An unexpected turn on a date (Part one)

Whether they were elderly people out for their morning exercise, young adults rushing to work, or students carrying schoolbags, everyone instinctively turned back for another look. A few young boys even stared so intently that they nearly walked into roadside utility poles.

If anyone actually calculated the rate of people turning to look, it would probably have exceeded 100% long ago and reached 1,220%.

But Shendai Liufei had no interest in those gazes at the moment. Her attention was entirely on the White Deer Manor Inn in front of her, and she was still debating whether to knock now.

Just then, the inn's front door creaked open from inside, and a familiar figure appeared behind it. It was Chi Tong!

When Chi Tong saw Shendai Liufei outside the door, his gaze paused briefly. Clearly, her outfit today had taken his breath away, though his expression remained as calm and gentle as ever.

"Chi Tong!"

Shendai Liufei spoke almost instinctively, a faint note of delight slipping into her voice.

Last night, Chi Tong had agreed over the phone to meet her this morning, and they had decided to go out together.

With such a rare chance to go on a date with Chi Tong, Shendai Liufei had been looking forward to this moment ever since she hung up last night.

Chi Tong looked at Shendai Liufei and said apologetically, "Sorry for the wait." "It's fine!"

Shendai Liufei immediately gave him a sweet smile, her eyes curving into crescents.

"I was the one who offered to come here, anyway. Besides, I only just arrived."

As she spoke, she stepped forward without waiting for Chi Tong to reply and naturally linked her arm through his, affectionate without overstepping.

"Chi Tong, have you decided where to go?"

"I looked up a guide. We're near