"What's up?" Lin Chuan asked with a smile.

"I want to have dinner with you tonight." Tang Yumeng spoke up.

"Sure." Lin Chuan quickly nodded and said, "I'll pick you up after work. It's settled then."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Yumeng's lips curled into a smile, and her previously chaotic emotions also settled down. Tang Yumeng mumbled to herself, "Why compare my feelings with others? As long as I'm happy, that's enough."

The words from Lin Chuan made Tang Yumeng's heart sweet. Some feelings just can't be understood by others. As the saying goes, the duck is the first to know when the spring river is warm. Only the duck knows whether the water is warm, how could passersby know?

Tonight, Tang Yumeng took extra care with her appearance, wearing a flowing dress as if she were a butterfly dancing among the flowers. Her elegant long hair was tied back in a cute ponytail, with a crystal necklace around her neck adding to her extraordinary beauty. Enchanting without being wanton, beautiful yet not vulgar.

When Lin Chuan drove to the gate of the City Committee compound, he was taken aback by her stunning appearance.

"Sis, you're actually this beautiful?" Lin Chuan exclaimed, wide-eyed with amazement.

It must be said that Tang Yumeng today presented a visual shock to Lin Chuan. Seeing Lin Chuan so surprised and astonished made Tang Yumeng somewhat elated; this was exactly the effect she desired. A bit of dressing up immediately elevated her whole demeanor and appearance by a notch. This was Tang Yumeng, and also the capital she possessed.

"Humph, is this the first time you're noticing?" Tang Yumeng snorted softly.

"Heh, Sis, you've always been beautiful," Lin Chuan quickly corrected himself before adding, "It's just that today you're extra beautiful."

"That's more like it." Tang Yumeng laughed lightly.

After Tang Yumeng got in the car, Lin Chuan immediately started the vehicle and left. Lin Chuan hurriedly asked, "Sis, where do you want to go for dinner tonight? It's my treat."

"Really?" Tang Yumeng said with a smile, "You've never actively invited me for dinner before. Today, it was me who called you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan laughed awkwardly and said, "Sis, don't put it that way, I'm not the romantic type, right? But since Sis has spoken, I can't be stingy. It's settled then, I'll treat you today. Even if you want to eat at the ends of the earth, I'll keep you company to the end."

Pfft...

Tang Yumeng covered her mouth and laughed. After she had her fill of laughter, she said, "You may not be romantic, but you're smooth-talking. You must be quite popular with the girls, right?"

"Sis, don't slander me like that," Lin Chuan said earnestly as he looked at Tang Yumeng.

"I'm not," Tang Yumeng said with a laugh.

Chatting can ease the atmosphere and relieve the mood. Through her conversation with Lin Chuan, Tang Yumeng's emotions gradually calmed. The suppression and dissatisfaction in her heart also gradually dissipated with the wind.

"Sis, meeting you in this lifetime is Lin Chuan's greatest happiness," Lin Chuan said with a beaming smile.

"You little rascal, always so smooth-talking," Tang Yumeng lightly bit her lip, her heart was sweet though, as she turned to look outside.

Outside the window, streetlights dotted the

scenery, and the early summer evening breeze on her face felt like warm hands gently caressing her cheeks. Tang Yumeng, with a girlish smile on her face and blush, looked at the passing scenery through the window.

"Lin Chuan," Tang Yumeng suddenly said.

"Sis, what's up?" Lin Chuan asked while driving.

"Let's get married," Tang Yumeng said, tears of happiness brimming in her eyes.

Screech...

Suddenly, Lin Chuan slammed on the brakes. Shock and disbelief spread across his face as he stared at Tang Yumeng, asking, "Sis, what... what did you just say?"

"I said let's get married," Tang Yumeng repeated, looking at Lin Chuan, tears streaming down her face.

"Did I hear that right?" Lin Chuan was astonished and said, "Sis, you're not saying this because something upset you, right? Why are you crying?"

"In a few months, I'll be turning thirty-one, approaching thirty-two," Tang Yumeng said, looking down at her hands. "I'm gradually getting older, and I don't want to waste my precious youthful years. I want to give the most beautiful part of me to you. Youth can't last forever, but memories are eternal."

"But didn't you say that you wouldn't marry until you've avenged Tang Hao?" Lin Chuan asked.

"Tang Hao is ultimately an emotional knot in my heart," Tang Yumeng sighed. "I'll assume I owe him a life debt."

"Sis, Tang Hao is your brother; how could he bear to let you owe him a life?" Lin Chuan held Tang Yumeng's face in his hands and wiped away her tears, saying, "He won't blame you. I promise you, I will help avenge him. Tang Hao won't die in vain."

"Really?" Tang Yumeng looked at Lin Chuan.

"Yes." Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Trust me."

"So will you marry me?" Tang Yumeng asked.

"Marry, of course I will. I can't wait to marry you right now," Lin Chuan said excitedly, "Do you know how many times I've married you in my dreams? Do you know how desperately I long to hold you in my arms? But right now, I simply can't marry you. Because I have to fulfill your heart's desire first."

"Lin Chuan, you're so good to me," Tang Yumeng said, touched as she looked at him.

Being moved is the catalyst for love, and without realizing it, Tang Yumeng's heart had been deeply branded with Lin Chuan's mark, in her heart, on her body, in the depths of her soul...

It was just as Tang Yumeng got into Lin Chuan's car.

A car was parked outside the City Committee building, with Song Hao sitting in the driver's seat smoking, pondering whether to call Tang Yumeng down to share a meal and build some rapport. Maybe everything would fall into place tonight, and on the way back, or even in the car, he could seal the deal.

But before Song Hao could make the call, Tang Yumeng was already coming down from the building. Just as Song Hao prepared to get out of the car to greet her, he noticed that Tang Yumeng actually got into the green jeep up front. That's when Song Hao realized that the little punk Lin Chuan had beaten him to it.

"Damn it," Song Hao was a bit angry, his teeth clenched as he said, "Fuck, this kid dares to snatch my woman, he's got a death wish."

Song Hao had only been back for a few months; how could he know about the love story between Lin Chuan and Tang Yumeng that was stronger than metal? He was bent on pursuing Tang Yumeng, even anonymously sending her bouquets of roses every now and then. It was only after making some inquiries did he find out that every time Tang Yumeng received the flowers, she would break up the bouquet and distribute it to the girls in various departments. This made Song Hao somewhat suicidal.

Now, just when he finally mustered up the courage to ask Tang Yumeng out, such a situation had occurred.

Rumble...

Song Hao immediately drove off in pursuit.

Lin Chuan drove all the way to the business center of Jiangbei City, where high-rise buildings towered and traffic flowed ceaselessly. After finding a parking spot in a parking lot, the two of them held hands and took the elevator.

A candlelight dinner is always the romantic choice without compare.

On the eighteenth floor of the business center, there was an authentic French restaurant. It is said that the ingredients there were all air-shipped from France, even the chefs were brought in from France. Whether this was false advertising or true, no one knew.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was very pleasant. There were two page boys at the door, warmly welcoming the couple in.

The lighting inside was very atmospheric, with quite a few booths in the hall, each with good privacy. There were many crystal lamps hanging above, emitting a soft blue light, giving off a high-end, classy, and very romantic ambiance.

"This is a nice environment," Lin Chuan couldn't stop praising.

"Not bad," Tang Yumeng nodded.

The two chose a booth by the window. Tang Yumeng ordered a medium-rare steak and a fruit salad. Lin Chuan, with his eyes closed, ordered a steak, two servings of pasta, foie gras sauce which was a must-have, and the delectable escargot...

In this place, Lin Chuan did not expect to be full; at most, he was just there to enjoy the atmosphere.

There was a candle on the booth, a white long candle. The candle's base was a replica of a French court candelabra, exquisite, beautiful, and made of pure copper. The window offered the most beautiful night view of Jiangbei City. Dining here was truly refreshing, but the price was indeed steep and astonishing.

Song Hao lingered at the entrance for a while, memorized it, and then turned and made a phone call.

After hanging up the phone, a cold smile appeared on the corner of Song Hao's mouth.

In the parking lot, more than ten knife-wielding youngsters hurried over.

"Brother Hao, what's up?" A few youngsters asked urgently.

"Is everyone here?" Song Hao glanced at them, then said, "Listen up..."

Then, Song Hao gave the group of youngsters a serious instruction. After hearing it, they nodded immediately and said, "Brother Hao, don't worry, this is a piece of cake. We can definitely handle this kind of thing, so just rest easy."

"There will be a big reward after you handle it," Song Hao said with a cigarette in his mouth.

Afterwards, Song Hao hid in the car, and the youngsters lingered in the parking lot, waiting for Lin Chuan and Tang Yumeng to appear.

As time passed, after about half an hour of waiting, Lin Chuan and Tang Yumeng finally came out from the elevator entrance of the parking lot.

The blond-haired leader scanned the crowd and then, the youngsters who were loitering around the parking station quickly surrounded them. A group of people held knives of various lengths, their blades gleaming. Many drivers who came to retrieve their cars were frightened and repeatedly retreated, all the way back to the elevator entrance.

Lin Chuan pulled Tang Yumeng out just to see unfriendly eyes converging on them.

"What's going on?" Tang Yumeng looked at the approaching youngsters in astonishment.

"Don't be afraid," Lin Chuan quickly pulled Tang Yumeng's hand and whispered to reassure her: "Stay behind me and don't run around."

"Lin Chuan, are you alright?" Tang Yumeng looked at Lin Chuan anxiously.

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