An Unexpected Encounter at Rainbow Park

Rainbow Park is a popular amusement park located near Starsea Fifth Middle School.

Surrounded by mountains on two sides, it boasts dozens of large amusement rides.

During holidays, it’s always bustling with visitors, and even on a weekday like this Tuesday, there’s a steady stream of people coming and going.

“Two chocolate vanilla ice creams, one large and one small, please.”

A few minutes later, I handed twenty soft coins to the middle-aged woman selling ice cream and received two servings in return.

She gave me a curious glance, probably wondering why a student in uniform would be here at this time of day.

‘What’s with the look? Never seen a student skip class to buy ice cream at an amusement park?’

I ignored her gaze and walked towards Queen Lan, who was waiting on a nearby bench.

At a glance, it looked like I was on a date with a popular girl at the amusement park.

Well, if she wasn’t Queen Lan, it might actually be considered that. But I really didn’t want to be here!

It’s already past lunchtime and classes are in session. We’re skipping class, and while Queen Lan might be fine—she’s from another world after all—I’ll definitely get scolded by the Class Monitor when I get back!

Ah, maybe the Class Monitor won’t scold me now that they’re trying to clear up the rumors. On second thought, that might be even worse!

Queen Lan, give me back my image as a model student!

Despite my inner complaints and reluctance, I had no choice but to come.

Although I couldn’t ask Ji Qianluo, Queen Lan would surely know more details. I couldn’t miss this opportunity.

In the end, I agreed to accompany Queen Lan to Rainbow Park, skipping class.

“Here, your chocolate vanilla ice cream.”

I handed the larger portion to Queen Lan, who immediately jumped up from the bench, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she eagerly took the ice cream.

“Wow, it’s really ice cream! I’ve wanted to try it since the first time I saw it.”

“You’ve never had ice cream before?”

Queen Lan shook her head and eagerly bit into the chocolate vanilla, her words muffled by the cold treat.

“It’s so cold… We don’t have anything like this in our world.”

‘Please chew and swallow before you speak. Readers can’t understand you otherwise.’

“Is that so?”

I took a lick of the chocolate vanilla. A cool sensation traveled from my tongue to my stomach, and I shivered slightly.

It’s not that unusual, I thought, glancing at Queen Lan, who was enjoying her ice cream immensely.

At that moment, she didn’t look like a queen of a great nation, but more like a little girl excitedly eating the ice cream her father bought her at the amusement park.

In a way, I was taking advantage of Queen Lan’s situation. It was enough to make me happy for a whole day!

‘Slow down, my little princess. If you want more, I’ll buy you another one.’

Although I was tempted to say this out loud, for the sake of world peace and justice, I held back.

I sat beside her, and Queen Lan finished her large portion quickly.

My small serving was barely touched, and she was already done with hers.

Even after finishing, Queen Lan seemed unsatisfied. She licked her lips, her gaze drifting to my ice cream.

“Li Qingchen, haven’t you eaten yours yet? Why don’t you share?”

“Uh, I…”

Before I could explain that I had already taken a lick, Queen Lan swiftly grabbed it and continued eating.

‘This is really the queen of a nation? If her subjects saw her now, eating ice cream like a little girl by the side of the road, they’d probably be shocked. But thinking back to the strange foods I saw in that other world, I can understand why Queen Lan is behaving this way.’

This was the second time I took advantage of Queen Lan, and she didn’t even know it. I was happy enough to last a whole year!

“Um, Your Majesty, do you like sweets?”

I looked at Queen Lan, who was eating enthusiastically, and handed her a tissue.

“They’re alright.”

After finishing the last bit of chocolate vanilla, Queen Lan took the tissue and slowly wiped her mouth. “We don’t have these in our world, so it’s hard to find them. But today, I’m happy. I’ll forgive you for being rude to me earlier.”

“Ha ha, thanks, Your Majesty. But before that, could you wipe your nose too?”

I pointed to my nose with a smile.

“Ah!”

Queen Lan, startled, quickly wiped her nose with the tissue, but it only made it worse.

“Pfft, ha ha!”

I laughed out loud.

“You’re so mean!”

Queen Lan pouted and quickly stood up. “I’m going to the restroom.”

She headed towards the restroom, covering her face.

“I’ll wait for you here.”

I said with a smile.

To my surprise, Queen Lan, who had almost reached the restroom, suddenly turned back. “Oh, and Li Qingchen, I’m allowing you to call me ‘Xiao Lan’ today, okay?”

“Huh?”

I was taken aback as I sat on the bench.

Was Queen Lan’s mood unusually good today? Did she really think of me as her father?