Chapter 209 : Kiss on the Ferris Wheel
Chapter 209: Kiss on the Ferris Wheel
It wasn't easy waiting for the voice on the other end of the phone to stop.
Chen Fan could only smile bitterly and put the phone to his ear, chuckling, "I'm just trying to discuss this with you. If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work. Why are you getting so frantic?"
Ding Dian's annoyed voice came through, "The thing I regret the most is agreeing to your invitation to work at the club."
"Working these past few days, my life expectancy has been shortened by several years..."
Chen Fan laughed wryly, "It's not that serious. Here's what we'll do, I'll give you a raise, and when we get through this busy period, I'll give you an extended vacation..."
"Spare me the chatter. The fewer calls you make to me, the longer I'll live."
Chen Fan carefully probed, "Really can't help at all?"
Ding Dian: "I... xx (beep beep)..."
Chen Fan decisively hung up the phone, avoiding having his ancestors greeted warmly by Ding Dian.
Since Ding Dian was unwilling to help, he would have to think of another way.
Chen Fan called the club's duty phone again.
"Hello."
Sure enough, Old Feng was still on duty at this hour.
Chen Fan said, "It's me."
Feng Pojun: "Boss?"
Chen Fan: "Old Feng, I have a few things to tell you, take note."
"Just a moment."
Feng Pojun quickly found paper and a pen.
"Boss, go ahead."
Chen Fan rapidly listed a long string of items.
"That's all for now, these are what I can think of for the time being. I'll add to it whenever I remember more."
"Get these items bought when you have time."
"Get the money for the purchases from Manager Ding tomorrow."
Feng Pojun hesitated, "I still have some money on me."
"Keep things separate," Chen Fan remembered one more thing, "Here's what we'll do, tomorrow get a bit more money from Manager Ding, and buy a cell phone while you're at it, so I can contact you more easily."
"Got it."
After hanging up, Chen Fan excitedly rubbed his hands together. It would be July soon.
It was time to give Su Ruochu a little birthday surprise.
Ma Xiaoshuai had booked the beach resort package for two days and one night. So they would have another full day to play tomorrow.
Today was free activity time, and Chen Fan had gone out early with Su Ruochu.
At an old woman's stall selling breakfast by the roadside, the two of them ate together.
Su Ruochu had a small appetite and only ate a little bit.
The remaining large portion of porridge and buns were all taken by Chen Fan, who wolfed them down clean.
After breakfast, the two strolled hand-in-hand along the beach.
Su Ruochu wasn't wearing the swimsuit Chen Fan had picked out, but instead a white floral print sundress.
This dress was also from their last shopping trip, personally selected by Chen Fan.
Seeing others wearing straw hats, Chen Fan immediately pulled Su Ruochu to a stall selling them.
After some bargaining, Su Ruochu's head now sported a new straw hat and a pretty pair of large sunglasses.
Chen Fan seemed to have developed a shopping addiction, anything he fancied and thought suited Su Ruochu, he had to have her try it on...
Su Ruochu couldn't help but gently remind him, "This is a tourist area, so many things are overpriced. And they might not even be genuine."
Chen Fan laughed, "My wife is already trying to save me money."
"Alright, I'll listen to you, let's go do something else."
Chen Fan looked around, "Snorkeling? Surfing, jet skis?"
Su Ruochu shook her head, "No going in the water, it's too unsafe."
Chen Fan could only continue suggesting, "Then how about some other water activities?"
Su Ruochu reminded him, "I checked earlier, our tickets don't include those recreational activities. If we want to do them, we'd have to buy separate tickets. They're really expensive."
Chen Fan was amused and pinched Su Ruochu's little nose.
"You really are a thrifty, virtuous wife. But don't worry, I can afford to pay for you to have fun."
With that, he pulled Su Ruochu towards the nearest ticket booth without waiting for her response.
"Let's go."
Water slides, rapid river rafting, roller coasters... Today, Chen Fan had decided to go all out.
Chen Fan accompanied Su Ruochu to experience one activity after another that she showed interest in.
Seeing that Su Ruochu liked the rapid river rafting, Chen Fan went with her three times.
By the time they came out, the two of them were completely drenched.
Beside them was a swimming pool, and Chen Fan jumped in, reaching out his hand to Su Ruochu.
"Come in, I'll support you."
Su Ruochu shook her head with a reddened face, "No, my clothes would get soaked."
Chen Fan: "There's no one else around here. It's fine."
Su Ruochu: "Still no, I'll just sunbathe here and it'll dry soon."
Seeing a cold drinks stall nearby, Su Ruochu went over and bought two iced beverages.
But when she returned, she found Chen Fan doing the doggy paddle in the shallow area of the pool.
His hands had been paddling for a while, but his body remained motionless.
A group of kids around were laughing loudly at the sight.
When Su Ruochu came back, Chen Fan finally stopped doggy paddling and stood up, only to find the pool water only reached his thighs.
"You all keep playing, my girlfriend is here."
Chen Fan grinned and showed off to the kids, "How about that? Isn't my girlfriend pretty?"
"Pretty."
Chen Fan: "Call her sister-in-law."
Kid: "Hello sister."
"Aiya."
Su Ruochu smiled beautifully and gently ruffled the child's head.
"You're so well-spoken."
Holding a drink in one hand and lightly looping her other arm around Chen Fan's, Su Ruochu giggled, "Why did you wander into the kids' area?"
Chen Fan sheepishly replied, "Only after going in did I realize I can't really swim very well."
"Dear wife, I heard there may be an apocalypse in the future, like the whole world getting flooded... If we don't know how to swim by then, we'll be in trouble."
"Why don't we start learning swimming together tomorrow?"
Su Ruochu glanced at Chen Fan, as if seeing right through him with one look.
"You haven't forgotten about that swimsuit you bought, have you?"
Chen Fan smiled: "You're misunderstanding me. Actually, whether you wear it or not, I really don't mind as long as you're willing to learn swimming with me."
Su Ruochu's pretty face turned red, "You...pervert."
Chen Fan looked puzzled, "What did I say? How am I a pervert?"
Su Ruochu pouted, "I'm not telling."
After finishing their drinks, Su Ruochu pointed to the Ferris wheel in the distance.
"One last ride, why don't we go on the Ferris wheel?"
"Let's go!"
They queued up, bought tickets, and by the time it was their turn, there was one vacant spot left.
As the height gradually increased, Su Ruochu noticed in surprise that Chen Fan beside her had unconsciously tensed up his body.
Looking closer, she noticed Chen Fan had turned pale and had tiny beads of sweat on his forehead.
Su Ruochu asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Chen Fan shook his head.
Su Ruochu: "Don't tell me you're afraid of heights?"
Chen Fan smiled bitterly, "I've never realized I was afraid of heights before."
Even in his previous life, Chen Fan could be certain he did not have a fear of heights.
Could it be that after being reborn, he had gone through some changes?
Seeing the cold sweat increasing on Chen Fan's forehead, Su Ruochu nervously grabbed his hand.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault, I shouldn't have suggested this ride."
Chen Fan forced out a smile.
"It's not your fault, I didn't know I was a little afraid of heights myself..."
Su Ruochu used her hand to cover Chen Fan's eyes.
"Don't look down, just imagine you're on flat ground."
"It's best to find something to divert your attention..."
Seeing the worried look on Su Ruochu's face, Chen Fan smiled reassuringly.
"I'm fine, I'll be okay in a bit..."
Before he could finish, Su Ruochu suddenly took the initiative to lean over, her cherry lips sealing the words Chen Fan was about to say.
Chen Fan's eyes widened as his hands gripped the handrails tightly.
He felt a swirling dizziness.
Mom, I've been forced into a kiss.