Yan Xiaoman was really upset. She bit down for a full half-minute before finally letting go.
"Damn, you really are a dog!" Lin Xian rubbed his shoulder, grimacing and taking a deep breath.
Yan Xiaoman's eyes were a bit red, and her voice had a tinge of tears as she said, aggrieved, "Who told you to always bully me, you bastard? One day, you're going to bully me to death."
This damn girl's emotions...
Sigh...
Lin Xian sighed and rubbed her head gently, speaking softly, "So, do you like it when I bully you?"
Yan Xiaoman's delicate face turned bright red, and she hurriedly lowered her head.
After a long while, a barely audible "Mm" could be heard.
...
"We're here, the rooftop bar is right..." Wang Lan turned around, suddenly realizing that the two behind them were gone.
An Ran pointed towards the distance and teased, "Well, they're in love, of course, they don't want to hang around with two light bulbs like us."
Wang Lan followed her gaze and saw Lin Xian affectionately ruffling her cousin's hair, while Yan Xiaoman had her head lowered, her forehead gently resting against his chest.
"Then I can't let them out of my sight. If something happens, I wouldn't even know how to explain it to her parents," Wang Lan said helplessly.
She didn't oppose Yan Xiaoman having a boyfriend because she had been through that age herself, but what worried her was that the two might do something inappropriate.
If her uncle and aunt found out, it would be a disaster.
However, Wang Lan also knew that her worry was more for comfort than anything else.
If she put herself in Yan Xiaoman's shoes—if she had a boyfriend like Lin Xian—she probably wouldn't be able to guarantee nothing would happen either...
He's young, wealthy, handsome, has great character and charm… Who can resist that?
Quickly walking to the two of them, Wang Lan said with a slight sigh, "I said, how long are you two planning to stick together?"
Hearing her cousin's voice, Yan Xiaoman immediately jumped out of Lin Xian's arms, like a frightened little bunny.
Lin Xian kept a calm expression and asked, "Wang Lan, how much further?"
"It's right ahead," Wang Lan pointed toward a hotel in front of them.
"Let's go!"
Lin Xian smiled, took Yan Xiaoman's hand, and led her toward the Indigo Hotel.
Watching their retreating figures, An Ran chuckled, "Wang Lan, your cousin's little boyfriend, he's got some charm, huh?"
"What do you mean? He's my cousin's boyfriend!"
Wang Lan was startled, giving her a suspicious glance.
"Why are you so worked up?"
An Ran patted her shoulder playfully, teasing, "A high school graduate? I wouldn't be interested in him. Don't you know me?"
Wang Lan thought to herself, I'm only worked up because I do know you.
After four years of university, they had been close friends for all that time, closer than sisters.
In Wang Lan's mind, Lin Xian completely met all of An Ran's fantasies.
...
Along the way, Yan Xiaoman kept her head lowered.
It wasn't until they entered the Indigo Hotel that she finally looked up, her doe-like eyes locking onto Lin Xian as she asked, "So, are we dating now?"
"I guess so!" Lin Xian smiled.
Yan Xiaoman was silent for a moment before puffing out her cheeks and saying, "But you haven't confessed to me yet!"
"Uh... Wasn't it you who came after me?"
Seeing the smirk on his lips, Yan Xiaoman knew Lin Xian was teasing her again. She bared her little tiger teeth and made as if to pounce on him.
"No, no, no, if you bite my shoulder again, it'll rot!" Lin Xian surrendered.
Seeing Lin Xian in such a vulnerable state, Yan Xiaoman smugly said, "Hmph, let's see if you dare bully me again in the future!"
Although the rooftop bar at the Indigo Hotel was open to the public, non-hotel guests had to pay an entry fee of 150 yuan per person.
150 yuan for a chance to enjoy a commanding view of the entire Bund at night—Lin Xian thought it was well worth it.
The four of them paid a total of 600 yuan. After settling the bill, they took the elevator straight to the 30th floor.
As they exited the elevator, they were greeted by a cool evening breeze.
Since they had arrived earlier, there weren't many guests in the bar yet.
Although it was called a bar, Lin Xian felt it was more like a café. There was no DJ, no flashing lights, and no exciting dances—just a few small groups of guests sipping drinks, chatting, and relaxing.
At this moment, Wang Lan smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Are you disappointed?"
"Disappointed? Not really, it's just completely different from what I imagined," Lin Xian shook his head.
"There are plenty of nightclub-style bars on the Bund, but I never go to those. They're too chaotic," Wang Lan said as she enjoyed the evening breeze, smiling, "I prefer the atmosphere here. Drink a little, chat, and enjoy the view."
As they spoke, the four of them arrived at a booth in the corner.
After sitting down, Wang Lan introduced, "Every time I came here before, I would always sit in this spot. It's the best spot in the entire bar for sightseeing."
"I miss those carefree days," An Ran sighed.
Lin Xian gazed out, directly facing the Oriental Pearl Tower lit up in vibrant colors. Below, the Huangpu River flowed quietly, with several brightly lit yachts slowly sailing by. On the riverside streets, the lights formed two long serpentine chains, winding and spiraling.
The night view of the Bund was indeed breathtaking.
At that moment, a waiter slowly approached, handing them a drink menu and asking, "What would you like to drink?"
"Lin Xian, what would you like to drink?" Wang Lan turned her attention to him, as tonight, they were the main characters.
Lin Xian glanced at the drink menu and asked, "Do you have sparkling wine?"
"Sorry, sir, we don't have sparkling wine, but we have various kinds of champagne," the waiter said apologetically.
"Could you recommend a few champagnes?"
Lin Xian rarely drank, and the only wine he had ever tried was sparkling wine, so he asked the waiter for recommendations.
The waiter smiled and said, "If you want champagne, I'd definitely recommend the Spade Ace Black Edition. It has a rich, layered taste, and the fruity notes are plentiful. Also, the Louis Roederer Crystal series and the Krug Champagne are great options."
As a bartender, the waiter's salary was directly tied to his sales commission.
The waiter was simply accustomed to pushing the most expensive bottles of champagne, but to his surprise, the young man in front of him, dressed plainly, nodded and said, "Alright, we'll take two bottles of the Spade Ace."
After sizing up Lin Xian's attire, the waiter reminded, "Sir, just to let you know, the Spade Ace Black Edition is priced at 8,800 yuan per bottle."
Lin Xian's expression didn't change, and he calmly replied, "Mm, bring two bottles then."
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]