Chapter 17

After the two left Lu Ying's shop, it was already quite late. Lu Yun checked the time and asked, "Xiao Qi, are you hungry? Shall we go get lunch?"

Yun Qi didn't feel hungry, as Lu Yun fed her well every day, but since Lu Yun asked, it seemed she was hungry, so she nodded and said, "Let's go eat then. I'll look online for some good restaurants."

Lu Yun had already arranged the restaurant, saying, "No need, I've already made a reservation. I ate here once with a friend before, and it was delicious."

Even if Yun Qi can't fill his stomach by eating these things, he can at least get a taste. Lu Yun had already figured out Yun Qi's tastes. He prefers to eat strong-flavored foods, especially spicy ones. The spicier the food, the more he likes it. Every time, he gets so spicy that his whole body turns pink, his eyes well up with tears, his lips are red and moist, and he keeps spitting out spitting sounds.

Just thinking about it made Lu Yun swallow uncontrollably, and he tightened his grip on Yun Qi's hand. Yun Qi winced slightly and turned her head: "What's wrong?"

Lu Yun shook his head: "It's okay, let's go."

The restaurant had a nice ambiance. As soon as Yun Qi entered, he saw that there were quite a few people inside. Although it was crowded, it wasn't noisy, and the air was filled with delicious aromas. Even though Yun Qi wasn't interested in the food, he became quite interested. He turned to Lu Yun and whispered, "It smells pretty good."

Seeing the joy in his eyes, Lu Yun couldn't help but smile: "I knew you would like it."

The head chef of this restaurant is from the north. He's heavy-handed, but the food smells amazing. Although the restaurant looks fresh and elegant from the outside, the inside is quite different. Yun Qi and Lu Yun were led to their seats by the waiter. Lu Yun had already made arrangements and handed the menu to Yun Qi, asking, "Xiao Qi, what would you like to eat?"

Yun Qi glanced at the menu a few times, but he didn't know what was good to eat. He looked left and right, then handed the menu back and said, "I don't know what to eat. Can you take a look and see what's good to eat?"

Lu Yun glanced around casually and said, "How about we order a few of the chef's signature dishes? If we want more after we finish this, we can order more."

Yun Qi nodded. Actually, he could eat as much as he wanted, since he didn't rely on this to fill his stomach. As long as it tasted good, he could eat as much as he wanted.

The food is served very quickly here. Yun Qi and the others had just ordered a few minutes ago, and almost all the dishes had been served.

Yun Qi tried a bite and found it quite delicious, just the kind of flavor he would like. However, Lu Yun usually preferred milder flavors, so why would he choose a restaurant with such strong tastes? Before he could even ask, Lu Yun glanced at Yun Qi's expression and knew exactly what he was thinking. He smiled and said, "I know you like strong flavors. How is it? Not bad, right?"

Yun Qi was taken aback, then nodded: "Don't you not eat spicy food very well?"

Lu Yun took a sip of water to suppress the spiciness in his mouth and said, "It's okay to eat it once in a while."

Seeing that Lu Yun's face was already turning red after only a few bites, Yun Qi quickly said, "How about we order a few more light dishes for you? Too much spice won't be good for your stomach."

Lu Yun didn't force himself; he really couldn't handle spicy food. He only took one bite before his stomach felt like it was burning.

Lu Yun waved to the waiter and ordered a few more light dishes, but there were already five dishes in front of him. He was a little worried: "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't finish them. We can pack them up and take them home."

Yun Qi grinned and said, "No, I can finish it."

There's not much food, how could they not finish it? Yun Qi doesn't like to talk while eating, and Lu Yun's family also has rules: no talking while eating or sleeping. So all that's left between the two is the quiet sound of chewing.

Lu Yun thought that with so many dishes, Yun Qi might eat a little slower, so he slowed down his pace. When he looked up to see how much Yun Qi had eaten, he found that Yun Qi was already wiping his mouth.

The plate in front of him was empty; Yun Qi had eaten all the food. Lu Yun: "..."

"Xiao Qi, have you finished eating?"

Yun Qi wiped the stain from her lips and nodded upon hearing this, "Yes, why haven't you finished eating yet?"

Lu Yun almost choked on the food in his mouth and quickly drank some water before swallowing. He didn't expect Yun Qi to eat so fast and finish it all. "Xiao Qi, aren't you full?"

Yun Qi shook her head: "No way." This is nothing.

Lu Yun knew that Yun Qi was a succubus, which was different from humans, but this was still a bit unexpected. If Xiao Qi were to become a mukbang streamer, she would definitely be very popular and make a lot of money.

Now Lu Yun dared not eat slowly anymore. He stuffed his mouth full of food, taking two bites at a time. Before Yun Qi could tell him not to rush, Lu Yun filled his mouth and looked at him, saying, "Okay, I'm done eating. Let's go."

Seeing him like this, Yun Qi was really afraid he would choke, so she poured him a glass of warm water and said, "Don't rush, let's wait until you finish eating before we leave."

Lu Yun's ears secretly turned red. He felt that he had lost face in front of Yun Qi. All the image he had created was gone. He should have eaten faster.

Yun Qi waited until Lu Yun had swallowed and there was nothing else in his mouth before getting up and leaving.

Lu Yun was still caught up in the embarrassment of his recent humiliation and didn't dare to talk to Yun Qi. Yun Qi was wondering why Lu Yun was silent, but when he saw his reddened earlobes, he understood. He chuckled and said, "What's wrong? Why haven't you been talking to me?"

Lu Yun pursed her lips and said, "I'm sorry, I left you with a bad impression."

Yun Qi knew it was because of this. She looked around and saw that there were very few pedestrians. She grabbed Lu Yun's hand and walked towards the car. Lu Yun thought that Yun Qi felt embarrassed, so he obediently returned to the car, fastened his seatbelt, and before Lu Yun could apologize again, Yun Qi covered his mouth with her hand.

"It's cute, and it won't embarrass you."

When Lu Yun was stunned, he heard Yun Qi say this, and his dim eyes gradually brightened. He said, "Really?"

Yun Qi nodded: "Of course, there's nothing shameful about it."

Lu Yun had always wanted to project a reliable image to Yun Qi, but today's meal almost ruined all his efforts, so he was a little worried. However, after hearing what Yun Qi said, he felt relieved.

Yun Qi asked, "If I were like this, would you dislike me?"

Lu Yun shook his head without a second's thought. Yun Qi said, "See, you don't dislike me, so of course I won't dislike you either."

Lu Yun touched Yun Qi's cheek and gently rubbed her earlobe. The two kissed for a few more minutes before heading to the next location.

With her swollen lips, Yun Qi asked, "Where do we go next?"

Lu Yun: "Amusement park!"

Surprise flashed across Yun Qi's eyes. An amusement park? He had never been there before. He had heard that there were many fun things to do there, and he had wanted to go for a long time, but he had never had the time. Now Lu Yun had just happened to be there.

Lu Yun wasn't just going to the amusement park for fun. He had seen many cases online and imagined the two of them. In the haunted house, Yun Qi would rush over in fear, and Lu Yun would hug Yun Qi and comfort him, adding to his image of composure.

For example, on the roller coaster, Yun Qi was afraid of heights and would hold Lu Yun's hand tightly in fear, not daring to open her eyes. Lu Yun would gently encourage Yun Qi to stay calm.

Once he finishes this trip, he'll be able to get his lost face back at the restaurant!

As Lu Yun thought about it, he couldn't help but smile and chuckled out loud, which prompted Yun Qi to ask him a question. He immediately became serious and said it was nothing.

The amusement park was huge and crowded. It was the weekend, and many parents had brought their children out to play. Looking at the enormous Ferris wheel and the roller coaster soaring into the sky, and hearing the screams from above, Yun Qi became excited. He said, "Which one should we go on first?"

Lu Yun was full of confidence, believing that he could definitely regain his face here, and said, "You can play whichever game you want, I'll play with you."

Yun Qi looked around curiously and said, "There are so many people here. Let's find some less crowded attractions to play on first."

Lu Yun nodded, looking left and right. The only line that was shorter was for the roller coaster. Yun Qi had only ever flown through the sky with her wings and had never experienced sitting on such a thing.

From a distance, Lu Yun thought it was acceptable, but as he got closer, he realized that this roller coaster was so high and so bumpy. Just thinking about the screaming people on it made Lu Yun a little scared. But when he turned around and saw Yun Qi looking excited, he clenched his fist and cheered himself up. Since Yun Qi wasn't scared, he couldn't be scared either. But his ugly expression still made Yun Qi realize something.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell, Lu Yun?"

Lu Yun pursed her lips and smiled, "No, I'm just excited. I haven't played this in a long time."

Yun Qi excitedly said, "I'm so excited too! I've never played with this before."

Lu Yun laughed a few times, but it was a dry laugh.

Soon it was their turn. As he sat down, Lu Yun tried to reassure himself that it was nothing, just a roller coaster. But once it started, Lu Yun forgot everything—the roller coaster, the hand-holding, the reassurances—all were completely forgotten. His face was pale, and he couldn't even utter a sound.

Yun Qi, on the other hand, found it very exciting. The wind felt great on his face, and his carefully styled hair was all messed up. He shouted along with the crowd, then turned around and saw Lu Yun looking like she had fainted. Startled, he immediately grabbed Lu Yun's hand: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Are you afraid of heights, Lu Yun?"

Lu Yun wanted to laugh, but he couldn't manage a laugh at all. All he could do was grip Yun Qi's hand tightly...

When Lu Yun got down, his legs were so weak that Yun Qi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She helped him sit down on a chair and said, "If you're afraid of heights, we can skip that activity."

Lu Yun sat for a few minutes and then came to his senses: "It's okay, if you want to play, we'll go play."

He hadn't expected the roller coaster to be so terrifying. But no worries, he still had one secret trick up his sleeve—his haunted house.