Chapter 387 - A THRILLING FERRIS WHEEL RIDE
LUO YAN first walked in, followed by Shen Ji Yun. The passenger car they were was very wide, it could probably seat six people at most. It's also made up of transparent glass, so he could see everything outside. It then moved upwards to let another set of players ride in the next passenger car.
When Luo Yan turned to Shen Ji Yun, he was slightly startled when he saw that the other removed the rabbit mascot suit he's wearing. It revealed his overly handsome game avatar.
"Is Brother Ji Yun no longer worried that other players might recognize you?" he asked with a bit of teasing in his voice.
"Players outside can't see what's inside the Ferris wheel's passenger cars," Shen Ji Yun said. "And I'm never worried about being recognized. I only suggested for us to wear some disguise because I'm afraid your brother and the others would know where we were earlier," he added honestly.
Since Luo Yan had already known about Luo Jin, Su Yuqi, and Bai Ze looking for them earlier, there's no reason to make another lame excuse.
Luo Yan's blue eyes were filled with amusement. He didn't expect that Shen Ji Yun would actually tell the truth. He just smiled and also removed the mask and the hood, revealing his pretty face and long white hair.
After a few minutes, the Ferris wheel ride started. The speed was not too slow and not too fast either. It was just enough to savor the view outside at each and every point.
As the passenger car they were in ascended, Luo Yan could see more and more of the whole Tropical Land. From the jungle area, to the ocean, and then to the volcano. He could also see the vast expanse of the starry night sky. The view from this height was truly exceptional. He almost put his face on the glass wall of the passenger car just so he could see more.
Then, when they were nearing the very top, colorful fireworks suddenly appeared in the sky. From red to blue to green, they were like flowers blooming. Like a light that brightened the dark sky. It was beautiful.
He excitedly turned towards Shen Ji Yun. "Brother Ji Yun, look! Fireworks!"
Shen Ji Yun who watched this couldn't help but stare. Not at the fireworks but at Luo Yan. He was smiling at him with the dazzling fireworks at the background. Once again, he was captivated by Luo Yan's beauty.
Luo Yan looked back at the fireworks. "It's beautiful."
"Yes, very beautiful indeed," Shen Ji Yun agreed but his eyes were only glued at Luo Yan.
Then he noticed that they were already at the very top spot. According to what he read online, when a couple was riding a Ferris wheel, the most romantic thing should be done when you arrived at the very top. But the problem was, they were not a couple yet. He also had no intention of confessing here.
So, there's only one thing he could think of. To give him a gift.
"Yan Yan," he called.
Luo Yan looked back and was slightly surprised when he saw how serious Shen Ji Yun looked. "Hmm?"
"I—"
Luo Yan suddenly felt nervous for no reason. Wait- this guy wouldn't just confess here right? His nervousness suddenly tripled. Thinking of Shen Ji Yun's insistence of riding the Ferris wheel as their last ride, he should have seen that he must be planning something. But could it really be a confession?
He suddenly didn't know what to feel. His heart was starting to beat rather wildly. He also didn't know how he would answer him if his guess was correct. But beneath all the confusion and nervousness, there was a small part of him that was, well, excited.
"Yan Yan, I- I want to give this to you," Shen Ji Yun said, a rectangular velvet like box suddenly appeared in his stretched out palm.
Luo Yan looked at the box and then at Shen Ji Yun. He seemed worried that he wouldn't accept it. Suddenly, he wanted to laugh. Why did he think that this guy would confess here?
Knowing Shen Ji Yun, he'd probably choose to confess in real life rather than here inside the game. That was probably better. Since Luo Yan still had no idea how he would answer him if he ever did confess right now. He probably would be too tongue-tied to even say anything.
He took the rectangular box and opened it. Inside was a silver hairpin with a white crescent moon shaped jade at the very top. It was surrounded by silver vines with white flowers. A very beautiful ornament indeed.
He raised his head and returned his gaze to Shen Ji Yun who was currently fidgeting. The other was obviously very nervous. He's probably worried if he would like the hairpin or not.
Seeing that Luo Yan was looking at him, he quickly said, "This hairpin is an accessory that could increase the defense of a player. Since Yan Yan's game avatar has long hair, I thought that it's design would suit you. I- I hope that Yan Yan would like it."
The silver color of the hairpin certainly suited Luo Yan's white hair. And the crescent moon shaped jade at the top was like a symbol of his race. That's why when Shen Ji Yun saw it last week, he immediately thought of Luo Yan. And then thinking how they would go at Tropical Land today, he had already planned on giving it to Luo Yan once they rode the Ferris wheel.
Instead of answering, Luo Yan picked up the hairpin. He then twisted his long hair up and then inserted the hairpin, making a small bun behind his head. The remaining strands remained flowing behind his back.
He turned his head so Shen Ji Yun could see the hairpin inserted in his hair. "How does it look?"
Shen Ji Yun stared at the white hair that was now adorned by the silver hairpin. With its addition, Luo Yan just looked even more charming. So, he said without any hesitation;
"Very beautiful."
Hearing such a straightforward compliment, Luo Yan's cheeks couldn't help but heat up. Especially since it felt more like Shen Ji Yun was directly saying that he was the one who's beautiful rather than the hairpin attached to his hair.
"I really like it," he said smiling sweetly.
Shen Ji Yun stared at Luo Yan's face. His cheeks had a slightly pink tint, like a delicious peach. And all he could think of that moment was – ah, he really wanted to bite him.
But at the end, he could only smile and said, "You're welcome."
Luo Yan suddenly thought of something. Before he could chicken out, he said to Shen Ji Yun, "Brother Ji Yun, can you put on your rabbit mascot suit and then close your eyes?"
Although a bit bewildered by the request, Shen Ji Yun still nodded and acquiesced. He clicked on the rabbit mascot suit in his Items Tab and clicked equipped. After that, he closed his eyes.
Luo Yan looked at the rabbit's closed eyes. Before he could hesitate, he walked towards the rabbit suit. Then he leaned over and plastered a kiss on the rabbit's cheek.
Shen Ji Yun felt something soft landing on his cheek. He suddenly opened his eyes and he saw Luo Yan standing before him. The other's cheeks that were like peaches earlier were now like apples because of how red they were.
"Thank you for the gift, Brother Ji Yun," Luo Yan said, not daring to look directly at Shen Ji Yun. He didn't even realize how tempting he looked right now.
Remember the soft touch on his cheek earlier and looking at Luo Yan's reaction, Shen Ji Yun suddenly realized what the other just did. His rabbit eyes widened into saucers. And his whole rabbit face just turned bright red.
Luo Yan, he- he just kissed his cheek!