Tang Tang thought for a moment, "Since we're out to have fun, of course, we should go eat at a restaurant. We can't just hide in the room the whole time, as if we're doing something illicit."
Xiao Feng immediately shook his head, "It's not about doing something illicit. If two people like to stay in the room, it means they want to spend more time with each other. How could that be illicit?"
Tang Tang chuckled, "Perhaps. But right now, I'd rather go out and have some fun."
"I never knew you liked excitement so much before."
Tang Tang pouted, "It's not that I particularly like excitement. It's just that if we came out to play, we can't always hide. As for what you said earlier, some people do think that way. But I'm not one of them. Are you?"
Xiao Feng shrugged, feigning indifference, "I always respect a lady's decision."
The two chatted and laughed as they went to the restaurant for dinner.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, the decor was once again Japanese-style, giving off a fresh and tranquil feeling.
"I really love this place. Not only is the environment elegant, but the food is also delicious," Tang Tang had been expressing her fondness for this inn since the moment she stepped in. "If I have the chance, I'll definitely bring my parents, or Shi Xinxin, who's still heartbroken from her breakup, for a visit to help her heal."
"What a shame. I should have brought you here sooner. You could have brought your friend here to mend her heart. Such a paradise might be truly suitable for her."
Xiao Feng chatted with Tang Tang.
There weren't many people at this inn. After all, Tang Tang had researched it. Although it looked ordinary, it was actually a high-end hot spring inn, so there wouldn't be many guests, only the wealthy and distinguished.
Perhaps this was why the place was so quiet. But Tang Tang liked this feeling. She didn't like overly crowded places; instead, she preferred her own kind of lively atmosphere.
After dinner, Tang Tang and Xiao Feng also accepted the waiter's suggestion to take a stroll in the inn's small garden and admire the moon. It was quite elegant.
"I feel like this day is quite long," Tang Tang suddenly mused.
"Why?" Xiao Feng asked. "Time is still the same, twenty-four hours."
Tang Tang nodded. "I know, but perhaps it's because the beautiful journey from the city to the suburbs this morning was already a surprise. I didn't expect to soak in hot springs in such a quiet place, visit the popular maple forest, and now be strolling in the garden. Don't you think this day has been so rich that it feels exceptionally long?"
Xiao Feng nodded. "Now that you put it that way, yes. It does feel quite long."
"However, I like this kind of long feeling. It feels very fulfilling, and I feel very comfortable," Tang Tang stretched lazily, unconcerned with her image. "After all, I'm exhausted from work every day. It's really not easy to relax like this."
"So, do you like these surprises?" Xiao Feng continued to probe.
Tang Tang nodded honestly. "If you truly like it, then I feel quite accomplished." With that, Xiao Feng also let out a relaxed laugh.
"By the way," Xiao Feng said, as if he had just thought of something, "when I came out earlier, the waiter told me that every night they hang some decorations on the branches in the garden. There are red bags containing small trinkets or other fun items, and some people have even found valuable rings or necklaces. Would you like to try?"
Hearing Xiao Feng say this, and with a somewhat mysterious tone, Tang Tang became very eager to try.
"Really?" Tang Tang hadn't expected this inn to be so entertaining, with such activities.
Xiao Feng nodded and pointed to a flower branch beside them. "If you don't believe me, take down the red bag on this branch and see."
At this moment, Tang Tang finally noticed that there were indeed some red bags hanging on these branches. With a curious heart, Tang Tang opened a red bag. "I wonder what's inside."
As she spoke, Tang Tang tore open the red bag.
On the red bag, it was written, "Walk ten steps forward and turn left." Tang Tang read the words on the hidden paper and looked at Xiao Feng.
Xiao Feng also appeared very interested. "Let's follow it. You never know, there might be a surprise."
Tang Tang found it amusing. "Okay, let's try and see what we get by following these instructions."
With that, Tang Tang started walking forward, and Xiao Feng followed her step by step.
Upon reaching the designated spot, Tang Tang saw another red bag on a nearby flower branch. "Are they going to make me open another one?" "Possibly."
Tang Tang continued to open the bag, and there were new instructions on it.
And so it went, bag after bag, step by step, Tang Tang and Xiao Feng were having a blast.
Finally, after five minutes, Tang Tang blinked her eyes curiously and asked Xiao Feng, "Xiao Feng, do you think we're being tricked? Are we just going in circles in the garden?"
Xiao Feng chuckled, "That's unlikely, the garden is quite large."
"But we've been walking for five minutes, and there's still nothing. It's just instructions on how to get around."
"Don't rush. We're here to have fun, so let's enjoy ourselves."
Tang Tang nodded, took the red bag in her hand, and opened the paper. It read: "Congratulations, you have reached your destination."
After reading it aloud, Tang Tang looked at Xiao Feng with confusion.
At this moment, Xiao Feng stood before Tang Tang, his smile somewhat strange, even seeming to shimmer with light.
"This is the end?" Tang Tang looked around but saw nothing.
Suddenly, in an instant, the surroundings were dotted with starlight, growing brighter and brighter. It turned out that the small lights hanging on the flower branches had all lit up, just as Tang Tang was wondering.
Tang Tang was stunned, as it had come rather suddenly. But she noticed that Xiao Feng remained unfazed, and she suddenly had a suspicion about what was happening.
Tang Tang said nothing, just stood opposite Xiao Feng. In truth, Tang Tang didn't know what she should do at this moment.
"I..." Xiao Feng clearly looked a bit nervous.
Tang Tang tilted her head and looked at Xiao Feng. "What do you want to say?"
Xiao Feng put his hands in his pockets, trying his best to appear relaxed. "I have something I want to tell you."
"Go ahead, I'm listening." At this moment, Tang Tang appeared very calm on the surface, but inwardly, she was a little nervous.
"Actually... you know, the engagement between us was decided by our elders."