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Inside the VIP suite on the top floor of Xinrongji.

Gu Wanqing ate her meal in small bites while stealing glances at Lin Shen beside her. When he looked at her, she would shyly avert her gaze, her heart pounding.

The young cook felt a little nervous at the thought of spending the evening alone with Lin Shen at home.

After all, this is a great opportunity for her to further deepen her relationship with Lin Shen!

Although the two had kissed, it was merely a stepping stone in their relationship, transforming them from brother and sister into lovers.

If they kiss again, their relationship will at most remain superficial.

Therefore, what Gu Wanqing needs to do is make Lin Shen realize that she is a girl, not someone who needs his care!

The simplest and most direct method is, of course, a more intimate interaction.

But it's definitely not okay during the day, it's too embarrassing.

Maybe it's only when I'm alone at night that I can...

Gu Wanqing was making plans in her mind when Lin Shen suddenly asked a question.

Are you planning to go home for the National Day holiday?

"Eh? Yeah!"

"Have you bought the tickets?"

Lin Shen said half-jokingly.

"If you haven't bought anything, I can take you back."

"No need, no need! I've already bought the tickets, for my sister and me..."

Before Gu Wanqing could finish speaking, she suddenly realized that she might have said something wrong, so she immediately covered her mouth, blinked her beautiful eyes, and pretended to be innocent.

Clearly, mentioning her sister at this time is inappropriate.

However, Lin Shen had already come to terms with it.

His new life is just beginning, and he has already drawn a line between himself and his past self.

Even if his ex-girlfriend were to appear in front of him now, he would remain completely calm.

Because the two of them are no longer on the same path.

More precisely, the two are no longer from the same world.

"Alright, let's cancel our movie screening this afternoon."

At this moment, Lin Shen suddenly took the initiative and asked Gu Wanqing for her opinion.

"How about we go shopping at the mall first, and then go for a walk in the park?"

Eh?
Lin Shen's sudden change of mind caught Gu Wanqing off guard. After a moment, she came to her senses, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity.

"Brother Lin Shen, why did you suddenly change your mind?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to buy you something so you can take it home for National Day."

Lin Shen gently rubbed Gu Wanqing's head and smiled tenderly.

"Although your sister and I broke up, your parents were very good to me before. I'll ask you to give them my regards."

"No, no, no!"

Gu Wanqing quickly waved her hand to refuse.

“Brother Lin Shen, you were already very kind to my parents when they came last time. There’s no need to buy them gifts again this time; they’re too expensive!”

"Besides, if I bring the gift home, won't my parents find out about our relationship?"

Gu Wanqing cupped her burning cheeks, her expression filled with worry.

"If his parents find out that I'm dating my ex-brother-in-law, not only will they scold me, but my sister will also hold a grudge against me!"

"What's there to hold a grudge about?"

Lin Shen reached out and gently pinched Gu Wanqing's soft cheek to comfort her.

"It's her own fault for not appreciating it, so why should she blame you, her younger sister, for interfering?"

"Besides, you only got together with me after I broke up with your sister. What's wrong with that?"

This is so wrong!

Gu Wanqing couldn't help but mentally rant.

Does this seem reasonable?
You should know that Lin Shen and Gu Wanting had already met each other's parents back then!
They're even living together, which is a sign that they're about to get married!
In other words, no matter how much the two deny it, Lin Shen is still their former brother-in-law.

The kind that no one can change.

As the former sister-in-law, it just doesn't seem right for me to be with my former brother-in-law!

This relationship is way too complicated...

Even if we're together, our families absolutely cannot find out!
Seeing Gu Wanqing's conflicted expression, Lin Shen decided to use his trump card, pretending to be troubled and sighing softly.

"Okay, Qingqing, I didn't think this through. I don't understand your difficulties, but are we going to keep this secret relationship going?"

"Feelings that can't be openly discussed will eventually disappear..."

!! ?
disappear!?
Upon hearing this, Gu Wanqing's small heart trembled violently, a chill surged up her spine and into her mind, and her whole body felt as if it had fallen into an ice cellar.

She was really scared.

She was afraid that her relationship with Lin Shen was coming to an end.

She might have had many considerations before, such as whether it would be good for her to be with Lin Shen.

But now, since being with Lin Shen, Gu Wanqing's greed has grown stronger.

She wanted Lin Shen's love;
I want to be with Lin Shen for the rest of my life;
I want to share many interesting experiences with him;
I want to do things with him that only couples do.

These so-called "greed" were things Gu Wanqing had never experienced before.

But now, she longs for these things.

Because Lin Shen is just too good, too outstanding.

Appearance, ability, personality...

He is flawless in almost every aspect, though he may be a bit fickle in matters of the heart.

But given how outstanding Lin Shen is, it's only natural that many girls like him, right?
Besides, he's been so good to me. He might be a bit promiscuous, but he's definitely not an irresponsible scumbag!

Therefore, Gu Wanqing could still accept Lin Shen's minor "flaws," and the fact that other women pursued him further proved that he was an excellent man.

Moreover, Gu Wanqing knew him very well from the time he started dating her sister. She could say she watched him rise step by step from a low-level employee to his current social standing.

Why not cherish such an outstanding person?
Gu Wanqing didn't quite understand her older sister, but she was also very glad that her sister had "given" her this opportunity.

If her sister hadn't broken up with Lin Shen, she probably wouldn't have had this opportunity to "rise to the top."

Therefore, I will never give up on Brother Lin Shen!
Gu Wanqing's resolve grew stronger. After much deliberation, she finally pursed her lips and looked at Lin Shen.

"Brother Lin Shen, I don't want to keep our relationship a secret. I want to tell my parents and sisters about us!"

"Have you made your decision?"

"it is done!"

Gu Wanqing held Lin Shen's hand firmly and resolutely.

"I want to stay with you, Brother Lin Shen, and my parents will find out sooner or later."

"Rather than being discovered by them and questioned, I'd rather tell them about us beforehand and then handle it myself."

"Qingqing, you don't need to say it outright. Just say it's a gift I gave them."

Lin Shen turned around and intertwined his fingers with Gu Wanqing's, smiling slightly.

“I’m a boy, so I should be the one to say this and take responsibility.”

"You just need to hide behind me and quietly watch how I convince your parents."

"Really?"

Lin Shen's words deeply moved Gu Wanqing, and a sweet smile appeared on her pretty face.

"So what are you planning to do?" "I haven't decided yet."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Shen made the suggestion.

"But don't tell them about what's between us yet, let them guess."

"If your parents talk to you about this, you can subtly hint at it, like saying that you might like them, while pretending not to know anything, and then test their reaction."

“If they allow you to be with me, then there’s no problem; if they don’t, you can attribute all the good things I do for you to me and distance yourself from it.”

"But this is so unfair to you, Brother Lin Shen."

Gu Wanqing pouted and blamed herself.

"At first, Brother Lin Shen, you treated me like a little sister. It was I who took the initiative to 'seduce' you and kiss you, which allowed us to cross the threshold of being a couple."

"If I had to say something, it should be that I like you more."

"fine."

Lin Shen joked with a smile.

"If you say that you like me, they'll think it's normal. But if you say the opposite, your parents will definitely give you a good scolding."

"What if they don't like you because of this?"

Gu Wanqing's biggest worry right now is what if her parents dislike Lin Shen?
Won't the road ahead be even more difficult?

But Lin Shen clearly didn't have this worry.

With that in mind, he went to great lengths to treat Gu Wanqing's parents well when they visited Shanghai last time.

In this way, there's no need to worry about being disliked. In fact, they might be the ones who are troubled after they find out about their relationship with Qingqing.

Anyway, in Lin Shenkai's eyes, no matter what, he would get Gu Wanqing's parents' support.

As for her sister, well...

Lin Shen had almost forgotten about this person.

His life used to revolve around his girlfriend, but now it's the other way around.

He was busy with his career, while girls around him were constantly vying for his attention.

This feeling is really great!

"Do not worry."

Lin Shen affectionately pinched Gu Wanqing's soft little face to comfort her.

"It's not that far off yet, you don't need to worry about it so much. If it really comes to that, there's always a way out. Anyway, I'll handle things and won't make things difficult for you."

"hey-hey."

Upon hearing Lin Shen's words, Gu Wanqing felt enveloped in a profound sense of happiness.

After all, Lin Shen's constant humility and deference made her feel protected and cared for.

And this is what girls like the most.

"I knew it! Brother Lin Shen, you're the best to me!"

Gu Wanqing clung tightly to Lin Shen's arm, refusing to let go, and then kept serving him food and peeling shrimp, making him feel a little embarrassed.

And so, the "Rong Family Dinner," a meal that many people couldn't book even with money, came to an end in an ambiguous atmosphere.

At the end of the dinner, the chef and waiters who prepared this private banquet will come to the private room to listen to the opinions of the two distinguished guests, Lin Shen and Gu Wanqing.

If there is any dissatisfaction or dislike of the dish, that dish will be served free of charge.

This demonstrates Xin Rong Ji's absolute confidence in its own dishes.

Of course, you might ask, what if some people use this method to dine and dash?

But that's really overthinking it.

The distinguished guests who can afford to eat at the Rong family's banquet, which costs more than 8,000 yuan per person, are exceptionally well-off and have high moral character; they would not stoop to the point of trying to dine and dash by finding fault.

Even if we can get a discount of a few hundred or a thousand, so what?

If he were to do that, he would be unworthy of his status.

Therefore, Zhang Yong is quite confident in his business approach.

That is indeed the case.

It could be said that this lunch was the best meal Lin Shen had ever had at any of the many high-end banquets he had attended.

Both the taste and the dishes were of the highest quality.

Even though there were some ingredients that Lin Shen didn't like to eat, the taste of them was so unique that Lin Shen even started to like the ingredients he hated.

This also indirectly confirms the authenticity of the Rong family dinner.

At least when it comes to food, top-tier restaurants abroad still can't compare to those in China.

This is still the extent to which many ingredients have been sealed off.

If this were in the 1970s or 80s, the food on that table would have been enough to get all the restaurant staff shot.

Therefore, Lin Shen gave the Rong family dinner a perfect score.

"good."

Lin Shen smiled slightly.

"I haven't thought of a dish that was bad yet; each dish has its own unique flavor."

call--!
Upon hearing this, the head chef and the waiters all breathed a sigh of relief.

You should know that customer reviews after a meal are related to their monthly bonuses.

Especially the Rong family dinner, a top-tier private banquet that you only get to attend once in a long time.

If customers leave positive reviews, these chefs and staff will receive a substantial commission.

If the evaluation is poor, all of everyone's rewards will be deducted.

Despite its strict management, it is precisely this strict management that has enabled Xinrongji to gain a very high status among many of the country's top luxury private banquets.

"Mr. Lin, Ms. Gu, please take care."

"it is good."

Escorted by Zhang Yong, a head chef, and waiters, Lin Shen left Xinrongji.

Their impeccably polite service also impressed Gu Wanqing.

"The service at the restaurants here is really good!"

"It costs more than 8,000 yuan per person. If the service quality is still not good, I will complain."

Lin Shen joked with a smile, but this made Gu Wanqing a little reserved, so she quickly grabbed his hand and whispered.

"Brother Lin Shen, why don't you stop treating me to such expensive meals in the future? Let's just have some ordinary hot pot and barbecue. The atmosphere will be just as nice that way."

"The dishes today were delicious, but I still felt something was off."

Gu Wanqing suggested.

She felt that for couples, the best place to eat was a regular restaurant in a shopping mall, as it created a better atmosphere.

For example, while waiting in line, you can chat with each other at the entrance, or if you come across a delicious snack stall, you can buy it without any restraint.

Even the process of finding a parking space is a dating experience that Gu Wanqing really wants to experience.

She prefers this kind of ordinary happiness to using money to elevate her social class.

Because Gu Wanqing felt she was not worthy.

The main reason she was able to enjoy such upper-class treatment was because of Lin Shen.

If it weren't for Lin Shen, she would probably still be at university, eating in the cafeteria with her roommates.

Although she could enjoy a wealthy life, Gu Wanqing preferred an ordinary one.

The simplest things in life are the best! (End of Chapter)