Chapter 881: Chapter 419: If Only Things Could Stay Like This Forever (Part 2)

To what extent were they completely unrestrained? 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

When the two were almost full, Lin Li’s utensils were still untouched, as pristine as new—the chopsticks and plate hadn’t been used at all.

"By the way, can we tell the restaurant to refund us four yuan for the seat fee?" Lin Li wiped his mouth with a napkin, looked at the brand new utensils in front of him, and seriously suggested:

"Look, I didn’t use the utensils, and I didn’t even sit down at a table. I’ve been standing and grilling, didn’t need the waiter at all, so there’s really no reason for that fee."

"You go ask, I wouldn’t dare," Chen Yu Ying laughed lightly, covering her mouth.

Lin Li nodded and actually got up from his seat.

"You’re really going to ask?" Chen Yu Ying said in surprise.

"Of course," Lin Li stopped, turned his face, and left a decisive declaration: "How can a person give up money just for face? Wait for my good news!"

Having said that, Lin Li made his way towards the cashier with great strides.

Chen Yu Ying hurriedly gathered up her and Lin Li’s clothes at their spot, ready to abandon him first.

What good news? I’m temporarily revoking Lin Li’s boyfriend status; I don’t know this person!

However, just thirty seconds later, Lin Li came back, with the sound of coins clinking from his right hand.

Lin Li opened his palm, revealing four one-yuan coins.

"They really gave it to you?" Chen Yu Ying was surprised.

The manager of this place actually accepted Lin Li’s reasoning?

"Why wouldn’t they give it? I’m reasonable." Lin Li looked utterly convinced.

"Isn’t this just the fee for admitting you?"

Chen Yu Ying glanced worriedly in the direction of the cashier, but seeing everything was usual with no odd looks from the cashier or boss, she slightly relaxed.

Noticing Chen Yu Ying’s concern, Lin Li took her hand as they walked out of the restaurant, greeting the cashier: "Boss, we’re off!"

"Oh, alright, take care, have fun, and visit us again." The boss nodded and waved with a big smile.

Chen Yu Ying was even more surprised. He remained so polite?

"How did you do it? How did you get the money?" she couldn’t help but be curious.

"Not telling, unless you beg me. That’s your price for doubting me," Lin Li smiled smugly and looked away.

Chen Yu Ying gave a big smile, wrapped Lin Li’s left arm, and shook it gently, her voice slightly coquettish: "Okay, I’m begging you~"

Lin Li, feeling satisfied:

"It’s simple, I just went up to the boss and said, ’Boss, I just transferred five yuan to you. Can you exchange four yuan in cash for me, please? Just four yuan is fine, the one yuan is a service fee or tax.’"

Chen Yu Ying: "..."

"Lin Li, how about I give you another six yuan? Plus these four yuan, you should see a doctor, okay?" Chen Yu Ying, both helpless and amused, shook Lin Li’s arm again, her tone exaggerated and pleading:

"I’m sure there’s still a chance to cure it, okay?"

"Don’t give up on the treatment, please?"

"Hahaha—" Lin Li laughed heartily, tossing the coins in his right hand, explaining again: "Alright, just kidding. Actually, I overheard the table next to us say there’s a wishing pond in this lake, so I got coins to toss and play later."

"Otherwise, if we pass by later without any coins, and if no vendors are around, we’ll just be staring blankly, how pitiful would that be?"

"No way, I actually came prepared." Chen Yu Ying reached into her small bag, took out several coins from an inner pocket: "I’ve got everything planned! I’m not that silly."

"Wow, so capable, okay, I’m the silly one," Lin Li didn’t spare praise and placed the coins in the small pocket, then asked: "So, Miss Smarty Pants, what’s the plan after lunch?"

"Rent a bike, cycle and stop along the lake, otherwise, we’ll spend the whole afternoon just walking." Chen Yu Ying looked around and pointed at a bike rental vendor’s stall for guidance.

"Got it." Lin Li agreed without hesitation, happily following her lead.

The vendor offered quite a variety of bicycles, but both Lin Li and Chen Yu Ying ignored the tandem bikes and chose the single bikes with a rear seat.

After picking a bike, Lin Li quickly adjusted the seat to his height, rang the crisp bell, and looked back with a smile: "Hop on."

Chen Yu Ying took a light step forward, turned her body, and sat steadily on the back seat of the bicycle.

With her legs clad in thick leggings, she elegantly leaned to one side.

Once seated, she naturally wrapped her arms around from behind.

Her soft arms encircled Lin Li’s waist, fingers gently interlacing in front of him.

The familiar fragrance enveloped Lin Li’s back, through the fabric, he clearly felt Chen Yu Ying’s gentle yet firm embrace, incredibly soft, perfectly balanced weight and warmth resting on him.

It was a completely different experience from the National Day when he carried her on an electric bike.

But of course, at that time, they weren’t together yet. Their intimacy was restrained, unlike now, with no reservations.

It’s the familiarity between lovers.

"Let’s go." Chen Yu Ying’s voice came playfully from behind, warm breath brushing Lin Li’s neck.

"Got it! Hold on tight!" Lin Li lightly tapped the ground with his foot, and the wheels rolled forward smoothly, leisurely advancing along the lakeside path.

Though it seemed grand, the speed was actually not fast. After all, the lakeside is a scenic path, with pedestrians as well as bikes. Although it’s customary for pedestrians to walk inside and cyclists to ride outside, avoiding any crossing, they still needed to be cautious.