Such words that sound quite off-putting.
If used on the wrong person, they would only backfire.
Looking at Senior Fang's reaction, Lin Yu knew his judgment was correct.
Fang Xinran said happily:
"Sure, I'm actually pretty good at cooking."
"Last time I brought some for my colleagues, they all praised it."
"Want to order a dish? We ordered a whole table for the birthday feast today, ordering another meal tomorrow would be even more fun!"
Lin Yu shook his finger and said:
"No need to order, I'll eat whatever you make, senior."
"I trust your skills, it'll definitely be delicious."
Lin Yu's words truly touched Fang Xinran's heart.
Having settled the matter she asked for, Fang Xinran took out a small box from her bag.
She handed it to Lin Yu, opening it herself as she said:
"Xiao Yu, I don't have much experience giving gifts, so I braided a bracelet for you."
"The jadeite accessory was bought from a store, but the red cord was braided by my own hands."
"I've been away from home for too long, my skills are a bit rusty, and the thickness isn't quite even."
"Just consider it a token of my feelings, please accept the sentiment. Happy birthday!"
Lin Yu took the bracelet out of the box; the vibrant red was extremely pleasing to the eye.
One could completely tell that the person who braided it had very skillful hands.
In this day and age, a handcrafted gift is already something rare and precious.
The bracelet was a handmade piece that tightened by pulling both ends.
Lin Yu tried putting it on his wrist; doing it alone to fasten it properly really didn't seem easy.
Fang Xinran, watching from the side, quickly said:
"Let me help you put it on!"
With that,
she placed Lin Yu's hand on her own lap, adjusting the tightness of the bracelet.
The fair cord was smooth and cool.
After putting it on for Lin Yu, he felt a bit reluctant to withdraw his hand.
Thinking it's just a matter of tomorrow, he decided to bear with it for today.
"It's really beautiful, and it suits me so well!"
"Xinran, your craftsmanship is amazing."
"If you ever feel being a teacher is boring, you could totally make a living from handmade crafts."
"I promise to be your most loyal customer, I'm a fan now, truly a fan."
Lin Yu couldn't help but praise.
Fang Xinran chuckled, resting her elbow on her leg, and said with a smile:
"It's not as exaggerated as you say. I used to braid much better in university."
"It's been a long time since I did it, I almost forgot how."
"Bracelets are easier to braid, so this one is just passable."
Lin Yu looked delightedly at the gift he received and said:
"Then how about giving me more complex gifts when we meet in the future?"
"You shouldn't let your skills go to waste; you need to practice regularly."
"Let's make it a promise between us, okay?"
Fang Xinran stared at Lin Yu in a daze.
Lin Yu's heartfelt expression didn't seem like a joke at all.
Rather, it seemed he was genuinely prepared for them to meet again in the future...
But in Fang Xinran's heart,
there was always a feeling that after this parting, it would be hard to meet again in this vast world.
"Okay, next time we meet, I'll definitely show you my true skills!"
"This is our promise, you... must not forget it."
...
"A few spins~ become our deep fingerprints~"
"Left in the heart of everyone who has loved~ warming it up~"
"..."
Coming out of the small convenience store at the entrance after buying a few things.
Lin Yu's phone rang.
Fang Xinran quickly took the things from Lin Yu's hands so he could free them to answer the call.
Lin Yu took out his phone, glanced at it, and immediately showed a puzzled expression?
Xia Xiashan!
Sister Gym Owner?
What is she calling for?
She wasn't at the apartment this morning.
Previously, she hadn't refused Lin Yu's birthday party invitation either.
Could it be she encountered some unexpected situation and can't make it for now?
Lin Yu answered the phone, politely inquiring:
"Hello, Shanshan-jie, it's Lin Yu."
On the other end of the line, Xia Xiashan spoke in a nervous tone:
"Hello... Lin Yu, good morning."
Lin Yu: "..."
Such an old-fashioned and formal phone greeting.
Come to think of it,
this seems to be the first time he's had a phone call with Sister Gym Owner.
He hadn't noticed before that she was such an old-fashioned sister.
Moreover,
her tone of voice was clearly nervous.
One could even say it carried a hint of fear?
The feeling from the nurse sister's dream wasn't unfounded.
Lin Yu also knew that the current Sister Gym Owner had long lost her former arrogance in front of him.
Even simple conversations could reflect the unease in her heart.
Lin Yu quickly asked:
"Ah, good morning, Shanshan-jie, did you... have something to tell me?"
Xia Xiashan coughed lightly twice, adjusting her trembling voice, and said:
"Ahem..."
"Lin Yu, are you free to come out for a moment?"
"I'm right at the main gate of your neighborhood, I have something to give you."
"I might be a bit late for the birthday party, but I won't stand you up."
"And also... happy birthday."
Lin Yu had exited through a side gate, so going around to the main gate wasn't far.
At this moment, someone he usually doesn't communicate much with wants to give him something?
What else could it be besides a gift!
Sister Gym Owner is this shy!
Giving him a birthday gift has to be so secretive.
Wouldn't it be better to bring it to the apartment when she comes herself?
Since it's nothing else, just a birthday gift, why bother avoiding the others?
Mentally complaining a bit.
Lin Yu still cooperatively said:
"Okay, I'm actually outside too, I'll be right there."
"Is there a lot to carry? Do I need to find one or two people to come help?"
The familiar routine was once again used on Sister Gym Owner.
Immediately after,
The other end showed obvious signs of hesitation and obstruction.
"No, no, no, that's not necessary!"
"There's not much, just one item."
"If it's convenient for you, you can carry it alone right now."
Tsk tsk tsk.
Are all the girls so mysterious today?
It's supposed to be a group gathering, yet why insist on meeting alone?
Lin Yu agreed, then explained to Fang Xinran.
He asked her to take the bought things back first.
Lin Yu then circled around to the neighborhood's main gate by himself and found that imposing G-Class!
Back then,
When he first saw Xia Xiashan's vehicle, Lin Yu felt a slight sense of oppression.
Now,
Seeing it again, it somehow feels inexplicably adorable.
His mindset is different now.
"Beep beep!"
Sister Gym Owner saw Lin Yu and honked twice at him.
She even got out of the car herself, waving to him from afar.
"Shanshan-jie!"
Lin Yu also cheerfully waved back.
The two looked at each other from a distance.
Xia Xiashan, feeling awkward and uncomfortable, averted her gaze, pretending to be very busy by looking at her phone again.
She perfectly acted out the "person in an awkward situation" scene.
It made Lin Yu unable to help but laugh.
Is it really necessary?
She's the proud owner of a chain of martial arts gyms!
She manages so many people under her, how can she still be shy like a little girl?
Lin Yu was even more curious about what kind of gift Xia Xiashan had prepared for him!
...
(Extra chapter delivered. That's all for today's updates, we'll continue tomorrow. Goodnight, everyone!)
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with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
