CHAPTER 1200: CHAPTER 680: SEEING THROUGH EVERYTHING

After Bai Yuxia finished speaking, she didn’t look directly at Jiang Ning, but instead turned her gaze to the bustling pedestrian street.

Jiang Ning noticed her pretentious manner and his lips curled up: "Oh oh oh, isn’t this a coincidence? I’m also planning to buy some things."

Bai Yuxia felt a pang of annoyance in her heart at his tone, along with a fleeting embarrassment.

She realized that her thoughts seemed to have been discerned by Jiang Ning.

This feeling of being completely exposed made her feel insecure, as if at any moment, Jiang Ning could invade her thoughts completely.

Yet, at the same time, she also felt a kind of inexplicable joy.

Maintaining her composure, Bai Yuxia ignored Jiang Ning’s teasing and calmly said, "Alright, let’s go together."

Saying this, she began to walk towards the lively pedestrian street.

Jiang Ning followed closely behind, and the two strolled along the street, with Bai Yuxia occasionally stopping to admire the small stalls selling clothing and accessories by the roadside.

She merely observed but rarely made any purchases.

From Jiang Ning’s observation, she probably didn’t think much of these items, unlike the frugal Chuchu.

Eventually, Bai Yuxia stopped in front of a small cart selling bracelets and rings. Seeing those rings, Bai Yuxia lightly caressed the green jade ring on her hand, its smooth texture soothing her, as if it were a guardian spirit protecting her from all harm.

’Obviously, it’s just a ring.’ Bai Yuxia found it curious.

’Could it be because he gave it to me...’ As soon as this thought entered her mind, Bai Yuxia quickly dismissed it as too absurd.

She redirected her gaze to the dazzling array of small goods in front of her and soon selected an accessory.

It was a magnolia blossom brooch, crafted from metal and jade, with pure white petals and elegantly flowing branches, designed in an incredibly realistic manner.

The magnolia symbolizes purity, flawlessness, and elegance.

"I’ll take this one." Bai Yuxia said.

The young female vendor saw her choice and commented, "Sister, you have excellent taste. This magnolia brooch will definitely look beautiful on you. It’s 52 yuan, but I’ll round it down to 50 for you."

Bai Yuxia’s voice was gentle, like a mountain stream: "No need to round down; I like the number 52."

After speaking, she intended to lower her head to fetch money, when Jiang Ning handed her a 50 yuan bill and two coins.

The vendor removed the magnolia brooch and handed it to Bai Yuxia.

Bai Yuxia said to him, "I’ll pay you back later."

Jiang Ning replied, "No need, just buy me some snacks."

Bai Yuxia decided immediately, "Okay."

Touching the magnolia brooch, Bai Yuxia thought to herself, "This is the third gift he’s given me."

The white jade little tiger pendant, green jade ring, magnolia brooch...

A thought suddenly emerged in Bai Yuxia’s mind: ’In the future, won’t my whole body end up covered in his traces?’

No, stop thinking like this... Bai Yuxia felt her reasoning was off today, which wasn’t good; she shouldn’t be this way.

Speaking of being off, she recalled the [悪堕ち...] piece that Chen Siyu sent her some time ago.

Bai Yuxia took a deep breath; she was clear-headed and rational, well-educated, deep in thought, always able to see through the essence of things, full of integrity and determined to follow her own path...

Then, she saw Jiang Ning extend his hand towards her, his eyes like an ink-washed painting.

With just one glance, Bai Yuxia felt as if she had glimpsed an ancient world filled with mist, soaring mountains, towering ancient trees, mythical beasts...

Jiang Ning said, "I think you should try it on, so, give me the things."

Bai Yuxia was momentarily distracted, but then saw Jiang Ning smiling brightly, his eyes returning to their usual depth.

Even though Bai Yuxia prided herself on being clear-headed, at this moment she was quite bemused.

She was completely confused.

"Oh, oh okay." She handed over all the stuffed toys and snacks she was holding to Jiang Ning.

Then, she picked up the magnolia brooch and quickly calmed down. Her lily-white fingers pinched the brooch and gently secured it to the outside of her white sweater.

Standing there gracefully, she put her hands behind her back and slightly tilted her body to show Jiang Ning.

Amid the bustling crowd, with people coming and going, Bai Yuxia exuded a calming aura, her eyes clear and bright, the magnolia blossoming on her chest making her more elegant and attractive.

Jiang Ning couldn’t help but praise, "Your brooch looks nice."

Bai Yuxia gave him a deep look.

Though she knew he was complimenting her, why did it sound so ambiguous?

Jiang Ning added, "The brooch looks nice, and it goes well with the outfit."

Bai Yuxia felt Jiang Ning must be doing this on purpose; if any other guy said that, she would definitely cut him off completely, but since it’s Jiang Ning...

Bai Yuxia silently turned around, walking ahead, having just tossed the snacks and stuffed toys to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning followed behind, suddenly saying, "You’ve lost a bit of weight recently?"

Bai Yuxia: "Huh?"

How did she not notice?

Jiang Ning: "Your heart has narrowed."

Bai Yuxia remained silent again.

However, she wasn’t the confrontational type, and her mood was quite good today, so Bai Yuxia allowed him to make a bit of fun and turned around to accept the stuffed toy and snacks from Jiang Ning.

The two continued shopping, Bai Yuxia tried on a jacket but didn’t buy it.

Jiang Ning saw a belt being sold for one yuan and wanted to buy it to show off, but Bai Yuxia stopped him, thinking the belt was beneath Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning passed by a street stall with grilled lamb skewers, sizzling with oil and smelling deliciously fragrant, priced at 8 yuan for quite a large skewer, rather expensive.

He bought two skewers, leaving Bai Yuxia’s lips reddened and particularly captivating.

Jiang Ning then bought a box of iced yogurt for her to soothe the spice.

Bai Yuxia drank most of it, but no matter how she tried, she couldn’t get the last bit out. Jiang Ning told her to suck harder.