Chapter Eighteen: Comic Con (Part 1)

In that instant, Xia Yan appeared beside her with new clothes, lifted her arm, and helped her put them on.

The fabric feels like it's made of silk, smooth and cool to the touch, making it comfortable and unrestricted to wear.

Jiang You wanted to refuse, but Xia Yanliang shut up the moment she saw her.

You could sense that the other person was a little angry, all over a piece of clothing?

Xia Yan was indeed partly angry about the clothes. After all, isn't it only natural to buy things for your female companion? Now, Jiang You was pushing him away and showing no appreciation whatsoever, making him feel like a complete stranger.

More importantly, he couldn't understand why Jiang You rejected him. He was clearly not doing well either, and this invisible and intangible gap made him restless and confused.

The other half of Jiang You doesn't take care of herself. If he hadn't forced her, would she really have to wear her tattered clothes all summer?

He swallowed all his anger. In any case, he was going to kiss her, and Jiang You couldn't continue wearing her tattered clothes.

Xia Yan helped Jiang You get dressed, then led her out of the changing room and bought the remaining four items.

Jiang You didn't dare utter a sound, silently watching the sales assistant's sincere smile. Her hands moved like nimble poetic brushes, gently wrapping the package in cotton paper with the brand's subtle pattern, and then placing it into a custom-made pure leather handbag.

After paying, the sales assistant personally carried four bags to the car. Not far from the car, a waiter in a neat uniform stood with a smile on his face.

A quaint little cart was parked next to him, neatly filled with various fresh ingredients he had just bought from the fresh produce section.

Xia Yan opened the trunk and let them put it in. The two of them smiled and watched as the car drove away.

Looking in the rearview mirror, Jiang You had to admit that they deserved to make that money.

Then he looked down at the clothes he was wearing.

Do you like it?

As Xia Yan drove, she saw Jiang You looking down at his clothes in the rearview mirror.

How could I not feel comfortable? Under the scorching sun, my body felt as cool and refreshed as if I were in an air-conditioned room.

It was the best dress she had ever worn.

But Jiang You was too embarrassed to say it. She had just acted like she didn't want it, and now she was saying she liked it. Wouldn't that make her seem like a hypocrite, someone who was playing hard to get?

This is so embarrassing and awkward.

Fortunately, Xia Yan seemed to have asked casually; he turned on the music and didn't say anything more.

Not long after, the car was parked in the underground parking garage.

Xia Yan cooked again today. During the meal, he suddenly looked up at her and said slowly, "I started a game company and we're currently hiring. This afternoon I'm going to the Shizi Animation City, where I've found some graphic designers."

His family thought that getting involved in gaming was a waste of time and wouldn't allow him to rely on their resources. He had no choice but to do it himself.

Jiang You buried his head in his food, wondering why he was talking to her about this. Was he telling her she didn't need to come in the afternoon?

Before I could think much of it, Xia Yan added, "You're coming with me."

? ? ?

"Huh?" She looked up at Xia Yan opposite her, puzzled, "What am I supposed to do?"

She can't do anything!

Seeing the girl's bewildered look, Xia Yan smiled gently, reached out and gently wiped the corner of her mouth with a tissue: "There's a comic convention going on at Shizi Anime City today. You can hang out with my friend for a while. I'll be done in two hours, and then we can have a meal together."

It's impossible to leave Jiang You alone at home, or for him to go back. Perfect timing! He can take this opportunity to introduce her to his friend and let her gradually integrate into his life.

Xia Yan's friend?

Jiang You lowered his eyes and tightened his grip on his chopsticks. It is said that birds of a feather flock together. Is Xia Yan's friend also a handsome guy?

But she has a phobia of handsome men; she can only admire them from afar, and she can't go to comic conventions with them!

But she took 200,000 yuan without fulfilling her duties, and Xia Yan was indeed very good to her, so she didn't want to refuse any of his requests unless they were excessive.

She finally nodded and agreed.

Xia Yan had no idea that Jiang You was only coming over every day for the sake of a meager 200,000 yuan. After all, when Young Master Xia was unhappy, he would fly abroad to have fun, spending tens of millions of yuan in just a few days without batting an eye.

That 200,000 yuan is long forgotten, and the chef is long forgotten. Isn't Jiang You coming over every day because they're boyfriend and girlfriend? They should be all lovey-dovey together.

Xia Yan thought that Jiang You didn't want to go and that he would have to persuade him, but he didn't expect him to agree so readily.

Can't bear to part with him?

The puppy was thrilled and pouted smugly, completely unaware that Jiang You had never admitted to being in a relationship with her from the beginning and was even planning to break up after the start of the semester.

Thank goodness I didn't know, otherwise I would have been so frustrated that I wouldn't have gone to any more anime conventions and would have just used up all my condoms.

In the afternoon, at the Cross Animation City.

Cross Anime City is well-known on short video platforms. Its annual summer anime convention features famous cosplayers, renowned comic artists, familiar voice actors, celebrities, and internet personalities...

Inside the animation city, the atmosphere was bustling with activity. Numerous animation companies and studios had set up booths, showcasing popular animation works and selling animation-related products: figurines, badges, dolls, comic books, and more.

Cosplayers transform into various classic or niche anime characters, some ethereal and graceful ancient-style fantasy heroes, some dashing superheroes, or cute and charming young girls.

They moved freely through the crowd, posed for photos, and interacted enthusiastically with fellow enthusiasts.

The convention lasted about three days, and Xia Yan took Jiang You through the VIP channel, so they didn't have to queue for tickets.

The VIP lounge area at the comic convention is like a tranquil island, shutting out all the noise and bustle.

On the coffee table, anime-themed snacks are exquisitely crafted like miniature landscapes, while specialty drinks are served in custom-made cups, with the aromas of fruit and tea mingling gently.

"Brother Xia, sister-in-law, I'm here," Lu Shi'an called out excitedly when he saw Xia Yan and the girl he was holding from afar.

Jiang You looked up when he heard the voice. It was a tall and thin man with fair and clean-cut features, who looked like a male protagonist in a youth novel.

He walked over with a head of neat, tousled hair, clear and bright eyes, a prominent Adam's apple, and black over-ear headphones hanging on his long neck.

At that moment, a pair of smiling, gentle eyes locked onto her, and Jiang You's heart began to race. She quickly lowered her eyes.

Although he wasn't as handsome as Xia Yan, he was still a god-like figure. But she couldn't help feeling nervous and awkward around good-looking people.

When Lu Shi'an learned that Xia Yan was bringing his girlfriend over, he was almost bursting with excitement. Anyone who could win over Brother Xia must be incredibly beautiful, if not capable!

But perhaps his expectations were too high, the moment he saw the girl, he was overwhelmed with disappointment, and even felt a little bored and ridiculous.

She's not even worthy of being called a pretty girl; she's just average-looking. If she weren't holding hands with Brother Xia, you'd think she was just some random passerby.

Perhaps it was because of her abilities that Xia Ge took a liking to her?

But this timid and petty demeanor doesn't seem to indicate any ability at all.

Lu Shi'an is a bit of a looks-obsessed person, and all his friends are good-looking. His interest in Jiang You suddenly faded, and he looked at Xia Yan with suspicion, "Are you sure you didn't just find some random girl to tease me?"

Zombie Meeting:

Let me explain the female lead's special ability: This ability makes top-tier men fall in love at first sight, while less desirable men need to come into contact with her bodily fluids to fall in love at first sight.

For example: saliva, blood...

For example: Lu Shi'an drinks the wrong water, water from Jiangyou, and there's the female lead's saliva on the bottle opening, triggering the condition. (I think this is a spoiler (=Д=))

It's okay, for less attractive guys, only liquid entering their mouths can trigger love at first sight.