Chapter 26: Daily Life with Gangan

During the meal, Wang Zhen talked about the date tonight: "Liu Yuting asked me to meet at a popular restaurant in the city center tonight, saying to try a new type of French cuisine, it seems to be six or seven hundred per person, and my heart aches a bit."

Li Yan smiled: "A meal of six or seven hundred, and your heart aches? The supermarket business at home isn't bad, relax. Chasing a girl always requires some investment."

Wang Zhen sighed: "Yes, invest a bit. This money doesn't count for much, the key is I have to be able to chat and show myself."

Li Yan comforted: "Just be natural, no need to force yourself to show anything, just show your reliability and sincerity."

After the meal, Li Yan paid the bill, swiping the card without hesitation.

Wang Zhen sighed: "I really have to work harder, so I don't always let you treat me."

Li Yan smiled without saying a word.

To him, this bit of spending was small money, no need to haggle over every ounce.

Wang Zhen giggled: "Then I wish you a pleasant evening."

The two parted ways; Wang Zhen went home to prepare well, while Li Yan went home to rest a bit.

He had run in the morning, taken the exam, and was still able to hold up with his physical strength, but it was best to take a nap, as he had to meet Gangan in the evening.

After returning home, his parents hadn't returned from work, Li Yan turned on the air conditioning to a comfortable temperature and poured a glass of ice water.

Then he sat in front of the computer to export some of the materials shot yesterday and today, and browsed the photos initially.

With the blessing of the Leica Q2, the quality of the photos he shot was high, and even without post-processing, they were already outstanding.

Flipping through Gangan's photos, he couldn't help but raise his mouth; this girl was indeed cute, a bit petite, yet didn't lose her feminine charm.

2 million fans wasn't a small number locally, belonging to a medium-to-high internet celebrity, although she couldn't compare with first-line big internet celebrities, she was already a top-tier in a fourth or fifth-tier city like Luzhong City.

Her pursuers naturally wouldn't be few, but she could have a good impression of Li Yan, which showed that Li Yan's temperament, spending, and conversation were indeed different.

Li Yan picked two beautiful portraits and sent them to Gangan with his phone. "Look at these two, do you like them?"

Gangan replied quickly: "Like! Too beautiful! This lighting, skin tone, and composition are all super great!"

Li Yan: "I'll treat you to a meal tonight, let's look at the video materials together, and I'll give you some suggestions, how about that?"

Gangan replied: "Alright, you set the time and place. You're really too helpful, I'm embarrassed to keep asking you for help."

Li Yan sent a smiling emoji: "It's okay, I'm willing to help friends. It's rare for you to have a suitable shooting opportunity, let's communicate more."

Thinking for a moment, Li Yan decided to book a Chinese restaurant with an elegant environment and a private room—"Linhu Pavilion."

A semi-private restaurant in the suburbs, the average cost was six or seven hundred, but it won in being quiet and the dishes were exquisite.

He called the restaurant to book a private room for two, saying he would arrive at seven-thirty, and the other party confirmed immediately.

After agreeing on the time with Gangan, he flipped through the messages again.

Shen Qingyue sent another WeChat: "Don't forget noon the day after tomorrow."

Li Yan only replied: "Got it, will contact you then."

The attitude was neither cold nor hot, maintaining a moderate distance.

Shen Qingyue must have doubts in her heart, but Li Yan didn't intend to explain too much.

After confirming the dinner arrangement, Li Yan closed the computer and walked to the balcony.

The balcony was decorated with a pot of green dill and a few succulents, and the sunlight cast a bright spot on the floor through the glass.

He stretched his arms lightly, moved his cervical spine, and the soft wind blew in from the half-open window.

He was considering future itineraries: after finishing Subject Two, the remaining Subject Three and Subject Four had to wait for notification, no rush to handle.

He should be able to complete the morning run task in these few days, and then he could clear these local social relationships without being overly entangled.

After another week or two, he planned to go to Shudu in advance to see the environment of Sichuan University.

He was admitted to the Advertising major, Sichuan University was a 985 prestigious school, and the registration time was in early September, but he didn't want to wait until before registration to go.

He wanted to rent a house in advance, adapt to the pace of life first, familiarize himself with the food and routes around the school, and feel the rich life atmosphere of Shudu.

As for the girls, he was full of expectations for Sichuan girls.

Since ancient times, Sichuan has produced beauties, which was an attraction point for him.

Now that he had plenty of money, there was no pressure to rent a house in Shudu.

As long as he found a suitable community to live in, strolled around malls and cafes in his spare time, and saw if he could meet new friends.

This lifestyle was very natural for Li Yan; he had always been a person willing to try new environments and new circles.

Thinking of this, he was full of confidence in the future.

Now there was no need to rush to carry out any big projects, just grasp the relaxed time in front of him.

He decided to take a nap for half an hour, then get up around five o'clock to shower and change clothes, and set off to the "Linhu Pavilion" restaurant to wait for Gangan.

Although the consumption in this restaurant wasn't low, he didn't hesitate to spend money now, quite a god-level rich man but not flashy, using money to create a high-quality living atmosphere for himself.

At dusk, Li Yan went out again, changed into a fresh linen shirt and light-colored trousers, and a pair of Gucci white shoes on his feet, clean and elegant.

He sprayed a little light perfume on himself, not thick or strong, giving people a sense of freshness in the summer night.

Taking a taxi to "Linhu Pavilion," he watched the sun gradually setting on the road, and the city lights began to appear.

The restaurant was by the lake, named Linhu Pavilion, which sounded very literary.

The consumption wasn't exaggerated, it was just the right choice for his level, less flashy than Yunjingxuan, and more natural.

Private rooms needed to be booked in advance; Li Yan reported his name, and the waiter led him into the room immediately.

The private room wasn't big, but it was decorated exquisitely, with a faint woody fragrance.

Leaning against the window, one could see the shimmering lake surface, and a few water birds swept across the night sky.

He put down the camera bag and asked the waiter for a pot of white tea and ice water first.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, Gangan arrived.

She pushed the door and entered, wearing a light pink camisole top and a pair of white casual pants, stepping on a pair of thin-strapped sandals, her long hair draped over her shoulders, looking relaxed yet with a touch of sexiness.

Seeing Li Yan, she smiled: "Changed places? Thought you'd book a high-end Western restaurant again."

Li Yan smiled slightly: "The environment here is quiet, suitable for talking. What do you want to drink? I ordered a pot of white tea, or you can order some cool fruit juice."

Gangan walked to the window: "This lake view is really good, is there fruit juice? I want watermelon juice."

Li Yan greeted the waiter: "A glass of watermelon juice, and then serve a few of your signature dishes, such as secret spicy snails, white-cut chicken, and then a steamed sea bass and seasonal vegetables, and a wild mushroom stew with better quality. No need for too much, just the two of us."

The waiter recorded the order and turned to leave. Gangan looked at him and couldn't help but sigh: "Are you very familiar with these restaurants?"

Li Yan said lightly: "Strolled around a lot usually, naturally know which one is quiet and which one is suitable for chatting. I don't like noisy places, and talking to someone with temperament like you requires an appropriate environment." ===== CHAPTER 27 =====