Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 87 First Date

Chapter 87: Chapter 87 First Date

Shen Siyuan decided to treat Ruan Hongzhuang to a meal at a tiny diner with only three tables.

Although this breakfast diner has been here for over ten years, it has quite a few die-hard fans.

Some regular customers who have moved away still make special trips back occasionally.

The diner’s decor is outdated, with peeling plaster on the walls, but the cleanliness of the tables is maintained.

"Don’t mind it?" Shen Siyuan asked Ruan Hongzhuang with a smile.

"Why would I mind? Back when I was in school, Taozi and I often dined at similar small eateries." Ruan Hongzhuang responded indifferently.

Although she comes from a well-off family, she isn’t a delicate princess; she can handle both good and tough times.

"Then please, have a seat."

Shen Siyuan pulled out a chair for her, and she sat down without any pretense.

At that moment, Shen Siyuan noticed that she had a fuller and more lifted backside than her shoulders, which he hadn’t noticed last time when she wore a skirt; today, despite wearing jeans, she had been walking alongside him, so it had escaped his attention.

However, Shen Siyuan quickly averted his gaze after a glance, as it was impolite to keep staring at someone’s backside.

Nevertheless, Ruan Hongzhuang’s arrival did attract quite a bit of attention from others in the diner.

The breakfast items here indeed are quite greasy, whether it’s steamed buns, fried dough sticks or spring rolls, all rich in oil and meat.

But since Ruan Hongzhuang likes spicy food, she should be able to handle it.

After all, no one who likes their spice mild would find any charm in a flamboyantly insipid dish.

As expected, Shen Siyuan picked several items that especially pleased her, especially the soup, which she really enjoyed.

"What is this soup called?"

"It’s kelp soup, but it’s made with chicken broth, and then shredded chicken, shrimp, vermicelli, and starch are added to thicken it..."

"As for the chili, I added it just for you, thinking you might like it."

Ruan Hongzhuang nodded, pulled out a tissue to wipe the corners of her mouth; her lips turned a bright red from the chili, more captivating than any lipstick.

"I don’t know why, but although I’m from Si Ming, I’ve loved spicy food since I was a child. My grandma used to say that I must have been a girl from Sichuan in my former life..."

Ruan Hongzhuang was quite talkative and approached everything gracefully and confidently.

Speaking of Ruan Hongzhuang’s grandmother, she surprisingly didn’t accompany Ruan Hongzhuang today, probably to avoid disrupting their date.

However, Shen Siyuan wouldn’t have minded if she came.

The elderly lady was knowledgeable and elegant, speaking in a measured and peaceful manner, and he found it comforting to talk to her.

He also enjoyed hearing about Ruan Hongzhuang’s past from her grandma.

After breakfast, they left the eatery, and it wasn’t even eight o’clock yet; the weather was still pleasantly cool.

"Where to now?" Ruan Hongzhuang asked, looking completely at ease with letting him decide.

"I promised a mountain hike, can’t back out now, let’s go. There’s a bus stop ahead that goes directly to Wild Deer Ridge."

Bin Hai doesn’t have a subway; only buses and trams, mainly due to geographic factors and a smaller permanent population, so there’s no subway system.

But riding the bus has its perks.

Bin Hai’s natural scenery is beautiful; riding the bus allows views of the blue sky, sea, coconut trees, and omnipresent flowers and plants.

Taking the subway would mean missing these beautiful sights, hidden away in the dark underground.

"The reason I chose to start a business in Bin Hai, partly was Taozi’s influence, and partly because of Bin Hai’s beautiful landscape. Of course, it also aligns with my family’s shipping business; considering all these factors together, I chose to stay in Bin Hai..."

The bus wasn’t too crowded, hosting primarily tourists traveling during the school holidays, many parents bringing their children to Bin Hai for a vacation.

They found seats at the back of the bus, enjoying the scenic view through the window while casually chatting.

Ruan Hongzhuang talked a lot about herself, and Shen Siyuan was no exception. Dating is a process of mutual understanding.

Life is really amazing, one born in Si Ming, and the other in Qionghai, their lives were not supposed to intersect, but fate had them meet.

Of course, if strictly speaking, Shen Siyuan isn’t really from Qionghai, but from Lu City.

When the two got off the bus, it was already past eight, and the sun was getting fierce.

"The sun is too harsh, and you didn’t bring anything for shade."

Shen Siyuan saw her empty-handed, not even carrying a bag, and couldn’t help but find it amusing. Usually, girls carry a bag when they go out, whether they need it or not.

"Traveling light, carrying too much is only a burden, and I did apply sunscreen before leaving," Ruan Hongzhuang extended her fair and delicate arm.

"Wait a moment."

Shen Siyuan saw someone selling sun hats nearby, so he walked over.

"How much for the hats?"

"Eighty."

Hearing this, Shen Siyuan was taken aback; a simple sun hat made of two layers of fabric was priced at eighty.

But thinking about being at a tourist spot, it wasn’t surprising after all, especially since Bin Hai’s prices have always been high.

Still, Shen Siyuan bargained, and finally bought a hat for sixty.

Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t follow him, and stood under the shade of a tree nearby watching.

Holding the beige sun hat, Shen Siyuan walked over and placed it on her head.

"Try it, see if it fits."

Ruan Hongzhuang took out her phone, checked it in the mirror, then happily snapped two photos, seeming very satisfied.

"Do you not need one?"

"No, my skin is thick, I’m not afraid of the sun."

He spoke the truth; having practiced the Great Arhat Eighteen Forms to the Second Stage, how could he fear the scorching sun.

Ruan Hongzhuang chuckled and said, "Who talks about themselves like that? Let me buy one for you."

She was about to go over, but Shen Siyuan grabbed her hand.

"I don’t need it, it’s not about the money, I truly don’t need it. Do I look like someone who needs a sun hat?"

Ruan Hongzhuang glanced at Shen Siyuan, her gaze sweeping across his chest and arms, her cheeks slightly reddening.

Today, Shen Siyuan wore a white sleeveless round-neck vest and loose wide-leg pants.

This outfit fully displayed his perfect physique, broad shoulders, and long arms with distinct muscle lines, like a majestic lion, exuding masculine charm.

Ruan Hongzhuang’s hand was held by Shen Siyuan, and with the two of them so close, she could almost feel the masculine hormones emanating from his body, which made her blush and feel somewhat flustered.

Shen Siyuan held onto her hand and never let go, Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t struggle, tacitly agreeing.

Thus, the two of them climbed the mountain hand in hand.

Along the way, they chatted and laughed, their relationship warming up quickly, and from the foot to the top of the mountain, it was no longer Shen Siyuan holding Ruan Hongzhuang’s hand.

Instead, she actively held onto Shen Siyuan’s arm, her smile blooming like flowers.

Shen Siyuan chose to climb the mountain with deliberation; although the weather was hot, Wild Deer Ridge was not very high. Moreover, with the sea nearby and abundant trees, it was cooler on the mountain than at the base.

"Does this look alright?"

Ruan Hongzhuang turned her back to the sea, striking a pose for Shen Siyuan to take a picture.

From the summit, the entire sea was visible, the sky clear and the view spectacular, making one feel as if in a painting, an almost surreal beauty.

Just then, suddenly a message came, interrupting Shen Siyuan’s picture-taking.

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