Quick Wear: The Heirless Boss Wants to Get Close to Her Every Day

Chapter 634 The Darkened Sword Maniac of the Martial World vs. the Cunning Enchantress (20)

Shen Shuyi enjoyed a good meal and then took a nice bath.

Xie Xinghe was still the same as always; whenever he saw her taking a bath, he would leave and hide, and when he came back, he had already taken a bath.

"Let's go!" Shen Shuyi took the money bag, fed the horses in front of the stable, and then walked out of the inn.

As dusk settled, colorful lanterns were hung on the streets, painted with various patterns, including rabbits, lotus flowers, Chang'e (the Moon Goddess), and all sorts of other beautiful and novel things.

The sounds of dragon and lion dances, along with the beating of gongs and drums, drifted from afar, signaling the start of the Lantern Festival – a truly lively affair.

Shen Shuyi walked up to a shop selling fine silk and satin clothing, and her eyes lit up when she saw the beautiful clothes hanging inside.

Xie Xinghe watched her go in, and he stood outside the door without moving.

Shen Shuyi turned around and waved to him, "Come in and help me choose."

"I don't want to say anything carelessly on the street."

Xie Xinghe saw the threat in her eyes, frowned and walked in, holding his sword in front of him and standing aside without looking at the girl. However, the young ladies coming and going in the shop couldn't help but steal a few glances at him.

Shen Shuyi picked out several brightly colored items and couldn't put them down.

Ancient skirts are so exquisite, with exceptionally high quality, and of course, they weren't cheap either.

Shen Shuyi took a pale yellow ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) inside to change, and when she came out, the shopkeeper had already brought a bronze mirror to check her appearance.

The waiter, holding up a mirror, smiled and said, "Miss, this dress really suits you. You're as beautiful as Chang'e, it's impossible to look away."

Shen Shuyi turned to look at Xie Xinghe, "How is it?"

"Ah."

Shen Shuyi looked at the man who stood calmly with his sword in his arms, "Hmm, what do you mean?"

"I want to wear my best clothes to see the lantern festival."

Xie Xinghe looked at the stunningly beautiful girl before him, his gaze lingering on her delicate features. "Beautiful."

Shen Shuyi snorted, "Of course I'm good-looking."

Wearing new clothes, she and Xie Xinghe walked out of the clothing store and immediately ran into a dragon and lion dance troupe, making the road crowded.

Shen Shuyi had no choice but to move closer to Xie Xinghe. Xie Xinghe was tall and imposing, and the girl was in front of him as if he were protecting her in his arms, so that no one could bump into her no matter how crowded it was.

After the lion dance troupe left, the crowd finally dispersed.

Shen Shuyi also saw the beautiful lanterns on both sides of the road, and the vendors were shouting loudly, trying to sell as many as possible during the festival.

Shen Shuyi stopped in front of a vendor's stall and asked Xie Xinghe, "Do you want one?"

"No."

Shen Shuyi held up two fingers to the merchant, "I want two."

Xie Xinghe: "..."

Shen Shuyi picked out a small, delicate lantern with a bright green lotus flower design and nudged Xie Xinghe with her elbow, "Hurry up and pick one, we've already paid."

The vendors specifically recommended several lanterns featuring plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums to Xie Xinghe. Xie Xinghe picked up a small orange-red paper lantern with bamboo painted on it.

"Let's go."

Shen Shuyi carried a lantern, which swayed cutely in the night breeze.

The night breeze stirred the red ribbon in her hair, lifting her long hair and making her look like a fairy under the lamplight.

The night was long and the streets were brightly lit. Shen Shuyi ate pear blossom pastries and came to the mask vendor.

"Boss, how much is this mask?"

The shopkeeper readily agreed, "Thirty coins for one, fifty coins for two."

Shen Shuyi picked out a fierce tiger mask and a cute rabbit mask, and handed one to Xie Xinghe.

"One for you and one for me, that's just right."

Xie Xinghe looked at the mask that was shoved into his hand and refused to wear it.

Shen Shuyi grabbed the mask and put the cute rabbit on it for him.

She scolded playfully, "You're not allowed to pick them! If you do, you'll be punished tonight!!"

Xie Xinghe quickly covered her mouth.

Shen Shuyi watched him walk ahead wearing the contrasting mask, and she followed with satisfaction. She quite liked lively scenes and planned to release river lanterns towards the busiest part of the moat.

Then, fireworks burst in the night sky, followed by a few loud booms, before falling like a shower of stars. Bright lights illuminated every street and alley in Donglin City, their glow reflecting in the moonlight.

Xie Xinghe walked through the dazzling sea of ​​stars, holding freshly roasted, fragrant chestnuts in his arms and a string of candied hawthorns in his hand, looking at the girl walking ahead of him.

As the night breeze lifted her long hair, a subtle feeling arose in her heart for some reason, and her heart began to beat erratically.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the crowd ahead. A large group of people pushed forward, knocking over roadside stalls and lanterns.

Xie Xinghe was separated from the crowd, and when he turned around, the girl was nowhere to be seen.

He went against the flow of people, frowning as he turned back to look for Shen Shuyi.

Fortunately, she was easily recognizable because of her graceful figure, pale yellow dress, and red headband.

Xie Xinghe's gaze fell on the woman in front of him. He dodged the crowd and flew to the girl's side. Unexpectedly, someone pushed in front of him, and Shen Shuyi was bumped into the man's arms.

Shen Shuyi was caught by Xie Xinghe and flew to a quiet, secluded place away from the crowd. At that moment, their masks fell off.

She looked up and met Xie Xinghe's deep eyes.

The man, still holding a lantern, stood quietly under the dimly lit tree, watching the other person, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Xie Xinghe quickly released his grip and coughed lightly, "Can we go back now?"

"Oh, okay, there are still too many people." Shen Shuyi looked at him. "Where's the chestnut?"

She wasn't squeezed out, was she? She hadn't had a chance to eat yet.

Xie Xinghe chuckled.

This was the first time Shen Shuyi had seen Xie Xinghe smile like this. He was dressed in flowing white robes and had a gentle, refined air about him. "You look so beautiful when you smile," she said.

Xie Xinghe pursed his lips and suppressed his smile.

Shen Shuyi: "Then who are you laughing at?"

"Nobody," Xie Xinghe said, taking out a chestnut. "Nobody dropped it."

Just as the two were talking, a raging fire broke out in front of them, and the crowd erupted into chaos.

"The fire is coming!"

"Help me!!"

"My child, my child is missing!!!"

The fire grew larger and larger, and everyone fled in panic. Children cried and family members cried out in anguish.

The screams were deafening. Shen Shuyi flew towards the sea of ​​fire and carried several children out.

The largest restaurant in Donglin City caught fire, and the fire spread to the street, burning a section of the long street and trapping many people.

"Help! Help me!"

Someone saw Shen Shuyi rescuing a child and hurriedly grabbed her, wanting her to take them away. Shen Shuyi shook the person off and went to save the child.

The people in the restaurant began to hand the child to her, as well as the man beside her, in a tacit manner.

Just then, the railing burned down, and a child fell into the flames.

The child's mother cried out in despair, "Hui'er!!"

Shen Shuyi frowned. She flew over and scooped up the child who had fallen into the sea of ​​fire with a flick of her long whip.

Xie Xinghe's expression changed immediately when he saw that she had almost fallen into the sea of ​​fire.

He leaped over, grabbed her around the waist, and flew to the ground with her and the child.

"How about it?"

"I'm fine." Shen Shuyi put the child down. The child had suffered some burns. Her mother, who had been rescued, rushed over and hugged the child tightly.

The mother and daughter knelt down before Shen Shuyi and Xie Xinghe with a thud, crying out in pain, "Thank you so much for saving us!"

"Take a cold shower, then apply this ointment to the wound." Shen Shuyi gave her a bottle of medicine.

"Thank you so much, young lady! We will never forget your great kindness!"

As more and more people were rescued, Shen Shuyi applied some medicine and bandaged the seriously injured. When she knelt on one knee to wrap the bandages, her clothes were covered in dust.

When Xie Xinghe looked at her, a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes that he himself did not realize.

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(End of this chapter)