Chen Er didn't continue to press for details. Everyone should have their own secrets and vulnerable sides that they don't want others to discover. They lick the wounds left by the years on their bodies alone.
After simply putting things in order, Chen Er came to the floor - to - ceiling window. Looking out, there was a refreshing and intoxicating expanse of blue.
Seagulls glided over the sea level. The blue sky and white clouds added a touch of uniqueness to the vast sea view. Several sightseeing boats were floating on the sea.
Chen Er couldn't help but feel a yearning. So when Jiang Cong took her to have dinner in the hotel restaurant, she always subconsciously cast her eyes on the cruise ship beached on the shoal.
Jiang Cong cut the beef on his plate slowly with a knife and fork. He gently tapped the plate with his fork to remind the distracted Chen Er, "Concentrate on your meal."
Hearing this, Chen Er had to withdraw her somewhat envious gaze. She obediently buried her head and struggled with the Western food on her plate.
The two at the dinner table fell into silence. After Chen Er swallowed the last piece, she said listlessly, "I'm full. Let's go."
Jiang Cong got up first. Chen Er followed him listlessly. As they walked, Chen Er realized something was wrong. This wasn't the way back to the room. It seemed to be the way to the beach outside.
Chen Er's heart skipped a beat. Her palms were sweating, reminding her that this wasn't a dream. Would Jiang Cong really do such a thing?
Thinking like this, Chen Er shook her head self - deprecatingly. Although their relationship had taken a big step forward, Jiang Cong had never done anything intimate with her.
Chen Er wasn't a conservative person. On the contrary, many things didn't need too many restrictions when the time was right.
But was Jiang Cong being so cold because he didn't want to have a further relationship with her, or was he respecting her?
Chen Er was confused. Although she kept telling herself in her heart that Jiang Cong wouldn't rent a cruise ship just because she was distracted looking at it during the meal.
However, the dense and faint hope still made Chen Er have more expectations.
"Why are you so slow?" Jiang Cong turned his head and looked at the lagging Chen Er with a look of disgust. He reached out his hand and firmly wrapped Chen Er's delicate little hand in his big palm.
"You..." Chen Er looked at their tightly clasped hands. The flutter in her heart for Jiang Cong was like a sapling breaking through the ground, surging upwards and out of control.
Jiang Cong seemed to think the grip wasn't tight enough. He interlocked his fingers with Chen Er's and seriously stretched his hand in front of Chen Er, saying, "The fingers are connected to the heart. Now that our fingers are interlocked, does it mean that the distance between us is closer?"
Chen Er's throat felt like it was stuffed with a ball of cotton. She stammered, "Then are you willing to take a further step with me? Or is this just a casual flirt?"
Jiang Cong realized something was wrong with Chen Er's words. He simply slowed down his steps and didn't rush to the beach anymore.
The sea breeze blew on their cheeks. The setting sun cast a mysterious golden glow over the sea area, making it even more alluring.
"I'm a cold - hearted person. I can tell you responsibly that I've been chaste all my life. Before I met you, I only had one girlfriend, and we only limited ourselves to kissing and hugging." Jiang Cong's voice was calm, and his words drifted away with the sea breeze.
Chen Er was silent, carefully listening to what Jiang Cong said.
"I think kissing is the most pious thing in the world. Similarly, holding hands is too. After I met you, I can't change all my bottom - lines, but I will do my best to make sure you won't regret the decision of being with me." Jiang Cong stared at Chen Er. For the first time, deep affection and intoxicating tenderness appeared on his profound features.
Chen Er's heart was almost melted. At this moment, all her self - abasement and uneasiness vanished. She would break through everything and bravely march side by side with the dazzling Jiang Cong.
"Hello, my boyfriend." Chen Er gave a charming smile. Her watery eyes sparkled, and those were the little stars that only appeared when seeing the person she liked.
"Hello, my girlfriend." Jiang Cong embraced Chen Er. It seemed that their two hearts were also tightly stuck together.
The last rays of light shone on this loving couple, sending its blessings.
"I saw you looking at the sea all the time just now, so I rented this cruise ship. The sea breeze at night might be a bit strong. Put on your hat." Jiang Cong pulled Chen Er's hand and walked forward. Chen Er's hair was a bit messy from the wind.
"Okay." Chen Er obediently put on her hat. The contentment welling up in her heart surrounded her tightly.
When Chen Er was sitting by the window just now, she didn't think the cruise ship was very big. But when she got closer, she found that the cruise ship in front of her was actually quite large.
"Is this... just for the two of us?" Chen Er pointed at the cruise ship and then at herself, asking in disbelief.
Jiang Cong said matter - of - factly, "Of course. This is our private time. How can it be disturbed by others?"
Chen Er covered her chest painfully. "How much does this cost for one night? Tell me. I can handle it."
Although Chen Er had prepared herself mentally, the figure that Jiang Cong casually mentioned still made her feel a twinge of pain.
This is so wasteful! Does he have a fortune at home? How could he squander like this.
Jiang Cong "considerately" solved Chen Er's doubts, "The bonuses I've received for publishing papers over the years are quite decent. Paying for a cruise like this is more than enough."
"Really?" Chen Er asked suspiciously. "Knowledge is wealth?"
Jiang Cong nodded in satisfaction. "You're teachable. So you should study hard. Lagging behind will make you suffer."
Chen Er was speechless. What should she do? It seemed that she had received the disdain from the super - student Jiang Cong.
The two sat on the deck of the cruise ship. Chen Er picked up a glass of champagne beside the table and took a sip. The mellow taste spread on her tongue. "This wine is delicious. It's worthy of the high price. Do you want to have some?"
Jiang Cong shook his head. Chen Er had expected his refusal. Since she met Jiang Cong, she had never seen him drink.
"Never touch alcohol? Then will there never be a time when you drink?" Chen Er tilted her head, with a silly smile on her slightly tipsy face.
"Not exactly." Jiang Cong naturally put his arm around Chen Er's shoulder. "Unless I encounter something that's difficult to solve or that makes me feel a lot of pressure, I won't drink."
Hearing Jiang Cong say this, Chen Er was even more curious. "A lot of pressure. Have you encountered that before?"
Jiang Cong let out a soft laugh. "Never."
Chen Er turned her head boredly and continued to savor the wine in her glass. Jiang Cong looked at Chen Er with an indescribable expression.