Chapter 659: Chapter 659: Does This Feel Like a Date?
Li Yufei saw his adorable reaction and couldn’t help but chuckle, “Why are you turning your face away?”
Rong Ling pursed his lips, furrowed his brows slightly, and looked at her, “Did you fancy this outfit?”
Li Yufei: “Yes, at first glance. The clothes here are quite nice.”
Rong Ling: “If you like it, go ahead and buy it.”
Li Yufei said: “I’ll look around some more and then pay for everything together.”
Rong Ling: “Okay.”
Li Yufei returned to the rack to continue choosing clothes.
The shop owner came over again and gossiped, “Isn’t she your girlfriend?”
Rong Ling said seriously, “Don’t say that. She’s my boss.”
The owner was dumbfounded, “Your boss? The company owner?”
Rong Ling: “Yes.”
The owner muttered, “No wonder she’s so classy! But, if she’s the boss, she must be wealthy, so why would she shop here? A taste of life?”
Rong Ling: “I don’t know, maybe she was curious since I only spent 80 on my outfit!”
Owner: “Hahaha! Rich people are like that, limited imagination. By the way, how old is she?”
Rong Ling said: “Probably… around your age?”
The owner was completely shocked, “No way!? Really, don’t fool me, she’s over 30?”
Rong Ling: “Seems like it!”
Owner: “Wow! Xiao Rong, you really need to seize the opportunity! I feel you two are a good match!”
Rong Ling smiled gently but didn’t elaborate, knowing it was just a playful joke.
Li Yufei picked out a few clothes, and when it was time to pay, the 5 outfits only cost 600.
She was somewhat surprised.
In her opinion, these clothes weren’t much different in quality from designer brands.
Leaving the mall.
Li Yufei felt a bit hungry.
As she was contemplating what would be good for lunch, Rong Ling headed to a shop.
Li Yufei walked over and found he was buying ice cream.
This ice cream shop was not eye-catching, and the ice cream wasn’t expensive; 10 yuan could buy a large bucket.
Xiaoyi loved ice cream from this shop the most; every time he bought her clothes, he also bought her a bucket, making her happy all day.
Rong Ling bought ice cream and handed it to her.
Li Yufei: “I almost forgot my craving for ice cream.”
She rarely ate ice cream, but had shared Hagen Daz with Li Siyao before; Hagen Daz had a dense texture.
The ice cream from this shop was more watery, thus tasting more refreshing.
Li Yufei asked: “Is there anything good to eat nearby?”
Rong Ling: “Do you eat spicy food?”
Li Yufei: “A little.”
Fifteen minutes later.
The two walked into a spicy hot pot restaurant.
It was peak lunch time, crowded with people.
They waited for a table by the entrance for a while before finally getting one.
The place was bustling.
Rong Ling grabbed the tablet menu and picked several dishes, handing it to Li Yufei.
Li Yufei also ordered casually.
Rong Ling: “I wonder if this place will suit your taste.”
Li Yufei: “I quite like spicy food, but I’m not good at handling it.”
In the company, Li Yufei was always very serious, but outside of work, her personality was relatively cheerful.
He had thought she always maintained that serious demeanor.
After ordering and while waiting for the food, suddenly a little girl came in, carrying many flowers.
She went around asking each table and finally stopped at Rong Ling’s table.
“Brother, Brother! Want to buy a bouquet for your girlfriend?”
Rong Ling: “…”
Li Yufei glanced at the little girl, somewhat surprised.
The little girl wore clean clothes, her hair fixed with a headband, yet a few bangs playfully protruded.
Her face was gentle and quiet, holding bundles of roses in her arms.
Rong Ling said: “She’s not my girlfriend.”
The little girl tilted her head, “If you buy a bouquet from me for her, she’ll agree to be your girlfriend!”
Listening to the sweet and innocent voice, Rong Ling suddenly thought of Xiaoyi, his tone becoming tender, “Are you selling flowers here alone?”
The little girl shook her head, “My grandma is selling fruit outside, I’m helping her sell flowers.”
She added, “Brother, just buy a bouquet! A bouquet is 5 yuan.”
Li Yufei’s gaze fell on the flowers.
The flowers weren’t of high quality, seemed like leftovers from a flower shop, with a wholesale price of 2 yuan.
But if they didn’t sell today, they would never sell.
The weather was hot and they’d rot easily.
Rong Ling looked at Li Yufei, and suddenly said, “I’ll buy 9 roses.”
The little girl’s eyes lit up instantly, “Thank you, Brother!”
She happily showed him the QR code.
After Rong Ling scanned and paid, the little girl carefully counted 9 roses, “Here you go!”
Rong Ling accepted the flowers, and the little girl suddenly took out another rose and handed it to Li Yufei, “Sister, this is a gift for you, free of charge!”
Li Yufei accepted the flower joyfully, asking, “Why did you give me a flower?”
The little girl stuck out her tongue, blushing, “Because Sister is pretty!”
Li Yufei said, “I’m not a sister, you should call me ‘Auntie’.”
After all, she saw the little girl as only seven or eight years old, and her son was even older.
The little girl smiled sweetly and turned to leave.
Li Yufei suddenly stopped her, “Wait a minute.”
The little girl turned, “What’s up?”
Li Yufei: “Your grandma is selling fruit, right? I want some fruit; can you bring me some?”
The little girl said, “Oh! Okay! Does Brother want some?”
Rong Ling: “Yes.”
The little girl bounced away.
Rong Ling looked at the nine roses in his hand.
Perhaps seeing the little girl and Xiaoyi of similar age, coming out to sell flowers in such hot weather, her face was flushed and it seemed tough.
Rong Ling lifted his head and handed the roses to Li Yufei, “Do you like roses?”
Li Yufei: “What woman wouldn’t like flowers?”
She took the roses gracefully, then suddenly thought of something, “Rong Ling, doesn’t this seem like a date?”
Rong Ling’s expression froze slightly.
Li Yufei immediately said, “Don’t be so tense, okay? I’m just joking.”
Rong Ling felt a bit awkward, “Don’t joke about things like that.”
Li Yufei: “Oh. I didn’t expect you to be so shy. Have you ever had a girlfriend?”
Rong Ling took a sip of barley tea, his Adam’s apple moved slightly, “No.”
Li Yufei: “Rare. Boys your age usually have girlfriends. Is your standard too high? Or are you always so cold that no girls dare to confess to you?”
Rong Ling: “I don’t know.”
Li Yufei: “If I were ten years younger, maybe I would actively pursue you.”