Chapter 22: I don’t envy you at all.

Cheng Luanxin: “???”

Before she could reply, Song Qiuchi sent another message:

"You can't even carry your own stuff, and you're carrying her bedding? If you get overwhelmed and fall off, no one will save you."

Cheng Luanxin imagined it, and a scene emerged in her mind of herself rolling down from the top of the mountain with a big bag on her back. The picture was so vivid that she couldn't help but shudder.

She secretly glanced at Song Qiuchi and saw that Song Qiuchi was looking at his phone calmly, and there was no sign that he had sent her a message.

"Uh..." She turned to Du Zhiruo awkwardly: "How about we buy a bigger bag?"

Du Zhiruo chuckled: "Okay, let's go buy a bigger bag together."

They bought it right away, and the three of them first went to the outdoor life hall to buy hiking bags.

The shopping guide enthusiastically recommended the store's star product to the three people: "This hiking bag has a large capacity, is lightweight and portable, and is comfortable to carry. It comes with a water bladder, rain cover, and hiking poles. The chest strap and waist belt are both adjustable. You can try it on and feel it out."

Cheng Luanxin had never seen a bag with its own water bag before, and her eyes lit up: "Wow, this has a hose so I can drink water directly from it. It's so convenient. If I buy this bag, I don't need to buy a water bottle. It's so cost-effective."

The salesperson nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, and this water bag will deflate as you drink water, so it doesn't take up much space. It's really convenient."

Song Qiuchi said, "A water bottle is still necessary. This kind of water bag hose often has a strong smell. If you want to drink water with a rubbery taste, you can choose it."

Cheng Luanxin: "..."

Du Zhiruo: “…”

The salesperson was also a little embarrassed: "Dear, our straws are not those cheap rubber hoses. The inner wall is made of a new smooth material that is close to glass. It has no smell. If you don't believe me, you can try it."

Song Qiuchi said seriously, "This is not convenient to try out. If I try it out and don't buy it, it will be very troublesome to disinfect it before the next person uses it."

Cheng Luanxin: "..."

Why is this person so sure he won't buy it after trying it?!

The salesperson said awkwardly, "How about this, I'll get you a brand new water bag. Unscrew the nozzle and smell it to feel it first."

While the salesperson went to get the water bag, Cheng Luanxin pulled Song Qiuchi aside and said, "Can you please not be so blunt? You're making me feel really awkward, okay?"

Song Qiuchi didn't understand: "I was seriously discussing the quality of the product with her, why are you embarrassed?"

Cheng Luanxin pulled Song Qiuchi's cheek and said, "You're so picky when buying something. You're embarrassing me!"

Song Qiuchi said seriously, "This isn't nitpicking. This is about being responsible for your health. I suggest you don't buy the water bag."

Cheng Luanxin: "...Thank you, but I believe in emerging materials."

Song Qiuchi: "It's up to you."

In the end, Cheng Luanxin and Du Zhiruo bought backpacks with water bags, while Song Qiuchi insisted on buying a water bottle.

Cheng Luanxin deliberately put her arm around Du Zhiruo's: "Cheng Luanxin, Zhiruo and I have the same hiking bag, are you jealous?"

Song Qiuchi silently glanced at the two people's arms linked together, with an indifferent expression: "I'm not envious."

Cheng Luanxin: "Lilililil, I don't even envy you."

Although he was not envious, Song Qiuchi was indeed a little unhappy in his heart. He frowned and took a few steps ahead.

The mountainous terrain is complex, and the high heels or sneakers you usually wear when filming a show are definitely not suitable for hiking. Therefore, choosing the right pair of hiking shoes is very important. The three of them continued to the shoe and boot area to select shoes.

This time, the three people's aesthetic tastes were surprisingly consistent. They all liked the same pair of hiking shoes, but they liked different colors.

Cheng Luanxin, as always, likes fluorescent pink, Du Zhiruo likes cream yellow, and Song Qiuchi prefers the simplest black and white contrast.

Du Zhiruo suggested: "How about the three of us buy the same style?"

Cheng Luanxin agreed: "I think the same style is good too. We have a good relationship."

The salesperson smiled and asked, "What size do you want? I'll go find you a new one."

Du Zhiruo: "I want size 38."

Cheng Luanxin was stuck: "Uh... what size are my feet?"

Song Qiuchi said calmly, "Number 39."

Seeing Du Zhiruo was obviously stunned, Cheng Luanxin quickly said: "I also know your foot size, isn't yours a size 35?"

Because Cheng Luanxin was shorter in the past, her feet were also smaller. Even though her height caught up later, her feet remained the same.

"Size 35..." The salesperson was a little embarrassed. "We don't have size 35 shoes here. Why don't you go to the children's shoes section?"

Song Qiuchi: "..."

Cheng Luanxin couldn't help laughing out loud. She had always heard this sentence from the shopping guide, but this time it was Song Qiuchi who heard it, and she felt inexplicably refreshed.

Du Zhiruo was also a little surprised: "Luanxin, your feet are so small, it must be difficult to buy shoes normally."

Song Qiuchi said with a cold face: "Not bad."

Cheng Luanxin pushed her: "Go to the children's shoes area quickly, this is not suitable for you. Zhiruo and I already have the same bag, and we will have the same shoes soon. You should just stay away from our friendship!"

Song Qiuchi glanced at her, said nothing, and turned away.

Du Zhiruo was a little worried and approached Cheng Luanxin: "Qiu Chi, Luanxin is not happy, right?"

Cheng Luanxin was completely unaware: "Ah? Why is she unhappy? It's just a joke, there's no need to be so petty!"

Song Qiuchi came to the door of the children's shoes store in the mall alone, and for the first time deeply felt the inconvenience brought about by exchanging identities.

She hadn't been to a children's shoe store for more than ten years, which was a bit embarrassing.

But her unhappiness did not only come from the shame of having to go into the children's shoe store, but more from Cheng Luanxin's attitude towards her today.

Although to be precise, Cheng Luanxin's attitude towards her has not changed much compared to before, but once it is compared with her attitude towards Du Zhiruo, it feels like she is either making any progress or regressing.

She really couldn't stand the way Cheng Luanxin was so submissive to Du Zhiruo. After many years of graduation, Du Zhiruo was no longer the same person she used to be. However, Cheng Luanxin didn't look at things from a developmental perspective at all, and was still immersed in her own fantasy of love, which made her angry.

Song Qiuchi stood at the door of the children's shoe store with a cold and world-weary expression, which caught the attention of the clerk. The clerk was about to step forward to ask, but when he saw Cheng Luanxin's face clearly, his eyes suddenly widened and his movements became timid.

"Hello...are you Luanbao?"

Song Qiuchi was stunned for a moment, then his facial expression softened and he smiled: "Yes, hello."

The clerk was so excited that he was incoherent: "Hello Luanbao, I'm your fan. I've liked you for a long time. Oh, I'm the berry bubble in your live broadcast room. I'm really happy to meet you in person today..."

Song Qiuchi had never watched Cheng Luanxin's live broadcast, so of course he didn't know who Berry Bubble was, let alone how Cheng Luanxin would react to seeing her fans. He just smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for your continued support."

Shop assistant: "You're so kind! Your music really gives me courage. What are you going to pick today?"

Song Qiuchi didn't want to beat around the bush with her, so he said directly, "I'll wear size 35 hiking shoes."

The clerk led her inside and said, "No problem. Come over here and take a look. We have many styles of hiking shoes here, in all sizes. There's one I think you'll definitely like..."

She took a pair of hiking boots in contrasting strawberry red and lemon yellow from the shelf. "These are new models that just arrived. I immediately thought these colors would suit you perfectly. Do you want to try them on?"

Song Qiuchi: "..."

Although she didn't particularly like such bright colors, she was, after all, playing the role of Cheng Luanxin at the moment, so she naturally wouldn't trample on the fans' feelings, so she nodded and said, "Then I'll try."

After putting it on, it fit perfectly and was light and comfortable to walk in. The clerk praised my taste: "I told you it would look good on you. Take it now, and consider it a gift from me!"

Song Qiuchi refused repeatedly: "You can't not charge money. If you do this, I won't dare to come to you to buy."

The clerk acted like Cheng Luanxin and waved his hand: "Then don't come. I'll take you there from now on!"

Song Qiuchi: "..."

The two pushed and shoved for a long time, and then each took a step back.

Shop assistant: "How about you just sign my name and don't pay me."

Song Qiuchi: "How about I sign an autograph for you, and you don't have to take the money."

The clerk chuckled. "Really? Why are you still being so polite to me? I'll go get the notebook!"

She found an exquisite cream-gray notebook from her backpack, turned to the page of that day, and held it in front of Song Qiuchi.

"Can you write me a line of lyrics? Any line is fine. I like all your lyrics."

Song Qiuchi was stunned. She had never heard Cheng Luanxin sing a song, so how could she write the lyrics?

She asked in a roundabout way, "Which specific sentence do you like? I'll write it for you."

The clerk covered her face shyly and said, "No, if I knew which sentence it was, I wouldn't be surprised. Let me open a blind box."

Song Qiuchi: "..."

This is terrible.

She stared at the notebook, but couldn't find where to start.

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded behind me.

"Shall I help her write it?"