The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot-Chapter 274 - The Gift
Chapter 274: Chapter 274: The Gift
Chapter 274 -274: The Gift
“What are you thinking about?”
Seeing Zhong Niangyao fall silent, Lu Yichen spoke up, “You seem to have gotten lost in thought. Did something happen?”
Zhong Niangyao shook her head, “No, there’s just something I can’t figure out. But it’s okay, there is a predestined order in the world, and in time, the truth behind many things will emerge.”
No matter by what means Shen Yixue had become Chu Yixue, time would reveal all.
However, just now, she had already deduced from Chu Xu’s palm and facial readings that the Second Lady of the Chu Family was still alive, although not exactly thriving. Should she offer a helping hand?
Although Lu Yichen could not tell what exact matter was troubling Zhong Niangyao, he noted that she did not seem overly concerned and thus did not press further. He instead took out a box and handed it to Zhong Niangyao, “This is a gift for you.”
“Huh?” Zhong Niangyao was somewhat surprised and raised an eyebrow, “What’s got into you to suddenly give me a gift?”
“I am pursuing you, after all,” Lu Yichen leaned in close to Zhong Niangyao and whispered, “As a suitor offering you a gift to gain favor is only suitable, isn’t it? You can’t reject this gift!”
Zhong Niangyao chuckled, then opened the box. When she saw the contents, she couldn’t help but show surprise, “Jade Heart?”
Indeed, contained within the box was none other than the Jade Heart previously found in Myanmar. However, unlike before, this Jade Heart had been fashioned into a jade bracelet.
“Mhm.” Lu Yichen resumed his seat while his gaze still lingered on Zhong Niangyao, “You previously refused it when I offered it, but now that you’ve agreed to let me pursue you, as a suitor, my gift can’t be refused now, can it?”
“Besides, due to the plane hijacking incident, you suffered quite a bit of harm. Although you’ve recovered now, your vital energy was greatly diminished. With this Jade Heart, your recovery will be even faster.”
“It seems I can’t reject it, then,” Zhong Niangyao said with a smile. She picked up the bracelet to examine it, “But I’m curious, how did the Jade Heart turn into a bracelet?”
The original piece of Jade Heart certainly wasn’t large enough to carve into a bracelet, and it was obvious that not a bit of the Jade Heart was missing; only its shape had changed. This was indeed a curious transformation.
“You don’t need to worry about that. It’s more convenient for you to wear it as a bracelet, isn’t it?”
With that, Lu Yichen took the Jade Heart bracelet and deftly placed it on Zhong Niangyao’s wrist.
The clear jade made Zhong Niangyao’s already delicate wrists appear even more like sculpted ice.
“So, where shall we go next?” Zhong Niangyao looked at Lu Yichen beside her, her voice cheerful, “You asked me out today, surely not just to sit and chat in the car, right?”
“Let’s go for a walk!” Lu Yichen said, “I heard there’s this bustling food street nearby, let’s join in on the fun!”
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Zhong Niangyao had no objections.
Soon, Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao arrived at the famous snack street in the Imperial Capital.
Although it was daytime, the snack street was bustling with activity. Today being Sunday, many office workers were taking advantage of their day off to stroll around, making the place quite lively.
Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao, having dressed in casual and comfortable clothes, mingled with the crowd on the food street like anyone else.
However, despite their simple attire, their striking appearance and their innate aura of refinement still made them stand out in the crowd.
Many people were drawn to them, but no one approached to disturb them, for the pair were simply too pleasing to the eye. People naturally adore beauty, and these ordinary folks could not bear to disrupt such a lovely scene.
Because the street was so crowded, Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao found themselves holding hands unconsciously.
Lu Yichen was quite pleased with this. He hadn’t expected things to progress so quickly that they would be holding hands today. Deciding to stroll through the food street was definitely the right choice.
Naturally, Zhong Niangyao noticed Lu Yichen’s subtle move, but she didn’t resist. Since she had already agreed to give Lu Yichen a chance, she was not about to go back on her word.
Besides, she thought the sensation of holding hands with Lu Yichen was nice; there was no need for resistance that would spoil their mood.
Like any couple, the two leisurely wandered the food street, looking very comfortable and at ease.
Zhong Niangyao glanced at Lu Yichen beside her and couldn’t help but giggle.
Even though they had changed into simple outfits, she still felt that Lu Yichen didn’t quite fit in with the atmosphere here. But now, looking at him, she found a strangely harmonious vibe.
“What is it?”
Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s laughter, Lu Yichen turned his head and looked at her with a gentle smile, “Is there something wrong with my face?”
“No,” Zhong Niangyao gently shook her head, her head tilted playfully as she smiled, “I’m just surprised to see you so down-to-earth. You really don’t look like your usual self, who seems to be above the mundane world!”
To be honest, from the moment she first laid eyes on Lu Yichen, she had this impression of him being distant from the human world, especially with his frail demeanor regardless of whether it was genuine or not; he seemed to be so disinterested in worldly desires.
“Confucius said, ‘Food and sex are human nature!'” Lu Yichen suddenly pulled Zhong Niangyao closer to him and whispered into her ear with a chuckle in his deep voice.
“I’m just an ordinary man, of course, I partake in the flavours of the human world. Moreover, with a beauty by my side, even the coldest immortal would willingly descend into the mortal realm.”
The warm breath in her ear tickled Zhong Niangyao, making her ears itch and her cheeks blush slightly. She pushed Lu Yichen gently, chiding softly, “Speak properly, don’t be all handsy.”
Having achieved his goal of teasing Zhong Niangyao, Lu Yichen relented good-naturedly and stood up straight again, then holding her hand, his tone indulgent, “Let’s keep walking and see if there’s something fun up ahead.”
Zhong Niangyao was not one to dwell on things.
Soon, they were once again immersed in the crowd.
