Night had fallen deep, and traffic on River City's streets gradually thinned out.
After leaving the private restaurant, with the Wan sisters' exceptionally tactful "divine assist," Su Bai naturally took Lu Yuning's hand.
However, they did not immediately return to the Private Club by East Lake. Instead, they drove the anime-wrapped Panamera through several winding streets and arrived beneath a somewhat old apartment building for singles.
This was where Lu Yuning had once rented a place.
With a click, the key turned in the lock, and the slightly dim ceiling light came on.
The small studio apartment had been cleaned until it was spotless.
Since the lease had not completely ended, the room still retained traces of Lu Yuning's former life. Several old dress forms she had not taken away were even piled in a corner, along with thick stacks of design drafts.
"Why did you suddenly want to come back here?" Su Bai casually shut the door, hung up his coat by the entrance, and looked around the cozy yet cramped space.
"There are still a few Limited Edition Embroidery Designs I drew before that I left here. I never got around to picking them up. And besides..."
Lu Yuning changed into slippers, turned around, and naturally wrapped her arms around Su Bai's waist. She pressed her cheek against his broad, warm chest, her voice carrying a softness that made the heart stir.
"Besides, I kind of missed this place. After all, this was where my fate began to change after I met you."
Su Bai smiled slightly and wrapped an arm around her slender waist, leading her to sit on the somewhat worn fabric sofa in the living room.
Like an exceptionally docile kitten, Lu Yuning curled up in Su Bai's arms.
She raised her head and looked