When it came to pursuing someone, Tu Nan was much more aggressive than Cheng Jun.
Their double date was scheduled at the largest amusement park in the city, offering a wide range of thrilling rides. Ruan Jiujiu had woken up early, excitedly pulling on Cheng Jun’s arm, while Cheng Jun lazily let her drag him forward.
Ruan Jiujiu was dressed casually today, both of them wearing baseball caps that partially covered their faces. She wore a black hoodie and jeans, while Cheng Jun had on a dark gray hoodie and casual trousers. When they walked together, they did indeed look like a couple.
Passing by a shop window, Ruan Jiujiu pulled Cheng Jun to a stop and pointed to the two of them in the mirror. “Wow, look, we look like we’re wearing couple outfits.”
Cheng Jun’s expression, which had been absent-minded the whole time, finally softened a bit.
He glanced at Ruan Jiujiu and then at himself, and it did seem like they were somewhat coordinated.
Ruan Jiujiu happily continued to drag him forward.
It had been a long time since she had been to an amusement park, and she remembered how much fun and carefree she had been the last time. Tu Nan had set the meeting time for 9 in the morning, so they entered the amusement park early, with fewer people around, allowing them to enjoy more rides.
When they arrived at the amusement park, Tu Nan and his secretary happened to be approaching from the other side of the street.
The secretary held a sunshade, looking very prim and proper, but with an icy demeanor, making it clear that the source of this coldness was none other than Tu Nan, the self-professed lapdog.
Tu Nan greeted them warmly upon seeing the two.
“Sister-in-law, boss, you’re here! Oh, look at you guys, coming out to play and bringing us along. It’s really embarrassing. Wen Xi even said it was my idea, but I need to clarify that now, sister-in-law, you agree, right?”
Ruan Jiujiu reluctantly nodded. “Yes, yes, it’s my fault.”
As the group bought tickets and entered the park, Ruan Jiujiu whispered to Tu Nan, “You went a bit overboard just now.”
Tu Nan: “Huh? Really? I thought I wasn’t sincere enough!”
Ruan Jiujiu: …
Suddenly, she felt that with Tu Nan’s emotional intelligence, he might not be up to par for his secretary, Wen Xi.
After buying tickets, Tu Nan was the first to suggest that everyone go on the pirate ship ride.
Ruan Jiujiu unconsciously glanced at Cheng Jun. Cheng Jun remained very composed, wearing an indifferent, peaceful expression as he pushed down his cap.
Avoiding the two of them, Ruan Jiujiu asked Cheng Jun, “Are you okay? Otherwise, I can find a reason for the two of us to go on another ride.”
—”Are you okay?”
Asking a man this question is equivalent to saying, “Do you have the guts?” or “Can you handle it?” Cheng Jun silently looked at Ruan Jiujiu and said, “I can.”
In any aspect.
Ruan Jiujiu didn’t think too much about it; she just reminded Cheng Jun that if he felt uncomfortable, he should definitely let her know.
There weren’t many people riding the pirate ship at this time.
Fortunately, they hadn’t eaten too much for breakfast, to avoid the risk of throwing everything up during the ride. The group stood in line at the entrance, and when the roller coaster came to a stop, the staff allowed them to board the pirate ship.
Tianan insisted on sitting in the front row no matter what, but Ruan Jiujiu considered Cheng Jun and pulled him to sit in the middle row.
You could hear Tu Nan boasting from afar, claiming to be the little prince of the amusement park. His voice was quite loud, attracting the attention of others. The secretary turned her face away, pretending not to know him.
Ruan Jiujiu: …
Sitting in the middle of the pirate ship provided the least thrilling sensation. The world in their sight turned upside down, as if the clouds were tumbling along with them. Ruan Jiujiu enjoyed the ride even in the middle, and Cheng Jun didn’t look as pale as he did the last time, although he didn’t look particularly good either.
However, he kept a straight face and showed no expression throughout, as if enduring a punishment until the ride was over.
The two of them got off the pirate ship without any issues.
Then.
Ruan Jiujiu saw the secretary approaching with a look of embarrassment.
Ruan Jiujiu was puzzled and looked back. “Where’s Tu Nan? Where did he go?”
The secretary said, “Well… he was feeling a bit nauseous from the beginning, and after the ride ended, the staff had to help him to the restroom to induce vomiting. He specifically asked me not to follow him and told me to meet up with you first.”
Ruan Jiujiu: …
She couldn’t even begin to imagine how awkward the situation must be.
Not only couldn’t he enjoy the ride, but he also had to put on a brave face in front of someone he liked. This was not only embarrassing but also a major loss of face…
The group stood there, silent and suffocatingly awkward.
Ruan Jiujiu cleared her throat and said, “Since Tu Nan is not here, I’ll just ask directly. Do you have feelings for him? If it’s because of work, you can tell me.”
Upon Ruan Jiujiu’s question, the secretary blinked her eyes, turned her head away, and fell silent.
After a while, she huffed coldly, “How could I possibly have feelings for him? A person like him deserves to be single.”
Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t help but smile.
It seemed that Tu Nan still had some hope.
Just as they were talking, the feigned calm Tu Nan slowly walked over. He had calmed down by now, and fortunately, his thick-skinned nature helped him from wanting to escape as soon as he saw the secretary.
Ruan Jiujiu smiled and said, “We’re a bit tired, so let’s take a break.”
Tu Nan showed a grateful expression.
He had vomited all his breakfast earlier, and now his stomach was empty. All he wanted was to fill his stomach with some food.
The group sat in a restaurant and ordered some casual dishes. Ruan Jiujiu held hands with a cheerful smile and proposed, “How about we go and try some other attractions? I think it’s good to occasionally enjoy less thrilling rides.”
“No need! We came to the amusement park to experience excitement, right?”
Tianan, who was in no condition to argue considering his earlier experience, was very insistent and gave Ruan Jiujiu a meaningful look.
This time, he had a clear goal—to make his secretary fall for him. How could he give up on a mere pirate ship ride? That was not his style.
Ruan Jiujiu hesitated: “But…”
“Why did you order coffee?” Ruan Jiujiu’s words were interrupted by Cheng Jun.
She blinked and looked at Cheng Jun.
Cheng Jun said, “Didn’t your stomach feel uncomfortable?”
“Ah… I forgot.”
He calmly pushed the coffee toward Ruan Jiujiu and handed her the other cup of milk tea. “Maybe you should avoid coffee for now.”
In Tu Nan’s ideal vision, the boss couldn’t appear more caring and gentle than him. Just as he was grappling with this thought, their drinks were served.
Contrary to his expectations, Tu Nan ordered coffee, and his secretary ordered milk tea.
Tu Nan, trying to act nonchalant, said, “How could you order milk tea?”
Secretary: “My stomach doesn’t hurt.”
Tu Nan: “Aren’t you trying to lose weight?” He took the milk tea for himself without asking, “You better not drink milk tea.”
Secretary: …
Ruan Jiujiu: …
Cheng Jun: Haha.
Tu Nan’s foot received a solid stomp, and he let out a pitiful cry. This drew the attention of the other customers in the restaurant, causing them to look in their direction.
Ruan Jiujiu quickly pressed down her hat’s brim and whispered, “Hey, keep your voice down.”
They wouldn’t want to draw too much attention. Even though they weren’t celebrities, being discovered could still lead to complications. Tu Nan promptly gestured as if he was covering his mouth and zipping up his lips to appear harmless.
After a meal, Tu Nan regained his spirits, and they were ready to continue their gaming adventure.
More people had arrived at this point, so they decided to play a few popular attractions while the lines were still manageable.
Tu Nan, in a chivalrous gesture, picked out thrilling rides such as the swing ship, roller coaster, and bungee jumping, and decided to let the girls take the lead.
Ruan Jiujiu: “I’m fine with anything.”
Secretary: “Then let’s go with the swing ship.”
Tu Nan couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The swing ship looked far less intimidating. They sat in a circle around it, and if anyone got scared, they could all scream together. This way, no one would lose face.
Ruan Jiujiu: Hmm…
Ruan Jiujiu was a bit worried that Cheng Jun might have psychological trauma from the last time. After the previous ride, he wasn’t in a good mood at all, and she didn’t want him to have trouble sleeping again. In contrast to her nervousness, Cheng Jun seemed much calmer. He had one hand in his pocket and the other holding a rolled-up pancake he had bought at some point.
His focused look on the sweet cream was unexpectedly… cute.
As Ruan Jiujiu continued to watch, she couldn’t help but feel the urge to pinch Cheng Jun’s face.
How could there be such a cute and obedient man in the world?
Ruan Jiujiu’s feelings were incredibly complicated.
A few seats away, a guy was playing a video app, seemingly recording a video. He had set up his selfie stick to ensure that the camera captured his entire face.
As they patiently waited, the swing ride began to sway gently.
Up and down.
…
Ruan Jiujiu silently grabbed Cheng Jun’s hand, holding it as if to give him a dose of reassurance. Cheng Jun, sitting beside her, reciprocated, his hand warm and dry, providing just the right amount of comfort. Ruan Jiujiu suddenly felt that playing thrilling games was a sweet experience.
The swing ride suddenly swung high into the air, and the view tilted dramatically, creating the sensation of being sent to the sky.
Cheng Jun tightened his grip on Ruan Jiujiu’s hand.
“Don’t be afraid,” Ruan Jiujiu comforted him.
At that moment, they heard a miserable cry from their left.
“Ahhhh—”
Ruan Jiujiu: …
Cheng Jun: …
For some reason, upon hearing such a gruesome and pig-like scream, Cheng Jun suddenly felt that the swing ride wasn’t that thrilling after all. Other visitors in the row screamed too, but no one had the same vocal power as Tu Nan. When he screamed, everyone burst into laughter, instantly breaking the tense and thrilling atmosphere.
As a result, the swing ride echoed with Tu Nan’s rhythmic and intense screams.
Even Ruan Jiujiu thought… it was just incredibly embarrassing!
Compared to Tu Nan’s dramatic reaction, Cheng Jun’s nervousness was relatively subtle, with his body stiffening and his face paling. He tried to be discreet and put on a brave front.
Watching him like this, Ruan Jiujiu didn’t know whether to feel sorry for him or burst into laughter.
After getting off the swing ride, Tu Nan leaned against the wall, his hand trembling as he extended his fingers.
“I don’t think it’s that great,” he muttered.
The secretary was both annoyed and amused, giving him a cold look. “You’re driving me crazy.”
“I was imitating the long cries of the literati in the Wei and Jin Dynasties to express the untamed feelings in my heart!”
“Shut up,” the secretary said, voicing what everyone was thinking.
They sat on a bench, waiting for Tu Nan to recover, to be precise.
The secretary, although somewhat afraid of these thrilling rides, wasn’t scared of heights and managed to keep her eyes half-closed when she got scared. It was only Tu Nan’s noise that was unbearable, making her almost unable to resist the urge to tease him. However, considering how embarrassed Tu Nan looked, she held back.
Tu Nan hadn’t rested for long before he declared that he wanted to go to the haunted house.
Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t help but ask, “Are you sure?”
“Of course!”
Tu Nan thought that he might not excel at high-thrill rides, but when it came to haunted houses, as a proud seven-foot tall man and a staunch materialist, how could he be scared by some people dressed up as ghosts? He was determined to show everyone what real boyfriend material looked like!
Ruan Jiujiu: Yeah, right.
In the previous haunted house, Cheng Jun had been scared out of his wits, so this time Ruan Jiujiu took the initiative to hold onto his arm.
“If you get scared, just tell me,” she said to him.
Tu Nan had excellent hearing and immediately moved closer, winking and saying, “The boss is actually scared of these things? It’s alright, it’s alright, let me… cough, cough, cough, I didn’t say anything.”
Cheng Jun had originally been looking at Ruan Jiujiu holding onto his arm, but when he heard Tu Nan’s teasing remarks, he turned his expressionless gaze towards him, causing Tu Nan to startle.
While the plan was for the boss to enhance his image, Cheng Jun knew exactly who he was dealing with. Messing with Cheng Jun was like asking for trouble, and only he would end up getting into hot water.
The group was led inside by the staff.
The moment their vision turned into complete darkness, Ruan Jiujiu could clearly feel Cheng Jun’s body stiffening, even though he maintained a calm and composed facade on the surface.
Tu Nan and the secretary seemed relatively normal. The secretary was noticeably nervous, cautiously exploring her surroundings, while Tu Nan comforted her, assuring her that if needed, his embrace would be her strongest support.
Perhaps it was their affectionate display, even the staff couldn’t bear to watch. Just as they had taken a few steps, a severed head suddenly dropped from above.
It was hideous, gory, and a severed head. Enormous eyeballs met Tu Nan’s gaze.
Everyone froze in place, and there was a moment of silence.
Tu Nan’s expression instantly solidified.
In a weak voice, he said, “What do we do? I feel like… I’m going to pass out in the next second…”
Ruan Jiujiu reassured them, “It’s okay!” With a bold move, she slapped the prop far away, forcibly sending it flying.
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