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    Revolving Restaurant.

    Located at the top of the tallest building in Songshan, all seats are set along the glass with a piano in the middle played by a tall woman.

    Dining here, listening to elegant piano music, and sipping on rare global-exclusive red wine, you could enjoy the nocturnal view of most of Songshan.

    Naturally, if you’re dining with a beauty, it becomes even more perfect.

    “Does this outfit look weird on me? It feels like everyone is staring.”

    Mei Liangying felt a bit uncomfortable because she was the only one in the restaurant wearing work attire.

    Even though she had never been on a date with a man, she knew wearing this wasn’t appropriate.

    “No, you look great in this outfit. They’re looking because you’re so beautiful, you’re the focus of attention here.”

    Xu Shaochen smiled slightly. This wasn’t just flattery; he had his dignity. He was speaking his true feelings.

    “Thank you.”

    Mei Liangying said softly, her expression unchanged, but her originally fair earlobes turned pink with shyness.

    This slightly bashful appearance made the men in the restaurant jealous, wishing they could replace Xu Shaochen.

    But whether due to their refinement or restraint, they held back the urge to approach her.

    Xu Shaochen thought it was more likely that the presence of Long Yi, Long Er, and his other four bodyguards standing straight deterred them.

    Xu Shaochen had twelve bodyguards in Songshan; wherever he went, they followed.

    Four were downstairs, four in the corridor of the restaurant, and four behind him.

    With such tight protection, if anyone managed to kidnap him, Xu Shaochen would just have to accept it as bad luck, as it might mean the heavens were against him.

    “Honey, I have a gift for you.”

    Suddenly, a young man said affectionately to his girlfriend, speaking loudly enough to attract attention.

    After speaking, the young man went to the piano, talked to the playing woman, and then sat down to begin a piece.

    As the piano melody began, his girlfriend showed a touched expression, and even looked at Mei Liangying with a smug, challenging gaze.

    Women naturally like comparisons—whether in clothes or boyfriends.

    Especially when outperformed in one area, they seek victory in another.

    Like now, it was as if his girlfriend was silently saying: Although I’m not as pretty as you, my boyfriend is better.

    Then a waiter brought in a cake, looking at the young man’s girlfriend: “Miss, this is a custom cake ordered by your boyfriend.”

    Other women watched enviously. Such romance isn’t common in real life—it’s not a movie.

    As the piece ended, the young man picked up roses he had placed behind the piano, handing them to his girlfriend: “Honey, for you. Do you like it?”

    “Yes.”

    The woman nodded, jumping into his arms, feeling both touched and proud.

    Xu Shaochen noticed when Mei Liangying saw this, she couldn’t help but smile.

    How could he let his woman envy someone else’s girlfriend?

    That was a dangerous signal.

    “Xiaoying, I’m going to take a call.”

    Xu Shaochen smiled at Mei Liangying and left with his phone.

    Ten minutes later Xu Shaochen returned and said to Mei Liangying: “Sorry, something urgent came up.”

    “It’s okay, you’re busy.” Mei Liangying said understandingly, unsure of what else to say.

    About an hour later, they finished their meal and were about to leave. “By the way, I have a small gift for you. I hope you have an unforgettable evening.”

    As they were leaving, Xu Shaochen checked a text message and smiled at Mei Liangying.

    “A small gift?”

    Mei Liangying’s heart leapt to her throat. Would it be a ring? Was it too fast? How should she refuse?

    “You’ll find out soon.”

    How could Xu Shaochen stoop to giving a ring? It wasn’t the time for that. If rejected, it’d be so awkward.

    At this stage, a gift should be something a woman likes and can’t refuse.

    Like—

    Xu Shaochen snapped his fingers crisply.

    “Swish!”

    Restaurant lights dimmed, the piano music changed, and the large windows turned into screens displaying all of Mei Liangying’s photos.

    He had naturally obtained these from Mei Liangxin.

    “This…”

    Seeing the scene, Mei Liangying was stunned, her lips slightly parted in disbelief.

    “And there’s more.”

    After Xu Shaochen spoke, he looked out the window.

    Colored fireworks rose into the sky, forming a smiling face.

    Despite city restrictions on fireworks, money solves everything. If not, you just don’t have enough.

    As the fireworks ended, Mei Liangying’s image and name appeared prominently on billboards opposite.

    “Wow! So beautiful.”

    “That’s true love.”

    No, that’s the power of money.

    Other women in the restaurant looked at Mei Liangying with envy and jealousy, glaring at their boyfriends.

    Look at others’ boyfriends, how are people so different?

    Other men hung their heads, wishing to kill Xu Shaochen.

    Showing off so much, brother, you dragged us into this, didn’t you?

    Is money all that matters? Well, yes, since they’d never spend money like that.

    The cost of wooing is too high.

    “Do you like it?”

    Xu Shaochen asked Mei Liangying. If spending this much didn’t win her heart, he’d live-stream cutting something off.

    Mei Liangying took a while to react, nodding at Xu Shaochen: “Thank you, I didn’t expect this… I love it.”

    She was a bit tongue-tied; even TV dramas weren’t this exaggerated.

    Women are emotional, especially well-off ones. It’s the thought, not the expense.

    Xu Shaochen didn’t spend much effort; he left it to Tang Siyu.

    “I’m glad you like it. In those few seconds, half of Songshan saw your name.”

    Xu Shaochen said, wiping his mouth with a napkin and extending his hand.

    Mei Liangying hesitated slightly, but placed her delicate hand in his.

    Xu Shaochen smiled slightly, leading Mei Liangying away.

    As for the bill, does he need to handle it himself? That’s naturally within a bodyguard’s duties.

    Chapter Summary

    Xu Shaochen and Mei Liangying dine at a luxurious revolving restaurant. Despite feeling out of place in work attire, Xu Shaochen reassures her beauty. At the restaurant, another couple's romantic gesture prompts Xu Shaochen to plan his surprise. After a brief call, he sets up an extravagant display of fireworks and photos for Mei Liangying, highlighting her name citywide. The grand gesture impresses her, enhancing their bond.

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