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Chen Chen's lips curled up slightly, and a doting smile appeared on his face.

He reached out a finger and gently tapped Lin Muxi's nose, saying softly:

“Okay, then let’s go get steak. I know a fantastic Western restaurant with an elegant and pleasant atmosphere and top-notch steaks. Let’s go there; I guarantee you’ll have a great time.”

Lin Muxi's eyes lit up instantly, like twinkling stars in the night sky, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels in excitement:

"Wow, just hearing you say it sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it right now."

Chen Chen gently squeezed Lin Muxi's hand and said with a smile:

"In that case, let's head over there now. I'll reserve a table on my phone first, and then we can sit down right away."

As he spoke, he skillfully took out his phone and quickly searched for his favorite Western restaurant on a food ordering app. Before long, he successfully booked a table for the evening.

"Would you like some steak? I'd like some too."

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

Lin Muxi frowned subconsciously and turned around with displeasure, only to meet Yan Zihao's cunning and sly eyes.

Upon seeing that face, Lin Muxi was instantly enraged:
"Yan Zihao, if you really have nothing better to do, hurry up and find a girlfriend, stop bothering us all the time!"

She rarely gets to go on a date with her senior, but this annoying guy just has to come and ruin it.

Yan Zihao, however, didn't take it seriously and said with a grin:

"Hey, don't get me into this. I'm extremely picky about relationships. I won't easily get involved in a relationship unless I'm sure I can be with the other person until the end."

Lin Muxi snorted in annoyance:
"I didn't realize you were such an innocent young man."

Yan Zihao lowered his head slightly and muttered to himself:

"I always was, you just didn't know it before."

Chen Chen frowned slightly upon seeing this scene.

After a moment's thought, he looked at Yan Zihao with a calm yet undeniably authoritative expression and said:
"Zihao, I'm not available today. If you don't have anything particularly important to do, I'll treat you to dinner another day."

Yan Zihao raised an eyebrow, looking at Chen Chen with a half-smile.

"Hey, why are you being so formal, senior? I was just saying it casually. Look how nervous you are."

Alright, I won't disturb your sweet time together any longer.

With that, he put his hands in his pockets, slowly turned around, and prepared to leave.

Lin Muxi made a face at Yan Zihao's back and muttered under her breath, "He's always causing trouble."

Chen Chen gently patted Lin Muxi's shoulder, comforting her:

"Let's hurry to the Western restaurant, or we'll miss our reservation."

Half an hour later, Chen Chen brought Lin Muxi to the Western restaurant. The restaurant was dimly lit and soothing music filled the air, creating a romantic and warm atmosphere.

The waiter led them to their reserved table and handed them the menu.

Lin Muxi took the menu and looked at the dazzling array of dishes with delight in her eyes.

Chen Chen looked intently at Lin Muxi and said with a smile:
"What kind of steak would you like to eat: filet mignon, sirloin, or ribeye?"

Lin Muxi lightly traced the menu with her finger, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"I'd like a filet mignon, a vegetable salad, and a cream of mushroom soup."

Chen Chen smiled and nodded, then politely looked at the waiter and said:

"A medium-well filet mignon, please, with a vegetable salad and cream of mushroom soup. I'd also like a medium-well sirloin steak. And could you please pick out a bottle of red wine to pair with it? Thank you."

Lin Muxi tilted her head slightly, a hint of confusion and playfulness on her face, and asked softly, "Senior, are we going to drink today?"

Chen Chen looked at her tenderly and replied softly, "It's rare for us to come out today, so I'll just have a little bit to drink."

Lin Muxi blinked, as if she had thought of something, and then asked:

"So, how are we going to get back after we finish eating?"

After all, the two of them drove to the restaurant, and if they had both been drinking, they wouldn't be able to drive anymore.

If I can't drive, how will I get home?
It's quite a long walk back from here.

Chen Chen smiled confidently and reassured him:

"It's okay, Xiaoxi. I've already booked a designated driver. We'll just call him after we finish eating and have him come pick us up."

Hearing Chen Chen say this, Lin Muxi had no more questions.

After a while, the dishes were served one after another.

The steak exudes an enticing aroma, and when cut open, its tender meat is revealed.

Lin Muxi gently forked a piece of steak and put it in her mouth, chewing slowly with a satisfied expression on her face:
"Mmm, it's really delicious, senior, you should try some."

Chen Chen smiled as he looked at Lin Muxi, then cut off a piece and put it in his mouth. It tasted really good.

He picked up his wine glass, swirled it gently, and said:

"Come on, little stream, let's toast to this beautiful night, to our future life, and to you and me."

Lin Muxi's eyes sparkled with a captivating light. She also raised her wine glass and gently clinked it against Chen Chen's, producing a melodious sound.

Then, she took a small sip of red wine, the crimson color spreading across her lips, adding to her alluring charm.

"This red wine..."

Lin Muxi tilted her head slightly, a hint of intoxication in her eyes.
"The taste is rich yet refreshing, with a long-lasting aftertaste, just like..."

She paused, her gaze meeting Chen Chen's, her eyes filled with deep affection.

"Just like the relationship between us, it has many layers, and the more you savor it, the more beautiful it becomes."

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen's smile deepened. He gently took Lin Muxi's hand, which was resting on the table, and said:

"You're right, this red wine is like our relationship; it needs to be savored slowly and felt with our hearts."

I hope that every day in the future can be spent like this with you, and that no matter what we encounter, we can taste the joys and sorrows of life together.

Lin Muxi gently squeezed Chen Chen's hand back, her cheeks flushed slightly with happiness, and she whispered:

"Senior, I also believe that we will continue like this. Every moment with you is like the red wine in this glass, intoxicating me and making me feel incredibly at ease."

The restaurant lights seemed to be gently twinkling in remembrance of their happy moment.

In this warm and pleasant atmosphere, Chen Chen watched Lin Muxi eat with great relish, and his heart was filled with joy.

He put down his knife and fork, gently wiped his mouth with a napkin, and his gaze never left Lin Muxi.

"Little Creek, do you know? Ever since you came into my life, everything has changed."

Chen Chen's voice was soft, yet filled with deep emotion, as if he were afraid that raising his voice would shatter the beautiful atmosphere. (End of Chapter)