"Is it delicious?"
Leng Chuanjin placed a plate of sliced steak in front of Xia Sanghuan.
"Um."
The girl was enjoying her meal, her eyes shining brightly.
"I'm glad you like it."
The man took a sip of water. Since he had to accompany the girl in the afternoon, he didn't even touch any alcoholic drinks.
"I specifically told the chefs about your eating habits and preferred flavors.
"If they don't cook it well, I'll deduct their pay."
The girl's hand holding the fork paused. With her cheeks puffed up like a hamster interrupted during a meal, she looked up at him.
She swallowed the food in her mouth before asking,
"Are you really the owner here?"
"Do you think I'm lying?"
He winked at her.
"Otherwise, why do you think we get priority for all the activities?"
The girl looked at him, speechless.
She knew that the Leng family's businesses were spread all over the world, but she never expected that even the largest amusement park in Yuntan belonged to them.
After they were full, they went to the aquarium inside the amusement park. After all, it wasn't suitable for strenuous exercise after a meal.
Once inside the aquarium, the first thing the girl did was to go and see the penguins.
She couldn't help it; she adored these little creatures.
Moreover, since she never had the chance to see them in person before, it had gradually become a longing in her heart.
The aquarium had a rich variety of marine life, and all the protection measures were well - implemented. It was obvious that Second Brother cared a great deal about these little creatures.
"Sanghuan."
Watching the girl excitedly pressing her head against the glass to greet the beluga whale, Leng Chuanjin suddenly called out to her.
"What's up?"
The girl turned around, still wearing a smile.
The man hesitated for a moment but still asked the question,
"What kind of boys do you like?"
Hearing his words, she wiped the smile off her face.
Unlike the previous joking with her friends, she found his expression extremely serious.
She couldn't help but clench her hands.
"I..."
She opened her mouth.
"I like..."
"Attention, dear visitors. The penguin show is about to start. Please go to Hall C3 if you're interested."
Hearing the announcement, Xia Sanghuan felt as if she had seen a savior.
She quickly stopped talking and walked away, muttering,
"Second Brother, let's go watch the penguin show!"
Before she could take a few steps, her wrist was grabbed.
She looked back in a panic.
"Hall C3 is not in that direction."
The man smiled helplessly.
"Follow me."
The girl felt embarrassed. Seeing that he didn't continue to press her for an answer, she quietly let out a sigh of relief.
She looked up and stole a glance at his exquisite side profile.
"I like..."
She suddenly whispered.
"I like boys who are kind to animals."
After saying that, she lowered her head, too shy to meet the man's eyes.
Leng Chuanjin was taken aback for a moment, then let out a soft laugh.
"Okay."
He tightened his grip on her hand.
The penguin show was wonderful. Thanks to the man's arrangement, it was no surprise that Xia Sanghuan was selected as the lucky audience member by the penguins in the end.
The girl happily hugged the penguin. By the time they walked out of the aquarium, the sun was almost setting.
"Did you have a good time today?"
"Super good!"
The girl took a deep breath facing the sea. She had rarely behaved like a child today.
On most days, she wore a white lab coat and expressionlessly fiddled with test tubes and medicinal materials in the laboratory.
"I'll take you somewhere."
The man stepped forward and grabbed her hand.
"Where?"
The girl asked in confusion.
"Aren't we going home?"
The man smiled.
"Not yet."
He led her to the dock by the sea, where a small but still magnificent cruise ship was docked.
"Welcome, Miss Xia."
The formally - dressed waiter bowed to her in advance.
Before the girl could react, she was pulled onto the ship by the man.
"What's this for..."
She looked at the luxurious decorations on the ship.
"An amusement park event?"
She turned to look at Leng Chuanjin.
"Sort of."
He stepped forward and gently stroked her face.
"An event just for you."
Just as she was about to ask what he meant, two maids came over and led her to the lounge on the ship.
"Miss Xia, please change your clothes."
One of the maids pulled open the curtain, and behind it stood a mannequin.
Hanging on the mannequin was a sea - blue strapless evening dress. The skirt was wrapped in a sheer veil, with the color gradually changing from blue to light pink.
The corset of the dress was made of round, white pearls, and the front of the dress was dotted with almost invisible sequins that sparkled.
The maids helped her change into the dress and spent about an hour doing her hair.
The girl put on the prepared shawl and walked out of the lounge.
It was completely dark outside. The evening breeze carried the smell of the sea, and the air was filled with a refreshing saltiness.
It was a bit cold.
Xia Sanghuan couldn't help but shiver.
Just as she was looking for Leng Chuanjin, a warm coat was draped over her shoulders.
She looked down and saw that it was the one the man had been wearing today.
She turned around and saw Second Brother, who had changed into a new outfit.
His evening suit was a deep navy blue, which somehow matched her dress perfectly.
She suddenly remembered what the maids had told her.
"This dress was given to you by the madam."
The "madam" they mentioned couldn't be Leng's mother, could it?
"This dress..."
Leng Chuanjin seemed to have noticed her concern. He coughed lightly and said,
"Both of these evening dresses were prepared by mother."
It was obvious that she had ulterior motives.
But they both tacitly didn't point it out.
The man led the girl to the deck. The moonlight was reflected on the sea, shattering as the waves rolled.
She leaned on the railing, trying to see more clearly.
"Don't fall in."
The man, worried, stepped forward and held her waist.
The girl's body stiffened for a moment but finally didn't resist.
They stayed in this position for a while. Suddenly, the girl let out a soft laugh.
"What are you laughing at?"
"I was thinking..."
She turned her head to look at him.
"If I spread my arms, it would be just like in Titanic."
The man was taken aback for a moment, then immediately understood and said,
"You jump, I jump."
"Do you know?"
He tightened his hold on her waist.
"This line has another translation.
" 'Till death do us part.' "
His eyes sparkled strangely in the moonlight. Although she knew he was just quoting a line, she still had the illusion that he was saying it to her.
"We're almost there."
Leng Chuanjin's words brought her back to reality.
"What?"
Xia Sanghuan looked out at the sea again and saw a hazy light emerging in the distance.
It was a small island.