CFSMS -Chapter 226 Ah, the Sour Smell of Love

Ye Chi had never encountered a situation like this before, and he was completely at a loss.

He was not some scumbag who bullied girls. Hearing Qi Jing’s voice that was already hoarse from crying, Ye Chi frowned in difficulty and shot a pleading look toward Lu Wu.

“Uh… this is getting serious.”

Lu Wu quickly looked away.

If she weren’t busy right now, she would have absolutely grabbed some sunflower seeds and started watching the drama live.

So entertaining. So entertaining.

Ye Chi, unable to find any help, saw Qi Jing already squatting on the ground, curled up in a very fragile posture.

His scalp tingled.

Every sob hit him like a physical attack—he really couldn’t take it anymore.

“I was wrong, I was wrong.”

“I shouldn’t have teased you, okay? Please stop crying.”

“How about this, I’ll give you half the cotton candy as compensation.”

Ye Chi raised a white flag.

He walked toward Qi Jing and spoke to her gently.

Hearing this, Qi Jing’s crying paused for a moment, but she still kept her head down.

“Really?”

That voice—soft, aggrieved, and delicate—was just like the cotton candy she had eaten earlier.

Critical hit.

Ye Chi’s heart trembled.

This feeling was strange, but he didn’t have time to figure it out—he only wanted her to stop crying.

“Really, really. I’m not lying. Auntie… as long as you stop crying, let alone half, I’ll give you all of it.”

Ye Chi begged helplessly.

“Then it’s a deal, hehe.”

But the next second after making him promise, Qi Jing suddenly lifted her head. Where were the tears?

Not a single trace.

Instead, her face was filled with a sly, victorious smile.

Her beautiful phoenix eyes sparkled with triumph after a successful scheme.

“Boss, I’ll take this one.”

She quickly stood up and walked to the stall, taking the freshly made cotton candy from Lu Wu’s hands.

Free cotton candy—so nice.

Cry?

That was impossible.

That was just a tactic to lure the enemy in.

“You tricked me?”

Only now did Ye Chi realize he had been fooled. The words were squeezed out through his teeth.

“Hmph, you’re allowed to tease me, but I’m not allowed to trick you?”

“I just outplayed you. If you lose, you admit it.”

“Little brother, you still have a lot to learn.”

Licking the cotton candy, Qi Jing happily walked over to Ye Chi and reached up to pat his head.

She thought Ye Chi’s flustered, bristling look was just like her own pet cat.

And whenever her cat acted like this, she would pat its head to calm it down.

So she did it naturally.

Not bad—his hair felt smooth and slightly cool.

Only after seeing Ye Chi’s shocked eyes did she realize what she had done.

“I-I-I… I didn’t mean it!”

Qi Jing stuttered.

She quickly pulled her hand back, her face completely red as she tried to explain.

Her eyes darted everywhere, refusing to meet his.

It was over—had she gone too far? Would he think she was humiliating him and attack her?

Her combat strength was basically nonexistent…

At that moment, Ye Chi’s heartbeat quickened.

They were very close. He could clearly see the fine, soft fuzz on her pinkish face—it was adorable.

Her porcelain-white skin was now flushed with red, even more breathtaking.

Ye Chi stared without blinking.

Thump. Thump.

His heart was completely out of rhythm, revealing a budding emotion.

“I-it’s fine.”

After a long pause, that was all Ye Chi managed to say.

Qi Jing secretly glanced at him and noticed he was also extremely awkward, looking around everywhere, his ears flushed red.

Their eyes met.

Zzzzt—

At that moment, Lu Wu felt like she heard sparks colliding with lightning.

Looking at the two of them—both flustered, both shy, yet constantly stealing glances at each other—Lu Wu rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.

They’ve already matched up?

Love comes this suddenly?

Look at those pink bubbles—it’s blinding.

What are you two blushing and heart-racing for? Can you tone it down?

Flirting right in front of her—what, are you selling cotton candy or selling dog food now?

“Ahem…”

Young people, behave yourselves.

Lu Wu’s cough pulled the two out of that hazy, ambiguous atmosphere.

The two who had just been at each other’s throats were now awkwardly standing apart, neither speaking.

“Who is this cotton candy for?”

Lu Wu absolutely refused to admit she had bad intentions.

She handed it out, only to see the two of them quickly glance at each other and speak in unison.

“Give it to him.”

“Give it to her.”

That synchronization—perfect.

But Lu Wu refused to watch a romance show.

“You eat it. I promised it as compensation to you.”

Ye Chi handed the cotton candy to Qi Jing.

It was indeed his fault—compensation was only right.

“I still have some. I can’t finish it that fast. You eat first, give it to me next time.”

Qi Jing lowered her head, twisting the cotton candy stick in her hand.

But due to nervousness, she accidentally infused a bit of spiritual energy into it.

The stick snapped.

The cotton candy was about to fall to the ground.

Ye Chi shouted, “Careful!”

He bent down to catch it, but Qi Jing also moved at the same time—and their foreheads slammed together solidly.

“Ow!”

It hurt. Qi Jing’s eyes instantly turned red again—but this time, it wasn’t fake.

“Are you okay? I’m sorry, I was too careless.”

Ye Chi panicked immediately. Seeing the red mark on her forehead, he instinctively leaned forward and gently blew on it.

Qi Jing, who had been trying to endure it, instantly froze. Her whole body turned stiff and bright red.

Clap, clap, clap!

Lu Wu mentally applauded as she shattered the pink bubbles.

Unbelievable. They’re acting out a soap opera right in front of her.

So cliché—and yet it actually happened.

Next thing you know, they’re going to be kissing, right?

Ah, love is like a tornado—once it arrives, there’s no time to escape.

Jay Chou was not wrong.

Seeing the sweet atmosphere that she couldn’t interrupt, Lu Wu felt she should step aside and let them continue.

Whoosh!

Fortunately, the arrival of a third—no, fourth party shattered the sour smell of romance.

“Boss! We’re here to buy cotton candy!”

Two flashes of light appeared, and two little figures materialized at the stall.

One red, one purple—bright and vivid.

The appearance of Little Red made Ye Chi and Qi Jing instantly separate like they’d been electrocuted, though their lingering gazes still tangled in the air.

More people… or rather stones, joining her in eating dog food made Lu Wu quite happy.

But when she looked down, she saw Little Purple holding Little Red’s hand, staring at her thoughtfully.

Huh?

Lu Wu stared at the two tiny figures holding hands and fell silent.

So they weren’t here to save her from the dog food—they were here to strike her again?

You two are so young—does your family know you’re dating? Should I go ask for your parents’ contact info? I promise I won’t tattle.

Suppressing her inner resentment, Lu Wu pointed at Ye Chi:

“Yes, but you’ll have to wait. His isn’t finished yet.”

A little couple or not, if they wanted cotton candy, they still had to queue.

This round—she wins.