Vol 4 Chapter 34.2 (2/2)

Un, let’s see what’s written–

[Knowing how indecisive Xuan De is, I bet you can’t complete this task~~ By the way, if you fail to complete it, you will be punished~]

I angrily crumpled up the silk.

d.a.m.n it! I can’t believe xiao Yong is looking down on me! Alright, I’ll show you what I can do. No matter what, I’m an impulsive 21st century high schooler. How could I not have personal experiences of dating or at least heard of it?

… Un, I should be able to accomplish the task.

“What does Xuan De plan on buying?”

“Eh?! Ah, umm… Let me see…” I was unable to deal with the sudden question and looked about, hoping to find some inspiration, “Un… Umm, what about you, Feng Xian? What do you like to eat usually?”

Throwing the question back should be good for now. I can learn about what Feng Xian likes and can control the flow of the conversation as well.

“Anything I eat feels the same to me,” Feng Xian replied immediately, “Whether it’s vegetables or meat.”

“Oh? I see…”

“Un.”

…

Silence again. If this goes on, I really won’t be able to accomplish the task today. Moreover, to have me kiss Feng Xian is really too high a hurdle. No matter what, this isn’t the 21st century after all.

“Speaking of which, what’s up today? For Xuan De to invite me out.” Feng Xian asked as she twirled her fringe, and looked like she was at a loss as to what to do.

Come to think of it, this was the first time I invited her out. Given how sudden it was, it’s not strange that she feels that it’s weird.

“How should I put it?” I tried to find an appropriate reason within my limited vocabulary, “I guess I felt that it was a bit lonely to buy things alone.”

I immediately regretted what I said.

What the heck was that reason?! Won’t that kind of girly excuse just invite more suspicion?!

“I see, so that’s why you asked me to come along with you.” But somehow, Feng Xian accepted it and nodded. For some reason, she seemed to be really happy as well.

Never mind, as long as she doesn’t suspect me. Now then, we should go to some places that Feng Xian likes.

“Feng Xian, have you come to the market here before?”

“Un? Ah, yes. I’ve been here with Lord Guan Yu before.” Feng Xian said as she looked at a row of weapons displayed at a blacksmith nearby.

“Were there any places you liked? Any places that made you want to go back?”

“Un? Hmmm,” Feng Xian replied and began to head towards the row of weapons, “I always just followed along. Nowhere in particular seemed to interest me.”

“Eh? Nowhere at all?” I asked as I followed her.

“Un, it’s not like I didn’t like walking around or I didn’t like any of the places we went. It’s just that I don’t really know anything apart from fighting so I don’t really fit in with everyone else.” Feng Xian said as she began inspecting the weapons, “But I’m satisfied with things as they are since I never even had the chance to go out with other generals for fun before this.”

Feng Xian smiled as she said so but I could tell that her smile had a tinge of loneliness in it. This made me think back to my first conversation with Feng Xian. The Feng Xian now feels more amicable from before but she still felt distant and unapproachable.

Even if it wasn’t for the task, I should still do something here to help out Feng Xian as her lord.

She’s still a girl after all.

“Feng Xian.”

“Un…”

Before she could reply, I pulled her sleeve and led her away from the blacksmith.

No matter what, I just want to make today a happy one for Feng Xian.

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