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On a scorching summer day, with the sun shining down, Ni Chang and Ye Ran stepped into the bustling market. Along the streets, there were rows of stalls, and amidst the bustling crowd, the shouts of vendors and the discussions of buyers could be heard. Ni Chang was dressed in a light green long skirt, adorned with delicate hair accessories, exuding elegance and charm, attracting attention in the crowd.
Ye Ran wore a deep blue robe, with a calm and casual demeanor. His eyes would occasionally scan the surroundings vigilantly, and then settle on Ni Chang with a roguish yet gentle look in his eyes.
The two of them shuttled through the market, and Ni Chang seemed curious about every stall, exclaiming from time to time. Her behavior was full of innocence and capriciousness, sometimes pulling Ye Ran to look at the antiques at one stall, and then happily trying on the headpieces at another stall, everything making her reluctant to let go.
Ye Ran followed along, his tone somewhat sharp, but he took care of Ni Chang everywhere, not letting her suffer the slightest grievance. The smile at the corner of his mouth seemed particularly dazzling in this bustling market.
The lively scene at the market lifted Ni Chang's spirits. She gracefully weaved through the stalls, playfully bargaining with the sellers. Then, she turned to Ye Ran and coquettishly said, "Ran, look at this beautiful headpiece, can I buy it?" Her eyes sparkled, as if waiting for a certain affirmation.
Ye Ran pretended to jest, "You already have so many accessories, buying more would be a waste." But the tenderness in his eyes betrayed his words. He took out a few silver ingots from his pouch, handed them to the seller, and then carefully placed the headpiece on Ni Chang's head, a barely noticeable smile playing on his lips.
Ni Chang looked at herself in the mirror, the beautiful headpiece making her even more radiant. She turned to Ye Ran and coquettishly said, "Ran, you're so good." Her eyes revealed a deep reliance and gratitude towards Ye Ran.
Ye Ran just made a soft "hmph" and turned away, not letting Ni Chang see the tenderness on his face. Their interaction in the market attracted a lot of attention, with passersby casting sidelong glances, some envious and some surprised.
As time passed, Ni Chang's pace gradually slowed, and her face showed signs of fatigue. Ye Ran noticed this and said, "That's enough for today. Your body is already exhausted."
Suddenly, a group of adventurers dressed in strange attire burst into the market, causing a commotion. They were loud and boisterous, disregarding the feelings of others as they frolicked about.
Ni Chang had seen such scenes before, and she frowned slightly, her expression revealing her displeasure. Ye Ran noticed and a serious look flashed in his eyes as he quietly said to Ni Chang, "Be careful, these people are not simple."
Just as Ni Chang tried to avoid the group of wanderers, a drunken wanderer suddenly rushed towards her, trying to strike up a conversation. Ni Chang panicked and hastily retreated, accidentally knocking over a nearby stall.
Ye Ran quickly reacted and wielded his sword to protect Ni Chang in the moment of urgency. The sword shadows poured down like a waterfall, and the astonishing sword energy forced the drunken wanderer to retreat several steps. The scene became tense for a moment.
The surrounding crowd, seeing this, exclaimed in surprise. Ni Chang leaned against Ye Ran, still in shock. Her eyes were filled with astonishment. She had never seen Ye Ran display such amazing martial arts. At this moment, he seemed like a master swordsman, possessing extraordinary demeanor.
Ye Ran stood with his sword, his face showing no trace of pride, but rather a hint of worry. He looked down at Ni Chang and asked softly, "Are you okay?"
Ni Chang shook her head gently, her voice trembling, "I'm fine, it's just... your swordsmanship just now was truly amazing."
Ye Ran's expression stiffened, and he sighed softly, unwilling to say more, only comforting softly, "It's not safe here, let's leave first."
Ni Chang nodded, filled with curiosity about Ye Ran's true identity. There was a hint of inquiry in her eyes, but she dared not speak it out loud.
The two slowly left the bustling market, Ye Ran remained vigilant until ensuring safety, then relaxed. Ni Chang's doubts grew stronger as she watched Ye Ran's figure, countless thoughts crossing her mind.
This trip to the market gave Ni Chang a new understanding of Ye Ran. In her heart, she felt an unprecedented curiosity towards this rough yet extraordinary martial artist. Ye Ran always avoided discussing his true identity, fueling Ni Chang's desire to uncover the truth.
The summer breeze, carrying a hint of heat, blew over the two people's clothes. After this brief encounter at the bustling market, it seemed that there was a somewhat unusual emotion growing between Ni Chang and Ye Ran. This emotion, like the summer breeze, was elusive but also intoxicating.
After leaving the market, Ni Chang still felt tumultuous inside. She decided that in a special way, she might be able to coax out Ye Ran's secret from him. So, she learned cooking from Liu Xu and planned to make pastries herself in an attempt to bribe Ye Ran.
Ni Chang appeared a bit flustered in the kitchen, her delicate hands having grown up in a sheltered environment, never having done such rough work before. She frowned slightly at the flour, eggs, and sugar on the table, but she persisted. Liu Xu was beside her, giving careful instructions, but Ni Chang seemed to be struggling.
As she kneaded the dough, Ni Chang muttered softly to herself, "Making these pastries is really troublesome. If he refuses to eat them, wouldn't it be a waste of effort?"
Willow gently smiled and comforted, "Miss, don't worry, Ran will definitely like it."
As Willow spoke, she gradually added an egg into the flour with skillful hands. Ni Chang tried to imitate, but often ended up with her hands full of flour. She complained coquettishly, "Willow, when did you learn all these things? No wonder you always do better than me."
Liu Xu smiled and replied, "Miss, I have been helping in the kitchen since I was young. These pastries are actually not difficult, just requiring carefulness and patience."
Ni Chang nodded, rolled up her sleeves again, with a determined look on her face. She carefully kneaded the dough into small round balls and then placed them in the prepared steamer.
Willow Xudao instructed, "Miss, be careful to control the heat, don't let it get too intense."
Ni Chang responded softly, but due to being distracted during the process, she adjusted the heat too high. Before long, a faint explosion sound of "bang" came from the kitchen, followed by billowing smoke.
Ni Chang hurriedly tried to control the situation, but in her haste, she ended up covered in soot on her face and clothes. She stood there, stunned, looking at the mess in front of her, with a helpless and dejected expression on her face.
Liu Xu couldn't help but chuckle softly, then quickly stepped forward to help. As she extinguished the fire, she comforted Ni Chang, "Miss, there's no need to blame yourself. Cooking in the kitchen requires a lot of practice."
Ni ChangLooking at the busy figure of Liu Xu, I couldn't help but feel a little grateful in my heart: "Liu Xu, thanks to you."
Liu Xu smiled and responded, "Miss, you're too kind. These are all things that Liu Xu should do."
At this moment, footsteps could be heard outside the kitchen, and Ye Ran hurriedly ran in. He had been deliberately sent away by Ni Chang, but now he heard some commotion and was extremely worried. Seeing the messy kitchen and Ni Chang's dirty face, Ye Ran was at a loss, but also filled with concern.
"Ni Chang, are you okay? What happened?" Ye Ran asked anxiously.
Ni Chang held the charred pastry with a look of distress and said, "I... I wanted to make a snack for you. But, but I accidentally ruined it."
Ye Ran looked at Ni Chang's face, dirty like a little flower cat, and his heart softened, unable to help but smile. He gently took the pastry, disregarding its appearance, and carefully took a bite.
"The taste...actually isn't bad," Ye Ran said with a pretended calmness, his eyes showing a complex distortion, as if he had just eaten explosives but couldn't say it out loud.
Unfortunately, the person involved was completely unaware. Ni Chang listened to Ye Ran's words, a flash of joy in her eyes. She wiped the dust off her face and smiled, saying, "Really? I thought it was completely ruined."
Ye Ran put down the pastries and then helped Ni Chang wipe the dust off her face. His movements were gentle, and his eyes were full of concern.
"My lady, in the future, you don't need to do these things yourself. Your safety is the most important," Ye Ran said, with a teasing tone but more of helplessness.
Ni Chang gave him a coquettish glare and pouted, "Ran, are you looking down on me? I also want to learn to do something."
Ye Ran chuckled lightly, with a hint of roguishness in his tone, "Look down on you? How could I? A delicate little flower like you, I cherish you more than anything."
Ni Chang heard this and her displeasure gradually turned into a smile. She said softly, "Then I'll make it for you to try next time."
"Great, I'll be waiting for your masterpiece," Ye Ran responded with a smile, but secretly decided that next time he must watch from the side to prevent her from causing another fire.
Ni Chang listened, feeling a warmth in her heart, but her curiosity grew even stronger in her eyes. She asked softly, "Ran, your swordsmanship is so brilliant, who are you really?"
Ye Ran smiled slightly and interrupted her, saying, "Ni Chang, there are some things that are not the right time to explain. But please believe, no matter what, I will protect you."
Ni Chang looked at Ye Ran with a thousand questions in her heart, but she also knew that he wouldn't easily speak them out. She nodded, her eyes showing even more trust.
Ye Ran helped Ni Chang tidy up the kitchen. The two of them exchanged a smile, each with their own thoughts, yet also feeling the unspoken emotions between them.
On a summer night, the moonlight is cool and refreshing. Ni Chang returns to her chamber, lying on the bed, reminiscing about the events of the day. Meanwhile, Ye Ran stands quietly outside her chamber, guarding her dreams.
The night is like water, with scattered starlight. The hearts of the two, like the stars in the night sky, silently accompany each other, shining upon one another.
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