Li Qingshen nodded slightly and shifted his body with an air of grace. He stared at Ling Momo and began to speak slowly, "Hagen Dazs was born here in 1921."
"This villa belonged to Reuben Masters, Reuben Masters... is the father of Hagen Dazs."
"Reuben Masters was Polish, who later immigrated to America. Initially, he sold juice frost in New York. Over time, many videos had preservatives and stabilizers added, which greatly diminished the quality of the ice cream."
"Later, Reuben Masters made a vow to create ice cream of pure and high quality, an excellent ambiance; and then we had what we now eat as Hagen Dazs."
Li Qingshen’s voice was exceptionally pleasant as he calmly narrated the origin of Hagen Dazs ice cream to Ling Momo.
As Ling Momo ate Hagen Dazs, she listened to Li Qingshen’s words, occasionally lifting her head to glance at him. His backdrop was a vast array of sunlight, indescribably bright; in that moment, Ling Momo felt as if she were in a dream.
"Hagen Dazs is a classic among ice creams. It’s commonly said that as cars have Rolls Royce, ice cream has Hagen Dazs; of course, what’s most astonishing are those few classic advertisement slogans, the first being ’Every moment with you, every moment with love.’"
Li Qingshen’s gaze into Ling Momo’s eyes became particularly intense, his voice growing deeper with affection, "The second is that often in unexpected moments, it brings you the most meticulous and considerate care."
When Li Qingshen reached this point, he suddenly paused; after a long moment, he continued, "And the last one..."
Hearing Li Qingshen pause abruptly, Ling Momo also looked up at him, "Hmm?"
Li Qingshen’s gaze into Ling Momo’s eyes grew fervent as he spoke again, "It is the slogan for Hagen Dazs in China, and it’s the most beautiful..."
Upon hearing of the Chinese Hagen Dazs advert, Ling Momo instantly smiled broadly and interrupted Li Qingshen eagerly, "I know this one!"
Ling Momo tilted her head, biting her spoon in anticipation as she spoke, "Love her, take her to Hagen Dazs!"
In that instant Li Qingshen’s eyes shone brightly as he locked gazes with Ling Momo, his eyes flickering with an unreadable mist and depth. He nodded gently and repeated, with deep affection and clarity, the words Ling Momo had said, "Love her, take her to Hagen Dazs." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel⸺fire.net
It was rare for Ling Momo to see Li Qingshen so tender and affectionate; in that moment, as she looked into his eyes, her vision blurred slightly.
Li Qingshen continued to gaze at Ling Momo, his eyes full of gentle warmth.
He had come to New York solely to bring her to the homeland of Hagen Dazs, to take her for Hagen Dazs ice cream.
Because loving her meant taking her to Hagen Dazs.
The two exchanged looks for a long time, so long that the ice cream in front of Ling Momo began to melt slightly.
Finally, Li Qingshen shifted slightly and noticed Ling Momo’s long hair had fallen onto the Hagen Dazs, catching some cream. He naturally reached out with a napkin to gently wipe it away, startling the still dazed Ling Momo.