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I am a proud little fairy. Since he wants to see it, I will show it to him openly and generously!
Gu Ran rarely saw Su Xiaoqiang with a proud expression; this was when she was most charming.
Her long, flowing hair was styled into an updo, revealing her fair, slender, and beautiful neck.
Charming and elegant.
Their eyes met, and they gazed at each other with deep affection, neither willing to look away first.
"Gentlemen, shall we serve the dishes first? The kitchen is already prepared." Ha Ji-yeon walked over, her face always bearing a motherly smile.
She was dressed in a butler's suit today, just like a competent housekeeper.
"Okay." Gu Ran released Su Xiaoqiang's hand and nodded to Ha Jiyeon.
A short while later, Ha Ji-yeon pushed the food cart over.
She smiled and said, "I'll arrange dinner tonight. I hope you'll enjoy it."
Since Gu Ran isn't picky about food, he let Ha Ji-yeon make the arrangements.
"Since tonight's meal isn't a traditional Western meal, there's no need for any special wine. I've prepared grape-flavored champagne, which has a very low alcohol content, similar to beer. It can be enjoyed with the meal or as a toast."
She picked up a glass bottle and filled their champagne glasses.
Gu Ran raised his wine glass, and Su Xiaoqiang, seeing this, also picked up his wine glass.
No need for extra words; the two gently clinked their glasses, and all their emotions were understood without being spoken.
Next, Ha Ji-yeon served the two of them the first dish.
"This dish is called Sweet Hand in Hand," Ha Ji-yeon said with a smile.
Gu Ran glanced at the dish; the goose feet were stuffed with filling, clearly a Cantonese dish called Stuffed Goose Feet with Hundred Flowers.
Su Xiaoqiang smiled with her lips pursed after hearing the name of the dish.
The braised goose feet with Hundred Flowers flavor tasted good, with a sweet and refreshing taste that Gu Ran liked.
Su Xiaoqiang also enjoyed the meal very much.
Soon, Ha Ji-yeon served the second dish: "This dish is called 'Abalone Embrace'."
Gu Ran took one look and realized that it looked like abalone with sauce. Seriously, senior, how come you're so good at naming things?
The next dish was grilled beef ribeye, cut into heart shapes, and named it "Heart to Heart".
Another dish is a combination of braised beef tongue and pork tongue, named "Tongue Stabilizes Affection".
The final dessert was lily bulb, lotus seed, and red bean soup, named "A Hundred Years of Harmony".
As Su Xiaoqiang listened to the names of the dishes, she smiled shyly with her lips pursed as each dish was served.
She was so shy even when she ate for the first time.
"Senior, did you graduate from the Chinese Language and Literature Department?" Gu Ran couldn't help but ask when the dessert was served.
"I did minor in Chinese."
Ha Ji-yeon discovered that teasing this young couple was quite fun.
She then placed two exquisitely packaged small boxes on the side of Gu Ran's table.
Gu Ran discreetly put the box aside.
Su Xiaoqiang saw it, but she pretended not to see it and pretended not to care.
After drinking the sweet soup, the two of them ate until they were about 70-80% full.
"What else do you want to eat?"
"No need." Su Xiaoqiang touched her lower belly, afraid that if she ate too much, her clothes would stretch.
Gu Ran suggested, "Then let's go sit on the second deck at the bow and enjoy the breeze, shall we?"
"Ah."
The two went down from the third floor to the bow of the second floor, where a large single sofa was placed.
This single sofa is spacious enough for one person, but it's a bit cramped for two.
Su Xiaoqiang and Gu Ran squeezed together, thinking that the sightseeing boat business was too stingy, not even willing to buy a bigger sofa.
The two sat huddled together when suddenly she saw Gu Ran grinning mischievously.
She immediately realized that he must have done this on purpose.
Sure enough, the moment the two sat down, Gu Ran put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his embrace.
Su Xiaoqiang nestled against his chest and said, "You bad guy, are you planning something like this?"
"I'm mainly afraid you'll hide," Gu Ran said. "In such a narrow place, you have nowhere to hide. If you want to hide, the only place you can hide is in my arms."
"Bastard!"
Su Xiaoqiang leaned gently on his shoulder, feeling the cool and refreshing river breeze on her face.
She wore a low-cut dress today, with a deep V-neck that went almost all the way down to her waistline.
This is an outfit she specially chose, and she wore it specifically for him.
Gu Ran took out a packaged box and asked her, "Guess what it is?"
"I won't guess." Su Xiaoqiang wanted him to reveal the answer immediately.
Gu Ran didn't keep them in suspense any longer, and opened the box to take out the contents.
It's a bottle of mints.
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"what does it mean?"
Su Xiaoqiang stared at the mints that Gu Ran had taken out, looking puzzled.
Gu Ran smiled, opened the bottle cap, poured out two mints, ate one himself, and then said to her:
"Sweetie, open your mouth, have two, then we can enjoy the breeze and chat."
"Oh……"
Su Xiaoqiang obediently let him feed her two candies.
"Gu Ran, thank you," Su Xiaoqiang said, leaning against him.
Although her nineteenth birthday has passed and today is a belated celebration, she knows she will always remember it.
"As long as you're happy." Gu Ran put his arm around her, his hand caressing her fair and smooth shoulders.
"Being with you is so wonderful," Su Xiaoqiang whispered.
"Me too." Gu Ran lowered his head, looking at the little mouth of the girl in his arms.
Su Xiaoqiang felt his burning gaze once again, and she suddenly understood why he had given her the mints.
It was all a scheme all along!
She was being held by Gu Ran on the narrow sofa; this time, there was truly nowhere to hide.
So, she closed her eyes resignedly, tilted her chin up slightly, and pouted her round lips.
Gu Ran stared at her delicate, fair face, then wanted to tease her: "You don't think I want to kiss you, do you?"
Su Xiaoqiang opened her eyes and was stunned for a moment.
I've already prepared everything, and you don't even have this idea?
idiot!
She turned her face away and said haughtily, "That's not what I thought at all!"
"That's good." Gu Ran whispered in her ear, "I heard that kissing can lead to pregnancy, so we need to take precautions first."
Su Xiaoqiang had a candy in his mouth, but his face was surprisingly serious.
You wouldn't actually believe such nonsense meant for children, would you?
But seeing his half-smile, she realized he was teasing her!
"You big bad guy, you're bullying me again!" Su Xiaoqiang raised her little fist and punched his chest again.
Gu Ran endured two of her little pink punches, then reached out and gently pinched her delicate, upright nose.
"Hmm~" Su Xiaoqiang uttered a soft sound, then turned her face away.
She suddenly said, "I've noticed that you really like treating me like a child."
Gu Ran asked her, "You don't like it?"
"No."
She loves it.
Because she knew that she was the most favored child and could take advantage of his favor to ask him to do anything.
The two embraced, enjoying the evening breeze on the Han River.
The sightseeing boat continued to drift on the Han River. Gu Ran kept an eye on the scenery along the riverbank. Before long, he saw a landmark not far away.
That is, Yeouido Hangang Park.
"Come up," Gu Ran said to Su Xiaoqiang, patting his thigh.
"Huh?" Su Xiaoqiang was a little confused.
But then, Gu Ran bent down, hugged her legs, lifted her up, and let her sit on his lap.
Su Xiaoqiang's fair and delicate back rested against his chest. He reached out and wrapped his arms around her slender waist, then rested his chin on her smooth shoulder, his cheek pressed against hers.
He could feel that Su Xiaoqiang's face was red and hot.
"You put a single sofa here specifically so you can sit like this?" Su Xiaoqiang rubbed her cheek against his face, looking like she knew him inside and out.
"Because this is the best view." Gu Ran buried his nose in her smooth neck and sniffed gently. "You smell so good, what perfume are you wearing?"
Su Xiaoqiang mentioned a perfume brand and its scent, then realized that the two of them were sitting so close together that they seemed to be sweating a little.