Addicted to My Cutie and Sweetie

Chapter 811: Who’s Bullying Whom?

He’s wearing a white shirt today, with the top two buttons undone, giving off a casual vibe.

The baseball cap he usually wears is absent today, revealing his handsome face, reminiscent of a college heartthrob, catching the eyes of many passersby.

"How did you know there’s a new restaurant near my place?" Zhang Lingying asked curiously as she sat in the car and buckled her seatbelt.

Leng Jian glanced at her as he started the car, and replied nonchalantly, "Didn’t you say you wanted to pursue me? So I took some time to research where it’s suitable to invite me for a meal."

Zhang Lingying: "..."

"I did the research for you, yet it seems like you haven’t contacted me for several days." Leng Jian teased with a half-smile, "So, what happened these past few days?"

Zhang Lingying looked down sheepishly, unsure how to explain her inner journey over the past few days.

Luckily, Leng Jian didn’t seem to mind her silence and drove to the restaurant quickly.

The new restaurant had a very retro decor.

At first glance, it didn’t seem like a new place, but rather had the feel of a long-established eatery.

Leng Jian walked ahead, held the door open for Zhang Lingying, and casually explained, "This is a chain restaurant, and their main theme is old flavors, so every branch has a retro style, but the food is quite good."

Leng Jian had reserved a spot in advance, and soon someone came to guide them to their table.

Their table was by the window with a great view.

"What do you like to eat?" Leng Jian asked Zhang Lingying and added a few dishes.

Zhang Lingying noticed he had ordered quite a lot, and quickly said, "That’s enough, that’s enough, I’m not very hungry; we might not be able to finish it all."

After saying that, she tentatively asked, "Can we change the drinks to alcohol? I’d like to have a drink~"

Leng Jian was taken aback, then remembered how she was last time she got drunk, and frowned disapprovingly.

Zhang Lingying obviously also remembered her poor alcohol tolerance and quickly said, "I really won’t drink too much this time, just one glass."

Leng Jian agreed.

The dishes were served quickly, including the alcohol Zhang Lingying was eager to try.

Worried about the strength of red wine, Leng Jian ordered her beer this time.

Zhang Lingying didn’t mind, taking a big gulp right away.

"Ice-cold beer is quite chilly; drink slowly." Leng Jian held her arm, putting some food into her bowl, "Eat something to pad your stomach first."

Alcohol gives courage, and after drinking, Zhang Lingying seemed to forget her earlier shyness, pushing a small dish of food in front of Leng Jian, and said seriously, "You, you shouldn’t be so nice to me; it makes me feel guilty."

"Guilty about what?" Leng Jian asked.

Zhang Lingying vaguely felt that Leng Jian seemed a bit different today, but couldn’t pinpoint how.

She could only answer his question directly, "Someone said I don’t understand love at all and that pursuing you is just because I think you’re a good person, that I’m taking advantage of a good person."

Leng Jian was taken aback and didn’t immediately respond.

Zhang Lingying thought he agreed with that statement, feeling even guiltier, and rambled on, "I’ve been reflecting for three days, I haven’t gone out in three days to punish myself. I admit I’ve never been in love and don’t understand what it’s like to truly like someone, but I never intended to take advantage of you. Everything I’ve said to you is serious, I can take responsibility!"

"Including treating me like a little princess and spoiling me for a lifetime?" Leng Jian’s eyes narrowed slightly, speaking in a soft tone.