Because of what happened, plus the surrounding commotion, the noise was getting to them, and neither of them felt like eating anymore. They decided to pay and leave.
However, just as Luo Chuan was about to pay, the owner of the barbecue shop came out and directly waived the cost of their table, while repeatedly thanking them.
But his smile was somehow bitter. After something like this happened, it would be a long time before he could reopen his shop. Even if he did, it was unlikely that the customer traffic would return to its current level.
After leaving the barbecue shop, the heavy hearts of the group immediately felt lighter.
Especially Li An Ran, who had been constantly looking around Luo Chuan, checking if he was injured. Fortunately, Luo Chuan was lucky. Apart from losing a jacket, he was fine.
As for his jacket, it was probably still covering the girl who had caught fire.
"I'm sorry, look what happened today," Qiao Ying Zi said with a gloomy mood. She was the one who had suggested coming to this shop, and now they were all out of sorts.
Li An Ran, as her best friend, comforted her,
"It's okay, nobody could have predicted something like this."
Feeling that no one blamed her, Qiao Ying Zi cheered up a lot.
"But today, Ma Tian and Luo Chuan, you two were really cool. I saw everyone else either watching the commotion or acting like headless chickens, only you two reacted in time. Otherwise, that girl would have been in trouble."
Ma Tian scratched his head in embarrassment.
"I was also stunned at first, and only reacted later."
Luo Chuan waved his hand. He owed it all to his title.
【Rookie Politician: Remains calm during major events, Emotional Stability +10%.】
Though this title was practically useless during normal times, it could quickly help Luo Chuan stabilize his emotions and think clearly in specific situations, at least he wouldn't act like a headless chicken.
Later, the four of them went their separate ways. Ma Tian and Qiao Ying Zi planned to go home, while Luo Chuan and Li An Ran decided to stay out a little longer.
Li An Ran held onto Luo Chuan's arm as they walked slowly down the street.
"That really scared me. You can't be so reckless in the future," Li An Ran said softly to Luo Chuan.
Luo Chuan chuckled, "It's okay, I just helped out. It was a spontaneous thing."
On the one hand, it was a spontaneous act. On the other hand, he couldn't just stand by and watch someone burn to death right in front of him.
He might be fine, but An Ran, Qiao Ying Zi, and the other girls might suffer from psychological trauma.
"You're so capable," Li An Ran pinched the soft flesh on Luo Chuan's waist.
"What will you do if you get hurt?"
"I won't. I'm not stupid."
As they passed a clothing store, Li An Ran's eyes lit up, and she dragged Luo Chuan in without hesitation.
"Your jacket is gone, I'll buy you another one."
"No need, it's not cold."
In the end, Luo Chuan backed down under Li An Ran's gaze. This was something Luo Chuan had only recently discovered. Li An Ran, though seemingly gentle and weak like a little white rabbit, was definitely stubborn and bullheaded. She wouldn't turn back until she hit a wall.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have skipped class and climbed over the wall.
Inside the clothing store, Luo Chuan felt like a tool being manipulated. Every time Li An Ran picked out a piece of clothing, Luo Chuan had to try it on, and then he had to match it with suitable pants and shoes.
Many times, Luo Chuan wanted to remind her that it was enough, but Li An Ran ignored him.
The main reason was that Luo Chuan had a good physique. After training in martial arts, his body became increasingly well-proportioned. He was the standard clothes rack, looking good in everything, which made Li An Ran fall into a state of indecision.
In the end, Li An Ran decided to buy everything!
"Buy everything?" Luo Chuan was somewhat surprised.
The saleswoman nearby showed a delighted expression. This month's sales quota was secured.
"Because I think they all look good," Li An Ran said with a matter-of-fact air.
"Is it possible that it's not because the clothes look good, but because I look good in anything?"
"You're so narcissistic," Li An Ran rolled her eyes at Luo Chuan.
Finally, Luo Chuan chose two items he liked from the large pile of clothes and went to the counter to pay.
When it came time to pay, Li An Ran swiped her card first. Luo Chuan shrugged and didn't say anything. It was a total of three thousand yuan, there was no need to split it so precisely.
After buying clothes, they wandered around the mall, playing games, eating and drinking, and time flew by.
Happy times are always so short. A phone call interrupted them, and Li An Ran said it was time for her to go home.
Luo Chuan nodded. It was already three in the afternoon, time to end the day.
Finally, the two hailed a taxi on the side of the road. Before leaving, Li An Ran kissed Luo Chuan hard.
"Luo Chuan, you were really cool when you saved that girl today. This is a reward for you."
Luo Chuan smiled and said,
"This reward isn't enough."
"Humph, see you next week," Li An Ran snorted, leaned against the car window, and waved her hand.
"Remember to contact me every day. If you don't send me messages, you're dead."
Luo Chuan waved back.
"Got it."
After An Ran left, Luo Chuan didn't immediately return to Daxiang Village. He found a nearby stone bench and sat down. To outsiders, Luo Chuan appeared to be spacing out. In reality, he was checking his system interface.
Just when Luo Chuan had saved that girl, a system prompt suddenly appeared. It seemed he had triggered a system task.
So far, he had only triggered two system tasks. The first one was to save Zhu Wei Jiao, and the second one was the Scholar's Path series of tasks, currently stuck in stage two.
After that, no matter how hard Luo Chuan tried, no system task appeared. He thought that new tasks would only appear after the Scholar's Path tasks were completed. Now, it was happening.
Opening the system panel, he skipped the information above and went directly to the task section. Aside from the Scholar's Path at the top, there was indeed a third system task below it.
【System Task: Change Han Fei's Destiny】
Task Reward: Reward based on the Destiny Shift Degree (Note: Reaching 10%, 30%, 70%, 90%, 100% Destiny Shift Degree will grant one reward each.)
Destiny Shift Degree: 15%
【Destiny Shift Degree has reached 10%】
【Reward: Han Fei's Future Diary*1】
Looking at the system panel, Luo Chuan didn't immediately claim the diary, instead he stared at the name Han Fei and fell into deep thought.
No wonder he thought that girl looked familiar. Seeing the name Han Fei, Luo Chuan immediately remembered. Wasn't this the female lead of "The Porcupine Girl"?
Don't blame Luo Chuan for having a bad memory. Who knows how many movies and TV shows this world has been fused with? He might remember things he's seen before, but if he hasn't seen them, then there's nothing he can do. You never know when a passerby you've casually brushed past might be the protagonist of some drama.
Luo Chuan had gotten used to it. He absolutely wouldn't rely on looks to recognize strangers.
This Chapter's Notes: Thanks to the book friend "Er Ling Er" for the encouragement! Thanks to all book friends for the flowers and comments. Thank you for your support! This afternoon, it will be released for VIPs!