Chapter 981: Still Can't Escape the Ferris Wheel

Once the thought of getting the photo arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

As soon as Cai Xiaotang thought of this idea, she couldn't wait to get that photo into her hands immediately, fearing that if she went too late, she wouldn't be able to get it; she was even distracted during the otherwise thrilling rides.

Almost as soon as the water ride stopped, she immediately took off the rain poncho that was shielding her and stood up.

"Wait a moment."

Li Xiao didn't know what she was in such a hurry to do, but seeing her hair tips dripping with water, he hurriedly took out a handkerchief, wanting to wipe her dry with great consideration.

Cai Xiaotang couldn't help but be stunned; noticing his fingertips brushing past her cheek inadvertently, she immediately coughed lightly in embarrassment.

"That... it's fine, it's not cold here anyway, it doesn't matter if I get a little wet."

Her mind was full of that photo from before, and while she spoke, she hurriedly pulled Li Xiao toward the exit.

"Where are we going next?"

Li Xiao lowered his eyes to look at the hand she was holding, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.

Immediately after, he saw Cai Xiaotang suddenly stop in her tracks.

It was as if she had only just realized she was covered in water, and she suddenly changed her tune: "Uh... I suddenly feel it's better to go tidy up; you wait for me here, I'll go to the restroom and be back very soon!"

Before she had even finished speaking, she had already run off.

"I..."

Li Xiao had wanted to say he would go with her, but seeing she had already run far away, he had no choice but to give up helplessly, unable to help but shake his head with amusement.

She was the one who said she didn't mind getting a little wet just now, and she was also the one who suddenly said she wanted to go tidy up; she really was impulsive...

While thinking this, Li Xiao had no choice but to sit down on the bench opposite and wait obediently.

In the distance—

Cai Xiaotang had already run quickly past the corner, and she could vaguely see the clown who had been selling photos earlier at the stall ahead.

She quickly looked back once.

Confirming that Li Xiao couldn't possibly see this side, she then took two steps at a time and rushed toward the clown!

"Hey! Do you remember me!"

Cai Xiaotang slapped the clown on the shoulder abruptly.

The clown was startled by her, but upon turning around and seeing it was her, he instantly revealed a pleasantly surprised expression and began to gesture wildly.

Cai Xiaotang didn't dare to waste time and hurriedly spoke quickly: "Excuse me, is that photo from earlier still here? I want to buy it..."

"Wow!!!"

The expression on the clown's face became even more pleasantly surprised; almost as soon as Cai Xiaotang finished speaking, he immediately pulled several photos from his chest and quickly extracted the one she wanted.

"This is it!"

Cai Xiaotang grabbed the photo in her hand and finally let out a heavy sigh of relief.

"Thank you!"

She thanked him loudly, her face beaming with joy; she hurriedly stuffed the photo into her bag, smiled at the clown again, paid the money, and finally ran off, high-spirited and completely satisfied.

Great!

Finally got this photo!

Soon, Cai Xiaotang returned to the place from before.

Li Xiao was still waiting for her, and seeing her return, he indeed didn't have the slightest suspicion.

The two of them had a great time playing for the whole day, until dusk, having played almost every facility in the amusement park.

Except for...

The Ferris wheel.

The sky gradually darkened until it was completely dyed ink-blue, without a trace of light.

Yet the lively atmosphere in the amusement park did not diminish in the slightest.

The Ferris wheel, which hadn't been that conspicuous during the day, also lit up with a ring of colorful lights, turning slowly and becoming the most eye-catching presence in the entire amusement park.

Getting off the carousel, Cai Xiaotang swept a glance at that huge ring of light without changing her expression, her heart unable to stop thumping.

Nighttime plus the lit-up Ferris wheel.

And that legend about kissing at the very top.

The elements were all gathered!

But Li Xiao didn't seem to have any intention of going either...

After watching the float parade in a while, she would just suggest going home!

Cai Xiaotang's little mental abacus was clicking away.

But the heavens were set on going against her; the more she pondered something, the more it would come knocking at her door.

She had just intended to speak up and suggest going in another direction.

The next second—

"For the last ride, let's go to that one, and then we'll go watch the float parade."

Li Xiao said, pointing his finger in the direction of the Ferris wheel, his tone couldn't have been more natural.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned, and the expression on her face became somewhat subtle in an instant.

Are... are we really going?

Could Li Xiao actually believe in that legend?

If he really wanted to kiss her...

Cai Xiaotang was just thinking this when her peripheral vision suddenly saw Li Xiao lean over abruptly!

A familiar, teasing voice that begged to be punched also sounded in her ear—

"Why aren't you saying anything? I just haven't been on a Ferris wheel before, and I thought it would be a pity not to experience it since we're already here. You aren't thinking about anything strange, are you?"

Li Xiao's tone carried a hint of suspicion and the implication of watching a joke.

Cai Xiaotang was struck to the heart by his words and bit her lower lip hard.

Before she could even retort, she heard him continue: "Oh~ I get it. Could it be that legend? Are you... looking forward to it? The one about kissing at the highest point..."

"Who's looking forward to it!!!"

Cai Xiaotang's ears buzzed; not giving Li Xiao a chance to finish, she grabbed his hand, turned around, and headed toward the Ferris wheel!

She even made up an excuse: "Let's go then! I'm not letting my imagination run wild; I'm just afraid that someone hasn't ridden this kind of thing before and is afraid of heights!!!"

"Pfft..."

Li Xiao laughed out loud, not giving her any face at all.

Clearly, the two of them had even ridden the drop tower today.

Saying he might be afraid of heights now—wasn't that a bit too late?

Watching her obviously flustered pace, Li Xiao was "kind" enough not to expose her, simply letting her continue to pull him forward.

Cai Xiaotang, however, was feeling anxious and uneasy.

Tsk...

How could such a low-level, inadequate provocation tactic work so effectively every time Li Xiao used it!

It was all her own fault for being so weak-willed!

Every time she encountered him, she seemed to turn into a fool!

But...

Even if he really wanted to kiss her at the highest point of the Ferris wheel, she wouldn't let him get away with it!

Even if this old man was just a male fox spirit!

Even if he was better at seducing people than a woman!

She still had to hold her ground!

She must firmly refuse to be tempted!

Soon, the two of them arrived beneath the Ferris wheel.

At this moment, most people had gone to watch the parade.

Therefore, there weren't many people gathered here right now.

And most of them were couples.

Cai Xiaotang pulled Li Xiao to the end of the line, and before long, they followed the stairs to a cabin that was slowly descending.

"Squeak—"

The cabin door opened slowly, still continuing its slow upward movement.

Cai Xiaotang stood at the entrance, her foot pausing mid-step as a flash of hesitation crossed her eyes.

The next second—

"Let's go."

A familiar palm wrapped around her waist, bringing her inside.