Chapter 514 : Chen Ruo’s Underwear or Something
“Chen Ruo, if you keep getting lost, there’ll be no lunch for you~” Ling Ning quietly sneaked up behind Chen Ruo and whispered in her ear.
“Sigh, if I could find my way, I wouldn’t be standing here. There’s nothing I can do. I’m completely hopeless... Huh?!”
Sensing something amiss, Chen Ruo instinctively turned around and saw Ling Ning standing behind her, smiling mischievously.
“Ling Ning! When did you get here?” Chen Ruo blinked in surprise.
“Well, you see, I heard your call from across dimensions, so I broke through countless barriers to appear at your side,” Ling Ning said with a perfectly straight face.
“Wow! Ling Ning, you’re amazing!”
Chen Ruo’s eyes sparkled with admiration, her face glowing with awe.
Seeing Chen Ruo’s reaction, Ling Ning couldn’t help but laugh softly. “Alright, alright, I was just joking. By the way, I should call Xiao Yue and let her know we’ve found you. She was really worried when you disappeared.”
As she spoke, Ling Ning pulled out her phone and called Lin Yue to inform her they’d found Chen Ruo and to meet them at the restaurant entrance.
After ending the call, Ling Ning took Chen Ruo’s hand and began leading her toward the restaurant.
Startled by the sudden hand-holding, Chen Ruo stared at Ling Ning, unsure of what to say.
“If I don’t hold your hand, Chen Ruo, what if you get lost again?”
“Nonsense! I’m not lost; I just momentarily lost my way in life.”
Chen Ruo retorted. Despite her words, she tightened her grip on Ling Ning’s hand, smiling softly as she felt its warmth.
“Ling Ning’s hand is so warm.”
“What did you say?”
Ling Ning glanced back at her curiously, having caught only the faintest murmur.
“Oh, nothing. I was just asking when Ling Ning might have time to model for me again.”
“Oh, that? Sure, no problem at all. Just let me know when you want to draw, and I’ll be there! But next time, it won’t be free~”
“Eh?!”
“I wouldn’t charge money, of course, but if it’s something like Chen Ruo’s ‘authentic underwear,’ I might consider it~” Ling Ning replied with a playful grin.
As expected, the mention of her underwear made Chen Ruo’s face turn as red as a tomato. She stammered incoherently, unable to form a complete sentence for a long time. Finally, in a tiny voice, she said, “If...if Ling Ning really wants it, I wouldn’t mind.”
This time, it was Ling Ning’s turn to be stunned. She had only meant it as a joke! Just as she was about to explain, Lin Yue suddenly appeared.
Spotting her Mom, Lin Yue sighed in relief. She had been ready to lecture her but gave up after seeing her Mom looking so flustered. Biting back her words, she simply shook her head.
“Anyway, thanks again,” Lin Yue said quietly to Ling Ning as she approached.
“It’s nothing. Let’s head inside; Xia You and the others are probably waiting for us~”
“By the way, can you let go of my Mom’s hand now?”
Realizing she was still holding Chen Ruo’s hand, Ling Ning released it with a touch of regret. Chen Ruo’s hand had been so soft and comfortable to hold.
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“Well, Ling Ning, I’ll be heading home from here~”
Chen Ruo looked at Ling Ning with a hint of reluctance. She had hoped to spend the afternoon at Ling Ning’s house, knowing she’d probably be treated to some spicy snacks. Just thinking about it made her mouth water. But with her daughter watching, she couldn’t bring herself to ask.
Still, it wasn’t a big deal. Next time, she could use an excuse like modeling to visit Ling Ning’s house again. Of course, the price might be high—she hadn’t expected Ling Ning to have a thing for “authentic underwear.”
“See you, Chen Ruo~”
Ling Ning waved goodbye, completely forgetting she’d meant to clarify the misunderstanding. Turning to Xia You and Ling Ye, she started walking home with them.
The weather suddenly turned colder in the afternoon. Ling Ning had planned to ask her daughter if there was anywhere else she wanted to visit, but now staying home seemed like the better option.
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“I’m home~”
As soon as they arrived, Ling Ning flopped onto the couch without a care for her appearance. Even though her underwear was slightly exposed, she didn’t bother adjusting it. After all, it was just her daughter and Xia You at home—nothing to worry about.
Seeing her Mom’s lack of decorum, Ling Ye pretended to sigh in exasperation as she walked over. “Mom, could you at least try to maintain some dignity?”
“It’s fine. There’s no one else around to see.”
“Geez. If you keep this up, I’m going to have to spank you, you know~”
“Go ahead, spank me. Maybe throw in a massage while you’re at it.”
Ling Ye’s eyes lit up. She had been waiting for this moment! A chance to tease her Mom openly. Swallowing her excitement, she reached out—only for her Mom’s phone to start ringing.
Her hand froze mid-air before she reluctantly lowered it. Picking up the phone for her Mom, she glanced at the caller ID. It was Zhou Xiaoxiao, the café employee. What could she want with her Mom?
“Hello? Who’s this?”
“Ling Ning, it’s me.”
Recognizing the voice, Ling Ning chuckled. “Oh, Xiaoxiao. What’s up?”
“Well...you said I could ask for your help with schoolwork, right? I have a test next week, and I’m struggling with some of the material. Could you help me study tomorrow?”
“That’s not a problem at all. Do I need to prepare anything before coming over?”
“No, just bring yourself. My parents are out of town, so it’ll be quiet.”
“Alright, I’ll come by tomorrow morning.”
“Great. See you then.”
After hanging up, Zhou Xiaoxiao tossed her phone aside and rolled around on her bed, giggling to herself. The thought of Ling Ning coming over tomorrow made her giddy with excitement.
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Author’s Note:
I love this so much~