Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 469: Chapter 449: Tu Xingyao Seeks Advice

No matter what happened or decisions were made, military training had to continue, and Luo Qianqian was still leaving early and returning late to compete for the bathroom. Surprisingly, Cao Yingying had calmed down too, hardly speaking at all, only occasionally bringing juice to Luo Qianqian, which Qin Nuan and the others decided not to fuss over.

Under the scorching sun and sweltering heat, Luo Qianqian aptly broke out in prickly heat, and Qin Nuan even applied calamine lotion to her, but she still looked red and bumpy, which was unattractive.

That day, Luo Qianqian was ecstatic because Tu Xingyao had said there would be a simulation shooting in the afternoon, and she had always wanted to see what her shooting skills had amounted to.

At noon, she was so excited that she ate a huge meal, and Qin Nuan couldn’t stop laughing. After all, Luo Qianqian had initially returned because firing a gun had scared her into a psychological shadow, and now what was this situation? She even called Qin Liang to share the funny story and then, without any hesitation, decided to go and spectate in the afternoon.

”Luo Qianqian.” Arriving early at the site, she didn’t expect that she wouldn’t be the earliest one there. Seeing Xi Meng under the shade of a tree, Luo Qianqian frowned slightly but still smiled friendly and greeted, ”Hello.”

Xi Meng touched his nose, looking somewhat embarrassed, ”Have you joined a club?”

”I joined, the club of our dorm senior.” Luo Qianqian showed no intention of getting closer to Xi Meng, standing two steps away from him with a distant smile, ”Is there something else?”

Xi Meng was startled and shook his head, and Luo Qianqian, with a smile, turned and walked away.

She wasn’t foolish. This person was one of those she had interacted with that day, and she still had no clue what had triggered the drug in her body, so it was best to keep a respectful distance from those she had been in contact with that day. Even with the girls, she kept her distance, fearing any mishap.

”Heh, I thought you had already hooked up with someone since the start of school.” Settling down under a tree where there were few people, Luo Qianqian closed her eyes. It wasn’t long before she heard a familiar voice.

Opening her eyes, and seeing Tu Xingyao standing in front of her, she was speechless, ”So you’re just this idle?”

”I’m here on serious business.” Tu Xingyao rolled his eyes and sat down beside Luo Qianqian, ”What do you think is a good place to take a girl on a first date?”

”??? You already have a target in mind so fast?” Luo Qianqian’s eyes widened in surprise, but then returned to normal. After hesitating for a moment, she said, ”If it’s a young girl, then definitely a meal, dessert, movie, arcade, catching dolls, the whole deal. If the girl is a bit more mature, maybe a café, a movie, that kind of thing. Either way, watching a movie is a must on a date. Based on my brother’s dating experiences, oh, it seems like I’ve only seen Luo Yanran date twice; I don’t have much experience...”

”Watching a movie?” Tu Xingyao frowned, and as for everything else, he didn’t reveal a word. He saw Luo Qianqian’s eyes glitter, fearing a few more words and she might guess the age of the person in question, right?

”However, I feel like as long as you don’t take someone to drink tea and talk about life, it’s all good.” This was no joke. According to what Ye Qianying had revealed, her dear uncle, Comrade Luo Xisi, took her to a teahouse for their first date where they, well, drank tea and talked about life.

As Ye Qianying had revealed, if it hadn’t been for his good looks, she would have definitely grabbed her bag and left.

It shows that looks saved the day for Luo Yanhai and Luo Yanwu, the brothers. Without it, they likely wouldn’t exist.

Luo Xisi believed that thanks to his parents for giving him his looks, he was able to find a wife.

Old Master Luo commented, ”With just a casual inheritance of genes, he turned out so handsome; it’s the power of strong genes, and we can’t help it.”

”Tea?” Tu Xingyao looked rather embarrassed.

Had he actually considered it? Seeing his expression, how could Luo Qianqian not know what he was thinking?

She shook her head helplessly, ”If all else fails and you don’t like the bustle, take her to the park... Forget I said anything. You should just take her to see a movie.” Halfway through her sentence, Luo Qianqian stopped, still talking about a park; in this weather, Tu Xingyao would probably keep walking even after watching someone sweat profusely.

”What should we watch?” Tu Xingyao frowned again.

”Why are you asking me? You should ask her. What does it have to do with me? I like animated movies, are you also going to take someone to see animations???” Luo Qianqian yelled at him, utterly speechless.

”Animated movies, huh...” Tu Xingyao frowned, his complexion now seems somewhat troubled, ”Then I might as well go watch ’War of Resistance’.”

”There’s a chasm between us, a huge generational gap that makes communication impossible. You should go ask someone else,” Luo Qianqian said exasperatedly, leaning back against a tree and closing her eyes.

”If I knew another woman, would I need you?” Tu Xingyao muttered under his breath.

Luo Qianqian narrowed her eyes. ”What did you say?”

”I said... keep talking to me, and I’ll buy you something tasty later,” Tu Xingyao wanted to repeat his comment with a tough attitude but immediately softened upon seeing the sinister expression on Luo Qianqian’s face and quickly changed his tone.

Luo Qianqian sighed and sat up straight. ”If you want her to take the initiative, take her to see a horror movie. When she gets scared, she’ll dive right into your arms...”

”No way, that’s taking advantage of someone’s vulnerability,” Tu Xingyao shook his head vehemently.

”Then if you want something mellower, watch a romance or a comedy. Skip action movies, girls usually don’t like those.”

”What else?”

Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes. ”If you don’t know what to pick, go for an animated film. You definitely won’t be shedding tears; they’re generally humorous.”

”That’s it?”

”Remember to buy some explosive popcorn and bring tissues, dress casually, don’t act all serious, are you planning to discuss the eight military disciplines with your wife post-marriage as if you’re serving her three meals a day?”

”What’s casual?”

”...You’ll find out when you go to a clothing store. Just tell them, they’ll understand,” Luo Qianqian looked exhausted: ”Remember, when you eat and drink together, don’t be rigid like you’re on a mission. Slow down, savor it, have some mood.”

”It sounds like such a hassle,” Tu Xingyao’s face revealed a look of distaste.

Luo Qianqian punched him on the shoulder. ”Do you want to be single forever?”

”Not necessarily a bad thing, I had planned to...”

”Stop, don’t tell me, Grandpa Tu probably has time to listen to your story,” Luo Qianqian covered her ears, rolled her eyes at Tu Xingyao, and murmured, ”I’m not listening, I’m not listening, you’re the turtle reciting scriptures.”

Tu Xingyao glared at Luo Qianqian for a moment and then put on a thoughtful expression. Soon he stood up and tossed a tube of something to Luo Qianqian: ”Hurry up and apply it, assembly is soon.”

Luo Qianqian looked at the sunscreen in her arms speechlessly; she had already applied it before she came over and before changing clothes, okay? But she still squeezed out a bit and applied it anyway, since it was his suggestion after all. It would be unfortunate if his enthusiasm for his future sister-in-law was dampened.

”By the way, are you going to perform at the gala?” Tu Xingyao asked her seriously. ”You definitely can’t do the square formation; you’re too short for that. Flag bearing requires height too.”

”Perform? Sing or dance?” Luo Qianqian was flabbergasted; were her outstanding soldier credentials really being stymied by her height??? She was not convinced.

”What are you thinking? Military boxing, with... your instructor,” Tu Xingyao looked around cautiously, realizing that only Luo Qianqian’s instructor seemed the weakest.

”...Who are you looking down on? If it’s your... the second most powerful of your subordinates, I might be interested,” Luo Qianqian could tell this was a setup. But such an obvious setup? She disdained it. Moreover, she was one of the few girls who had persisted, and she was among the best in any move, who needed such blatant favoritism?

”Um, okay,” Tu Xingyao nodded.