Chapter 454

A breeze blew by.

A head of jet-black, beautiful hair danced in the wind.

Mao Li Lan's moon-like phoenix eyebrows, a pair of beautiful eyes full of affection.

A straight, delicate nose, cheeks slightly flushed.

Cherry lips breathing like orchids, an oval face that was very beautiful, skin as delicate as frost and snow.

Hoshino Ki's compliment instantly stunned Mao Li Lan.

The young girl's thoughts were exposed to the air in an instant.

She secretly glanced at Hoshino Ki's handsome face.

Then her gaze fell downward onto Hoshino Ki's hands.

Long, slender fingers with clear knuckles.

The veins on the back of his hands were clearly visible.

Those hands rested easily and lazily by Hoshino Ki's trouser legs.

In the strong contrast between the blue school uniform and the fair skin,

it gave a very strong visual stimulation.

Mao Li Lan's eyes suddenly darkened:

"Does Hoshino-kun often compliment people like this?"

How should he put this?

Hoshino Ki's pitch-black eyes paused.

"No!"

It was indeed the first time he had complimented someone like this during the day!

As for at night...

He didn't remember!

Mao Li Lan seemed very satisfied.

She knew Hoshino Ki's nature.

Usually taciturn, he really didn't seem like the type to go around complimenting people.

"Let's go!"

Mao Li Lan came to Hoshino Ki's side and walked with him.

This action attracted many envious and jealous looks from other girls!

But not a single girl dared to stand up and protest.

The reason was because...

none of them could beat Mao Li Lan.

Mao Li Lan's title as a karate champion was famous in school.

Who dared to come and snatch someone from her?

Did they not want to live?

The day's classes ended quickly.

Hoshino Ki packed his school bag.

"Hoshino-kun, shall we go shopping at the mall?"

Without waiting for Hoshino Ki to agree,

Mao Li Lan grabbed his arm and walked toward the door.

Hoshino Ki remained expressionless, following her force as he walked out with her.

Just as they were about to leave the school gate, Hoshino Ki took two masks out of his pocket.

He had bought them at the school convenience store during the break.

He handed one of them to Mao Li Lan.

Hoshino Ki was now considered a public figure.

Walking down the street openly would make it very easy for him to be recognized.

Mao Li Lan took the mask.

She also understood Hoshino Ki's concerns, so she put the mask on her face.

Today, Suzuki Sonoko was sick and didn't come to class.

Mao Li Lan could just spend some time in a world for two with Hoshino Ki.

She also didn't want Hoshino Ki to be recognized and cause unnecessary trouble.

Hoshino Ki put the mask on his face.

The two of them soon arrived at the mall.

Sure enough, it was much more convenient after putting on the masks.

Many crazy, burning gazes around them were reduced.

But there were still quite a few girls secretly watching Hoshino Ki.

They were guessing whether Hoshino Ki was a celebrity!

The two of them walked all the way to the jewelry counter.

Hoshino Ki lowered his head and looked carefully.

Mao Li Lan walked to Hoshino Ki's side and asked:

"Hoshino-kun! Do you want to buy jewelry?"

Hoshino Ki looked up at Mao Li Lan.

A trace of gentle laughter actually appeared in his pitch-black eyes?

"Yes! Do you like it?"

Mao Li Lan was instantly overjoyed.

Was Hoshino Ki picking out a gift specifically for her?

She chose for a long while, finally picking a pair of earrings, and immediately put them on to try them out.

"Beautiful!"

Hoshino Ki nodded:

"Let's buy this pair."

Hoshino Ki asked the sales clerk to wrap up the earrings.

But his gaze didn't move away from the counter; he still kept his head lowered.

He seemed to be still picking out something.

"Hoshino... Ki!"

Mao Li Lan felt very happy to receive a gift from the person she liked.

"Ki! What are you looking at?"

She assumed on her own that Hoshino Ki also liked her.

So she changed the formal address to a more intimate nickname.

Hoshino Ki opened his pitch-black eyes.

The calm expression on his face remained unchanged.

He naturally reached out and put his arm around Mao Li Lan's shoulder:

"Akemi and Ai... I want to give them some gifts, help me choose."

Since he was giving gifts, he would give them all together.

Showing favoritism was not the behavior of a gentleman!

The gift he promised Miyano Akemi yesterday had just found its place today.

As a girl, Mao Li Lan's taste must be better than his.

Hoshino Ki didn't want to rack his own brain.

So he handed this difficult problem directly to Mao Li Lan.

When Mao Li Lan heard Hoshino Ki's tone,

she always felt like she had the illusion of picking out gifts for a husband's family.

What's more, Hoshino Ki had also directly put his arm around her shoulder.