Chapter 27: Tranquility
Since returning from Cervitan's desert journey, the world has finally become somewhat peaceful. Luo Lian and Nanlian finally settled down, and the Free State intelligence services continued to keep an eye on their movements - in fact, their underground operations were still quite active.
But that's none of their business, Mondstadt thought. He brought the paper cup in his hand to his lips and stood in the cool morning breeze.
It's autumn. He opened his mouth and let out a breath, and the cold air took advantage of the void. In the blink of an eye, he saw the person he was waiting for approaching, smiling and greeting him.
"Yo, Jefuti. ”
"Sorry for being late. Jeffetti said.
"It doesn't matter. Mondstadt said with a smile, quietly looking her up and down, and couldn't help but admire her in the depths of his heart.
Jeffetti wore a light blue printed dress that perfectly accentuated her well-proportioned curves. He wears an orchid hairpin on his silver hair and a pair of red-framed glasses on the bridge of his beautiful nose. She is completely different from usual, just like two people, but the uneye-catching beauty has not changed.
"You really like dresses. Mondstadt said with a pretended lightheartedness.
"Eh, me...... yes, it feels good to be fluttery. Jeffetti was nervous and tried to cooperate with him in a conversation, "Also, I don't have any other options. ”
"What about glasses? red glasses, very novel. ”
"Well, it's a disguise. What if you walked down the street in your original attire, what if you were recognized?" explained Jefti, "what's wrong? Don't you like it?"
"No, it's pretty good. Mondstadt nodded, speaking to his heart.
On the contrary, after hearing this, Jie Futi was speechless for a while.
“...... You're dressed simply. ”
"Hmm," Mondstadt stretched out his arms and glanced at the plaid shirt over his green shirt, "isn't it good?"
"No, it's just a different feeling than usual. ”
"No, that's what it looks like. Mondstadt took a step forward, "It's going to be a long time to come, so get used to it now!"
"Ah...... ...... so," Jefuti clearly understood what he meant, her cheeks flushed slightly, "Can I say a word then?"
"What?"
"This, suits your looks, not your character. ”
Mondstadt froze for a moment, as if he had fallen into an ice cave. He looked back at Gerfti, who was still following with her head down.
Just about ...... Let's be honest.
"Is there a particular place you'd like to visit?" asked Mondstadt.
"No ......"
"Well, then, add some new clothes to your closet!" Mundra took Jefti's hand and ran down the street.
"Wait...... Don't run so fast!"
They walked straight into the clothing store, where the clerk at the door was a civilian figure, and Mondstadt didn't know if she saw the clue, but she welcomed them warmly.
He wasn't very patient, and while Jeffetti was picking and choosing, he just sat on the padded chair and watched.
If you don't know anything, you will think that Jeffetti is an ordinary person, as Mondstadt kept silently saying. She just picks up a piece of clothing and puts it on herself, looks at it in the mirror, and tries it on in the fitting room if she likes. Her movements, her mental activity, are undoubtedly the same as those of the rest of the world, at least according to Mondstadt.
That man is here to prove it. The human form is the same as the subject, and he has reason to think that way to change the minds of others, and thus to change the era: the human form and the human form are the same.
"Hmm-" Jeffrey hesitated as she looked at a few pieces of clothing.
Ahh Mondstadt stood up and walked over to her.
"What's wrong?"
"Which one do you think looks good?"
Mondstadt shrugged.
"If you want me to say, it's all beautiful. ”
"Stupid, you have to pick one. Jeffetti said, seemingly unhappy with the perfunctory statement.
Sure enough, it's an ordinary person.
"Why? If you like it, you can buy it all. ”
"Take so many things, how do you go shopping...... next"
"It's okay, I'll carry it for you. ”
"Even so, don't. ”
Mondstadt sighed, then laughed again. I didn't expect Jie Futi to have such a childish side, it's really funny.
"As you like. He said, "Otherwise, I'll pick one for you." ”
Jeffetti stared at him with wide eyes and was silent.
Mondstadt's fingertips ran across the shoulders of each garment, filtered through his intuition and first impressions, and finally stopped at a sweater.
A beige stand-up collar sweater with a soft, non-prickly feel, a modest style that Mondstadt thought she would love too.
"How?"
"It feels very comfortable...... "Jeffrey took it, couldn't help but knead it, and then put it on, "How?"
"Well, it's cute. ”
"That'...... That's it. ”
"Okay, take it off and go to the checkout. ”
"Don't. ”
Mondstadt looked at her quizzically.
"That's it...... Apparel. Jeffrey rubbed her hands shyly.
Thinking back to the scene just now, Mondstadt left the clothing store with Gefti in a semi-fugue state and continued to wander the shopping street.
They watch a movie about three scientists working together to solve a murder case, then go to a video arcade where Jeffetti wins in the dance machine, and when they eat fast food at noon, they are recognized by a schoolboy and have to sign and gag him......
Every second of Gervti's eyes was engraved into Mondstadt's eyes, her gestures, her expressions, and her reactions, all of which made him feel emotional: she was indeed an ordinary person.
At sunset, the commercial street is almost all over. Mondstadt pondered where to go in the end, but Jeffrey suddenly stopped.
Mondstadt followed her gaze and smelled the aroma of baked bread.
Bakery...... Is it?
"Let's go, go in and have a look. Mondstadt said.
"Eh......"
Mondstadt pushed Jeffetti to reluctantly enter, and the clerk worked hard to sell the last bread freshly baked.
Perhaps fascinated by the novelty of the shape, Jeffetti stared at the dazzling array of bread, wondering what she was thinking, and smiled.
"Bread is a very good food, cheap, delicious and filling," said Mondstadt, "why don't you try it?"
"No, it's actually quite a regular eat. But this is the first time I've watched freshly baked bread come out and put it on the shelves. ”
"I see. ”
"That. Gefti pointed to a black loaf of bread.
Chocolate-flavored?
"What are you laughing at, that's ink, ink!"
"Is that so? I'm sorry. ”
After buying bread, they walked down the maple tree-lined streets, strolling like couples. When the autumn breeze blows, the autumn leaves pave the way beneath your feet.
Mondstadt felt the warmth in his palms.
"Now, Mondstadt, if only we could keep going like this. This feeling is very ordinary, very calm, very happy...... It's amazing, I never imagined that I could live in such an environment, as if I had a sweet dream, and I was worried that I would wake up at any time. ”
He squeezed Jefuti's hand.
"What a stupid thing to say, this is the reality, and it will always be like this in the future. Everyone's thoughts and wishes are the same as yours, otherwise this country would not exist at all. ”
"That's what I said......"
Jeffetti raised her head slightly, looking at the sky in the distance.