Game: Civilization Paradise

Therefore, Long Ming planned to deal with it after the Haiyun arrived at the Guangxiao Star Sea.

BZZZ~

Just then, a communication request from Wang Yang popped up on his wristband.

Long Ming answered it and spoke.

"What’s up?"

"What do you mean, ’what’s up’? Didn’t I tell you we were going to get together for the Lantern Festival?"

Wang Yang said irritably.

"The Lantern Festival? It’s been seven days?"

Long Ming was shocked to hear Wang Yang’s words. ’I’ve been asleep for that long?’

"Cut it out. Don’t play dumb and stand me up!"

"Am I that kind of person?"

"Then come to the entrance of the H1 commercial district. I’ll wait for you there!"

"Alright."

Long Ming then disconnected the call.

.....

「A short while later.」

Long Ming left his room and headed for the transit elevator area.

Along the way, he saw many stylishly dressed couples walking arm-in-arm, talking and laughing as they headed for the transit elevators.

When Long Ming arrived at the transit elevator area, he saw that all the elevators heading to the commercial district had lines.

"So many people?"

Long Ming was a bit surprised.

’Looks like this Lantern Festival is pretty popular. Those capitalists sure know what they’re doing. They’ll probably rake in a lot of extra profit today.’

Long Ming went to the back of the line and waited.

「Over half an hour later.」

DING~

The transit elevator doors slid open.

Long Ming followed the teeming crowd of couples out and onto the H1 commercial street.

The entire street was hung with all sorts of exquisite lanterns. It had to be said, the festive atmosphere was cranked up to the max.

"Long Ming!"

Just then, Wang Yang’s voice called out.

Long Ming headed toward Wang Yang.

"What took you so long? I’ve been waiting forever."

"The lines were huge. Let’s go."

"Wait, you’re wearing *that*?"

Wang Yang asked, bewildered, as he looked at Long Ming’s wrinkled white t-shirt and casual pants.

"What else?"

"Come on, come on, hurry up and follow me!"

Wang Yang quickly dragged Long Ming forward and into a clothing store.

"Welcome, is there anything I can help you with?"

A sales associate with a sweet voice asked with a smile.

"No thanks, we’re just looking."

Wang Yang quickly refused.

"Hey, hey, what did you drag me in here for?"

Long Ming looked at Wang Yang, completely baffled.

"To get you some better clothes, of course. That outfit you’re wearing is an old style from Mountain City Mountain. You look like a beggar here."

Without another word, Wang Yang started picking out a shirt, pants, and a jacket for Long Ming.

"Hey, what’s gotten into you today? Why are you picking out clothes for me?"

Long Ming stared at Wang Yang, dumbfounded.

"Don’t worry about it. Just try them on. I’m paying!"

Wang Yang generously grabbed several outfits and shoved them into Long Ming’s hands.

"Are you serious?!"

"Just go!"

"Fine."

Long Ming couldn’t argue with Wang Yang, so he took the clothes and headed for the fitting room.

While Long Ming was changing, Wang Yang slipped out of the store and headed to the boutique jewelry shop next door.

「A short while later.」

Dressed in a new outfit from head to toe, Long Ming came out of the fitting room.

He glanced around but didn’t see any sign of Wang Yang.

’That’s weird, where did that guy run off to?’

Long Ming walked over to a nearby mirror to take a look.

’I have to admit, that kid Wang Yang has pretty good taste. This new outfit raises my whole vibe by a few notches.’

"All changed? You clean up nicely. Not bad at all!"

Just then, Wang Yang walked in through the door.

"I looked fine before, you know," Long Ming retorted irritably.

"Here!"

Wang Yang handed a fancy gift bag to Long Ming.

Long Ming was startled by the gift and looked at Wang Yang warily.

"Whoa, what the hell are you up to? First clothes, now a gift? This is way too weird. Don’t tell me you’re...?"

"Get your mind out of the gutter," Wang Yang snapped back.

"Then what’s all this about?"

"Don’t ask so many questions, just take it. It’s not like I’m trying to screw you over, am I?"

"Fine."

Seeing Wang Yang insist, Long Ming took the bag.

"Let’s get going!" Wang Yang said, glancing at the time on his wristband.

"Okay."

Long Ming hurriedly followed Wang Yang out.

He led Long Ming straight down the bustling street.

They finally arrived at a restaurant called Sky Mirror. It was very stylishly decorated, and the whole place resembled a tower in the sky.

"Seriously? You picked such a fancy restaurant?"

Long Ming stared at Wang Yang in astonishment.

"Heh heh, don’t get too touched!"

Wang Yang chuckled and led Long Ming inside.

"Sirs, do you have a reservation?"

A hostess came over and asked with a smile.

"We do."

Wang Yang then showed their reservation confirmation.

"This way, please!"

The hostess led Long Ming and Wang Yang to a table in the corner.

After taking his seat, Long Ming glanced around and noticed that everyone else dining there was a couple. He couldn’t help but tease Wang Yang.

"Tsk, tsk. You’re not serious, are you? My preferences are perfectly normal, you know."

"Get lost. What crap are you thinking?" Wang Yang shot back.

BZZZ~

Just then, Wang Yang’s wristband buzzed.

He quickly answered it.

"Keli!"

"We’re here! Table 16 at the Sky Mirror restaurant!"

"Okay."

...

After speaking, Wang Yang hung up the call.

Long Ming’s face darkened as he looked at Wang Yang and said,

"You invited someone else?"

"Yep."

"Damn it, you’re on a date, so why am I here? Are you trying to make me a third wheel?"

"Hey, it’s not what you think," Wang Yang said to Long Ming.

Just then, the sound of a wind chime came from the doorway.

Long Ming and Wang Yang looked toward the restaurant entrance.

They saw Keli walk in with another girl. This girl had long green hair, a delicate figure, and skin as white as snow. She wore a blue lace dress, and her eyes were clear and bright above an exquisitely beautiful face.

This girl was none other than Helorin.

"Keli, over here!"

Wang Yang smiled and waved at Keli.

When Keli saw Wang Yang waving, she happily led Helorin over.

Wang Yang nudged Long Ming with his elbow and said with a sly grin,

"Bro, that’s Keli’s best friend. Pretty, isn’t she?"

"So that’s what this is all about. You’re trying to set me up. You didn’t even ask if I was single."

Hearing this, Long Ming didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

"Other people might not know you, but I do! With your personality, if you could find a girlfriend on your own, pigs would fly. Don’t say I’m not a good bro. I’ve created the opportunity, I’ve even bought you the gift. The rest is up to you," Wang Yang said to Long Ming.

Long Ming didn’t say anything in response.

Soon, Keli and Helorin arrived at the table.

𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Wang Yang quickly stood up to pull out their chairs for them, saying with a smile,

"Please, have a seat!"

Keli and Helorin then sat down opposite Long Ming.

"Wang Yang, let me introduce you. This is my best friend, Helorin!" Keli said happily, introducing her to Wang Yang.