Half an hour later, in the heart of Kyoto, where every inch of land is precious, a Lamborghini sports car slowly made its way. Despite being in such an upscale area, the vehicle instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding crowd. As gasps of amazement filled the air, the car stopped in front of a restaurant, and as the doors opened, Su Chen and Yang Yuxin stepped out, heading towards an upscale dining establishment.
The female manager of the restaurant, accompanied by several waitstaff, quickly approached the car with a look of utmost respect. Su Chen glanced up at the restaurant, immediately furrowing his brow. This place was known as Kyoto's prime dating spot for couples. "Couldn't we have just gone somewhere simple for a meal? Why all this hassle?" Su Chen wasn't particularly thrilled. To begin with, he wasn't very particular about where he dined. Moreover, coming to such a place wasn't ideal for Su Chen; he wasn't there to foster a closer relationship with this woman.
Yang Yuxin smiled sweetly, her cheeks flushing as she responded, "That's where you're wrong. This is what's called romance." Given that both Su Chen and Yang Yuxin were prominent figures, they naturally became the center of everyone's attention. And with her comment, the surprise among the onlookers intensified, akin to an explosive reaction. "What's going on? This is big news! Su Chen is with Yang Yuxin, and they're dining at the dating hotspot?" "What's their relationship? Isn't Su Chen afraid that Lin Qingyan will hear about this?" Many began to furiously snap photos with their phones, recognizing the potential for a headline story.
The corner of Su Chen's mouth twitched slightly. He thought to himself, [Didn't expect this unexpected gain. Although I can't actively show my disdain for Lin Qingyan, if she sees me dining with Yang Yuxin, she'll surely be furious. By then, our engagement can come to an end.] He smirked internally, [What are you looking at, Yang Yuxin? Just because things are over between Lin Qingyan and me, doesn't mean I'll belong to you. You're overthinking.]
Yang Yuxin clenched her fists, silently fuming. "Bastard, how dare you talk about me that way! Who said I wanted to marry you? You act as if no one wants me, but there are enough men wanting to marry me that they could circle Kyoto not once, but three times." Growing more annoyed by the moment, she coldly said to Su Chen, "Don't get ahead of yourself. A friend gave me a couple of discount coupons that expire today."
Su Chen snorted disdainfully, but deep inside, he felt elated. Essentially, Yang Yuxin was just taking advantage of the opportunity to dine with him. This realization somewhat eased his inner turmoil.
As they entered the restaurant, they were immediately greeted by the soft melodies of a live pianist. Coupled with the dim lighting and bright candles, the ambiance was indeed very romantic, perfectly setting the mood for a date. This left Su Chen somewhat dejected. He initially thought this was a good opportunity to showcase his flamboyant playboy persona while out with Yang Yuxin. He hadn't expected things to slowly fall apart. No matter, I'll do my best to sway the situation back to my favor. The primary goal is to annoy the female lead and outsmart the male lead. With that thought, Su Chen once again felt like ridiculing Qin Yu, the seemingly inept male protagonist.
The two were dining in a private booth, and not just any booth—it was one by the window. From there, they had a panoramic view of a large part of Kyoto.
Absolutely stunning.
However, even with such captivating scenery, Su Chen's attention wasn't on it. The Yang Yuxin in front of him was just too beautiful, even more radiant than his initial impression. Her eyes, sparkling like the stars, seemed as if they held countless stories, compelling others to listen. Her features were incredibly enchanting, much like a piece of fine art.
Dammit, he felt an urge coming on again.
Su Chen spaced out momentarily, before snapping back to reality. [It's terrifying how I almost let Yang Yuxin shake my resolve. Why is this woman so enticing?]
"Su Chen, what are you looking at?"
Yang Yuxin smiled, clearly satisfied with the turmoil she sensed in Su Chen's heart. She was also curious about how he'd explain himself. Inside, she felt a bit anxious. If he admitted he was looking at her, how should she respond? Hmph, she wouldn't give him the time of day then.
With a stern demeanor, Su Chen declared righteously, "Yang Yuxin, are you blind? Can't you see how beautiful the moonlight outside is?" He seized the initiative, bombarding Yang Yuxin with questions.
Upon hearing this, Yang Yuxin's gaze became even colder.
She pursed her lips, looking like she was gearing up for a confrontation.
"Here, if you want something, order it yourself. You're so annoying."
Suddenly, Yang Yuxin violently threw the menu she held at Su Chen.
"Su Chen, you jerk!"
"You were clearly staring at me, and you dare to spout such nonsense? Just wait, I'll deal with you later." She was fuming.
Su Chen hadn't anticipated Yang Yuxin's rapid change of expression. Truly, women could be unpredictable and quite frightening. However, the angrier she got, the happier he felt. Su Chen began pondering on how to further provoke Yang Yuxin.
[Let's see... I recall that touching her inappropriately was what infuriated Yang Yuxin before]
[Given that both Yang Yuxin and Lin Qingyan are tsundere women, the same approach should definitely work]
Yang Yuxin paused, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "I'm nothing like that woman Lin Qingyan. Whatever you're planning, bring it on. I surely won't get mad. I'll show you the difference between me and her."
Suddenly, there was a loud clatter.
Just as Yang Yuxin was pondering over what Su Chen might do and how she would retaliate, the utensils in Su Chen's hand dropped to the floor. Immediately after, she saw Su Chen ducking under the table, presumably to pick them up.
Watching this scene unfold, Yang Yuxin's heart raced uncontrollably, and her pretty face flushed deep red. A scene that one would only expect in Korean manga played out in her mind.
Immediately after, Yang Yuxin felt a sensation on her foot that was both comfortable and tingling, followed by a firm hand. Yang Yuxin's mind blanked out in an instant, her heart pounding loudly.
"How could this be?" Her slender, beautiful legs began to tremble, causing her entire delicate body to shudder. After the initial shock, rage consumed her. She couldn't believe Su Chen would be so audacious. She was just about to lash out, but then she remembered how Su Chen said Lin Qingyan would react in the same angry manner. Suppressing the rage that threatened to erupt, she thought bitterly, "Jerk, it's as if I've been touched by a dog."
Meanwhile, under the table, Su Chen felt utterly embarrassed. "What's happening?" His neck stiffened as he slowly lifted his head, his gaze drifting upwards. The sight of her long, stocking-free legs right in front of him met his eyes. "Has this woman gone mad? She's so unfazed by all this. Why isn't she angry?" Su Chen's mind went blank. He asked subconsciously, "Yang Yuxin, are you alright?"
"Of course I'm fine. Haven't you picked up the utensils yet?" Thinking of Su Chen's shocked expression, Yang Yuxin felt immense satisfaction and even deliberately swayed her legs.
She had also taken off her white high heels, placing her fair and delicate feet right in front of Su Chen. "It's okay, take your time picking them up, I'll wait for you~" Yang Yuxin's voice was as seductive as it was tantalizing.
[Damn woman, do you think I'll succumb to you?] [Don't push me. Playing with fire? If there wasn't a fire brigade, I really couldn't handle it.] Su Chen returned to his chair, his face showing evident frustration. "Sorry, there was a little mishap."
(What's going on? Yang Yuxin isn't resisting at all. Could she really be this into me?) Yang Yuxin's captivating eyes fixed intently on Su Chen. Crossing her arms and pouting, she put on an arrogant and coquettish demeanor, asking, "Did you have fun with my legs?"