The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 457 Real Age

"Look, these are all very beautiful things that I really like. Every time I see them, I feel very happy."

"So, you don't need to worry that I'll get upset over a relationship that's not even started yet."

Lingluo picked up a standee, looked at it in her hand, and smiled as she spoke to Lin Xiyue.

Lin Xiyue looked at Ling Luo, pondering to herself.

She noticed that Lingluo didn't seem to care much about what happened next, which made her a little curious.

"Ah... so, what do you think?"

After hesitating for a moment, Lin Xiyue finally mustered up her courage and asked.

Ling Luo smiled slightly, her temperament suddenly changing, even giving the impression of a reversal of two extremes.

Her smile exuded maturity and confidence.

"Ah, actually, don't let my loli-like appearance fool you, I'm actually thirty-two years old."

She said softly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyue was startled. Her eyes widened as she stared at Ling Luo in astonishment.

She had been listening intently to Ling Luo's words, but she never expected to hear such an answer.

"Ah, ah↘↗?!!!"

Lin Xiyue's voice unconsciously rose eight octaves, as if she had been startled.

Her hand trembled, and the item she was holding almost fell.

"Yes, I am indeed thirty-two years old this year. I started training when I was twelve, and I have been a member of our team for a full twenty years now."

Seeing this, Lingluo quickly reached out to catch the surrounding objects, then smiled and continued speaking.

Her tone was calm and gentle, and she seemed very open about her age and experiences.

"Three, thirty-two?!"

Lin Xiyue's voice unconsciously rose eight octaves, and she almost screamed.

She stared wide-eyed at the girl who looked only twelve or thirteen years old, her heart filled with doubt and shock.

"Yes, I know, I do look only twelve or thirteen years old. It's because of a medical accident, but I won't go into the details. It's not appropriate for me to tell you."

However, before she could finish speaking, Lingluo interrupted her with a smile.

Her smile remained sweet, but her tone revealed a hint of helplessness and bitterness.

Lin Xiyue nodded quickly, indicating her understanding.

She realized that Lingluo might have experienced some unknown suffering, which was why she had such an appearance, so she didn't press the matter further.

"Anyway, I'm telling you all this just so you know that I'm not a young girl anymore. I've been through a lot and I understand the gap between reality and dreams."

Linglu smiled and continued.

Her words seemed to contain many stories, making people curious about her past.

Lin Xiyue took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down and not act offensively.

"So... so you like Earl?"

Then she nodded and asked cautiously.

This question made her a little nervous, after all, she didn't know much about Lingluo's love life, and she didn't know if asking this would make the other person feel uncomfortable.

“You don’t need to be so careful. I admit, I do have feelings for him. However, because he’s from another race, I’ve never said anything, and I know that it’s almost impossible for us.”

Looking at Lin Xiyue's cautious appearance, Lingluo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a warm smile.

"Don't worry, I won't blame you. It's not a big deal."

She said softly.

At this moment, Ling Luo seemed to have changed in Lin Xiyue's eyes in an instant.

The petite and adorable loli image she originally had suddenly matured, becoming like a gentle older sister.

This wasn't because Lingluo's appearance had actually changed, but rather because the aura she exuded created this illusion.

Linglu smiled gently, and her tone and demeanor when talking to Lin Xiyue were exceptionally warm.

Every word she spoke was like a gentle spring breeze, softly brushing past Lin Xiyue's ears, making her feel incredibly comfortable.

Lin Xiyue stared wide-eyed at Ling Luo in front of her, her face full of astonishment.

She had no idea that Lingluo would suddenly show this side of herself, so she was at a loss for words for a moment.

"You... Sister Lingluo!!"

Lin Xiyue's face flushed bright red instantly, like a ripe apple.

Her voice trembled slightly, as if she was somewhat surprised by the way she had just addressed him.

Before this, Lin Xiyue had always regarded herself as Lingluo's older sister, but now, seeing Lingluo's gentle appearance, she couldn't help but call her "Sister Lingluo".

"Hehe, you're so cute."

Seeing this, Lingluo couldn't help but chuckle.

She gently patted Lin Xiyue's head, a gesture like an older sister comforting her younger sister.

Although their physical appearances are the opposite.

Do you think I look very different from usual?

Lingluo's voice was low and gentle, as if carrying a faint trace of sadness.

"Uh-huh."

Lin Xiyue's cheeks flushed instantly. She nodded shyly and said softly.

Her gaze darted away, too shy to look Ling Luo directly in the eye.

At this moment, an indescribable emotion welled up in Lin Xiyue's heart.

She found herself liking Lingluo even more, especially when Lingluo displayed such older sisterly gentleness, which made her heart flutter.

Lin Xiyue couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "Girls are truly the most beautiful beings in the world! Every girl has a unique charm, like a dazzling pearl, radiating a mesmerizing light."

She herself has a particular fondness for gentle, older sister-type girls.

That gentle, considerate, and understanding quality always made her feel incredibly warm and at ease.

"Actually, I sometimes need to put on a disguise when I'm out in public. My physical condition is quite special, which makes me very suitable for these disguises. Over time, it's as if I've put on a mask myself and gotten used to this kind of life."

Lingluo seemed to sense Lin Xiyue's thoughts. She smiled slightly and continued speaking.

Looking at Lin Xiyue's heartbroken expression, Lingluo couldn't help but smile slightly and let out a soft laugh.

The laughter sounded somewhat abrupt in the room, but it also conveyed a sense of ease and relief.

Lingluo gently reached out and tenderly stroked Lin Xiyue's hair, as if comforting a wounded child.

Her movements were gentle and slow, as if she wanted to convey some warmth and reassurance to Lin Xiyue in this way.

"Okay, don't worry,"

"So many years have passed, I'm used to it now."

Linglu said softly.

Her voice was calm and gentle, giving people a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.

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