After a long while, he finally replied.
“No, you guys are misunderstanding. We’re just going out to have some fun.”
“Oh, look who’s getting shy.”
“Screw off. Who’s shy? I’m just asking what I should do.”
The chat went silent for 30 seconds before the other party sent another message.
“Let me ask you this first: is it just the two of you going?”
“Yes.”
“Is the goal to have a good time at the amusement park?”
“Yes…”
“And you want to make some beautiful memories?”
“…Yes.”
“Isn’t that just a date?!!”
*Slap!*
Lu Yunze slapped his forehead hard.
At this point, he could no longer lie to himself.
Recalling Jiang Sui’s mischievous smile at the time—’Was she just digging a hole for me to jump into?’
Even if she didn’t ask him, she could have easily found another friend to go with.
Lu Yunze tapped his fingers on the desk, falling into deep thought.
‘A date, huh…’
This was the first time in his life. He hadn’t expected his partner to be Jiang Sui.
Luo Yao, who he had grown up with, had a serious personality and had never mentioned anything like a “date.” On the contrary, Jiang Sui, whom he had known for less than six months, had actually taken the initiative to invite him.
‘Is she only like this with me, or is she like this with everyone?’
Lu Yunze even had a fleeting thought of refusing. But if he refused—
‘Would she go with someone else? For example, that friend’s son her mother wanted to introduce her to…’
‘No, I can’t refuse!’
Lu Yunze made his decision on the spot—he had to go!
***
The next day, he arrived at the entrance of the amusement park 30 minutes early.
He stood alone under the scorching sun, watching the tourists pass by. He suddenly felt a bit out of place.
‘Did I come too early?’
He checked the time; there were still more than 20 minutes left. The people around him were mostly in groups, while he stood there all by himself.
The sunlight was intense, and the laughter was noisy. Lu Yunze’s mood began to drop rapidly.
‘Am I being too eager to see her…?’
‘Besides, we aren’t even a couple. It’s none of my business who she comes with…’
He patted his face.
‘What am I thinking… what if someone has bad intentions toward Jiang Sui?’
‘Right, I’m worried about her safety.’
‘Personal safety… personal safety…’
While he was hypnotizing himself—
“Big brother, here.”
A child handed him an ice cream.
“If you get heatstroke, remember to call for help.”
“Ah, thank you.”
He had actually been reduced to being pitied by a child. Lu Yunze gave the kid some money in return. Having ice cream at a time like this was truly a lifesaver.
As he licked the ice cream and complained about the weather, there were only five minutes left until the appointed time.
“Young Master?”
The moment he heard that voice, Lu Yunze snapped his head around. Then, he froze.
Jiang Sui was standing there.
She wore a light, white dress that accentuated the slender, elegant lines of her neck and shoulders. Her fair skin seemed to glow under the sunlight. The dress was simple, yet it made her look even more pure and faintly charming. Beneath the thin skirt were her long legs, and the matching leggings she wore underneath added a hint of mystery. She wore simple lace-up shoes on her feet.
She looked like a breath of fresh air in the summer heat. She was pure, yet she possessed an allure that was hard to ignore.
Lu Yunze was completely dazed.
Jiang Sui walked up to him, took off her sun hat, and gave him a mischievous smile.
“I made the Young Master wait. What a failure on my part.”
She looked down at the time. Right then, the ice cream began to melt. Cream dripped down the cone and onto Lu Yunze’s hand.
‘It’s such a waste.’
She leaned down slightly and took a bite of the ice cream. She even licked the part that had dripped onto his hand.
“It’s delicious.”
Lu Yunze’s heart skipped a beat.
‘Should I buy another one?’
“Never mind.” Jiang Sui shook her head. “I already feel bad for making the Young Master wait so long. Let’s go in.”
After saying that, she placed her sun hat on Lu Yunze’s head and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Lu Yunze stood frozen in place. All of the previous irritation he had felt had completely vanished.
While they were lining up to enter the park, he kept thinking to himself—’I’d wait another half an hour just to see that again.’
After entering the amusement park, the two of them stood in front of a cluster of attractions.
“What should we play first?” Jiang Sui asked.
“Hmm…”
Lu Yunze had actually prepared a guide beforehand, but he pretended to think about it.
“Should we play something exciting first? If you’re afraid…”
“Sure.”
Jiang Sui interrupted him directly. “As long as I’m with the Young Master, I’m happy to play anything.”
“Then the Pirate Ship first!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Sui reached out her hand.
“What is it?”
“It would be strange to go on a date without holding hands, right?”
“So you knew it was a date…”
Lu Yunze smiled wryly. Hesitation? It didn’t exist. He grabbed her hand directly, holding it so tightly it was as if he were afraid she would be swept away by the crowd.
The first attraction was the Pirate Ship.
As the swinging began, one, two, three times…
Jiang Sui was screaming with excitement, but Lu Yunze’s expression grew worse and worse.
After it ended, Jiang Sui still wanted more.
“Young Master, was it fun?”
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Yunze rushed to a trash can and vomited.
“Eh?” Jiang Sui was stunned. “Young Master, don’t tell me you’re…”
“I’m fine… just a bit of sea sickness.”
“Then should we play something more gentle?”
“No! Continue!”
Lu Yunze refused to believe he couldn’t do it. He had heard of sea sickness, but getting sick on a Pirate Ship? It would be too embarrassing if word got out.
The second attraction was the Drop Tower.
When the ride reached the peak, Lu Yunze’s heart went cold. He finally realized that he had overestimated his own endurance. The moment they plummeted, Jiang Sui screamed and laughed loudly, while Lu Yunze bit his lip so hard he almost suffocated himself.
The third attraction was the Roller Coaster!
After one trip, Lu Yunze needed Jiang Sui’s support just to stand steadily after getting off.
“Young Master, do you want to rest for a bit?” Jiang Sui’s expression now carried a hint of heartache.
“O-Okay.”
“Now that I think about it, the Young Master actually has a fear of heights and gets sea sickness. You’re such a scrub.”
“Everyone has weaknesses, okay…?” Lu Yunze’s mouth twitched.
After the two of them sat down, Jiang Sui took the initiative to go buy some water, leaving the dizzy Lu Yunze sitting by himself.
His heart was full of gratitude, but at the same time, he felt incredibly ashamed. He hadn’t expected that he would end up being taken care of by her during their outing. It was far too embarrassing.
In fact, he had wanted to rest right after the Pirate Ship. The reason he had forced himself to continue was because he had seen the look of pure excitement on Jiang Sui’s face. Considering how hard she usually worked, it was rare for her to have a chance to enjoy herself like this.
‘As long as she’s happy, it’s worth it…’ Lu Yunze muttered under his breath.
Just then, a man sat down beside him.
“You’re here with a girl, aren’t you, young man?”
The man was dressed a bit strangely, looking like a weary traveler.