Gu Shaoting took the rings and called to order a bouquet of roses.
He knew that it was tacky but women loved these things...
Gu Shaoting didn't know about these things initially because he had never done such things before.
It was his secretary, Mr. Zhang, who told him.
Mr. Zhang said that a man had to do unforgettable things to make a woman fall head of heels over him.
Women liked a sense of ceremony.
Gu Shaoting was skeptical at first, but Mr. Zhang's confidence was evident as he said those things. Plus, his earlier suggestions hadn't failed, so Gu Shaoting decided to trust him again.
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Gu Shaoting saw that it was still early, so he went home to set things up first. He bought some steaks, spaghetti, and red wine. He planned to cook a candlelight dinner tonight.
The only thing he cooked well was steak.