Chapter 410: Chapter 410 Simple Joy (Part 2)
Xia Libing didnât just answer questions, she also had a few questions she wanted to ask Liu Shiling, but it was inconvenient to ask them while Shilingâs mom was present.
Though if she outright voiced them, Shilingâs mom would likely assume she was just entertaining her daughterâs whims and playing make-believe. However, asking too many detailed and formal questions could arouse suspicion. Perhaps Shilingâs mom might even think she had a screw loose and stop her from interacting with her daughter.
Therefore, Xia Libing could only subtly impart her understanding of the âSuper sensory Item Systemâ to Liu Shiling in a rather âtactfulâ manner while answering Liu Shilingâs various questions.
However, judging from Liu Shilingâs puzzled expression, it was clear that she didnât catch any of it.
When the roasted chicken wings were served, Liu Shiling was halfway through one when she felt a gentle nudge from Xia Libingâs hand under the table.
She glanced down and found that the âRoasted Chicken Wing Sisterâ silently passed her a roasted chicken wing.
Obviously, this chicken wing wasnât taken from the plate just served.
At a glance, Liu Shiling discerned that this chicken wing was identical to the one that âRoasted Chicken Wing Sisterâ had given her in her dream.
Liu Shiling immediately realized that this chicken wing was conjured by âRoasted Chicken Wing Sisterâ with magic!
It was a âmagic roasted chicken wingâ!
Just like in her dream!
As she recalled the taste of the chicken wing from her dream, the chicken wing she was currently eating suddenly became tasteless.
Liu Shiling looked at her mom who was chatting with âUncle Baldâ, put down the half-eaten chicken wing in her hand, and stealthily took the chicken wing that âRoasted Chicken Wing Sisterâ passed to her from under the table.
She moistened her lips, swallowed the saliva that had gone crazy because of the memory of the dream taste, and only then did she bring the roasted chicken wing to her mouth.
Upon taking a bite, Liu Shilingâs eyes squinted, chewing with the corners of her mouth unconsciously curling up into an expression of satisfaction.
This is the taste!
Just like in her dream!
At this moment, the image of the âRoasted Chicken Wing Sisterâ as a âmagicianâ in her mind was finally utterly perfect.
This is the kind of magician she wants to become, this powerful!
Shilingâs mom, who was currently discussing the housing and commodity prices in Star City with Xiang Kun, suddenly noticed her daughterâs expression of satisfaction, with eyes half-closed, and a blissful expression as if about to drool oil. Seeing the half-eaten chicken wing in her hand, she was amazed, âAre the chicken wings here that delicious?â
As her mom, she knew exactly what Liu Shilingâs expression meantâit was the equivalent of engraving the word âdeliciousâ on her forehead.
With that, she also tried a piece of the roasted chicken wing, but found its flavor just⊠okay after a few bites.
If it were only to this extent, then she should be able to make it herself, right?
If she could make a roasted chicken wing that would make her daughter show this kind of expression, then she would definitely feel satisfied.
On the side, Xiang Kun could not see what Xia Libing and Liu Shiling were doing under the table from his line of sight. But he was aware, with clarity, what the two were saying and doing.
He knew that the chicken wing was co-manifested in the dreamland by Xia Libing carrying her âdesire for foodâ, just like Crispy Pigâs Elbow and Napoleon Cake, they were among her favorite foods. When the two of them merged their dreamlands and the little fatty girl tasted the dreamâs âroasted chicken wingâ, it had not only her own emotional enhancement from the dream but also the enhancement of Xia Libingâs food desire.
So, when she tasted that âroasted chicken wingâ in reality, it was bound to bring a sensory enhancement beyond its actual taste.
Xia Libing must have known it too, this was her way to win over little Fatty Girlâs favour and trust through her stomach, laying the groundwork for further communication on âability development experienceâ and âconstructing an ability systemâ.
Looking at Little Fatty Girlâs state, it seemed clear that Old Xiaâs tactics were⊠a success.
However, after he observed Shilingâs mother, who seemed to be tasting the flavor of the grilled chicken wings and pondering about how to make them, Xiang Kun felt a bit concerned.
After the conversation earlier, although he didnât ask directly, he could glean from certain information and Shilingâs momâs physical reaction on certain topics that she was troubled by something recently, which was likely related to money.
Xiang Kun knew that Shilingâs mom had already sold her apartment near their home, unit 706, which should have given her a considerable amount of money. Would it mean this money had encountered some problems if she was still worried about the financial aspect?
But judging from her condition, it shouldnât be due to being deceived or facing any other adverse events that caused the problem with her funds.
Xiang Kun speculated that either Shilingâs mom wanted to buy something that exceeded her budget or something had happened, and the money had been taken by Shilingâs dad or other relatives.
The former scenario seemed less likely because the properties in Star City were much cheaper compared to the first-tier cities, and she was unlikely to buy luxury houses in prime locations.
If it was the latter, he really couldnât ask directly.
If this had happened in the past, Xiang Kun wouldnât have meddled. But now, Liu Shiling was more than a small neighbor girl to him. Because of the bond of the âSuper Sensory Item System,â he felt it was his responsibility to help ensure Little Fatty Girlâs growth and safety, within his power.
Of course, the premise was that Shilingâs mom and Little Fatty Girl truly needed help.
Xiang Kun decided to discreetly find out more about their situation first before considering whether to help or how to help. From what he could observe, even if she was facing financial problems, it wasnât an urgent situation just yet.
While they were eating, Xiang Kun received a message from Tang Baona. She and Zhang Qian had finished their discussion, and they needed Xiang Kun to make decisions on certain matters. So, she and Yang Zhenâer had booked a flight to Citong for tomorrow. After discussing and finalizing some details there, they would then head to Tongshi Town together. They were to finish filming the remaining episodes for âYoulong Restaurantâ and discuss the game with You Meng and Liu Caifu, who were shareholders.
Xiang Kun had originally planned to return to Citong early tomorrow morning with Old Xia. So, he wasnât concerned about Tang Baona and Yang Zhenâer ending up with nothing to do. However, after a momentâs hesitation, Xiang Kun sent a message to Tang Baona, asking her and Yang Zhenâer to come directly to Star City to meet up with Liu Shiling. They planned to have a meal together before heading to Tongshi Town the next day.
After dinner, on the way home, Liu Shiling held Xiang Kunâs hand with her left and Xia Libingâs with her right. Occasionally, she would bend her legs and the two men lifted her off the ground in synch, eliciting peals of joyful laughter from her.
Behind them, Shilingâs mom watched her daughter, whose carefree happiness she hasnât seen in quite a while. She felt relieved, but also a bit sad and guilty.
As Xiang Kun was lifting Little Fatty Girl off the ground, he suddenly noticed something unusual. The two âSuper-connected Objectsâ coins she carried on her pocket seemed ready to spring out and fly away.
Taken by surprise, Xiang Kun quickly withdrew Little Fatty Girlâs control right and pushed the coins back into the pocket.
This move naturally drew Little Fatty Girlâs attention. She looked up at Xiang Kun, realizing she had almost lost control in her ecstasy, thinking that Uncle Bald and the Grilled Chicken Wing Lady were the only ones in the world. She wanted to call out her âChocolateâ and âIce Creamâ to play and show off to Uncle Bald and Grilled Chicken Wing Lady. She had forgotten her mom was behind her and there were other passersby around.
Realizing she had almost caused trouble, Liu Shiling stuck out her tongue, shrunk her neck, and even her steps became smaller.
Upon returning home and seeing âCustard Pie,â who had wilted for almost 48 hours but had run, to welcome them at the door, Liu Shiling laughed out loud, ran over to him barefooted, and rubbed her forehead against his.
After entering the house, while Shilingâs mom was cutting the fruits, Liu Shiling dragged Custard Pie into her room with Xiang Kun and Xia Libing, showing them her various drawings and origami.
After Liu Shiling put down âCustard Pieâ in the room, the chubby cat immediately went over to Xiang Kun, fell on his back, and rolled around with his belly exposed. He meowed at Xiang Kun, clearly trying to gain the latterâs favor.
Liu Shiling, who saw this happening, didnât find it strange. In her opinion, it was normal for âCustard Pieâ to try to please âUncle Bald.â
âXiao Lingdang, does âCustard Pieâ usually listen to you very well? Even if you instruct it to do something specific, it seems to âunderstandâ?â Taking advantage of Shilingâs mom not being there, Xiang Kun planned to directly inquire about the connection between Little Fatty Girl and âCustard Pie.â
Liu Shiling nodded, âYes, âCustard Pieâ is sometimes stupid, lazy, and particularly gluttonous, but heâs pretty obedient.â Seemingly, the cat understanding her command was a given.
âXiao Lingdang, your relationship with âCustard Pieâ isnât ordinary. Itâs not an ordinary cat or a pet. Just like the octopus-arm⊠oh, âBarbie Warriorâ you saw in your dream.â
Liu Shiling was left dumbfounded. She then looked at âCustard Pie,â who was still rolling around with his belly exposed on the floor, and murmured, âCan âCustard Pieâ grow eight claws and eight eyes tooâŠâ