Chapter 75: Eyes Too Shallow

"Brother Kai, Brother Kai! I've ordered." Zhang Xinrui called him twice gently.

"Oh, oh, okay." Lu Kai’s expression was very stiff.

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, he felt like he had eaten a whole lemon raw; it was too sour.

Handing the menu to the waiter, Zhang Xinrui turned to look at the position where Tang Song was, seemingly wanting to see what the girl he had a date with looked like.

Immediately after, she was a bit stunned, her expression unnatural: "That girl is so beautiful, the two are quite a match."

"Yeah." Lu Kai nodded hard, "Tang Song, this guy is really deep; he found such an excellent girlfriend without making a sound."

Thinking of the fact that he had just used a show-off tone to talk about Zhang Xinrui, Lu Kai felt a bit flushed.

During college, their college itself had more men than women, so a little bit of beauty was considered a beauty.

Zhang Xinrui from the Electronic Information Engineering major was considered relatively outstanding among them.

But she couldn't compare with that cold-white-skinned girl at all.

However, Lu Kai had self-knowledge; he didn't even have the heart to covet such a girl; at most, he was just sour.

Compared to that, the girl he secretly loved in college was more real.

Just then, the waiter brought their meal.

Lu Kai put a few slices of beef on the grill and greeted enthusiastically: "Come, come, come, eat, eat! I'll grill, you just eat."

"I think grilling meat is also quite interesting, let's do it together."

Zhang Xinrui smiled and took the initiative to pick up the iron tongs to operate.

……

"Ding-dong—" The phone rang.

Tang Song picked it up to look and said: "The person I have a date with is arriving soon, I'll go back first, let's chat later."

"Okay, okay, hurry up and go!" Lu Kai pushed him with a smile, "I'm really curious what that girl looks like, haha."

Watching Tang Song return to his seat, Zhang Xinrui’s eyes shone: "Brother Kai, what does Tang Song do for a living now?"

"He worked in the Imperial Capital before, and after returning to Yancheng, he did development at a trading company, but he just resigned a few days ago."

"Oh, I see." Zhang Xinrui nodded lightly.

"Come, Xinrui, you order, it's getting dark, there will be music performances later, let's eat barbecue, listen to songs, and watch the scenery."

Lu Kai handed the menu over and looked toward the entrance.

He was really curious about what kind of sacred person could make Tang Song, this boring gourd, so active.

This time point happened to be the peak time for customers, and fashionable and sexy young ladies were walking around, very eye-catching.

After a while, a flash of white light flashed across his line of sight.

Lu Kai’s eyelids twitched, his gaze a bit lost.

The white dress shimmered with the luster of a meteor, and the skin exposed to the outside presented a healthy cold white.

The sky was getting dark, the light strips of the rooftop restaurant were all lit up, and the whole floor was in warm tones.

That girl looked exceptionally dazzling.

Plus the sweet looks, soft bangs, slender snow-white neck, and long straight legs.

It felt like a two-dimensional manga heroine.

Simply!

Lu Kai couldn't help but exclaim in his heart: "So damn beautiful!"

The key was that this outfit looked very expensive, and she was carrying a bling-bling bag in her hand.

An absolute Bai Fumei, a man’s ideal type.

Immediately after, he watched as the cold-white-skinned beauty walked to the position where Tang Song was and greeted him sweetly.

Lu Kai’s heart twitched, and his eyes widened instantly.

"This cheese-baked sweet potato is excellent; the salty fragrance of the cheese pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the potato."

"The beef short ribs here are very fresh, so they don't need to be grilled for too long. This is just right—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fresh texture. Give it a try."

…

Throughout the meal, Tang Song acted very gentlemanly and considerate, taking the initiative to help with the grilling and pouring drinks. Having done his homework in advance, he was also very familiar with the signature dishes here.

The bright, clear moon gradually illuminated the starry sky, making the night even more enchanting.

The smile on Tian Jing’s face never faded.

The relationship between the two had unknowingly grown much closer, and they could now be considered true friends.

On the stage at the edge of the rooftop, a few people appeared at some point.

The surrounding diners immediately began to discuss it with excitement.

"The music performance is starting! It looks like it’s the resident singer from the bar downstairs!"

"Live singing and playing, I love it!"

"Quick, quick, quick, open your phones to take photos and videos; I’m going to post this to my Moments later."

…

On stage, the handsome restaurant manager held the microphone and said loudly, "Good evening, everyone! Thank you all for coming to New Lane! Performing for you tonight is our old friend Karl, a freedom-loving Sagittarius who excels at blues, pop, and folk. Our Douyin livestream is also broadcasting the performance simultaneously; you’re welcome to come to the livestream and request songs! Come On!"

Accompanied by his passionate opening, the music started instantly.

A singer wearing a leather jacket and jeans walked onto the stage, holding a guitar in his hand.

Tian Jing looked toward the stage with curiosity and laughed, "The catering industry is becoming more and more competitive; it’s really hard to stand out without some unique features. Even an open-air barbecue place like this has hired a resident singer. But it’s quite nice to be able to listen to music while eating."

"It is indeed competitive." Tang Song nodded, but his gaze shifted to the guitar in the leather-clad man's hands, his hands itching.

After coming out of the dream dungeon, he still retained all the experiences, insights, and skills related to the guitar; he was a true guitar genius.

At this moment, looking at the guitar not far away, he felt a bit restless.

Karl, the singer who had finished setting up his equipment on stage, gently plucked the strings, and the "ding-dong" sound of the guitar spread through the speakers.

He lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice, "I’d like to dedicate the song 'You Are the Human April Day' to everyone. I hope that in this April, everyone can be together with the person they like."

As soon as he finished speaking, the soft and melodious intro began.

"BGM: Crossing mountains and rivers to embrace you, no matter how big the waves, we are together

Hearing the most beautiful memories, all the news about you

…"

The melody of this song was light, smooth, and the lyrics were very beautiful—simple, easy to sing, and highly catchy.

Below the stage, many customers raised their phones, and some were even humming along softly.

Tian Jing also smiled and took a few photos, commenting, "It sounds good, and the guitar playing is also excellent."

After saying that, she sang a couple of lines along with the music.

Her voice was fresh and sweet, very pleasant to hear.

Tang Song placed a piece of meat onto her plate and asked, "You sing very well too; you must really like music in your daily life, right?"

"Mhm, our department often goes singing for team building. Du Shaokai from your department joins us occasionally. To be honest, he’s quite thick-skinned; he always uses our department’s team-building budget, haha."

Tang Song nodded slightly, an idea suddenly forming in his mind.

The [Dating First Experience] mission clearly stated that the higher the peak of the date partner's satisfaction during the date, the richer the gift bag reward.

During a date, the partner's satisfaction level is essentially determined by the level of surprise the other party provides.

His current appearance, wealth, and substance were not considered outstanding in front of Tian Jing.

The only thing that could be considered exceptional was this guitar performance skill and talent brought back from the dream.

Thinking of this, Tang Song’s gaze toward Xiao Jing became intense.

My wealthy friend, your perspective is still too narrow; you haven't seen a true guitar master!