My Arms Can Turn into Blades

Chapter 564 - 50: Fierce Moves, All for Show

"...What are you doing?"

Chen Lu saw Lin Ying leaning on the counter when he returned to the shop with water, casually chatting with the front desk girl.

Hmm, mainly it was she who was talking.

The front desk girl standing behind the counter looked uneasy, with a face saying ’please stop talking’... and indeed, she didn’t say much and wasn’t exactly enthusiastic.

...It seemed like their roles had reversed.

Chen Lu was a bit curious and walked up behind Lin Ying to ask.

Lin Ying turned her head at the sound of his voice, glanced at Chen Lu, then shook her head lightly and smiled happily, "Nothing."

Chen Lu had to let it go and handed her the water.

Lin Ying thanked him and took the water.

Meanwhile, the front desk girl subtly sighed in relief upon seeing Chen Lu’s return.

...Finally, he’s back.

If he hadn’t come, I might have skipped dinner.

I just glanced at your boyfriend a few too many times, did you really have to keep talking about him?

Really?

Chen Lu noticed the front desk girl’s gaze and looked over Lin Ying to see her.

The front desk girl hesitated for a moment, then quickly looked away... okay, he’s indeed quite handsome, no wonder his girlfriend is so protective, desperately stuffing dog food into my mouth.

Chen Lu was even more puzzled, but seeing her look away, he did not rudely stare and instead refocused on Lin Ying.

Noticing Chen Lu looking away.

The front desk girl looked back at them, then imitated Lin Ying’s earlier gesture, resting her chin in her hand.

Not far away.

The two were speaking softly, although the man’s expression was not very expressive, certain emotions in his eyes were undeniable, and the girl was fresh and beautiful, her eyes full of tenderness and spirit.

...They really are a good match.

The front desk girl watched them and couldn’t help but think, then smiled slightly.

Checking out, taking the items, leaving.

Chen Lu exited the store, glanced back at the shop, and thought of the smile on the front desk girl’s face, then turned and asked, "What did you say to her just now?"

Lin Ying playfully replied, "I was just bragging about my boyfriend, declaring ownership."

Chen Lu: "..."

"You really are popular, dummy."

Lin Ying looked at the silent Chen Lu, suddenly slowed her pace, reached out to tug his ponytail lightly, "It’s not just Lin Wan, within the Celestial Strategy Mansion there’s a bunch of women who care about you, Xia Panqiu, that little girl Shu Li, Si Yujie, Ji Xin, Shanli, and Tang Language... and now even random strangers we encounter keep staring at you."

Chen Lu paused for a moment, "... What does it have to do with them?"

"Oh... does it have anything to do with Lin Wan? She and I are sisters after all."

Lin Ying tugged his ponytail again, dragging her tone.

Chen Lu: "..."

"Seriously, dummy."

Lin Ying mumbled softly, then released his ponytail and looped her arm around his, not continuing the topic.

Chen Lu looked at Lin Ying’s pretty profile and took the initiative to ask, "Are you upset?"

"No."

Lin Ying looked ahead, speaking softly, "Besides, if I were upset, I should break off the sisterly bond with Lin Wan and give her a good beating right now..."

Chen Lu: "..."

Even if he was a fool, he knew he needed to tread carefully with his reply at this moment.

But in matters like this, he was inexperienced, so he remained stuck, wanting to say something but unable to.

"..."

Lin Ying, not receiving a response for a long time, turned her head, exchanged a glance with Chen Lu, and blinked.

Chen Lu: "..."

He still couldn’t think of an appropriate response.

"Got it."

Lin Ying, seeing him like this, could not help laughing, and then said tenderly, "If you can’t answer, then don’t. Do you really think I could beat Lin Wan? And like I said just now... I was just declaring ownership."

She pursed her rosy lips and tightened her hold on Chen Lu’s arm, "I actually wish everyone knew you are my man now... including that staff member just now."

Chen Lu: "..."

After a moment of hesitation, Lin Ying, her lovely face flushing a bit, asked softly, "Is my possessiveness too strong?"

Chen Lu shook his head, "No."

"Oh."

Lin Ying nodded, then suddenly called out to him softly, "Chen Lu."

"Hmm?"

Lin Ying softly called again, "Chen Lu."

"What’s up?"

"Nothing, just calling my boyfriend."

Lin Ying lightly shook her head, her charming face blooming into a flowery smile.

Chen Lu watched her face, flushed with the glow of the sunset, his heartbeat suddenly accelerating.

He stayed silent for a while, then instinctively called out, "Lin Ying."

"Hmm?"

Lin Ying turned her head to look at Chen Lu.

Chen Lu froze, took a deep breath, and decided to go along with it, "Actually, I want to see you in a short skirt..."

"Oh, haven’t bought enough?"

Lin Ying glanced at the bag Chen Lu was carrying, then tilted her head, "Then accompany me a bit longer."

"No..."

Chen Lu wanted to explain.

"No need to be shy."

Lin Ying firmly gripped Chen Lu’s arm, made a turn, and led him to another clothing store.

Not giving him a chance to speak at all.

She did it on purpose...

Chen Lu understood, feeling somewhat helpless.

But then he watched Lin Ying’s graceful figure and swinging high ponytail, inadvertently feeling very happy again.

In the end.

Chen Lu accompanied Lin Ying to most of the clothing stores within a two-kilometer radius.

And... bought a bunch of skirts.

...

At 7 PM.