Li Yuheng pulled Shu Bai and pushed open the wooden door of the "Zhenxiang" clothing store. The wind chimes on the lintel made a crisp "ding-dong" sound.
The elderly shopkeeper, wearing a painted fox mask, looked up from his sewing machine and greeted them warmly: "Welcome! What would you like to buy?"
Li Yuheng smiled and looked around the store, her gaze sweeping over the various clothes and accessories: "Just browsing for now~"
The old shop owner nodded kindly: "Of course, please feel free to make yourself at home."
While Li Yuheng turned his head, the old shop owner secretly glanced at Shu Bai, made a "V" sign, and playfully tilted his head and winked.
Li Yuheng glanced around the store and found that in addition to clothes, the shelves were also filled with all kinds of clothing and accessories.
From exquisite straw hats to exaggerated feather masks, and even the same bandit black mask worn by Li Qiyang.
His lips twitched, and he pointed at the mask, looking at the old shop owner: "Boss, how are the sales of this one?"
The old shop owner quickly put his hand away, glanced at the one Li Yuheng was pointing to, and replied with a hint of pride, "I just sold one yesterday."
Li Yuheng raised an eyebrow and gave a meaningful "Oh".
He glanced at the dozen masks on the shelf and thought that probably only that silly boy Li Qiyang had ever bought one since it was put on the shelf.
The old shop owner seemed to sense his thoughts and cleared his throat somewhat awkwardly: "This customer has excellent taste. This mask is indeed... uh, rather niche."
Li Yuheng nodded seriously: "I understand, I understand. After all, not everyone has the courage to cosplay as a bank robber."
The old shop owner: "..."
Shu Bai: "..."
An eerie silence fell over the store.
Li Yuheng waved his hand with a smile: "Just kidding, just kidding."
He casually picked up an exquisite straw hat, twirled it in his hand, and suddenly asked, "Boss, can I try this on in the fitting room?"
The old shop owner was slightly taken aback: "...Trying on a hat?"
This was the first time he had ever seen someone wear a hat and then go to the fitting room specifically for it.
Li Yuheng nodded matter-of-factly: "Yes, I'm a rather conservative person. How could I do something as private as trying on a hat in public?"
The old shop owner didn't understand but respected: "Sure, sure, the fitting room is over there, there's a mirror inside too." He pointed to a small door in the corner of the shop.
Watching Li Yuheng pull Shu Bai towards the fitting room, the old shop owner suddenly slapped his forehead and chuckled in realization, "Oh, I see!"
No wonder my wife was in a bad mood when she came home yesterday.
…
What are you doing?
Shu Bai stared blankly at Li Yuheng, who had pulled him into the fitting room.
Why drag Li Yuheng into this when he was trying on the hat himself?
"Transform quickly! Transform quickly!" Li Yuheng urged excitedly in a low voice, his eyes sparkling.
Shu Bai: "...?"
Shu Bai glanced at Li Yuheng's lips with a wandering gaze, her ear tips turning slightly red.
Another kiss?
He hesitated for two seconds, but in the end, black mist emanated from his body, and his figure gradually lengthened.
After the black mist dissipated, the adult version of Shu Bai stood coldly in the cramped fitting room, her slender figure almost pressed against Li Yuheng.
Li Yuheng immediately shoved the straw hat in his hand into Shu Bai's hand: "Try it on!"
Shu Bai looked down at the straw hat in his hand, then looked up at Li Yuheng, his brows furrowing slightly: "...Give it to me?"
Not related?
Li Yuheng blinked, looking puzzled. "Otherwise what? What did you think I was going to do?"
Shu Bai: "..."
Shu Bai took the hat expressionlessly, looked at it, and gently rubbed the brim with his fingertips.
He glanced at Li Yuheng, then put it on in front of the mirror.
Then he turned to Li Yuheng and said, "Is that enough?"
Li Yuheng looked at the straw hat on Shu Bai's head that was worn backwards, with the brim facing backwards, making it look like an upside-down winnowing basket, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?"
Li Yuheng suppressed a laugh and reached out to help Shu Bai adjust his hat: "You're wearing it backwards."
His fingers gently brushed through his sparse, white hair, the movement both tender and practiced.
Shu Bai stood frozen in place, letting Li Yuheng manipulate him at will.
"Alright." Li Yuheng took a step back, admiring his masterpiece with satisfaction. "It's really beautiful."
Shu Bai looked in the mirror. The straw hat perfectly concealed his slightly gloomy temperament, making him look much softer.
He pursed his lips and said in a low voice, "...Boring."
Li Yuheng leaned closer with a smile: "Don't like it? Then change to another one?"
Shu Bai turned her face away: "Whatever."
Li Yuheng's lips curled into a mischievous smile. He suddenly leaned close to Shu Bai's ear and whispered, "Little Shu Bai, were you... thinking something inappropriate just now?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"What nonsense am I talking about? The way you looked at me just now, tsk tsk tsk—" He drew out the word, licking his lips meaningfully, "You didn't think I asked you to transform because you wanted to... um?"
"I don't."
"real?"
Shu Bai gave a nonchalant "hmm," his tone clearly showing impatience.
Li Yuheng tilted his head, a sly glint in his eyes: "Okay—" he drawled, then suddenly leaned closer, "That's because I want to kiss you."
Before he could finish speaking, he had already grabbed the back of Shu Bai's head and leaned down to kiss him.
Shu Bai's breath hitched, and her fingers instinctively clenched Li Yuheng's collar, but she didn't push him away.
…
When Li Yuheng retreated with lingering desire, his pale lips were already strikingly red, his dark eyes were glistening with tears, and even his breathing was somewhat unsteady.
"Time's up," Li Yuheng said with a grin. "This time it's exactly nine minutes and thirty seconds."
Shu Bai took a deep breath, suppressing the inexplicable restlessness, and said coldly, "...Boring."
Li Yuheng ignored him, admiring Shu Bai's appearance in the straw hat, becoming more and more satisfied: "It looks really good, shall we buy it?"
Shu Bai raised her hand to take off her hat: "No need."
"No! You've already put them on!" Li Yuheng grabbed his hand. "They suit you so well! Look at the color, the style, they're practically made for you!"
Shu Bai frowned: "I don't need this kind of thing."
"I need one!" Li Yuheng declared matter-of-factly. "My wife is so beautiful, how can she not have a decent hat?"
Shu Bai: "..."
He realized that reasoning with Li Yuheng was a complete waste of time.
Next, although Shu Bai returned to his boy form, he was still forced to try on several other hats of different styles.
The old shop owner watched them with a smile throughout, his eyes as kind as if he were looking at his own grandson.
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