Part 3
Gu Lin didn’t answer, looked at the cups in the cart, then took out the blue one and replaced it with a black one.
One black, one white.
A perfect pair.
They returned home at around 7 pm.
But as Gu Lin said, because they didn’t have to work tomorrow, they could stay up as late as they wanted.
Lin Zheng thought that made sense, and he was more focused on Gu Lin’s cooking.
Gu Lin cooked very seriously, almost as seriously as he worked. Lin Zheng, a kitchen killer, was repeatedly chased out of the kitchen by Gu Lin.
The only thing he could do during dinner preparation was to help Gu Lin serve the finished dishes after an hour.
Gu Lin’s dining table was long. The beautifully plated dishes were arranged on the table. The lights were off, and there were candles on the table, their orange light flickering in the dim space. Lin Zheng sat down.
Gu Lin took off his apron and changed his clothes.
They sat opposite each other, creating a date-like atmosphere.
Gu Lin took the wine that had been chilled in ice, the clear wine seemed to reflect the candlelight, flowing into the transparent wine glasses.
After pouring, Gu Lin placed one in front of Lin Zheng.
A strong fruity aroma mixed with the original fragrance of the wine wafted into Lin Zheng’s nose.
“It smells good.”
Gu Lin smiled across from him, “Try it.”
Lin Zheng picked up the wine glass and took a small sip. Unlike ordinary red wine, this one had a rich fruity aroma. There was a slight spiciness first, followed by a sweetness that filled his mouth, leaving a lingering sweetness even after swallowing.
He had never tasted such delicious wine.
Gu Lin saw Lin Zheng’s enjoyment and felt happy, “I asked a friend at the winery to make it specially. You’re the first to try it.”
Lin Zheng looked at the abundant dinner and savored the wine again.
He felt that Gu Lin was suddenly being so nice to him, either because of a strange wind or…
Thinking of something, Lin Zheng asked seriously, “Gu Lin, tell me, do you have something to tell me tonight?”
He wondered if Gu Lin was going to break up with him tonight. The home-cooked meal, the shrimp paste, the delicious wine—it was like giving a prisoner a delicious last meal before execution.
Suspicious.
Gu Lin’s eyes were startled, “You know?”
He planned to explain the rumors about him being a jerk in the company to Lin Zheng.
He didn’t care about others misunderstanding him, but he didn’t want Lin Zheng to misunderstand.
Lin Zheng: “!”
So that’s what he planned to do!
Seeing Gu Lin about to speak, Lin Zheng quickly stopped him, his expression fierce, “Shut up, whatever you want to say tonight, swallow it! Eat dinner first!”
Dinner was the most important thing now.
And even if he had to speak, he should be the one to speak first!
Gu Lin hesitated, unsure whether it was good or bad.
Gu Lin’s cooking was really amazing. Lin Zheng ate two large bowls of rice and dishes, then leaned back in his chair, rubbing his round belly, and exclaimed his satisfaction.
Gu Lin looked at the cute, chubby person across from him, “Is that enough?”
Lin Zheng indicated he could have two more bottles of wine.
Gu Lin’s eyes softened, “Lin Zheng…”
Lin Zheng knew that now, after dinner, Gu Lin would definitely break up with him. So he waved his hand, asking Gu Lin to pause. Considering that he might not be in the mood to drink if they broke up, he poured the last bit of wine into his glass, and honestly said, “Wait, I’ll finish this first.”
Gu Lin was amused.
In any case, Lin Zheng had made up his mind that he would speak first.
It wasn’t Gu Lin who was going to dump him, but he who was going to dump Gu Lin!
So, after finishing the last bit of wine, with a slightly dizzy head, he stood up, went to Gu Lin, patted his shoulder, and solemnly said, “Okay, you can speak now.”
Lin Zheng added, “No, I also have something to say, I’ll speak first.”
Gu Lin looked at Lin Zheng’s frowning expression, then thought of the rumors about his character in the company, guessing that Lin Zheng had heard them and misunderstood, so he softened his voice, “I’ll speak first, then you’ll understand everything.”
Lin Zheng thought, “If you speak first, how can I maintain my dignity?” So he refused, “I’ll speak first.”
“Be good, let me speak first.”
“No, me first!”
“I’ll speak first.”
“Me first!”
Gu Lin stopped arguing and simply said, “Lin Zheng, about the company…”
Lin Zheng heard Gu Lin speak first and pointed at him, angrily, “The battle hasn’t ended yet, you unfair cheater!”
Lin Zheng said, then suddenly realized, “Wait? You just said the company?”
What company? Wasn’t Gu Lin going to break up with him?
Gu Lin didn’t know why Lin Zheng looked confused.
He pulled Lin Zheng’s arm, letting him sit on his lap, and asked amusingly, “What did you think I was going to say?”
“Ah…” Lin Zheng didn’t know how to respond.
Gu Lin wanted to explain things to him to prevent misunderstandings.
“You must have heard some rumors about me in the company, right?” Gu Lin asked.
Lin Zheng didn’t expect that what Gu Lin had been preparing to tell him all night was this.
“Mm.”
Gu Lin explained seriously, “The rumors that I’m a jerk are false. They were created by my rivals in the company to suppress me. Don’t believe them, don’t listen to them.”
Gu Lin looked at him, his eyes filled with affection, “Just remember, before I met you, I’ve never had such a serious relationship with anyone. No, I haven’t even had a normal relationship. You’re my first, okay?”
Lin Zheng didn’t expect such an unexpected confession.
Wasn’t Gu Lin going to break up with him? Was it not time yet? Or did the plot change again?