Chapter 28: Chapter 0028: ‘Prosperity And Growth’ Set
Sui Li'er was still in a state of confusion. Chen Ling, on the other hand, ate without much enthusiasm.
After a while, Sui Li'er snapped out of her daze and asked, "Chen Ling… why can she see me?"
"Are there others who can see me too?" She looked at Chen Ling with hopeful eyes.
Chen Ling nodded, "Yes, there are many."
"Where are they?"
"In another world."
"Uh… Okay then." Sui Li'er pouted helplessly, then lowered her head and started eating.
After a while, Chen Ling pretended to be indifferent and said, "Do you want to eat mine? I ordered too much and can't finish it."
Sui Li'er glanced at the pile of food in front of him and couldn't help but think, 'Why order so much if you can't finish it? The Lord God is a bit wasteful. I'll take care of this in the future!'
Helping the Lord God eliminate leftovers! No more waste!
"Well… if you can't finish it, save it for me. I can eat it next time!"
Chen Ling glanced at her and said, "I'll just throw it away if I can't finish it later."
Sui Li'er whispered softly, "That's not good. It's too wasteful."
Chen Ling responded, "Eat. Stop talking nonsense."
With that, he quickly picked up many dishes from the disposable self-heating pot and placed them in front of her. Then, in a commanding tone, he said, "Hurry up and eat."
"Okay…" Sui Li'er picked up the bowl of food that Chen Ling had picked for her.
As she ate, she muttered softly in her mind: 'Telling me to eat… no need to be so fierce… sniffle… X﹏X'
Wow! This is so delicious!
Her face lit up with a pleasantly surprised expression, feeling her taste buds rejoicing. Chen Ling naturally noticed her expression but didn't say anything, focusing on his own meal.
Soon, Sui Li'er finished the bowl of food that Chen Ling had given her and was about to go for the leftover lunch. Unexpectedly, Chen Ling snatched her bowl again and filled it with another serving.
"I'm not eating anymore… If I eat more, I won't be able to eat lunch."
Chen Ling ignored her and continued eating.
Sui Li'er pursed her lips and reluctantly ate another bowl. Sure enough, after finishing it, she couldn't eat anymore.
"Ugh… I can't do it anymore… I'm so full…" She slumped onto the sofa, patting her belly with a look of discomfort.
Seeing this, Chen Ling couldn't help but comment, "If you can't eat, why did you eat so much?"
Sui Li'er bit her teeth slightly, feeling a little resentful. But she didn't say anything because, after all, Chen Ling was the one paying. In her heart, she also couldn't help but think: Did I eat a bit too much?
Burp Ah, so satisfying! I'm so full! Chen Ling suddenly burped and then slouched on the sofa with a satisfied expression.
Sui Li'er glanced over and noticed something. Chen Ling had finished eating that "Vitality Hot Pot" tonight, and there was nothing left. However, the pile of dishes from lunch was still there.
Suddenly, she understood and looked at Chen Ling, unable to help but ask: "Lord God…"
"Don't call me Lord God."
"Oh… Chen Ling… Did you do it on purpose?"
Chen Ling kept his eyes closed, not even lifting his eyelids. "I don't understand what you're saying."
"Um…" Sui Li'er felt a little scared that she might be overthinking things seeing Chen Ling's response.
"Is it that… you don't want me to eat the leftover dishes?"
Chen Ling remained expressionless and said: "You're thinking too much….Alright. I'm going to sleep."
Sui Li'er was taken aback for a moment and quickly opened her mouth: "Huh? But we…we…" She didn't finish her sentence.
Chen Ling glanced at her, didn't say anything, and walked to his room. Bang! The door closed, and he immediately fell asleep. This time, he was really asleep.
Sui Li'er muttered quietly when she saw him leave: "But we haven't even said a few words… sniffle…"
She also thought to herself: Why is the Lord God so tired… Didn't he just sleep in the afternoon? Maybe managing the world is too exhausting during normal times?
Then she glanced at the dishes on the table and said: "Forget it… I'll eat them tomorrow… I really can't eat anymore."
She sat on the sofa and glanced at the door of Chen Ling's room, feeling a bit reluctant. The Lord God goes to sleep so early… It's too bad.
Sui Li'er had no choice but to return to her own room.
However, she couldn't fall asleep. She had just slept in the afternoon, so she could only lie in bed, staring at the ceiling. Her mind kept replaying the events of the day she met Chen Ling. As she thought about it, she couldn't help but break into a silly smile. "Hehe~"
In just a day and a half, Sui Li'er had gained a basic understanding of Chen Ling.
Although the Lord God spoke harshly, he was actually very gentle.
Although the Lord God always pretended not to care, he still cared about her.
As she continued to think, she became more and more energetic. She couldn't sleep anymore. Chen Ling's figure always lingered in her mind.
When will it be morning? When it's morning, the Lord God will wake up, right? Then we can play together! Hehe.
Excitedly, she looked up at the clock hanging on the wall, only to be disappointed. "Why is it only 2 o'clock…"
"Please let it be morning soon…" So she entered a mode of mumbling, as if she was reciting a spell.
As she kept mumbling, she fell asleep. It was the most restful night she had in many years.
In a clean and comfortable room, there was no cold night breeze, and the temperature was just right. There was a bed and a warm, fragrant blanket. All of this was something she had never dared to imagine before. Because it was so cozy, she slept until 8 o'clock.
Until she heard a knock on the door from outside: "Is anyone there? Food delivery! Please open the door~"
It was the cute little fox from last night.
"Is anyone there? Food delivery! Open the door!" The little fox shouted for a while, and Sui Li'er finally woke up.
She rubbed her eyes drowsily: "One moment~ I'm coming!"
Sui Li'er got dressed quickly and hurriedly went out.
"Hello~ Your order of the Monster Realm's single female power-boosting breakfast~"
"Eh? It's you again?" Sui Li'er saw the little fox with a joyful expression.
"Yes~ It's me again~ Good morning!" After saying that, she entered the room with the box just like last night. She helped Sui Li'er take everything out.
"Let me do that for you." Sui Li'er felt a little embarrassed standing there.
The little fox smiled: "No need, it's my job."
"Oh… um… how old are you?"
"Me? I'm 12 years old!"
Sui Li'er exclaimed: "So young!"
"Yes~ In our world, you have to start working at 10 years old."
"Wow… that's tough…"
"Hehe, it's not too bad. But sister, your boyfriend treats you well. This single female power-boosting breakfast is quite valuable. It's almost equal to my monthly salary."
"Huh? Really… um… I think he ordered it for himself."
"Hmm? No, he specified it for you. Besides, this is a female power-boosting set. What would a man do with it?"
"Oh…" Sui Li'er was a bit confused and nodded: "So, how much does this cost?"
"100,000 system coins~"
"Huh?"
"100,000?" Although Sui Li'er didn't understand what system coins were, she understood 100,000!
"So expensive! Why?" Sui Li'er was dumbfounded. A breakfast for 100,000? What a joke.
The little fox chuckled at her reaction: "Hehe, this power-boosting breakfast is extraordinary, you know."
"This soup is made from the tail of the Dawn Python, a powerful tonic! It not only replenishes spiritual energy but also promotes longevity and beauty!"
"This meat patty is made from the flesh of the Milky Way Koi, also a powerful tonic!"
"And this…" The little fox went on a long spiel, but Sui Li'er couldn't understand a single word. She nodded blankly.
After finishing, the little fox looked at Sui Li'er with envy: "Your boyfriend is quite generous."
Sui Li'er blushed and tried to explain in a small voice: "I… actually I'm not his girlfriend…"
The little fox smiled: "Oh, don't be shy. Living together, I get it."
Sui Li'er blushed and her thoughts became a bit jumbled, but she insisted: "Liv… I'm just staying temporarily… We're pure!"
"Oh?" The little fox thought for a moment: "Then he must be trying to pursue you."
"Ah? Really?" Sui Li'er looked at the little fox in confusion.
The little fox nodded earnestly: "It must be. He ordered meals in advance for the next few days, and they're all various power-boosting sets."
"So these days, you should see me every day! Hehe!"
Sui Li'er: "He ordered for several days?"
While arranging the dishes, the little fox said: "Well, we have all kinds of sets – ones for replenishing energy, nourishing blood, skincare, spiritual nourishment, aiding sleep…"
"Oh, by the way, there's also a 'prosperity and growth' set… hehe~" As the little fox said this, she glanced at Sui Li'er's chest area, wearing a mysterious smile. She even gestured with her hands, indicating something:
"Eating it will really make you grow bigger! Hehehe…"
Sui Li'er: ???
Grow bigger? What on earth? Is this real… really?
"He must be interested in you, that's why he's treating you so well."
"After all, you're so beautiful."
"Am I… really beautiful?"
"Of course! But Mr. Chen Ling is also very handsome…"
"Yes!" Sui Li'er suddenly grinned, revealing her cute little fang: "He's really handsome! Hehe~"
The little fox chuckled softly: "Then you better seize the opportunity and don't let him chase for too long. Once you're ready, just agree to him. Men's patience is not that abundant, you know."
Sui Li'er nodded in a somewhat understanding manner: "Oh…"
"Alright, I have to go now. Enjoy your meal, and I wish you two will be together soon."
"Tha… thank you…"
Then the little fox disappeared from the room.
Sui Li'er could still feel her face burning. She secretly glanced at Chen Ling's room.
Is he really pursuing me? Is he?
Maybe not.
But… will that thing really make me grow bigger? Sui Li'er couldn't help but lower her head and take a peek, even though she couldn't see anything.
Ew… shake~ shake~!
She quickly shook her head to clear her mind of such thoughts. What am I thinking! I shouldn't think about it! We're pure!
Chen Ling didn't actually think about all that. He simply ordered the entire set for girls. He didn't even notice the "prosperity and growth" set.
Sui Li'er looked at his room door and couldn't help but wonder: By the way, is he still asleep? Is he not eating?
Unable to resist, Sui Li'er walked to Chen Ling's room and gently knocked on the door:
"God… Chen Ling?"
No response.
"Chen Ling? Are you up?"
"Oh, mighty Lord God~"
Still no response.
Oh well.
Chen Ling can't be awakened by her soft voice while he's sleeping. He wears earplugs, so if there's something important, the system will wake him directly.
Sui Li'er was also afraid of disturbing him, so she was just testing the waters. She ended up eating her meal alone, feeling lonely.
After finishing, she sat in the living room quietly, waiting and daydreaming, waiting for Chen Ling to wake up. But she waited and waited, and he never woke up. In the meantime, she even sneaked to Chen Ling's room door and listened for a while. There was no sound coming from Chen Ling's room.
"So boring…" Sui Li'er sat on the couch, bored, picking at her fingers, unable to help but sigh. Today, she learned another thing: the Lord God can sleep a lot!
By noon, the little fox came again, bringing another nourishing meal.
After finishing her lunch, Sui Li'er felt warm all over and couldn't help but want to take a nap while lying on the couch. She thought to herself: If the Lord God comes out, it will wake me up… I'm so sleepy… I'll just sleep for a while.
That nap lasted until evening.
The little fox came knocking again, delivering the nighttime skincare set to Sui Li'er.
Sui Li'er looked blankly at Chen Ling's room: "Chen Ling~ Are you awake?"
Still no response.
Has he awakened at all? How long has he been sleeping for!?
"Did he… leave?" Sui Li'er couldn't help but think of this possibility.
Did he leave!?
Her heart suddenly started to ache.
He probably wouldn't, right? The Lord God promised me that he wouldn't leave. I have to believe in the Lord God!
Yes!
Then Sui Li'er took a deep breath and returned to the living room to eat the so-called skincare set. But as she ate, she couldn't continue eating. She still wanted to make sure whether Chen Ling was still here or not!
At this moment, Chen Ling was only wearing a pair of boxers, sprawled out in a carefree manner, snoring loudly. His brows were furrowed, as if he was having a bad dream.
In the dream world:
Sui Li'er sat on the ground, crying uncontrollably. Chen Ling was beside her, trying his best to console her, but to no avail.
"Don't cry, stop crying… If you cry again, I'll cover your mouth!"
"Sob… sob…"
"You…" Chen Ling's eyes suddenly focused, and he grabbed her chin, kissing her on the lips.
In the dream, both Chen Ling and Sui Li'er were stunned. What the heck!
Startled, Chen Ling jolted awake from the bed. He opened his eyes, unable to believe what had just happened, and remained in a daze. What the heck… What kind of dream did I have just now!?
He lowered his head and glanced down, only to find his little buddy standing proudly.
Meanwhile, Sui Li'er softly spoke a sentence at the door: "Lord God… Can I come in?"
However, Chen Ling had his earplugs on and couldn't hear anything.
She gently opened the door.