[You arrive in Changkong City with Hua. During the summer vacation, out of boredom, you both start working part-time jobs.]
[Because Hua's father was not hospitalized, her mood was not affected.]
[However, due to Hua's sense of style, she still appears a bit strange among her peers.]
[For this reason, with one month left before the start of school, you finally convince Hua to go shopping with you for a new set of clothes.]
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Changkong City was indeed a beautiful place.
As Fu Li and Hua walked side-by-side down the wide street, they inevitably attracted curious or scrutinizing glances from passersby.
Most of the looks directed at Fu Li were from older women and girls his age, gazes filled with appreciation. Just as men enjoy looking at beautiful women, women also enjoy looking at handsome young men.
However, the looks Fu Hua received were mostly strange ones, partly because of her old-fashioned and plain attire, and partly because of her earnest, straight-laced aura.
In short, these two individuals, who seemed so different in style, gave off an exceptionally harmonious feeling when they walked together.
"Brother, I feel like… they're all looking at me."
Feeling the gazes of others, Hua subconsciously shrank behind Fu Li.
She was not yet the Immortal of the future, but just a shy, introverted little girl who was afraid of not fitting in.
Before, she had no one to rely on, so she could only endure it silently and grow up in that environment. But now…
"Haha, Hua, you don't need to pay any mind to what others think."
A hand naturally came to rest on her head, ruffling her hair. His gentle, sunny voice perfectly soothed the anxiety in her heart.
"You just don't know how to dress yourself up. Trust me, once you change your outfit, everyone, boys and girls alike, will fall in love with you."
"Brother, what are you talking about! What's this about falling in love!" Hearing Fu Li's words, Hua's face couldn't help but turn red.
For a girl her age, words like "love" were truly embarrassing, okay!
Fu Li: "Hehe, alright, alright, I get it. No falling in love. But you do want to look a little prettier, right?"
"Well, that's true…" Hua clasped her hands behind her back and nodded shyly.
Fu Li smiled but said no more, leading her directly to the Qian Da Mall.
As one of Changkong City's largest commercial and cultural centers, it had the richest selection of both food and clothing.
"Hello, welcome."
Upon seeing the two customers, the saleswoman's eyes lit up, and she came forward with a cheerful smile.
From her years of experience, she could tell that the young man was a natural clothes horse. As for the girl beside him, although she was dressed a bit plainly, she was a diamond in the rough.
With just a little styling, she would be the type to charm everyone, young and old, male and female.
"Mm, I don't need any clothes for myself. Could you please help me see what clothes would suit my little sister?"
Looking at this store, one of the most famous brands in all of Shenzhou, Fu Li confidently entrusted his sister to the saleswoman.
"Of course. For your sister, if she likes a girlish style, I recommend this 'Spring Breeze Journey' set. But if she prefers a more androgynous style, I recommend this 'Night Squire' set."
As the saying goes, every clothing salesperson has a maiden's heart hidden within. When they see a beautiful person, they can't help but want to dress them up.
In the end, while Hua was in a shy and dizzy stupor, she tried on more than a dozen outfits.
And when Fu Li saw Hua dressed in the Night Squire outfit, he seemed to vaguely catch a flash of adoration in the saleswoman's eyes.
No wonder they call her the ultimate heart-stealer.
Fu Li nodded and readily paid for three sets of clothes: Spring Breeze Journey, Onyx Simurgh, and Night Squire.
As the saleswoman beamed with the joy of having landed a big sale, Hua carried the bags, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Brother, did we buy too much? These clothes don't look cheap."
"Hehe, don't worry, I have money," Fu Li said, patting his shoulder with a constant smile.
"Besides, what kind of brother worries about money when buying clothes for his sister? Don't overthink it, okay?"
"Alright, then… thank you, Brother." Feeling the hand messing with her hair, Hua lowered her head shyly, her grip on the bags tightening.
Even though we're not related by blood, it's so nice to have a brother like him, Hua thought from the bottom of her heart.
"Let's go, Hua. It's Thursday, I'll treat you to something delicious."
"Okay, I know, Brother."
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[During the final stretch of summer vacation, you and Hua continue your leisurely and cheerful part-time work life.]
[On one occasion, after the coffee shop owner saw Hua come to work wearing the Night Squire outfit, she immediately decided to let Hua work in her own clothes.]
[Although Hua was a bit embarrassed, she agreed to the owner's request.]
[As a result, a rumor quickly spread among the young girls in the vicinity.]
[They say that at the coffee shop next to Changkong High, a pair of siblings have appeared who are not only super good-looking but also incredibly gentle.]
[Ever since this rumor started, many young girls have been frequently visiting the area just for a chance to exchange a few words with the siblings.]
[During this time, Hua also made a few friends. While chatting in their spare time, she was surprised to find out that they were also going to be students at Changkong High.]
[The girls all expressed their admiration and curiosity upon learning that you both know martial arts.]
[To this, your inner thoughts are that they are all a bunch of shallow creatures, far inferior to your Hua.]
[During this period, you find an excuse to leave home for three days. You travel to the newly established MOTHs Who Chase the Flame and offer your 'blessings' at their founding celebration banquet.]
[You then proceed to round up the entire high command, who were conveniently gathered together, and inject them with the 'Śeṣa' virus.]
[With the lives of the MOTHs' leadership firmly in your grasp, you find an opportunity to have a scientific discussion with Mobius about biology.]
[After settling the MOTHs' problem, you return to Changkong City.]
[Finally, the ordinary summer vacation comes to an end, and you both are about to enter Changkong High to begin your student life.]
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"Hello everyone, my name is Hua. I come from a rather remote town. I'm good at martial arts and sports. It's nice to meet you all."
On the classroom podium, as Hua finished her self-introduction, the students who were curious about her broke into applause.
Watching the slightly anxious Hua on the stage, Fu Li couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
Leaving some good memories for Hua's student life… that doesn't sound too bad.