Huang Feizhang was saved.
The rescue was extremely humiliating, which infuriated Huang Feizhang, who was furious at the fat man who had given him the terrible idea. However, due to the rules, he dared not lay a hand on him.
According to the rules of the pedestrian street, each person must enjoy the "Happy Experience" program at one store. There are many shops on the pedestrian street, and the group decided to try them all out.
Since Fatty, Huang Feizhang, and Sister Hong had already used up their newbie protection, Xiao Ye was chosen to go first. Anyway, even if the rules were triggered, Xiao Ye wouldn't die thanks to the newbie protection.
Xiao Ye chose Guyue Bookstore. Being a bookworm, she naturally wanted to choose the area she was most familiar with.
Upon entering the bookstore, the group immediately noticed a set of bookstore rules prominently displayed in the most conspicuous place:
"Bookstores prohibit loud noises that disturb other readers."
"Each customer may only choose one book to browse; changes or duplicate selections are not permitted."
Customers are prohibited from taking any books out of the store.
"Books cannot be returned or exchanged once opened."
"If the first page of the book is blank after you open it, please put the book back on the shelf immediately and turn around and leave the bookstore."
"Reading books shouldn't kill you, right?" Huang Feizhang muttered.
Sister Hong hugged Lingling tightly, trying to stop her from running around.
"Not necessarily." Xiao Ye adjusted her glasses and lowered her voice. "Once books are opened, they can't be returned or exchanged, but you can't take them out of the bookstore either..."
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Seeing this, Xiao Ye said, "But bookstores nowadays usually have sample copies or secondhand books. Let's go look for some, so it won't be considered 'opening' them."
The fat man asked timidly, "But how do I know if I've truly experienced the joy of reading?"
This question stumped everyone. Under such circumstances, expecting people to enjoy the pleasure of reading is simply asking the impossible.
Everyone looked at Xiao Ye. As the only scholar present, she had become the backbone of the group.
Xiao Ye gritted her teeth and said, "Finish reading a book?"
"I've finished reading one!" Huang Feizhang exclaimed in a low voice, "By the time I finish, the daylily will be cold!"
Xiao Ye was sweating profusely. Her eyes darted around a few times before her gaze fell on Lingling.
"I've got it!" Xiao Ye whispered, "These kinds of stores all have children's picture books, a dozen or so pages each, lots of pictures and few words, let's look at that one."
Having no other choice, they could only follow Xiao Ye's advice and search for old children's picture books. They found some, but no one dared to touch them.
As the only one still within the newbie protection period, Xiao Ye naturally took the lead. Looking around, sweating profusely, gritting her teeth, she picked up a picture book and opened it…
The first page of the picture book has text.
Xiao Ye breathed a sigh of relief, stood still, and began to turn over the contents with trembling hands.
Sweat trickled down Xiaoye's smooth chin;
The others' hands trembled slightly as they held their breath and watched her nervously.
Xiao Ye slowly turned the pages of the picture book, and in the blink of an eye, she reached the last page. She closed the book, and nothing happened.
Everyone was overjoyed. If this was what it meant to experience happiness, then they could too!
The group picked out picture books to read, and Sister Hong, quick as a flash, grabbed the thinnest one and stuffed it into Lingling's hand.
A group of adults of varying ages were browsing children's picture books in a bookstore, their expressions serious yet sporting perfunctory smiles. The scene was undeniably dryly humorous.
Lingling obediently turned to the first page of the picture book, and the camera gave a close-up of the girl's eyes. The child's eyes were clear and bright, as beautiful as the ocean.
"Mom, Mom..."
A girl's childish voice rang out.
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