Superhumans of the Dome City
Chapter 198 - 198 7 24 Hours Part 2

198: Chapter 7: 24 Hours Part 2 198: Chapter 7: 24 Hours Part 2 “Once the app is officially launched, I’m going to delete all the erotic comics from Gongsun Ce’s phone.”

“You weren’t such a cruel kid before, were you?!”

And why issue threats on the assumption that there are manga on his phone?

Does Mr.

Gongsun really look like that kind of weird otaku?

Over the phone, Qiluo snorted indignantly a few times before making a suggestion under his continuous pleas.

“Qin Qianbai likes one-piece swimsuits,” she revealed.

The gray-haired youth seriously considered the feasibility of his friend’s suggestion.

Utilizing experience and imagination, he activated the brain’s simulation function to construct a miniature theater-like scenario in his mind.

In it, Gongsun Ce approached with a one-piece swimsuit, and then…

Whatever he said, he could only foresee himself being blasted by the Qin Secret Skill.

The future was locked down.

Taking this event as a premise for simulation, it seemed any scenario would only lead to a broken world line.

“I don’t know if the young lady likes it, but I know for sure I’ll get beaten up badly if I give it to her.”

Laughter came from the other end of the phone.

“♪~”

“Are you humming songs to pretend you can’t hear me?

Are you a comedic character from a last-century comic?”

“I~ can’t hear you ♪~”

And now you’re singing too, huh.

Gongsun Ce sighed deeply, “We were getting along just fine, what suddenly made you angry, Mr.

Gongsun?

What did I do?”

“Hmph!

I really thought Gongsun Ce was going to buy me clothes.”

…?

The gray-haired youth pondered over their earlier conversation.

He pressed his palms together towards the phone and said, “…Sorry, my bad!”

Qiluo sounded even more exasperated than him.

“Ah.

Is Qin Qianbai often calling Gongsun Ce a fool?”

“How could that be.

When you’re not around, the young lady often expresses her admiration for my wisdom.”

Qiluo exclaimed, “—Ah?!”

“You know, who else comes up with ideas in tough situations if not me, Mr.

Gongsun?

Plus, she lacks common sense in certain areas, and it’s always me who gets to enlighten her.

That’s why she often tells me in private: Gongsun Ce, you’re amazing, thank goodness for you… like that.”

So, everything said before was the truth.

The pink-haired girl expressed in utter shock, “So, so that’s how it is…”

“No, just kidding.”

“It was a lie?!”

He had recently been easily caught lying by Qin Qianbai, but today he finally reclaimed a bit of satisfaction.

Thinking back, Qiluo, this naive child, was simply the type most easily deceived.

Gongsun Ce secretly resolved to, from now on, tell more lies to build up her resistance to deception…

after he dealt with the problem at hand.

“Sorry, Qiluo!

I really didn’t mean to cause a misunderstanding.

As an apology, I’ll buy you a gift.

So please, give me a serious suggestion.”

“Ugh, wooah, the nerve of a man asking for advice after lying shamelessly.” Qiluo muttered, “A serious suggestion would be: Gongsun Ce should just pick something he feels appropriate.

No pranks, choose sincerely.”

………?

Strange, he distinctly remembered his question was “What kind of clothes does Qin Qianbai like”.

Qiluo couldn’t have misremembered, so why such an irrelevant suggestion?

Qiluo was straightforward and wouldn’t hold a small misunderstanding against him, so what could be the reason…

could it be?!

Gongsun Ce trembled and said, “Qiluo, could it be that you’ve been bribed by the young lady?!”

The only other possibility he could think of was this.

Just like Kardesia scheming behind the scenes, Qiluo had joined the terrifying league of saboteurs early on!

“I don’t want to talk to an idiot anymore.”

“I’m very sorry for overthinking.”

“Oh dear, Qin Qianbai must often be upset…” Qiluo emphasized again: “Just honestly do as I said, Gongsun Ce, and absolutely don’t overthink it!

Remember to buy me a gift, bye.”

The pink-haired girl hung up, and Gongsun Ce was baffled.

He sat on the toilet lid and pondered for a while, feeling that Qiluo wouldn’t really intend to trick him.

He guessed her suggestion was probably based on some logic only understood among girls, and as a normal male, it was understandable if he couldn’t quite grasp it.

The longer he dawdled, the more suspicious the young lady would get.

He had to hurry out.

To make it seem more believable, he washed his hands before stepping out of the restroom.

Qin Qianbai was waiting for him not far away.

“Ah Ce, you took longer in the restroom than I expected.”

“Sorry to keep you waiting…”

Gongsun Ce chuckled nervously, suddenly remembering that he had promised to help his friend buy a gift.

…But he had forgotten to ask Qiluo what she wanted.

“Gah!”

He could somewhat understand the feelings of Dust Explosion at the restaurant.

It turns out, people really do make sounds when caught off guard.

Qin Qianbai clapped her hands twice.

“Such a realistic duck sound, but even so, I’m not withdrawing the order.”

“You have to trust me, Mr.

Gongsun can’t just flee the scene,” Gongsun Ce pushed up his glasses, somewhat awkwardly saying, “However…

I just realized I’m facing some unexpected difficulties, the kind that might be too tough to overcome alone.

Could you help me out, Miss Qin?”

Miss Qin looked up and said, “You see, this is a surprised expression.

What does Ah Ce want to ask?”

This time, Gongsun Ce took the lesson from his call with Qiluo seriously.

Talking too much can lead to misunderstandings.

In situations like this, it’s vital to state your needs concisely and clearly.”

The gray-haired youth began to speak in a calm tone that would surely avoid any misunderstanding.