Chapter 516 A Little Spring Trip for a Young Girl
Chapter 516 A Little Spring Trip for a Young Girl
The movie has started.
The cat and fox, who were waiting in the lobby, disappeared at the ticket gate. Wang Xiaowang and Aurora also packed up their card decks and followed behind the cat and fox. The four of them entered the theater chatting and laughing.
The fox-sniffing monsters lost their target and, while still savoring the wonderful cat-fox interaction they had just experienced, headed towards the mall's escalator.
After all, shopping was what I had just decided to do, and sniffing the fox was just something I happened to do on the side.
"Speaking of which, Sasha always wears a shawl and scarf."
Strolling down the mall aisle, Nan Xiaofeng tilted his head curiously and said to the winged girl beside him,
"Is it because it's cold? I think the weather is quite warm today."
"Well, it's not because of the weather, it's just that... um... how should I put it..."
Sasha's wings, which had been wrapped around her body under her shawl, spread out slightly. She subconsciously raised the two tufts of feathers on the top of her head, and her deep orange eyes shone like amber in the sunlight streaming into the mall through the domed glass.
"Because this was... left to me by my mother."
"what……"
Nan Xiaofeng slightly opened his mouth, and Hua Ling raised her eyebrows, giving Nan Xiaofeng a deep look with a subtle gaze.
"I think Xiaofeng, you should just shut up," Hualing said with her eyes.
【Okay...okay...】Nan Xiaofeng was on the verge of tears, feeling frustrated once again about his ability to bring up the most sensitive topics.
"I'm sorry, I reminded you of something unpleasant," Nan Xiaofeng quickly apologized.
"It's alright. Actually, I have quite a few scarves and shawls like these. My dad always said that these are traditional garments passed down from generation to generation by the Winged People. Every household in my hometown wears them."
"Moreover, this kind of shawl makes it easier to spread your wings when flying—like this."
Just then, no one was around, and Sasha spread her wings from under the shawl, her wing arms supporting the shawl, which was indeed much more convenient than clothes with sleeves.
But her exaggerated wingspan left Lin Muyao speechless, her eyes widening in astonishment.
To the naked eye, Sasha doesn't seem very tall, about the same height as Tianqing, who is taller including her ears, but her exaggerated wingspan of over three meters really shocked Lin Muyao.
With a brown base and black stripes, the feathers are layered and stacked, making them as exquisite as a pair of works of art.
After that, Nan Xiaofeng immediately noticed the girl's figure hidden under the shawl:
Slender and delicate, it's unimaginable how such a body could support such enormous wings.
It was these warm thermal pants that made me a little uncomfortable.
"Ugh...no, don't keep staring at the wings..."
Noticing that the three people around her were all looking at her wings, the winged girl blushed and immediately retracted her wings to cover her body, returning to her original, normal appearance.
"But it's really beautiful!"
"Waaaaah..."
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That was the end of the distraction. No matter how Lin Muyao tried to persuade her, Sasha didn't spread her magnificent wings again.
"Where should we start our shopping today?"
Nan Xiaofeng walked at the front, acting as the vanguard, and muttered to himself as he looked at the dazzling array of shops in the mall.
Then he turned to look at the three people behind him and asked:
"Are there any shops you'd like to visit?"
"I want to go to the merchandise stores! I wonder if they have any new items recently?" Lin Muyao raised her hand and suggested.
"Rejected. We brought Sasha out to play today, so let's hear Sasha's opinion first."
Nan Xiaofeng once again demonstrated his leadership as captain, and with just one sentence, Lin Muyao nodded in agreement and turned her gaze to the winged girl beside her.
"I have an idea, how about we pick out a nice outfit for Sasha?"
"Eh... this mall only sells clothes for humans... I probably won't be able to fit into them..."
The winged girl spoke timidly, but before she could retort, Lin Muyao gently pushed her from behind, causing her to walk forward.
"No buts! Sasha can also try skincare products. Flying all the time can easily make your skin dry from the wind!"
Unable to resist Lin Muyao and Nan Xiaofeng's enthusiasm, and perhaps also curious about this mall she had never been to before, the winged girl started strolling along the mall's aisles.
The modern, large shopping malls in the big city made Sasha, a country girl, feel a little dizzy.
As she passed a jewelry store, the glittering diamonds and gold caught her amber eyes, allowing Nan Xiaofeng, who was watching from the sidelines, to personally understand why birds are interested in shiny things.
While passing through the cosmetics section, the fragrance of various brand-name cosmetics made Sasha even more confused. After sneezing two or three times in a row, the group hurriedly helped the winged girl escape from the perfume section.
"The aroma here is a bit too strong; I'm not used to it."
"After all, they are all brand-name products, and there are many samples available here, so quite a few interested customers will try them out."
"How about we try the more affordable version?"
"I... I don't need to," Sasha said with a wry smile.
The discussion about skincare products was brief and to the point.
From the skincare section to the electronics section, Sasha curiously tried out the new phones and tablets, as well as the highly sensitive e-sports wingtip case designed specifically for winged beings.
Then, they fled in panic because of the terrifying three-digit price on the price tag.
"So expensive! Even if it's expensive, it shouldn't be this cheap!"
"Yeah, yeah, it's just a wingtip cover, why does it cost over two hundred!"
Nan Xiaofeng and Lin Muyao huddled together and whispered their complaints about the store they had just visited.
Hua Ling remained silent to the side. She hadn't changed her own phone in a long time and wasn't qualified to comment on these advanced electronic products.
The most important and exciting part officially begins the moment you step into the clothing section:
"I think this suits you very well, Sasha. The sleeves can be removed, it's perfect for you."
Lin Muyao held up a light blue gradient halter dress with a ruffled neckline and detachable sleeves, showing it to Sasha.
The latter shook his head repeatedly.
"No, I'd rather not. I've never worn a skirt before...!"
"Besides...it would look really weird on me..."
"Don't say anything! Go try them on first!"
Seeing this, Nan Xiaofeng and Lin Muyao rushed forward, dragged the hesitant Sasha to the front of the changing room, and stuffed her whole bird inside.
"Phew! Besides clothes, we should also use hats and other accessories!" Nan Xiaofeng said.
"That's right, since Sasha likes shawls and scarves, why don't we pick one out too... This one is quite nice." Lin Muyao muttered to herself, carefully considering her options in the accessories section.
Hua Ling silently gazed at the closed dressing room not far away.
Despite Sasha's verbal resistance, the sparkle in her eyes when she took the dress was undeniable.
What kind of figure will a country girl with winged features, who has never worn a skirt before, show when she tries on a dress for the first time?
"Squeak..."
The locker room door opened, and a young girl tentatively stepped out from behind it, her steps light and her expression nervous, her cheeks flushed red.
Hua Ling slightly opened her mouth, then smiled contentedly.
The dress outlined the slender figure of the winged girl, her wings tucked tightly around her. She instinctively wanted to wrap her body with her wings, but was afraid of damaging the dress, so she could only tuck them away helplessly.
The inappropriate woolen pants on her legs were replaced with pristine white over-the-knee socks. Only then did Hua Ling suddenly realize how absurd her group's misjudgment of Sasha's figure had been.
She wasn't slender and tall at all; she was more like Nan Xiaofeng—healthy, athletic, and full of youthful energy.
"What?! Are you done changing? Oh! This is it! This is perfect!"
Lin Muyao peeked out from behind the clothes rack, her eyes immediately lighting up, almost as if she wanted to rush over to Sasha for a closer look.
Nan Xiaofeng also looked over curiously, but after just one glance, her expression immediately became exactly the same as Hua Ling's just now, and her mouth opened even wider.
"I'm so shy...it feels chilly..."
Seeing that Sasha was about to turn around and go into the dressing room to change back into her original clothes, Lin Muyao quickly stepped forward and stopped her.
"This one looks amazing on you, Sasha! Let's wear this while we go shopping!"
"Waaah...but..."
"Besides, the school uniform is a skirt too, so let's just consider it a chance to get used to it in advance~"
"Waaaaah..."
Seeing the winged girl's adorable half-hearted resistance, Hua Ling narrowed her eyes, her smile becoming even brighter.
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