Dark-colored Fairy Tale: Seven Magicians - Chapter 28

Chapter 28

“I hope you can tutor me in math after school.”

Liu Menglu was stunned, and then she smiled.

Ever since the two of them had their open conversation, Chloe had become more and more like a human. She was finally getting a taste of real life.

“Okay, it’s a deal. I’ll tutor you after school.”

Chloe nodded subtly and once again put her full attention on the blackboard.

Liu Menglu watched Chloe for a while and smiled sweetly.

Then, she took out a new notebook and began to organize the basic knowledge points from her memory of first-year high school.

The math teacher, standing at the lectern, had noticed the movement over there a while ago. However, seeing that the two of them only talked for a short while and then resumed their focus, the math teacher didn’t pay them any more mind.

After all, Chloe was a foreign friend, and Liu Menglu was her most promising student. No matter what, she should give them some leeway.

Seeing the two of them quiet down, the math teacher nodded in satisfaction. Looking at their two pairs of “thirsting for knowledge” eyes, she was extremely pleased. The class bell rang, but the math teacher was still so engrossed that she went on for another ten minutes before dismissing the class.

When the teacher left the classroom, Chloe let out a sigh of relief. But looking at the various symbols on the blackboard that hadn’t been erased yet, Chloe felt like a deflated balloon. This math is really hard.

Liu Menglu’s smile was full of meaning.

“Can’t you do this problem?” Liu Menglu asked, seeing that Chloe hadn’t moved for a long time.

Chloe’s delicate little face was blank. “Please, explain it again.”

Liu Menglu nodded without surprise and began to explain for the third time.

However, after Liu Menglu finished explaining again, Chloe became even more desperate. It was clear that this time, she still didn’t understand.

Looking at the dejected Chloe, Liu Menglu also sighed. It had been three full days.

Ever since Chloe realized she couldn’t keep up with Liu Menglu’s math, she had devoted herself completely to the subject. Unfortunately, math really did require talent.

Seeing Chloe becoming more and more dispirited, Liu Menglu suggested, “Let’s not rush home today. Let’s go to the food street and get something to eat.”

Chloe looked at her with blank eyes, then firmly shook her head. “The exam is in two days. We should use our time to review.”

“That’s a good point, but we also need to balance work and rest. Let’s go. A little relaxation is good for studying,” Liu Menglu said as she led Chloe toward the food street next to the school.

The food street next to the school was called “Gourmet Street.” It was the most famous food street in Liu Menglu’s area. Because of its good food and cheap prices, the foot traffic was heavy every day.

Just like today, even though it was a weekday, there were already many people enjoying food on the street.

As soon as she walked into the food street, the various aromas of food mixed together. But instead of smelling bad, it heightened the appetite of every person who walked by.

Liu Menglu stood at the entrance of the food street, took a deep breath, and showed a satisfied smile.

“The food street is still as fragrant as ever. Let’s eat our fill today!”

Chloe also smelled the aroma of food in the air. The smell of the food triggered her body’s foraging instincts. The once-low-spirited and appetite-reduced Chloe actually felt a hint of hunger.

Because of this foraging instinct, the originally reluctant Chloe couldn’t help but follow Liu Menglu’s steps.

Liu Menglu was very familiar with this food street. She led Chloe through the street, occasionally holding out a delicious snack. They would feed each other, “one bite for you, one bite for me,” and Chloe’s mouth was watering.

Although the portions of the snacks were small, they ate so many things that in a little while, they were both 70% full.

Liu Menglu also led Chloe to their final destination, a spicy hot pot restaurant.

Liu Menglu was about to pull Chloe inside, but Chloe stopped her. She said, “I’m already full today. Let’s go back and study math.”

Liu Menglu looked at Chloe’s flat stomach and countered, “Are you 70% full, like usual?”

Chloe nodded. She always only ate until she was 70% full.

Seeing this, Liu Menglu immediately showed a brilliant smile. Ignoring Chloe’s objections, she walked directly into the hot pot restaurant. As soon as she entered, the strong smell of hot pot made Chloe’s whole body jolt.

Liu Menglu also couldn’t help but swallow her saliva, not having had hot pot in a long time. She found a relatively quiet spot and sat down.

Liu Menglu was a regular here. A waiter immediately came over with a menu. He gave Liu Menglu a friendly wink and then stepped aside.

Looking at the extensive menu, Liu Menglu handed it to Chloe. “See if there’s anything you want to eat.”

Chloe didn’t take the menu and just shook her head. “I’m not hungry. Just order what you want.”

Seeing this, Liu Menglu took back the menu and ordered two of her favorite dishes, as well as a steak and a small piece of frozen tofu that Chloe liked.

This action brought Chloe back from her daze. Liu Menglu wasn’t one to waste food. Why did she order a few extra dishes now?

Just as Chloe was about to ask, Liu Menglu had already handed the menu to the waiter.

When the hot pot arrived, Liu Menglu handed her a pair of chopsticks.

Chloe flatly refused. “I’m full.”

Liu Menglu blinked, looking exceptionally cute. “I know you’re full, but being full and being stuffed are two different things. Being full can only satisfy your basic needs, but being stuffed can bring you happiness~”

Even with Liu Menglu’s tempting tone, Chloe didn’t believe her.

Having grown up in Fayalon, she had a natural aversion to everything related to the Seven Deadly Sins.

It was only because it was Liu Menglu. If it had been anyone else trying to tempt her into gluttony, she might have already pulled out her sacrifice.

Liu Menglu wasn’t in a hurry to get Chloe to accept. She dipped a piece of lamb and tasted it with a look of pure happiness.

“Look at that girl over there who’s stuffing herself.”

Chloe followed Liu Menglu’s gaze. She saw a girl her age who was enthusiastically eating all sorts of dishes from the hot pot.

With Chloe’s eyesight, she could easily see the girl’s round belly. It was clear that the girl was already full.

However, despite this, the girl was still happily dipping dishes, then dipping them in the sauce in her bowl and putting them in her mouth. As she ate, she showed a happy smile.

This was foreign to Chloe. She didn’t know why gluttony would make that person so happy, especially when her body couldn’t handle any more food.