"Hey boss, how much for two sticks of candied haws? This? Oh, my girlfriend got it for me, a 4090 graphics card, the latest model this year!"
"Sorry, man, I bumped into you. I was carrying something big and didn't see you there."
"Boss, two drinks please, one room temperature and one cold. Wow, it's crowded today. There's no place to put my graphics card."
Shen Lang was really showing off the 4090 graphics card that Su Lexuan bought for him. He was so loud about it that he might as well have held it above his head and shouted it out with a megaphone.
Even when he bought a bouquet from a flower girl, he couldn't help but brag.
"Huh? How did you know my girlfriend got me a 4090 graphics card?"
At an outdoor seat at the milk tea shop, Shen Lang was in line for tea while Su Lexuan sat alone.
On the table, besides the big bouquet of roses Shen Lang bought her, there was also the 4090 graphics card that he had no other place to show off.
This dream gift for any guy stood out on Valentine's Day, attracting a lot of attention from the guys around.
Giving a 4090 graphics card to a boyfriend on Valentine's Day meant this girl really liked him and put a lot of thought into the gift.
Feeling the curious glances from the surrounding couples, Su Lexuan felt both embarrassed and amused but mostly proud and content.
This was the first time Su Lexuan and Shen Lang were celebrating Qixi Festival together.
These days, most TikTok influencers recommend gifts for guys to give their girlfriends, and there are hardly any suggestions for girls to give their boyfriends.
Su Lexuan had to go through countless influencers' suggestions to finally choose this gift based on Shen Lang's interests.
Seeing Shen Lang so excited and happy with her carefully chosen gift, Su Lexuan was naturally overjoyed.
Soon, Shen Lang came back with two cups of milk tea, looking very pleased with himself. "Here, babe, have some tea."
"Heh, look at you, so smug."
Su Lexuan couldn't help but laugh, taking a sip, then frowning and shaking her head. "Why is it cold? I can't have cold drinks today."
Her words made her blush, and she glanced at Shen Lang, then turned away, sneaking peeks at his reaction.
"If you don't tell me, how would I know?" Shen Lang felt wronged but secretly relieved.
She can't have cold drinks, which means there's a chance tonight to finish the Valentine's date with the landlady.
Shen Lang handed over his tea. "Drink mine, it's not cold."
"Can't blame me, it's just bad timing."
Su Lexuan muttered while sipping through the straw, a mix of complaint and apology, which was oddly cute.
This is just how it is for girls in love—they have no control over their biological issues.
It's like a couple planning a romantic trip, only for the girl's period to arrive unexpectedly.
No matter how romantic the setting, it's going to affect things.
In love, beyond the sweet moments, there's also the passionate desire.
If your girlfriend still cares about your feelings in such situations, then congratulations—you have a very understanding girlfriend. Cherish her.
Shen Lang sipped his cold tea, feeling grateful as he looked at Su Lexuan and joked, "Lexuan, you're really naughty, always craving my body."
"Ugh!"
...
After shopping and tea, Shen Lang and Su Lexuan headed to a western restaurant for a romantic dinner.
Shen Lang didn't like western food much, finding it expensive and not particularly tasty—more about the service and atmosphere.
But this was a reservation Su Lexuan made, and she clearly wanted to enjoy a romantic evening with him, so he kept his complaints to himself.
Couples early in their relationship are sensitive and care deeply about each other's thoughts.
In such moments, every word matters, and any offhand remark can spoil the mood and damage impressions.
At the restaurant entrance, Shen Lang suddenly didn't find his graphics card so impressive anymore.
Because this was the same restaurant he had taken Li Liusi to last time!
As Su Lexuan sniffed the roses he bought her, she noticed him pause and asked curiously, "What's up?"
"Just checking the restaurant name."
Shen Lang's mind raced as he pretended to ponder. "I think I saw this place on TikTok. It's got good reviews."
"Yeah, it's really popular, especially on Valentine's Day."
Su Lexuan explained seriously.
"I booked this spot with my roommates' help, we used four phones and stayed up all night to get it."
"Thanks, babe."
Touched, Shen Lang patted her hair.
Thinking about his actions today, Shen Lang felt even more guilty.
He vowed to put in more effort on future Valentine's Days to make it up to her.
Following the waiter, they found their reserved table.
The restaurant had a great atmosphere, even more romantic on such a special day.
The air was filled with a rich fragrance, soft candlelight flickered, and gentle music played, with rose petals scattered on every table.
Su Lexuan loved it, quickly calling the waiter to order.
"Damn, really?"
The approaching waiter gave Shen Lang a shock.
It was the same one who had served him and Li Liusi last time!
"Hi, ready to order?"
The waiter's voice faltered as she recognized Shen Lang too.
She remembered him clearly because he had made Li Liusi pay the bill.
Seeing Su Lexuan now, the waiter masked her surprise with a professional smile.
"Wow, this guy's a player. Both girls are so pretty, that's just wild!"
"Damn, what are the odds?"
Shen Lang cursed under his breath, then noticed the foreign couple at the next table.
After ordering, they handed the waiter a hundred-yuan tip.
Seeing this, Shen Lang decided to follow suit.
After ordering, he pulled out his wallet and placed five hundred-yuan bills on the waiter's tray.