nycdaug Chapter 462 'First Date' [4000]
Chapter 462 'First Date' [4000]
Ding Yuning is aware of all the feelings of being "attracted" that he expresses.
Both must be controlled within the range of "treating the other person as a substitute" and "liking but restraining".
All of Bing Xin's attempts to get close to him were simply due to the surveillance of the dark shadow in the dark.
Although he intended to cooperate with Bingxin so as to prevent the Demon Lord of Phantom Eyes from thinking that she was useless and punishing her.
But true consideration is to respect and understand Bing Xin's identity and position.
He also had to find the right balance to deceive the black shadow without making Bing Xin feel uncomfortable or stressed.
Instead of using this disguised closeness to convince yourself and then submissively take advantage of the other person.
The afternoon sun shines through the restaurant's glass windows, casting warm spots of light on the table.
Ding Yuning watched Bing Xin put down her chopsticks, with a hint of satisfaction and imperceptible nervousness on her face.
Bing Xin rubbed her belly lightly, narrowed her eyes slightly, and said with a relaxed smile:
"It's no wonder that this is a restaurant you recommended, Ye Ning. I'm so full after eating here~"
Then, trying to appear natural, he suggested to Ding Yuning with a hint of shyness and reluctance:
"Ye Ning, should we... go for a walk nearby to help digest our food?
I happen to know there is a small park not far from here, with a nice environment and it’s quite quiet.”
Her proposal was tentative, and her eyes showed just the right amount of anticipation, like a shy girl who had mustered up the courage to invite her crush.
Ding Yuning understood that this was part of her mission and she needed to spend as much time with him as possible.
Ding Yuning naturally cooperated, immediately returned a gentle smile, nodded and agreed:
"Of course, I'm a little full too. It would be nice to take a walk after dinner. How about you lead the way?"
Bing Xin breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a more genuine smile, "Yeah!"
The two walked out of the restaurant side by side and blended into the lazy afternoon street crowd.
The sun was shining brightly, the breeze was not dry, and the leaves of the sycamore trees by the roadside were rustling.
Bing Xin walked half a step to the side of Ding Yuning, trying to maintain a relaxed and happy expression.
Occasionally point to the flower shop or specialty shop on the roadside and say a few words.
Ding Yuning listened quietly, occasionally responding to Bing Xin at the right time.
Ding Yuning's gaze was always gentle, maintaining a distance that was neither distant nor overly close.
He noticed that Bing Xin would occasionally unconsciously tighten the fingertips of her arms around him.
Or when there is a break in the topic, his eyes will briefly drift away, with a hint of tension that is hard to capture.
Ding Yuning knew that these reactions were not because of him, but came from the pressure and disguised discomfort deep in her heart.
But he said nothing. When she moved a little closer to avoid pedestrians, he naturally moved sideways to make room for her to avoid any inadvertent touch.
The atmosphere of the walk was peaceful and harmonious. To outsiders, it looked like a young couple who had just started dating, had some affection for each other but were a little reserved.
Bing Xin tried hard to play her role and shared some interesting stories about the National Taiwan University campus.
Although her "student" identity was fake, in order to avoid making any mistakes, she specifically consulted a female student from National Taiwan University.
Ding Yuning plays a listener who is attracted by Bing Xin's face and the innocence she deliberately displays.
Before they knew it, they had arrived at the entrance of the small park mentioned by Bing Xin.
The park is not big, with green trees and a few couples or elderly people resting on the benches.
The two walked quietly in the park, listening to the chirping of unknown species of birds.
"Ye Ning."
After an unknown amount of time, Bing Xin suddenly called Ding Yuning's name softly and stopped.
She turned around and put her hands behind her back, facing Ding Yuning, tilting her head slightly with a hint of playfulness and expectation on her face, she proposed to Ding Yuning again:
"Ye Ning, how about we... go to the movies? I heard from a classmate this morning that there's a new animated film that's coming out and it's getting pretty good reviews."
This was the next step that Bing Xin suddenly thought of when she heard a young couple mention it on the street.
The cinema environment is relatively private and quiet, which is very suitable for them to "cultivate feelings".
Ding Yuning looked at Bing Xin who was trying hard to act out her shyness and excitement.
He sighed in his heart, but showed an expression of happy agreement on his face and said:
"Okay, it just so happens that I haven't been to the cinema to watch a movie in a long time, so let's go together."
The two went to a nearby cinema together and chose a funny and heartwarming animated romance film that had just been released today.
The light in the screening room was dim, with only the changing light and shadow on the big screen. There were not many viewers, basically young couples.
In the dim light, the movie played quietly, and Ding Yuning and Bing Xin both seemed exceptionally quiet.
Both of them sat upright, seemingly staring intently at the screen, their bodies maintaining a polite distance.
Bing Xin sat next to Ding Yuning, trying hard to focus on the movie, but her mind always drifted away unconsciously.
She secretly observed Ding Yuning's profile with the corner of her eye. The light from the screen flowed across his well-defined face, making him look calm and focused.
Ding Yuning is indeed a very outstanding boy, both his appearance and personality are rare.
He has a clean temperament, treats people gently and politely, and knows how to take care of his emotions. You always feel comfortable and relaxed when you are with him.
Even though they had known each other for a short time, Bing Xin could still feel Ding Yuning's sincerity and kindness from the bottom of his heart.
He was so good, so good that she couldn't help but feel guilty for deceiving him.
Even...occasionally I can't help but feel a little shaken.
If we met at another time, with another identity, perhaps...
But as soon as this thought arose, Bing Xin ruthlessly suppressed it.
The figure of Lanling King appeared clearly in her mind, deeply occupied her heart, and reminded Bing Xin what her purpose was.
In order to be able to stay with Lanling King forever without any worries, she had no choice but to let Ding Yuning down...
In the row in front of them was a couple of about the same age as them, snuggling together.
From time to time, they whispered about the plot and fed each other popcorn.
When the plot of the movie reaches a climax, the hero and heroine explain the misunderstanding and kiss each other.
The sounds of couples kissing could be clearly heard all around, and even the young couple sitting in front of them slowly kissed each other.
A subtle sense of awkwardness permeated the air around the two of them.
Ding Yuning calmly changed to a more upright sitting position, shifting his body's center of gravity to the side away from Bing Xin.
Bing Xin lowered her head and pretended to concentrate on looking through the unopened snack packaging.
After the movie ended, the lights in the theater came on and the young couples began to get up and leave one after another.
Ding Yuning naturally turned his head to look at Bing Xin, and said with a gentle smile:
"How do you feel? I think it's quite interesting."
"Yeah! It's beautiful and healing."
Bing Xin nodded quickly, a happy smile quickly appeared on her face, and she breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
The two walked out of the cinema. It was almost time for dinner. Ding Yuning looked at the time and took the initiative to speak:
"It's almost dinner time. Should I treat you this time? There's a nice simple restaurant nearby."
Bing Xin needed more time to spend with Ding Yuning, so she naturally had no reason to object.
He nodded happily and replied, "Okay, thank you for your help."
The two of them still had dinner in a relatively relaxed atmosphere, and Ding Yuning could see that Bing Xin was overwhelmed.
She would always take the initiative to find some light-hearted topics to guide Bing Xin, and would deliberately avoid topics that might embarrass Bing Xin.
Under such circumstances, Bing Xin gradually relaxed a little, and would occasionally be amused by Ding Yuning and smile sincerely.
But they will soon realize their "mission" and adjust back to a state of slight shyness and admiration.
When the two of them finished eating and chatting and walked out of the restaurant, it was already dark.
The lights in the city come on at night, and there is a different kind of beauty.
The two walked along the street for a while, and Bing Xin seemed to suddenly see something that surprised her.
She suddenly turned her head and looked at Ding Yuning with sparkling eyes.
With a hint of just the right amount of excitement in his tone, he pointed to a billboard not far away and said to Ding Yuning:
"Ye Ning! Look at that billboard over there! It says there's a new large amusement park opening in xxx.
The park doesn't close until quite late, and there's a beautiful light show going on, so why don't we go and have some fun!
Ding Yuning raised his eyebrows and looked at the billboard. Bing Xin said a little embarrassedly:
"Ye Ning..., did I keep you too long today? It's okay if you're tired, but don't force yourself!"
Going to the amusement park was a sudden and unexpected decision of Bing Xin's. She only thought of it as a place like an amusement park after seeing the billboard.
It should be the easiest place to create "interaction" and "memories" in various projects.
Especially the grand light show scene painted on the billboard made Bing Xin feel that it was a perfect opportunity.
And deep down in Bing Xin's heart, she did have a yearning for the amusement park, which she had never experienced before.
Ding Yuning looked at the light flashing in Bing Xin's eyes, which contained deliberately created expectation and caution.
Ding Yuning smiled helplessly and nodded again, "What's the big deal? I'm very happy to be with you.
I also think the amusement park is quite interesting, especially the light show on the poster.
Let’s go, we’ll take a taxi directly there.”
The amusement park was bustling with people, and the colorful lights decorated the night like a dream castle.
The huge Ferris wheel slowly rotates, and the roller coaster track draws a thrilling arc in the night sky, accompanied by bursts of excited screams.
Bing Xin stood at the entrance, looking at the bustling scene in front of her, a trace of confusion and curiosity flashed across her eyes.
Ding Yuning saw this and asked considerately, "I'm open to anything. What do you want to play first?"
Bing Xin glanced at those thrilling projects and felt a little scared.
But thinking of the places where "couples" often go on dates, she pointed to a spooky haunted house not far away:
"Well... I think a lot of people go into that haunted house. Why don't we... give it a try?"
She tried to make her voice sound a little girlishly curious and a little bit scared.
Ding Yuning understood that this was a project that Bing Xin believed would not only help him build his own image, but also give him the opportunity to perform and increase his self-confidence.
He cooperated with a gentle smile and said, "Okay, if you're scared, you can hold on to my arm."
The two lined up to enter the haunted house. The light suddenly dimmed, and strange sounds and cold wind blew in their faces.
Although Bing Xin knew it was fake, her heart beat faster involuntarily when she suddenly found herself in such a deliberately created terrifying environment.
When the first hideous-looking "ghost" suddenly popped out, she still let out a small cry of surprise and subconsciously took a small step back.
"Are you okay?"
Ding Yuning's voice immediately sounded beside Bing Xin, calm and reassuring.
He did not take the opportunity to pull Bingxin's hand, but just naturally moved sideways, standing between her and the prop, forming a protective posture.
"No...it's okay."
Bing Xin quickly shook her head, using the dim light to hide her slightly red cheeks.
She was indeed a little scared, but she was more embarrassed that she was actually scared to the point of screaming.
And the touch brought by Ding Yuning's natural, restrained and gentle protective action.
Bing Xin tried hard to calm her heartbeat before she whispered, "I'm fine, let's keep going."
Throughout the entire haunted house experience, Bing Xin kept a certain distance from Ding Yuning.
While other tourists screamed and huddled together in fear, the two of them seemed more like partners in an adventure.
Ding Yuning always kept a gentleman's distance and would only attack when there were props suddenly attacking his path.
Only then would he quietly remind Bing Xin, "Be careful on the left" or "Lower your head," and then silently ward off props and NPCs.
Bing Xin did not try to actively approach to seek "protection", but occasionally when she was startled by sudden movement, she would involuntarily move closer to Ding Yuning, and then quickly separate.
After walking out of the haunted house, Bing Xin heaved a long sigh of relief, her face flushed with excitement after surviving a disaster, and she said cheerfully:
"Huh...it's really exciting."
Ding Yuning noticed that there was a momentary hint of genuine boredom in Bing Xin's eyes.
Ding Yuning was amused in his heart. He smiled and pointed at the huge track in the distance where screams and cheers were coming from, and suggested to Bing Xin:
"Would you like to try something more thrilling? Like that roller coaster? Screaming out loud would be much more satisfying and very stress-relieving."
Ding Yuning's smile is full of sunshine and vitality, with a pure sincerity of wanting to challenge and enjoy.
Seeing Bing Xin's hesitant expression, he invited her again:
"Believe me, it's really enjoyable and relaxing. Or maybe that pirate ship over there is pretty good too, what do you think?"
Ding Yuning is proposing activities that can make people's adrenaline rush and completely put aside distractions.
Obviously, he also hopes that Bing Xin can temporarily free herself from the "task status" and truly enjoy this night.
Bing Xin looked in the direction Ding Yuning's finger pointed, and saw the huge steel dragon rolling and diving in the night sky, accompanied by the passengers' screams that resounded through the sky.
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