I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 728 Digging One’s Own Grave

Chapter 728: Chapter 728 Digging One’s Own Grave

Tang Yuchan lowered her voice on purpose when she spoke the latter sentence, not wanting to be overheard by the person on the other side of the phone. Nevertheless, her subdued tone was still loud enough for Shen Dong to hear. Hearing her, Shen Dong almost laughed out loud. Indeed, the ginger is spicier the older it gets, he mused. In this regard, no one could surpass Kang Yue’s sister Tang Yuchan. No wonder she could always trick him like that.

With such clever ploys amounting to 801, he admitted defeat. He sighed, deciding to try and appease her. Helping a little was still better than nothing, after all. Except for a few things he couldn’t cover, everything else was manageable. So he agreed, saying, "Rest assured, I understand.

We’ve been good teammates for so many years, how could we lack such understanding between us? Trust me, go to sleep. Tonight, I’ll make him ask you out and treat you to a good meal. You two can bond a bit more and clear up any misunderstandings. This way you won’t have to feel so awkward around each other anymore, right?"

After speaking, Shen Dong threw a knowing glance at Zhang Tao, who listened in a bit confused. Why couldn’t he hear the voice on the other end all of a sudden? Had Shen Dong lowered his volume? No, he wanted to listen too. What was his crush saying about him? Hopefully, it wasn’t anything bad.

Then Shen Dong suddenly agreed to something and looked at him with that look. Zhang Tao felt that something wasn’t quite right but he couldn’t just grab the phone suddenly; all he could do was wait.

Zhang Tao’s expression said it all and Shen Dong could tell this simpleton knew nothing about the situation. After observing Zhang Tao, Shen Dong reassured him, "Don’t worry, it’s nothing bad. I’ve got everything arranged for you two. Just wait and I will send you to this place."

Shen Dong then hung up the call, and what they had discussed remained unknown to Zhang Tao, who was only told to prepare properly for the evening. Throughout the meal, Zhang Tao ate with an absent mind.

Unable to hold back any longer, Zhang Tao burst out, "What is it? Mr. Shen, don’t just speak halfway. Do you know how anxious you’re making me? If you have something to say, just say it. I can handle it."

"I told you, it’s nothing bad. Just check your phone. She probably already added you back. If you don’t accept it now, she might get upset later. I won’t be helping you then, so first check your phone before deciding," Shen Dong responded, returning to his meal.

While continuing to eat his carefully prepared feast, Shen Dong thought how he had kindly taken this kid out for a good meal, but he just wasn’t appreciative. Preoccupied and inattentive, the latter didn’t seem to realize what was happening. Truly, the effort seemed wasted on him, Shen Dong reflected. Next time, he wouldn’t bring him along.

He might as well have taken his girlfriend, who would have appreciated the meal far more. As for this interaction, he had no desire to experience it again. What did he get for all the money and effort he spent? Not even a thank you. To top it off, he had to merrily forgive being disliked by his own staff because of this kid.

Only then did Zhang Tao remember that he might have been added back as a contact, so he quickly checked his phone. Sure enough, he was added and even received a friendly sticker from her. Feeling elated, Zhang Tao thought about how a great weight had been lifted from his heart.

He hurriedly replied with a super happy sticker, only to see the message from the other side saying, "I heard you’re treating me to dinner tonight. Where are we eating? Have you decided yet? I didn’t expect that, despite you being a blockhead, you could be quite romantic when you put your mind to it."

On the other side, Tang Yuchan was actually feeling quite embarrassed, especially after hearing Shen Dong mention the romantic surprise he had planned. Despite her shyness, she couldn’t contain her excitement and hinted to Zhang Tao what was going to happen, leaving him completely bewildered about when he promised any such thing.

Then, putting together what Shen Dong had just said about making him go to that place later, Zhang Tao realized it was all arranged by Shen Dong. Grabbing Shen Dong’s arm, Zhang Tao said, "I don’t know the first thing about setting up surprises. What should I do now? Do I need to decorate a venue, or check out which restaurant is better to eat at?

Oh man, I’m in so much trouble now. I still have a ton of work unfinished, and I won’t be able to complete it now—I have to go out tonight." Zhang Tao was nervous but knowing everything was already arranged for him, he felt compelled to go regardless.

In a fluster, Zhang Tao opened his phone and started searching: what do you do for a first date? What should you prepare? The answers were varied and messy. He looked around and finally pinned down a very detailed plan, finding himself too anxious to eat lunch.

Looking at him, Shen Dong was on the verge of laughing at his pitiful state. Some people, like Zhang Tao, never having been through this before, started rambling in panic. "Why so anxious now? It’s not even evening yet. Plus, I’ve already scoped out that restaurant for you; its ambiance and scenery are top-notch.

With you two going there, your feelings for each other will rise rapidly. Aren’t you eager to enter the flirting phase soon? That place is perfect—it’s a well-known spot for couples after all. I’ve been there a few times; it has great reviews. You could try taking her there for a romantic evening.

I’m sure once you get there, you’ll know what to do. You don’t need to look up all this nonsense online, it’s not going to help you. You’re better off following your heart. That’s much simpler.

If you keep trying to recall what you read online when you’re there, I know you well enough to say that you should just not think too much.

Go with the flow, do what feels right, and you’ll be fine. If you believe what I’m saying, go with it. If not, keep searching online."