The afterglow of the setting sun painted the city's silhouette with exceptional gentleness. Lin Yu had just finished a busy day of work and was preparing to dive once again into the stack of documents for the old district renovation project when his phone screen lit up. It was a message from Su Yao: "Are you free tonight? Let's have dinner together." Looking at the message, Lin Yu felt a slight stirring in his heart. He instinctively wanted to refuse; after all, the project was at a critical stage, and the overwhelming myriad of tasks left him not a dare-to-relax moment. Yet, after his fingers hovered over the screen for a long while, he ultimately replied with a single word: "Okay." He couldn't quite explain why he had agreed—perhaps Su Yao had always held a special place in his heart, or perhaps the stress of this period made him crave a moment of relaxation.
After work, Lin Yu hurried home, freshened up briefly, and headed to the restaurant he had agreed upon with Su Yao. It was a Western restaurant located in the city center, elegantly decorated with soft lighting, while soothing music flowed through the air, creating a romantic and cozy atmosphere. Walking into the restaurant, Lin Yu spotted Su Yao sitting by the window at a glance. She was dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, her delicate makeup paired with a confident smile, radiating an alluring charm the moment you saw her.
Seeing Lin Yu, Su Yao smiled and stood up to greet him. "You finally made it. I thought yo…
Chapter 38