Chapter 56: A Pervert’s Predicament

“Ah? Younger brother… Alright, I understand, then I won’t bother you anymore, goodbye.”

Hearing Liu Ruyan refer to this beautiful girl as her younger brother, the male student was first startled, then carefully scrutinized Liu Xingluo from head to toe.

Good heavens, if he hadn’t said anything, he would have truly been fooled by her. No matter how he looked, she resembled a girl, especially with her prominent chest. Are ‘femboy’ (TL Note: A Chinese slang term, ‘weinang,’ referring to a male who dresses and acts in a feminine manner) already this impressive nowadays?

“Sister… did you forget that I’m a girl now? It’s really strange to call me ‘younger brother’ just now.”

Thanks to her sister’s timely intervention, the male student finally stopped pestering her; however, this reprieve was immediately supplanted by a barrage of peculiar stares directed her way.

While she could grudgingly tolerate the previous gazes, which were merely expressions of admiration for her beauty, the current stares were utterly intolerable to Liu Xingluo.

For these were unequivocally the eyes one would cast upon a pervert; she had been entirely misconstrued as a deviant who reveled in cross-dressing.

Although in this state, Liu Xingluo genuinely enjoyed trying on different styles of women’s clothing to appreciate her various appearances, this indulgence was strictly predicated on the condition that only she or her sister would witness it! She was certainly not a pervert who donned women’s attire for public display!

“Ah. My apologies, I was famished just now and wasn’t paying attention, so I just called you that. I’ll be more mindful later.”

Only then did Liu Ruyan realize she had uttered something inappropriate. However, it wasn’t entirely her fault; when a person is consumed by extreme hunger, they lack the cognitive capacity to discern what should or shouldn’t be said.

“Sigh. I yearned to burrow into the earth, or to simply vanish into the shadows.”

Being stared at incessantly like this, Liu Xingluo felt her dignity had been shredded. If she could, she would truly want to leave immediately, but alas, she couldn’t. Whether it was for the delectable barbecue they were about to enjoy, or the half-hour of time investment already made, she found herself unable to depart.

She could only hope that the two-person table inside would become available soon, allowing her and her sister to go in and savor a hearty meal.

“You two have waited a long time. There’s an empty two-person table inside now.”

Another thirteen minutes passed, and the waiter finally approached to inform them that they could enter and prepare to dine.

“Ah. We can finally go in. If we had to wait outside any longer, I’m afraid I really wouldn’t be able to endure it. Sister, are you alright? Do you want me to help you in?”

Finally, the moment to enter arrived. Liu Xingluo had long since been unable to tolerate the gazes of the people outside. The moment she received the notification, she yearned to sprint inside, seeking refuge from those relentless stares. However, more than her own discomfort, she was concerned about Liu Ruyan.

Unlike herself, who couldn’t feel hunger, Liu Ruyan was a normal human who experienced it keenly. Having waited outside with her for so long, she was likely at her breaking point.

“No need, I’m not so hungry that I require your support. But I am indeed quite distressed by the gnawing hunger. Let’s go, it’s time to go in and prepare to eat.”

Shaking her head to decline Liu Xingluo’s help, Liu Ruyan then followed the waiter into the establishment and settled into their allocated seats.

“Xiao Luo, go get me some food. You already know my preferences, don’t you? Beyond the items requiring grilling, please also fetch some ready-to-eat selections.”

While not so hungry as to be completely limp and feeble, Liu Ruyan genuinely had little energy left to fetch her own food at this moment, so she could only ask Liu Xingluo to bring some for her.

“Okay, no problem. Just wait here, Sister. I’ll return with your provisions in no time.”

How could Liu Xingluo not know what her sister liked to eat? She simply took a plate, selecting a variety of dishes that aligned with her sister’s remembered tastes, and returned to their table.

“Sorry to keep you waiting, Sister. This is all what you wanted, eat quickly.”

According to Liu Ruyan’s request, besides the food that needed to be grilled, she also brought some ready-to-eat items, such as fruits, grilled sausages, fried chicken, and fries.

Although as a model, Liu Ruyan had to constantly be mindful of maintaining her figure, for her, being ravenously hungry right now, such concerns were secondary! Simply eating was the paramount concern; replenishing her caloric reserves took precedence over all else.

As for Liu Xingluo, while her sister was still occupied with her initial selections, she began carefully grilling the various cuts of meat and vegetables over the flames. Since she couldn’t feel hunger herself, it would be better to grill these items for her sister first and then serve them to her. Ensuring her sister’s satiety was, at this moment, her utmost priority.

“Here, Sister, this is the perfectly grilled pork belly and beef tongue. Do eat slowly; they’re fresh off the grill and still scalding hot.”

“Mhm, mhm. Xiao Luo, you needn’t tend to me any longer. Go get something for yourself to eat. Isn’t this the restaurant you wanted to come to? Go on, quickly.”

Once Liu Xingluo placed the grilled items on her plate, Liu Ruyan told her not to fuss over her so much. The food she had already consumed had partially restored her energy. From now on, she could manage the grilling herself; she no longer needed her care.

Moreover, Liu Xingluo had emphatically insisted on coming to this restaurant today, yet after arriving, she wasn’t eating herself but was instead looking after her. What kind of behavior was this?

“Alright. Then I’ll go, Sister. You’re grilling alone, so be mindful, and try not to char the meat or consume it before it’s thoroughly cooked.”

“Don’t worry, when it comes to grilling, your sister here is quite skilled. Do you honestly believe I, who raised you, wouldn’t be adept at controlling the heat for grilling?”

What a joke! Liu Xingluo’s own grilling skills were learned from her. When did it become her place to fret over her burning the meat or eating it undercooked?

“Oh my, it truly lives up to its reputation as an exceedingly popular barbecue restaurant; the meat here is absolutely delicious. Especially this barbecue sauce—the flavor after dipping the meat in it is simply divine. Sister, would you like to try some?”

“I’ll pass. I still prefer this spicy sauce.”

“Oh? Is that spicy sauce really good? Then I’ll try it too. Gah, so spicy! No, no, water, water, water! *A relieved sigh*. Much better.”

She tried the chili sauce that Liu Ruyan found so good. As a result, Liu Xingluo panted, sticking out her tongue, overwhelmed by the spiciness. Even though she was now an Evolved Beast, surpassing humans, how could she be so sensitive to such a mild spice? And her sister, a mere human, could eat such spicy food without a change in her expression, even displaying a look of profound enjoyment.

‘Between my sister and me, who is the real Evolved Beast?’

Liu Xingluo couldn’t help but wonder this inwardly.