The girl named Phoenix turned around and winked at Chen Xiao: "Not all superhumans are members of the service organization."
Her smile was very friendly: "Anyway, thank you. I wasn't in a good mood today, but you made me smile several times."
Chen Xiao felt a little embarrassed and touched his nose—a habitual gesture of his: "Really? You're in a bad mood? Why?"
“Because… I killed someone.” Phoenix’s eyes turned cold, and her voice instantly became indifferent, carrying an indescribable chill and desolation: “Usually, after killing someone, I feel very, very bad.”
Chapter Twenty-Six: [Wash? Or Wash?]
Kill? Murder?
Chen Xiao opened his mouth, staring at Phoenix in astonishment—such a delicate girl, murderer?
Phoenix looked into Chen Xiao's eyes, and after a few seconds, she suddenly smiled, her murderous aura instantly vanishing: "I was just kidding! You're really something, you believe everything I say? I would never kill anyone, I've never even killed a chicken in my entire life."
She can change her expression in the blink of an eye, faster than a professional actor! One moment she's menacing, as if Ximen Chuixue has been reincarnated, and the next she's smiling innocently... This skill is truly admirable.
Chen Xiao looked at this woman whose expression changed as quickly as turning the pages of a book, and remained silent, thinking to himself, "No matter what you say, I won't believe you."
"I'm leaving." Phoenix waved to Chen Xiao, clearly having read his thoughts again. She smiled calmly and said, "Believe it or not, it's up to you, but the truth is: today is my birthday. No one has ever treated me to a five-dollar beef burger on my birthday before."
As she spoke, she pulled a small plastic bottle from her shoulder bag and tossed it to Chen Xiao: "Here, this beef burger sauce is very strong, remember to chew gum to keep your breath fresh."
Chen Xiao took it and glanced at it: a bottle of Extra gum.
Phoenix smiled, her bright eyes and white teeth shining. Under the gaze of those captivating eyes, Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel a little numb. He subconsciously took out a pill and put it in his mouth. The sweet taste quickly filled his mouth, but Phoenix had already turned and left.
"Hey, your Extra gum..." Chen Xiao called out subconsciously.
Phoenix turned around and smiled, her eyes slightly mischievous: "It's your Extra gum..."
A chilling look in his eyes sent a jolt through Chen Xiao's heart, like an electric current piercing his soul...
Uh... she really is a playful girl; she even threw in an advertising slogan before leaving...
(Author's note: I just love this ad, the girl in it is so pretty~ Hehe!)
With that leisurely laughter, the girl named Phoenix had already drifted out the door. Chen Xiao was stunned by that last glance, and when he came to his senses a while later, she was already far away.
Birthday? Hamburger? And... (squeezes the bottle in his hand), Extra gum?
Chen Xiao sighed, a slight sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, often including sadness or regret) in his heart: a girl as stunning as her, on her birthday, countless people must want to treat her to the most expensive meal in the world... a hamburger? That's quite funny.
A faint ripple of emotion stirred within Chen Xiao at the girl's final smile. A chill ran through him; beauty could be a curse, a curse indeed! If a girl like this were born in ancient times, she would surely be the kind of woman for whom men would light the beacon fires to amuse themselves!
If it fell into the hands of a tyrannical ruler, he might even lose his kingdom because of such a vixen!
After regaining his senses, Chen Xiao suddenly gave a bitter smile.
What kind of situation is this?
I came here to work, and today is my first day. I haven't earned a single penny, and I even gave away my dinner for free. And because the customer was a beautiful woman, I couldn't even accept payment…
Looking up at the clock on the wall, I slapped my forehead: It's getting late, time to go home! My little one is still waiting for me at home.
Hmph, anyway, Old Man Ai said that as long as we're open every Thursday night, it's fine.
go home!
On his way home by subway, Chen Xiao's mind kept replaying the image of the girl named Fenghuang. Every detail seemed exceptionally clear and vivid—her every smile, every glance, and even the unforgettable look in her eyes before she left…
It wasn't that Chen Xiao hadn't seen beautiful women, but he'd bet 99 out of 100 men would be smitten by a girl like Phoenix! And this girl was stunningly beautiful, yet utterly unpretentious. These days, any girl with even a modicum of attractiveness acts like a princess, walking with her chin held high. But Phoenix, in her laughter, showed no frivolity whatsoever; instead, she was poised and elegant, possessing an irresistible charm.
Throughout the journey, Chen Xiao couldn't help but think about Phoenix. After exiting the subway, he patted his forehead with a wry smile.
What's wrong with me? She's just a girl I met once, have I already fallen for her? I gave a self-deprecating laugh, but I couldn't suppress the reverie that was creeping into my mind: She'll probably come back, won't she?
It was already 7 p.m. when I got home.
The sun had already set, and lights were on in every household's windows, but when Chen Xiao returned home, the living room was completely dark. Ya Ya was sitting on the sofa in the living room, her hands supporting her chin, quietly looking out the window.
Chen Xiao already knew that this blue-blooded girl didn't like having the lights on. As soon as Chen Xiao entered, Ya Ya jumped up, gracefully fluttering to his side like a butterfly, her blue eyes filled with a hint of joy: "You're back!"
"Uh, haven't you eaten?" Chen Xiao turned on the light casually, glancing past Ya Ya and at the kitchen, which was deserted, clearly indicating that Ya Ya hadn't eaten.
Looking at Ya Ya's innocent face, which showed a hint of sadness and loneliness, Chen Xiao suddenly felt a pang of guilt: "I'm sorry, I had some things to do and came back late today. I'll remember to call you next time."
As she spoke, she naturally took Ya Ya's hand and led her to the kitchen. Chen Xiao quickly made a plate of egg fried rice using the ingredients in the refrigerator, and then took out the remaining beef burger.
"I'll go buy some food when I have time. There's milk in the fridge, so you can take some out and drink it when you're home during the day." Chen Xiao quickly wielded the spatula, deftly scooping the fried rice into a bowl.
Ya Ya leaned against the doorframe, her eyes as gentle as water, quietly watching Chen Xiao's every move. Suddenly, she whispered, "During the day... I'm alone..."
"Huh? What?" Chen Xiao turned around and glanced at her.
“Here.” Ya Ya pointed to her heart, thought for a moment, and then pointed to her forehead: “And here, it’s empty. I don’t know what to do, so I just sit there and stare blankly.”
Chen Xiao paused for a moment: "Didn't you read the book?"
"I read it... but the book is so boring." Ya Ya's voice was a little lonely. The petite and delicate girl who would make a man want to protect her showed such an expression, which made Chen Xiao's heart soften.
Thinking about it carefully, locking such a pure and innocent girl up alone at home is indeed a bit cruel. After all, she is a living, breathing person, not a dog, cat, or some other pet.
"Um... I'm sorry." Chen Xiao said softly, "I have to go to class during the day, but on the weekend, I'll take you around to see the sights. Hmm, I'll take you to the amusement park."
"Amusement park..." Ya Ya murmured, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "Is it the one mentioned in the book, the one with the huge Ferris wheel?"
Chen Xiao nodded, and Ya Ya immediately laughed happily, skipping and jumping into Chen Xiao's arms. A hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, but she stood on tiptoe, and before Chen Xiao could react, her two soft and fragrant lips had already gently touched her left cheek.