Became the Terminally Ill Supporting Male Lead’s Rabbit Spirit - Chapter 12

Chapter 12

Lu Zhe’s eyebrows knitted tightly.

Su Ci noticed his expression and spoke hesitantly, “If it’s not far, I … I can hold on a little longer.”

No, she didn’t want to walk.

Su Ci used to be pampered in the past, but she wasn’t this delicate. Now, after taking over this new body, she felt both love and resentment towards it.

Lu Zhe withdrew his gaze, “No need, let’s take a taxi.”

The midday sun was scorching. As soon as they got out of the car, Su Ci felt the heat hitting her face. She followed Lu Zhe into a nearby small mall.

There weren’t many people shopping in this mall. With their outstanding appearances, Lu Zhe and Su Ci naturally attracted attention. They were such an eye-catching pair that passersby frequently glanced back at them.

The first floor of the mall was filled with cosmetics and accessory stores. The two of them headed to the second floor.

“Let’s buy a pair of shoes first.”

The shoes that Lu Zhe bought for Su Ci were size 39, which were clearly not suitable for her. Moreover, she’s too delicate to wear such shoes.

Su Ci nodded, following Lu Zhe into a women’s shoe store.

A salesperson greeted them with a broad smile, “Welcome! How can I assist you both today?”

Lu Zhe replied, “Find her a pair of shoes, they need to be soft.”

It was the salesperson’s first time seeing such a handsome guy. She was taken aback, and upon glancing at the girl beside him, was utterly dazzled. The girl’s exquisite beauty made it hard to look away.

Almost entranced, the salesperson said, “Please come this way.”

The salesperson then picked up a pair of sandals adorned with crystal sequins, “This design is very trendy, it’s a best seller this year. Miss, would you like to try them on?”

Lu Zhe frowned when he saw the heels on the sandals, “These won’t be suitable for her, avoid high heels.” She got chafed even from cloth shoes, heels would be even worse for her.

Su Ci also shook her head. In her opinion, the style of this pair of shoes was not good-looking at all.

“Here is a pair of flat shoes, a style that has been selling well recently. Additionally, they have a softer sole,” said the salesperson, picking up another pair. The pink shoes were made of patent leather, and a large bow adorned the top.

Lu Zhe took the shoes and pressed on the sole, commenting indifferently, “The sole isn’t soft enough.”

The salesperson was taken aback. Isn’t the sole of this shoe soft enough? Typically, customers who come to buy shoes choose ones with attractive designs, rarely focusing only on the softness of the sole.

The salesperson had no choice but to walk over to another shoe rack. She picked up a different pair and said, “These shoes just arrived at the store this morning. They are a new model, and the soles are definitely soft.”

Lu Zhe took the shoes, gave them a squeeze, and bent them slightly before handing them to Su Ci. “Try these on.”

Su Ci looked at the pair of off-white shoes he was holding. The design was simple, and she had no objections.

“Miss, what shoe size do you wear?” the salesperson inquired of Su Ci.

Su Ci wasn’t quite sure about her current shoe size, but figured it was close to what she wore before, “Around size 36.”

“Perfect, this is size 36.”

The salesperson set the shoes down, ready to help the young girl try them on. Watching Su Ci take off her loose cloth shoe and extend her foot, she was taken aback.

Despite having dealt with many female customers, the salesperson was seeing such beautiful feet for the first time. They were delicate and exquisite, with plump, adorable toes. She felt the urge to kneel and help Su Ci wear the shoes!

Su Ci tried them on and found the size to be just right. The sole and the area that wrapped around the foot were light and soft.

Lu Zhe asked, “Do you want this pair?”

Su Ci shook her head. She moved closer to Lu Zhe, tiptoeing slightly to whisper in his ear, “These shoes are expensive.”

She had glanced at the price tag on the shoes: 600 yuan.

In the past, even if a pair of shoes was priced in the seven figures, Su Ci wouldn’t bat an eye. But things were different now. Living under someone else’s roof, with Lu Zhe being an orphaned high school student living in an old neighborhood and requiring medication every day, where would he get the money?

Overhearing the domestic helpers gossiping, Su Ci learned that men value their pride. She whispered to Lu Zhe, “Let’s look at others.”

The girl suddenly leaned in, her warm breath tickling his ear.

Lu Zhe looked down and asked, “Is the shoe size the right size?”

“It’s right.”

“Hmm.” Lu Zhe motioned for the salesperson to check out.

“Lu Zhe?” Su Ci was a bit surprised. 600 yuan wasn’t a small amount of money for Lu Zhe.

Detecting her astonishment, Lu Zhe curled up his lips, “I can afford it.”

Hearing this, Su Ci and Lu Zhe locked eyes, and she kept silent.

If Lu Zhe was willing to buy them for her, she wouldn’t object. After all, these shoes were more comfortable for her than the white cloth shoes she had been wearing.

Su Ci, wearing her comfortable new shoes, went to a women’s fashion store with Lu Zhe.

She was beautiful, with a delicate figure, and everything she tried on looked stunning on her. The store staff lavished her with compliments, praising her beauty as if it was effortless.

Su Ci called Fu Gui out and told him to learn more.

Fu Gui replied: [I’ve already learned quite a lot recently.] Since the master like to be showered with compliments, he must put in extra effort to learn more.

Su Ci selected several new outfits, all made from soft materials. They certainly weren’t cheap, but Lu Zhe didn’t object and silently paid for them.

In the past, Su Ci would always pay for her purchases using her own card. But now, she started to understand why some women enjoyed having men pay for them. The feeling was simply exhilarating.

As she waited, she asked Fu Gui what else it had learned.

With a cute, slightly trembling voice, Fu Gui excitedly responded: [Master, your eyes are as black as grapes, your face as pointed as melon seeds, your lips as red as cherries, and your hair flows like a waterfall … ]

Su Ci nearly choked hearing Fu Gui’s words. “You can stop now!”

A melon seed topped with two grapes and a cherry?

What on earth was that?

Fu Gui felt wronged. Didn’t humans like such compliments?

Seeing Lu Zhe finish paying, Su Ci decided to ignore Fu Gui’s attempts. She walked over to Lu Zhe and said, “I’ll pay you back for everything we bought today. I don’t want you to be at a loss.”

Lu Zhe glanced at her indifferently, “Whatever you want.”

Then, Su Ci needed to buy some lingerie. Since Lu Zhe was paying, she dragged him into the store with her.

Su Ci’s requirements for lingerie were even stricter than for her clothes. After all, they were intimate garments and had to be comfortable.

She wasn’t even sure of her current size, so she needed to try them on. Picking up a set of white lingerie, she headed for the fitting room, “Lu Zhe, wait for me outside.”

Su Ci then closed the fitting room door behind her.

After a while, she stretched her hand out from the gap in the door, “Lu Zhe, this one doesn’t fit. Can you ask the shop assistant to get me a larger size?”

Looking over, Lu Zhe saw her pale fingers holding the white lingerie she had just taken in with her, adorned with some delicate lace trimmings.

He avoided direct eye contact and didn’t approach her, instead signaling a female staff member to assist.

Inside the fitting room, Su Ci received a larger size and tried it on. Looking down at herself, she realized she had underestimated her figure.

Emerging from the fitting room, Su Ci noticed Lu Zhe standing in the same spot, his face cold and emotionless, showing no sign of embarrassment or amusement from her little antics.

“I’m done changing.”

Not only had Su Ci changed into her new lingerie, but she had also donned her newly purchased dress. This suited her much better than Lu Zhe’s oversized and ill-fitting clothes she had been wearing earlier, and she felt more secure in them.

The lavender dress complemented Su Ci’s snow-white complexion, making her look stunningly beautiful. Just a slight lift of her eyes could leave someone utterly captivated.

There was a mirror inside the fitting room, and Su Ci was quite pleased with her appearance.

“Lu Zhe, do I look good?” Su Ci asked the young man in front of her, without a trace of shyness.

Lu Zhe didn’t answer her question. Instead, he glanced at the time and said, “After lunch, I’ll give you money for a cab ride home. I have classes in the afternoon.”

“Alright,” Su Ci obediently replied.

During lunch, Su Ci ate heartily. Having been eating rabbit food for so long, she was eager to indulge in human cuisine.

Across from her, Lu Zhe poured a cup of tea and placed it beside Su Ci. “Are you full?”

Su Ci’s eyes sparkled. “Yes, I am.”

Lu Zhe took out a hundred-yuan bill and handed it to her, “Take a cab home later. Do you know the address to the apartment complex?”

“I do.” The first time she had transformed into a human and ventured out, she had taken note of the nearby street signs.

“After school, I’ll be working at the computer store. You can make dinner yourself or eat out.” Lu Zhe then handed her another hundred-yuan bill.

Seeing the money in her hand, Su Ci couldn’t help but feel pity for Lu Zhe. While others his age were still coddled and cared for by their families, only worrying about school, Lu Zhe had already stepped into society. He juggled his studies with work.

And now, he had an additional responsibility – taking care of her, a rather demanding one at that.

What a pitiful person.

After leaving the restaurant, just as Lu Zhe was about to leave, Su Ci quickly grabbed his arm. “Lu Zhe, you can’t go yet. You forgot something very important.”

Lu Zhe turned to look at her.

“You forgot to kiss me.”

She recalled that he had kissed her at around one in the morning, which meant she would be able to remain a human for seven hours. Then, in her drowsy state, she had kissed him again, adding another eight hours. That’s a total of 15 hours.

She counted on her delicate fingers and explained to Lu Zhe, “If we start counting from one in the morning, I’ll turn back into a rabbit by four in the afternoon. This won’t do, Lu Zhe. You have to kiss me more.”

Lu Zhe remembered what Su Ci told him last night: because he had kissed her, she transformed back into a human.

Su Ci tugged at the hem of his clothes, leading him to a hidden corner by the restroom. At this time of day, the corridor was empty.

He then saw Su Ci blink at him, asking, “Do you want to kiss me, or should I kiss you? Either way, the effect is the same.”

The girl stared at him with bright, shining eyes, not the slightest hint of shyness in them.

Lu Zhe didn’t react.

“Hurry up, hurry up. While there’s no one around, or else people will come later.” Su Ci urged him, fearing he would refuse to kiss her.

Su Ci knew all too well how hard it was to get close to Lu Zhe. Even though she looked even prettier than a fairy, she had to worry that the boy in front of her wouldn’t kiss her. She was so miserable!

After a while, Lu Zhe sighed.

He stretched out his big hand, and the coldness suddenly felt as he covered Su Ci’s overly radiant eyes.

Su Ci was taken aback and obediently closed her eyes.

She felt a cold sensation on her eyelids.

The next second, something gently touched her lips.

Soft and cool.

It was just a fleeting touch.

Then, Lu Zhe’s clear voice resonated next to her ear, “Is that enough?”

Su Ci quickly shook her head, her desires clear, “Not enough. Kiss me a few more times.”

Lu Zhe’s hand covering Su Ci’s eyes trembled.

His cold lips once again met Su Ci’s rosy ones, but just like before, it was a brief touch and then he pulled away.

He was the epitome of a gentleman.