Song Ning stared at Mu Chen intently and solemnly asked, "Do you really want to be with me?"
Mu Chen nodded. "Yes!"
Song Ning lowered her eyes, causing her long lashes to fan out under her eyes, as she said, "But I don't know how to be a loving partner."
She had always been up to her neck with her matters, working tirelessly like a spinning top. Fu Le, who had always been her life, would have fun on his own when she was busy. She did not care about what he did when she was not with him. When she had time, she would eat or watch movies with him. That was about the summary of their relationship.
Fu Le was the man her mother had chosen for her, and Aunt Yun Yao vouched for him as well. Perhaps, it was due to these reasons that she did not expect such a tragedy to happen to her like those from the previous generation. She felt she had messed as well. She was not affectionate, or perhaps, she did not know to be affectionate, leading to the current mess.
Mu Chen chuckled before he said reassuringly, "I don't know much either. Why don't we take our time and try to fall in love with each other? Let's interact with each other in the way that we're most comfortable with"
Fall in love with each other?' Song Ning's eyes widened imperceptibly as realization dawned on her. Perhaps, this was the reason she and Fu Le separated. Then, she said decisively, "Alright! Mu Chen. I'm willing to give this a try. However, if one day you decide we're not compatible, you have to promise to be honest with me..."
Mu Chen looked at her earnestly as he interjected, "Don't worry, I won't cheat on you or betray you. I promise you in the name of my beloved Grandma!"
Song Ning was slightly taken aback when she saw how serious he was. When she regained her senses, she said, "Alright, Mu Chen. Let's date! I'm willing to be with you!"
After he inserted the key into the ignition, he ruffled Song Ning's hair again. "It's a promise then."
With this, Song Ning's racing heart gradually calmed down.
...
When Song Ning and Mu Chen arrived at the bank, a staff led them to the safe and left them for privacy.
When Song Ning found the safe according to the number given to her, she was dumbfounded. She had expected a small safe, but the safe in front of her was even taller than her. Flustered and at a loss, she looked at Mu Chen.
Mu Chen gently took the key from her hand and opened the safe for her.
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