Chapter 141 Childhood
"Childhood," she murmured softly, her eyes fixed on the name at the entrance of the amusement park.
The park was pitch black and quiet, with only the warm yellow streetlights along the roadside illuminating the scene, adding a touch of mystery to the amusement park.
"Uncle Dan, I'm already an adult, why do you still like bringing me to amusement parks?"
Gu Ji had reason to suspect that Dan Anwen had not yet formally regarded her as a mature woman, and had always looked at her from the perspective of a child.
Otherwise, why would I take her out to play, but instead bring her to an amusement park that children prefer?
Even though the amusement park was completely dark, she could still vaguely see that some of the facilities were more suitable for children.
It's so cute and has a touch of fairytale beauty.
Dan Anwen's thin lips curved slightly in the dim light as he stared at Gu Ji's small face with an inscrutable expression, his voice low and deep, "You'll like it."
Gu Ji couldn't refute this statement. She always longed for amusement parks, feeling that they were something she couldn't have as a child, and that her heart would overflow with happiness the moment she finally possessed one.
Why is nobody here tonight?
Logically, amusement parks should be brightly lit at night, but this place is completely silent.
Gu Ji suddenly thought of the domineering CEO plot in novels, where the president rents out an entire amusement park for the female lead to enjoy. Her petite body couldn't help but tremble, and a dense rash of goosebumps appeared in the sweltering summer heat.
She still can't picture Uncle Dan as a domineering CEO; she always feels he's a gentle and dignified elder, or a patient and gentlemanly man.
Gu Ji swallowed nervously, his eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and fear. "Uncle Dan, you didn't book the whole place, did you?"
Dan An smiled indulgently, raising his thick eyebrows slightly. He didn't say much, only saying, "Why don't you go in and take a look?"
After following Dan Anwen into the garden, Gu Ji found that there was no one around, but the man seemed to know the place very well.
"Uncle Dan, have you been here before?" Gu Ji looked at him suspiciously.
Dan Anwen did not respond to her words, but consciously led her towards the Ferris wheel.
"Are we going to ride the Ferris wheel?" Gu Ji looked around and found that apart from some strangely arranged flowers and balloons that decorated the whole park, there wasn't a single staff member around.
Dan Anwen lowered her eyes and gazed tenderly at Gu Ji, who was looking around. Instead of answering her current question, she began to answer the question Gu Ji had asked her earlier at the amusement park entrance, "The first question..."
"Huh?" Gu Ji looked up at her in confusion, not understanding what he was talking about.
Upon seeing this, Dan An shook his head helplessly, cupped Gu Ji's unadorned yet delicate and charming face in his large, well-defined hands, and said, "Now I will answer your previous question."
Gu Ji's face was cupped in the man's hands, her soft chin resting gently against his palm, her thick, curled eyelashes trembling slightly.
Dan An sensed that she was ready, and his deep, magnetic voice seemed to come from the horizon, each word drilling into her ears, "Legally you are an adult, but there is no rule that says adults can't come to amusement parks. As long as you are happy, I will take you anywhere."
"You can always be a carefree child by my side, so as long as you like it, I'm willing to come to the amusement park with you countless times."
Gu Ji's bright eyes gleamed, her slender fingertips trembled slightly, and her lips pursed gently.
She found her throat tightening. In the two years she had been by his side, he had always taken meticulous care of her, protected her, and been her strong support.
Dan Anwen didn't want to react in any way, but now that she's reacting too strongly, who knows how much she'll cry later. A tear-stained face won't be pretty.
Today will undoubtedly become a part of their beautiful memories, and he doesn't want the child to recall the past as a scene of her crying the whole time.
Seeing that her emotions were relatively stable, Dan Anwen lowered his upturned eyes slightly as if bewitching people, and a smile spread across his lips. "The third question is, I didn't book this place, because this place belongs to you."
"Belongs to me?" Gu Ji looked at the man with disbelief in her eyes, her rosy lips slightly parted.
Dan Anwen lowered her head slightly, moving closer to Gu Ji, stopping at a distance of two palms' width, and said in a captivating voice, "It belongs to you. This is the childhood I built especially for you."
As he spoke, his large, pale hand moved to her soft hair and patted it gently. "You didn't have a happy and carefree childhood, so I'll create one for you. I'll build it in Lin'an City so that you won't have any regrets."
This idea inexplicably popped into his mind after he acquired the development rights to the land, and he subconsciously thought of the children.
Lin'an City will not be the child's permanent residence in the future, but he still wanted to leave her with a memory in this city where she has lived for more than ten years.
It's not so much about cherishing memories, but rather about leaving all the unpleasant ones here so that he can create a brighter future for her.
Gu Ji's bright eyes were filled with tears, almost blurring her vision. After a long while, she finally managed to say in a sobbing voice, "Uncle Dan..."
Dan Anwen could probably guess what she wanted to say, which was nothing more than thanking him for his efforts.
But he's not here to thank the children today; he wants something else.
Thinking of this, the man's dark eyes fell on her delicate cheeks, and he glanced at her red lips seemingly casually.
Call him greedy or cunning, he certainly put a lot of thought into seducing children, and tonight the bright moonlight will be a witness to their love.
Seeing that she was about to cry, Dan Anwen quickly diverted her attention, "Do you remember your second question?"
Gu Ji forced back the hot tears welling up in his eyes and began to recall the question from earlier.
After thinking for a moment, she spoke softly, "I asked you why there's no one at the amusement park."
"Then guess now." Dan Anwen whetted Gu Ji's appetite for curiosity, his thin lips curving into a smile as he quietly watched her every move.
After thinking for a moment, Gu Ji said hesitantly, "Is it because this amusement park is a surprise for me that you want me to be the first person to ride it?"
"Little friend, you are very smart." Dan Anwen's narrow eyes tilted upwards, and the overwhelming doting in his eyes almost drowned out Gu Ji.
Just as Gu Ji was feeling smug about her guess being correct, Dan Anwen spoke up again, "However, this is only one aspect."
"As for the other one..." Dan Anwen stopped speaking there and took a step back.
Before Gu Ji could think about his intentions, all the colorful and dazzling lights around her suddenly lit up. She subconsciously closed her bright eyes, and when she opened them again, she realized that the scene around her was a dreamlike arrangement.
Colorful lights are wrapped around lush trees, on the beautiful Ferris wheel, and even on lounge chairs, not to mention the colorful balloons everywhere.
Before Gu Ji could finish looking at the decorations around him, he heard the man say softly but affectionately, "Little one, turn around."
Gu Ji turned around in a daze following his instructions, her movements extremely slow, as if she had guessed the surprise Uncle Dan was about to bring.
Behind her was a vast sea of white flowers and fiery red candles. The pure white roses, illuminated by the candlelight, were shrouded in a hazy glow, yet their inherent romance remained undeniable.
Gu Ji covered her mouth with her fair and delicate hands. Even though she had a vague idea of what was happening behind her, she was still stunned by the beautiful scene.
A sense of ritual and a sense of security are what a girl who lacks love seeks in this life, and she is so fortunate to have both.
Before Gu Ji could turn around again to talk to the man, a beautiful piano melody came from her right front.
A refined and gentle man sat before a white grand piano, his long, beautiful fingers dancing across the black and white keys, familiar notes swirling in an ambiguous and beautiful atmosphere.
This is the piece Uncle Dan played for her when he first taught her to play the piano, "Bagatelle in A minor".
It also has a well-known name, "Für Elise".
The melodious notes in the music carry with them beautiful memories.
It's perfect for expressing love, and it couldn't be more fitting for this situation.
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