Chapter 1728 - 1729: A Lie

The little girl in love is just like that, merely holding hands and strolling feels

romantic and sweet to them.

A couple in love can find satisfaction even in the simplest things, it's not a lie.

A pure girl at this age perfectly interprets this saying.

"Still saying you're not cold, your little hand is already cool."

Lin Xian held her little hand, reproaching.

Zhang Mengyao smiled sweetly, "Then help me warm it up."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Xian pulled her little hand and tucked it into the pocket of his coat.

"Where are we going to play today?"

Zhang Mengyao blinked her big eyes, asking.

Lin Xian laughed, "You decide!"

Hmm.

Zhang Mengyao hesitated for a moment and then said: "The weather is nice today, how about we go hiking?"

"Sure, where should we go hiking?"

"Purple Gold Mountain, it's closer."

Amidst their chatter, the two arrived at the cafeteria.

Since Lin Xian had already had breakfast, he just ordered a glass of soy milk, sipping it while watching Zhang Mengyao eat her breakfast.

No wonder this girl is quite endowed, apart from her natural talents, she sure can eat.

It's just that all her weight is perfectly distributed in the right places.

Truly the envy of other girls.

"Big pervert!"

Noticing his gaze, Zhang Mengyao couldn't help but give him a side glance.

Lin Xian teased, "We've been like an old married couple, why so bashful still!"

"Who is an old married couple with you?"

Zhang Mengyao snorted, continuing to eat her shredded chicken rice noodles.

After finishing, she elegantly wiped her mouth with a tissue, stood up, and smiled, "Let's go!"

They walked all the way out to the school gate, not seeing Lin Xian's Ferrari, she curiously asked:

"Did you not drive over today?"

"I sent it to Shanghai for maintenance."

Lin Xian casually replied, hailing a taxi.

Purple Gold Mountain is quite well-known in Jinling, it also has another name, Zhong Shan.

Zhongshan Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling, Linggu Temple, these famous scenic spots are all located on Purple Gold Mountain,

the number of tourists visiting here annually is immense.

However, for locals in Jinling, they wouldn't visit these spots during spring outings.

Instead, they prefer the back mountain of Purple Gold Mountain

because the scenery is better and more tranquil there.

About ten minutes later, the taxi steadily stopped at the entrance of the back mountain.

Zhang Mengyao swiftly paid the fare.

Lin Xian smiled slightly at her gesture, making no attempt to stop her.

Stepping out of the car and bathing in the morning sunlight, breathing in the fresh air, lifted their spirits.

"Let's go!"

Lin Xian held her fair little hand, walking towards the mountain.

It's the weekend today, and the weather is great too.

The sunlight is perfect, and there's a gentle breeze.

Such weather is ideal for outings, and on the serene back mountain path, quite a few locals from Jinling were strolling about.

The two of them did not speak, quietly enjoying the rare peace.

When you really like someone, any time spent with them is joyful.

The premise being, you genuinely like the person!

Lin Xian also enjoyed this pure affection, unrelated to money, just because he liked her.

An hour later, the two successfully reached the halfway point of the mountain.

By this time, the sun was overhead, and the temperature slowly started to rise.

Noticing a few beads of sweat forming on Zhang Mengyao's forehead, Lin Xian suggested, "Let's find a place to sit and take a rest."

"Hold on!"

Zhang Mengyao said, walking towards a small stand to buy two bottles of mineral water.

Returning with the mineral water, she complained, "It's too expensive, a bottle of water costs five bucks!"

"It's not easy here at the halfway point."

Lin Xian smiled and comforted her, "It's the same at all scenic places, and those bringing so much water to these roadside stalls, with the back mountain not allowing cars to go up, they basically carry it all up themselves."

Looking back at the stall owner who was nearly forty, Zhang Mengyao nodded and said, pouting, "Alright, consider it a hardship fee then."

The two moved to a secluded little pavilion, and after sitting down, Lin Xian set down the drawing bag from his back.

Seeing this, Zhang Mengyao's eyes lit up, curiously asking, "Are you about to draw?"

She had never seen Lin Xian draw before, making her somewhat expectant.

"Yes, I'm about to give you a gift."

Lin Xian smiled mysteriously, opening the drawing bag and taking out a canvas and painting tools.

"I knew it, you're going to paint a picture and give it to me as a birthday gift, aren't you!"

Zhang Mengyao cheekily smiled, her eyes revealing a sense of pride.

Wow, I'm such a smart little princess!

"Impressive, you guessed it."

Lin Xian raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

"Hmph! Of course."

Zhang Mengyao snorted proudly and continued, "So you're planning to give me this as a birthday gift? Isn't it too insincere?"

"Don't like it?"

Lin Xian laughed and said, "Then how about this, I'll take you to a luxury store or a 4S shop another day, and you can choose whatever you like..."

Before he finished, she interrupted, "Forget it, since you're so sincere, I'll reluctantly accept your gift."

Oh, women!

Meanwhile, Lin Xian had already set up the canvas, laid out the white paper, and holding a pencil, he smiled, "Get ready, don't move!"

"Is this okay?"

Zhang Mengyao put down the mineral water, put her legs together, sat up straight, looking very obedient.

Seeing this, Lin Xian burst into laughter, teasing, "Zhang Mengyao, are you taking a passport photo?"

Zhang Mengyao objected, saying crossly, "Then what pose should I use?"

"No need to be so serious or deliberate, relax, whatever pose feels comfortable." Lin Xian explained.

Hearing this, Zhang Mengyao simply put her legs up on the bench, curled them, leaning back against the pillar.

The sunlight fell on her, a wisp of hair lightly swayed in the breeze on her delicate profile.

Very beautiful.

So beautiful, it looked like a painting.

"Don't move, hold that pose!"

Lin Xian looked excited, his hands moving swiftly, sketching out lines on the paper.

As he continued drawing, his hand momentarily paused.

What would happen if he used the [Transcendent] skill while drawing?

A thought suddenly crossed Lin Xian's mind.

Since enhancing this skill, he had never used it, this was the perfect time to try.

"What's wrong?"

Zhang Mengyao saw him stop and asked, puzzled.

Lin Xian waved his hand and laughed, "Nothing, just considering what technique to use."

After a casual explanation, Lin Xian activated the [Transcendent] skill.

In an instant, he entered a wondrous state.

All his senses heightened by several times.

His brain operated rapidly, numerous techniques and knowledge in painting continuously combined and rearranged in his mind.

Simultaneously, a system notification chimed.

""

"Congratulations to the host for triggering a special effect 'A Flash of Inspiration' while using the [Transcendent] skill..."

Whoa!

Really triggered a special effect?

Since acquiring [Absolute Focus], he'd used it many times, yet this was the first time it triggered a special effect today.

There was indeed a huge difference after enhancing the skill, with the trigger rate fivefold.

Just as he was delighting, another system notification sounded.

"Congratulations to the host for triggering the special effect 'Transcendent Talent' while using the [Transcendent] skill!

'Transcendent Talent: Host's painting skills rise to master level for 90 minutes!'

"

At this moment, Lin Xian only wanted to say, Amazing!

With the enhancement, not only did the trigger rate increase by fivefold, but there was also an additional special effect.

Directly elevating his painting skills by a significant level in a short time frame.