"Brother Kai, Brother Kai! I’ve finished ordering," Zhang Xinrui called him softly.

"Oh, okay." Lv Kai's face was stiff. He swallowed, feeling like he had just eaten a whole lemon, so sour it hurt.

Handing the menu to the waiter, Zhang Xinrui turned to look at Tang Song's table, seemingly curious about his date.

She was momentarily stunned and said awkwardly, "That girl is really pretty. They make a great couple."

"Yeah," Lv Kai nodded vigorously, "Tang Song really knows how to keep things under wraps, finding such an outstanding girlfriend without saying a word."

Thinking about how he had bragged about Zhang Xinrui earlier, Lv Kai felt a bit embarrassed. In college, their department had far more men than women, and anyone remotely attractive was considered a beauty. Zhang Xinrui was relatively outstanding among them. But compared to that fair-skinned girl, there was no comparison.

However, Lv Kai knew his limits. He didn't even dare to think about girls like that, at most feeling a bit envious. Compared to her, the girl he had a crush on in college seemed more attainable.

Just then, the waiter brought their food. Lv Kai enthusiastically placed a few slices of beef on the grill, "Come on, let's eat! I'll do the grilling. You just enjoy."

"I think grilling is fun, too. Let’s do it together," Zhang Xinrui said with a smile, picking up the tongs and starting to grill.

...

"Don't move, I must take a picture!" Tian Jing said seriously, pulling out her phone. "Yes, put both hands over here, being naturally, relax your fingers."

"Click——"

"Click——"

"Everyone has three main lines, and yours are very unique..."

"And the surrounding small, chaotic lines have certain pathological meanings, indicating some health issues, like this cross line..."

"Little Jing, you know so much! Let me see your palm. Let's compare."

"Sure!"

Tang Song seized the opportunity to grab her hand, sliding his fingers over her palm and gently squeezing her soft, slender fingers. Her skin was so smooth, and the unique fragrance made him want to take a bite.

Tian Jing shivered, her face flushed with excitement. Being firmly held by his hands was quite thrilling.

One by one, the dishes were brought to the table. Time flew past 7:30 PM, the sun fully set, and the sky darkened completely. The smell of barbecue wafted across the terrace. The source of this content ɪs novel⟡fire.net

The two, who had been examining each other's palms, finally stopped. Tian Jing carefully put the watch on his wrist and took several photos before returning to her seat, satisfied.

They chatted while grilling the food. Tian Jing, in a great mood from all the hand-holding and photo-taking, offered to help him find a job, promising a salary and benefits not worse than Jinxiu Commerce. As a wealthy second-generation, she had many friends working in family businesses, so helping him find a job was no problem.

Hearing he planned to start his own business, Tian Jing raised her drink and toasted him, "Wishing you success! Good luck!"

"Thank you!"

"This cheese-baked sweet potato is fantastic. The savory cheese pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the sweet potato."

"The beef belly here is very fresh. It doesn’t need to be grilled for too long. It's just right: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Try it."

Throughout the meal, Tang Song was a perfect gentleman, helping with the grilling and pouring drinks. Having done his homework, he was familiar with the restaurant's signature dishes.

The bright moon gradually illuminated the night sky, making the evening even more enchanting. Tian Jing's smile never faded, and their relationship naturally grew closer, becoming genuine friends.

On the rooftop stage, a few people quietly took their places. The diners immediately began excitedly discussing.

"The music performance is about to start! I think it’s the resident singer from the bar downstairs!"

"Live singing, I love it!"

"Hurry, get your phone out for photos and videos. I need to post this on my moments."

...

On stage, the handsome restaurant manager held a microphone and loudly announced, "Good evening, everyone! Thank you for visiting New Alley! Tonight's performer is our old friend Carl, a freedom-loving Sagittarius skilled in blues, pop, and folk music. Our Douyin live stream is also broadcasting the performance, so feel free to join the live room to request songs! Come On!"

As his passionate introduction ended, the music started. A singer in a leather jacket and jeans stepped onto the stage, holding a guitar.

Tian Jing looked curiously at the stage and smiled, "The dining industry is becoming more competitive. It's hard to stand out without some unique features. Even this outdoor barbecue place has a resident singer. But it’s great; we can listen to music while eating."

"Definitely competitive," Tang Song agreed, his eyes on the guitarist, feeling a strong urge to play. Since leaving the dream instance, he retained all his guitar skills and experiences, making him a genuine guitar prodigy. Seeing the guitar nearby made his fingers itch.

Carl, the singer, lightly strummed the guitar strings, the sound spreading through the speakers. Lowering his head slightly, he said in a deep voice, "This song, 'You Are the April of This World,' is for everyone. I hope this April, everyone can be with the one they love."

As the soft, melodious prelude began, the stage lights dimmed, and the audience fell silent, captivated by the beautiful music.

「BGM: Across mountains and rivers to embrace you, through all storms, we'll stay together.

Listening to the most beautiful memories, all about you...」

The song's melody was light and smooth, with beautiful lyrics that were easy to sing along to. Many customers took out their phones, some humming softly along.

Tian Jing also smiled and took a few photos, then commented, "It sounds great, and his guitar playing is excellent."

She then sang along softly to a few lines. Her voice was sweet and clear, very pleasant to hear.

Tang Song placed a piece of meat on her plate and asked, "You sing very well too. Do you enjoy music?"

"Yes, our department often goes singing for team building. Du Shaokai from your department sometimes joins us. Honestly, he’s pretty thick-skinned, using our department’s funds, haha."

Tang Song nodded slightly, an idea forming in his mind.

In the "First Date Experience" task, it was clearly stated that the higher the peak satisfaction of the date, the richer the reward. The satisfaction level on a date was about the element of surprise.

Currently, his looks, wealth, and depth were not outstanding in front of Tian Jing. The only exceptional thing he had was the guitar skills and talent brought back from the dream.

With this in mind, Tang Song's gaze towards Tian Jing grew more intense.

"Dear rich beauty friend, you're too short-sighted; you’ve never seen a true guitar master!"