Chapter 105 Don't Let Go
When Zhong Mengfan heard what I said, he smiled somewhat reluctantly. He obviously didn't want to hear me say this.
Not wanting to keep seeing Zhong Mengfan with this expression, I waved at him and said, "Let's go."
"Where to go"
"Equipment Design and Research Department, go design your new combat uniform. I'll go with you and can offer some advice."
"good."
The equipment department staff measured Zhong Mengfan's height and measurements, determined the final style and auxiliary functions of the combat uniform, and then we left the superhero headquarters.
When we got in the car, Zhong Mengfan asked me, "Are we going home now?"
I shook my head. "Let's go to the mall first. You and I both need to buy some clothes that are more suitable for our sizes."
We drove to Diamond Street. Zhong Mengfan had grown taller and more mature, so I took him to the men's clothing store that I often visited.
The shopping guide first recommended several sets of the latest men's clothing of the season to Zhong Mengfan, and Zhong Mengfan went into the fitting room to change his clothes.
At the same time, I also selected men's clothing suitable for my current height from the display rack according to my previous habits.
"Customer, you can try our sub-brand XX. The styles are specially designed for your age group. I think it will be very suitable for you. It's just across the street." The female shopping guide pointed to the store next door.
As a regular customer of this menswear brand, I was certainly aware of their sub-brand. Previously, I'd bought many of Zhong Mengfan's clothes there. XX's brand design concept is specifically targeted at young people under 20.
I:……
I still picked up a gray top that I had chosen and tried it on in front of the full-length mirror.
Looking at myself in the mirror, I frowned slightly. I had to admit, the salesperson's suggestion was correct. The dark, mature-looking men's suit held before me was completely inappropriate for my current appearance.
Not only this new outfit, but even my original outfit looked out of place in the full-length mirror. At this stage, my face still had a hint of baby fat. Paired with these men's clothes, I looked like a teenager mistakenly wearing an elder's clothes, looking too young.
Zhong Mengfan walked out of the fitting room wearing the first set of men's clothing he had chosen and asked me, who was sitting on the sofa, "How is it?"
Because his voice and appearance have changed, and he is wearing this mature style of men's clothing, when Zhong Mengfan stands in front of me, I really have the illusion that he is an adult.
"Good. Let's try the other three sets as well. We don't know when we can recover, so just one set won't be enough."
Zhong Mengfan shook his head. "I've tried it once, and the size is right. I'll just wear this set and not change it. I won't try the other sets. It's too troublesome. I want to buy them right away."
"good."
"Xia Ye, why don't you choose some clothes? The clothes you're wearing don't fit you anymore."
"This store currently doesn't have any men's clothing that fits me."
“Where are you going to buy it?”
I pointed to the store next door. "Over there."
"Oh, that's the store where you bought clothes for me before." Zhong Mengfan said to the clerk again, "Hello, I want all these sets. We also need to go to the next door to take a look."
"Yes, guest."
I was about to take out my card, but the shopping guide walked past me and handed the bill directly to Zhong Mengfan.
"Guest, these are the clothes you just selected. Please check the quantity first."
"Thank you, that's all I need."
"Okay." The salesperson said, then looked at Zhong Mengfan and me and said, "Are you two brothers? You seem to have a very good relationship. It's rare to see an older brother shopping for clothes with his younger brother."
I:……
"Aha..." Zhong Mengfan gave an awkward smile, not knowing how to explain.
The shops across the street mostly sold youthful, energetic men's clothing. After carefully selecting, I managed to find a few wearable outfits. After changing into one of them, Zhong Mengfan and I got in the car and prepared to return to our home near the superhero headquarters.
Sitting in the car, Zhong Mengfan turned his head from time to time and glanced at me out of the corner of his eye.
I raised my eyes slightly and happened to meet his gaze. "What's wrong?"
"That's right, I've never seen Xia Ye like this before."
"Not to mention you, I haven't seen this in a long time." Then he thought, "Given our current situation, we can optimistically think that the problem can be solved the next time we enter the castle, but we must also prepare for the worst. Examples of irreversible changes caused by contact with extraordinary items are very rare, but they do exist."
Zhong Mengfan's strength increased due to his contact with the mirror, while my strength regressed due to the mirror. This should have been very disadvantageous to me. As the Green Forest Elf said, if I couldn't find a solution, I might have remained at Rank B.
But, what if this is the reason why I can't continue to be a partner with Zhong Mengfan?
Nightmare is not my real supernatural power.
A-class hero Night Demon, this identity is also my disguise.
Only Zhong Mengfan is the disciple I am truly teaching.
But he said he liked me not long ago, which is something that bothers me. After he confessed his love, I still haven't figured out a specific way to deal with this matter.
Now, I suddenly have an opportunity. I have become "weak", so I am no longer suitable to continue to guide the next legendary hero and be his partner.
——Zhong Mengfan and I can separate now.
I began to think seriously about this fleeting thought.
The only trouble is that I might have to maintain this appearance for a long time.
While I was still thinking, Zhong Mengfan showed a very self-blaming expression when he heard what I said, "If I were strong enough, I wouldn't have encountered this result. I insisted on going with you to find extraordinary items, but I couldn't help you at all, and I caused your supernatural powers to regress." He seemed to be in a state of self-loathing.
I explained, "Don't say that. The last hero who completed the mission couldn't use his abilities anymore. We still have a chance."
I could indeed use this as an excuse to end my partnership with Zhong Mengfan. But if I did that, the legendary hero Ranger might cease to exist, and Zhong Mengfan would be driven to self-blame for preventing his teacher from becoming an A-rank hero, making him unable to recover.
So I dismissed the thought that had just crossed my mind.
We still have to separate, but only after Zhong Mengfan becomes a heroic ranger.
"Your abilities have changed. Take some time to adjust. Once your new combat uniform is ready, we'll head back to the castle."
"good."
He called my name again, "Summer Night."
"Um"
"I'm not the best hero yet." Zhong Mengfan suddenly said to me, as if he had a premonition of something, "So, don't let go of me too soon."
He looked at me, waiting for my answer with a serious expression.
I have told countless lies in this world.
But now, since I don’t want to deceive Zhong Mengfan, I just answer him: OK.
I also don't think that I should admit the true thoughts that just flashed through my mind at this moment.
So I spoke, changing the subject. "You're improving—getting better, and becoming an even better hero. I'll teach you, I'll watch over you, and I'll be proud of you."
This compliment seemed to reassure him. Zhong Mengfan nodded and chuckled, "Yeah."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
