Sweet Whirlwind Romance: Sir, Would You Like to Be My Partner-In-Marriage? novel Chapter 9

It took them more than two hours to finish their romantic wedding dinner.

They finished their dinner relatively early, so after Lu Shijin picked up the bill, he suggested staying on the hill to admire the night view before returning to the city later that night.

Tang Ruochu didn't have any objections.

Although this was just a marriage partnership, she had to admit that she was having a good time.

More importantly, he seemed to have a calming effect on her and she was able to forget her troubles when she was with him.

She found it amazing that he had this effect on her.

She had only known him for less than a day, but for some reason, she felt at ease when she was around him.

The night view from the hill was gorgeous. There was a gentle breeze and the stars and moon were clearly visible. Tang Ruochu and Lu Shijin went to the observatory to gaze at the stars before they went up the hill and explored some of the scenic spots.

When the temperatures started to drop around 10 p.m. that night, Lu Shijin finally suggested that they leave.

They descended the mountain and Lu Shijin took Tang Ruochu home.

Tang Ruochu got out of his car and said goodbye to Lu Shijin. "Thanks for arranging such a beautiful dinner tonight. Have a safe trip home."

Lu Shijin rested an arm on the car window and looked intently at her with his dark eyes as he said softly, "When do you intend to move in?"

"I'll start packing when I get home. If everything goes well, I'll move in within the next two days," Tang Ruochu said.

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Lu Shijin nodded. Then, he stretched out his hand and said, "Give me your phone."

Tang Ruochu paused in surprise before she handed her phone over as he had requested.

Lu Shijin keyed in a series of numbers and said, "This is my private number. Drop me a line after you're done packing and I'll ask Mu Ling to pick you up."

Then, he stepped on the gas pedal and drove off.

Tang Ruochu stood on the spot and watched as his car drove off into the darkness. She finally headed into the house after she could no longer see his car.

All the lights in the Tang family home were still turned on at this late hour.

Their housekeeper, Uncle Zhao, came up to greet her after she walked into the house and said politely, "Miss, the Old Master asked that you go up to the study when you get home. He has something he'd like to say."

Tang Ruochu froze in surprise before she glanced in the direction of the study and said with a hint of sarcasm, "What would he have to say to me?"

"Uh..." Uncle Zhao hesitated and looked at her sympathetically as he said, "Miss, someone from the Ji family came over today. Miss Ruoruo and Mr. Yinfeng's wedding date has been decided and it... is the date when you were supposed to marry Mr. Ji."

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"What?" Tang Ruochu said as she stiffened and looked at Uncle Zhao in disbelief.

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"Miss, please don't be too upset," Uncle Zhao said with a sigh. He looked at Tang Ruochu in concern because he was afraid that she'd end up doing something rash.

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Tang Ruochu remained silent. She felt a glacial chill well up in her chest that left her feeling breathless.

She took a deep breath and struggled to hide how upset she felt as she slowly walked toward the study.

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