readytorunbook Chapter 148 This is a date, isn't it?
Chapter 148 This is a date, isn't it?
"Hey, you're giving me a weird look. Today is a very memorable day, so it's perfectly normal to want to pick out a souvenir."
Lisa seemed to have forgotten that we had come to retrieve the books.
Xu Ning couldn't help but remind her, "Miss Lisa, we didn't come here to..."
Lisa raised her hand to stop Xu Ning from continuing, and said with a smile, "Since we've come all this way, it's not a problem to put aside our business for a bit, right? Let's take a look at these souvenirs."
Marjorie laughed heartily, "Yes, yes, I'm sure I have some souvenirs here that Miss Lisa will be satisfied with. Why don't you let this young man choose? That would make it more memorable, wouldn't it?"
Xu Ning couldn't help but applaud Marjorie's eloquence.
Is there anyone in Mondstadt more knowledgeable than Miss Lisa?
If it were up to her to choose, what treasures she might find would be secondary; just asking Lisa to evaluate the items in the store would be too much for her to handle.
But if it were Xu Ning who made the selections, not only would he be unable to return useless items, but he might also be able to sell some old, vintage goods along with them.
But Lisa laughed, "That's fine too, let me see what kind of taste the little drunkard has."
Helpless, Xu Ning took two steps forward, pretending to examine the various goods in the shop, but secretly activated his elemental vision to see if there were any treasures containing elemental power.
However, upon seeing all this, Xu Ning couldn't help but ask, "Where did you find so many of these...?"
Xu Ning didn't say the word "garbage" aloud, as a way of saving face for Marjorie, the shop owner.
"These are all unique souvenirs, acquired from adventurers who returned to Mondstadt. They are filled with the passion and courage of adventurers!"
"I guarantee you won't lose out no matter which one you take."
Xu Ning shook his head slightly and deactivated his elemental vision.
My gaze swept across the counter, passing over the pumpkin pants and the voodoo doll wearing them.
Lisa doesn't like pumpkin, so let's just rule those out.
As for the rusty greatsword next to it, let Razer choose it himself.
Thinking of this, Xu Ning pointed to a tattered scroll in the display case and said, "Let's buy this one!"
Marjorie immediately gave a thumbs up and said, "You really have an eye for things. This scroll is a treasure that the Adventurers' Guild found in ancient ruins. Although it looks a bit worn, the key is the passage of time. This thing must be at least two thousand years old."
Tsk tsk, what a talent for spouting nonsense!
Xu Ning handed the scroll that Marjorie had given him to Lisa and asked, "What does this say on it?"
Lisa examined it closely and exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, could this be the lost third volume of 'A Study of the Northern Winds'? I never expected to find it here. Little Drunkard has a good eye! This is excellent material for studying ancient people's understanding of elemental forces. I'll accept it without hesitation."
Xu Ning took out Mora to pay the bill. Lisa played with the scroll in her hand for a while with great interest before saying to Marjorie, "Ms. Marjorie, please return the 'Vanessa Legend' that you borrowed."
Marjorie was startled to learn that Lisa had come to return the books she had borrowed.
She hurriedly apologized, "I'm so sorry, I didn't realize it was overdue. I had it with me the whole time. I should have remembered as soon as Miss Lisa came in. Hehe, here you go."
Seeing that Marjorie actually carried it with her, Lisa laughed and said, "I'll let you off this time for Lady Vanessa's sake, but you must return it on time next time."
Marjorie immediately responded loudly, "Yes, Miss Lisa, no problem."
Xu Ning gasped, "Look how frightened the child is!"
"Hmm, let me see the next one, Sarah from the Deer Hunter."
The Deer Hunters weren't too far from Glory Wind; Xu Ning and Lisa arrived in just a few steps.
“Aha,” Miss Lisa yawned and picked up a chair to sit down.
"I really feel tired when I start working."
Xu Ning immediately understood Lisa's meaning and asked, "How about we eat something here and rest for a bit before talking about work?"
Lisa's big eyes narrowed with laughter.
"Okay, then just bring me whatever you like."
Xu Ning gave a wry smile.
Do you know what dish you're most afraid of a girl ordering when you go out to eat?
It's the dish called "Whatever".
Being casual also means being absolutely not casual; otherwise, if everyone is casual, there won't be a next time.
First, Xu Ning poured Miss Lisa a glass of sweet wine, then ran over to Sarah, the waitress at the Deer Hunter, and whispered, "Miss Lisa, what's your favorite dish to order when you eat here?"
Sarah recalled, "When she and the band leader Qin occasionally came here to eat, they would usually order some vegetable dishes."
"Oh, any recommendations?"
Sarah laughed and said, "Then it's vegetable soup, radish and vegetable soup, and of course, it would be best to pair it with today's specialty, 'roasted pork chops'."
Xu Ning nodded and smiled, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
The dishes were served quickly.
Xu Ning tried the grilled ribs here. According to Lisa, this is the Deer Hunter's signature dish, with tender meat and a great taste.
However, Lisa only ate a little bit, but she clearly liked the vegetable soup that followed, even exaggeratingly saying that "vegetable soup is a romance unique to witches."
After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Xu Ning asked Sarah to return the books.
"Ah, it's that book, 'The Wild Boar Princess.' I've been so busy with the badminton festival lately that I forgot about it."
Sarah clasped her hands together and sincerely apologized to Lisa, saying, "I'm so sorry, Miss Lisa, I'll return the book as soon as I get off work."
Lisa smiled and said, "Don't forget again!"
"Next up, Donna from the florist."
As Lisa turned to leave, Xu Ning stood there and couldn't help but call out, "Miss Lisa!"
Lisa turned around, smiled at Xu Ning, and asked, "This is the last one, you're not too tired to walk anymore, are you?"
Xu Ning smiled wryly, "I'm not that tired. But, Miss Lisa, since we came out, we first bought you souvenirs, then had dinner together, and next we'll buy you a bouquet of flowers. If I remember correctly, this process is called a 'date'!"
Lisa covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
"Oh no, we've been found out!"