Chapter 171 Chapter 171: To Love
Chapter 171: To Love
"How about you just go rob someone instead?!"
This was the first thought that surfaced in Pozëmka's mind.
It was also the shared sentiment of everyone else who had inquired about the price.
Yes, she did have money, but it was all given by Kevin. She couldn't just be a sucker.
"Robbing isn't as fast as this."
If that vendor knew what they were thinking, she would surely chuckle and say.
"Kevin, let's go."
Pozëmka huffed angrily and took Kevin's hand.
"Not buying it anymore?"
"Suddenly don't want it anymore. Listen to me, let's not be fools."
"Okay."
Just as the two were about to leave, the vendor quickly stood up and called out to them.
"Hey, hey, hey, customers, let's talk this over. How about this? Our stall is running an event. As long as you and your husband complete a challenge, I'll give you the flowers at a 90% discount! How about that?"
"Ahem."
Pozëmka hadn't planned on turning back, but hearing the word "husband," and Kevin not correcting it, couldn't help but stir a subtle, secret delight in her heart.
It wasn't for the title, but for, uh, the 90% discount!
Yes, that's right, it was for that 90% discount!
"What challenge?"
"Hehe, this is specially prepared for young couples like you."
The unscrupulous merchant chuckled slyly, pulling out a box of snacks from who-knows-where. Opening the lid revealed chocolate biscuit sticks.
"?"
Kevin and Pozëmka just watched as she took out one chocolate stick and handed it to them, then took out a ruler on her own.
"What? Do I need to teach you?"
The unscrupulous merchant looked surprised. Pozëmka took the chocolate stick in a daze.
"Hurry, hurry, hurry! Each of you hold one end with your mouth. You have one minute. Succeed if you shorten the stick to less than one centimeter."
"But—"
"Questions? Asking questions counts towards the time too~"
As she spoke, the unscrupulous merchant pressed the stopwatch in her hand. Her ostentatious smile really made people want to punch her.
The second hand ticked away.
"Kevin, what do we do?"
Pozëmka turned her head somewhat guiltily, only to find that Kevin had already taken the chocolate stick from her hand and was holding it in his mouth.
"What are you still standing there for?"
Kevin's eyes clearly conveyed this message.
"Forget it! Chomp!"
Steeling her heart, she opened her small mouth and bit down.
Crunch—
The slightly bitter chocolate shell shattered, and the sweet filling flowed out, much like the atmosphere between the two at that moment.
Their faces kept enlarging in each other's pupils. Their breaths drew close, and the air seemed to rapidly heat up because of their actions.
Embarrassment surged up. Pozëmka only felt her ear tips burning hot. Normally, she had "ambushed" him successfully so many times.
Why was it that just completing a challenge, without even touching yet, could make someone so shy?!
Her long eyelashes fluttered rapidly. She noticed that Kevin was actually looking at her. That usually placid gaze like an ancient well seemed to finally show a trace of emotion.
And it was precisely this trace of emotion that miraculously calmed her mood. The corner of her mouth even curled into a slight smile.
She extended her fair hand, cradling Kevin's face as if it were a treasure.
One centimeter? That's difficult. She had a simpler solution!
"Mmm!"
Soft lips touched each other, carrying a slightly moist fragrance that rushed into Kevin's nostrils.
Pozëmka's gaze grew hazy. At this moment, no one cared about that chocolate stick anymore. In their zero-distance contact, it had long since fulfilled its mission.
The unscrupulous merchant's cheeky grin had disappeared at some point.
Replacing it was an auntie's knowing smile.
No matter how times change, no matter how tense relations between men and women become.
Every truly loving, steadfast couple deserves the most sincere blessings in this world.
Look, even though my own plan failed, there's still Sister Eden. And I'm the one who ultimately executed it.
Rounding up means the world's cutest Ms. W completed the plan!
W's mouth gradually widened into a grin as she skillfully convinced herself.
......
"Here are the flowers you wanted."
"Hmph~"
Pozëmka gave a light hum. Although she was happy that Kevin had taken the initiative for once,
that didn't stop her from disliking being led around by others.
Holding the large bunch of flowers she bought in one arm and holding Kevin's hand with the other, she took a light sniff. The pink-haired Lupo couldn't help but smile.
Was it because of the overflowing floral fragrance?
Or the sweetness in her heart?
Probably only she herself knew.
"Here's your money. Kevin, let's go ride that merry-go-round?"
"Wait a moment, you two. According to our rules here, your purchase has already exceeded one thousand LMD. Are you sure you don't want to try our complimentary special fortune-telling service before leaving?"
The unscrupulous merchant rubbed her hands together, her eyes behind sunglasses narrowing into crescent moons.
"Fortune-telling? We won't pay any money. Give up on that idea."
Pozëmka tightened her grip on her small purse.
"Tsk! Customer, you misunderstand. I said it's complimentary; of course we won't charge you."
"Then... shall we try it?"
"Rest assured a thousand times over. If it doesn't work... cough... this is a family heirloom skill; it works every time. You two stand there. My fortune-telling method is special; I only need to read your faces."
The unscrupulous merchant sat on a small stool, crossed her legs, and pretentiously started pinching her fingers with her left hand while shuffling Tarot cards on the table with her right.
She actually looked quite like a master.
"Azure Dragon on the left, White Tiger on the right, Vermilion Bird..."
The inexplicable incantation was confusing yet made people afraid to interrupt.
"...Ah! Got it!"
At this moment, she seemed to connect with heaven and earth. As if divinely aided, she drew one Tarot card.
"The opportunity lies right here!"
The unscrupulous merchant held the card between her fingertips, pointing directly at—the Ferris wheel!
Her tone was unprecedentedly serious. Her eyes behind the sunglasses stared at it intently, as if that suspended cabin was the legendary place entrusted by fate.
......
At the base of the Ferris wheel,
the long line made Pozëmka sigh and hold her forehead.
"I really believed her nonsense. Kevin, maybe we should go experience other rides first."
"No, let's do this one."
Kevin hesitated for a moment but still stood there.
In return, he received Pozëmka's somewhat strange gaze.
"Hey, Kevin, you're really not yourself today. You've become so proactive!"
"I..."
"But I like proactive Kevin even more."
She responded with a brilliant smile. The remaining chill of the spring evening breeze seemed to soften because of it.
"Okay. I'll try my best from now on."
Devotion has never been one-sided. Kevin understood this principle.
Since this is what she hopes for, then he will do it—
Of course!
"Let's get in line quickly."
The two joined the long queue waiting for the Ferris wheel.
"Is this the final stage of their plan? Eden, you never disappoint me, right?"
……
"Of course, my friend~"
High up on a building, Eden held a golden wine glass, gazing towards the direction of the Ferris wheel.
The fierce high-altitude wind whipped up her skirt but could not affect this golden figure.
"W, commence action. Execute our final plan—To Love."
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