into a ringtone for his phone!

He would make Gu Ruoxue so mortified she'd roll around in bed!

Oh, dear Minister, you wouldn’t want your roller coaster screams to be heard by everyone, would you?

Heh heh…

But back to the topic—where to eat lunch was turning into a real dilemma. Li Guanqi had a sweet tooth, while Gu Ruoxue absolutely detested sweet things.

She was the type to complain if there was too much salt in soup, and she avoided desserts like the plague. So, finding a lunch spot that satisfied both of them was a challenge worth pondering.

Where could they eat that would please everyone?

The amusement park mostly offered heavy-flavored foods.

"How about going back to the club to eat?"

At this point, Li Guanqi noticed Su Cheng seemed troubled by the decision and made a suggestion.

Su Cheng shook his head. "The service is too slow!"

The club's lounge offered free meals, but they had eaten breakfast there earlier and found out that the food was prepared by Michelin-star chefs, meaning it took quite a while to be served.

They serve them exclusively, and it's crafted to the highest standards.

What's the core technology of Michelin?

Full of ceremony.

Small portions that don't fill you up.

Beautifully plated dishes.

Slow serving speed.

Not comfortable.

To him, it's just flashy and impractical.

The most important thing about eating is to be satisfied and full.

The key is that when you eat at the club, you don't get full, and you can't get out in less than two hours!

Suddenly, Su Cheng had a bright idea: eat while strolling.

"How about we go to the food street and eat while we walk?"

He eagerly suggested to Li Guanqi and Gu Ruoxue.

"I'm fine with that."

Li Guanqi nodded.

"Hmm... but it seems inconvenient for you, right?"

Gu Ruoxue glanced at Su Cheng, who was wearing a mask, and asked curiously.

"I brought this."

With that, Su Cheng placed his backpack on his chest, pulled out a pair of sunglasses, and put them on his nose. This way, even if he took off the mask, he wouldn't be recognized immediately.

So, the three reached a consensus and headed to the food street together.

With sunglasses on, Su Cheng could freely and boldly observe the figures of the two women. After sizing them up from top to bottom, his gaze settled on Li Guanqi's calves.

He couldn't help but swallow and secretly thought to himself, "Just showing an ankle has such a powerful effect!"

Before long, Su Cheng spotted a shop and stopped in his tracks:

"This place's roasted turkey legs are famous in the public review section; it's a must-try food. I'll buy one, wait for me."

After saying this, he walked towards the shop with a long queue.

Gu Ruoxue and Li Guanqi glanced at his back, exchanged a look, and sat down on a nearby bench.

Li Guanqi had finished her ice cream and was now using a small mirror to tidy her hair, while Gu Ruoxue was sipping on the milkshake she had just bought.

A few minutes later...

Su Cheng returned with a large turkey leg, jogging back with a look of surprise and excitement. Standing before the two women, he placed the boxed turkey leg in front of them and exaggeratedly exclaimed, "Look, it's huge!"

The two women focused their attention on the large turkey leg, which weighed about one and a half pounds, covered in a thick layer of grease, with an overpowering marinade.

In Gu Ruoxue's mind, this turkey leg was simply disgusting.

"Just looking at it makes me feel full."

Gu Ruoxue was quite disdainful and turned her head away, unwilling to look at it any longer.

To her, this response was already quite polite.

Li Guanqi glanced at it, her brows furrowed slightly, but she curiously asked, "This meat looks quite dry. Can you finish it?"

"I'll give it a try and see if it's tasty. If it is, I'll definitely finish it."

Su Cheng said and signaled with his eyes for the two women to make room for him to sit in the middle.

The two women exchanged a glance but said nothing, just slightly shifted their seats to make room.

The bench was just right for three people.

Su Cheng sat in the middle of the seat with two women on either side of him. He felt secretly pleased but maintained a modest and polite demeanor as he asked, "Would you like to try some?"

"No, thanks."

"No need."

Both women declined simultaneously.

Su Cheng wasn't surprised and continued to ask, "How about taking a photo?"

"No, thanks."

"No photos."

The women still refused.

Hearing this, Su Cheng didn't insist.

He put on transparent gloves, tore off a piece of chicken leg with his fingers, and popped it into his mouth. While chewing, he carefully observed the two women.

He noticed that they were both engrossed in their phones. After savoring the taste, he found it quite good and suddenly praised, "This is pretty delicious."

With his compliment, Gu Ruoxue and Li Guanqi couldn't help but turn their heads.

Su Cheng was happily gnawing on the chicken leg, looking as if he was enjoying the most delicious food in the world.

"Come on, you should try a bite," Su Cheng invited again.

The two women averted their gazes and shook their heads.

Seeing this, Su Cheng shrugged and tore off another piece of meat from the ham. He held it in one hand while placing the other underneath to catch any dripping grease.

He offered it to Li Guanqi, staring intently at her as if to say: Eating chicken is such a blissful thing, just try it, come on!

Li Guanqi looked at the chicken in front of her and couldn't help but furrow her brows. After a moment of hesitation, she finally opened her mouth and ate the chicken Su Cheng offered.

"How does it taste?"

Su Cheng asked eagerly, his face full of curiosity.

"Just average."

Li Guanqi commented blandly.

Their interaction was naturally caught by Gu Ruoxue's peripheral vision, but before she could react further, Su Cheng tore off another piece of chicken and offered it to Gu Ruoxue in the same manner, saying, "You should try a bite too."

Fairness is important.

One bite for her, one bite for the other.

"Take it away!"

Gu Ruoxue leaned back with a very disdainful attitude.

"Just a little bit, just a small bite."

Su Cheng coaxed while pushing the chicken towards her mouth. Gu Ruoxue frowned and said, "I'll do it myself!"

Clearly, she didn't want Su Cheng feeding her. After all, feeding each other in public was too inappropriate.

"I only have this one glove."

Su Cheng moved the chicken leg closer to her mouth, so close it almost touched her lips.

Finally, Gu Ruoxue didn't refuse anymore. She slightly parted her pink lips and took a bite.

She gracefully covered her mouth while tasting it, but her expression showed no hint of delight. It was as if she was eating junk food, and her brows even faintly expressed strong displeasure.

It was unclear whether she was displeased with the taste or Su Cheng's earlier actions.

Or perhaps she was displeased that he fed Li Guanqi first?

Maybe it was none of these, or maybe it was all of them.

This was something only she knew.

Beside her, Li Guanqi continued to play with her phone, as if none of this concerned her.

After a moment, Gu Ruoxue finished the piece of chicken, wiped the corner of her mouth, took a sip of her milkshake, and finally lowered her head to pull out her phone.

Su Cheng did not interrupt, eating his ham alone.

Why were both women on their phones?

Because Ji Qingyi had suddenly sent a message in the group!

The group content was as follows:

Ji Qingyi: "I'm glad you all had fun. I hope this Saturday leaves you with beautiful memories."

Her reply subtly revealed that she was the organizer of today's Sunday event.

So, this message made Li Guanqi and Gu Ruoxue furrow their brows and fall into silence.

Gu Ruoxue was the first to respond.

Gu Ruoxue: "It's a pity you missed such a wonderful day. I genuinely feel a bit sorry for you."

She also sent a regretful cat emoji.

Li Guanqi quickly followed up with a comment: "I think perhaps Senior Ji might not be very interested in ordinary entertainment activities."

Gu Ruoxue continued to respond: "Indeed, ordinary entertainment activities have become dull for you; otherwise, you wouldn't have been absent from the group gathering."

Ji Qingyi: "Indeed, for me, a noisy place like an amusement park is not my goal. I prefer deep experiences that bring inner peace. I'm not interested in such noisy environments and superficial joys. What you enjoy as excitement and pleasure is merely what I dislike."

The deeper meaning of this statement was very clear, as if she was indifferent to their photo-showing behavior. She was like someone in the group who quietly admired the blooming flowers without boasting, expressing a profound confidence and composure.

Moreover, what she needed wasn't a brief joy at a noisy amusement park but peace.

So what does this peace mean?

This is very intriguing.

Hmm, maybe she means playing Go?

Playing Go is calm, isn't it?

Just her and Su Cheng.

Unlike the amusement park with three people.

So naturally.

This statement aroused dissatisfaction in Li Guanqi and Gu Ruoxue!

Thus, a clash of three perspectives and values began in the group, with each person using calm and composed language to defend their positions and viewpoints.

Meanwhile, as the two women were engrossed in the group chat, Su Cheng had already eaten to the point of greasy overload and couldn't eat anymore. He wiped his mouth with a napkin.

Then he looked around at the two women, only to find that they were both intently staring at their screens, completely unaware of his gaze. He cleared his throat, "Ahem."

Yet this cough received no response.

"So focused."

Su Cheng couldn't help but sigh, then looked down at the unfinished ham, unsure of what to do.

Because it was just too greasy!

Almost growing mold.

But at this moment, a strange thought arose in his mind: What would happen if he fed them now?

Would they eat it directly?

They probably wouldn't refuse, right?

After all, when people's attention is focused on something, they tend to follow habits.

They had no psychological defenses against him.

There’s a chance they might instinctively accept being fed.

If that’s the case…

Just as Su Cheng was contemplating how to feed them, a photographer from this themed area happened to walk by!

A heaven-sent opportunity!

Su Cheng’s eyes lit up. He immediately raised his hand and gestured wildly to the photographer, signaling them to come over.

The photographer stopped in their tracks, looking completely puzzled, and then glanced at Su Cheng.

Su Cheng quickly pointed at the two women on either side of him and made a “shushing” gesture, followed by a hand motion mimicking taking a photo.

The photographer finally understood. So, this sunglasses-and-mask-wearing guy wanted a group photo of the three of them!

Of course, the photographer was more than happy to help!

After all, this was a paid service!

They nodded enthusiastically and began setting up their camera and adjusting the equipment from a distance.

Truly professional!

Watching how cooperative the photographer was, Su Cheng was overjoyed. He quickly tore off two pieces of chicken with both hands and held them in front of the two women, grinning as he said, “Ah~ Open up!”

As he expected, the two women’s first instinct upon seeing the chicken blocking their phone screens was to move his hand away.

But before they could act, Su Cheng brought the chicken closer to their mouths.

Instinctively, the two women opened their mouths to eat the chicken, thinking it would be the quickest way to get it over with and not delay their messaging.

What they didn’t expect, however, was that just as they were about to bite into the chicken, Su Cheng teasingly pulled it back.

This action made them subconsciously stretch their elegant, swan-like necks and lean forward, trying to reach the piece of chicken. Of course, their eyes were still glued to their phone screens. But as the chicken moved farther back, they eventually had to shift their focus to the piece of chicken right in front of them.

*Click!*

The sound of a camera shutter echoed as the two women opened their mouths to bite the chicken.

*Click!*

Another photo was taken.

The two women snapped out of their daze. In that instant, their eyes widened in disbelief at what had just happened!

Because they realized that, in their attempt to reach the chicken, their faces had leaned in so close to Su Cheng’s cheek that they were mere millimeters away from kissing him!

The most critical part was that the camera had captured that very moment. With the angle and the timing of the shot, anyone looking at the photo would think they were both kissing Su Cheng at the same time!

Realizing this, the two women instantly turned their heads away, their faces flushed with embarrassment. Even the usually mild-tempered Li Guanqi now looked visibly upset.

Although the incident lasted only a fleeting moment, the brief exchange of glances between the three of them, filled with a mix of fluttering hearts and sweetness, was enough to make Su Cheng feel as though his life was now complete.

At that moment, Su Cheng didn’t dare linger any longer. He quickly bolted upright, dashed over to the photographer, and said, “Run too! I’ll reward you handsomely later!”

With that, Su Cheng took off running.

The photographer stood there, utterly bewildered. By the time they came back to their senses, they found themselves face-to-face with the two stunningly beautiful young women.

The photographer had never encountered such elegance and beauty before.

It was clear these two were from wealthy and powerful families.

What’s more, the two women were staring intently at the photographer’s work badge. It was obvious they wanted the footage from earlier deleted, and they looked incredibly serious.

"Please delete the photos you took without permission just now," Gu Ruoxue said expressionlessly, her tone devoid of any emotional fluctuation.

However, she naturally exuded a certain special effect, as if possessing a powerful charm that was irresistible.

The photographer, though regretful, could only nod obediently and comply with Gu Ruoxue's request.

"Um... may I ask whose boyfriend he is?" the photographer asked reluctantly as he prepared to delete the photos.

The air was suddenly filled with an awkward atmosphere. As soon as she asked this question, both women fell into a tacit silence, then simultaneously looked at each other, their gazes carrying an indescribable meaning.

Whose boyfriend was he?

How should one answer such a question?

Not knowing how to respond, they decided not to answer at all, but the photographer quickly caught on.

Because Gu Ruoxue's aura had vanished with the previous question, she adopted a more assertive tone and said, "The two photos I just took were completely authorized by that gentleman, and they can only be deleted with his consent."

"Also, he hasn't paid me for the photoshoot yet."

Seeing the two women remain silent, the photographer continued, "If you're his friends, please ask him to come over and settle the bill, or give me his phone number."

"How much?"

Finally, Su Cheng appeared from the sidelines.

He had been hiding in the corner, observing the serious and stern expressions of the two women. He had gotten himself into a jam and began to calmly analyze the situation.

Gu Ruoxue's face darkened immediately.

"Make her delete the photos, now!"

Gu Ruoxue enunciated each word, her face carrying a tangible chill, coldly staring at Su Cheng.

"Yes, the photos taken just now were quite inappropriate."

Li Guanqi unexpectedly sided with Gu Ruoxue.

Clearly, the photo had crossed a line for both women.

Gu Ruoxue, Li Guanqi, and him. The three had always struggled with the sense of distance between them, but in that fleeting moment, he inadvertently closed the gap with a false pretense.

So, for them, it was wrong, completely unacceptable, and absolutely intolerable.

The situation had spiraled out of control.

Logically, such a loss of control should have erupted after the system completed its task, but because he impulsively brought this issue to the forefront, the situation became unmanageable.

So, after thinking it through, the only thing he needed to do was to remedy it, to return the explosive issue back to the night.

This was the conclusion he reached after calmly considering the consequences.

Thus, Su Cheng first boldly met the gazes of Gu Ruoxue and Li Guanqi, then turned to the photographer and said, "You can delete the photos."

Upon hearing Su Cheng's response, Gu Ruoxue's expression finally eased a bit, though she still kept a straight face.

Li Guanqi, on the other hand, looked at him with a blank expression, but she subtly nodded, her movement barely perceptible.

It was clear that both women seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Because they were also afraid that Su Cheng might resort to his usual antics—apologizing and begging. As for the photos… if asked, the answer would be: "No way, not deleting them!"

If that were the case, then today's trip to the amusement park would truly turn into a task completed for the sake of completing it, devoid of any meaning.

"Even if I delete them, you still have to pay."

The photographer, upon hearing Su Cheng's words, looked up and replied with a serious expression.

"No problem," Su Cheng responded cheerfully.

"Alright, I'll start deleting them," the photographer said, immediately picking up his camera and beginning to delete the photos.

"Done."

After thoroughly deleting all the photos, the photographer pulled a QR code out of his pocket and gestured, "Two hundred yuan."

"What the heck, that expensive?"

Su Cheng muttered under his breath but obediently took out his phone and scanned the QR code to pay. Afterward, the photographer left.

"Um… shall we continue strolling around?"

Su Cheng looked at the two women and cautiously asked.

"Sure."

Li Guanqi had no objections to this suggestion; in fact, she nodded emphatically.

But Gu Ruoxue was entirely different. Her gaze was fixed on Su Cheng, yet it felt as though he didn't exist in her eyes. Especially under her cold stare, Su Cheng couldn't help but lower his head.

The silence among the three was so profound it felt as though time itself had frozen.

If Gu Ruoxue refused, then this trip to the amusement park would be completely ruined. Su Cheng could only wait silently, praying in his heart.

No, wait—he could still pull out his classic move.

"I know this situation is entirely my fault. I just thought it through and realized how selfish I've been. I don't want my own fleeting enjoyment to ruin everyone's mood, so… I'm really sorry."

Su Cheng raised his head and spoke sincerely to the two women. No matter how he looked at it, this was his problem.

It was an undeniable fact.

Gu Ruoxue listened to his words and lowered her gaze, seemingly contemplating the matter.

Li Guanqi glanced at both Gu Ruoxue and Su Cheng, her eyes filled with concern, but she remained silent.

Once again, the three fell into a heavy silence.

Gu Ruoxue stood motionless, her expression indifferent, as though she was hesitating or deliberating. Su Cheng, on the other hand, remained silent, seemingly caught in a spiral of self-reproach.

Time ticked by, second by second. The three of them continued standing by the bench in the same positions.

But in the next moment—

An unexpected change occurred. In an instant, all the surrounding lights snapped on with a loud "click." Even in the bright midday sun, the lights were dazzling.

But that wasn't all. Soon after, the sound of lively drumming and clanging music erupted from ahead, accompanied by enthusiastic shouting. Crowds of people began flocking toward the source of the noise.

The scene was as lively as a dragon dance during the New Year celebrations, leaving Su Cheng utterly baffled.

"Twelve o'clock."

Li Guanqi glanced at the time and explained to the other two, "There's a float parade happening over there!"

As soon as she finished speaking, waves of cheers and excitement grew louder and closer. The lively atmosphere seemed to seep into the trio's mood, making it more vibrant.

"Twelve o'clock..."

Gu Ruoxue murmured to herself when she heard the time.

“Twelve pandas, along with Black Cat Detective, White Cat Captain, and even Yellow Cat Captain will make an appearance.”

As Li Guanqi spoke, his gaze shifted toward Su Cheng, as if this statement was meant specifically for him.

Noticing her gaze, even Su Cheng, slow on the uptake as he might be, quickly caught on and hurriedly said to the two of them, “Let’s go, we should check it out. It’d be a shame to miss it!”

“Alright, let’s go.”

Su Cheng and Li Guanqi took a few steps forward, then turned around with expectant eyes, looking at Gu Ruoxue.

Seeing their expressions, Gu Ruoxue had no choice but to follow.

“If we take this route, we won’t be able to see all the floats.”

Suddenly, Gu Ruoxue stopped in her tracks, holding the parade route map. She placed a hand under her chin, pondering for a moment before speaking.

“Then let’s take another route.”

Li Guanqi immediately took the map from her, studied it briefly, and then pointed to another path.

“Okay, let’s go.”

Su Cheng quickly nodded in agreement.

The three of them turned and headed in the new direction. Before long, they arrived at a spot by the railings. Since the floats hadn’t reached this area yet, the place was filled with tourists eagerly waiting for the parade. However, as soon as the three of them appeared, the attention of the crowd immediately shifted to Gu Ruoxue and Li Guanqi.

“Who are they?”

“So beautiful!”

“Are they celebrities?”

“Looks like it…”

The tourists around them whispered among themselves. But soon, the floats arrived, and the crowd’s attention quickly shifted from the two women to the parade. The exquisitely designed floats and the dazzling parade procession came into view, eliciting a wave of cheers from the spectators.

“I don’t see what’s so exciting about this.”

The enthusiastic shouting of the children around him made Su Cheng’s ears ring. Unable to help himself, he muttered under his breath.

“If you call out the characters’ names, they’ll interact with you,” Li Guanqi explained calmly from the side.

“What did you say?”

The noise made it hard for Su Cheng to hear, so he bent down slightly, bringing his ear closer to Li Guanqi’s mouth.

“I said, if you call out the characters’ names, they’ll interact with the audience!” Li Guanqi repeated, then gestured for him to look at Gu Ruoxue.

Su Cheng was taken aback for a moment and turned to look at Gu Ruoxue. He noticed that she was holding a camera, but instead of taking pictures, she was biting her lip and staring at the pink panda, “Xiang Xiang,” at the front of the float.

Xiang Xiang was enthusiastically hopping and interacting with the children in the crowd.

The scene was enchanting. The group of pandas, combined with the floats adorned with flowers, bamboo, lights, and elaborate decorations, created a dreamlike, fairy-tale world. Each character came to life vividly before the audience, as if they had stepped straight out of an animated film.

At that moment, the parade reached its climax.

The dozen or so pandas approached the three of them, bouncing and keeping in character with expressive gestures and movements.

Gu Ruoxue held her camera in hand but hesitated to press the shutter—perhaps because the pandas hadn’t interacted directly with her yet.

At that moment, Su Cheng understood.

The whispers of Flame City’s Su Cheng have vanished, making way for the arrival of a Su Cheng whose voice can pierce the clouds!

"Ah!"

Suddenly, a deafening scream erupted from Su Cheng's throat!

The sound startled everyone around, even causing the two women to turn their heads in shock, as if they'd seen a ghost.

"Xiangxiang~ (off-key)!"

Yet, he seemed completely oblivious, using his incredibly powerful voice to drown out the entire amusement park's noise!

Not only were the visitors stunned, but even the dozen or so pandas in the parade stopped in their tracks, looking bewildered.

But soon, these pandas quickly reacted, all of them blowing kisses and making heart gestures towards Su Cheng and his companions.

Xiangxiang was the most enthusiastic,

Even though he called out Xiangxiang's name.

All the pandas were eagerly interacting.

Not for any other reason, simply because they were scared.

Even with a mask on, his voice had such power.

If they didn't interact, and he shouted again without a mask, wouldn't the piercing sound, like thunder, terrify the pandas, making their hearts race and their courage falter?

In that moment, Gu Ruoxue seized the opportunity to capture it all with her camera.

After taking the picture, she grabbed Su Cheng's sleeve, ready to leave; she didn't want to stay any longer!

But unexpectedly, Su Cheng started interacting with a child nearby, and the content of their interaction made the two women blush with embarrassment.

It wasn't shyness, but rather embarrassment.

The interaction went as follows:

The child tugged at his mother's clothes, asking in a childish voice, "Mommy, when are the princesses coming?"

"They're already here, don't you see?"

Before the mother could respond, Su Cheng jumped in, speaking earnestly.

"Really? Where are they?"

The child and his mother looked around, puzzled, as did some nearby tourists who cast curious glances.

"Right here."

Su Cheng pointed seriously to Li Guanqi and Gu Ruoxue beside him.

"But they aren't wearing pretty dresses!"

"Well... they're actually runaway princesses, wearing dresses would give them away!"

"Oh, I see."

"No wonder they're so beautiful; they're runaway princesses!"

This interaction made the two women the center of attention, so embarrassed that they wished they could find a hole to hide in!

So, each woman extended a hand, grabbing Su Cheng's arm and pulling him back, covering their faces as they did so: "Are you crazy? Why are you saying such things?"

"Then, big brother, are you a prince?"

The child turned to Su Cheng, who was being dragged away, and asked loudly.

"Of course, I'm the one and only designated prince!"