CIATB Chapter 164: Gentle yet assertive, and knows how to play dumb.
Chapter 164: Gentle yet assertive, and knows how to play dumb.
From the moment Lu Yuanfeng walked into the store, the saleswoman had been secretly observing him, her cheeks already flushed slightly.
Such a handsome, charismatic, and gentle soldier is truly rare.
Especially the way he looked at the girl, full of doting and tenderness, made her feel envious.
Upon hearing Lu Yuanfeng's words, the saleswoman nodded quickly.
Her cheeks flushed even more, and her tone was respectful and shy.
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment, I'll wrap it up for you right away."
Seeing Lu Yuanfeng readily agree to pay the bill, and seeing Su Wan's flustered expression as she repeatedly refused but seemed helpless, Lin Weiwei secretly gave Lu Yuanfeng a thumbs up in her heart.
As expected of a regimental commander from the military, he is decisive and efficient in his actions, and his gestures of goodwill are straightforward and forceful.
She didn't need to warm up the atmosphere at all, and she even left Su Wan completely stunned, without giving her any room to refuse.
After paying, Lu Yuanfeng took the bag from the cashier.
He handed it to Su Wan casually, his tone gentle.
"Take this. Consider it a gift for our first meeting. It doesn't mean anything by it; it's just a token of my appreciation."
Su Wan looked at the bag he handed her, but didn't want to take it.
But Lu Yuanfeng simply shoved it into her hand.
After browsing through the bags, it was almost time to leave.
Lu Yuanfeng had originally planned to take Su Wan to the skincare counter next door and buy her another set of skincare products.
After all, most girls like these things.
But just then, a soft gurgling sound suddenly came from Su Wan's stomach.
Clear and loud.
Su Wan's cheeks instantly turned bright red, so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into the ground.
She quickly lowered her head, bit her lip, and spoke in a barely audible voice, tinged with embarrassment.
"Sorry, um, I didn't have breakfast this morning before I went out, so..."
As she spoke, she suddenly realized that she was still holding the bag that Lu Yuanfeng had bought for her.
The guilt and panic in my heart became more and more obvious.
She gritted her teeth, mustered her courage, and handed the bag back to Lu Yuanfeng.
His tone became more firm.
"I'm sorry, Lu Yuanfeng, I can't accept this bag. It's too expensive, and besides, I..."
She wanted to say that she already had someone in her heart, so she couldn't accept his gift or go on a blind date with him.
But before she could finish speaking, Lu Yuanfeng interrupted her.
"Do you want me to carry it for you?"
Seeing her embarrassed and flustered appearance, Lu Yuanfeng pretended to be stupid.
He knew what Su Wan wanted to say, so he deliberately interrupted her, not letting her finish speaking.
The smile in his eyes grew more pronounced, and his tone carried a hint of doting affection.
Instead of taking the bag she offered, he reached out and gently ruffled her hair, his gesture tender and natural.
"I'm hungry, let's go get something to eat first."
As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't give Su Wan a chance to refuse. He took the bag from her hand and carried it in his own.
With his other hand, he still gently held her wrist, leading her towards the shop entrance.
He glanced naturally at Qin Ang and Lin Weiwei who were following behind him, raised his chin, and gestured for them to lead the way.
"Let's go, lead the way to the hot pot restaurant."
Lin Weiwei was completely stunned by this scene.
She saw the obvious resistance and desire to escape in Su Wan's eyes.
Seeing Lu Yuanfeng feigning ignorance and forcefully blocking her intentions.
He secretly admired Lu Yuanfeng's methods: "Lu Yuanfeng's methods are too amazing."
She is both gentle and assertive, and knows how to play dumb.
He had Wanwan completely under his control.
Su Wan was led by Lu Yuanfeng, and Lin Weiwei gently held her arm beside her.
I followed them involuntarily, and together we took the elevator towards the Chongqing hot pot restaurant on the other side of the mall.
Her heart was filled with panic, helplessness, and guilt.
It felt like a heavy stone was pressing down on my heart.
This is incredibly agonizing!!!
She didn't know how long this unexpected blind date would last.
She planned to make things clear in the elevator.
But the elevator was full of people, and she was too embarrassed to speak.
And so, they arrived at the hot pot restaurant.
It was just a few minutes before eleven o'clock, but the store was already bustling with people and filled with the aroma of cooking.
Most of the people coming and going are energetic young people. Nowadays, they are used to combining breakfast and lunch. It is not surprising that they gather at the hot pot restaurant at this time to chat around the hot pot.
The air was filled with the rich aroma of beef tallow hot pot, a blend of numbing and spicy fragrances.
The lively chatter and the clatter of cutlery blended together, making the restaurant even more bustling.
The four of them found a booth by the window and sat down. To Su Wan's surprise, Lu Yuanfeng was unusually considerate this time. He was no longer as aggressive as before and did not insist on sitting next to her. Instead, he took the initiative to pull Qin Ang over and sit in the seat opposite him.
And beside Su Wan was Lin Weiwei.
Su Wan breathed a sigh of relief as her tense nerves suddenly relaxed.
The cold sweat on my fingertips had subsided a little, and even my breathing had become smoother.
The panic in her eyes was somewhat concealed.
What she didn't know was that Lu Yuanfeng deliberately distanced himself because he had noticed that her back was covered in a fine layer of sweat when she sat down.
Her fingertips gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her back was taut, and the fear in her eyes was impossible to hide.
She was genuinely afraid of him; this fear wasn't feigned, but came from the very core of her being.
Lu Yuanfeng knew that being too hasty would only backfire, and he didn't want her to suffer in such tension and fear.
I didn't want her to be unable to eat a proper meal, so I deliberately backed down and gave her some breathing room.
Even after sitting down, Su Wan still felt uneasy, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the edge of the table.
His eyes darted away, and he didn't even bother to look at the rain pouring down outside the window.
Lin Weiwei knew her preferences best, so she didn't ask any questions and skillfully picked up the menu.
While saying that Wanwan loves to eat this tender beef and this tripe.
They quickly ordered a table full of dishes.
All of them were the kinds of food that Su Wan usually liked.
Not long after, the waiter came over carrying a heavy pot of broth.
The bright red broth of the hot pot bubbled and steamed, the rising steam blurring the surrounding light and shadows, and slightly dispelling the chill and panic in Su Wan's heart.
The warm, cozy atmosphere of home cooking enveloped her fingertips and seeped into her heart.
Lu Yuanfeng sat upright at the table, his gaze always fixed on Su Wan. The gentleness in his eyes had not diminished, but a hint of determination had appeared.
He had something to say to Su Wan, but without saying much, he simply raised his eyes and gave Qin Ang a look.
Qin Ang was very perceptive and immediately understood. He reached out and tugged at Lin Weiwei, who was still studying the ingredients beside him.
He lowered his voice.
"Come on, come with me to get some dipping sauce so the two of them can have a private chat."
Lin Weiwei was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously looked at Su Wan and Lu Yuanfeng.
Seeing Lu Yuanfeng's serious expression and Su Wan's hesitant look, she instantly understood.
He nodded quickly, then got up with Qin Ang and walked briskly toward the small condiment station.
They deliberately slowed down their movements to give the two of them enough space to be alone.