Chapter 14
If someone were to ask: What gifts were popular on campus around 2000? Kim Cho-wan would undoubtedly answer without hesitation: crystal glass balls filled with snowflakes and little figures.
The main reason is that she really liked it at that age and really hoped that a friend would give it to her.
Unfortunately, she had no friends.
Jin Chuwan looked at the various adorable ornaments on the shelf and suddenly hesitated. If she counted from elementary school, this was already the twelfth crystal ball she was going to give to Cheng Ya.
Isn't this a bit perfunctory?
At this moment, Li Xing'en also bent down to look at the handicrafts displayed in the shop window.
Because standing behind Kim Cho-wan, from the wrong angle, the boy would appear to be leaning on the girl's shoulder.
"Does your aunt like this?"
Lee Sung-eun's voice was very close, and Kim Cho-wan subconsciously moved to the side.
"It's not that I like it, I just think it's kind of cute."
Once you reach a certain age, it seems inappropriate to linger too long in front of things that lack practicality. Even after being reborn, Jin Chuwan still habitually uses her survival experience from her previous life to deal with all the problems she encounters.
Whether it's avoiding the main character, studying hard, or shifting your gaze away from the cute dolls.
If you already know the outcome of something, or if you already know whether something is right or wrong, there's no need to waste time choosing or deciding.
Just make a direct decision.
"Hello, please wrap this up." Jin Chuwan greeted the sales clerk.
In the end, she chose a crystal glass ball containing a maple tree.
When the salesperson came over to pack it, they gently shook it. Jin Chuwan's gaze lingered briefly as maple leaves suddenly floated up inside. She probably would never put such a 'useless' thing on her own desk, but it would be nice if it could be placed on Cheng Ya's desk.
After Jin Chuwan finished paying, she noticed that Li Xing'en was still bent over and looking at the shop window. She walked over and imitated Li Xing'en by supporting herself on her knees.
"What's up? Is there anything you like? I can give it to you."
The boy lowered his eyelids slightly, glanced at Jin Chuwan leaning against him, and then pointed to the puppy pendant squatting next to the crystal ball.
"Hello, I'd like to wrap this up."
This was said to the sales clerk.
It was just a small pendant, nothing fancy to package. But when the salesperson saw the boy's heartwarming smile, she couldn't resist tying it into a complicated floral knot and then gave him a cute paper bag as a gift.
Kim Cho-wan looked up at Lee Sung-eun and suddenly felt a pang of emotion. It seems that beauty is always a weapon, no matter what...
"I should have brought you out more often in the past..."
You should be able to save a lot of money and get a lot of free gifts.
Li Xingen didn't react for a moment when he heard the murmur. He looked at Jin Chuwan blankly, but he quickly guessed what it meant.
"Then it's settled."
The boy placed the paper bag containing the puppy into Jin Chuwan's hand.
"Auntie, remember to come visit me often."
Just then, the bus arrived, and Jin Chuwan, busy catching it, forgot to take a closer look at the meaning in the boy's eyes.
After getting on the bus, Jin Chuwan remembered the conversation from earlier and looked back at Li Xing'en.
The boy's appearance was so beautiful that Kim Cho-wan clearly noticed the blush on the face of the girl standing next to Lee Sung-eun, but Lee Sung-eun didn't seem to notice.
He seemed to be in a good mood, and when he noticed Jin Chuwan's gaze, he moved slightly closer.
The boy leaned forward, appearing to listen attentively. Jin Chuwan, who hadn't planned to say anything, suddenly tensed up, as if she would be letting someone down if she didn't say anything.
"Oh, um... was that puppy a gift for me?"
Jin Chuwan had already put the paper bag in her coat pocket. As soon as she asked the question, she immediately regretted it.
Asking such a question is like asking Li Xing'en for a gift, when she was just asking her to take it.
She's an adult, how could she accept something from a child...
The bus moved slowly forward, a gentle breeze blowing in through the windows. Perhaps because the timing was perfect and the sunlight was warm, Jin Chuwan relaxed after her brief moment of unease.
It's all just a joke anyway...
"yes."
Li Xing'en nodded with a smile.
Don't you think that puppy looks a lot like me?
Upon hearing this, Jin Chuwan looked up in surprise.
"If I give my little dog, which looks like me, to my aunt, does that mean I'm keeping her company?"
The boy leaned closer with his head down. He seemed to be in a really good mood. His light-colored eyes were slightly narrowed, and the curve of his lips was also very attractive.
Jin Chuwan glanced subconsciously at the girl next to Li Xingen.
Could they have overheard us...?
What nonsense is this child spouting in public?
Jin Chuwan glared at the boy beside her, but after seeing the boy's puzzled expression, she sighed in defeat.
You should talk to Lily when you have time. With Li Xing'en's looks, it's bound to cause problems if he treats girls like this casually.
Absolutely—
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After a while, the bus stopped at the station, and the two got off one after the other.
Jin Chuwan looked at the building in front of her. She had originally planned to spend the whole morning choosing a gift for Cheng Ya, but she didn't expect to find a suitable one so quickly.
Now, it's her turn to accompany Li Xing'en on her business.
But she was having second thoughts.
Is this really okay?
Last night, when she heard Li Xing'en say on the phone that she had a stalker, she decided to help her deal with the guy almost without hesitation.
But now Kim Cho-wan felt inexplicably uneasy.
Because Li Xingen's battle plan was actually to pretend to be a couple—
Although this is probably quite common in online novels, no one in the real world would do such a thing.
Shouldn't we have called the police first?
"Don't worry, Auntie, I'll protect you."
The boy smiled and put his arm around Jin Chuwan's shoulder before walking into the mall.
"There's a really nice arcade on the third floor. I come back here to relax when I'm feeling down. There's also a bookstore downstairs... Anyway, I'll take you to my usual spots. If that stalker is around, he should notice us."
Jin Chuwan glanced at the arm on her shoulder, then at the bustling shopping mall.
"Xing En, will this really work?"
Looking at the slightly flustered Jin Chuwan, Li Xing'en's smile deepened.
"Auntie, you need to be more natural, otherwise people won't believe you."
Jin Chuwan was about to get angry when she was rejected despite her good intentions, but then she heard the boy continue.
“Actually, starting last month, I began receiving anonymous letters. They included not only love letters but also many photos of my daily life. Although it was obvious that they were taken without my knowledge, I felt that the person who took them must be someone close to me, or someone I know…”
"Besides, you know my family's situation is special, and I don't want my mom to worry about this, so... Auntie, please help me, okay?"
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