Chapter 27: Xiao Lingling buys new clothes

  "Why don't we go to that noodle shop instead?"

  Chu Nan took a glance at the small shop pointed by Ling Luo Xi, and smiled to ask: "Didn't you say we're going to have a big meal? Can rice noodles be considered a big meal?"

  "You guys want to eat, right!" Ling Luo Xi said with a pout, "Whatever you guys want to eat is considered a big meal, okay?"

  "Let's go, let's go." Chu Nan smiled and pulled Zero Luo Xi's hand into the rice noodle shop, finding an empty table to sit down.

  A middle-aged male boss walked over, grinning and said: "What are you two eating? Looking at you both, you're a university couple, right? Young man, you're still lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend. I've lived for over 40 years and have never seen anyone like her."

  Ling Luo Creek smiled and said: "Uncle, even if you flatter us, we won't give you a tip."

  "Haha, you're such an interesting kid! Let's order now, today's meal is on me!"

  "No way." Chu Nan handed the menu to Ling Luoxi and looked at the boss, "This is me treating my girlfriend."

  "Alright alright, I won't argue with you guys. I'm just being polite, who doesn't want to make money, haha!"

  Chu Nan also smiled, this uncle is really interesting.

  The noodles are served, and the boss smiled: "You eat, there is vinegar and chili over there, be careful not to scald yourself while eating."

  Chu Nan handed the money to the boss, and after the boss took it, he smiled and said: "I'll go busy with business first, won't disturb you little lovers' sweet time, haha."

  After seeing that big mouth go entertain other guests, Ling Luo Xi leaned on the table and chuckled: "Is this uncle a chatterbox or what!"

  Chu Nan smiled and said, "I think people are quite good."

  Zero Creek smiled and looked at Chu Nan: "Is it because he said you and I are a little couple?"

  Chu Nan picked up his chopsticks and tapped Zero Luo's head: "Eat your rice noodles, you talk too much."

  Ling Luo Creek lowered his head and pinched a handful of rice flour, secretly smiling: "Hmph, it's obvious that you're showing signs of guilt."

  Two people ate and chatted, the two bowls of rice noodles were quickly finished. Zero Creek patted his stomach and smiled: "I'm full."

  "Hey, have you guys heard? The medical competition hosted by the Northern Medical Association is about to start its preliminary round. I saw the news yesterday and it said that registration can begin tomorrow."

  "Oh, you're talking about that medical competition, haha, I wonder who will represent Jiangwan City this time. I heard that just being the first place in Jiangwan City alone comes with a prize of 5 million! If we get the first place in the whole competition, aside from the prize money, there are even more generous material rewards."

  "Wow, material rewards are nothing, the most important thing is that I can directly obtain the physician qualification of the Northern Medical Association, hehe, what a great power and status it has for medical school doctors, all major hospitals across the country will be scrambling to get them."

  "Haha, if it's that good, why don't you go too? Even if you only get first place in Jiangwan City, there's a cash prize of 5 million!"

  "Do you think anyone can get first place? Even if it's just our Jiangwan City, there are still hidden dragons. I heard that last year two department heads from the Jiangwan City Central Hospital didn't believe in themselves and insisted on participating, but the best result they got was third place, losing face completely. And what about me, a small medical college student who hasn't even received my diploma yet? Am I going there to be humiliated? Just eat your rice noodles!"

  Chu Nan and Ling Luo Creek were quietly listening there, until the other party stopped speaking. Chu Nan turned his head to look at the two people eating dinner opposite him and asked: "I'd like to ask, where do you sign up for the medical competition?"

  "Do you even need to ask?" one of them said without lifting his head, "Of course it's at the Jiangwan City Medical Association."

  "Oh, thank you both." Chu Nan smiled and stood up, "Xiao Ling, let's go, I'll take you shopping."

  After Chu Nan left, a man who came with the group poked the man who had just answered Chu Nan and stared at the direction of the door where Chu Nan had left, muttering: "Hey, hey, did you see that? The person who was just talking to you is Xiao Shen Yi."

  "Little divine doctor? Which little divine doctor?" By the time this person raised his head, Chu Nan had already disappeared.

  "Ah, it must be that young miracle doctor, of course, it's that young miracle doctor who heals people on the riverbank!"

  "Whoa!" The guy suddenly stood up, "Why didn't you say so earlier? Our school's girls all secretly talk about the young medical genius every day. If I get an autograph, I'll be mobbed by them when I get back!"

  He rushed out in a hurry, but it was just a vast sea of people, and Chunan had already disappeared from sight.

  "Brother Chu, shouldn't you be signing up for the competition tomorrow?"

  "Yes, on one hand, I'm planning to get a good ranking, you also heard that the first place has a very high status, and at that time, I'll heavily slap Zheng's face. On the other hand, actually, I'm also doing it for Old Master, he taught me so many skills, I won't let him down like this. Moreover, maybe I can meet some formidable opponents in the competition and strive to improve further."

  Ling Luo Creek smiled and said: "Then I'll congratulate you in advance on winning first place in this medical competition!"

  "Hah, it's not that easy. Didn't those two just say so? Just Jiangwan City alone is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Let's just do our best and leave the rest to fate." Although he said this with his mouth, Chu Nan's eyes shone with confident light. Having followed the old man for over a decade, if he were to fail now, it would be too embarrassing for the old man.

  I want to eat Haagen-Dazs ice cream.

  "Buy!"

  I want to eat cotton candy.

  "Buy!"

  "I want the toy in that little kid's hand."

  "My god, can't even let go of what's in a kid's hands? I'll buy you an exact same one when I have time..."

  Ling Luo was skipping ahead, holding a cold drink in one hand and cotton candy in the other. After finishing everything, she shamelessly licked her fingers, causing Chu Nan to shake his head repeatedly. However, deep down, he felt nothing but joy, as if being with this little girl always made him feel so happy.

  Two people arrived at a women's clothing store. Ling Luo Xi pulled on Chu Nan's arm, her eyes full of expectation as she said: "Big bad egg, help me pick one out."

  "Why don't you go pick some yourself?"

  "You can't even pick out clothes properly, it's all a jumbled mess!"

  "Alright... You don't call me a big bad guy anymore, I'll help you pick."

  "Hey, don't be so petty." Zero Luo Creek chuckled and said, "Alright then, I won't call you a big bad egg anymore. How's that? Big bad egg."

  Forget it, getting this little girl to listen is an impossible task. Chun Nan didn't bother with the issue anymore and started scanning the store. The salesgirl walked over and said in a sweet voice: "Sir, are you looking for summer clothes for this lady? I can recommend two sets that look quite matching..."

  Ling Luo Creek suddenly glared with her eyes, like a small tiger: "No need for your recommendation, get out!"

  The salesgirl didn't expect such a young girl to suddenly throw a tantrum, so she just smiled and walked away.

  Chu Nan turned around and saw this scene, bitterly smiling: "Others didn't have any malicious intentions."

  "But I just want you to personally help me pick it out. Whether it looks good or not, this is the first piece of clothing you've given me."

  In the south of Chu, a warmth arose in his heart, and he couldn't bear to blame this little girl anymore. Finally, when he saw a short skirt, his eyes lit up, and he pointed at the skirt and said to the salesgirl, "That one, take it down and let her try it on."

  "Good." The salesgirl took down the skirt and handed it to Zero Creek, who smiled happily in her hands, winking at Chu Nan, "Big bad guy, wait for me here for a bit, I'm going to try on clothes."

  After finishing speaking, Ling Luo Xi jumped and ran into the fitting room and locked the door from inside.

  The salesgirl smiled and asked: "Sir, is she your girlfriend? She's really cute."

  "Really!" Chu Nan hesitated for a moment and suddenly said from the bottom of his heart, "I think so too."

  The salesgirl smiled and began to entertain other customers. Chu Nan, feeling bored, wandered to the door of the fitting room and heard the rustling sound of clothes being taken off inside. Chu Nan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he cleared his throat, saying seriously: "Xiao Ling, are you in there?"

  "What's wrong with you, big bad egg? I'm changing clothes!"

  "I was wondering if it's convenient for me to go in? I'm afraid there might be bad people hiding inside, and you're alone in there, you might get bullied."

  Ling Luo Xi shouted angrily inside: "Get out!"

  Chu Nan immediately pulled his neck back and smiled awkwardly, while the two salesgirls nearby both lowered their heads and giggled.

  After waiting for another two minutes, the door of the fitting room was opened from inside. Zero Luo Creek walked out from inside. Almost in an instant, everyone's gaze in the entire women's clothing store fell on Zero Luo Creek. The top half of the dress she wore was black, revealing half of her arm, and the chest area had a delicate pink flower, looking pure and seductive. The skirt below had not yet reached the knee position, with multiple colors of plaid alternating, Zero Luo Creek wearing it looked even more innocent, even more charming, as if she were a princess who walked out of a fairy tale, so captivating that people couldn't help themselves.

  Ling Luo Creek twirled around in front of Chu Nan, her two hands grasping the hem of her skirt on both sides. Her beautiful eyes stared unwaveringly at Chu Nan as she cooed, "Does it look good?"

  "Good... really good." Chu Nan's gaze almost couldn't move away from Zero Luo Xi's body.

  Ling Luo Xi's eyes sparkled with cunning light, and she said in a delicate voice: "Really good-looking? Oh, it seems to be really good-looking. Looking at your appearance, it seems like you're going to devour someone."

  Chu Nan was teased by Ling Luo, so she quickly withdrew her gaze, thickened her skin, and said seriously: "Who said that? I just appreciated the beauty. This skirt really matches you. Let me help you pick a few more."

  "Heh heh, one is enough. If you want to give me more, wait till next time." Zero Luo Xi's eyes sparkled with an inexplicable light, "This time, you're only allowed to give me one piece, so that this dress can become one-of-a-kind... In the future, no matter where I go, whether you're by my side or not, I'll wear it on my body..."

  Chu Nan looked at Ling Luo Xi and listened to what she said, for a moment he felt vaguely sad and his heart was filled with an inexplicable sense of unease.