The Ferris Wheel’s Allure

It was already night. Entering the restaurant, Bai Qiao couldn’t help but acknowledge its prime location.

Through the large windows, vibrant lights shimmered, illuminating a lively evening party. The most captivating sight, however, was the towering Ferris wheel in the center of the amusement park.

Its lights twinkled as it slowly turned, exuding an indescribable sense of tranquility. For someone like Bai Chen, who had lived on the precipice between life and death since childhood, and considering his mother’s earlier words, this scene must have held a profound allure.

Lost in thought, Bai Qiao glanced sideways at Bai Chen. Sure enough, Bai Chen’s gaze was fixed on the Ferris wheel as well.

‘Forget it,’ Bai Qiao mused. ‘Considering you’ve helped me twice, and your performance today wasn’t bad, I’ll take you to play on it later.’

“Are the two of you sitting here?” The waitress offered a standard, radiant smile as she addressed them. In this society that valued appearance, the sudden arrival of such an exceptionally handsome man and beautiful woman was undoubtedly a welcome sight.

“Mhm,” Bai Qiao softly affirmed, then walked towards the table.

“It would be even better if the two of you sat facing each other,” the waitress suggested, her smile unwavering.

“Uh…” Bai Qiao’s hand twitched slightly. ‘I’d love to sit facing him, but…’

“No need.” Bai Chen’s deep voice resonated, a mere three words. He truly seemed so aloof.

Bai Qiao secretly pouted, but she had to admit, the waitress was practically overflowing with enthusiasm.

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“…………” When the fifth piece of food dropped, Bai Qiao finally erupted. She slammed her fork onto the table with a loud clatter, drawing the attention of those nearby. Bai Chen waved a hand, dismissing the waitress.

“What is this?! I can’t eat with my left hand at all! And you’re having such a good time, hmph!” Bai Qiao’s face, flushed with anger, turned away.

A cold sensation touched the corner of her lips. Bai Qiao couldn’t help but turn her head back, curious. ‘Hey, hey! Is this real? That so-called King is actually feeding someone?!’

‘Speaking of which… how could he possibly make such a pitiful, expectant expression?! This face can be played with like this! I’m truly learning something new.’ When Bai Qiao had worn this face before, she had never been able to make any expressions other than blankness or a cold sneer.

‘But this… it’s so hard to refuse.’

Bai Qiao opened her mouth and accepted the food. ‘Huh? I didn’t misread that, did I? Bai Chen’s eyes definitely held a glint of a successful scheme, hey!’

‘Ugh… the gazes from around them seemed to have materialized into tangible damage. Yet, couples are just like that…’

“Honey, I want you to feed me too~”

“…………” Finally unable to bear it, Bai Qiao dragged Bai Chen out of the restaurant.

And so… they ended up playing on the Ferris wheel after all. Bai Qiao remembered coming to the amusement park to accompany her cousin when she was very young, but she hadn’t ridden a Ferris wheel since.

She never imagined that after so long, she would ride one again, and this time, she was a girl. It had truly been a long time since she had such an experience.

Bai Qiao leaned against the glass window, watching the scenery outside. As they ascended, the tourists on the ground below became tiny black specks, and the lights grew hazy.

Everything felt like something out of a fantastical fairy tale. Bai Qiao turned to see Bai Chen sitting beside her, seemingly uninterested in the outside view and oblivious to her gaze.

This was the first time Bai Qiao had observed Bai Chen so closely. Although this face was originally her own, she rarely looked in a mirror. And this aura… so aloof it made people want to keep their distance, yet it also carried a sense of security, stirring an unexpected desire to lean on him.

Bai Qiao was startled by her own thoughts and quickly shook her head vigorously. ‘Could this Ferris wheel truly possess magic? No, impossible. I don’t go for guys… Illusion, illusion, forget it quickly. I must be possessed. Begone, evil spirits, begone, evil spirits…’

“Ah!” By the time she reacted, Bai Chen was already in front of her. Looking at his face up close, Bai Qiao was momentarily stunned.

“Heh~ Staring?” Bai Chen chuckled softly, his finger tracing over Bai Qiao’s lips.

“Eh? You… Wait! Ngh…”

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