Chapter 13 They've already come knocking?
She subconsciously glanced around the dessert shop. Just as Lin Chen had said,
most of the customers were girls who had come in groups, chatting away and creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.
For a moment, she actually felt that her previous subjective judgment might have truly misunderstood Lin Chen.
Her cheeks burned slightly, and her tone softened.
The three of them walked into the dessert shop, found a seat by the window, and shortly after ordering, the desserts and juices were served.
Xia Wanrou picked up a spoon and took small bites of her Mango Pancake, then took a sip of fresh orange juice.
Her eyes curved into crescents, a look of pure satisfaction on her face as she ate.
Suddenly, she seemed to think of something.
With the spoon still in her mouth, she spoke indistinctly:
"Oh right, that older sister who was watching the movie alone back at the cinema was really pretty!"
She put down the spoon, her eyes sparkling.
She described her with a serious expression, her tone full of admiration:
"The one wearing the tight short-sleeved top, the miniskirt, and black stockings,"
"She has such a great figure, she looks so sexy!"
"When we were leaving the theater just now, she even smiled at me. She seemed so gentle."
*Pffft...*
Lin Chen had just taken a sip of orange juice. Hearing this, he instantly choked.
The juice almost sprayed out as he coughed violently, his face turning red from the effort.
His heart sank, and he thought to himself, *This is bad.*
Wasn't the person Wanrou was talking about Li Sisi?
How did she notice all those details?
If she kept asking questions, he wouldn't be able to explain it at all!
*Cough, cough...*
"It's nothing, I'm fine,"
Lin Chen quickly waved his hand.
He coughed for a good while before recovering and wiping the corner of his mouth.
He managed to force a smile to hide his panic.
"I just accidentally choked, it's no big deal."
A layer of cold sweat had broken out on his back, and his palms were clammy.
He was terrified that Xia Wanrou would say something else that would catch him off guard.
Xia Wanqing glanced at him, a hint of suspicion flashing in her eyes.
However, she didn't think much of it and said casually:
"Oh, you noticed her? I didn't pay much attention."
Lin Chen quickly seized the opportunity to throw in a bit of flattery.
His tone was sincere, and it didn't seem like he was trying too hard to please:
"How could I not notice?
"But I think you two sisters are just as pretty as her, and even cuter."
This was actually the truth. Among the Xia twins, one was gentle and soft, while the other was cool and competitive.
Both their looks and figures were top-tier.
Most importantly, they were twins. Standing together, they were highly recognizable, each with her own unique charm.
Xia Wanrou's cheeks turned red again, and she lowered her head.
She shyly stirred the juice in her cup, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl upward.
Xia Wanqing rolled her eyes, her tongue as sharp as ever,
though her tone lacked its previous edge:
"Smooth talker. You sure know how to say the right things."
Just as she finished speaking, inside Lin Chen's pocket,
his phone suddenly vibrated. The buzzing sound
seemed exceptionally clear in the relatively quiet dessert shop.
His heart instantly leaped into his throat as a bad premonition washed over him.
Who would be messaging him at this time?
Taking advantage of the moment Xia Sisters were looking down at their desserts, he pretended to lean back casually against his chair.
His hand slipped into his pocket, quickly pulled out the phone, and held it under the table.
His fingertips hurriedly unlocked the screen.
The screen lit up, and a WeChat notification popped up.
The name 'Li Sisi' was clearly visible, followed by an unread message.
Lin Chen's heart rate spiked, and his fingertips trembled slightly.
He quickly opened WeChat, and Li Sisi's gentle words came into view:
"Lin Chen, I'm very glad to have met you today. Thank you so much for your concern; it made me feel less sad."
Before he could even process it, the phone vibrated again.
Another message arrived:
"My earlier behavior was indeed too impulsive. I'm sorry."
"To show my apology, I'd like to treat you to a meal. I wonder when you'll be free?"
"You decide the time. I won't take up your study time."
Lin Chen quietly glanced up at the sisters across from him.
Seeing they weren't paying attention to him, he breathed a sigh of relief and pretended to take a sip of juice,
while his brain worked at high speed.
The reward for the system mission was 500,000!
That was a huge sum of money, enough to solve many of his problems.
Forget just one meal—he'd be willing to do even more.
"I have to go to this dinner!"
Lin Chen made up his mind and quickly tapped out a reply on the screen:
"Sure, let's do Saturday then. There are no classes on the weekend, so I'll have plenty of time."
Almost instantly, Li Sisi replied:
"Great. I'll cook personally and make a few of my specialty dishes for you to try. Consider it my way of making amends."
"What?!"
Lin Chen's eyes widened, and he nearly dropped his cup. He was completely stunned.
He never expected Li Sisi to suggest cooking personally and inviting him to her home for dinner.
He had originally thought they would just find a restaurant, have a simple meal,
chat a bit, and he'd be able to complete the mission and get the reward.
But now, he was actually going to her place?
Countless thoughts immediately flooded his mind:
If it was just the two of them eating at home,
drinking alcohol would be inevitable. If things got out of hand after a few drinks and something happened, wouldn't he truly become a scumbag?
On one side was the innocent and cute Xia Wanrou, who trusted him completely.
On the other was Li Sisi, who had just emerged from a heartbreak and was grateful to him—not to mention the system's 500,000 reward.
He was caught in the middle, in a real dilemma.
But the message had already been sent.
If he backed out now, it would not only hurt Li Sisi's feelings
and potentially cause her fragile emotions to collapse again,
but more importantly, the system mission to establish a deep emotional connection and help her move on would end in total failure.
That was 500,000. He couldn't just give it up!
Lin Chen grit his teeth and steeled his heart.
*I want to make money, what am I afraid of?*
*She's not a tigress.*
*She can't eat me!*
*Why be scared?*
*It's just going over for a meal.*
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and tapped the screen again to reply:
"Okay, then I'll be troubling you. Thanks for the effort."
"What are you doing?"
A cold voice suddenly rang out from above him, filled with scrutiny and dissatisfaction.
Lin Chen panicked, his hand shaking so much he almost dropped his phone.
He quickly stuffed the phone back into his pocket and looked up abruptly, meeting Xia Wanqing's gaze.
Her brow was furrowed, and her eyes were sharp as if she were interrogating a criminal. Her tone was full of doubt:
"You're acting all sneaky with your phone, hiding it under the table. What are you looking at that's so shameful?"
"You're not flirting with some other girl while you're out with us, are you?"
Lin Chen's heart was in his throat, but he forced himself to stay calm.
He squeezed out an innocent smile and waved his hand:
"Nothing, nothing. I was just checking the news. There's nothing shameful."
His palms were soaked with sweat. He was terrified that Xia Wanqing would keep pressing him.
If she discovered his chat logs with Li Sisi, it would all be over.