LITTLE FUN

As soon as we stepped out of the café, I turned to Bai Ruxue with a casual smile.

"I'm a little hungry," I said. "How about we grab something to eat first?"

She raised an eyebrow at me, crossing her arms.

"Hmph. Fine. But let's be clear—I don't eat at roadside stalls," she said, flipping her hair. {Let's see his face turn pale when I say this.}

"I only dine at five-star restaurants."

I smirked. "Alright then, let's go to one."

Her eyes widened for a moment, clearly not expecting that answer.

{Wait… what? Did he agree that easily? He's bluffing. No way he's serious.} she thought as she followed beside me.

Just ahead was the five-star restaurant I had seen earlier—the one I used to dream about from outside the glass windows.

We walked in together.

The staff glanced at us, some with curious eyes. I didn't hesitate.

I walked straight to the front counter and looked the manager in the eye.

"Prepare your most expensive private suite for us," I said calmly.

Gasps rippled through the lobby.

The manager blinked, clearly caught off guard. "S-Sir, the VIP private suite is only for Diamond Members. And the membership… it costs 10 million won."

I gave him a cold look. "Did I ask how much it costs?"

His eyes widened.

"Bring me two Diamond Membership cards. One for me… and one for this lady here."

Bai Ruxue's mouth opened slightly in shock.

{W-What is he doing? Is he crazy? He can't afford that... can he?}

The manager hesitated. "Sir, you still have to pay for the cards first—"

I nodded. "Then bring the card machine."

A moment later, the machine beeped.

Ting!

Payment successful: 20,000,000 won.

The room went silent. Every single person in the lobby stared at me in disbelief.

But the most shocked of all… was Bai Ruxue.

She stared at me like she didn't recognize me anymore.

I turned to her with a calm smile and said,

"Shall we?"

She followed without a word—eyes still wide, lips parted slightly, completely speechless.

And just like that…

I walked into the very restaurant I could never afford before—

With one of the girls who once looked down on me.

[Inside the Private Room]

The lighting was soft, the air carried a warm scent of spices, and the polished table in front of us gleamed under the chandelier.

"Order anything you want," I said, leaning back in my chair with a calm smile. "It's my treat. You don't have to pay a single penny."

Bai Ruxue glanced at me, and for the first time, the arrogance in her eyes faded a little. Her voice softened too.

"Chen Yu… you're full of surprises."

{He must be from a hidden rich family or something. And to think Li Yuxin left him… what an idiot. Now, I'll take him all for myself.}

She tilted her head and gave me a sweet smile.

"Can I take some pictures too?"

"Of course," I said. "Take as many as you like. Just make sure I'm not in any of them."

Then I called the manager over.

"Bring every special dish on your menu," I said. "And no wine—we still have some shopping to do after this."

The manager bowed quickly and rushed out.

Soon, the food began to arrive—plate after plate, each one more extravagant than the last.

Ruxue's eyes sparkled as she took pictures from every angle, posting stories and snaps like she was already living the high life.

Her cold, proud attitude was gone. In its place was a gentler, more playful version of her.

As we ate, she laughed softly at my jokes, asked questions about my "family business," and even tried feeding me a bite of dessert—though I politely declined.

She's completely changed, I thought. Now I can easily turn her around my finger.

When the meal was over, I stood up and fixed my jacket.

"Alright, Ruxue. Time to hit the stores."

As soon as I said shopping, her whole face lit up like a child seeing fireworks.

"Really? You're taking me shopping too?" she said, trying to hide her excitement but failing miserably.

"Of course," I said. "You deserve to enjoy yourself today."

I paid the bill without blinking, and we stepped out of the restaurant together.

"So," I asked, turning to her. "Where should we start? Clothes? Accessories? Or something else?"

She gently held onto my arm, smiling with a sweet, almost shy expression.

"I think… we should start with some clothes," she said.

I nodded with a smirk. Figures. Let's see how far she's willing to go.

"Alright," I said. "Let's go spoil you a little."

And with that, we walked toward the luxury boutiques—one step closer to my plan.