Chapter 16: First date?

“Of course, how can I forget. Our second wedding anniversary.”

“Yes! You are the best husband! Otherwise, men always forget such important dates. I’m so lucky to have you.”

The man shook his head.

“So tell me. What is it about our anniversary?” He asked.

“Oh, yes! Well, I thought that last year we had a great celebration, but you couldn’t be a part of the preparations. It was a shame because that was our very first anniversary.” She pouted.

She said. “But this time I want you to be with me in the whole process as well; like working on invitations, decorations, buying couple clothes and of course the caterers too. That way, it will be more exciting, don’t you think?”

“Sure. Whatever you say.” He smiled.

“Yayy! You are the best! Well, mom is also there to help, but I want both of us to take part in this. It’s our special day, after all. We should make efforts to make it worthwhile.”

He chuckled. “Yes, yes. We’ll do as you say.”

“Alright! I will plan everything out, and then we can start. God, I’m so excited.” Her eyes sparkled. “And you better keep yourself less busy from now on at least until the celebration is over. I don’t want any meetings or your work to ruin my plans.” She said sternly.

“Don’t worry. I will handle my work to make enough time for you.”

“Good! Okay, I will leave now. There is so much to work to do and so less time. I need to start right away. You continue with your work.” She smiled and kissed his cheek.

“Okay. Go safely.”

He turned to his assistant. “Drop her till the car.”

“Yes, boss.”

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At Natsukashi.

“I am back!” A loud booming voice came from the door.

Nana turned and instantly smiled widely.

“Grandpa Hu! You are back!” She hugged him.

“Yes, yes, young lad, I’m finally back. Do you know how much I missed your meals? If I had to stay in that hospital for one more day, I would have died eating its bland food. Hmph!”

Old Mr. Hu was hospitalized for knee pain, and it had gotten a little serious, so his stay in the hospital also increased.

“Don’t say that, grandpa. It’s because you recover faster than they keep simple food.” She sighed helplessly. “So, how is your knee now? Is there still any pain?” Nana asked with concern.

“I am now as healthy as a horse. Otherwise, I would have taken all the money back for those treatments had I still not been recovered.” He harrumphed. “And forget about me. I heard everything that happened until now. What about the guy whose mother proposed? Are you dating?”

“Ah..n-“

But he went on. “Ho ho finally the time came for our little Nana to be in a relationship too. Haish! Look at the time fly.” It seemed like he started to remember the distant past.

“No Grandpa its-” Just then, her mobile beeped. It was a text.

Chen Jianyu – Hello, Miss Nana. I hope I’m not disturbing you. I wanted to ask if you are free then maybe we can go for lunch.

Nana saw the text and felt nervous. What? Lunch? Will it be like a date?

Another text came just as quickly.

Chen Jianyu – Sorry I didn’t put that quite well. Don’t worry. It’s not a date. We’ll just be going as friends.

She felt relieved. And stupid too. He told me that they will be friends for now, and here she already misunderstood.

Nana – Hello, Mr. Chen Jianyu. No, you are not disturbing me. And yes, I’m free this afternoon.

Nana thought it would not be a problem to close Natsukashi for a few hours.

Chen Jianyu – That’s good. So I will pick you up at 1? Is that okay?

Nana – Yes, it’s fine by me.

Chen Jianyu – Okay. See you later.

From the sidelines, Old Mr. Hu was observing everything.

“Hooo…so a date with your boyfriend?” he teased.

“Friend. Not a boyfriend. And it, not a date. We have decided to take it slow.” Nana finally cleared herself.

“Pah! Your young generation has got so boring! If it had been me, your grandma and I would already be rolling in sheets by now.”

Nana was drinking water, and suddenly, she spits. Cough cough!

“Grandpa!” Nana and one other voice shouted in unison.

Serena glared at him, “You old man! Don’t teach such shameless things to my pure Nana.”

“How is this shameless? This is the way how young generations are born. If we didn’t sacrifice ourselves in this difficult task, then how will young lads like you see the world? Tell me!” He said in his defense.

Sacrifice? Isn’t the correct word ‘pleasure’? Aren’t you misunderstanding something grandpa?

They both got a headache.

Serena said, “Forget it. Nana, I will help you get ready. Even if it’s not a date, you should still look the best.” She winked.

“Thanks, Serena.”

At one.

Chen Jianyu was already waiting for her at the entrance looking suave.

Just then, Nana got out to greet him, also looking beautiful.

Serena indeed had done an excellent job.

He smiled, “You look pretty.”

She got shy. “Thank you.”

“So, let’s go?”

“Yes. Let’s go.”