Nanjiang Square, Commercial Street.
Shen Ji peered left and right cautiously along the way, terrified that Jiang Jianyue might have arrived early to wait for him.
However, this only ignited Ye Xi’s dissatisfaction.
She frowned and said, “Who are you looking for? Could it be there is some other woman waiting for your company?”
Shen Ji was like a cat that had its tail stepped on; he hunched his back and hurriedly waved his hands, saying, “How could that be possible?!”
Seeing Ye Xi narrow her eyes, her face full of disbelief, as if she were about to throw a tantrum again, Shen Ji took the initiative.
“What? You don’t even have this little bit of trust in me?”
Ye Xi pointed her finger at Shen Ji, and with a hint of resentment, she said gloomily, “You dare to be fierce with me?”
Shen Ji grasped one of Ye Xi’s fingers in return and insisted, “It is exactly you that I am being fierce with.”
Ye Xi pulled her head back as if she were somewhat aggrieved, but she did not continue to make a scene, instead following obediently behind Shen Ji.
The corners of Shen Ji’s mouth lifted.
He had no time to be surprised at why Ye Xi was so compliant; in any case, his goal had been achieved, and it was now easy to screen for potential risks if Jiang Jianyue appeared.
“Shall we go catch some dolls?”
Shen Ji was stunned.
Who was talking? Ye Xi?!
But the next moment, he confirmed it had to be Ye Xi, as he saw her two fingers placed on the soft skin of his waist, as if she would pinch hard the moment he refused.
Sure enough, Ye Xi was still Ye Xi.
Although her outward expression might change, this personality truly would not.
“Let’s go!”
The two entered the Arcade together and exchanged for plenty of Game Coins, much to the envy of the Little Fat Boy at the machine nearby.
As for why Shen Ji had noticed the Little Fat Boy, it was because compared to the doll-catching that girls were fond of, he preferred the head-to-head fighting Game Console nearby!
He absolutely had to find a way to escape Ye Xi’s control!
Thinking of this, as he passed by the Little Fat Boy, Shen Ji glanced at him and gave a contemptuous smile without concealing it.
That smile, falling into the eyes of the Little Fat Boy, immediately ignited his heavy fighting spirit.
Since when was having money such a big deal?!
“Hey, stop right there!”
Shen Ji’s form stalled, and a glint of cunning flashed in the depths of his eyes.
Sure enough, a kid was just a kid; he had taken the bait immediately.
“What? Did a little brat lose track of his father?”
“What did you mean by that just now?!”
“Nothing special, it’s just that your technique is too sloppy. In my eyes, it is basically like this.”
As Shen Ji spoke, he extended his thumb and pointed it downward.
Ye Xi just wanted to advise Shen Ji not to get upset with a little brat, but she found that the Little Fat Boy slammed his hand on the game machine, revealing about 10 Game Coins.
“I want to duel you! If I win, you have to call me master. If you lose…”
The Little Fat Boy pushed the Game Coins forward and continued, “All of these are yours!”
Shen Ji shook his head from side to side and stretched his body up and down before saying, “Little fat guy, let me show you the strength of this great king!”
Ye Xi tugged on Shen Ji’s sleeve with a resentful little expression, and combined with her soft, tingling voice, it almost made Shen Ji fall for her trap.
“Shen Ji, didn’t you say you came to keep me company?”
Shen Ji assumed a righteous appearance, placed his hands on Ye Xi’s shoulders, and said with a firm gaze, “Ye Xi, this concerns a man’s dignity. I have a reason I cannot lose!”
Looking at Shen Ji’s steady eyes and resolute face, Ye Xi’s heart also began to flutter.
Shen Ji was so serious; he was… he was… so handsome.
“O-Okay, you can only play one round.”
Shen Ji nodded and sat down in the chair.
Shen Ji expertly selected Iori Yagami, the character he was most familiar with in his previous life.
The Little Fat Boy gave a light laugh. He dared to pull out Iori Yagami in front of him?
This was simply asking for trouble!
The two were fully focused, and the battle suddenly entered a white-hot stage.
Ye Xi, however, had her arms crossed and a puzzled face as she asked, “What is actually fun about this?”
Seeing that his HP was falling into a disadvantage, a competitive spirit welled up in Shen Ji.
He subtly hooked his hand, and a Barrier immediately appeared on the Little Fat Boy’s joystick, holding it firmly in place.
Because the Little Fat Boy was overly focused on the game screen, he did not notice the abnormality under his hand.
Just as he tried to execute an Ultimate Move, the character in the game suddenly stood still.
Shen Ji seized the opportunity and KO’d his opponent with a punch.
“Hahahaha, young man, you still need to practice more!”
Seeing Shen Ji take all the Game Coins, the Little Fat Boy became anxious, jumping up and down as he shouted, “I don’t accept this! One more round, one more round!”
Shen Ji shook his head and said calmly, “It’s not up to me. You have to ask this big sister.”
The Little Fat Boy immediately changed his attitude, sniffling and crying as he leaned toward Ye Xi, saying bitterly, “Big sister, please let me have another round with your boyfriend, or I will not be able to rest in peace even if I die.”
Seeing the snot and tears of the Little Fat Boy about to fall on her dress, Ye Xi quickly retreated half a step, shouting, “Stop!”
“Big sister, does that mean you agree?”
Ye Xi nodded impatiently.
What else could she do?
One Shen Ji was enough, and now there was an annoying little fat boy.
At this moment, Ye Xi might as well have written “unhappy” on her face, but Shen Ji had a smug look on his face.
As long as they stayed in this place and dragged it out until noon, he could make a perfect getaway.
Then, in the afternoon, he could find a way to break free and have a simple meal with Jiang Jianyue.
His day would be perfect.
Just as Shen Ji was lost in his smug joy, a glance through the glass window caught the vague sight of a familiar white dress.
Just as he wondered who it was, the person moved closer, and the stunning figure immediately gave him his answer.
Jiang Jianyue!?
Why is she here?!
There was no time to overthink; Shen Ji grabbed Ye Xi’s hand and walked toward the doll-catching machines in the depths of the Arcade.
“Hey, you haven’t finished the match!”
“Master, I admit defeat!”
The Little Fat Boy scratched his head, picked up the Game Coins Shen Ji left on the ground, and muttered to himself, “Did he just call me master?”
Just then, a woman walked in behind the Little Fat Boy, wearing a long white dress that accented her perfect figure just right.
“Wow, big sister, you are just as pretty as the black dress sister from before!”
Jiang Jianyue blinked her wide, watery eyes.
Black dress?
As pretty as her?
Images of Ye Xi naturally appeared in her mind.
Hadn’t Shen Ji said that was his good friend?
Should she call her to join them?
However, Jiang Jianyue quickly dismissed the idea.
She wanted to create a private moment alone with Shen Ji.
Next time; she would definitely thank that girl in person next time.
“Little boy, can you teach me how to play this? I will pay for the Game Coins.”
Bright stars flickered in the Little Fat Boy’s eyes.
What was going on today?
Someone had just called him master and left him coins, and now someone else was fighting to give him coins.
The Little Fat Boy put his hands on his hips and said in an old-fashioned tone, “No problem, but there is a Senior Apprentice Brother above you. You will be the Second Disciple under my command from now on.”
Jiang Jianyue smiled sweetly and cooperated by saying, “Yes, Master.”
When she and Shen Ji were still little, Shen Ji would clamor every day to come to the arcade.
Now, she finally had the chance to accompany him to play together.