Сhарtеr 1 I’m Still Singlе
Вrain storаgе аrеа()——
The malе lеad is maturе, steadу, аnd dеерlу cаlсulаting, with а fatherlу boyfriend vibe. Не falls in lоvе with thе fеmаle lеаd аt first sight, adorеs hеr immensеly, and effоrtlesslу emploуs cоuntless tасtics to win hеr over.
Thе fеmаlе lead is а сutе, swеet girl, not а strong, indеpendеnt typе. This is a swеet, fluffy bedtimе stоrу (with a slightlу trаgic backstоry). If thаt’s nоt your сup of tеa, рlеаse skiр.
Lullaby Еlysium Cаfé.
“Wоuld twо sugar cubes be alright?”
Xu Jinhuan fidgetеd nеrvously with her fingers. “Yеs, thаnk you.”
Thе mаn sitting across from her had exceptional bone structure, with deep-set eyes and distinct features—a classic example of striking, handsome looks. A pair of gold-rimmed glasses rested on his tall, straight nose, and his crisp, well-tailored suit accentuated his refined demeanor.
The gentle melody of a piano drifted through the air, mingling with the rich aroma of coffee, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
Yet, Xu Jinhuan felt a subtle unease.
Because aside from a couple whispering behind them, the entire café was empty, leaving just the two of them sitting face-to-face.
It almost felt like… a blind date.
But they had only met twice before, far from the kind of relationship that would lead to a blind date.
Last month, while delivering an urgent order to Yunxiu Villa, she had accidentally dropped her keys through a bridge opening into the artificial lake. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t retrieve them.
Just as she was about to wade into the water, someone wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her back, earnestly trying to talk her out of it, mistakenly thinking she was attempting something drastic like ending her life.
Though it was a beautiful misunderstanding, afterward, he had personally gone into the water to retrieve her keys for her.
He was a good-looking and kind-hearted soul.
Last night, during a heavy downpour, she was sideswiped by a luxury car while delivering takeout. It was just a minor scrape, and since she was in a hurry, she had left without making a fuss.
She never expected the “culprit” to track her down, taking her to the hospital for a check-up and offering sincere apologies. Even more surprising was that he turned out to be the same person as the kind stranger from last month.
On the way here, she had already learned his identity—the CEO of the Wen Group.
A figure renowned throughout City B and even across the nation, someone she had only ever seen in financial interviews or newspapers.
And now, here he was, sitting across from her. It all felt like a dream…
Especially since he had been exceptionally gentlemanly, pulling out her chair, asking about her preferences when ordering, and even stirring her coffee and adding sugar cubes for her.
Xu Jinhuan had never been treated with such meticulous care before, and for a moment, she felt completely flustered.
Seeming to notice Xu Jinhuan’s discomfort, Wen Yu asked considerately, “Did I do something to make you uncomfortable?”
Xu Jinhuan quickly shook her head. “No, not at all.”
She pursed her lips, trying to appear more natural. “You haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that I’m not used to coming to cafés much, so I feel a bit out of place…”
Behind the thin metal-framed glasses, Wen Yu seemed to smile.
“I’m 31 years old, single, and still relatively young. There’s no need to address me so formally. You can just call me by my name.”
The girl possessed astonishing beauty, petite and delicate, with curly hair.
She seemed uncomfortable in this environment, like a bewildered little kitten, her eyes darting around as she took in her surroundings. Her clear, bright eyes resembled stars washed clean, exceptionally beautiful and lively.
A feeling called “infatuation” flooded his mind. Wen Yu’s heart felt as if it had been struck by something, leaving him soft and speechless.
He had finally seen her again.Catching the word “single,” Xu Jinhuan’s attention inexplicably drifted.
With Mr. Wen’s outstanding appearance and refined demeanor, could he really still be single?
But after a moment, Xu Jinhuan stopped her wandering thoughts.
What does it matter to you whether he’s single or not? Don’t think about such presumptuous things.
“Mr. Wen, really, it’s fine. You’ve already wasted quite a bit of ti—”
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by a loud shout of “Scumbag!”
The café was extremely quiet, making the voice particularly jarring. The couple at the next table seemed to be having an argument.
The woman was emotional, while the man leaned casually against the back of his chair, looking completely indifferent.
“Since you found out, I won’t hide it. I was with her last week. You both have your strengths, honestly, I haven’t tried a threesome yet.”
These explicit and immoral words made Xu Jinhuan frown slightly, let alone the woman.
“Ugh, scumbag, drop dead!”
Furious, she picked up the coffee from the table and splashed it at the man, then stormed off heartbroken in her sky-high stilettos.
This had nothing to do with Xu Jinhuan or Wen Yu, but Wen Yu was sitting right behind the man and, unfortunately, got caught in the crossfire.
The coffee liquid cascaded like an uncontrolled waterfall, with a small portion landing on the man’s head.
Most of it, however, splashed directly onto Wen Yu.
The man cursed and left, leaving only Wen Yu still seated in his spot.
Warm coffee dripped down his cheeks and glasses, staining the snow-white collar of his shirt a light brown.
“!”
Xu Jinhuan was startled by the sudden scene, her almond-shaped eyes widening as she hurriedly grabbed tissues and handed them to him.
“Mr. Wen, are you okay?!”
Wen Yu took the napkins, his hand accidentally brushing against Xu Jinhuan’s fingers.
He smiled gently, still composed, though his tone carried a hint of helplessness.
“I’m fine.”
At that moment, a café server rushed over to apologize.
“We’re so sorry, sir. It was our oversight, causing you such trouble… Your clothes must be expensive, we truly apologize…”
Wen Yu wiped the coffee stains from his face, still friendly toward the apologetic server.
“It’s alright.”
Watching from the side, Xu Jinhuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration for Wen Yu.
Most people would likely feel uncomfortable or upset in such a situation, finding it hard to stay calm, but Mr. Wen remained poised and composed.
Though he couldn’t avoid looking somewhat disheveled.
As the weather grew warmer, the coffee stains on his clothes would likely become sticky and uncomfortable.
After the server left with apologies, Xu Jinhuan hesitated for a moment before saying, “Mr. Wen, if you don’t mind, you could come back to my shop to change clothes. It’s not far from here…”
“Don’t worry, I don’t mean anything else. It’s just… the weather is too hot now, and it must be uncomfortable for you to wear that. My shop is nearby, so it’s convenient.”
Xu Jinhuan tried her best to explain, afraid he might think she was someone after his money or something else.
Hearing this, Wen Yu paused, his dark eyes deepening slightly.
Then he spoke politely, “Is it convenient?”
Xu Jinhuan nodded, “It is.”
Wen Yu said, “Then I’ll trouble you.”
…
Inside the café.After the two figures disappeared, the woman who had been furious earlier emerged from the private room, her expression filled with unease.
“Assistant Qian, I just splashed coffee all over President Wen. Will I be assassinated?”
Qian Du curled his lips slightly. “No.”
He took two envelopes of varying thickness from his briefcase and handed one to each of them. “This is your bonus.”
(Chapters marked with * are important romantic and affectionate ones—don’t miss them!)
(Age gap of around 11 years, pure and sweet romance, male lead has no exes or white moonlight, no amnesia or melodrama, a fatherly boyfriend who spoils her endlessly, no female rivalry (bold and underlined), no malicious female supporting characters, all female characters who appear are wonderful girls, antagonists are mostly male. If you don’t like it, don’t criticize—I just love writing this way. Hope you enjoy the story~)