Firefly Journey

Chapter 180 Hopscotch (3)

Wind chimes walked ahead, with Lin Yuanran following behind.

The scene looks a bit like a young couple who have had a fight.

Lin Yuanran quickly stepped forward and asked, "Where should we eat?"

"whatever."

Lin Yuanran felt confused. You said you were going to eat, but you don't know where to go. You can't just wander around aimlessly.

During his time at St. Louis College, Lin Yuanran usually ate in the cafeteria, occasionally going out for a change of pace.

He knew a few affordable restaurants near St. Louis. Since Fengling said it didn't matter, he'd lead the way; otherwise, how long would they walk?

"what do you want to eat?"

Lin Yuanran immediately regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth, because Feng Ling would definitely say "whatever".

"Whatever," said Wind Chime.

I really shouldn't have asked!

How about the lamb chops?

Wind Chime nodded, but her mind seemed elsewhere.

"can."

Having lived in this other world for nearly a year, Lin Yuanran is very familiar with the Principality of Bema. The principality is located in the western part of the Pan-Ancient Continent, with a cold climate and abundant grasslands, making it suitable for grazing.

Livestock such as cattle and sheep have become common meats on people's tables.

Even so, the poorest families at the bottom of the principality could only afford to eat a few times a year, and their staple food was bread.

Lin Yuanran's financial situation is steadily improving, allowing him to indulge in luxuries from time to time.

The restaurant was small and poorly decorated; in fact, there was a strong smell of mutton in the air.

Lin Yuanran was initially a little worried that Fengling, born into a noble family, wouldn't be able to accept it. But to her surprise, she didn't seem to care and sat down with Lin Yuanran.

The restaurant owner's business wasn't very big; he only had one helper. The helper was a short, shrewd-looking young man who came over enthusiastically when a customer arrived.

What would you two like to order?

There was a menu on the table. Lin Yuanran picked it up and intended to hand it to Feng Ling.

Fengling reached out and pushed the menu back.

"I've never been here before, you can choose."

Lin Yuanran looked around and ordered a few dishes he had already eaten, but then felt it wasn't enough, so he ordered a few more dishes that looked good.

"OK, just a second."

The helper left with the menu.

It was almost morning, and they were the only two customers in the shop. The helper had gone to the kitchen, and Lin Yuanran felt a little awkward in the empty shop.

"You ran away, are you really not connected to the Xu family?" Lin Yuanran decided to start a conversation.

Wind Chime said, "Of course it's related. My grandfather and the Demos family must be unhappy, but what does it have to do with me?"

However, for them, the so-called engagement was merely a formality; the purpose of the ceremony was to announce to the dignitaries of the city:

Look, our Xu family and the Demos family have formed a marriage alliance again. Our two families have a very good relationship; you'd better not try to take advantage of either of them.”

In order to maintain its status, the ducal family needs allies, and it is perfectly reasonable for the two families to strengthen their alliance through marriage.

Lin Yuanran didn't quite understand why Feng Ling, such an outstanding person, couldn't be allowed to make her own decisions.

The Xu family's actions are truly despicable.

Fengling smiled and said, "I don't have time to play political games with them."

Lin Yuanran then asked, "After the engagement, the next step is probably marriage, right?"

“Yes.” Feng Ling didn’t hide anything. “My grandfather has already said that the wedding will be held as soon as the academy competition is over.”

"So fast?" Lin Yuanran frowned.

“Yes,” Fengling said with a relaxed expression. “He’s always been decisive and efficient in his work.”

"Then what are you going to do? I mean... you don't like Morgan, are you really going to marry him?"

Lin Yuanran himself didn't realize that his voice trembled slightly when he said this, or rather, he was afraid.

"Of course not!" Wind Chime said dismissively. "I'll just run away and leave Yicheng."

Lin Yuanran was taken aback for a moment, then felt a surge of joy and asked, "Have you decided?"

"Well, I can't possibly marry someone I don't like."

Lin Yuanran remained silent. Soon after, the waiter brought out the dishes he had ordered one after another. Feng Ling, without any ceremony, picked them up and started eating.

Lin Yuanran was used to it. Whether in Torreg Town or the school cafeteria, Feng Ling was always unconventional and didn't care about other people's opinions.

She was quite adorable like that. However, Lin Yuanran didn't have the courage to say it aloud.

Lin Yuanran's appetite was better than before. He didn't know if it was because he hadn't been used to the climate in the North, or because the food in Yicheng was more refined, or... because of the person in front of him?

In short, he ate his fill.

As was her habit, Feng Ling was about to tap the bell when Lin Yuanran stood up first, walked to the counter, and paid.

Fengling withdrew her hand from her waist.

After the two had eaten and drunk their fill, they left the small restaurant.

Fengling clicked her tongue in amazement: "You made your fortune in the tundra?"

Lin Yuanran honestly shook his head: "No, but I made some money, enough for a meal."

"Wind chimes." Lin Yuanran stopped and looked intently into her eyes.

"What?" Fengling made a face that looked sour.

Lin Yuanran said sincerely, "Thank you for taking care of me all this time. I don't know how to thank you, but as I said before, please feel free to ask if you need anything. As long as it doesn't violate my principles, I will do it."

"Okay, okay!" Wind Chime waved her hand. "Do you have to be so serious all of a sudden? I'm not used to it!"

Lin Yuanran's aura crumbled, and the two continued walking down the street.

After a while, Fengling said, "I know you're short of money. Here's a chance for you to work for me."

Lin Yuanran asked, "What do you mean?"

Fengling said, "I just happened to be hungry when I asked you to have dinner with me, but there's something else I wanted to talk to you about."

The mine my family gave me recently had some problems. Nearby monsters kept coming to harass it, which was incredibly annoying.

I'm going to resolve this matter completely. Instead of posting a request, I'm thinking of finding someone I know. Don't worry, the pay is good.

Lin Yuanran said, "Weren't you going to run away?"

Feng Ling said, "That's a matter for later. As long as I remain in the Xu family, this matter is my responsibility."

Besides, even if I leave, my parents are still alive, and they will manage all the assets I inherit.”

Lin Yuanran still found it strange: "Doesn't the Xu family... have many extraordinary individuals? Why are they looking for me?"

Fengling said helplessly, "Because you're poor, I'm in a hurry to give you money, okay?"

Lin Yuanran coughed lightly and joked, "Then just transfer it, I don't mind."

Fengling raised an eyebrow, and the next second a black card appeared in her hand.

Lin Yuanran quickly said, "I was just kidding!"

Fengling put the card away: "Will you agree or not?"

"Of course I'll make money," Lin Yuanran said. "How long will it take? I'll go to the guild to report in later. I'm worried that the guild leader might assign me tasks during my vacation."

“Not long,” Wind Chime said, “only ten days to half a month.”

"Where do we go next?" Lin Yuanran asked.

Wind Chime said, "I don't know either. How about we go to the 'Neon' guild first? You can explain it to them. I don't mind."

Fengling ran away simply because she didn't want to stay at the Xu family's house; she hadn't really decided where to go.

In fact, it was true that the crystal mine was being harassed by magical beasts, but that was not the reason she came to find Lin Yuanran. Inviting him was just a spur-of-the-moment decision, and she always needed to find a reason.

If she's alone, she'll most likely go to the Goddess Church and tease the old dwarf.

But for some inexplicable reason, she came to find Lin Yuanran, and suddenly her plans were gone.

It seems like when I'm with him, it doesn't matter where we go?