Chapter 61: Couple's Outfits

Xiao Rongyu is sweet, and Guo Jiahui is adorably naïve. Faced with the eager gazes of the two girls, Chen Hanxing had no choice but to sigh, "I really can't deal with you two."

When they saw Chen Hanxing obediently queueing up to buy ice cream, Xiao Rongyu smiled and high-fived Guo Jiahui. 

"Yay~~"

Chen Hanxing also grabbed a burger to solve his lunch problem. Xiao Rongyu asked, "Where should we go this afternoon?" 

"Let's just stay in McDonald's, it's crowded and stuffy outside," Chen Hanxing replied, clearly not wanting to continue shopping and preferring to relax in the air-conditioned McDonald's.

Xiao Rongyu ignored him and turned to ask Guo Jiahui, "Jiahui, how about shopping this afternoon? I'll buy you new clothes." 

"Sure!" Guo Jiahui raised both hands in approval.

The result was a vote of 2 to 1, so Chen Hanxing had to continue his role as the third wheel. While shopping in Xinshi Kou department store, Xiao Rongyu noticed a down jacket. 

"This jacket comes in both men's and women's styles. How about we each get one?"

Chen Hanxing wasn't too keen, saying, "I don't need new clothes, just buy one for yourself." 

The saleslady, spotting an opportunity, quickly urged, "There's a cold front coming, it's going to dip below 10°C in Jianye, with even colder temperatures in the morning and evening."

"You're so lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend. I've been selling clothes for years, but I've never seen anyone as stunning as her. If she wears this jacket, she'll look even more amazing." 

"And if you both buy one, you'll look like a matching couple—so stylish!"

The saleslady continued to flatter Xiao Rongyu, but of course, her looks were undeniable, and she was capable of handling the praise.

"Looks like the cold front is coming," Chen Hanxing thought to himself. 

For Xiao Rongyu, compliments about her beauty were easy to ignore, but being publicly referred to as a couple with Chen Hanxing made her feel awkward but also strangely expectant.

Not hesitating anymore, she nudged Chen Hanxing, "Which color do you think looks better?" 

The saleslady, ever professional, added, "For you, a soft pink would be perfect, with your delicate face and sweet dimples when you smile." 

"And for him?" 

Xiao Rongyu pointed at Chen Hanxing.

"I think black works fine for him." 

Chen Hanxing said nonchalantly. 

The saleslady assessed him and agreed, "Black is perfect for your boyfriend, he'll look very dashing." 

"I'll go try it on. Watch over Jiahui for me." 

Xiao Rongyu took the pink down jacket into the fitting room, and the saleslady continued her praise. 

"Your girlfriend is even more beautiful than celebrities, and her aura is so refined..."

After hearing this, Chen Hanxing interrupted, "Do you offer delivery for these clothes?" 

The saleslady was taken aback but replied, "Yes, we can, but you'll need to pay first." 

"Payment is no problem," Chen Hanxing said, then added, "I think the royal blue one is nice too, but I'd like to keep it a surprise..." 

"I understand," the saleslady said with a knowing look, "You want to surprise your girlfriend, right?" 

"Well..." Chen Hanxing thought, *I didn't even come up with a reason, and you've already helped me smooth it over.* He nodded decisively. "You'll be a floor manager in no time if you keep talking like this."

The slightly plump saleslady beamed, following up, "You're so romantic for your age. Whoever is your girlfriend is really lucky."

At this point, Xiao Rongyu came out of the fitting room and shyly asked, "Chen, what do you think?" 

Chen Hanxing looked over. The jacket really did look good. The waist-cinching design showed off Xiao Rongyu's curves, and the soft pink made her fair skin look even more delicate and alluring.

"Wow, this is definitely a fairy descending from the heavens. You should be the spokesperson for this jacket!" 

The saleslady quickly chimed in. 

Xiao Rongyu didn't care for the flattery and looked at Chen Hanxing. 

He smiled mischievously and said, "You look beautiful, of course. I just hope you're a fairy, not a reincarnated demon from *Strange Tales of Liaozhai*." 

"Hmph." 

Xiao Rongyu raised her chin in pride, then headed back to the fitting room to change and buy the jacket. 

"Time to pay," Chen Hanxing turned to the saleslady, "One black, one soft pink, and the royal blue, but have the royal blue delivered."

The saleslady gave him a "got it" look and quickly went to the counter to process the payment. 

Xiao Rongyu came out after changing and saw that Chen Hanxing had already paid. She didn't comment but asked, "Aren't you going to try the black one?" 

"Are you in such a hurry for us to wear matching couple outfits?" 

Chen Hanxing teased.

"Do whatever you want." 

Xiao Rongyu muttered, her heart racing at the thought of "couple outfits." 

In the afternoon, they continued shopping at a few more stores, and Xiao Rongyu bought a pair of shoes for Guo Jiahui. After dropping the little fatty off at home, Chen Hanxing returned to Jiangling University Town, and it was already past 10 pm.

...

The department store's efficiency was impressive. Three days later, the royal blue jacket arrived via EMS Express. Chen Hanxing took the jacket and went to the girls' dormitory to call Shen Youchu down. She was still wearing that oversized old school uniform.

Chen Hanxing reached out to feel the thickness of the fabric, and Shen Youchu blushed and stepped back. 

"What's wrong?" 

Chen Hanxing frowned. 

Shen Youchu twisted her body and whispered, "There are too many people." 

Chen Hanxing smiled, "Don't worry, I'm not going to do anything." He had things to do, so he handed her the jacket directly. "The cold front is coming in a few days, make sure to wear this thick one." 

"And if I find out you're not wearing it, don't even think about attending class."

With that, he turned and left. Shen Youchu had no chance to refuse. 

The jacket was from a well-known brand, and the design was fresh. It didn't look cheap.

Shen Youchu stood there for a while, then walked to a nearby shop and quietly asked, "Excuse me, do you have any yarn for knitting scarves and gloves?"

...

At the beginning of November, the cold front indeed hit Jianye, and the evening temperature dropped to around 7°C. The howling wind brought the chill of winter. Chen Hanxing didn't feel like going out, staying in his dorm to avoid the cold.

*Dingling* 

His phone suddenly rang. It was Xiao Rongyu calling. She was surprised as soon as the call connected. "Chen, I just noticed something really coincidental." 

"What is it?" Chen Hanxing yawned.

"This afternoon, I saw a girl at the school's north gate, and she was wearing the same jacket we bought at Xinbai, but it was royal blue." 

Chen Hanxing was instantly wide awake, the sleepiness gone. He subtly asked, "She wasn't as pretty as you, right?" 

"She was looking down, so I couldn't see her face clearly, but her figure was pretty good, so she probably isn't ugly." 

Xiao Rongyu warned him over the phone, "Be careful around campus. Don't walk around with her, or people will think you're in couple outfits."