If it weren't for the appointment with the landlady today, Shen Lang and Su Lexuan could have followed up their dinner date like other couples. But things didn't go as planned. Even without the appointment, there wouldn't have been any further development tonight because Su Lexuan couldn't drink anything cold today. It's not like they could fight through it, right?
They drove to the Yulong Bay complex. Shen Lang carried a bouquet of red roses and held Su Lexuan's hand, planning to walk her to the gate.
"Shen Lang, my parents said you should come up to our place," Su Lexuan said, holding her phone and blinking at him. "Do you want to come?"
"I told you, I have some drafts to finish tonight," Shen Lang said with a helpless expression. "Maybe another time, I'll visit your parents."
"Okay," Su Lexuan muttered, a bit disappointed.
As they reached the gate, Su Lexuan suddenly stopped and seriously said, "Shen Lang, today is Valentine's Day, I want to hear you say you like me."
"Why?" Shen Lang scratched his head, looking perplexed. "We've already been to a hotel together, do you still need me to say it? Don't you know how I feel about you?"
"You tricked me into going there!!" Su Lexuan's face turned slightly red as she retorted, still insisting.
"And you've never officially told me you like me," she added quietly. "Who starts dating by going to a hotel first and then confirming their relationship?"
Shen Lang nodded. "Alright, I'll tell you on WeChat later."
"You..." Su Lexuan couldn't help but laugh. "Who confesses on WeChat!"
"Good point," Shen Lang pondered for a moment. "How about on QQ later?"
"Haha, you're so annoying!" Su Lexuan laughed and threw herself into his arms, rubbing against him affectionately. "Come on, Shen Lang, I just want to hear you say you like me. It's not that hard."
Shen Lang gently patted her back. "We're at the gate of your complex. What if we run into someone you know? Aren't you embarrassed?"
"That's why you should hurry up," Su Lexuan said, looking up at him with an expectant face. "Just say you like me, and I'll agree. It's that simple."
Shen Lang couldn't help but chuckle. Since they both knew how they felt, was it necessary to say it? But he understood that Su Lexuan wanted a sense of ritual and security; she liked romance.
"Alright then," Shen Lang cleared his throat and confessed sincerely, "My fairy, this goblin likes you. Will you be my girlfriend? I'll treat you well forever."
"Yes, yes," Su Lexuan nodded eagerly, her joy almost overflowing.
[Ding! Su Lexuan's affection for you increased by 5 points, currently at 57. Keep it up!]
The next moment, Su Lexuan hugged Shen Lang's waist, closed her eyes, and leaned towards him, hinting clearly at what she wanted. Shen Lang didn't hesitate, he lifted the bouquet of roses to block the view, and kissed her deeply.
In such an intimate atmosphere, girls are very emotional and impulsive. Kissing on the street is nothing; even taking her to a hotel would have a high success rate.
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"I'm back!" After kissing Shen Lang goodbye at the gate, Su Lexuan returned home, carrying the large bouquet of roses. Su Zhentong, who was anxiously waiting in the bedroom, immediately came out.
Seeing his beautiful daughter looking happier than before she left, Su Zhentong couldn't help but feel relieved.
Today was Chinese Valentine's Day, and Su Zhentong didn't want his daughter to go out with Shen Lang, worrying she might end up in a bad situation. Though he liked Shen Lang, who was caring, considerate, and financially stable, he was worried about his daughter still being in college. He feared they might go too far and cause trouble.
But now, it seemed they hadn't reached that stage yet. In his mind, Shen Lang gained another tag: knowing his limits.
Zhang Chunling curiously asked, "Why didn't you invite Xiao Shen up if you were at the gate?"
Su Lexuan explained for Shen Lang, "He's been really busy lately. He was an hour late to pick me up today."
"That makes sense, considering how much he earns. He must be very busy," Zhang Chunling nodded approvingly. She then noticed the large bouquet of roses on the table. "Is this his Valentine's gift to you?"
"No, he bought this on the way," Su Lexuan said, taking out a scarf from her bag. "Ta-da! This is my Valentine's gift. He knitted it himself over several days."
"Ah, young love is wonderful," Zhang Chunling said, touching the slightly rough purple scarf with a look of envy.
"What? He only gave you a scarf?" Su Zhentong was upset. "You bought him a graphics card worth nearly ten thousand, and he gives you a scarf? He has no conscience."
"You don't understand!" Su Lexuan defended Shen Lang. "He made this himself. It's very special."
"Exactly, you don't understand," her mother agreed, standing with her daughter.
"Su, think about all these years, you've never even given me a flower, not even a blade of grass for our anniversaries. I don't know why I married you," Zhang Chunling scolded.
Su Zhentong was taken aback. How did this turn on him?
"But daughter, though I don't oppose your relationship with Shen Lang, and we both like him," Zhang Chunling said sincerely. "You should control yourself because you're still in college."
Su Lexuan's excitement faded as she remembered the night at the hotel. "I'll go take a shower," she said hastily, her face turning red as she retreated to her room.
Zhang Chunling sighed and asked her husband, "What do you think?"
"It's hard to keep daughters at home," Su Zhentong said seriously after a long pause. "Let's just let them be. If needed, they can get married after she graduates."