The words carried a touch of sweetness and emotion, laced with a hint of playfulness.
Zhang Yuxing couldn't help but laugh as her heart fluttered.
Holding the bouquet, she playfully hit Liu Zhizhong on the shoulder and cheerfully said, "What are you talking about, you rascal? Is this considered a confession?"
Liu Zhizhong chuckled. "If you think it's a confession, then it might as well be..."
"Enough already, a confession? How old are you, how old am I? Is that appropriate? No need to go any further. I am a woman of the Zhang Family, and you are a man of the Zhao family. You can keep those sweet nothings to yourself."
Having said that, Zhang Yuxing, carrying her bouquet, walked towards the beachfront.
She felt a bit of turmoil in her heart, and her face flushed to the roots of her neck. It was just that the night concealed it, not making it too evident.
Liu Zhizhong's heart surged with emotions as he silently followed her. This lady, hmm, was not so easy to win over! It seemed she was reserved and hesitant, but fortunately, she wasn't angry; instead, she appeared shy and ready to bloom.
Alright, is there a chance then?
Step up the game; she can't run away!
After strolling along the beach to aid digestion with Zhang Yuxing, it was time for her to return to the hotel for some rest.
Naturally, the two left the beach and walked towards the parking lot of the seafood market.
Zhang Yuxing hadn't rented a car on her visit, finding cabs convenient enough for travel.
But Liu Zhizhong had rented an Audi Q7. Inviting her to get in, he personally offered to drop her off at the hotel, which was of course much more comfortable than any taxi or ride-hailing service!
Zhang Yuxing sat comfortably, even complimenting Liu Zhizhong, "You sly dog, you really do have the knack for serving others as a secretary. This car you've rented isn't bad at all, pretty nice."
"Heh, of course! I am meant to serve Mayor Zhang, so I can't overlook any detail. I have to do everything perfectly."
"Talk is cheap, it sounds better than singing!"
"Actually, I sing even better."
"Oh really? Let's hear it then?"
Zhang Yuxing was suddenly in the mood, seemingly playful and reveling in the superiority of a woman commanding a man.
Liu Zhizhong drove slowly. "Ah? Mayor Zhang, you really want me to sing?"
"Why not? You said it yourself that you sing better. Why don't you serenade me?"
"Alright, as the princess commands, this humble servant shall comply. They call me the serenading warrior, heh heh..."
At that, Zhang Yuxing laughed so hard she had to cover her mouth, as if she feared losing her composure.
And then, Liu Zhizhong really did sing.
"Watching the snowfall outside the window, returning to the world we once knew. We chased and frolicked in the snow, leaving footprints etched in my heart..."
"Whenever the snowflakes flutter down, missing you becomes an addiction I cannot shake! Looking at the sky, I earnestly inquire, why did fate have to entangle our paths..."
His magnetic voice, emotional singing, and deeply moving melody, though copied from Wu Bai's "Meeting Again," became exceptionally pleasing to the ear as Liu Zhizhong sang it so clearly and tunefully.
Unaware, Zhang Yuxing was moved just like the lyrics said, "Whenever the snowflakes flutter down, thinking of you is my most painful bond. So many times I've dialed your number, only to silently hang up without a word. Unknowingly, my tears flow endlessly..."
She truly had tears streaming down, her head lowered, hands caressing her cheeks as she cried out in sorrow.
Liu Zhizhong quickly stopped singing, reached for a tissue, and passed it to Zhang Yuxing, saying, "It's supposed to make people happy when someone sings, have I done something wrong to make you cry... sigh... my bad..." Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Zhang Yuxing took the tissue, wiping her tears while glancing at Liu Zhizhong with reproof, "It's all your fault, just because you sing too well. But really, it was very good. Could you sing another one?"
"Ah? What if I make you cry again?"
"You sing, and I promise not to cry!"
Liu Zhizhong secretly played a little trick, thinking if he didn't make her cry, could he still call himself a serenading warrior?