Gu Shaokai paused while pouring water, but resumed his normal actions the next second, as if it had just been an illusion.
He handed her the cup, raised an eyebrow, and said, "If I told you you were the first girl I brought here, would you believe me?"
Zhong Xinyi held the cup with both hands, her eyes fixed on the man, and gently shook her head.
The man is clearly a seasoned player in love; why speak so innocently?
Gu Shaokai curled his lips, wondering what kind of person he really was in her heart.
Neither of them spoke for a while, and the atmosphere remained quiet until someone brought the dishes, breaking the silence.
"Don't just stand there, aren't you hungry?"
The young woman seemed lost in thought, preoccupied with something.
"Okay, sure."
Zhong Xinyi quickly snapped out of her daze, looking at the delicious dishes on the table. Her right hand subconsciously touched her pocket, her brows furrowed as if she were wondering if she had enough money to pay the bill.
It was clearly not enough; the money in her pocket seemed to be only enough for one dish. She was incredibly grateful that she hadn't offered to treat everyone in the first place, or she would have lost face terribly.
Let's invite her next time; she can choose the location.
While eating, Zhong Xinyi secretly sized up the man opposite her.
He must have really not eaten all day; his hands were constantly moving, but he didn't eat in an unpleasant manner.
Gu Shaokai noticed the little woman's gaze, subconsciously looked up, swallowed the food in his mouth, raised his eyebrows and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is your eating manners too unsightly?"
Caught red-handed by the man, Zhong Xinyi hurriedly looked away and opened her mouth, saying, "No."
He gripped his chopsticks tightly. "Um, eating too fast isn't good for your health."
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
It's rare for a woman to show concern for him, so how could Gu Shaokai not appreciate it?
Zhong Xinyi touched the tip of her nose, feeling like she was having a conversation between a couple.
The two then ate in silence.
"Are you full?"
I'm full.
Zhong Xinyi was surprised to hear a hiccup, and quickly covered her mouth.
She seems to have eaten too much again.
Gu Shaokai was genuinely amused by her adorable appearance.
Zhong Xinyi raised her voice, "Don't laugh."
Seeing that things were going well, Gu Shaokai suggested, "How about we go for a walk over there?"
Zhong Xinyi followed the man's gaze and saw that the scenery there was indeed beautiful.
"Uh-huh."
Walking along the railing, with the sea breeze blowing, I felt refreshed and invigorated.
Closing my eyes, I couldn't help but sigh, "This breeze feels so good."
I haven't felt this relaxed in a long time.
The burdens of life had always weighed on her, and Zhong Xinyi dared not show them in front of her grandmother.
"If you want to come again later, I'll bring you here."
The next second, Xinyi opened her eyes and looked at the man beside her, only then noticing how close they were, and hurriedly moved a little distance away.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I may not have any free time in the near future."
They have different backgrounds, so it's best not to get too close.
Gu Shaokai knew she was openly rejecting him, but at this moment he wanted to break through that barrier.
"For me?"
The man calmly pulled out an exquisite box from behind his back and handed it to her, which startled her for a moment.
Gu Shaokai nodded, his deep voice coaxing the young woman.
"Hmm, let's open it and take a look."
Zhong Xinyi waved her hand, saying that they had no relationship whatsoever, and there was no need for them to exchange gifts.
Even in her dazed state, she seemed to sense something unusual.
Gu Shaokai opened it himself; it was a beautiful bracelet.
Taking advantage of her inattention, he then grabbed her hand, which was hanging by her side, and gently put it on her wrist.
After Zhong Xinyi realized what was happening, she immediately tried to pull her hand back, saying in horror, "I can't take it back."
"Don't move."
The man let out a low growl, and she immediately fell silent.
No, why should she listen to him?
"When I first saw this bracelet, I thought it would look great on you, and it really does."
Looking at those fair and delicate hands, which looked even more beautiful and charming against the backdrop of the bracelet, Gu Shaokai really wanted to kiss them.
But if he actually did that, she might slap herself twice.
Zhong Xinyi bit her lip. She admitted that it was indeed beautiful, but the price must be high, and she couldn't afford it.
"I can't accept your things, take them back immediately."
She tried to pry the man's hands off, but he grabbed them instead.
"Let go of me."
Although it was dark around, people were coming and going, so it was inevitable that someone would see you.
Gu Shaokai held her hands tightly, suppressing the agitation in his heart.
"Come with me, I have something to tell you."
Zhong Xinyi didn't want to go over, but his hand was held by hers, so she had no choice but to stagger behind him.
It was at this moment that she realized the power gap between men and women.
Arriving at a quiet place, surrounded by darkness, the distant lights illuminated the faces of people, making it difficult to discern their expressions.
Such a quiet environment can send chills down one's spine.
Zhong Xinyi wanted to find a chance to slip away, but there was nowhere to escape.
"I have something to tell you."
For a moment, she forgot about the bracelet.
"Let's talk about it tomorrow. It's getting late, and I need to go back to the military region."
Gu Shaokai locked his gaze on the little woman in front of him; today he was determined to speak his mind.
"Don't worry, I'll take you home. No one will bother you."
Zhong Xinyi was well aware of men's rights, otherwise she wouldn't have escaped unscathed last time.
Gu Shaokai clenched his teeth, mustered all his strength, and looked her in the eye. "I like you. Do you like me?"
The man's words left Zhong Xinyi frozen in place.
Does he like me?
Did she hear that right?
It took Zhong Xinyi a while to find her voice, "What, what did you say?"
At this moment, Gu Shaokai put his hands on the woman's shoulders and repeated, "Do you remember the first time we met? I had feelings for you back then."
Zhong Xinyi recalled their first meeting. Hadn't she stolen his things? How could he still have feelings for her?
What love at first sight? That's just lust at first sight.
It would have been better if we hadn't talked about that, but as soon as Zhong Xinyi mentioned their first meeting, she would think of the man's womanizing ways.
She didn't say a word, and Gu Shaokai's heart was pounding, like he was being deep-fried in a hot pan. He had never been so nervous before.
How do you feel about me?
They spoke almost simultaneously, "Don't you have a boyfriend?"
That girl looks so innocent and pure; I hope Gu Shaokai didn't dump her.
Gu Shaokai frowned. "How did you find out I have a boyfriend?"
He has always been single. Which bastard is spreading rumors about him?
"When we first met, weren't you having dinner with your girlfriend? That girl was really cute."
They're so young and fresh-faced, like flowers in full bloom, that they're easily deceived by older men.
Gu Shaokai then recalled that he had been eating with Huanhuan at the time.
Did the young woman misunderstand?
She smiled helplessly, "You've misunderstood. She's Han Ting's younger sister, and also my sister."
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