“How is it, how is it? Lingling, do I look good in this outfit today?”
The Jin-haired Girl twirled excitedly in front of Su Ling, showing off her outfit for the day.
Today, Ruan Zhixian wore a refreshing white floral blouse paired with a playful pink skirt, exuding a sweet, youthful charm.
Looking down, a pair of white embroidered lace socks peeked out from the pink-laced white sneakers, covering most of her slender calves, making her look adorably charming.
Not only that, Ruan Zhixian had half her golden hair tied up into a high ponytail, secured with the pink hair tie she bought the other day.
She then pulled half the ponytail through, forming a delicate Princess Head. The white pearl earrings beside the little princess’s ears swayed gently with her lively movements, adding a touch of elegant grace.
“Mm! Zhixian, you look great no matter what! Today’s outfit is especially cute!”
As always, Su Ling never hesitated to shower Ruan Zhixian with compliments.
“Hehe… I think you look especially beautiful today too, Lingling!”
Unlike Ruan Zhixian’s girly style, Su Ling wore a fitted black silk spaghetti strap dress today, highlighting her fair and flawless skin.
Her delicate bare feet stepped into a pair of minimalist black flat sandals, giving off a fresh and elegant vibe.
Like Ruan Zhixian, Su Ling also wore the dark blue hair tie gifted by her friend, but her hairstyle was a gentle Low Bun.
Around her neck hung a slender Black Choker Necklace with a small Blue Sapphire pendant, sparkling subtly.
“Mm, thank you, Zhixian.”
Su Ling shyly tucked a strand of black hair behind her ear and picked up a Black Leather Purse.
“All right, then let’s get going—”
“—Off to our date!”
With Ruan Zhixian’s cheerful shout, the two girls of contrasting styles held hands and stepped out of the house together.
“So, Zhixian, do you have any must-go places today?”
***
On the bustling street, Su Ling carefully felt the intertwined fingers she didn’t even notice had joined, tilting her head slightly to chat with Ruan Zhixian.
“Hmm… let me think…”
“There’s a dessert shop recommended by Jin’er that I really want to try. They have a Couple’s Set Meal, and the second one is half price! Couple’s set meal!”
Su Ling’s heartbeat quickened a few beats.
“Also… um… I don’t think there’s any other place I especially want to go. What about you, Lingling? Any places you want to visit?”
Su Ling shook her head. Since she came out intending to follow Ruan Zhixian’s lead, she naturally had no extra plans.
“Hmm… then let’s take it one step at a time! Let’s head toward that dessert shop first! Let me check the direction…”
The Jin-haired Girl stopped walking, released Su Ling’s hand, and swiped on her phone.
“Ah, found it! This way!”
With that, Ruan Zhixian naturally grabbed Su Ling’s small hand again, fingers intertwined.
“Wow, there are so many people ahead. What’s going on?”
Ruan Zhixian curiously looked at the small square not far away, surrounded by a crowd.
“Let’s go see, Lingling!”
“Mm.”
Hand in hand, the two gradually approached, and a burst of singing carried through the noisy crowd into their ears.
“Oh, it’s an Open-air Concert.”
Ruan Zhixian watched the Baseball Cap Woman holding a Microphone beside the street speaker with great interest. Then, she noticed the sign next to the woman.
“Huh, at this kind of Open-air Concert, it looks like anyone can get up and sing?”
The Jin-haired Girl found it rather curious.
“Yeah, it’s probably to generate revenue for the shopping district. This kind of setup cuts the cost of hiring resident singers and livens up the crowd, providing some entertainment.”
Su Ling analyzed it for Ruan Zhixian.
“Hmm, I see…”
Ruan Zhixian nodded somewhat understandingly and watched the woman on stage perform a little longer. Just as she was about to leave with Su Ling, a sudden idea struck the golden-haired girl.
“Ah, I got it! So it can be like this too!”
Ruan Zhixian stopped in her tracks, slapped her head, and exclaimed with a flash of realization.
“Hm?”
Su Ling looked puzzled.
“Zhixian, what’s wrong?”
“Su Ling, I just thought of something! I want to get up and sing too!”
Ruan Zhixian let go of Su Ling’s hand and ran toward the stage.
“You stay here and wait for me. I’ll sing a song for you!”
Sweet.
***
After a while, having communicated with the staff, Ruan Zhixian smoothly climbed onto the Wooden Stage by the street.
Holding the Microphone with a smile, “Hey hey—ahem Good morning, everyone! Today I’m on stage because I want to sing a song for someone I like!”
The dazzling Jin-haired Girl waved onstage, and the crowd below cheered in response, while one black-haired girl in the audience blushed deeply.
“Uh, since I couldn’t find an accompaniment for this song, I’ll be singing it a cappella. I hope you all understand!”
The golden-haired girl bowed with the microphone, and the audience applauded in response.
No accompaniment? Could it be that this song also…
“Well then everyone, I’m about to start singing—”
Before Su Ling could think any further, the Jin-haired Girl onstage began to sing:
“Anything’s fine, I’ll go wherever you say, the little train’s swaying melody~”
The girl made a little steering wheel motion, and her adorable expression made the audience smile softly.
“Everything can be real, “I believe everything you say, because I trust you completely~”
As the gentle, sweet voice continued, the Jin-haired Girl suddenly fixed her gaze on Su Ling in the crowd, smiling warmly, her green peach blossom eyes locked on her.
“A delicate affection, a blanket’s heavy warmth, a familiar safety after sunshine~”
“Sharing hot soup, we two spoons, one bowl, the left atrium warm and full~”
In Su Ling’s dazed gaze, the Jin-haired Girl raised her hand to her chest, leaned forward slightly, lips parted as she entered the chorus:
“I want to say, you’re actually very good, but you don’t realize it yourself~”
“You treat me sincerely, without expecting anything in return~”
“Loving someone means hoping they have a better life~
“Warm from the heart, you’re more important than yourself~”
Pausing briefly, the Jin-haired Girl raised her hand above her head and formed a big heart, the song once again flowing back into the verse amidst the audience’s applause:
“Anything’s fine,”
“I’ll go wherever you say, the melody that satisfies memories~”
“Everything can be real, I believe everything you say,”
“Because I trust you completely~”
With the sweet voice, the Jin-haired Girl gently swayed her body onstage, smiling softly.
“A delicate affection, the softness of your palm, all difficulties seem hopeful~”
“I hum a tune, you naturally follow the next part, I know warmth is right here in my chest~”
The hand-heart gesture returned to the girl’s chest as the song entered the chorus again, amid the applause:
“I want to say, you’re actually very good, but you don’t realize it yourself~”
“Always humble, confidence not high~”
The golden-haired girl shook her head with a gentle smile, her expression tender.
“Loving someone means hoping they have a better life~”
“Warm from the heart, you’re more important than yourself~”
“I also hope to become better~”
As Su Ling’s vision blurred slightly, the Jin-haired Girl finished her performance, bowed again to the audience, then shouted loudly into the Microphone:
“Su Ling! I like you! No matter what kind of person you are, I like you!
“You are absolutely someone worthy of love! You are a good person!”
“I hope that in the time to come, we can both become better!
“Thank you, everyone!”
Amidst the roaring cheers, the Jin-haired Girl set down the Microphone, lifted the hem of her skirt, lightly jumped down from the low stage, and ran through the crowd toward Su Ling, who was already crying tears of emotion.