Lin Yi followed Xiao Xuan’s arrangements and checked into the small town. The place resembled an ancient settlement, with green-tiled roofs, blue-brick walls, and cobblestone streets that felt both rustic and elegant. Both sides of the roads were lined with wooden buildings carved with various motifs of birds, flowers, insects, and plants, as if narrating stories from the past. Moss clung to some of the visible tiles, silently witnessing the passage of time.
Lin Yi felt quite drawn to the charm of the quaint little town. The air was exceptionally fresh, and he felt the fatigue in his body wash away. To his surprise, after Xiao Xuan led him to the inn, he discovered that the interior was not entirely the ancient style he had imagined. It was actually quite modern, just dressed in an antique shell. Common electrical appliances were all present—TVs, computers, and air conditioners. If he didn't know he was on Penglai Island, he would have thought he was just at some ancient town for a vacation.
Naturally, Lin Yi stayed in the same room as Alice, and he made no attempt to hide it. However, when he parted ways with Song Yu, she muttered "scumbag" under her breath again. The affection rating for this girl felt fake; even with a score of 96 points hovering over her head, she showed none of the behavior of a lovesick fan. He could only conclude that this girl was extremely stubborn, with a deeply rooted desire for a devoted partner, or perhaps she had been suppressing her feelings …
Chapter 435