Chapter 48: Strolling the Streets

Star Luo City, as the capital of the Star Luo Empire, ranked among the top three most prosperous cities on the Douluo Continent.

Its streets were wide, lined with rows of tightly packed shops, filled with the constant cries of vendors, and bustling with an endless stream of pedestrians, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Gu Yuena clung to Dan Heng's arm as they walked through the crowd, resembling any other ordinary couple.

They soon arrived at a street filled with small vendors.

The warmth of everyday life soothed the hearts of common folk.

Gu Yuena's eyes lit up when she saw a small stall. "Husband, let's go there!"

Dan Heng followed her out of the crowd and approached the stall.

The stall had several rows of round stools, each displaying small plush toys and other prizes.

The vendor, with an arm full of iron rings, smiled and said, "Oh my! I've never seen such a stunning woman before. You two truly make a perfect couple!"

"Would you like to give it a try? One copper soul coin gets you one throw. If you manage to loop a ring around a prize, you can take it home immediately," the vendor explained, pointing at the prizes.

Among them were some delicate trinkets and plush dolls.

Gu Yuena's attention was drawn to a small, plush blue dragon that looked adorably clumsy.

She chuckled softly and glanced at Dan Heng.

"Husband, let's try it together, shall we?"

Dan Heng nodded and handed the vendor two copper soul coins.

"I'll take two rings."

Gu Yuena's smile deepened, her amusement growing.

She didn't mind that Dan Heng was being frugal. In fact, she found it quite funny—especially when she saw the vendor's reaction.

The vendor stared at Dan Heng in disbelief. She had been running this stall for years, and aside from children, she had never seen an adult buy only two rings.

And this man was here with an absolutely gorgeous woman!

For a moment, she was too stunned to react.

Even the nearby couples who were also playing the game were left dumbfounded, looking at Dan Heng in disbelief.

"This guy is something else! Buying only two rings in front of so many people—doesn't he fear making his wife angry? She's clearly such a beauty!"

"If it were me, forget the rings—I'd buy out the entire stall just to make her smile!"

"What a cheapskate! And here I thought he looked cool…"

The crowd murmured among themselves, unable to understand why Dan Heng was being so pragmatic.

"Is that not allowed?" Dan Heng asked.

"It's allowed…" The vendor twitched her lips and pointed to the rings on the ground not far away. "But hitting a target isn't easy. If you really want something, you'll need multiple tries."

The throwing line was three meters away from the first row of prizes, and each prize was spaced half a meter apart.

The rings weren't particularly wide either, making it quite difficult to land a hit.

A man nearby couldn't help but offer advice. "Brother, no offense, but you should buy at least twenty or thirty rings—maybe you'll get lucky and land one."

"Even if you don't, making such a beautiful wife happy is worth it!"

"If you don't have enough, I'll give you twenty rings!"

The man had over a hundred rings hanging on his arm as he shook his head.

His girlfriend pinched his waist hard. "Oh? Trying to show off in front of such a beautiful woman, are you?"

The man shut up instantly, his face turning green from the pain.

"Well, give it a try then," the vendor said, handing Dan Heng the two rings while sighing internally.

Looking at Gu Yuena's exquisite face, she felt it was such a shame.

A woman this stunning—perhaps even unmatched in the imperial palace—was stuck with a man who didn't know how to cherish her!

Dan Heng handed one of the rings to Gu Yuena, then casually threw his own before even stepping up to the throwing line.

"Hey! You're rushing too much!" The vendor couldn't bear to watch.

The crowd also felt that Dan Heng was being way too indifferent—was he even worthy of such a beautiful wife?

But—

The ring traced a smooth arc through the air and landed perfectly on the plush blue dragon's stool.

It barely wobbled at all.

"!!!"

Everyone froze for a moment.

The vendor scratched her head.

The blue dragon plushie was in the second-to-last row, making it one of the hardest prizes to win.

The last person who won it had thrown over three hundred rings before finally getting lucky.

But Dan Heng, standing even farther away, had landed it in one casual throw?

What kind of luck was this?

The man who had spoken earlier looked at the mountain of rings on his arm and felt like crying.

He had thrown over a hundred rings without winning that plush toy.

But this guy had bought only two rings and got it in one go?

His girlfriend got furious and pinched him even harder. "Are you useless or what? Look at that guy—he got it in one shot!"

The crowd's attitude toward Dan Heng immediately shifted.

This guy wasn't just lucky—he was a pro!

The vendor handed Dan Heng the blue dragon plushie, and he immediately passed it to Gu Yuena.

Gu Yuena's face blossomed with a radiant smile. She nodded softly and asked, "Husband, you picked this one because you knew I liked it, right?"

Dan Heng glanced at her but said nothing.

But there was no need for an explanation. He had chosen to aim for the blue dragon plushie precisely because he noticed Gu Yuena's gaze lingering on it.

Gu Yuena beamed with joy. When a woman's beauty reached an otherworldly level, every smile became an irresistible force, blending angelic charm with devilish allure.

The people around them were completely mesmerized.

But Gu Yuena ignored their reactions. Hugging the blue dragon plushie against her chest, she felt even more warmth toward Dan Heng.

If her body weren't still weak, she would've claimed her husband tonight!

"Husband, I'll get one for you too." Gu Yuena gently tossed her ring, and it landed perfectly on the silver dragon plushie in the second-to-last row.

"!!!" The vendor was stunned.

What kind of power couple was this?!

Thank goodness they only bought two rings—otherwise, she would've been at a huge loss!

The vendor handed over the silver dragon plushie, now a little nervous that Dan Heng might decide to buy more rings.

But the couple didn't linger. Instead, they walked away together.

Gu Yuena handed the silver dragon plushie to Dan Heng, grinning. "Husband, look how well they match! Just like us."

Dan Heng glanced at the silver dragon plushie—it was just as adorably clumsy as the blue one, making the whole thing quite amusing.

…

Nearby, at a small food stall, a blond-haired man watched the couple walking away, momentarily dazed.

Gu Yuena's smile from earlier lingered in his mind.

Too beautiful. So beautiful it froze his thoughts for a full minute!

"Y-Your Highness…" A middle-aged man beside him coughed twice.

The blond-haired man snapped out of his daze and gave an embarrassed smile. "I was just thinking about something…"

Despite his words, a trace of unwillingness flickered in his eyes.

What a pity that she was already married.

And as the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire, he wasn't allowed to take concubines before securing the throne.

"Charles, let's go back," the blond-haired man sighed, feeling dejected.

(End of Chapter)