Chapter 235 - 237 Trying on Clothes
Li Yifei finished eating the frozen treat with Michelle, and then the pair arrived at a nearby large shopping mall. After walking a few steps, Michelle whispered to Li Yifei, "Brother Li, I... Can I make a request?"
"A request? What is it, let’s hear it?" Li Yifei looked at Michelle with a teasing smile.
Michelle’s face blushed as she spoke softly, "Can I... hold Brother Li’s arm?"
Li Yifei didn’t immediately agree, which embarrassed Michelle immensely. She bowed her head, her face so red it looked like blood would drip from it, and stammered, "I... I don’t mean anything by it, I just wanted..."
"Hehe, how can I refuse such a delightful request? Just don’t say I’m taking advantage of you," Li Yifei offered his arm and took hold of Michelle’s hand.
Michelle’s body stiffened, and she suddenly looked up at Li Yifei with a surprised joy. Seeing his radiant smile, she tightened her grip on his hand.
Li Yifei’s heart shook, and he immediately regretted consenting to Michelle’s request. Her asking to hold his arm clearly had a hint of affection, and by agreeing, he was giving her hope. But at such a moment, Li Yifei found it impossible to refuse Michelle—it felt way too cruel.
The two, hand in hand, walked from the first floor to the third. Michelle didn’t speak the entire way, nor did she look at anything. Seeing Michelle’s dizzyingly sweet and happy demeanor, Li Yifei found it both amusing and guilt-inducing. To break the romantic atmosphere, he laughed and said, "We’ve reached the women’s clothing section, aren’t you going to take a look?"
"Ah!" Michelle gasped, her face turning bright red with embarrassment. She hastily let go of Li Yifei’s arm and said, "Then I’ll take a look."
Li Yifei chuckled and replied, "Then have a look."