Free Web NovelChapter 173: Chapter 171: First Date with Li Chenlin
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Bai Su followed Li Chenlin into the car and asked curiously, "Where are we going today?"
Li Chenlin’s lips curled. "You’ll know when we get there."
The two of them were now in a relationship that was more than just friends.
She didn’t know how Lu Tingyan had managed to "train" him.
But Li Chenlin had indeed changed a lot these days, growing a bit gentler.
By her definition, the two of them were now just friends who were slowly getting to know each other.
Nothing more.
It was a little quiet in the car.
Bai Su sat in his passenger seat, and she could easily smell the dry, warm, woody scent on him.
She used to find it strange. How could a man as tyrannical, domineering, and selfish as Li Chenlin have such a warm and dry spiritual power scent?
It wasn’t until she saw him with Hua Hua that she understood.
Bai Su had to admit that when he was with Hua Hua, Li Chenlin was much more pleasant to look at.
At the very least, he seemed like a normal person.
According to Lu Tingyan, when Li Chenlin couldn’t find Hua Hua, he turned the Southern Country upside down and killed those who had bullied Hua Hua.
Later, when the Southern Country fell into civil unrest, they had no choice but to ask him to return and take over as King, but he refused.
From Bai Su’s perspective, this was actually understandable.
If someone were to harm the people closest to her, like killing Lu Tingyan or her children, she would also be enraged enough to want to drag the whole world down with her.
Li Chenlin subconsciously straightened his back, unable to stop himself from glancing her way.
After he did it several times, Bai Su said with a hint of resignation, "Don’t look at me, watch the road. I’m not mad."
Only then did Li Chenlin let out a sigh of relief. "Oh..."
’He couldn’t help but feel a secret thrill. Bai Su could actually read his expression now. Did that mean she understood him better? Was she paying attention to him just now?’
In a good mood, Li Chenlin’s lips curved up. "Susu."
"Hm?" Bai Su hummed in response, turning to look at him.
But Li Chenlin just smiled, relaxing in the driver’s seat without saying anything else.
Bai Su: "..."
After a moment, Li Chenlin couldn’t resist again. "Susu..."
Bai Su: "What is it?"
Li Chenlin smiled. "Nothing."
’He’d been getting along peacefully with Bai Su these days, and he found himself liking her more and more. Putting aside her so-called reproductive ability as a Level 8 Female, he discovered that she was actually a very charming female. She was just... really great. He couldn’t pinpoint what was so great about her; he just felt that everything about her was great. Every time he saw Bai Su smiling while talking to others, methodically handling restaurant affairs, teaching that blockhead Yan Qingya how to do the accounts, or focusing intently on cooking, he felt like Bai Su was sparkling. He had to admit that before, he had only wanted to possess her as a matter of course because he’d heard her Level was high and that she could produce high-quality offspring. But not anymore.’
Li Chenlin brought her to the Aquarium and parked the car. "I brought you to the Aquarium for fun today."
A flicker of anticipation crossed Bai Su’s eyes. She quite liked aquariums.
Li Chenlin didn’t dare to take her hand. After parking, he simply stood beside her and said, "Let’s go."
As if remembering something, Bai Su touched her cheek. "We won’t be recognized, will we?"
The last time she went out, she forgot her mask and was chased for three blocks by the enthusiastic public.
She hadn’t even run an 800-meter dash that fast in her past life.
Li Chenlin’s lips curled. "Don’t worry, I booked the whole place. There’s no one else inside."
Only then did Bai Su let out a sigh of relief.
The weather was just starting to warm up in early spring. Bai Su was wearing a simple, loose-fitting, thin sweatshirt and a miniskirt, with a pair of sneakers on her feet.
Because Li Chenlin had told her that morning that he was taking her out, she had deliberately dressed more casually.
Li Chenlin was also dressed discreetly in a loose sweatshirt, long pants, and sneakers. At first glance, he looked like a tall, lean, and fresh-faced male university student.
The moment Bai Su stepped into the Aquarium, she grew excited.
This was the first time she had ever been to an aquarium in her two lifetimes.
The Imperial City’s Aquarium was enormous, and its variety of species was incredibly rich.
There were many types of fish she had never even seen in her past life!
The two of them walked into a dimly lit, semicircular tunnel.
They were completely surrounded by water—above, around, and even below them—with all sorts of marine creatures swimming slowly by.
Bai Su excitedly pressed her face against the glass. "Can you take a picture of me?"
’It’s been so long since I’ve gone out to have fun!’
Li Chenlin’s lips curled. "Okay."
Bai Su excitedly struck various poses for the camera.
As Li Chenlin took the photos, he suppressed the blood-red color rising in his eyes.
’I’ve never seen Bai Su so relaxed in front of me. It’s... really hard not to have a reaction. It seems those romance novels his assistant found for him were right. If you want to pursue a female, you have to cater to her interests. A date for just the two of them is the best way to close the distance between them! But, she’s so cute. I really want to kiss her, hug her, and lift her high in the air. The little rabbit is too cute. I’m really losing control.’
Bai Su didn’t notice his unusual state. After taking enough pictures, she felt a little embarrassed. "I was so focused on taking pictures of myself. Do you want to take some? Or should we take a photo together?"
"Yes!" Li Chenlin’s eyes lit up instantly.
’If I take a picture together and post it for my friends, won’t that make Lu Tingyan and Yelias die of jealousy?’
Bai Su leaned in close to him. "Come here."
She grinned, holding up her smart-brain. "Quick, quick! A beluga whale is coming!"
Li Chenlin had never taken a photo with someone before. Afraid of getting too close and annoying her, he was so flustered by her urging that he didn’t know what expression to make.
Amused, Bai Su grabbed his collar, pulled his head a little closer, and then moved her own head closer as well.
Their heads were now extremely close. Bai Su broke into a radiant smile. "Quick, say, cheese!"
The heady scent of peaches made Li Chenlin feel light-headed, his eyes darting toward her. "Ch... cheese?"
CLICK. Bai Su pressed the shutter button.
In the photo, Bai Su was smiling radiantly at the camera, while Li Chenlin had a dazed and bewildered look on his face from being suddenly pulled over, stiffly trying to say "cheese."
Bai Su burst out laughing. "You look so dorky."
She had never seen such an expression on Li Chenlin’s face before. He really was different from the man he used to be.
’It’s an unexpectedly cute contrast.’
The tips of Li Chenlin’s ears turned bright red. "I... I..."
Bai Su sent the photo to him. "Sent it to you."
Looking at the photo of the two of them, Li Chenlin felt another wave of sweetness in his heart.
He cleared his throat, trying his best to look calm. "Okay."
’The romance novels said he couldn’t act too much like a simp. He had to be moderate, aloof, gentlemanly, and elegant—a domineering CEO by the female lead’s side. Why didn’t I discover something as great as romance novels sooner? When I get back, I’m going to study another hundred of them! But the novels never said a domineering CEO couldn’t post on his social media feed.’
He eagerly posted the photo to his feed with the caption: [Susu asked me to take this!]
Li Chenlin gloated inwardly.
