Thunder: "An Ning really loves him, doesn't she!"
Jenny: "Of course. Before Anning returned to China, the most famous pastry team in Beiaiguo invited her to join. Anning had always wanted to gain their approval, but unfortunately, she declined such a good opportunity because of that man."
Thunder: "The pastry team from Bei Aiguo? Aren't they just cake makers? They're not that important!"
Jenny: "You don't understand at all. The pastry team is inspiring. They don't serve people. The pastries they make are only available to the powerful and wealthy who have to humble themselves. Many people have never even heard of them. If Anning accepts that invitation, her status will be even higher than that of the Bread King. She will be revered."
Thunder: "I...I didn't even know...what else did he give up for me..."
Jenny: "What?"
Thunder: "It's nothing, just teach me how to bake a cake with more heart!"
Jenny: "Hmm..."
Over the course of ten days, Anning and her family visited many places on the cruise ship. The destinations were largely similar, but with family by her side, Anning was very happy—the happiest time she'd had in the past six months. What impressed Anning most during the trip was a jade stall. She particularly liked the antique-style jewelry and daggers. She saw a small gold dagger hanging on the wall and immediately bought it, intending to give it to Leiting when she got back. During the same ten days, Leiting spent his days learning to bake cakes from Jenny and his evenings working at Allen's studio, finding opportunities to video chat with Anning. Anning would speak to him gently. Leiting was content; just knowing that Anning would respond and talk to him was enough.
Ten days passed quickly, and Anning would be back soon. The surprise that Leiting had prepared for Anning was almost finished. Allen and Liao Qian couldn't help but sigh after helping him decorate the house.
Allen: "Thunder, you've put a lot of thought into this. Anning will definitely like it."
Thunder: "It's a blessing that these things can make her like them. Allen, Liao Qian, thank you. You can go back now! Anning will be back tomorrow, and I will bring her here."
Liao Qian: "What are you having for dinner tonight?"
Thunder: "I don't want to eat, I have no appetite. Don't worry about me, you've lost weight these past few days."
Liao Qian: "I've been so worried about you! I haven't even had a proper meal yet!"
Allen: "Oh, you two seem to get along very well."
Thunder: "We often bicker and fight! We're a good match, I never would have guessed..."
Liao Qian: "You don't know my good brother, who's like a donkey that's been used and then discarded, very well. Alright, Allen, let's go!"
Lei Ting: "Liao Qian, be careful not to let this slip."
Liao Qian: "Understood."
Allen and Liao Qian went out into the courtyard, and Lei Ting was overjoyed. He lay in the house, and it got dark outside. Lei Ting called his grandparents.
Thunder: "Good morning, Grandma."
Grandma Lei: "Okay, I'm fine with everything. Has Anning come back yet?"
Lei Ting: "I'll be back tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be moved by peace and my grandmother will pray for me in the next two days."
Grandma Lei: "Grandma will pray for you. Good luck, my grandson."
Lei Ting: "Okay, I'll hang up with Grandma. I'll call An Ning; she's lying in bed right now after taking a shower."
"Come on, Liao Qian's help is fantastic!" Lei Ting thought, holding his phone and looking at his call history with An Ning. Although it was always him calling An Ning, she always answered and shared her day's events with him. "Why not test the waters today and see if An Ning will agree to date me?" he thought, and quickly dialed An Ning's number. Just as Lei Ting had expected, An Ning had just finished showering and was lying in bed bored. Seeing Lei Ting arrive, she happily answered the phone.
Thunder: "An Ning, where are we?"
An Ning: "Hehe, we'll be at Niujin Wharf by tomorrow morning."
Thunder: "I'll come pick you up. I'll definitely be waiting for you at the dock first thing tomorrow morning."
Anning: "Okay, it's cold at the beach, wear more clothes."
Lei Ting: "I'll get you a shawl. Anning, Anyang, and your parents aren't with you, are they?"
Anning: "No, I just finished showering and lay down. What's wrong?"
Thunder: "Um... I wanted to say... be my girlfriend!"
An Ning: "Aren't you my ex-husband?"
Thunder: "I'll pursue you again. Let's start over as boyfriend and girlfriend, okay?"
Anning: "I feel like our conversations these past few days, and the photos I shared with you, are like we're dating."
Thunder: "Right? That's what I think too. I'm officially proposing that we date. I'll protect you from now on."
An Ning: "You said that to more than just me!"
Thunder: "Ah! I..."
"I've got your back" was indeed what Lei Ting said to Jasmine. I didn't expect An Ning to be so smart as to be able to find clues in his words.
Anning: "Please bring me my champagne."
Thunder: "Who? Who's with you?"
Anning: "The intercom service, you startled me."
Thunder: "I was being too sensitive, I'm sorry."
While Lei Ting was still in a daze, An Ning ordered a glass of champagne. Unexpectedly, Lei Ting assumed someone else was in her room. He could clearly hear the door opening and closing, and the waiter delivering the champagne. An Ning poured herself a glass, crossed her legs, and slowly sipped it. Lei Ting remained silent on the other end of the line.
An Ning: "Did you hang up?"
Thunder: "No, how could I bear to hang up on you..."
Anning: "Oh my god, that scared me again."
Lei Ting: "Ah! The accent of Fengtian, An Ning, do you still remember the dialect you learned in Fengtian?"
An Ning: "Phew, I can't remember, but a phrase will pop out occasionally. Like the other day when my classmate asked me if I was single, I blurted out that my husband's name is Lei Ting."
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