A clear, melodious sound came from ahead.

Shen Li looked up and her eyes lit up again.

Chu Yang said somewhat helplessly, "You don't actually want to ride the kiddie rides, do you?"

Shen Li nodded firmly.

"Can you play with me?"

"Not even if it kills me!"

"..."

Just then, Shen Li's phone rang; it was her older cousin, Arno, calling.

"What? You haven't gone back yet? Good heavens, where are you? I'm coming right now!"

Not long after, Arnold arrived in a great hurry.

Although Shen Li wanted to explore further, as there were many delicious foods and fun activities she hadn't yet enjoyed, she still had to obey and go home.

Chu Yang helped her put her things in the car and smiled, "I'll bring you here again next time. Remember to feed and water the puppy when you get back."

Shen Li nodded, resisting the urge to make a pinky promise.

After getting into the car, she said goodbye to Chu Yang and took one last, reluctant look at the bustling night market.

I haven't ridden the rocking horse yet, what a pity.

After a while, she said, "Brother Arno, if my dad asks when we get back, just say that you went out with me."

"Why?" Arno asked.

"I cannot betray Chu Yang."

"Okay, tell me what you guys played, so you don't give yourself away."

"We ate barbecue, drank beer, ate candied hawthorns... and played games like fishing, ring toss, and ball throwing..."

Arno swallowed hard.

I didn't play any of these games, I didn't eat a single bite, and yet I'm being made to take the blame.

I'm still hungry!

Then Shen Li said softly, "Brother Arno, you must keep this a secret for me, otherwise I will tell everyone that you secretly drove this car to a date a few days ago."

Arno's lips twitched slightly: "Yes, Miss!"