My Aloof Husband Can't Stop His Devoted Affection

The two chose a high-end Chinese restaurant, where soft, melodious music wove through every corner of the place. Guided by the waiter, they settled at a table in the center of the restaurant. Although it was Cen Jin who invited, Yun Qi, ever the gentleman, let her order. Cen Jin, seeing his insistence, didn’t decline further and ordered a few signature dishes of the restaurant.

"How have you been lately?" After the waiter left with their menu, Yun Qi’s gentle gaze lightly studied her as he softly inquired.

"Mm, quite well." Cen Jin sipped from her glass of water, smiling as she replied.

Seeing her smile, her graceful demeanor tinged with an air of vitality, a trace of amusement and a hint of profound sentiment passed through Yun Qi’s eyes.

It was already seven-thirty by the time they finished eating. Yun Qi instinctively reached for the bill, but Cen Jin stopped him, saying she’d feel more burdened if he paid again and it’d make her too embarrassed to see him next time. Yun Qi smiled helplessly and conceded to her wishes.

As they left the restaurant, dusk had fallen, and the street was bathed in the dazzling colors of neon lights. The sky, a serene expanse, was shrouded by thin clouds that veiled the light of the silvery crescent moon.

"You really went to some expense. As it happens, it’s our first time having a proper meal together, and having you pay is really..." Yun Qi turned slightly, his words carrying a tinge of apology.