Chapter 227 Reunion with Old Friends, Linglong: What Does it Mean to Like Someone
Concerning Chen Shisan’s earnest attitude accompanied by his lack of progress, Bai Ze was utterly speechless.
Bai Ze sighed and said, “I’ve got nothing more to say to you.”
“The Buddhist Nation is right in front of us, my mission has been completed, and how to proceed next is up to Chen Changsheng.”
“I really don’t want to deal with it anymore. Had I known raising a child would be so exhausting, I definitely wouldn’t have done this.”
After speaking, Bai Ze left in frustration.
However, it was strange that Bai Ze’s back appeared somewhat melancholic.
Seeing this, Qian Bao’er, who had been observing on the side, spoke up with a smile.
“Thirteen, it seems that among us, you are the best.”
“Because from beginning to end, you are the only one who can make Bai Ze feel down.”
Hearing this, Chen Shisan glanced at Bai Ze’s back and hesitated, saying, “Little Black isn’t down; it’s just sad.”
“Sad?”
“Don’t joke around. Given Bai Ze’s character, do you think it could feel sad?”
“Is there really anything in this world that could make it sad?”
Faced with Qian Bao’er’s words, Chen Shisan struggled to find a rebuttal.
But he remained convinced of his feelings; Little Black was truly sad.
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At the Buddhist Nation.
Chen Shisan and the others walked through the bustling streets.
Bai Ze, who had entered the Buddhist Nation earlier, had long since disappeared without a trace. Everyone had become accustomed to Bai Ze’s tendency to disappear from time to time.
At this moment, Qian Bao’er suddenly spoke.
“Thirteen, we didn’t get to eat that meal at Eight Treasure Restaurant.”
“Isn’t it time for you to fulfill your promise now?”
Once this was said, Chen Shisan immediately felt aggrieved.
“Bao’er, I’ve given you all my money; I don’t have any left to treat you to a meal.”
“Hmph!”
“Stop talking nonsense; was that money meant for me?”
“That was money for Little Treasure Mouse to buy things; you’re Little Treasure Mouse’s human. Why should I bear that burden?”
“It’s only right for me to ask you for money, and don’t think I don’t know that you’re hiding three thousand pounds of Divine Source as your private stash.”
Seeing that his secret had been exposed, Chen Shisan felt a bit guilty.
“I’ll keep that money for something useful. Since you’re hungry, I’ll treat you all.”
“But let’s agree on one thing: no ordering anything too expensive.”
Seeing Chen Shisan’s stingy appearance, everyone couldn’t help but chuckle, even the typically indifferent Linglong had a slight smile at the corners of her mouth.
“I know, no ordering anything expensive; you’re such a miser.”
“That noodle shop ahead smells pretty good; let’s eat there.”
Qian Bao’er casually glanced around and picked a small stall.
“Boss, four bowls of plain noodles, nothing added.”
“Alright!”
“Please wait a moment, esteemed guest!”
After ordering their food, the four began to wait quietly.
At this moment, Linglong glanced over at a distant rouge shop.
Seeing this, Tianxuan said nothing more and immediately stood up to head toward the rouge shop.
Observing the connection between the two, Qian Bao’er couldn’t help but say, “Sister Linglong, you found such a good man in Tianxuan. Your second half of life will surely be blessed.”
This was merely a casual remark, but Linglong took it seriously.
“Bao’er, do you think he likes me?”
“Or do you think I like him?”
Faced with these two questions, Qian Bao’er was momentarily at a loss.
In the year and a half, Tianxuan and Linglong had been nearly inseparable.
Their actions could be seen as exemplary for companions; aside from not having shared a room, they were no different from partners.
But for some reason, even though they had reached a remarkable understanding, Qian Bao’er always felt that something was missing between them.
“You’re not in love.”
Chen Shisan spoke up from the side.
Upon hearing this, Linglong looked at Chen Shisan and asked, “If that’s not liking someone, then what is?”
“Liking someone doesn’t have a reason; if you can explain the reason, it’s not really liking anymore.”
Linglong fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.
“Then how can I make him like me, or make me like him?”
“I don’t know.”
“I only know that you’re going to fall apart soon.”
Looking at Chen Shisan’s honest face and his serious expression, Linglong smiled.
“Thirteen, there are too few people like you in this world who are so clear-minded.”
“After I leave, remember to visit Cloud Mountain Temple to see me, and I’ll treat you to the vegetarian meals there.”
“The vegetarian meals at Cloud Mountain Temple are quite good.”
“Okay!”
Chen Shisan readily agreed.
Seeing this, Linglong playfully pinched Chen Shisan’s face.
Among the four, only Chen Shisan was the youngest, so everyone treated him like a younger brother.
“Chen Shisan, is that you?”
A voice filled with a mix of confusion came from behind.
Upon hearing this, Chen Shisan turned around to see a girl sizing him up.
Once she confirmed his identity, the girl was immediately furious.
“It’s you!”
“Goodness, Chen Shisan, with those thick eyebrows and big eyes, within just over a year, you’re already flirting with girls.”
“Little thief, you won’t change your ways!”
The girl scolded while walking towards Chen Shisan.
“Swish!”
Chen Shisan was pulled a distance away, and the girl sat down between Chen Shisan and Linglong.
Sizing up Linglong before her, the girl said, “Auntie! How old are you? You’re already trying to eat tender grass.”
“I advise you to be careful and stay away from him; you won’t be able to hold onto this little thief.”
Hearing the girl’s words, Chen Shisan was a bit anxious.
“Miss Meng Yu, it’s not what you think; she is…”
“Shut up!”
Before Chen Shisan could finish, he was interrupted by Meng Yu.
“Little thief, you’re still young, so you don’t understand the terror of these older women.”
“These older women are specially skilled at deceiving innocent young men, and they always get it right.”
Listening to Meng Yu’s incessant chatter, Linglong remained silent, her face showing a gentle smile.
Although this little girl was scolding her, for some reason, she enjoyed seeing her flustered expression.
“Speak up!”
“Why aren’t you talking? You must not have anything to say, huh, because I hit the nail on the head?”
Seeing that Linglong was silent, Meng Yu’s tone intensified.
At that moment, Tianxuan, who had gone to buy things, also returned.
Handing the selected rouge to Linglong, Tianxuan asked, “What’s going on?”
“Nothing, this girl is scolding me for seducing Thirteen!”
As she spoke, Linglong took Tianxuan’s hand and smiled sweetly at Meng Yu.
Meng Yu: Σ(っ °Д °;)っ
What was going on?
Realizing she might have misunderstood something, Meng Yu’s face turned visibly red.
Her recent behavior was clearly that of a jealous wife!
“Amita Buddha!”
“Benefactor, this poor monk has come here to beg for provisions!”
Just as Meng Yu was at a loss, a monk approached.
Feeling flustered, Meng Yu had no mood to deal with this and impatiently said.
“Go away, there’s no fate for you to beg here!”
“Oh, my!”
“It’s been a long time, you’ve grown some temper, haven’t you!”
“Say it again if you dare.”
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PS: Tomorrow there will be a lot of updates!
