After exchanging a deep kiss, Xu Xiuwen released the blushing An Shishi.
He gently patted An Shishi's temple and said tenderly, "Alright, don't make a scene, let's go back."
An Shishi's face was as red as blood. She bit her lip and returned to her seat.
Soon, the waiter began serving the dishes.
The first course was baked snails with black truffle, a well-known appetizer in French cuisine.
The presentation was exquisite, and it looked very appetizing.
It was An Shishi's first time, and she didn't know how to use the utensils.
Xu Xiuwen patiently taught her.
Before enjoying the dish, Xu Xiuwen didn't forget to pour a glass of red wine.
Xu Xiuwen held up his wine glass and clinked it gently with An Shishi's, then took a small sip.
They then began to enjoy the appetizer.
The snail meat was very tender, with the fragrant taste of black truffle, and had a great texture.
After the appetizer, it was time for the main course.
The main course was charcoal-grilled ribeye steak.
The selected Canadian ribeye steak, after aging, had a rich aroma and a tender, juicy texture.
The fat within the beef fibers melted during grilling, turning into crispy, delicious oil drops. Black pepper sauce dripped into brandy, and the sauce was reduced, concentrating into a complex and enticing aroma, enriching the dish's layers of flavor, attacking the senses and taste buds one after another.
An Shishi was quickly captivated by the first bite.
She closed her eyes, overwhelmed with happiness, and couldn't help but say, "It's so delicious."
Xu Xiuwen shook his head and chuckled lightly.
Apart from being seductive, An Shishi could also be genuinely cute.
In modern terms, she was both innocent and alluring.
After the main course, it was time for dessert.
Xu Xiuwen ordered a Napoleon mille-feuille.
Strawberries paired with pale pink whipped cream and pastry, the cream sweet but not cloying, the pastry crisp and thin, with a light and non-greasy filling, providing a delicate and rich texture.
A satisfying dessert to conclude this romantic dinner perfectly.
The French meal cost a total of 3,000 yuan, including the wine.
An Shishi was astonished when she heard the amount.
She didn't expect a meal to cost thousands of yuan.
However, thinking about the excellent environment and the quality of the dishes, she felt that a higher price seemed reasonable.
Xu Xiuwen held An Shishi's hand as they left, returning to the car. Xu Xiuwen asked, "Did you get enough to eat just now?"
An Shishi smiled and said, "I'm full, thank you for bringing me here for dinner, hubby."
Xu Xiuwen smirked mischievously, "Is it just verbal thanks?"
Upon hearing this, An Shishi thought for a moment, then leaned over and gave Xu Xiuwen a kiss.
She intended it to be a simple kiss.
But Xu Xiuwen took advantage, tilting her chin and capturing her lips fiercely.
After a good ten minutes of kissing, Xu Xiuwen finally released An Shishi.
An Shishi looked at him coquettishly, tidying her hair by her temples.
After dinner, Xu Xiuwen originally planned to take An Shishi shopping at Xinjiekou, but the girl shook her head and declined, wanting to return to her dormitory.
Xu Xiuwen understood instantly.
9 PM.
They had been making out for a long time.
Xu Xiuwen ultimately won over An Shishi with his physical strength.
Seeing An Shishi lying weak and soft, Xu Xiuwen felt very proud.
This must be a man's proudest moment, right?
In his post-coital clarity, Xu Xiuwen suddenly remembered that he hadn't called Cheng Lu today.
He didn't actually want to call Cheng Lu in front of An Shishi, but having just been intimate, he couldn't ask her to leave now, could he?
Xu Xiuwen hesitated for a moment, then decided to call Cheng Lu in front of An Shishi.
He said to An Shishi, "I'm going to call Cheng Lu, don't make a sound."
After finishing his sentence, he picked up the phone and made a call.
Once the call connected, Cheng Lu's voice came through the receiver.
Cheng Lu was in a good mood and wasn't upset that Xu Xiuwen was calling late.
They poured their hearts out to each other, chatting about trivial matters and daily life.
Throughout the entire call, An Shishi remained very well-behaved and quiet, not making a single sound.
After half an hour of talking, Xu Xiuwen hung up the phone and looked down to see An Shishi staring at him.
He put down his phone and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
An Shishi looked at him for a long time before finally saying, "Honey, I envy Cheng Lu."
Because of the close distance, she had faintly heard Cheng Lu's voice.
The way they talked was completely different from how she and Xu Xiuwen talked.
When Cheng Lu talked to Xu Xiuwen, she dominated the conversation most of the time, and she often called him "dummy," but Xu Xiuwen never seemed the least bit unhappy.
An Shishi wondered, if she called him that, would Xu Xiuwen get angry? Or not?
She thought it was more likely he would get angry.
From this term of endearment alone, An Shishi knew that in Xu Xiuwen's heart, Cheng Lu was definitely more important than she was.
She felt a bit jealous and envious of Cheng Lu.
But she knew she couldn't compete with Cheng Lu for his affection just yet.
Because the foundation wasn't solid enough.
Xu Xiuwen didn't know what was on An Shishi's mind. He smiled and said, "You've already stolen Cheng Lu's place. If she knew, she might even envy you."
An Shishi thought about it and realized it was true.
Although Cheng Lu was Xu Xiuwen's girlfriend, she was his first woman.
She had already asked him about it, and he had admitted it.
Doesn't the book say that men always remember their first time vividly?
In this matter, she had taken the lead.
Thinking this way, An Shishi didn't envy Cheng Lu as much.
Xu Xiuwen didn't continue the topic.
He changed the subject, "Shishi, I might need to go back tomorrow. What are your plans?"
An Shishi knew Xu Xiuwen would definitely go back, but hearing him say it still made her sad.
She felt a bit down but didn't show it.
"Honey, when are you leaving tomorrow?"
"In the afternoon. I'll leave after having lunch with you."
"Okay." An Shishi hugged Xu Xiuwen tightly.
"You still haven't answered my question. Are you going home or not?"
An Shishi hesitated for a second, "I don't know."
She initially didn't buy a ticket home because she planned to use this opportunity to carry out her plan.
She had thought it through: if the plan didn't succeed, she could stay and find a job to make money, saving on the ticket cost and earning money for tuition and living expenses.
Now, her original plan had succeeded. Xu Xiuwen had given her 100,000 yuan. She now had money and didn't need to work hard at part-time jobs to earn a meager amount.
She really wanted to go home because her sister and mother were still there.
But now, could she still get a ticket?
She wasn't sure.
Seeing her troubled expression, Xu Xiuwen asked, "Are you missing home?"
An Shishi nodded.
Xu Xiuwen smiled, "If you miss home, go back. I have to go home too. If you stay at school, I can't be with you. I can't bear the thought of you being lonely."
"But I can't get a ticket now, right?"
"There are scalpers. Are you worried about not getting a ticket? Silly girl, listen to me. Go back tomorrow. I'll take you to buy a ticket in the morning."