Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 128 Accompanying Little Ellie to the Beach

Chapter 128 Accompanying Little Ellie to the Beach

Although it was quite late, thanks to the prosperity of the metropolis, the shopping mall was still brightly lit and bustling with people.

"Brother Du, what are we doing here?" Little Ellie looked at Lang Lei in confusion.

"Of course we're here to buy things!" Lang Lei said matter-of-factly.

"I'm not stupid!" Little Ellie pouted. "Of course I know this is a place that sells things, but... if you want to find the amusement park, shouldn't you go to a train station or bus station?"

"Idiot, I really don't know how you managed to run so far. In this day and age, it's practically impossible to get by without a cell phone." Lang Lei gently flicked Xiao Aili's head. "Besides, if you had a cell phone earlier, you wouldn't have needed to work."

"But I really like working!" Little Ellie said, covering her head and pouting.

Lang Lei subconsciously took out his phone, snapped a picture, and then put it away with satisfaction: "In short, you need a phone now. It will not only make it easier for us to contact you, but it will also give you some extra income."

"But a cell phone costs a lot of money," Little Ellie said hesitantly.

"Do you remember what we agreed on?"

"But, I still don't feel quite right..."

"Oh, I don't mind, just accept it." With that, Lang Lei pulled Xiao Aili into an electronics store.

"I wonder if Brother Du will make me sell myself since I can't pay back the money later..." Little Ellie thought to herself as she followed Lang Lei inside.

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"Hello, how can I help you?" As soon as you entered, a shop assistant greeted you warmly.

"I'm here to buy a cell phone for my sister. Do you have any recommendations?" Lang Lei asked, pointing to Xiao Aili.

The technology tree in the Honkai world is clearly different from his original world, and he knows nothing about things like mobile phone brands.

The sales clerk's eyes lit up. This person looked like they really wanted to buy a phone right away. It seemed like they could make another sale today.

Thinking this, the shop assistant immediately began to enthusiastically introduce the products and led Lang Lei and Xiao Aili into the store.

Little Ellie looked around excitedly, filled with curiosity about the dazzling array of electronic products.

Lang Lei gently patted her head and said with a smile, "Aili, today we're going to pick out a new phone for you. Would you like to think about whether you have any special requirements?"

Upon hearing this, the shop assistant immediately turned their attention to Xiao Aili.

Little Ellie tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "I hope the phone can take nice photos, preferably in pink!"

Lang Lei nodded. It suited Alicia's personality perfectly, so Lang Lei decided to have the shop assistant take them to see some mobile phones suitable for children.

The salesperson warmly led Lang Lei and Xiao Aili to a display case, recommended several of the latest children's mobile phones to them, and took out a few demo units for Lang Lei to try out.

Lang Lei inquired carefully about the functions and configurations of each phone and had Xiao Aili try out several of them herself.

Little Ellie clearly prefers one of the pink phones and is almost inseparable from it. However, perhaps because of the price, her pretty eyes occasionally glance at the cheaper children's phones that are not as "cute" to her.

Lang Lei took a look, and the photo results were indeed very good, at least to Xiao Aili's satisfaction.

Lang Lei glanced at the price; it seemed to be one of the more expensive ones, but it wasn't a big deal for him.

Seeing Ellie's conflicted expression, Lang Lei immediately made the decision to buy it.

"This phone is great, make good use of it, and don't feel burdened."

Little Ellie seemed to have come to terms with things, nodded happily, and gave Lang Lei a gentle hug.

In her heart, it was a very generous thing for her brother to buy her a cell phone, and she would cherish this gift.

On the way to the train station, little Ellie couldn't wait to explore the various functions of her new phone. Lang Lei, meanwhile, began to explain in detail how to use the phone, including how to set a password, how to download applications, how to browse the internet safely, and how to protect personal privacy.

He also specifically reminded Xiao Aili not to easily send messages or photos to strangers, and to always pay attention to cybersecurity, especially for a lovely girl like her.

Little Ellie listened obediently to Lang Lei's nagging, nodding occasionally in response.

There's no rush to create a short video account; there'll be plenty of time on the train later.

So, Lang Lei and Xiao Aili walked side by side on the path leading to the train station, the light shining through the gaps in the leaves onto their shoulders, illuminating their faces as they excitedly discussed their destination.

"So, where should we go for our first trip together?" Lang Lei asked with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

Little Ellie tilted her head and pondered for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up: "How about we go to the beach? The sunrise over the beach will shine on the sand, and maybe a paradise will appear!"

"The seaside, that sounds wonderful." Lang Lei nodded, automatically ignoring the childlike naivety of his imagination, which was no longer suitable for him, although... his current physical age was actually about the same as Little Ellie's. "I haven't felt the sea breeze in a long time either, it must be very pleasant."

As they walked, the two imagined the scene at the seaside: soft sand, azure water, soaring seagulls, and the endless possibilities brought by the boundless ocean.

"It's settled then, let's go to the beach!" Lang Lei smiled and patted Xiao Aili on the shoulder.

Little Ellie nodded happily, her face beaming with a bright smile: "Yay! I can't wait to see the sea!"

Then, they began to discuss the specific plans.

"Once we get to the beach, I'll book a hotel first, then put down any unnecessary luggage, and then we can go for a walk on the beach and enjoy the sea breeze and sunshine," Lang Lei suggested, glancing at the small bag Ellie was carrying.

"Yes, yes, we also want to build sandcastles on the beach. I dreamed of building a super big sandcastle when I was in the orphanage!" Little Ellie added excitedly.

"No problem, we can also go swimming in the sea and feel the coolness of the water." Lang Lei continued planning, "Oh, and swimsuits too, we'll have to choose some carefully then."

"Hmm, how about we get up early the next morning to watch the sunrise and then have breakfast by the sea?" Little Ellie said with anticipation in her eyes.

"That sounds perfect!" Lang Lei smiled with satisfaction. "We can also try some seafood and sample the local specialties."

As they talked, they quickened their pace; the train station was just ahead of them.

Buying tickets went smoothly. To Lang Lei's surprise, there were even tickets for small private boxes with two beds and a table, which would help avoid encountering those unpleasant passengers.

So Lang Lei accepted it without hesitation.

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As the train slowly pulled out of the station, little Ellie looked out the window with anticipation, her heart filled with longing for her upcoming trip to the seaside.

However, at this moment, Lang Lei's gaze was not directed out of the car window, but rather onto little Ellie in front of him.

Is this a dream, an incredibly realistic simulation, or... a real other world?

But for now, let's cherish the present moment!

(End of this chapter)