Peninsula: Starting with forming a group with the nation's little sister

Chapter 122 Dating the Little Secretary

Lotte Duty Free Shop in Myeongdong.

Xia Yuan, arm in arm with Lin Yuan, walked into the mall with a big smile on her face.

Looking at the dazzling array of luxury stores on both sides, her unique talent for shopping, typical of a young woman, was on full display. The next second, she let go of Lin Yuan's arm and went from store to store.

"Slow down, wait for me."

Lin Yuan shook his head and followed along with a somewhat helpless expression.

Inside the store, Xia Yuan hummed a song with her hands behind her back, leisurely looking around at the merchandise, her gaze finally settling on a dress.

She touched it and was about to ask the salesperson to bring her a suitable one to try when she caught a glimpse of the price on the side.

The long string of zeros made her instantly abandon the idea, and she swallowed the words she was about to say, reluctantly putting the clothes back.

Lin Yuan, noticing her disappointment, stepped forward, put his arm around her shoulder, and whispered, "You like it? Then give it a try!"

After saying that, Lin Yuan raised his hand and called over the salesperson next to him, pointing to the floral dress in front of them, "Bring me a suitable size so my woman can try it on!"

"Please wait a moment, you two!"

The salesperson politely agreed and turned to find the sizes.

As salespeople in luxury stores, most of them have developed a keen eye and can guess a customer's size at a glance. Plus, Xia Yuan has a great figure, so she doesn't even need to ask.

"No, young master!"

Xia Yuan gripped Lin Yuan's arm tightly, shaking her head uncontrollably.

She didn't want to be seen as a gold digger by the young master; how could she face him after that?

Lin Yuan looked at her gently, patted her head, and took her hand to sit on the sofa and wait.

The salesperson returned shortly after, first bringing two cups of coffee, and then carefully displaying the dress to the two of them.

Lin Yuan stroked his chin, looked at the skirt, then at Xia Yuan, and muttered, "It seems like something's missing."

He then stood up, looked around the store, and finally found the item he liked in the shoe section.

It was a pair of genuine leather nude pointed-toe chunky heels with only a thin strap on the instep. Lin Yuan walked over and examined them closely, a satisfied smile appearing on his lips.

Lin Yuan imagined his secretary wearing these shoes—youthful and beautiful, with her already perfect small feet. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he had good taste.

"Try a pair of these."

The salesperson smiled and nodded in agreement, thinking to himself that he was going to make a killing today.

Xia Yuan gave him her size somewhat embarrassedly, and sat on the sofa looking a little lost.

She usually shops at third- or fourth-tier brands like Daphne and Woodpecker, spending only a few hundred yuan.

But this time was different. The English lettering on the storefront, the luxurious storefront, the high-end decor, and the excellent service from the staff—everything seemed to be telling her that she couldn't afford it.

Xia Yuan cursed herself for coming in. If she couldn't afford it, so be it; she could just lose face and not come in next time.

Now, the young master will have to spend money again.

At this moment, Lin Yuan returned, squatted down, and gently pinched Xia Yuan's cheek. "What's wrong? Are you worried about me spending money? Or is your little secretary afraid I'll overthink things?"

Xia Yuan's face flushed instantly, her expression one of utter surprise. She lowered her head, clenched her fists, and stammered, "Young Master, I...am I not a good boy at all?"

At this point, she didn't know where she got the courage to meet Lin Yuan's gaze and said firmly, "Young Master, why don't we leave now? I... I don't like the clothes here."

ha?

Lin Yuan was amused by her appearance and thought to himself, "How can this girl be so cute? Doesn't she know that I don't lack money?"

Lin Yuan shook his head. "Alright, from now on I'm not your young master!"

"No! Young Master... are you angry?"

Xia Yuan immediately tensed up, gripping Lin Yuan's arm tightly and refusing to let go. Her eyes quickly filled with tears, as if she was about to cry at any moment.

"From now on, I'm your boyfriend." Lin Yuan wiped her eyes. "So, just accept it obediently. I'm very rich; you can buy this whole store without any problem."

Xia Yuan was completely stunned.

He burst into laughter through his tears!

She playfully punched Lin Yuan's chest, her voice saccharine: "Oh, Young Master, you're so annoying! I...I thought..."

"What do you think? Don't think anything."

Lin Yuan pulled Xia Yuan up, gesturing with his chin towards the changing room, "Now! Right now! Go change, and then come on our date."

"A...date?"

In the locker room, Xia Yuan sat on the changing bench, still pondering Lin Yuan's last words.

Am I right?

Young master, you mean a date?

Could it be... that the young master likes me?

Xia Yuan thought about it more and more and felt that it made sense. She covered her face with her hands and shyly twisted back and forth.

.....

After a while, Lin Yuanguang had drunk two cups of coffee, but the locker room door remained tightly closed, and there was no sound at all.

What is this girl doing in there? Does it really take this long to change clothes?

Just as Lin Yuan was about to get up and knock on the door, the wooden door of the changing room finally made a soft sound and slowly opened inward.

"Young Master... I'm all changed."

Xia Yuan's voice was so low it was like a mosquito's hum. She walked out somewhat awkwardly, her hands clasped in front of her.

Lin Yuan looked up and his eyes lit up slightly.

The floral dress was perfectly tailored, outlining her slender waist just right, and the skirt flared out at mid-thigh, revealing a pair of straight, fair legs.

Wearing those nude leather pointed-toe high heels, she didn't appear mature or worldly at all. Instead, they accentuated the beautiful lines of her insteps, giving her an air of youthful energy and vibrancy, like a gentle spring breeze.

The secretary, who was originally rather plain-looking, now seemed to be shining brightly under the lights.

Seeing that Lin Yuan hadn't said anything for a long time and was just staring straight at her, Xia Yuan felt extremely uneasy. Her already rosy cheeks were now burning hot.

She shifted her toes nervously and asked softly, "Is...isn't it strange? I told you I don't suit this kind of clothing..."

"No, it's very beautiful."

Lin Yuan stood up and walked up to her, praising her sincerely.

He reached out and straightened her slightly disheveled collar, his eyes full of smiles: "My judgment was right after all. This outfit is practically tailor-made for you."

Upon hearing the praise, Xia Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and her initial nervousness and shyness instantly transformed into a feeling of sweetness.

She tilted her chin slightly, her bright eyes filled with joy: "Really?"

"Of course it's true."

Lin Yuan turned to the salesperson with a professional smile, took out his bank card and handed it over, "Swipe the card, and also wrap up the clothes she took off."

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment!" The salesperson took the card with both hands, his eyes almost squinting with a smile, and jogged towards the cashier.

Xia Yuan watched Lin Yuan's profile as he unhesitatingly pulled out his card, and a thought struck her. She gently took his arm again, rested her head on his shoulder, and said softly, "Thank you, young master... no, thank you... Brother Yuan?"

"Yuan... Yuan-nii-gege?"

Lin Yuan was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

"Haha! I like this nickname. Call me that from now on, understand?"

Lin Yuan put his arm around her waist and stroked her soft, long hair. "Let's go. You've changed your clothes. From now on, you'll have to follow your brother Yuan's arrangements."

Xia Yuan smiled brightly, tightening her grip on his arm. "Okay!"

Stepping out of the duty-free shop, sunlight streamed down the streets of Myeongdong, and the two headed straight for their next stop—the food street.

Xia Yuan was initially a little cautious as she put on her new shoes, but she was quickly drawn to the bustling food stalls around her.

Various enticing aromas wafted through the air: the sweet and spicy flavor of stir-fried rice cakes, the crispy aroma of fried chicken, and the smoky fragrance of freshly grilled chicken skewers, making one's mouth water.

"Young Master... no, Brother~"

Xia Yuan tugged at Lin Yuan's sleeve, pointed to a stall with a long queue not far away, her eyes sparkling, "Brother, doesn't that look like the super popular cheese coin tarts? Shall we go try them?"

Looking at her gluttonous expression, Lin Yuan reached out and flicked her nose: "Who was dawdling in the locker room for ages, and now you're all energized as soon as you see food? Come on, let's go queue up."

The two stood side by side in the queue.

The streets of Myeongdong were bustling with people. Lin Yuan slightly turned to the side and used his shoulder to shield Xia Yuan from the onlookers.

This is my little secretary; you can't even touch a single hair on her head.

Xia Yuan noticed this little detail and felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She simply hugged his arms tightly with both hands, almost pressing her whole body against him.

Lin Yuan felt the softness of her arm, the faint fragrance of her secretary, and the glimpse of spring in her hair when she looked down. She rubbed her nose a little embarrassedly.

It took them quite a while before it was their turn.

The freshly baked coin cakes have a rich, milky aroma.

Xia Yuan couldn't wait to take a bite, and a long strand of cheese immediately stretched out.

Wow, it can really stretch so long!

While mumbling a piece of cheese, Xia Yuan, as if discovering a new continent, shoved the remaining half towards Lin Yuan's mouth, "Quick, brother, bite it off, or it'll fall!"

Lin Yuan felt both helpless and amused, and lowered his head slightly to take a bite of her hand.

The warm, sweet aroma spread in his mouth. Seeing a glistening oil stain on Xia Yuan's lips, he casually took out a tissue from his pocket and carefully wiped it off for her.

"Is it good?" Xia Yuan asked, tilting her head.

"It's quite sweet." Lin Yuan looked at her, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "But it doesn't seem as sweet as you."

"Oh! Young Master, how come you're spouting sweet nothings all the time..." Xia Yuan's face flushed red again, and she stomped her feet in embarrassment, her high heels making a crisp sound on the ground.

"Ahem! Call me brother~"

Lin Yuan teased him playfully.

After finishing their snacks, Lin Yuan led her into a relatively quiet side street. This street was lined with many exquisite creative boutiques and cultural and creative shops.

The two walked into a small shop full of design-conscious items.

Xia Yuan was immediately drawn to the strange and wonderful plush pendants and couple accessories on the shelves.

She picked up two funny, big-eyed cute headbands, turned around, and without saying a word, put one on Lin Yuan's head, and then put one on herself as well.

"Don't move, let me see."

Xia Yuan took a step back and looked at the usually serious young master, who was now wearing a green headband with big eyes.

She finally couldn't help but burst out laughing and fell into his arms. "Haha, young master, if those managers at the company saw you like this, your aloof image would completely collapse!"

Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, reached out and pinched her cheeks, pulling them slightly outwards: "You've gotten quite bold, daring to make fun of the boss? Hmm?"

"And another thing, have you forgotten again? Call me 'brother'!"

"Ouch, ouch, ouch... I won't do it again, brother, I was wrong!" Xia Yuan quickly begged for forgiveness, clasping her little hands together and blinking her big, pitiful eyes.

Lin Yuan let go, took off her headband, and replaced it with an exquisite bear hair clip, which he then pinned to her ear.

He examined it for a moment, then nodded in satisfaction: "This looks good, I'll buy it."

When they came out of the store, the two of them had a small shopping bag in their hands, containing a pair of couple keychains they had just bought.

As night quietly falls, the neon lights of Myeongdong gradually illuminate, decorating the entire street with dazzling lights.

Street performers began to appear on the streets, playing guitars and singing tender love songs.

Lin Yuan held Xia Yuan's hand and walked aimlessly with the flow of people.

A gentle breeze blew by, lifting the hem of Xia Yuan's floral skirt and carrying with it the faint scent of her shampoo.

"Are you happy today?" Lin Yuan turned his head to look at her.

Xia Yuan tightened her grip on his hand, lightly tapped her toes on the ground, and turned her face. The afterglow of the setting sun and the neon lights shone on her young and smooth face, making her dazzlingly beautiful.

"Super happy!"

She spoke loudly, then lowered her voice, her bright eyes only seeing Lin Yuan.

She turned to look at the sky and whispered, "As long as I'm with the young master, I'm happy wherever we go."

Xia Yuan smiled!

Lin Yuan smiled too!

"Oppa, look how loving that couple is. Unlike you, all looks and no substance!"

"Damn it! That's not what you said when you were pursuing me. And tonight, I'm going to have a showdown with you."

"No, Oppa, I was wrong!"

Lin Yuan: .....

Xia Yuan: Waaaaah~

Crowd: The world is going to the dogs!

7 PM, downstairs at the apartment building.

Lin Yuan's car was parked at the entrance, and Xia Yuan reluctantly got out of the car.

"Young...brother, I'll go upstairs now. Be careful on the way!"

Xia Yuan forced a smile and said.

The secretary couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat when she thought about how her boyfriend, who had just been her boyfriend, was about to sleep with another woman.

She forced back her tears and turned to quickly walk into the elevator.

"Thump!"

The sound of a car door opening came from behind, and Xia Yuan subconsciously turned around to look.

The next second, her mouth was covered, and she instantly went limp in the man's arms.

Xia Yuan closed her eyes, and tears streamed down her face.

She desperately begged for it, and the shopping bag in her hand fell to the ground.

After a long while, their lips parted, and a faint silver line could be seen in the middle.

Lin Yuan gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "I'm sorry, I was too fickle, which made my secretary unhappy."

Xia Yuan quickly shook her head. "No! It's because the young master is too outstanding, so outstanding that I couldn't help but fall in love with him!"

Then she raised her head, her gaze resolute.

"As long as the young master doesn't send me away, I will stay by his side for the rest of my life."

Lin Yuan was taken aback, then smiled wryly and said, "You!"

However, he was still very gratified, at least his pampering of his secretary hadn't been in vain, and he was quite happy to hear her heartfelt words.

"Xiaoyuan! How about I call you Xiaoyuan from now on?"

Xia Yuan jumped up happily, her earlier disappointment vanishing and replaced by a feeling of happiness.

"Okay, brother!"