"All set! Your task is completed! Leave the rest to me!"
Ran, upon seeing that Lin Yi had finished preparing the ingredients, couldn't wait any longer and pushed him out of the kitchen, forcing him to sit on the couch and stay there.
With a smile on her face, she said, "Stay here and wait for my dinner!"
With that, she trotted back to the kitchen to prepare dinner with great care.
Since Lin Yi wanted to have dinner first and then 'have' Ran, he needed to make some extra effort.
The homey atmosphere wasn't enough, he also had to create another kind of vibe: a more romantic atmosphere!
That way, the chances of 'having' Ran would increase.
"Oh, by the way... I remember the last time I went to the store, I brought back lots of good stuff..."
Lin Yi got up from the couch, as if something had suddenly occurred to him.
"What good stuff? Something special?"
Ran asked curiously while cooking.
"That's a secret, you'll find out soon," Lin Yi said with a smile and headed to the room where he kept things.
Lin Yi's aura of mystery piqued Ran's curiosity.
Due to the many surprises he had given her, Ran couldn't help but look forward to what Lin Yi had in store this time.
When Lin Yi returned, he was surprisingly carrying a folding plastic screen. NOTE: IT'S LIKE A CURTAIN PSS
Ran looked at him curiously, not quite understanding what he was planning: "What do you want the screen for?"
Lin Yi smiled and said nothing, keeping the mystery.
He placed the screen in front of Ran and unfolded it, revealing four panels with paintings of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums.
Looking at the flower paintings, Ran was confused, watching as Lin Yi slowly walked back to the living room.
Only sounds could be heard from the living room, but Ran's view was blocked by the screen, and she couldn't see what Lin Yi was doing.
It was only then that she realized the purpose of the screen was to prevent her from seeing the changes in the living room.
"What is he doing? I'm so curious."
Ran murmured, but her expression clearly showed that she was very happy.
Unable to see how the living room had changed, Ran could only look at the part of the screen that wasn't covered, watching as Lin Yi moved back and forth.
But every time he passed by, Lin Yi carefully covered what he was holding so Ran couldn't see it.
This only heightened Ran's curiosity.
While restraining her curiosity, Ran also finished the dishes she had been preparing.
Lin Yi reappeared in the kitchen and, with an air of mystery, said, "Stay here, don't come out... I'll take care of everything now."
Lin Yi quickly took the finished dishes.
With her heart full of curiosity, Ran took off her apron and washed her hands.
Lin Yi returned to the kitchen, smiling, and said, "Close your eyes... you can't open them until I say so."
"Do you really need to make such a mystery out of a simple dinner?"
Ran murmured as she, despite complaining, obeyed and closed her eyes.
Lin Yi took her hands and gently guided her out of the kitchen, around the screen, and finally sat her down in a chair.
"Don't rush to open your eyes..."
Ran heard Lin Yi whisper close to her ear, his breath near her making her shiver.
Then he moved away.
There was a click.
At that moment, Ran understood what Lin Yi was planning. Surely, his big surprise was a candlelight dinner!
Otherwise, with the lights off and no other light sources, it would be impossible to have dinner.
However, what was strange was...
Although Ran already knew what was going to happen, her heart still raced, and her body felt nervous involuntarily. Despite her efforts to keep a contained smile, she couldn't hide her happiness.
Even though she knew what was going to happen, she was still very excited about it.
Girls simply can't resist romance, no matter how hard they try.
"Okay, you can open your eyes now."
With Lin Yi's permission, Ran slowly opened her eyes.
In her blurry vision, the candlelight flickered.
Just seeing this made Ran fill with joy.
On the table were the dishes she had prepared, along with a glass of wine.
Lin Yi lightly pressed his phone, and a soft romantic song began to fill the room.
"I suppose... you've already guessed."
The candlelight cast shadows and light across Lin Yi's face, adding a touch of mystery to his already attractive features.
Ran looked at him, and her heart couldn't help but feel excited.
A candlelight dinner isn't something unattainable in modern society.
What truly touched Ran's heart wasn't the candlelight dinner itself, but the process of Lin Yi preparing this special dinner for her.
She could clearly feel Lin Yi's effort and sincerity.
"This... is just an ordinary dinner, no need to go overboard."
Ran, with her hands on her knees, felt somewhat nervous and didn't know what to do.
"It's our first dinner together... so I wanted to make it special."
Lin Yi raised his glass and said, "Thank you for the dinner you prepared for me."
"No... you're welcome."
Ran took the glass, feeling a little nervous.
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