Chapter 54: Chapter 49: Qi Xingzhou is Her Lucky Star Chapter 54: Chapter 49: Qi Xingzhou is Her Lucky Star Jiang Ning had studied at University A for four years, and had come to understand the surrounding area of the school quite well. Qi Xingzhou seldom went out, so the number of times he considered going shopping was even rarer.
Jiang Ning walked slowly along the street with Qi Xingzhou, her gaze sweeping the shops on either side of the road, searching for anything fun around.
As they passed by a claw machine, Jiang Ning stopped and asked Qi Xingzhou with a smile, “Did you really like the Small Night Lamp I gave you the other day?”
Qi Xingzhou had been holding onto the hem of Jiang Ning’s clothes, staying close to her body. When Jiang Ning paused, he also stopped.
Upon hearing Jiang Ning’s voice, Qi Xingzhou hesitated for a moment before reaching into his bag and pulling something out.
Looking at it, Jiang Ning was surprised to see that it was the very Small Night Lamp she had given him in the elevator before.
Ji Shuang had mentioned several times during Jiang Ning’s last visit to the Qi Family that Qi Xingzhou carried the Small Night Lamp she had given him wherever he went, even placing it on the dining table while eating and not allowing anyone else to touch it.
At the time, Jiang Ning had thought Ji Shuang might have been exaggerating a little. Now seeing Qi Xingzhou bring the Small Night Lamp out with him… did he really like it that much?
Jiang Ning’s gaze fell on the Small Night Lamp resting quietly in his palm. The lamp, which was actually just a few dozen yuan, had been a leftover prize from an event at the school. Jiang Ning had found it quite attractive, and it was made of glass, so she had decided to buy one.
Usually, such delicate items tended to be more popular with girls. If Qi Xingzhou liked it that much… maybe he’d also like those fluffy toys inside the claw machine?
Thinking this, Jiang Ning pulled Qi Xingzhou over to the claw machine.
She pointed to the cute and dumb-looking stuffed animals inside the machine and said to Qi Xingzhou, “Do you like them? I’ll try to win one for you.”
Qi Xingzhou’s gaze settled on Jiang Ning’s outstretched hand, admiring her delicate and fair skin. Her fingers were slender and pale, long and soft. Her nails were not manicured but cut neat and clean, showing a healthy pink hue.
Seeing that Qi Xingzhou did not respond but kept staring at the claw machine, Jiang Ning took it as a sign that he liked the toys inside. She took out her phone and scanned a code to buy some Game Coins.
Jiang Ning hadn’t played these types of games much before, and it was her first time taking someone to play claw machines.
She inserted over a dozen coins into the machine and failed each time due to her lack of skill.
While Jiang Ning was attempting to win a toy, Qi Xingzhou finally turned his attention to something he wasn’t usually interested in.
Seeing Jiang Ning fail multiple times without becoming discouraged and continuing to insert Game Coins, Qi Xingzhou watched the wobbling claws in the machine, his expression thoughtful.
Noticing Qi Xingzhou’s serious attention, Jiang Ning shifted slightly to the side and said to him, “Do you want to have a try?”
“It’s very simple, I just dropped in some Game Coins. Hold this… give it a light shake, and the claw inside will swing. Then, catch one of the toys, carry it over to here… and then it’s ours,” Jiang Ning explained step by step.
Qi Xingzhou nodded and reached out to swing the little lever a few times. Then, Jiang Ning saw the claw, which had been so limp in her hands, under Qi Xingzhou’s control, suddenly swing out and actually grab one of the toys.
However, halfway through, the toy fell out of the claw.
Jiang Ning comforted Qi Xingzhou, “It’s okay, it’s okay, there are still plenty of Game Coins left; you can play a few more times.”
Qi Xingzhou pursed his lips, his eyes darkening, as he proceeded to the next attempt.
Jiang Ning didn’t know how he operated the little joystick, but saw the floating claw precisely grab the toy that had fallen mid-way before, wobbling its way to the top of the chute. Once the claws opened, the little toy immediately dropped out.
Jiang Ning looked at Qi Xingzhou in surprise, a fluke?
Jiang Ning took the little toy that had fallen out and praised him generously, “You’re amazing! Got it on the second try; you’re really lucky!”
Receiving the praise, Qi Xingzhou’s face visibly brightened with joy, even his beautiful amber eyes sparkled.
He held onto the joystick and bent down to continue playing.
Aside from his initial mistake, Qi Xingzhou did not fail again, successfully grabbing seven or eight toys. When there was only one chance left, Jiang Ning asked Qi Xingzhou to let her try and, as expected, under her control, the claw became limp again, failing to even hold onto a small foot of the toys.