Chapter 54: You Smell Like Her Perfume

After clearing the map last time and, before parting with Qiqiancao, killing the Mirror Magical Beast to silence it, the Dream Nail’s Level had reached LV3, matching his ribbon.

After entering this brand-new Level, the special magical weapon obtained as a reward had also undergone slight changes.

Unlike the Time Camera, the current Dream Nail could now be directly taken out of the Code System by Fang Wei, transforming into a glowing, sword-shaped weapon.

[Whispering Dream Nail]

[Magic Level: LV3, 5/10000]

[Usage Count: three, refreshes at midnight]

[Additional Magic: Swing! Ding! Capture Dream Fragments!]

[Introduction: Uses Magical Essence to capture the thoughts within dream whispers. Dreams are a continuation of reality and are reborn in reality.]

[Description: Dream fragments pieced together by a girl. Please do not shatter its, or her, gentleness, for it holds dreams filled with longing for you.]

[Note: Exclusive item of Fang Wei. Cannot be transferred.]

The item’s introduction and description had changed significantly, even giving rise to entirely new magic.

Fang Wei had long suspected that the weapon’s description was related to Qiqiancao.

Unfortunately, he had no opportunity to confirm it before.

Now he was finally certain that Mian Zi never distributed items at random.

Without a doubt, these items would provide him with more or less information and assistance.

“Dreams are a continuation of reality and are reborn in reality.”

Reality and dreams—these two words appeared most frequently in the Dream Nail’s introduction, like mist lingering around Fang Wei’s mind.

So between the two Qiqiancao, which one was reality, and which one was the dream?

Fang Wei memorized the sentence.

After leaving the hospital, he took the initiative to contact Qiqiancao.

It was the sweet and clingy Qiqiancao.

“Boyfriend Sir, guess who I am?”

Standing at the school gate, a fragrance drifted from behind him.

A familiar softness pressed against his back as small, icy-cold hands covered his eyes.

Hearing Qiqiancao’s syrupy voice again, Fang Wei finally felt at ease.

After all, the Qiqiancao in the hospital—temporarily calling her White Qiqiancao—had made him uncomfortable, like an ex-girlfriend pretending to be a stranger after a breakup.

Although he had not truly regarded Qiqiancao as his girlfriend yet.

“Hmm, let me guess. Is it our Magical Girl?”

Fang Wei was never one to spoil the mood.

Even if Qiqiancao were to brandish a Bite Flower Knife in front of him right now, he would applaud.

“Hehehe, Boyfriend Sir is so smart, so smart.”

She released her hands.

Fang Wei smiled and turned around—and immediately felt the urge to flee.

Qiqiancao had changed outfits again.

Her hair was tied into twin ponytails.

She wore a pink ruffled top, sharply contrasted with a black short skirt, fishnet stockings, and thick-soled shoes.

Lace and cross accessories adorned her outfit, adding a dark rebellious touch to her usual sweetness.

The mix of pink and black formed a classic Landmine Girl style.

The sight nearly made Fang Wei’s head explode.

So she really owned clothes like this?

Even though he already knew Qiqiancao was a true Landmine Girl, seeing her actually wearing this outfit still gave him a faint urge to die.

Whether it was embarrassing in public was another matter.

It constantly reminded him that this girl was volatile and explosive.

At least she had not dyed streaks in her hair or hung strange accessories from her lips, nose, navel, or elsewhere.

Just a standard Landmine Girl.

That was acceptable.

“What’s wrong, Boyfriend Sir?”

Qiqiancao tilted her head, sweetness unchanged.

Her gaze seemed capable of spinning endless threads of affection.

Fang Wei steadied himself.

“N-Nothing. I’m just curious why you’re wearing this. Weren’t your previous outfits already pretty?”

In Qiqiancao’s ears, that seemed to transform into, “You were so pretty before. I love you to death.”

She grinned strangely, twisting her body and stomping excitedly.

“I thought Boyfriend Sir was tired of seeing it. So you like them all, hehe. Then I’ll rotate them next time.”

She giggled foolishly, hands behind her back.

Fang Wei noticed she had been hiding something large.

He knew Qiqiancao loved dramatic romance.

In her view, couples must be romantic and pure, and surprises were essential.

As expected, she pulled out what she had been hiding and waved it proudly in front of him.

It was a 5090 graphics card.

Many Students were passing by the University of Nantong gate.

Her unusual outfit had already attracted attention, and some recognized her.

When she revealed the item, nearly everyone waiting for a show widened their eyes.

After a whole morning of classes, a few Students nearby had been drowsy and ready to head home for sleep.

They instantly woke up.

Is this real life?

This must be a hired act paid with two months of living expenses!

How vain can you be?

Fang Wei had no mind to notice the stares.

Truthfully, he was also stunned.

Qiqiancao hugged the graphics card and swayed happily, her ponytails and lace ribbons moving with her.

“Ta-da! This is a Christmas gift for Boyfriend Sir. Didn’t you say you were building a computer? I don’t understand much, but I hope you like it.”

She added cute sound effects and lifted her chin expectantly, clearly waiting for praise.

Fang Wei had mentioned building a computer once.

He never expected her to remember.

But he only wanted to play a game.

Would upgrading to a 5090 really make such a difference?

Having not received holiday gifts since childhood exchanges with his childhood friend, Fang Wei hesitated.

“Isn’t this too expensive?”

“Compared to Boyfriend Sir, it’s nothing.”

Qiqiancao held up the graphics card, partially covering her increasingly twisted expression of excitement, her bright eyes peeking at him with secret delight.

To her, giving the gift seemed even happier than receiving one.

The Magical Girl did not understand electronics.

She simply wanted to offer him the best thing she could.

Seeing him smile because of her, praising and patting her head—that was her greatest happiness.

Her eyes held nothing but him.

What more needed to be said about that weight?

Even if she were holding a mining card instead of a 5090, it would still be filled with her sincerity.

Fang Wei’s heart beat faster.

But he maintained masculine restraint.

If he were captivated by a graphics card and lured into bed, how would he differ from a gold digger?

“Thank you, Xiaocao. Boyfriend Sir really likes it. But carrying something this big is inconvenient, right? I was hoping to walk around alone with you today.”

“That’s easy. I’ll carry it.”

Without hesitation, she pressed herself against him, slightly parting her lips and giving him a sparkling look that clearly asked for a return gift.

“Boyfriend Sir, shouldn’t I also get a little Christmas present?”

Exchanging Christmas gifts should not cost academic credits.

Fang Wei could not kiss her in public.

With her personality, one kiss might mean he would not return home tonight.

So he simply patted her head as a return gesture.

She showed slight dissatisfaction, but it vanished quickly.

She buried her face against him, wanting to breathe in his scent deeply.

Normally, she would show an intoxicated expression.

This time, however, her nose was buried in his scarf.

“Hmm?”

As if noticing something, Qiqiancao’s smile suddenly froze.

“Boyfriend Sir, your scarf smells so nice. It seems to have… another woman’s scent. What’s going on?”

Fang Wei’s heart skipped violently.

He was finished.

He had forgotten that the scarf was a gift from Zhuge Yu.