The spacious square was bathed in a gentle, warm glow.
The array of Christmas-themed decorations made for quite a spectacular sight.
Though it was late, couples and tourists who had heard about it kept streaming in.
People gathered in front of the glittering light displays, busily taking photos to commemorate the occasion.
By comparison, Yuan Chen and Shen Yi looked somewhat out of place standing there.
The two men in crisp black overcoats surveyed their surroundings calmly, like scouts who had wandered into a fair.
"What's with those snacks? They don't fit the theme at all." Yuan Chen hadn't immersed himself in the festive atmosphere in the slightest. Instead, he scrutinized the details with an entrepreneur's eye, refusing to overlook even minor flaws.
Shen Yi followed his gaze toward the snack stalls lined up along the walkway.
Indeed, the food trucks, each with its own style, seemed somewhat disconnected from the unified theme.
"Wherever there are crowds, there has to be food," Shen Yi explained.
"They should at least screen the vendors and make sure they all have a consistent style. What does Christmas necessarily have to do with... takoyaki?" Yuan Chen's brow furrowed slightly.
"Snacks like takoyaki and hot dogs are crowd-pleasers anywhere, regardless of the occasion," Shen Yi replied reasonably.
Yuan Chen still looked unable to comprehend it, and even began considering the issue of hygiene permits.
Shen Yi closed his eyes helplessly, knowing there was no point arguing with this young master who was so far removed from everyday life.
This counted as their "date," but the atmosphere could hardly be called romantic.
He shouldn't have had unrealistic expectations of Yuan Chen in the first place.
Shen Yi understood all too well that, in this relationship, he would probably have to be the one who took the