Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

Chapter 253 Linghua's Little Surprise

When I returned to Chen Ge Hu, the lights in the room were not on.

Xinyang glanced at the dining table. The cups and plates on it had been cleaned and neatly arranged. It was obvious that Linghua had tidied it up during the time she had sent Shuili away.

Xinyang called softly, "Linghua?" However, there was no response.

Xin Yang thought Ling Hua had gone to bed, so he tiptoed towards the bedroom, trying not to make any noise.

However, just as Xin Yang was about to reach the bedroom door, a soft candlelight suddenly lit up in the room. Xin Yang was slightly startled and turned to see Ling Hua sitting by the bed in a slightly rough maid outfit.

This maid outfit features a pale blue as its primary color, accented with white, creating a fresh and elegant look. The collar of the top is trimmed with delicate white lace. The cuffs are slightly puffed, and the blue sleeves are embroidered with delicate patterns, resembling rippling water. A blue ribbon ties the waist, and the tassels dangling from the ends sway gently, adding a touch of spirit.

The bottom is a short skirt with a blue and white gradient. The layers of white lace at the hem roll like waves, and the blue skirt still has traces of being cut.

Linghua wore a pair of white stockings, paired with blue and white shoes. The uppers of the shoes were decorated with small bows, which made her look cute and playful.

Linghua's hair fell softly on her shoulders, with a blue hair accessory pinned in her hair, which complemented her overall outfit.

Linghua's cheeks flushed red as she lowered her head slightly, folded her hands in front of her, and whispered, "Does this look good on me? Or rather, do you... like the way I look?"

Xinyang was stunned for a moment, and it took her a while to come back to her senses. She nodded hurriedly: "It looks good, I like it, it's amazing! I didn't expect you to look so good in a maid outfit."

Linghua was still a little shy: "So this is called a maid outfit? As long as you like it."

Xinyang walked over to Linghua and sat down. He gently held Linghua's hand and said with a smile, "You look good in anything. I like everything you wear, but this maid outfit makes you look even more playful and cute, and it has a different kind of charm."

Linghua raised her head, her eyes sparkling with joy, and whispered, "Really? I was worried that I wasn't doing a good enough job. I tried to make this dress myself, and although some parts are still a bit rough, I tried my best."

Xinyang looked at Linghua's serious expression and said, "You were cutting this dress today, right? No wonder you didn't let me participate. It turns out it was a surprise for me. I think these little flaws make this dress even more unique."

After hearing Xinyang's words, Linghua couldn't help but smile: "You just try to make me happy, but I will do better next time."

Xin Yang changed the subject: "Baby, this outfit is very different from your usual style. How did you come up with it?"

Linghua raised her eyes slightly, smiling: "Alright, stop pretending. Xiaoli has already told me everything. This afternoon, Xiaoli couldn't resist your coercion and inducement, and told you all about our itinerary for the past few days."

Xinyang scratched his head awkwardly: "I didn't use any threats or inducements."

"Actually, you already had some suspicions. I was planning to wash those stockings at noon, but I suddenly had a fever, so you got there first. That's when you realized something was wrong, and that's when you went to look for Xiaoli, right?"

"It seems I can't hide anything from you."

Linghua took Xinyang's hand and said, "Actually, this isn't entirely because of Ying'er. It's more because I want to give you a different feeling."

"It was probably after the incident with Xiaoli. I was wondering if Xiaoli had such thoughts because, when I was with you on a daily basis, I was always too restrained by my status and etiquette, lacking some casualness and intimacy. Later, I thought a lot and I was worried that this would create a distance between us. So, I wanted to try to make some changes and give you a little freshness."

Xinyang gently cupped Linghua's face and looked at her tenderly, "How could that be, baby? I've never thought there was anything wrong with you paying attention to status and etiquette. You've always been the perfect girl who makes my heart flutter. The way you usually look already makes me deeply fascinated."

Linghua raised her head slightly, her eyes gleaming with a mixture of emotion and happiness. She said softly, "But I want you to feel a different kind of beauty every day. I'm afraid that if things stay the same, our relationship will become dull."

Xinyang gently wiped away the tears that were about to fall from Linghua's eyes and said with a smile, "Baby, feelings won't become dull just because of everyday appearances. True love is something that grows stronger over time. Everything you do for me, even the most ordinary moments, is invaluable to me. Just like tonight, the surprise you carefully prepared shows me how much you care about our relationship."

Linghua burst into laughter, gently patted Xinyang, and said coquettishly, "You're the only one who says that. But hearing you say that does make me feel much better. I just hope we can always maintain the passion and freshness we had when we were in love."

Xinyang held Linghua in his arms, resting his chin gently on the top of her head. He said softly, "Don't worry, we will. And no matter what you become or what changes you make, my love for you will never change. But next time, if you want to surprise me, don't exhaust yourself. If you think making clothes is too tiring, let's try something simpler, like cooking a meal together or going somewhere we've never been."

Linghua snuggled in Xinyang's arms. "Okay, I'll listen to you."

After a moment, Xinyang said softly, "You've just recovered. Don't be too tired. Let's rest early."

Linghua shook her head: "I slept for a long time today, and now I'm not tired at all."

Xin Yang smiled, gently stroked Ling Hua's hair, and said, "How about I tell you a few more bedtime stories? It's rare to have such a quiet and beautiful time."

"No! I don't want to hear you talk about 'The Little Girl Who Sold the Nuclear Bomb'."

Xin Yang couldn't help but laugh out loud and scratched Ling Hua's nose: "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this. How about we continue to talk about the world before I came here?"

Linghua's eyes lit up, and she put her arms around Xinyang's arms and said expectantly, "This is good, this is good, this is interesting."