The amusement center was bustling.

Yao Lingling sat on a bench at the amusement center, her breath still a bit rapid from the intense game earlier.

But her eyes were fixed unwaveringly on the figure standing in the corner of the milk tea shop.

He was looking down, casually sliding his fingers across the phone screen, his slender figure standing out prominently under the lights.

Whether it was the smooth lines of his jaw or the serene aura he unintentionally exuded, he was unbelievably handsome.

Yao Lingling’s eyes were almost popping with little hearts.

Oh my gosh, the senior is just too stylish!

Even standing there playing on the phone, he looked like he was on-site for a celebrity photoshoot.

It wasn’t just her; many girls and young wives around, even school-uniformed young girls, were also looking at him.

Yao Lingling couldn’t help but chuckle softly with pride.

Ha, yes, he is my boyfriend!

This morning, for two whole hours, the senior perfectly played the role of "boyfriend."

Gently protecting her during the game, the fondness while holding hands, the excited hugs...

What was initially an excuse to "experience love" now truly felt like the sweet and sour of romance.

It was just... too wonderful!

Too bad I can’t post it on my Moments, or it would definitely blow up today.

But, after playing, it’s time for a loving lunch, a movie, and the most anticipated hot spring.

While she was immersed in her fantasies.

Two figures suddenly blocked her view.

Yao Lingling was just about to shift her body when two surprised voices sounded by her ear:

"Lingling? Is it really you?"

"Sis, didn’t Aunt say you were working overtime at the company and wouldn’t be back this week?"

Yao Lingling was stunned, suddenly raising her head, her eye twitching.

Standing in front of her were two cousins from her aunt’s side.

Deng Jia and Deng Yuxuan.

"..."

Oh crap!

"Sister Jiajia, Xuanxuan." Yao Lingling quickly stood up, sheepishly saying, "You two are here too, what a coincidence."

Her family and some of her relatives live in the southwestern suburbs of Yan City, just two or three kilometers from this resort.

It snowed today, so it’s perfectly normal to come to the resort for fun.

But the problem is... she sneaked out to secretly meet the senior for a date!

"It’s such a coincidence!" The lively Deng Yuxuan immediately jumped up, hugging her arm with excitement, "I was a bit disappointed when I heard you weren’t coming back, but now it’s all good. I heard from Auntie that a dress you designed was worn by Su Yu and it even hit the hot search! That’s awesome!"

"Hehe, it’s okay." Yao Lingling smiled.

Being outgoing and generous, she got along well with the kids from her relatives’ families, especially this high school Deng Yuxuan, who was particularly attached to her as a child.

Deng Jia followed up, "Lingling, help me get a ski jacket sometime, they’re impossible to find now."

"Sure, no problem, just send me your size and I’ll put together an outfit for both you and Xuanxuan."

Yao Lingling quickly agreed, just wanting the two cousins to leave soon.

Just then.

"Ring ring ring—" A phone rang.

Deng Jia took out her phone from her pocket and answered the call, saying with a smile, "Hey Mom, Xuanxuan and I have already arrived at the resort, staying at the amusement center. Oh, and we ran into Lingling, we’re chatting now."

Yao Lingling’s heart skipped a beat, feeling a bad premonition.

"Huh? I didn’t know, Lingling said she wouldn’t go?... Maybe plans changed suddenly, I’ll ask."

After hanging up the phone.

Deng Jia asked in surprise, "Lingling, aren’t you here for Uncle’s family gathering?"

"I..." Yao Lingling felt embarrassed and quickly waved her hands, "No, I... I came with a friend to the resort, already spent the money, so I’m not going today."

What a joke?! She came for a romantic date!

If she went to some family banquet, wouldn’t it ruin everything?

Deng Yuxuan immediately chimed in, "It won’t take much time, Sister Lingling. Uncle booked the restaurant on the second floor of the main building of the resort."

It was past eleven, and they were having lunch at the restaurant on the main floor.

They arrived early here to play some claw machines, then straight to lunch.

Deng Jia laughed, "What a coincidence, then let’s go together, it won’t take up your fun time, and you can continue to enjoy after eating."

"This..." Yao Lingling was totally stunned.

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No way... this is too coincidental?!

On second thought, it made perfect sense.

[Yunxi Valley] being the most high-end five-star resort locally, its Chinese restaurant and banquet hall naturally cater to various high-end banquets.

Uncle Yao Guanying, being someone who loves face and showing off, would naturally choose the best and most prestigious place nearby to welcome his "distinguished son-in-law."

But the problem is—

Now that Auntie’s side knows she’s at the resort, other relatives will definitely know too.

By then, not attending would be inappropriate.

Yet she couldn’t bear to leave her two-person world with the senior.

What should she do?

She can’t bring him along, can she?

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but glance once more at the senior still queuing in the milk tea shop.

If they were a real couple, she’d love to let the whole world know, flaunt their love on Moments, and take him home to meet the family.

But they’re not, and she can’t explain their relationship to the relatives.

Noticing her gaze, Deng Jia and Deng Yuxuan also looked over.

Deng Jia teased, "Oh, so our Lingling is getting addicted to watching the Attractive Man?"

Deng Yuxuan lowered her voice, gushing as she said to Yao Lingling, "Sister Lingling, I also think that little brother is so, so handsome! Way more handsome than the celebrity idols I follow! When I came over, I even secretly took his photo. My sis took some too, hehe."