42: Chapter 42 Qi Lian's Gift

Moreover, these clothes really suited Jiang Qin. Especially with her petite frame and that baby-fat face, she really looked a bit like an elementary school student.

“That’s right~ Our Little Ying is so pretty!”

“Brother, take the camera. Be sure to take lots of pictures later~” Tang Xiaotang said, handing a point-and-shoot camera to Fang Xun.

Of course, Fang Xun dared not underestimate this camera in the slightest.

Just that tiny little red logo on it represented its prestige.

Prestige. So much prestige.

Besides the one for Fang Xun, Tang Xiaotang also hung a camera on herself, maintaining her persona as a know-it-all.

“Brother, we’re going to play now. Remember to take pictures! Make sure they’re beautiful. Good luck, Brother.”

With that, Tang Xiaotang pulled Jiang Qin along with Shen Yue and Qi Lian to wander around the various booths here.

Fang Xun also found himself lost among the dazzling array of stalls.

Fang Xun had just spent a moment reminiscing about his own fleeting youth, but when he turned his head, where were they?

In the blink of an eye, the girls had all vanished.

Fang Xun: “?”

The place was packed with people, making it hard to search. He tried calling Jiang Qin, but she didn't answer.

The noise here was too loud; it was indeed difficult to hear.

Fang Xun had no choice but to first send a message to Jiang Qin and wait for her reply.

After sending the message, Fang Xun, holding the camera, began strolling among the stalls.

“The fans of the Great Sage are really increasing,” Fang Xun noted, having already seen several people dressed as the Great Sage along the way.

The number of stalls selling Great Sage masks had also significantly increased.

“Hmm?”

Fang Xun looked at the items around and actually discovered something good.

“Bandit’s head cover?”

Fang Xun looked at a black head covering. This was much better than black silk stockings!

When folded, it was just a small bundle that could be tucked directly into a pocket. If trouble arose, he could just pull it over his head.

“How much?” Fang Xun asked directly.

“Five dollars.”

“Sold.”

Fang Xun generously spent five yuan to acquire this disguise prop.

Strolling further, Fang Xun also found an antique stall.

“There really are a lot of good things here,” Fang Xun clicked his tongue in admiration.

“Brother, do you like these?”

A young girl’s voice came from behind Fang Xun.

“It’s alright, they’re just rare,” Fang Xun replied casually.

“Hmm?”

After speaking, Fang Xun only then reacted and turned around to look. He saw Marisa standing right behind him.

At this moment, she was steadying her enormous hat, looking curiously at the items on the stall.

“Qi Lian, why did you come over?” Fang Xun asked curiously. “Where did you all go just now? Where are the others?”

As Fang Xun spoke, he checked his phone again.

The message sent to Jiang Qin still hadn't been replied to. Clearly, the girls were having a great time.

“I don’t know. I stopped for a moment, and they were gone,” Qi Lian said with some helplessness.

Just as Qi Lian was speaking, a message popped up on Fang Xun’s phone from Tang Xiaotang.

“Brother, Qi Lian is missing! Is she with you?”

“She is.”

“Then Brother, you two have fun! Good luck! Shen Yue was dragged away to take photos, and Qin Qin and I are playing together!” Tang Xiaotang even included a 'thumbs up' sticker.

Fang Xun: “...”

“Let’s wander around together,” Fang Xun said, looking at Qi Lian.

He didn't know why, but he always felt like he had sold his sister off to Tang Xiaotang.

Selling his sister for glory?

“Okay.” Qi Lian nodded, clearly having no objections.

“Qi Lian, next time you run into a Disaster Beast, don’t just stand there blankly. Remember to run faster,”

Fang Xun didn't know what else to say to Qi Lian, so he brought up the morning’s incident again as a reminder.

“Mmm-hmm, I know, Brother,” she replied.

The two walked along, making small talk awkwardly.

Before they knew it, they had actually reached the edge of the convention area.

Here, there was a group of pet vendors, including some wearing cosplay outfits selling hamsters.

Putting aside the uncle-aged vendors, the cosplayers selling hamsters were definitely breeding too many to afford.

“Do you like puppies?”

Fang Xun said, leading Qi Lian over to the dog stall.

This stall housed over a dozen small puppies.

When Fang Xun and Qi Lian walked over, they were all lively and energetic.

But as the two approached the cages, they immediately shrank back and stopped moving.

Moreover, they only dared to look at Fang Xun and the other out of the corner of their eyes, as if the two were some kind of filth.

As the people gathered around the pet stall looked on strangely, these small pets regained their spirit, whimpering softly again, interacting with the visiting tourists.

Fang Xun didn't pay much attention to this situation.

Perhaps a large dog had passed by and scared them, and he hadn't noticed.

“Qi Lian, come look. See if these puppies are fun or not,”

Fang Xun said, casually stroking the head of a Samoyed.

“Very cute,” Qi Lian also reached out. Immediately, several puppies whined and crowded over, waiting for Qi Lian’s favor.

“Oh, Qi Lian, you’re very popular with small animals,” Fang Xun said in surprise.

“Mmm, it’s alright, Brother,” Qi Lian whispered.

After petting the dogs for a while, smelling of dog, they wandered over to the next stall.

Squeak, squeak, squeak————

That was the sound of Flower Branch Rats.

Fang Xun looked at these plump, white large rats and found them quite cute.

However, in the cage, there was also one Big Gray Rat that wasn't fitting in.

It looked almost like a sewer rat.

If it weren't for the fact that it was fat and large, Fang Xun would have genuinely thought it was a sewer rat.

“Big Gray Rat!”

Comparatively speaking, Fang Xun actually preferred this original-colored Big Gray Rat.

It was rumored that the genes of these original-colored rats were more stable and easier to keep alive.

“Brother, do you like it?” Qi Lian asked curiously when she saw Fang Xun showing some interest.

“A little bit,”

Fang Xun glanced at the Big Gray Rat again.

He discovered that the Big Gray Rat was also looking at him.

Its small eyes were staring intently, as if anticipating something.

Seeing this, Fang Xun squatted down, watching as the little thing scurried over excitedly, extending its tiny paws toward him.

Fang Xun offered his finger, and the little thing actually grabbed his fingertip, even sticking out its tongue to lick it.

“Whoa,”

Fang Xun’s eyes lit up.

What did this mean? Was his affinity for pets this high?

“Brother, do you want it?” Qi Lian’s voice held a hint of anticipation.

“I kind of want it,”

“I’ll give it to you,” Qi Lian said, having already asked the vendor.

“How much is this one?” Qi Lian pointed at the Flower Branch Rat and asked.

“Thirty each, cage is extra,” the vendor glanced casually and quoted the price directly.

“This isn’t right,” Fang Xun hesitated, but he really wanted it.

Now that Jiang Qin was at school, having a Little Mouse to keep him company at home seemed pretty nice.

“I’ll give it to you,” Qi Lian insisted firmly.