Dating
"Why were you so aloof just now?" In the office, Lin Changren crossed his arms and looked at him with a disappointed expression. "I specially created this opportunity for you, why didn't you say a few more words?"
Pan Yue curled his lips: "Talk about work during work hours, why are you making tea with people here?"
He tried hard to hide his displeasure.
Pan Yue suddenly realized that Lin Changren's presence was in many of the moments he shared with Zhu Shiyi.
...A curse word couldn't help but spring to mind.
That son of a bitch, can't he just disappear?
"Can't you tell? That was just to keep them here for you. I specially brought out some good tea that I got from my dad to serve them. I didn't mistreat them," Lin Changren said, his tone laced with shock. "You damned Pan dog, you took my kindness for granted."
......
Reason told Pan Yue that this was indeed the case.
But reason could not suppress the gloom in my heart.
Pan Yue lifted his eyelids and glanced at Lin Changren. This bastard hadn't done anything, but he just couldn't stand him.
"What are you doing?" Suddenly, Lin Changren seemed to have discovered something new. He leaned closer and said, "Are you jealous, Pan Gou?"
"Get further away." Pan Yue said with a dark face, not wanting to speak.
"How strange!" Lin Changren was not annoyed at all, but instead had a wonderful expression. "You're in trouble, you've fallen in love."
Pan Yue glanced at him with a sullen look, and the more he looked at this person who seemed to be a rival in love, the more displeased he became.
“I have nothing to do with Shi Yi,” Lin Changren said, taking out his phone. “Look for yourself, I haven’t spoken a single word to her.”
Pan Yue tightened his lips; he didn't want to see it.
......
But their gazes fell first on the screen in Lin Changren's hand.
The WeChat chat interface between Zhu Shiyi and Lin Changren contained nothing except for a verification message.
Pan Yue felt a little better.
After finishing their work discussion and returning to his office, Pan Yue felt slightly unsettled as he was alone with his colleagues.
He still couldn't resolve his inner turmoil and unknowingly got stuck in a rut.
Zhu Shiyi and Lin Changren never chatted on WeChat.
But does this prove that she had absolutely no interest in Lin Changren?
......
Even if it's not there now, what about in the past?
Did she ever have feelings for Lin Changren?
Even the slightest bit.
......
Pan Yue let out a muffled groan.
Never mind, he's not that petty.
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During her workout, Zhu Shiyi chatted casually while working out her daily report, just like always.
Pan Yue seemed to have something on his mind.
When she was writing the daily report, he didn't hear what she was saying several times and had to ask her again and again.
During casual conversation, he didn't seem to want to talk much, only occasionally responding with a few words.
Zhu Shiyi asked him, "What's wrong? You don't seem to be in a good mood."
“I’m not in a bad mood,” Pan Yue denied, acting as if it were none of his business, and even casually asked, “Why do you say that?”
Zhu Shiyi felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
She didn't dwell on the topic: "What should we eat tonight?"
Pan Yue finally looked at her properly, seemingly interested in the matter.
Western food.
Zhu Shiyi smiled and said expectantly, "Okay!"
Western food—just hearing about it evokes a romantic atmosphere.
......
Neon lights at night.
On the 41st floor of the building, led by a waiter, Zhu Shiyi followed behind Pan Yue, keeping his head down and looking around nervously.
Elegant crystal chandeliers adorn the ceiling, casting a soft glow. The restaurant is bathed in a warm, yellowish hue in the evening. Although the space is large, there are only a few tables and chairs, which are casually arranged around the floor-to-ceiling windows, forming a 270-degree surround around the dining area.
"Mr. Pan, this is your reserved table. Welcome to Nebula." A handsome waiter in a suit pulled out a chair.
Pan Yue nodded, walked to the opposite table, pulled out the other chair, and gestured for Zhu Shiyi to sit down.
Zhu Shiyi straightened his back, thanked her dryly, and carefully landed on the magnificent and exquisite sofa seat.
Fresh rose petals were scattered on the table. Beside the table, in a clear vase, were several blooming red roses; Zhu Shiyi counted them—nine in total.
Pan Yue sat down opposite him, and a handsome waiter handed her the menu.
Zhu Shiyi subconsciously looked at Pan Yue.
Pan Yue nodded slightly: "Order whatever you want to eat."
Zhu Shiyi blinked and quietly responded.
Her eyes fell on the menu, filled with elegantly written names of dishes, and she had no idea what to order.
Zhu Shiyi frowned, gently poking her chin with her finger.
never mind.
She abandoned her elegance and handed the menu to her: "Why don't you order?"
Pan Yue accepted it, and Zhu Shiyi was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.
Good heavens, these ridiculously expensive things are too pricey for her to even consider ordering.
"Any recommendations?" Pan Yue glanced at the menu, turned his head, and asked the waiter.
"For appetizers, you can order our classic caviar, foie gras, or baked snails; for soup, it depends on your personal preferences, whether you prefer a lighter or thicker soup. We have vegetable soup, borscht, cream of mushroom soup... You can take a look at this page."
Pan Yue looked up at Zhu Shiyi.
Zhu Shiyi thought for a moment and said, "I'd like cream of mushroom soup. Any appetizers are fine, except for snails, which I don't dare to eat."
"Okay," Pan Yue said calmly.
He took her preferences into consideration and carefully asked for her every opinion.
Zhu Shiyi gradually relaxed.
After ordering, she finally had a moment to glance at the night view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.
There are still more tall buildings opposite the tall buildings.
The buildings that she used to look up at now sit flat in front of her.
The hands of Big Ben silently shift amidst the lights, and as far as the eye can see, the starry sky sparkles.
Zhu Shiyi suddenly realized that the Milky Way not only exists in the heavens, but also in the human world.
The prerequisite is that you have the financial means to obtain it.
Zhu Shiyi let out a shallow breath and faced Pan Yue: "What made you think of coming here to eat this?"
Eating Western food can be quite romantic and atmospheric.
But she felt a little uncomfortable with the store's high-end atmosphere.
Pan Yue didn't answer directly; instead, he asked, "Would you like to request a song?"
Zhu Shiyi glanced sideways. In the center of the restaurant sat a pure black piano, surrounded by pink and white roses. A lady in a red velvet dress was playing with great passion, while a gentleman in a black tuxedo stood beside her, playing the violin to accompany the music.
The entire scene was elegant and immersive.
Before Zhu Shiyi could answer, Pan Yue beckoned a waiter, who smiled and handed him a song list.
Zhu Shiyi was indeed tempted. She scanned the playlist and selected the classic French film theme song, "La Vie En Rose".
......
The violin and piano played a soothing and melodious tune. Zhu Shiyi glanced sideways, gazing at the everyday life of ordinary people.
The unease in her heart was healed by the neon lights and music. She cast aside the feeling of unworthiness, relaxed, and unconsciously sang softly along with the music.
A faint, warm gaze emanated from his profile, and Zhu Shiyi knew without looking that it was Pan Yue's gaze.
"When you kiss me heaven sights, and tho I close my eyes..."
With a soft murmur, Zhu Shiyi gently closed her eyes, unconsciously raising her lips to form a perfect curve.
Zhu Shiyi understood.
Vicky said that in the adult world, seduction is key. She was the one who made Pan Yue's heart itch; he must have been itching to invite her to this romantic Western restaurant for a lovely date.
......
My mind went blank for a moment.
Zhu Shiyi suddenly realized...
Is Pan Yue going to confess his feelings to her today?
Zhu Shiyi's face flushed, and she turned around.
She subtly raised her eyes and glanced at Pan Yue, only to discover that although he was dressed the same as in the afternoon, a slender silver necklace lay quietly on his dark inner garment.
Zhu Shiyi couldn't help but glance at it a few more times.
When did he put on the necklace?
Well, he really is handsome.
He's dressed so handsomely, he's probably really going to confess his feelings to her.
Zhu Shiyi lowered her head slightly, fiddled with her hair a few times, secretly pursed her lips, and hid the smile she couldn't suppress.
Holy crap!
If Pan Yue confesses his feelings to her, how should she respond?
......
Sunset in a dream.
With deep affection in his eyes, Pan Yue knelt on one knee, raised his hand, and said, "Zhu Shiyi, I like you. Will you be my girlfriend?"
Zhu Shiyi, the heroine of her dream, laughed heartily, extended her hand with deep affection, and gracefully touched his palm: "I'm willing, I'm willing!"
......
Her smile widened involuntarily.
"What's wrong?" Pan Yue's voice broke the dream.
Zhu Shiyi covered her mouth and coughed lightly: "...It's nothing."
She just thought about it and realized that if Pan Yue were to confess his feelings to her, she would have to be a little more reserved.
She replied, "Since you put it that way, then I'll be merciful and agree!"
whee.
......
The dishes were served one after another.
Zhu Shiyi then realized that there were many tableware dishes on the table, and she didn't know how to use them.
...I really want to ask the waiter for a pair of chopsticks.
But wouldn't that make her seem unsophisticated?
Zhu Shiyi really wanted to take out her phone and search for information on Western dining etiquette.
In contrast, Pan Yue's demeanor was much more natural.
He picked up the outermost piece of tableware on the table, and Zhu Shiyi immediately realized what he meant and followed suit, picking up the same piece of tableware.
The first appetizer was foie gras, which was round and looked like a cherry. It was very cute, and she really wanted to take a picture of it, but she wondered if that would make her seem unsophisticated.
The handsome waiter explained that this dish is called cherry foie gras, with a layer of cherry jam on the outside and a whole piece of French Landes foie gras inside, which sounds very high-end.
Pan Yue suddenly put down his cutlery.
Zhu Shiyi, unaware of the situation, assumed it was some high-class custom and also put down his cutlery.
Pan Yue tapped her phone on the table: "It hasn't been eaten yet."
Zhu Shiyi was slightly taken aback, then suddenly laughed.
Let's eat the phone first!
Having achieved her goal, she picked up her phone, took a beautiful picture, and then picked up her cutlery again.
Zhu Shiyi had never eaten foie gras, but she had eaten chicken liver and pork liver.
They're both liver, so they should taste about the same, right? I don't know why foie gras sounds so fancy.
She put a piece of foie gras into her mouth.
......
It's like eating a cherry-flavored cheese ice cream – sweet and sour, smooth and silky, rich and creamy, melting in your mouth.
Zhu Shiyi's eyes lit up.
The texture is like animal offal! Unbelievable.
She didn't want to care about anything anymore and swallowed the whole thing.
Cream soup and lobster side dishes with cheese sauce were served one after another, and Zhu Shiyi became more and more natural, taking pictures of each dish.
For the main course, a chef wearing a tall white hat pushes a cart onto the stage, sprays oil with a lighter, prepares the steak on the spot, and personally explains the process.
Pan Yue ordered the restaurant's signature dish. According to the head chef, the steak is made from the sixth to eighth pairs of ribs of the cow, and only six people can eat from one cow, making it extremely precious.
The taste was indeed delicious, the meat was tender and juicy, and Zhu Shiyi swayed happily with delight.
The service was excellent. The chef cut the steak right there, and then a handsome waiter brought it to the table—it was practically being fed to them.
Happiness is all built on money, Zhu Shiyi sighed, "It's so good to be rich."
With delicious food in her mouth, her mood became even more wonderful. Zhu Shiyi had long abandoned any preconceived etiquette; her eating manners were clean and elegant enough that she didn't need to pretend.
......
After eating one delicious dish after another, Zhu Shiyi was seven or eight tenths full, and finally had some free time to delve into his original thoughts.
She subtly lifted her eyelids and looked across at the other side.
Pan Yue moved gracefully, forking a piece of lobster and putting it into his mouth, chewing silently.
Zhu Shiyi suddenly realized that Pan Yue had barely spoken at the dinner table that night, except when ordering food.
She asked directly, "Why are you so quiet today?"
“Is that so?” Pan Yue’s expression remained unchanged, revealing no sign of anything amiss. “I’m not always this quiet.”
Zhu Shiyi thought for a moment and said, "That seems to be true."
Pan Yue is a man who won't say a word unless you strike up a conversation with him.
But if you talk to him, he will listen attentively and won't ignore you.
Pan Yue glanced at her, then lowered his eyes and silently forked a piece of steak.
Zhu Shiyi didn't notice anything amiss. Her gaze swept over the roses in the vase on the table, and suddenly a corny joke came to mind. She chuckled to herself, "Do you know why a flower is funny?"
Pan Yue didn't speak, but simply looked up at her.
"Because it has a joke!" Zhu Shiyi burst into laughter.
Pan Yue frowned slightly, stared at her for a few seconds, and then nodded casually, looking very reluctant.
Zhu Shiyi's lips stiffened.
She stopped smiling and awkwardly straightened her hair.
Straight men, not cooperating at all.
never mind.
What if he's just too nervous?
After all, he might confess his feelings to her later.
Zhu Shiyi thus coaxed himself into forgiving Pan Yue.
"Which one do you think is the best?" she asked, trying to start a conversation.
Pan Yue immediately replied, "More or less."
Zhu Shiyi felt a little unwell.
Why is he so bored?
......
Pan Yue suddenly bent down.
Zhu Shiyi was so surprised he almost jumped up.
What? Is he going to kneel down and confess his love?
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