Chapter 707

Seeing this, Natsume Chikage half-jokingly played his "trump card":

"If you don't try it... then I'll just buy this new one directly? Anyway, I think it's better."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui immediately widened her eyes, like a startled little animal:

"No! Absolutely not! Why waste this money for nothing!"

Natsume Chikage smiled, his tone carrying a hint of coaxing:

"Then hurry up, reach out your hand."

"Try it first, if it's not suitable... I'll definitely buy back that model of yours."

As he spoke, he took the initiative to undo the silicone strap of the new watch and adjusted the length.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui was still muttering "No, why do you have to spend this wasted money...", but that wrist wearing the old watch had already very honestly and obediently stretched out in front of Natsume Chikage.

Watching him lower his head, seriously wrap the new watch around her wrist, buckle it carefully, and adjust it to a comfortable position, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's heartbeat sped up a few beats involuntarily.

She raised her wrist, looking at the clearer display screen and smoother interface on the dial, and a hint of undisguisable fondness flashed in the depths of her eyes.

Xuecun Lingyin on the side silently took all this into her eyes and pursed her lips imperceptibly.

Even Xiyuanji Qilai, who was usually the most natural, had her fair cheeks slightly puffed up at this moment.

Natsume Chikage signaled to the female clerk:

"Miss Clerk, could you please introduce in detail what functions this new watch has added or improved compared to the old model? For example, battery life, accuracy, or unique sports modes?"

The female clerk nodded quickly and began to explain professionally to Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, from more accurate multi-star positioning, to the newly added blood oxygen monitoring, and then to the longer battery life and improved waterproof rating.

Xuecun Lingyin and Xiyuanji Qilai listened, and could not help but be attracted by these practical functions, moving closer to listen to the introduction carefully.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui herself was also more and more tempted as she listened.

These upgrades were indeed very attractive to her as a sports enthusiast.

If she were buying it herself, she would very likely choose this new one.

But the one paying now was Natsume Chikage... she was clear about his financial situation and truly felt sorry for him.

After listening to the introduction, Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui bit her lower lip, undid the strap of the new watch, placed it carefully back on the soft cushion of the counter, and pushed it back to the clerk.

"Thanks for the introduction, but I still..."

She hadn't finished her sentence.

Natsume Chikage on the side had already taken out the money decisively and said to the clerk:

"It's decided to be this one. Please, take a brand new box."

The female clerk immediately understood and nodded with a smile:

"Okay, please wait a moment, I'll go to the warehouse to get the goods."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui widened her eyes slightly and looked at Natsume Chikage, her expression extremely complex—there was the sweet happiness generated by his thoughtfulness, and also the helplessness and a little bit of annoyance at him "spending money recklessly."

"I already said I didn't want it... why did you decide on your own..."

At this time, the clerk had already returned carrying a brand new paper bag with the brand logo printed on it, inside of which was the unopened new watch set.

Natsume Chikage took the paper bag and handed it directly to Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, his smile gentle:

"It's only a few thousand yen more, don't take it too much to heart."

"Just treat it as... a thank-you gift for the time you spent helping my younger sister sort out the plot of her shoujo manga and giving valuable suggestions last time. That help is far more valuable than this watch."

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui looked at the sincerity in his clear eyes that could not be refused, and heard him mention the matter of helping Ruri, and the last bit of persistence in her heart loosened.

A smile finally bloomed on her face uncontrollably, but she still muttered:

"What is this... that doesn't count as help at all..."

She thought in her heart: Alright, I'll accept it this time. Next time, I must find a better opportunity to send a more thoughtful gift to return the favor to Natsume-kun!

Only with give and take can feelings last long!

"Then... alright. Thank you, Natsume-kun."

She finally took the paper bag, her fingers gently stroking the smooth surface of the bag, unable to put it down.

After buying the sports watch.

The few found a bench in the store for customers to rest and sat down.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui couldn't wait to open the packaging box and take out the brand new sports watch that was glowing with matte black.

She took off the old watch on her wrist efficiently, put on the new one, turned her wrist left and right to admire it, and the smile on her face was dazzlingly bright.

Then, she picked up the old watch, a hint of imperceptible shy blush appeared on her face, and she handed it to Natsume Chikage solemnly.

"Natsume-kun... this, it's for you."

Natsume Chikage's heart stirred, and he took it with both hands solemnly.

The moment his fingertips touched the strap that still carried residual warmth, the familiar translucent information box arrived as promised, floating above the watch:

【Sports Watch】

【Quality: White】

【Effect: Can increase physical exercise effect by 15%】

【Introduction: The girl's day-and-night exercise is all for the ideal in her heart!】

Finally obtained!

Natsume Chikage suppressed the surging excitement and anticipation in his heart.

He had indeed "craved" the effect of this watch for a long time.

This 15% exercise effect bonus was undoubtedly a timely help for him, who currently had relatively low strength and agility attributes and urgently needed to improve through exercise, and could greatly accelerate his growth speed.

【You have obtained ownership of this equipment, do you want to register it?】

【Yes/No】

He didn't hesitate to mutter in his heart: "Yes!"

【You have successfully registered this equipment!】

【Distance to the next attribute point reward, still missing two pieces of equipment!】

【Do you want to equip 'Sports Watch'?】

【Yes/No】

"Yes!"

The moment he equipped it.

Natsume Chikage did not immediately feel any obvious changes in his body.

Regarding this, he was not surprised.

The effect of this equipment was a bonus acting on the "exercise process," not directly bestowing strength, and it needed to be experienced in actual exercise to realize its value.

It could only be left for later when exercising to slowly verify and dig into its effects.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui looked at Natsume Chikage after he took the old watch, and was rarely a bit shy, her voice a little lower than usual:

"Natsume-kun... this, will you... will you wear it?"

Natsume Chikage took the old watch in his hand to look at it and answered with a smile:

"I will. In the future, when I exercise, I plan to wear it. It can both record my exercise data and check my heart rate and consumption."

Upon hearing this, the happy blush on Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui's healthy wheat-colored skin became even more obvious.

"Yeah! That's right!"

"Let me teach you how to use it! How to set personal information, how to start recording exercise, and how to view historical data!"

As she spoke, she took the initiative to lean over, took the old watch, and began to explain and demonstrate to Natsume Chikage, somewhat shyly yet full of anticipation.

She had a small, sweet thought in her heart: He and she were both wearing sports watches of similar styles, no matter how you looked at it, they were couple's items, hehe!

And Xuecun Lingyin and Xiyuanji Qilai, who were standing on the side, quietly watched the two huddled together, one teaching seriously, one learning attentively, their fingers occasionally touching slightly due to the operation.

Both of them felt a hint of an indescribable, subtle irritability rising in their hearts.

But thinking that this was part of the club's "mutual collection" activity and was a legitimate reason, they had no choice but to suppress that strange emotion, unable to say anything.

After all, the two of them had also exchanged with Natsume Chikage before... the two comforted themselves in their hearts.

After a while.

Classmate Classmate Tengyuan Kui, who was clearly in an excellent mood today, suggested energetically:

"There are still several hours before we go to the coffee shop to work! Do you have any places you want to visit next? I'm fine with anything!"

Xiyuanji Qilai and Xuecun Lingyin looked at each other.

"I don't have any particular place I want to go, let's see what everyone else thinks."

"I don't mind, anywhere is fine."

Natsume Chikage then proposed his own plan: ===== CHAPTER 708 =====