Chapter 380 : Black and White, Quite a Match~
“Ah~ This is torture.”
Xu Qing walked slowly down the street, holding Ling Ning’s hand. Her high heels, which had seemed fine at first, now felt like instruments of torment, digging into her feet with every step. She winced with each movement, silently cursing her decision to wear them.
Why did I do this to myself?
As they continued, Ling Ning noticed Xu Qing’s pace slowing down and her expression growing more strained. Stopping in her tracks, she asked curiously, “What’s wrong?”
“N-Nothing,” Xu Qing stammered, trying to brush it off.
“Are your heels uncomfortable?”
“Eh?!” Xu Qing froze, blinking in surprise. Her expression seemed to ask, How did you know?
Ling Ning chuckled softly. “Your walking posture’s a bit off, and you’ve almost twisted your ankle a few times. It’s not hard to guess.”
“H-Have I?”
“Let’s take a break over there.” Ling Ning pointed to a bench under the shade of a tree.
“Okay.”
The moment Xu Qing sat down, a sense of relief washed over her. She wished she could just toss her shoes away and walk barefoot—it would be far better than the current agony.
Seeing the look of blissful relief on Xu Qing’s face, Ling Ning couldn’t help but chuckle. “Xiao Qing Qing, why don’t you take your shoes off? I’ll massage your feet for you.”
“N-No, that’s not necessary!”
Although there weren’t many people around, the thought of taking off her shoes in public still embarrassed her.
“If we don’t address this now, we won’t be able to visit many more places today,” Ling Ning said gently as she knelt down and started removing Xu Qing’s shoes.
Xu Qing was too flustered to stop her. As Ling Ning held her foot, she noticed they wore the same shoe size—36.
“Mm~”
As Ling Ning’s fingers pressed into her foot, a wave of relief spread through Xu Qing, and she accidentally let out a soft, enticing moan. Although she quickly stifled it, it was too late—Ling Ning had heard.
Looking up with concern, Ling Ning asked, “Is the pressure okay? Let me know if it’s too much.”
“N-No, it’s fine!”
“Oh, by the way, Xiao Qing Qing, your panties today are white lace, aren’t they?”
“W-What?!”
Xu Qing froze, utterly speechless. Why had the topic suddenly shifted to her panties?!
Realizing that Ling Ning had seen them from her angle, she blushed furiously and quickly pressed her hands against her skirt.
Ling Ning noticed her reaction and smiled apologetically. “Sorry, it was just an accident. To make it up to you, if you’d like to see my panties, I don’t mind showing you~”
The offer was so bold that Xu Qing didn’t know how to respond. While she was curious, asking to see Ling Ning’s panties would definitely make her seem like a pervert.
As Xu Qing was lost in thought, Ling Ning suddenly stood and said, “All done!”
Only then did Xu Qing notice the shoes on her feet had changed. She was now wearing low-heeled sandals—Ling Ning’s shoes. Turning to Ling Ning’s feet, she saw her dreaded heels now on Ling Ning.
“When I was massaging your feet, I realized our shoe sizes are the same. I figured this might work better for now,” Ling Ning explained.
“But—”
“It’s fine! Don’t underestimate a model’s profession. These are nothing compared to the shoes I’ve had to wear for work.”
Ling Ning wasn’t lying. She had worn heels far taller and more uncomfortable than these during photoshoots. Compared to those, this was hardly a challenge.
“Thank you,” Xu Qing said softly, glancing down at the shoes she now wore. Knowing they belonged to Ling Ning made her heart flutter, and she struggled to keep her thoughts in check.
Once Xu Qing had calmed her overactive imagination, the two resumed their walk. Now free from discomfort, Xu Qing felt like she was floating. She turned to see Ling Ning, who, despite wearing her high heels, walked effortlessly.
“Ling Ning, are your feet okay?”
“I’m fine~”
To prove her point, Ling Ning spun in a graceful circle. As she did, a light breeze lifted the hem of her skirt. Though she quickly pressed it down, Xu Qing had already caught a glimpse.
Black lace panties?! When did Ling Ning become so daring?
Ling Ning glanced around nervously, relieved to see no one else nearby. But noticing Xu Qing’s amused smile, she felt a little embarrassed.
“I didn’t expect you to wear something so bold, Ling Ning~” Xu Qing teased with a sly grin.
“Black and white—they go well together, don’t they?” Ling Ning replied playfully.
Xu Qing’s face turned red again. She knew Ling Ning was just joking, but her heart still raced, and her cheeks burned with heat.
“L-Let’s grab lunch. It’s almost time to eat,” Xu Qing stammered, desperate to change the subject.
She had already made reservations at an upscale Western restaurant. After researching the best places for a Qixi date online, this had been the top recommendation.
When they arrived, Ling Ning looked around curiously. “Why did you choose this place?”
“Well... I’ve been wanting to try it for a while. A friend said the food here is really good...” Xu Qing replied, avoiding eye contact.
In truth, she had no idea where to go for Qixi, so she had relied on online suggestions. But there was no way she’d admit that to Ling Ning.
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Author’s Note:
This salted fish spent five hours writing this chapter. I feel utterly drained!