Regarding the matter of awakening lightning abilities after transformation

"..." It was easy to hide it from Su Wanxi, but it was basically impossible to hide it from Gu Chengyan. Gu Cheng was speechless, but still slowly put on her clothes.

"Your behavior has been off ever since you met Jiang Xuewei. Su Wanxi noticed, which is why she dragged you shopping... Is it because the opportunity for revenge is too close, and you're panicking?"

Gu Chengyan's tone was indifferent, as if she were certain that the facts were as she said. Gu Cheng paused in her actions and casually tossed her hair.

The girl couldn't quite figure out where this restless feeling in her heart came from. Was it the change that Ying Qiuhuai had brought about that night, or was it because Jiang Xuewei had casually slammed the nail gun on the table just now?

"If it doesn't work, you can just watch from the sidelines. Su Wanxi and I will coordinate..."

"No need, I can do it myself."

To Gu Cheng's surprise, this sentence not only came out of her mind but also in reality, and she instinctively covered her mouth.

"Hehe, why are you in such a hurry?" Gu Chengyan chuckled, having further confirmed his thoughts.

Once she was sure no one nearby had heard, Gu Cheng let go of her socks and pulled them up to her waist.

"I might... actually be a little nervous..."

The detailed plan had been written into his phone, and every cell in his body was clamoring and dancing with excitement. He didn't know when it had started, but avenging Zhou Li had become an obsession.

The girl gently fastened her collar and picked up the black and white checkered beret next to the cushion, putting it on.

"I promise I will kill him with my own hands."

With her fingertips touching the brim of her hat, Gu Cheng moved her neck, making a cracking sound. The corners of her lips turned up slightly, outlining a captivating curve.

......

The fitting room door was pushed open from the inside, and before seeing anyone, a light citrus scent wafted out. Su Wanxi turned off her phone and turned to see Gu Cheng smiling at her.

The words caught in her throat as she suddenly stopped, her eyes narrowing as if she were surprised by how well the clothes looked on her.

"It should be alright, right?"

Gu Cheng tilted her head, her fingers pressing against her beret, revealing her delicate and alluring swan-like neck.

Su Wanxi specially picked out a British-style dress for her, a pure black camisole paired with a light white inner shirt, with lotus leaf-shaped lace patterns hidden along the edges, subtly highlighting the most graceful curves of a woman's figure.

Below were a pair of exquisitely decorated knee-high boots. When she bent over, her smooth knees could be seen. Her flesh-colored stockings were thin and transparent, clinging to her thighs. Under the light, her straight, long legs looked even more lustrous and full.

Perhaps because of the limited distance between the skirt and the boots, the white skin, partially concealed, appeared exceptionally smooth, evoking a sense of mystery and wonder.

The next second, Su Wanxi grabbed her lover's hand, and the latter fell into her arms due to the force.

"Hey, there are people around." Hugging and kissing in public is not a good thing, so Gu Cheng quickly broke free. Su Wanxi didn't stop her, but just held her hand tightly.

"My judgment was right after all."

"Hehe, I also think this one looks great."

Su Wanxi paused for a moment, then parted her thin lips slightly: "What are you thinking? I meant you're beautiful." Clothes really do depend on the person; if you're good-looking, you'll look good even in a burlap sack. Gu Cheng chuckled a few times upon hearing this and took her lover's arm.

"Do you want to keep shopping, or go straight home?"

Ruffled the girl's hair, and just as Su Wanxi was about to answer, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye.

That person is... Qin Kexin?

Chapter 273, Section 278: I Want to Tell You

Qin Kexin is outgoing, lively and cheerful. During holidays, she would invite a few roommates to go shopping for clothes. Over time, Gu Cheng became quite familiar with them. In Gu Cheng's memory, Qin Kexin had never been so alone as she is now.

The girl was wearing loose casual clothes, had her hair tied in a single ponytail, and was carrying a bag with a dress labeled Uniqlo.

"Qin Kexin?"

Su Wanxi called out softly to the other person, and Qin Kexin turned her head to look at her, her gaze shifting from her palm to Gu Cheng's cheek, a hint of joy creeping onto her brow.

"Sister Xi, and Chengzi, are you here shopping too?"

She hopped over to the two of them in a few steps, her eyes curving into two crescent moons. Gu Cheng's gaze softened at the sight.

"Yes, she came out for a walk with me."

Su Wanxi's silence was taken as tacit agreement, and Gu Cheng pursed her lips and continued, "Are you alone?"

Qin Kexin nodded, her ponytail swinging back and forth.

"I don't know any friends, so this is the only way."

His voice was calm and even, but Gu Cheng could vaguely detect a hint of grievance. She suddenly remembered that Gu Chengyan had promised to treat her to a meal, so she decided to take this opportunity to do so together.

Have you had dinner yet?

"Not yet, I'm planning to find a shop to eat at after I'm done shopping."

"We haven't eaten either, why don't we eat together?"

After hesitating for a moment, Qin Kexin nodded, and the group of two expanded to three. Gu Cheng took the initiative to chat with her about clothing matching. The young girl was young and had found a familiar area, so she chattered non-stop along the way. Su Wanxi would occasionally chime in with a few words. Although her face was cold, her eyes were filled with a faint smile.

Leaving the mall, the cool evening breeze felt exceptionally comfortable, and my shadow was stretched long by the orange lights.

They chose a charcoal barbecue restaurant. Su Wanxi said the food was good, especially the dipping sauce, which Gu Cheng had wanted to try for a long time.

Upon entering, Su Wanxi and Qin Kexin found a corner by the window to sit down. They got up to prepare the condiments, while Gu Cheng took charge of ordering the dishes. She wasn't particular about the dipping sauces, only telling her lover to use less spice and no sesame oil or sesame seeds.

"Did you take a day off today?" Su Wanxi asked her.

"Yes, the security work a while ago was successfully completed, and the boss gave me a good salary."

In terms of salary and benefits, the military is much more generous than the Hermit Bureau. Guarding the underground tunnel for half a month can earn more than 100,000 yuan. With this, Qin Kexin rented an apartment and sent a lot of health products to her parents.

"The only problem is that they won't let me leave Beidu. I can only lie to my family and say that I'm doing part-time work with my senior classmate, and also preparing for the upcoming postgraduate entrance exam." Qin Kexin said as she poured chili oil with a spoon, and soon the whole bowl of minced garlic was visibly dyed bright red.

Upon hearing this, Su Wanxi raised an eyebrow, and her hand stopped moving.

Do you want to go back?

The implication was that she could help, but after thinking for a moment, Qin Kexin shook her head and declined Su Wanxi's offer: "A little, but I don't have any plans to do so recently." On the one hand, she didn't want to trouble the other party, and on the other hand, she did have reasons to stay in Beidu.

Frequent missions have ruined her studies. Qin Kexin only hopes that the military can give her more opportunities to gain experience and earn enough money to retire at home.

Seeing that Qin Kexin insisted, Su Wanxi didn't feel comfortable trying to persuade her further. She scooped a large spoonful of peanut butter into the bowl and said softly, "Whatever you want. Just call me if you need anything." This kind of small request didn't require using family connections; just by making it public, many people would be willing to give her face.

The charcoal glowed a dark red, and the perforated wire mesh was glistening with oil. The warm, rising air carried an irresistible aroma of meat. Gu Cheng took the bowl and chopsticks and picked up the tongs to flip the slices of meat.

"What are you talking about? You seem to be having a lot of fun." The two had been chatting and laughing before, but they fell silent after sitting down, which made the girl curious.

"Sister Xi said the oranges are especially beautiful today..."

Gu Cheng was stunned, her ears blushing, never expecting the topic to be about her.

"Don't listen to her nonsense."

After saying that, she gave Su Wanxi a reproachful look. The latter curled her lips slightly and buried her head in the barbecue in front of her. Qin Kexin looked at Su Wanxi and then at Gu Cheng, her eyebrows curving into an arc.

They have a really good relationship.

"Didn't we just buy dessert?"

Gu Cheng watched Qin Kexin eat, resting her chin on her hand, while also keeping an eye on the grilled meat on the pan. Qin Kexin picked up a beef roll with her chopsticks, dipped it in sauce, and wrapped it in lettuce. Perhaps because it had been carefully marinated, the meat was a little spicy but not greasy, and it tasted especially good with the crisp lettuce leaves.

"Speaking of which, Orange, why were you underground that day?" Qin Kexin suddenly asked Gu Cheng halfway through the meal, drawing Su Wanxi's attention as well, her dark eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.

Underground... No wonder the other party hadn't contacted her for a while... The woman took a sip of juice. Although she ate quickly, she was elegant in her manners. Gu Cheng was slightly taken aback, and the chopsticks made a crisp ceramic sound as they hit the bottom of the bowl.

"Well, that's a long story."

......

After watching Qin Kexin enter the room, Su Wanxi and Gu Cheng waited in the corridor for a few minutes. Gradually, the girl felt her palm being enveloped by a soft jade. When she looked up, she saw her lover's fair and delicate profile.

After being warmed by the charcoal fire for a while and then blown by a few gusts of cool wind, Su Wanxi's long black hair was draped over her shoulders, the smooth ends of her hair glistening with a few points of light, and her lips looked even more luscious and tempting.

Why not tell her?

The woman spoke leisurely, accompanied by light footsteps.

"..."

Gu Cheng bit her lip, her mind gradually clearing: "Why should I tell her?"

"Qin Kexin is doing very well now, there's no need to bother her anymore."

The hallway was pitch black. Gu Cheng leaned against the handrail, her legs crossed and her heels pressed against the floor tiles. Su Wanxi tried to discern the girl's subtle and unclear emotions, but belatedly realized that the other girl had hidden her eyes in the shadows.

With a flick of her wrist, Su Wanxi pulled Gu Cheng to her side. She was about to flick Gu Cheng's forehead when she saw the girl's downcast eyes and suddenly felt a little reluctant.

"orange..."

"Let's not talk about that now, Su Wanwan. Let's go back to the car. I have something to tell you." Gu Cheng smiled at her, her fingers unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes. Su Wanxi stared at her for a long time before giving a barely perceptible nod.

Upon arriving at the underground parking lot and opening the car door, the item Jiang Xuewei had given her lay forlornly in the mezzanine. Gu Cheng picked it up and examined it closely. Su Wanxi didn't urge her; instead, she crossed her legs and curled her fingers against her lips.

"Wanwan, no matter what you see, don't be nervous, let me finish." Gu Cheng took a deep breath and untied the plastic bag with her fingers.

In an instant, a glint of silver light flashed, and the phone screen showed that it was charging. Su Wanxi pursed her lips into a straight line, and her dark pupils suddenly widened.

She saw wisps of black mist rising from Gu Cheng's body, making the golden gauze invisible.

"When...did you...?"

Gu Cheng pressed her index finger against Su Wanxi's lips, her gaze calm.

Chapter 274 (Section 279) The most expensive things are the free ones.

"Wanwan, have you heard of the underground ruins of Beidu?"

Having lived in Kyoto for nearly twenty years, Su Wanxi had heard a little about it. After becoming an Awakened, she took the initiative to investigate the relevant information. It was an ancient architectural complex from the Southern Song Dynasty, which was secretly sealed off by the Chinese government.

"Is that the place Qin Kexin was referring to?"

Su Wanxi lowered her long eyelashes, her palms burning, and her fingers, which were gripping the steering wheel tightly, turned pale.

As expected, she cared a lot about this... Gu Cheng understood in her heart, and quietly covered the cold jade with her palm.

"Yes, I met her once." The girl's voice was soft, and her light brown eyes showed no emotion. Strictly speaking, the person who met Qin Kexin was Gu Chengyan, while Gu Cheng herself was in a dormant state.

"According to An Zhishui's plan, Jiang Xuewei and I conducted a fourteen-day exploration of the ruins. During this time, we were underground and had no way to send signals to the outside world."