Traveling back to 1966, starting by living in a cowshed.

Chapter 83 Successful Confession

The car drove on and finally stopped in front of a high-end Western restaurant located halfway up the mountain. The restaurant was decorated in a very stylish manner, with warm yellow lights shining through the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the melodious sound of a violin drifting into the ears. The waiters at the door, dressed in smart tailcoats, respectfully opened the car door for them.

Lin Zhou led Su Wanqing into the restaurant, where a waiter led them to a window seat. Outside the window, the lights of Hong Kong's myriad cities shone brightly, and the night view of Victoria Harbour was breathtaking, like a flowing painting.

The dining table had been carefully set out, with exquisite silver cutlery laid out on a pristine white tablecloth. Two white candles were lit in the center, their flickering flames casting a romantic glow over the entire space.

Su Wanqing sat in the chair, holding the bouquet of red roses, her heart pounding even faster. Looking at everything before her, a guess formed in her mind, a guess that made her cheeks burn, and she couldn't even meet Lin Zhou's gaze.

Lin Zhou sat opposite her, looking at her with her eyes lowered and her cheeks flushed, and found her extremely cute. He waved to the waiter to bring the food.

Exquisite French custard, pan-seared foie gras, tender steak, and fine red wine—one dish after another was served. Lin Zhou poured Su Wanqing a glass of red wine, and then poured one for himself. He raised his glass and smiled slightly at Su Wanqing: "Want to have a drink first?"

Su Wanqing looked up and met his deep eyes, which held such tenderness and focus that her heart skipped a beat. She picked up her wine glass and gently clinked it against his; the crisp sound was particularly pleasing to the ear amidst the melodious violin music.

The rich aroma of red wine filled her mouth. Su Wanqing took a sip and felt that the tension in her heart had eased considerably.

The two chatted as they ate, initially talking about interesting things at the company, but the conversation gradually veered off course. Lin Zhou talked about the hardships of his early days of starting his business and the excitement of making his first handheld game console prototype, while Su Wanqing talked about her days on the Su family's production line and the chaos she faced when she first arrived at Zhonghua.

The candlelight flickered, and the aroma of wine filled the air. The distance between the two people gradually closed without them even realizing it.

When the last dessert was served, Lin Zhou put down his knife and fork, looked at Su Wanqing with an intensely serious expression.

Su Wanqing felt a little embarrassed by his gaze and subconsciously lowered her head, stirring the juice in her glass.

Just then, Lin Zhou suddenly spoke up.

"Wanqing," he called her by her name for the first time in a long time, his voice low and gentle, with a hint of nervousness and a hint of determination, "Actually, the reason I asked you out today is because I have something to tell you."

Su Wanqing's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Lin Zhou, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.

Lin Zhou took a deep breath, stood up from his seat, and walked to her side. He picked up the velvet gift box that was placed to the side, opened it, and the star pearl necklace inside shimmered brilliantly in the candlelight.

He looked into Su Wanqing's eyes and said, word by word, "I like you. I liked you from the first time I went to your factory to buy a production line and saw you."

Su Wanqing's pupils suddenly contracted, and the blush on her face instantly spread to her ears. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that her throat was blocked and she could not make a sound.

Seeing her shocked expression, Lin Zhou continued, "I was afraid that someone else would take someone as wonderful as you, so I couldn't wait to invite you to Zhonghua. I want to see you every day, to see you smile, and to see you shining brightly by my side."

His voice wasn't loud, but every word he spoke clearly reached Su Wanqing's ears, like a pebble stirring up ripples in the lake of her heart.

It turned out that he, like himself, had already fallen for her.

It turns out that the reason he recruited me to Zhonghua wasn't simply because he valued my abilities, but because... he liked me.

Su Wanqing's eyes instantly reddened. She looked at Lin Zhou, at the tension and sincerity in his eyes, and her heart felt filled with something warm and sweet.

In fact, wasn't she the same?

From the first moment she met Lin Zhou, she was drawn to this young and promising man, who was also gentle. His dedication to his work, his kindness to his subordinates, and the occasional hint of playfulness all drew her heart closer to him.

The time she spent at Zhonghua was the happiest time of her life. Seeing him every day and working together for Zhonghua's future made her feel incredibly content. She had also secretly hoped that he would say something to her, but she was afraid that it was just wishful thinking on her part.

Now, he's finally said it.

Lin Zhou looked at Su Wanqing's reddened eyes and felt a little flustered. He quickly said, "Wanqing, I know this might be a bit sudden, but I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Wanqing interrupted him.

Su Wanqing raised her hand, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and a bright smile appeared on her face. That smile was more dazzling than the neon lights outside the window and warmer than the candlelight on the table.

She looked at Lin Zhou, nodded gently, her voice slightly choked, yet incredibly clear: "I do."

Those three words, like a warm current, instantly flowed through Lin Zhou's entire body.

He paused for a moment, then reacted, a wildly joyful smile spreading across his face. He picked up the star-pearl necklace and carefully put it on Su Wanqing. The necklace rested against her neck, the cool touch making her tremble slightly. Looking down at the brilliance at her collarbone, he couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

Lin Zhou looked at Su Wanqing wearing the necklace, his heart pounding. He couldn't help but reach out and gently take her hand. Her hand was soft, small, and slightly sweaty, yet it had a reassuring warmth.

Su Wanqing did not break free, but instead gently squeezed his hand back.

Outside the window, the dazzling night view of Hong Kong unfolds, and the evening breeze from Victoria Harbour brushes against the glass, bringing a refreshing coolness. Inside, candlelight flickers, the fragrance of roses fills the air, and the melodious sound of a violin flows through the space.

Lin Zhou looked into Su Wanqing's eyes, his eyes filled with a gentle smile.

It turns out that liking someone, and being liked by that person in return, is such an incredibly happy thing.

They smiled at each other, and in the warm yellow candlelight, amidst the melodious piano music and the night of Hong Kong, they held each other's hands, and with them, the rest of their lives.

The waiter promptly served champagne for the after-dinner meal; the crisp bubbles rising in the glasses mirrored the couple's joyful mood. Lin Zhou raised his glass to Su Wanqing, his voice full of laughter: "To us."

Su Wanqing raised her wine glass and gently clinked it against his, her eyes filled with a tender smile that could melt hearts.

"Respect us."

A night breeze blew by, and the candlelight flickered, illuminating the smiling faces of the two people looking at each other, creating a warm and beautiful scene.