V1: Chapter 71: Is This a Gift From You?
"Hmm... I'm very grateful for this. Words can't express my thanks..."
"Isn't this too formal?!"
"Anyway, thank you so much. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"Heck no!"
The more she said it, the stranger it sounded.
Liang Lin hesitated, kicking the small stone until it disappeared, then she picked up another and continued kicking, one stone after another, until finally, she reached the upscale neighborhood.
If she remembered correctly... Langwendi's dessert shop was somewhere a little further in.
Ahhh, she hadn't even thought of how to thank him yet. She'd rarely been helped by others, and hadn't had many opportunities to express gratitude. Now, suddenly having to thank someone, she didn't know how to begin.
"This is it..."
Liang Lin looked up at the pink signboard, lost in thought.
Why did it feel so different from what she'd seen a few months ago?
This shop is so cute.
The moment Liang Lin pushed open the door, she noticed the difference. There was no display window for desserts, but instead, all sorts of stickers, each explaining the dessert-making process.
"Hiss~"
Liang Lin gasped.
"Eight gold coin (1 gold = 10 silver) for a custom-made cake...?"
What an exorbitantly priced cake.
"Miss, hello, are you here to order a custom-made cake?"
A maid approached and bowed to Liang Lin.
"No, no, I'm here to see Liang Di," Liang Lin said. "I am Liang Lin Langwendi."
The maid looked up in surprise, then immediately lowered her head upon seeing Liang Lin's blood-red pupils. Rumor had it that the wicked young lady had eyes as red as blood, and looked at people like they were trash.
There was no mistake.
"Miss Liang Lin, Miss Liang Di just left not long ago. It seems she went to check on other shops."
"Hmm, which way?"
"Over there."
The maid pointed to Liang Lin.
Just as Liang Lin was about to leave, a noblewoman wearing an extravagant feathered hat pushed open the door and walked in.
"I finally managed to get a reservation after three days."
The noblewoman recognized Liang Lin and immediately smiled broadly, "Miss Liang Lin, you're here too."
"Was it difficult to make a reservation?" Liang Lin asked.
"Yes," the noblewoman's tone carried a hint of complaint, "Miss Liang Lin, your dessert shop is incredibly popular lately. Ever since Mrs. Bella ordered a cake here, she's been coming to show off her paintings."
Hiss~
This is… such a strong sense of competition.
"I won't bother you any longer, Madam."
Liang Lin nodded politely, pushed open the door, and hurried away.
"Phew~ This young lady's aura is truly unsettling."
After Liang Lin left, the noblewoman patted her chest and let out a long sigh.
On the way, passing a jewelry shop, Liang Lin's attention was drawn to a white pearl bracelet in the window. It looked like an extremely simple, ordinary pearl bracelet, but in the center of the bracelet was a blue gemstone.
It seemed to be the color of Liang Di's pupils.
However, Liang Di's pupils were even more beautiful than the color of the gemstone.
Liang Lin subconsciously touched her neck, where she wore the ruby necklace Liang Di had given her. Thinking about it, she realized she hadn't actually given that girl anything before
This time, she had gone to so much trouble for her; giving her a gift to express her gratitude would seem sincere.
Ding-a-ling~
Liang Lin pushed open the jewelry shop door, pointing to the pearl bracelet without even asking the price.
"Boss, bring me a pearl bracelet, and wrap it in a nice box."
"Yes, miss, this pearl bracelet costs twelve gold coins."
"Okay."
Liang Lin hadn't brought that many gold coins with her, so she took out her badge, symbolizing her as Langwendi.
"I am Liang Lin Langwendi. I only have five gold coins in my pocket. I'll bring you all the rest tomorrow."
Seeing that she was a high-ranking noblewoman, and given Liang Lin's "widespread" (infamous) reputation, the shopkeeper immediately agreed.
"Miss Liang Lin, is this packaging alright?"
"Yes, it's fine."
Liang Lin took the gift box and put it in her pocket.
It felt a little awkward giving a gift to a girl other than her sister for the first time. She didn't know if she'd like it. Oh well, who cares if she likes it or not? Her intentions were what mattered.
Before she knew it, it was noon, but Liang Lin still hadn't seen Liang Di.
Wait a minute, she'd been to every shop, why couldn't she find her?
Just as Liang Lin was about to give up, she saw that familiar figure in a shop under renovation. It was Liang Di, standing among the dusty workers, directing them.
"Hey, Liang Di!"
There was no door, so Liang Lin walked right in.
After calling out, she suddenly realized she hadn't thought of what to say.
“Liang… Liang Lin?”
Liang Di couldn't believe her eyes. Only when Liang Lin approached did she dare to confirm that she wasn't hallucinating from lovesickness.
“You… why are you here? Did something happen at the academy?”
“No.”
Liang Lin feigned nonchalance, putting her hands in her pockets. For some reason, she felt a little nervous. Her fingertips were already on the gift box, but she hesitated to take it out.
How awkward!
After being at odds with this tentacle girl for so long, she wasn't used to this peaceful exchange.
“Well… haaa, actually I know everything. Anyway, you did your best. Although, I didn't have any hope for you in the first place.”
These rambling words left Liang Di confused, but she took the phrase “didn't have any hope” to heart.
What did she mean? She had no hope for me anymore?
"Tsk."
Liang Lin gritted her teeth, grabbed the gift box from her pocket, and quickly handed it to the other person, avoiding eye contact and looking back.
"Hmm...? What's this?"
"Oh, I just bought it on the way. It's actually quite pretty. If you don't want it, just throw it away; it's not worth much anyway."
Liang Di's eyes widened as she pointed at the exquisite gift box.
"You...you gave this to me? A present?"
"Tsk, it's just a thank-you gift, not really a present. You should keep it; it'll make me feel better. Otherwise, I'll feel like I owe you something..." Liang Lin muttered.
At this point, Liang Di understood a little.
"Thank me? You're referring to the sword competition, aren't you?" Liang Di asked. "Where did you hear that?"
"From some noble young masters."
"So..."
Looking at the small box in her hand, a smile finally appeared on Liang Di's tired face.
"Sister Liang Lin, this is the second gift you've given me~"
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