The kiss between Shen Lang and Wang Yuyan lasted for a full three minutes.
Three minutes later, the two separated, still not fully satisfied, finding themselves reflected in each other's eyes.
And in each other's hearts, they had etched a lasting memory.
"Yuyan..."
"Husband..."
Shen Lang and Wang Yuyan spoke at the same time, wanting to say more, but the words caught in their throats. Finally, they shared a knowing smile.
After ending their embrace, they returned to the dining table and began to enjoy their candlelight dinner.
When one's mood is good, everything tastes like a delicacy, and the restaurant's Western cuisine was excellent to begin with.
Both Wang Yuyan and Shen Lang were thoroughly satisfied with the meal.
They not only finished every last morsel on their plates but also drained the bottle of red wine to the last drop.
Two hours later, Wang Yuyan succumbed to the wine, but a smile of joy and contentment graced her face.
Shen Lang picked her up and headed towards the exit.
As they took their first few steps, Anna approached, smiling, "Mr. Shen, you and Miss Wang have been drinking. It's not advisable to drive. May I arrange a chauffeur for you?"
"Is that so?"
Shen Lang pondered for a moment and replied, "If that's the case, I would be much obliged."
"Please, don't mention it. It's part of our service."
Anna smiled, "Mr. Yang Ce booked this chauffeur service when he reserved the restaurant. So, it's included, and you don't need to feel indebted to me, as I've already been compensated."
"Quite interesting..."
Shen Lang looked at the graceful and charming Anna and said with a smile, "You have a very frank personality. I like that."
"Mr. Shen, are you from a family of pianists?"
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, Anna smiled and then changed the subject.
"A family of pianists?"
Shen Lang chuckled, "I've only touched a piano twice in my life, and this is the second time. I'm afraid it has no connection to the term 'family of pianists'."
"What?"
When Anna heard Shen Lang say it was only his second time touching a piano, she looked utterly astonished. "Mr. Shen, are you joking? The piece you just played was absolutely of the caliber of a top-tier pianist. Only someone who has been playing since childhood could achieve such a level. How could it be your second time touching a piano?"
"I often say this, but no one believes me. There's nothing I can do about it."
Shen Lang said with a wry smile, "The first time I touched a piano was thirteen years ago. In Ao Cheng, a maiden dressed in snow-white was playing the piano. Seeing me engrossed in her music, she took my hand and taught me for half an hour."
"After that, I never touched a piano again until today when I saw one and decided to try if I still remembered how to play."
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Anna almost choked.
Someone who had only touched a piano twice could play at a master's level? Anna simply couldn't believe such a story.
However, she understood that Shen Lang didn't want to elaborate, so she didn't press further.
After all, anyone running a restaurant must be adept at reading people's expressions and discerning their inner thoughts.
If someone is unwilling to tell the truth, persistent questioning will only yield more falsehoods and, more importantly, make the other person uncomfortable, inadvertently offending them.
Little did Anna know, she was overthinking. Shen Lang had no such intentions.
Every word Shen Lang spoke was the absolute truth, though he knew it was difficult for others to believe.
In fact, this was the sorrow of being a genius.
Soon, Shen Lang carried Wang Yuyan into the car. They sat in the back, with Wang Yuyan resting in his arms. Anna drove them back to their villa in the Emperor's Villa Garden.
In the car, Anna glanced back at Wang Yuyan, nestled in Shen Lang's embrace, and said with a smile, "I once heard that the eldest daughter of the Wang family is a peerless beauty, rarely seen in a millennium. Seeing you today, I finally understand what true breathtaking beauty is.
"However, she bears a striking resemblance to Long Country's number one actress, Li Ruobing. At least ninety percent similarity. Are they related?"
"This..."
Shen Lang was rendered speechless by Anna's question. He was an avid internet user and naturally knew of Li Ruobing.
She was the reigning number one actress in Long Country, the esteemed leader of the "Jade Girl" faction, pure and lovely. Despite her young age, she was already a renowned film empress. In the three years since her debut, she had released one movie a year, each breaking Long Country's highest box office records.
The movie released this year, "My Heart is Yours," was currently in theaters, its box office soaring. The actress playing the lead role, Lin Meng, was none other than Li Ruobing.
Shen Lang recalled that when he watched the movie in the cinema, Wang Yuyan had been astonished, wondering why the female lead looked exactly like her.
However, it wasn't unusual for people to look alike in this world.
During the filming of the movie "Let the Bullets Fly," Fa Sao visited the set and couldn't distinguish between Fa Ge and his body double.
Therefore, Wang Yuyan's resemblance to Li Ruobing was not something to be overly concerned about.
"No, they are not related."
Facing Anna's curiosity, Shen Lang gave a clear and affirmative answer.
Half an hour later, the car arrived at Emperor's Villa Garden. Shen Lang alighted with Wang Yuyan in his arms. After accepting the car keys from Anna, he headed into the villa.
Anna, in turn, hailed a taxi from the entrance and returned to the Aegean Sea Restaurant.
"Brother Shen, you're back?"
As Shen Lang carried Wang Yuyan inside, he found Yu Xiao and Yu Fei still watching television on the sofa. They were overjoyed to see Shen Lang and Wang Yuyan and greeted them.
"Xiao Xiao, Xiao Fei, you're back?"
Looking at Yu Xiao and Yu Fei, Shen Lang's smile was gentle. "I should have picked you up, but something came up. Please don't mind."
"Brother Shen, don't always worry about us. We're capable of taking care of ourselves."
Yu Xiao looked at Shen Lang with a gentle smile and said, "Xiao Fei and I have decided to buy an electric scooter. We'll ride it to and from school ourselves from now on, so you won't have to be so distracted."
"Brother Shen, do you agree?"
"Is that so..."
Hearing Yu Xiao's words, Shen Lang contemplated for a moment. He didn't object.
After all, Yu Xiao and Yu Fei were not yet eighteen, so they couldn't get a driver's license and drive cars. However, buying an electric scooter was feasible.
Considering he was about to embark on a trip to Chuan Shu, unsure how many days it would take, he said, "I agree."
"Thank you, Brother Shen. I knew you would agree."
Upon hearing Shen Lang's approval, Yu Xiao and Yu Fei's faces lit up with excitement.
Soon, Shen Lang carried Wang Yuyan upstairs and took her to her room. Yu Xiao and Yu Fei helped Wang Yuyan change into her nightgown.
Even though she was his fiancée, Shen Lang left the room to wash his face in the bathroom while Yu Xiao and Yu Fei helped Wang Yuyan change.
However, as Shen Lang finished washing his face and sat down on the living room sofa, he pulled out his phone and saw a text message from Ye Shishi: Danger, quick rescue.