Неr mоvеments werе gеntlе. Whеn shе appliеd thе sunscreеn to his faсе еаrliеr, Zhаng Lurang hadn’t fеlt much, but as she moved to his nесk, a fаint, almоst imреrсeрtiblе itсhinеss bеgan tо surface.
А slight, tiсklish sensаtion travelеd upward, brushing оver his Adаm’s аррlе.
It sееmed delibеrаte, уеt аlso unintеntionаl.
Zhаng Lurang endurеd it fоr a whilе before finаlly unable tо rеsist, hе tilted his nеck backwаrd.
Su Zаizаi blinked innосеntlу. “Whаt аre уоu doing?”
Zhаng Lurang turnеd his facе awау, stеadiеd his brеаthing, аnd spoke slоwly. “It’s done.”
Su Zaizai glаnced up аnd down at him аnd cоntinuеd cаlmly. “Your collarbone is exposed too. Let me apply some there.”
The next second, Zhang Lurang tugged his collar upward. After holding back for a moment, he finally said awkwardly, “Don’t do this outside.”
Hearing this, Su Zaizai was momentarily stunned before bursting into laughter.
Zhang Lurang stiffened at the sound, shooting her a cold glare.
Soon, he pulled his cap back on, tugging it down to cover half his face.
Su Zaizai bent down, peeking through the gap to see his expression.
Then, she slipped her hand inside and gently touched his cheek.
Her voice carried a soothing tone, though she was mostly holding back laughter.
“Alright, I won’t do this outside.”
Zhang Lurang: “…”
The two entered the amusement park.
Su Zaizai held Zhang Lurang’s hand with one hand while studying the map with the other.
She carefully scanned the map, not even responding when Zhang Lurang asked if she wanted ice cream.
Half a minute later, Su Zaizai finally spotted the words “Haunted House” in one corner of the map.
She immediately tugged at him, changing direction.
Zhang Lurang paused, asking, “What do you want to play?”
“Let’s go into the haunted house?” After saying this, she glanced back at him. “Then we can go play other things.”
Zhang Lurang hesitated before saying seriously, “Wouldn’t it be more atmospheric to go to the haunted house at night?”
Su Zaizai widened her eyes, looking utterly baffled.
“What are you talking about? Going to a haunted house at night? Haunted houses are meant for daytime!”
Zhang Lurang’s temple twitched. “…Then let’s go.”
The haunted house was located in a corner of the amusement park—a large concrete building painted in a dull gray. Moss grew on the walls, and splashes of red paint were smeared across them, giving it a mottled appearance.
From inside the building came occasional muffled eerie sounds and human screams, adding to the terrifying atmosphere.
A long line stretched in front of the entrance, with groups of people being let in at intervals.
Su Zaizai licked her lips and pulled him toward the line.
While waiting, Su Zaizai took a water bottle from her backpack, unscrewed the cap, and handed it to him.
Listening to the spine-chilling sounds, Su Zaizai suddenly felt a bit nervous and whispered, “Are you scared?”
Zhang Lurang held the umbrella with one hand and took the water with the other, taking a sip to moisten his lips.
Hearing her question, his expression remained indifferent as he shook his head casually.
Su Zaizai softly said “oh,” lowering her head, lost in thought.
Soon, it was their turn to enter.
The interior was dimly lit, with faint rustling sounds constantly echoing in their ears.
Su Zaizai grabbed his arm and said earnestly, “Lurang, don’t be scared.”
Before he could say “I’m not scared,” she continued with a serious expression, “If you’re scared, just hold me tight.”
He paused for a moment, then took her hand and walked forward.
The “ghosts” inside were all played by people, stationed in fixed positions, suddenly lunging out to startle visitors.Su Zai Zai was startled several times, nearly crying out, but when she turned to look at Zhang Lu Rang, his expression remained completely calm.
She remembered her purpose for coming to the haunted house, and all her fear instantly vanished without a trace.
Su Zai Zai lowered her head and thought for a moment, deciding to change her strategy.
Once she had made up her mind, she suddenly threw herself into Zhang Lu Rang's arms and shamelessly said, "Wuwuwu... Lùràng, I'm so scared..."
Zhang Lu Rang: "..."
He stopped walking, lifted her head, and examined her expression under the faint light.
Her eyes held a glimmer of mischief, and the corners of her mouth were still curved upward.
She quickly pursed her lips, suppressing the smile on her face.
Zhang Lu Rang's lips suddenly curved into a slight smile.
He didn't move, letting her hold onto him.
After a while, Su Zai Zai said contentedly, "Let's go."
Zhang Lu Rang took her hand, then quickly let go, moving it up to rest on her shoulder.
After walking a few steps, Su Zai Zai faintly heard him say something.
"Silly."
She looked over just in time to see the doting look in his eyes.
After leaving the haunted house, Zhang Lu Rang led Su Zai Zai to the side and bought her an ice cream.
Su Zai Zai nibbled on the ice cream and asked, "Shall we go on the merry-go-round?"
He looked at the map and nodded.
She blinked, pushing her luck further: "Will you come with me?"
"Mm," he responded lightly.
After finding the location, Zhang Lu Rang held her hand and led her to the queue.
Su Zai Zai licked the ice cream from the corner of her mouth, thought for a moment, and then said, "When I came to the amusement park with Jiajia before, she refused to go with me, saying it was too childish."
"..."
"Let me tell you, she and her current boyfriend have already met each other's parents," Su Zai Zai said, widening her eyes. "Why haven't we met yet?"
Zhang Lu Rang silently took a tissue from his backpack and handed it to her.
"Don't always use actions to change the subject," Su Zai Zai said seriously.
Seeing that she wasn't taking it, Zhang Lu Rang wiped the smudge from the corner of her mouth himself and said softly, "As for my parents, I want to wait a little longer before taking you to meet them. They already know about you—I've mentioned you to them."
After saying this, he thought for a moment and added, "Do you want to meet my uncle first?"
Hearing his first sentence, Su Zai Zai was momentarily stunned and asked curiously, "When did you tell them?"
Zhang Lu Rang thought for a while, looking serious.
"When I called them before, they asked me to talk about things here, so I mentioned you."
It seemed that only Su Zai Zai was something worth mentioning.
Su Zai Zai suddenly felt a little nervous and whispered, "What did they say?"
Zhang Lu Rang couldn't quite remember either and said hesitantly, "They told me to bring you back to meet them."
After a moment of silence.
Su Zai Zai said quietly, "Lùràng, you should meet my parents first."
"..."
"Let me see how you do it."
"..."
"Give me some experience."
Zhang Lu Rang: "..."
After lunch, the two walked around the area to digest their food.
An hour later, they happened to pass by the roller coaster ride again.
Su Zai Zai suggested, "How about we go on the roller coaster?"
Zhang Lu Rang glanced at it—it was about sixty meters high.
He ran his fingers through his hair, this time hesitating a little: "Are you sure you're not scared?"
"You don't like it?" Su Zai Zai didn't mind. "Then let's not go.""No, if you're not scared, let's go."
Hearing this, Su Zai Zai grinned and pulled him over: "I'm not scared."
This roller coaster was one of the amusement park's popular attractions.
Su Zai Zai and Zhang Lu Rang waited nearly twenty minutes before getting on.
After the staff checked the safety belts, Zhang Lu Rang still felt uneasy and carefully checked Su Zai Zai's once more.
Su Zai Zai smiled, her eyes curving: "Lùràng, aren't you really good at physics?"
He didn't speak, just held her hand.
Soon, the roller coaster slowly began to move.
The speed gradually increased, climbing from low to high. After reaching the peak, it plunged sharply downward.
The wind roared loudly in their ears, drowning out half the screams.
Su Zai Zai calmly turned her head to look at Zhang Lu Rang's still expressionless face. She suddenly found it amusing and called out to him in a slightly raised voice: "Lùràng."
She didn't know if he heard her.
Su Zai Zai didn't think too much about it and was about to continue speaking.
The roller coaster sped up even more, and their bodies began to turn with the twists.
Su Zai Zai's heart skipped a beat, and she obediently closed her mouth.
A minute later, the roller coaster reached the end and slowed down.
Su Zai Zai turned to look at him and continued what she hadn't said earlier: "Lùràng, now we've experienced life and death together."
Zhang Lu Rang silently looked over.
"So come to my house."
As soon as she finished speaking, the roller coaster came to a stop. Passengers unbuckled their safety belts, letting out sighs of relief.
Zhang Lu Rang also unbuckled his belt and, seeing she hadn't moved, reached over to undo hers.
Then, Su Zai Zai pulled him up and continued:
"I'll have my future in-laws treat you to a meal to thank you."
Chapter 59
Her home was so warm.
No wonder she was so good too.
—Zhang Lu Rang
Two days later, it happened to be a Sunday.
Zhang Lu Rang had arranged the time with Su Zai Zai in advance and went to visit early in the morning.
He stood at the door for a moment, a hint of nervousness in his eyes.
The next second, Zhang Lu Rang curved his lips slightly and pressed the doorbell on the right side of the door.
Almost simultaneously, the door opened from inside, and Su Zai Zai peeked her head out.
She grinned and grabbed his wrist, pulling him inside.
Zhang Lu Rang stood in the entryway and glanced inside.
A middle-aged man sat on the sofa, looking over with a gentle smile.
A middle-aged woman walked out of the kitchen, holding a plate of fruit, and happened to see Zhang Lu Rang. She smiled and said, "Lùràng is here? Come sit."
Zhang Lu Rang had just finished taking off his shoes and put on the indoor slippers Su Zai Zai handed him before walking over to the coffee table.
He respectfully extended the gifts he had brought and said humbly, "Uncle, Auntie, hello."
Father Su stood up, took the gifts from him, and placed them on the coffee table: "Have a seat."
Zhang Lu Rang nodded and sat on the adjacent sofa.
Su Zai Zai sat beside him like a little tail, quietly.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
Zhang Lu Rang pondered, about to say something.
Mother Su, who had been silent, suddenly leaned close to Father Su's ear and whispered, "He's even better-looking than in the photo."
Su Zai Zai immediately spoke up, saying, "Mom, you're too loud."
Hearing this, Zhang Lu Rang's expression froze for a moment, his face growing warm.The previously somewhat awkward atmosphere instantly eased considerably.
Father Su's voice carried a hint of amusement as he poured a glass of water and placed it in front of him. "I heard from Zaizai that your family is in City B?"
"That's right." Zhang Lu Rang thought for a moment before adding, "My parents are both there, but I live in City Z with my uncle."
"Will you go back to City B for work in the future?" Father Su asked casually.
Zhang Lu Rang had already considered these questions and replied directly, "No, I'll still work in City Z. After graduation, I plan to settle down here."
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