The restaurant Shen Yinan booked was in a secluded Chinese courtyard not far from the city center.

After entering the door, you will be led by a female waiter wearing an elegant horse-faced skirt through the quaint corridor and stop by the lake.

The lake is not big, and there are three houses in the center, standing by the lake, elegant and low-key.

Before Shen Hua got sick, he brought Shen Yinan here to have dinner with some big guys, and also made reservations for Gu Yan a few times. In his impression, it was a very good Chinese gathering place.

Shen Yinan thought that Xue Du must have seen the world, so since he wanted to express his gratitude, he might as well do his best.

When walking onto the bridge, Shen Yinan turned his head to look at Xue Du's expression.

The other party was smiling the whole time, but he didn't look very satisfied.

Because he was criticized by the Zhao family since he was a child, Shen Yinan is very sensitive to other people's emotions. In simple terms, he can read people's expressions.

He asked uneasily, "What's wrong? Are the dishes here not to your liking?"

"No, I'm just thinking about what to order later." Xue Du said, "After all, this is the first time my boyfriend treats me to a meal."

Seeing that his expression did not seem fake, Shen Yinan was slightly relieved.

The two of them walked onto the bridge and headed towards the center of the lake.

He glanced at the boy's well-behaved profile, and his knuckles hanging at his side were slightly curled.

He had been to this place several times, the food was okay, but...

Maybe Shen Yinan has forgotten, but when he was in college, something happened that was related to food.

It was a truth or dare game at a student union party, and the question Shen Yinan was asked was: What do you like to eat most with friends?

The girl who asked the question probably had a good impression of Ana Shen and looked expectant.

But unexpectedly, Ana Shen thought about it and said seriously, “Spicy hot pot, please.”

At that time, everyone burst into laughter, thinking he was joking.

Thinking of this, Xue Du sighed in his heart.

I thought I was already his friend, but now it seems I was too anxious.

We have to take it slow.

Shen Yinan originally booked the room on the far right. When the two of them walked over, the door of the middle room not far away suddenly opened.

A strong sight made Shen Yinan difficult to ignore, so he could only look at it.

Gu Yan stood a few meters away, holding a cigarette in his mouth, staring at the two of them. The smile on his face disappeared in an instant, and was filled with dissatisfaction.

"What's wrong, Brother Yan?"

Someone asked from behind and stuck his head out.

When he saw Xue Du's face, he suddenly shut up.

When he glanced to the side again and saw Shen Yinan standing next to Xue Du, his eyes widened.

What’s going on?!

The four or five people here were shocked, but they didn't dare to say or ask.

Are you kidding? Who dares to gossip in front of Xue Du? Do you want to go bankrupt?

They greeted Xue Du one after another, and Xue Du responded without any expression, looking a little casual.

Gu Yan didn’t say hello and stared at Shen Yinan.

He already had a bad complexion, and after seeing Shen Yinan frown and take a few steps behind Xue Du, he laughed out loud in anger.

Several rich young men nearby knew that Gu Yan looked down on Shen Yinan, and they often mocked him, but with Xue Du around, no one dared to say anything.

Someone started to curry favor: "Brother Du, we haven't started yet, why don't you join us?"

"Yeah, yeah, Brother Yan is hosting today, let's get together?"

After all, Xue Du doesn't like socializing, and this opportunity is rare, so he quickly greeted everyone.

Xue Du, however, glanced at Shen Yinan first.

The boy pursed his lips and happened to look up to observe his expression.

Catching the subconscious resistance in the other person's eyes, Xue Du coldly rejected it: "No, I'm accompanying my friends."

He emphasized the last few words.

Then, without waiting for others to answer, he took Shen Yinan’s shoulders and walked into the room.

Bang.

The door closed neither lightly nor heavily, blocking out the prying eyes of everyone.

Some people wondered: "How did these two people who have nothing in common get together?"

"That's not right. Didn't Shen Yinan just say that he booked a private room for us? Didn't he book it for Brother Yan, but to curry favor with Xue Du?"

"It's true that the new owner has forgotten the old one..."

Before he could finish his words, someone nudged him with a swollen hand. The man looked up and met Gu Yan's angry eyes.

"Will you die if you keep quiet?!" Gu Yan suddenly threw the cigarette in his hand at the person who started muttering.

He was really angry.

In the past, Shen Yinan took care of all his gatherings.

When I came here half an hour ago, the manager was very surprised: "Mr. Gu, have you also booked a private room? Mr. Shen booked it five days ago. Did he book the same room as the other?"

A young man from a wealthy family said, "I knew you'd lose your temper in a few days and come to Brother Yan to make peace. What a spineless person!"

Gu Yan felt a bit of pride and disdain in his heart. He knew that no matter what he did, Shen Yinan would come back.

He canceled Shen Yinan’s order, thinking that when people come later, he will be allowed to eat at the table.

Who knew that Shen Yinan did come, but he came with Xue Du.

As for Shen Yinan, except for the initial glance at each other, he didn't even give himself a glance afterwards!

Thinking of this, Gu Yan couldn’t stop feeling irritated, and yelled at the few people who were still arranging Shen Yinan:

"Do I need him? I'm not gay! I don't want a stinking licker! If you keep talking nonsense, don't come next time!"

After saying that, he glared at Shen Yinan’s private room fiercely and cursed again.

*

In the private room.

Ana Shen held the menu handed over by the waiter and looked up at the person sitting next to him again.

She pursed her cherry pink lips, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

Xue Du noticed the other person's gaze. After the order was taken and the waiter left, he tilted his head and asked, "What's wrong? You kept looking at me."

Did he find out?

Shen Yinan was a little embarrassed, touched the tip of his nose, and said in a somewhat euphemistic tone: “The person who called you just now was the eldest son of the CEO of Huaqi Biotechnology. Huaqi Biotechnology has cooperated with you.”

What you mean is, don’t you want to go and take a look?

Generally speaking, the two families have a cooperative relationship, so it is normal to have a meal together. If it is delayed because of the relationship between him and Gu Yan… Shen Yinan will feel very guilty, and he is even more afraid that Xue Du will be dissatisfied with him.

After all, we still have to work together for half a year.

Unexpectedly, Xue Du simply asked gently, "Are they important?"

Shen Yinan was stunned.

Xue Du reached out and gently tapped the tip of Shen Yinan's nose with the tip of his index finger, as if teasing a small animal.

Touch and leave.

"I'm not interested in them. My only mission today is to spend time with you..." Xue Du paused and added the three words, "Arbor Day."

Oh, yes.

Shen Yinan remembered it belatedly.

Xue Du is not Gu Yan or Bai Xiu Li. He will not give him the cold shoulder because of a word from others, nor will he blame him in public and embarrass him, nor will he keep silent now and then suddenly turn hostile and bring it up again and again in a sarcastic manner.

Her lips curled up before she could react.

His tone became more lively: "By the way, I have a gift for you."

Shen Yinan took out a small black gift box from his coat pocket and pushed it in front of Xue Du.

Looking at the exquisite box held by her fair knuckles, the size and dimensions made Xue Du think of an exaggerated yet anticipated possibility.

Could it be... a ring?