In the restaurant.

The waiter brought out several menus, almost one for each person.

Zhuang Wen handed the menu to Lu Yan Yan.

While asking Zhuang Wen for his opinion, Lu Yan Yan carefully searched the menu for dishes according to their tastes.

She ordered a few dishes and then handed them back to Zhuang Wen.

Zhuang Wen picked up the menu and looked through it carefully before ordering two dishes.

The others also ordered a few items according to their own preferences.

"Okay, that's all."

Lu Yan Yan returned the menu to the waiter.

"Okay, please wait a moment, the food will be served very soon!"

The waiter said something with a charming smile and then left.

The eight of them chatted as they waited for the food to be served.

Since they had climbed Mount Oe in the afternoon, they were all a little hungry.

After the dishes were served, the eight people began to eat at a call.

Of course, we eat and chat at the same time.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was quite harmonious.

More than an hour later, it began to get dark.

The eight people finished their meal.

Lu Qiao was about to pay when Zhuang Wen stopped him, saying, "I already paid when I went to the restroom."

Lu Qiao was taken aback, then frowned and said with a wry smile, "Brother Zhuang, I said I'd treat you tonight, why did you secretly pay?"

Zhuang Wen smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "We're all friends. It's just a meal. Don't worry about it."

Lu Qiao could only sigh and say, "I'll definitely treat Brother Zhuang to a meal another day. Please don't refuse then."

He Yu chimed in, "Definitely. We'll have another round in a few days and invite everyone over for dinner."

"Haha, no problem!"

Zhuang Wen smiled and agreed.

These junior students of his are quite good; at least he is quite satisfied with their personalities.

The eight people walked out of the restaurant together.

They stood outside the restaurant, breathing in the cool night air, feeling refreshed.

Where are you planning to go?

Li Xuan then looked at the group and asked them a question.

"It's still early, we plan to take a walk around."

He Yu and Liu Ying spoke one after another, and then the group of people all looked at Zhuang Wen and Lu Yan Yan.

Lu Yan Yan's fair and delicate face was slightly flushed, but it wasn't very noticeable under the cover of night.

She thought for a moment, suppressing her shyness, and said calmly, "You guys went out to shop, it'll be boring for me to go back to the dorm alone, so I'll go out and have some fun too."

"Oh, so are you going back tonight?"

Liu Ying blinked a few times and suddenly asked.

Lu Yan Yan's fair face flushed red instantly.

He pursed his pink lips, wanting to speak, but was too shy to utter a word.

She could only let out a soft snort and say, "By the time you guys get back to your dorms, I'll probably already be back."

Before they could reply, Lu Yanyan pulled Zhuang Wen away quickly.

Zhuang Wen turned around, waved to the group, and smiled, "We're leaving now, goodbye."

Bye-bye~

After a moment of surprise, the others also smiled and said something.

Li Xuan, He Yu, and Liu Ying laughed as they watched Lu Yan Yan's somewhat disheveled retreating figure, their friendly smiles growing even more pronounced.

Zhuang Wen, with a shy and embarrassed Lu Yan Yan in tow, drove away from the restaurant.

Where should we go shopping?

Zhuang Wen asked questions while driving.

Lu Yan Yan lowered her head deeply, her face as red as a monkey's bottom.

Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible as she said, "Whatever."

Zhuang Wen thought for a moment about what places in Qingjiang City were worth visiting at night, and finally smiled and said, "How about we go for a walk on the beach?"

Qingjiang City is located by the sea, with a beautiful environment and fresh air.

There are many people at the beach at night.

Especially now, at the turn of spring and summer, the weather is just right, neither too hot nor too cold.

Although Lu Yan Yan was shy, she immediately agreed, saying, "If you want to go, we'll go. I have no objection."

Zhuang Wen smiled, stepped on the gas, and sped off towards the seaside.

Soon, they arrived at the seaside.

They first found a place nearby to park the car, and Zhuang Wen then took Lu Yan Yan's little hand and strolled over.

There were indeed many people at the beach, especially in the dark, feeling the slightly fishy sea breeze, the dimly lit beach, the soft and wide sand, and the clear and melodious sound of the tide rising and falling.

Zhuang Wen and Lu Yan Yan walked hand in hand on the beach, not saying much to each other, only exchanging a few words occasionally.

But their hearts were incredibly close and at peace.

Are you cold?

Zhuang Wen glanced at Lu Yan Yan, whose hair was disheveled by the wind, and asked with some concern.

At the same time, he took off the shirt jacket he was wearing and draped it over Lu Yan Yan's petite and slender body.

"It's not cold."

Lu Yan Yan answered in a clear voice, turning her head to look at Zhuang Wen, a charming smile spreading across her face.

She tightened Zhuang Wen's coat around her, then pressed her entire body against Zhuang Wen, who embraced her in his arms.

She absolutely loved that feeling.

"Okay, let's stroll around a bit more then."

Zhuang Wen tightened his arms, holding Lu Yan Yan even closer.

After strolling along the beach for a while, the two held hands and walked to a snack street not far from the beach.

"Aren't you full?"

Zhuang Wen glanced at Lu Yan Yan with some curiosity.

He thought for a moment. Lu Yan Yan had eaten quite a lot tonight, so why was she hungry again? Could it be that although she was slender and slim, she actually had a big appetite?

Lu Yan Yan's beautiful eyes gleamed as she glanced at Zhuang Wen.

Noticing the strange look in Zhuang Wen's eyes, she blushed slightly and said, "I ate a lot tonight. Look how thin I am, how could I possibly eat more? I just wanted to come here for a stroll. Look how lively it is here. It's so full of life!"

Her hurried explanation brought a bright smile to Zhuang Wen's face. He smiled and said, "Okay, no problem, I'll go with you wherever you go."

His voice was gentle yet firm.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan Yan looked up at Zhuang Wen, her eyes gradually becoming hazy and unfocused.

Bathed in the warm, orange glow of the streetlights, Zhuang Wen's face remained as handsome and resolute as ever, captivating her completely.

Then, she tiptoed and gently kissed Zhuang Wen's cheek, "This is a reward for you."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of shyness.

Zhuang Wen asked with a puzzled smile, "What will you reward me with this time?"

Lu Yan Yan blushed and whispered, "You... you know perfectly well why I'm asking this!"

"I really don't know, please tell me."

Zhuang Wen's smile grew deeper and brighter, while the large hand that was wrapped around Lu Yanyan's shoulder began to wander.

With a slight pressure, a warm, soft sensation flowed between the fingers.

"Eek".

Lu Yan Yan's body went limp, and she fell directly into Zhuang Wen's arms, breathing heavily.

"Tell me quickly."

Zhuang Wen chuckled, looking quite pleased with himself.