Thinking of this, Yin Lan generously gave him a hug.
Almost the moment the woman approached, the scent of gardenia filled his nostrils.
Zhou Guchuan felt as if every cell in his body relaxed, greedily breathing in her fragrance.
Unable to help himself, he buried his head in the crook of her neck, nuzzling comfortably.
Yin Lan was momentarily a bit unaccustomed to such intimacy and raised her head to stop the man’s restless movements.
“Can you tell me now?”
“My current salary is twenty thousand per month. I bought the plane ticket with my own money, but don’t worry, I still have savings. I didn’t use your card because I couldn’t bear to.”
“Why couldn’t you bear to?”
“Everything you give me, I can’t bear to use. I’ve even kept that card carefully stored away.”
“Are you silly? So many men wish they could spend a woman’s money but can’t, yet here you are, reluctant to spend. I order you to spend at least a thousand from this card every day from now on.”
Zhou Guchuan frowned. “Isn’t a thousand a bit too much? I really have nowhere to spend money.”
“Too much? In Jiangcheng, if you casually go out for a meal or afternoon tea, it’s usually around a thousand per outing.”
“Alright then.”
“Don’t be reluctant to spend money. You spend freely, and I’ll work hard to earn it.”
Yin Lan patted her chest in assurance. Raising Zhou Guchuan was something she could easily afford, no problem at all.
“Do you only let me spend your money?”
“Of course, you’re my only boyfriend.”
These words thoroughly pleased Zhou Guchuan, and he couldn’t resist offending Miss Yin Lan once more, hugging her tightly and nuzzling against her.
Yin Lan was helpless against his clinginess.
“Alright, alright, it’s time for you to go home,” Yin Lan pushed him.
“See you at the airport tomorrow.”
“See you at the airport.”
The intimate scene between the two downstairs was completely witnessed by a pair of venomous eyes from above.
Zhou Yaozu clenched his fists tightly, hatred surging in his heart. All of this should have been his.
How could Zhou Guchuan deserve Yin Lan?
Just because he’s a poor boy from the countryside?
Just wait, Zhou Guchuan. I won’t let you off easy.
Thinking that by clinging to the eldest daughter of the Yin family you can rest easy? I’ll make you know who the true heir of the Zhou family is.
The next day, the weather was clear and sunny, perfect for sleeping.
If Yin Lan hadn’t set an alarm, she might not have been able to get up in the morning.
Squinting her eyes, she got into the car and let the driver take her to the airport. Yin Lan didn’t bring much luggage; she was used to buying whatever she needed at her travel destination and discarding it after use. Carrying too many things was just troublesome.
She met Zhou Guchuan in the VIP lounge. The man was dressed in casual wear, wearing a low-key baseball cap.
Standing there against the light, if she hadn’t known it was Zhou Guchuan, Yin Lan would have thought some celebrity was waiting for a flight.
Honestly, their outfits today matched quite well—she was also dressed casually.
When flying, comfort comes first.
Seeing Yin Lan arrive, Zhou Guchuan went over and took her hand.
He was becoming more and more natural at holding her hand.
Yin Lan hadn’t slept enough and yawned, leaning against his arm, her eyes barely able to stay open.
Seeing how tired she was, Zhou Guchuan led her to board the plane first.
She could sleep more comfortably lying down on the plane.
Sure enough, as soon as she touched the airplane recliner, Yin Lan fell asleep directly.
Zhou Guchuan covered her with a thin blanket and gazed at the woman’s sleeping face, his heart softening.
Using his long fingers to brush away the strands of hair on her cheek, Zhou Guchuan found himself liking her more and more.
A passing flight attendant saw the man looking like a total creep and wondered if her eyes were playing tricks on her.
Did he really like her that much? Enough to stare at her even while she slept?
In her career, she had seen countless loving couples, but someone as obsessed as Zhou Guchuan was a first for her.
He had been staring for as long as the woman on the recliner had been sleeping.
When the plane landed, Yin Lan slowly woke up.
Seeing Zhou Guchuan beside her, she didn’t think much of it. Rubbing her dizzy head, she asked:
“Are we here?”
“Yes, just landed. The hotel called and said they’ll pick us up.”
“Alright, let’s get going then.”
The airport on G Country’s island was built by the sea. As soon as they stepped out, Yin Lan saw the endless ocean stretching before her.
Seagulls flew by in small groups, and the breeze felt pleasant against her skin.
The hotel driver helped them load their luggage and drove them toward the hotel.
The road ran along the coast, and along the way, Yin Lan enjoyed a beautiful sunset.
Zhou Guchuan had booked two suites, both with excellent layouts and balconies facing the sea.
As soon as Yin Lan set down her luggage, she insisted on going out to find something good to eat.
Having slept through the entire flight, she was absolutely starving.
Zhou Guchuan had initially suggested ordering room service, but she refused.
“We’re here to have fun—what’s the point of eating hotel food? We should try the local cuisine. Let’s explore the area; we might stumble upon something delicious.”
“Alright.”
The island was covered in sand, and as soon as Yin Lan stepped out of the hotel, her sandals were already filled with it, making them uncomfortable to wear.
Rather than letting the sand rub against her feet, it was better to just walk barefoot.
Seeing Yin Lan glance at her feet every few steps, Zhou Guchuan immediately understood what was bothering her.
“Take them off. I’ll carry them for you.”
“Huh? That doesn’t seem right.”
After all, she hadn’t known Zhou Guchuan for very long, and suddenly having him carry her shoes felt a bit embarrassing to her.
Besides, her shoes were full of sand and looked dirty. If he held them, it wouldn’t match his refined demeanor at all.
“It’s perfectly fine. A boyfriend carrying his girlfriend’s shoes is only natural.”
Well, he did have a point. Convinced, Yin Lan bent down, quickly took off her shoes, and placed them in his hand.
“Thanks, then.”
For some reason, when Zhou Guchuan hooked the straps of her sandals with his slender fingers, it didn’t seem out of place at all—instead, it carried a strange, tantalizing allure.
It was as if the serene and elegant world had suddenly been painted with vibrant, intense colors.
Truly, handsome people could make anything look pleasing. Yin Lan couldn’t argue with that—Zhou Guchuan was living proof.
He was the kind of person who grew more captivating the longer you knew him!
As night fell, many night stalls were set up along the beach.
Yin Lan chose a seat at the stall with the prettiest lights. Seeing that everyone was eating grilled fish, she ordered one too.
When the dish arrived, she was surprised to find that the fish had just been caught and cleaned—customers had to grill it themselves. If nothing else, the ingredients were incredibly fresh.
It was just a bit of a hassle for the customers.
Yin Lan had never grilled anything like this before and had no idea where to start.
Should she handle the fish first or the seasoning?
Before she could decide, Zhou Guchuan had already washed his hands, applied the seasoning to the fish, and was giving it a “massage.”
“What are you doing?” Yin Lan asked, confused.
“Letting the flavors soak in so it tastes better when grilled.”
“You’re so amazing—you even know how to grill fish.” Yin Lan was full of praise.
“Mm, I know a bit of every cuisine. After we get married, I’ll make whatever you want to eat.”
Yin Lan’s face flushed. Why had the topic suddenly turned to marriage? They weren’t even engaged yet.
But the fingers sprinkling seasoning over the fish—if they were to wear a ring someday, it seemed… not bad at all.
A simple, elegant ring would probably suit his hand better. She wondered what style he liked. She could have one custom-designed in advance.