A Tangled Mess

6 p. m.

Tang Song saved the work documents, told Gao Mengting on WeChat, and got up to change his clothes.

Today's date is outdoors, so my outfit— the Slightly Cool Night is just the right touch.

With the added special effects, Tian Jing's date satisfaction will likely increase significantly.

I stood in front of the mirror and looked at myself.

The deep apricot cardigan has a loose fit and a V-neck, while the round-neck white T-shirt worn underneath is slightly fitted. Paired with gray-black casual pants, the overall look is very tall and slim.

Then, he sprayed some men's cologne on himself; it had a sophisticated woody scent that smelled very nice.

After packing his things, Tang Song picked up the small gift he had prepared and quickly went downstairs.

According to the strategists' advice, it's not advisable to give expensive gifts on a first date, as this would make you seem too eager and might lead to rejection.

Ideally, these should be small, non-private items such as trinkets, cosmetics, or practical items.

Tang Song ended up buying a pair of Gucci women's sunglasses.

The retail price is 2,000 yuan, which is not expensive for Tian Jing, Bai Fumei. Moreover, it is both practical and beautiful, making it very suitable as a gift between friends.

With the roar of its engine, the black BMW 330i weaved through buildings, heading towards its destination against the backdrop of the magnificent sunset.

A white Honda Accord stopped at Vast Sky Garden.

Two girls got off the bus.

He Liting handed her shopping bag to Zhao Yachian.

She leaned closer and whispered, "Qianqian, it's actually fine to treat him as a friend. Relationships are about mutual choice. It's just that he's not good enough yet. Don't overthink it. Go back and get some rest, and have some hot soup to warm your stomach."

Zhao Yachian gave a soft "Oh" and Yoyo entered the building.

Li Xinghui looked away and laughed, "Let's go, Liting, get in the car!"

He Liting smiled, opened the passenger door, got in, and adjusted the seat.

"I heard that the barbecue restaurant has a camping theme, with a three-story standalone building on the roof, and a coffee shop and bar downstairs. It faces the park and has a great environment."

"I asked Yuan Yuan and the others, and they said that the beef brisket and Cheese Baked Sweet Potato at that restaurant are really delicious."

On the way, Li Xinghui drove while introducing the restaurant's situation.

As he passed by a bustling commercial district, he smiled and pointed to a cluster of red high-rise buildings in the distance, casually saying, "My home is over there, in the Shengdong Huafu Residential Area."

"I live with my parents now. I like listening to rock music, which annoys them so much that they're thinking of buying me a new house and kicking me out."

Looking at the magnificent city view under the setting sun, He Liting said enviously, "It's so nice. A house like that costs at least a million."

The Vast Sky Garden that she and her cousin rented was a typical old-style community, consisting of six-story buildings without elevators.

The building is somewhat old, and the landscaping, facilities, and property management are also poor.

Even in such a neighborhood, an 80-square-meter two-bedroom apartment costs 1.2 million yuan.

They definitely couldn't afford it in their lifetime on their own.

Li Xinghui's gaze swept over He Liting's curvaceous figure, and he raised the corners of his mouth, saying, "I definitely won't buy a house in the suburbs or a dilapidated old apartment. If I'm going to buy, I'll choose a popular commercial area in the city, with complete amenities, and the subway, supermarkets, and hospitals right outside my door."

"Brother Hui's family is really awesome, I can't help but envy them!"

"Hehe, what are you envious of? You girls don't need to buy a house, you just need to choose the right boyfriend."

About 20 minutes later, the car slowly drove into Chunyuan Road, and a standalone building wrapped with LED light strips could be seen in the distance.

The orange walls and translucent white signs are very beautiful.

This is peak time, and parking spaces on the roadside are extremely scarce.

After circling around without finding it, Li Xinghui had no choice but to park in a paid parking lot a little further away.

"Okay, that's fine. The barbecue restaurant is only about 300 meters away, just a short walk."

The two got out of the car and walked west along the sidewalk.

As the sun gradually sank below the horizon, the shadows of everything were stretched long.

As they approached the New Lane Restaurant, Li Xinghui pointed to a parking space ahead and said, "We were a bit unlucky; there weren't any available spaces here just now."

"It's okay, the temperature is just right now, it's nice to take a walk."

"Vroom vroom vroom—" A black BMW drove past them, turned a corner, and stopped in the empty space.

The pristine black car body, like a piece of obsidian, reflected a deep luster in the orange-red glow of the sunset.

Just as the two walked to the car, the door opened.

A tall, imposing figure emerged, carrying a retro green gift box with the "guccI" logo clearly displayed on it.

"Bang!" The boy casually slammed the car door shut.

Her neatly combed hair and apricot-colored cardigan swayed gently in the evening breeze.

Her profile resembled undulating mountain peaks, with a high, straight nose and clearly defined lips.

He Liting's eyes revealed deep envy.

Driving BMW 330, giving Gucci as a gift, and being so tall and handsome—I really don't know which girl is so lucky.

He Liting pursed her lips, and after passing the BMW, she couldn't help but turn back to look at his face.

With handsome features, even skin tone, and a tall and upright figure, he looks refreshing and dashing, exuding a strong aura.

It's just... it looks somewhat familiar.

He Liting's eyes twitched, and she stopped in her tracks, turning around to stare straight at the boy.

He locked his car and walked towards us in the twilight of the setting sun, his figure exuding a beautiful interplay of light and shadow.

Li Xinghui frowned and subtly blocked her view.

He Liting took a deep breath, glanced at the BMW 330 not far away, and then at the figures that brushed past them.

My mind was in complete turmoil.

Tang Song...

Although there are some differences between him and the photo, it is definitely him.

But Qianqian said that he drives Wuling Hongguang, lives in Rental House, and earns several thousand yuan a month.

"Liting, what's wrong?" Li Xinghui couldn't help but ask, "Let's hurry upstairs, it's getting dark, we can still enjoy the sunset if we go up now."

"I... I just suddenly feel a little dizzy, maybe I'm carsick," He Liting replied absentmindedly, her mind buzzing.

"Then go upstairs later for a cup of hot water and a rest."

After going up the wooden staircase covered with LED strip lights to the third floor and giving the waiter his Mobile Phone number, Tang Song was led to his seat.

Camping elements are everywhere: flowers and greenery, wooden dining tables, canvas chairs, warm-colored light strips, and a canvas covered with graffiti above each seat.

On one side of the restaurant, there is also a small stage with an industrial style, which creates a very artistic atmosphere.

Tang Song casually snapped a photo and shared it with Tian Jing, commenting, "Xiao Jing, I've arrived."

I put my Mobile Phone down, wondering if it was just my imagination.

Tang Song always felt that someone was Pat Pat watching him.

Looking around, a familiar figure came into view.

My college classmate, Lu Kai.

I hadn't seen him for three years. He had gained a lot of weight, and his hairline had receded.

To be honest, I decided to come here after seeing his post on Moments asking for likes.

Today is the first day of the holiday, so it's only natural that we bumped into each other here.