He thought, their tastes were still aligned.
The charming alley he developed would surely appeal to her.
It was not too late. It was summer. Many residents were out for some cool air, all walking on Linjiang Road to take a stroll after dinner. Some children were playing small games.
Most of the residents here were elderly and children left in their care, hence they walked without worry. Gu Liancheng was so bold he didnāt even wear a mask.
At a glance, everyone seemed to be enjoying their family time, no one noticed them. Or perhaps, they just didnāt recognize Gu Liancheng.
Standing in front of the iron chain fence of Linjiang Road, Eleven suggested taking a photo.
"Can you bend your hand now?"
"It can bend a bit, why?"
"Can you do this?" Eleven showed him a gesture.
"Yes."
Thus, they stood side by side. Eleven was holding his left hand, standing on tiptoes. With her other hand raised over her head, and with a perfunctory gesture made a shape of a heart. An elderly man passing by took a photo of the coupleās beloved heart-shaped connection.
"Young girl, donāt you want to switch to another hand? Your boyfriendās hand is injured, and the heart sign looks a bit strange."
Eleven turned her head and smiled at the old man: "No need, sir, this is very important for us. It signifies his true feelings for me."
His hand was injured for her. This photo indeed had extraordinary significance.
This was a photo of their silhouettes against the night view of the West River, with bright lights shining across the river.
Looking at it, the old man captured the feeling she wanted perfectly in the photo.
"Thank you, sir! - Itās beautiful. Later, weāll get it developed and buy a frame for it."
"Sounds good."
As Eleven was carefully looking at the photo, Gu Lianchengās phone rang. He took a look, and the caller was Shang Muxue.
He glanced at Eleven, then walked a little further away to answer the call.
"Whatās the matter?"
Listening to the business-as-usual tone on the other end, Shang Muxue was taken aback for a moment, then forced a laugh: "Brother Liancheng, my dad wants to know if youāre free tomorrow night? Our whole family is getting together for dinner."
Our family.
If Qianxunās last name was Shang, naturally they would be a family; if not, he would pass.
"Iām busy tomorrow night."
"When are you free? We can pick a day to discuss the engagement procedures."
"..."
It seemed that he couldnāt avoid this day.
"Iāll see. Iāll ask Su Bai to arrange my schedule tomorrow, then Iāll let you know."
"Okay~ Brother Liancheng... did...I...interrupt your work?"
"No," he left her some dignity, "but I am indeed very busy these days. I also have to clear my schedule for the engagement day, and I need to arrange my work accordingly, so I donāt have much time to chat."
"No problem!" Shang Muxue replied cheerfully, "Then, Brother Liancheng, you get on with your work, and I wonāt disturb you! Just donāt stress yourself."
"Okay."
He didnāt say anything further and hung up the phone.
Their date tonight was going very well until Shang Muxueās phone call which introduced a strange element.
That was only his side. If Qianxun found outā
Turning his head, Gu Liancheng saw her standing behind him. She must have heard everything.