“Good grief…
you two…
did you come from some isolated paradise hidden from the world?”
“One of you doesn’t have a social media account, and the other doesn’t even have a phone…”
Elysia patted her chest, her expression turning resolute: “No worries!
As your newly made good friend, I have a duty to bring you into the modern world!”
With that, she stood up abruptly: “Let’s go!
First, we’re getting you a phone!”
…
The process of buying a phone was not complicated.
As a mature Valkyrie now, Kiana did not have many requirements for a phone.
Kiana simply went along with whichever model the enthusiastic Elysia picked out.
However, a small hiccup occurred when it came time to pay.
“Wu, you’re just a student.
Are you sure it’s okay?”
“After all, I picked out this phone for Kiana.
How about I pay for it?
Don’t let my age fool you.
I’m actually quite well-off!”
That’s right, Elysia wanted to foot the bill for her new friend.
Although Elysia, who used to travel the world, had never exactly been wealthy.
But ever since she became a key figure in defeating the Second Herrscher and joined Fire Moth, Elysia had achieved a modest level of financial freedom!
And as for her two new white-haired friends before her, Elysia liked them more and more the longer she looked.
Earlier, she had been so focused on Liang Wu, who reminded her of Mother Seria, that she had momentarily overlooked Kiana.
But when Elysia really took a closer look at Kiana, she found herself feeling that faint, elusive connection again!
However, unlike the romantic flutter she felt when she first saw Liang Wu’s back, this time Elysia sensed more of a kindred spirit connection.
Could it be that her type was white hair and blue eyes?!
Thinking about how she had felt something for two white-haired people in a single day, Elysia suddenly realized her previous exploration of her own preferences had been far too shallow.
So white hair was truly the answer to the world!
“No need.
Though I’m just a student, I have enough to buy Kiana a phone.” Liang Wu declined firmly.
Although, after his recent spending, his small loans were starting to strain a bit.
But if he needed the newly acquainted Elysia to pay for a phone, it would certainly be detrimental to Liang Wu’s efforts to raise Kiana’s favorability.
After all, Kiana’s bond was still at intermediate.
As his most promising prospect, Liang Wu naturally had to take good care of her.
She simply stepped behind Liang Wu, doing nothing else and saying nothing else, but the meaning was clear enough.
After all, compared to Elysia whom she had just met, Kiana felt more comfortable with Liang Wu, her fellow native from the future.
It was a pity.
If this had been Kiana from a different point in time, perhaps these two extroverts might have already become best friends.
“Fine, fine, since Wu insists.” Elysia did not push further, just watched Liang Wu pay with a smile.
Finally, Kiana took the phone.
She looked down at the brand new screen and was silent for a moment: “…Thank you.”
“I’ll pay you back someday, I promise.”
Liang Wu looked at her earnest expression and just nodded.
However, now that Kiana had a phone, the first step was naturally to add contact information.
After all, Elysia was a woman of action.
Since they had just become friends, they had to be added to her friend list immediately.
“Alright, since we have the phone, let’s start adding each other!
First, Kiana, download the social app, and then I’ll scan your code!”
“O-okay!” Kiana fumbled with the new phone, clearly not used to the operating logic of smart devices in this era.
While waiting, Elysia turned to Liang Wu: “As for you, Wu…
since you don’t have a social account, let’s just exchange numbers for texting?”
With that, she pulled out her phone again and turned the screen to Liang Wu: “Here, this is my number.
Save it.”
Liang Wu glanced at the number on the screen, then calmly pulled out his old phone, which he had been using for two years, from his pocket.
The moment he unlocked the screen and opened his contacts, Elysia and Kiana, who had just finished downloading the app, both saw his contact list interface.
Completely empty.
The list of saved contacts had only four names.
One was naturally his homeroom teacher, and the rest were only Kevin, Su, and Mei.
Elysia blinked: “…Eh?”
Kiana also leaned in, scanned the screen, and wore a similarly puzzled expression.
“What’s wrong?” Liang Wu looked up, noticing both gazes fixed on him.
“Your contact list…
is so empty.” Elysia spoke first.
“There are only four people?”
“Yeah, what about it?”
“I thought someone as good-looking as you would have lots of friends in their contacts.”
“Besides, didn’t I just make you a new friend today?”
Elysia seemed to have a switch flipped by those words, and her eyes suddenly lit up.
She was about to say something when Kiana suddenly spoke up: “Then…
can I save your number too?”
Liang Wu and Elysia both looked at her.
Kiana held her new phone, the app still downloading on the screen, her voice even quieter than before: “I mean…
we’re friends now, so saving each other’s numbers…
is pretty normal, right?”
Liang Wu looked at her like that and felt a bit dazed for a moment.
He had to say…
was this really Void Drifter Kiana?
He definitely preferred her original lively self.
He had no idea how long it would take him to change her back.
“Of course.” Liang Wu did not hesitate and directly handed her his phone.
“Type it in yourself.”
Kiana took the phone and carefully input her newly registered number.
Cecilia, who was standing behind Kiana, watched this scene with a face full of gratification, as if watching a blockbuster movie, almost pulling out popcorn.
“Ah…
my daughter has grown up.
She even takes the initiative to ask for a boy’s contact info…” she murmured softly, her voice carrying a hint of a sob.
Liang Wu pretended not to hear.
“Great!
Now the three of us are all friends!” Elysia clapped her hands together and announced.
“So for our first activity celebrating our friendship…”
She paused, her gaze shifting between Liang Wu and Kiana before finally landing on Liang Wu: “Wu, are you two free this afternoon?
I want to take you somewhere fun.”
Liang Wu was about to say he had rehearsals in the afternoon, but on second thought, he was not in a hurry to meet Eden anyway.
The real priority was farming more bond points with Elysia while he had the chance.
“We’re free.” Liang Wu replied.
“What about you, Kiana?”
Kiana nodded: “I don’t have anything to do anyway…”
“Then it’s settled!” Elysia stood up, grabbing both of their hands.
“Let’s go, my treat!”