Meng Ning didn't think much about it. She had worked in the corporate world before and had seen colleagues sometimes pretending to be in higher management levels during client meetings due to their lower positions. Most clients would politely address them as "boss" upon first meeting, both to show humility and to build rapport.
Having lived with Fu Tingxiu for quite some time now, Meng Ning saw him as an ordinary working person. He didn't even own a house, and his savings were just around a hundred thousand yuan. She never imagined that her husband was the CEO of Shengyu Group, worth billions.
"Oh, I see," Meng Ning replied without further inquiry. "Take a look at the menu. I've already ordered two dishes."
"I'll take a look," Fu Tingxiu took the menu and added two more dishes, along with a bird's nest dessert. "Girls benefit from bird's nest; it's good for the skin. Let's have one."
Meng Ning had never eaten such a luxurious item before. She wanted to decline but hesitated, not wanting to dampen Fu Tingxiu's enthusiasm. So she said nothing.
"We'll go with these dishes. Please bring them out," Fu Tingxiu told the waiter.
"Alright, please wait a moment," the waiter said and left.
Fu Tingxiu poured a cup of tea for Meng Ning. "I've bought two movie tickets. After dinner, let's go watch a movie."
"Huh? Okay," Meng Ning felt a bit unaccustomed to Fu Tingxiu suddenly treating her so well.
Having dinner and then watching a movie—it felt like the process of a romantic date. Was Fu Tingxiu asking her out on a date?
"Meng Ning," Fu Tingxiu calmly said, "this is my first marriage, my first relationship. If there's anything you're uncomfortable with or don't understand, you can tell me. We can discuss it."
Meng Ning laughed. "Discussing relationships? It's not like writing code or programming."
She found Fu Tingxiu quite humorous at times.
Fu Tingxiu looked at her calmly. Meng Ning's smile was particularly beautiful, like sunshine in March, warm and comforting. When she noticed him staring at her, Meng Ning blushed and looked away. "You're doing great. By the way, what movie tickets did you buy?"
"It seems to be a romantic movie about first love," Fu Tingxiu admitted he wasn't knowledgeable about movies. He had asked Fu Boxuan to help buy the tickets. Watching movies was also Fu Boxuan's suggestion.
Fu Boxuan had given him many bad ideas, like giving flowers, watching movies, candlelit dinners, giving gifts, saying sweet words. According to him, employing these moves would easily win over the other person. There wasn't a single girl who didn't like romance. The three words "I love you" were the ultimate move, and every girl who heard them would be captivated without exception.
Meng Ning held her tea cup and took a sip, saying, "It's been many years since I last watched a movie. The last time was a few years ago when Qin Huan dragged me along."
Fu Tingxiu sincerely replied, "I haven't watched one either."
Meng Ning laughed, "If you had said you have, that would be thrilling."
For someone who hadn't even had a previous girlfriend, claiming to have watched a movie could indeed be thrilling. It wasn't scary not to have a previous girlfriend, but having a previous boyfriend was. What if Fu Tingxiu had gone to see a movie with a man?
Fu Tingxiu stared at her, his voice deep and serious. "Meng Ning, this is my first time watching a movie. The first person I watch a movie with will be responsible for me, so you should think carefully."
"Pfft." Meng Ning couldn't help it, and tea sprayed out of her mouth.
Such cheesy words from Fu Tingxiu surprised Meng Ning.
Also, being responsible just for watching a movie?
"Sorry, I couldn't help it," Meng Ning smiled and asked, "So if someone takes away your first innocence, won't you have to rely on her for several lifetimes?"
Fu Tingxiu solemnly replied, "Hmm, I'll rely on her for several lifetimes."
Such words were really charming.
Meng Ning thought that Fu Tingxiu, who had never had a girlfriend by the age of thirty, probably had different expectations in this regard. To Fu Tingxiu, watching a movie was something that could only be done with the person he intended to spend his life with.
Meng Ning suddenly felt like she had stumbled upon a treasure. A man this pure-hearted was rare these days.