Emmeline grabbed her mug and put it on her backpack before taking the elevator down.
In the plaza, she immediately spotted Abelâs Santana among the row of cars.
He was wearing a black shortâsleeved Tâshirt and black pants, looking tall and imposing.
From a distance, he looked like when he was in his teens.
Emmeline felt a sweet and warm feeling in her heart.
As she approached, Abel tilted his head and smiled. âYou really look like a student.â
Then let me relive my student days dreams, Emmeline said with a smile.
Abel patted her head and took her backpack while asking, âAnything you want to eat?â
âI have no idea, you decide. Emmeline pouted habitually âI really donât know any good eateries that suit your taste around here. Abel started the car.
They drove around the city and finally found a popular restaurant called Moo Paradise.
The first and second floors were full, so they had to go up to the third floor.
There was a large bucket of roses on the bar counter, and Abel bought ten stalks, The waiter smiled and said, âIf you buy nine more, it means I love you foreverâ in flower language.â
So, Abel bought another nine stalks..
Many customers coming and going would buy the roses, but most of them only bought a few for their loved ones without any specific meaning.
This was the first time he heard someone say, âI love you forever.
The waiter quickly took out a pair of scissors and cut the flowers, wrapped them in colored paper, and.
handed them to Emmeline.
Emmeline held the bouquet of roses. She was torn between laughing and crying. âWhat a spendthrift.
People will think Iâm a florist!â
Abel laughed. âThatâs perfect; we can sell them at double the price.
âYouâre so moricyâminded!â Emmeline teased. Didnât you just take over the factory? You shouldnât be like this!â
Thatâs tque,â Abel said. âMy mind is filled with factory matters now, and all I think about is sales and money. Thereâs nothing else on my mind.â
âAm I nothing to you then?â Emmeline pouted.
âDo you even have to ask?â Abel looped an arm around her shoulder. âIf youâre nothing to me, I wouldnât have driven three to four hours here just in come and pick you up. Even Scott doesnât know where I went.â
âSo, whatâs the situation at the factory now?â Emmeline asked.
The two sat at a table in the corner and ordered two hotpots.
Emmeline ordered a hotpot with clear broth and all vegetarian ingredients.
âIâve already made the samples that Paul requested, Abel said. âAll the data meets the standards. In a few days, Iâll bring the samples over and make a grand entrance with the order Paul gave me!â
âWow.â Emmeline clapped her hands. âBusiness is really bustling. No wonder you bought so many roses!â
âYou underestimated me, didnât you?â Alsel raised his eyebrows at her. I didnât miss out on buying flowers for you even when I wasnât doing business!â
âThatâs true. Emmeline giggled. âItâs not half had spending time around a spendthrift like you.â
âSpendthrift?â Abel frowned. âCanât you come up with something else? Something like honcho would sound more impressive!â
As he picked vegetables from the hotpot and put them into Emmelineâs bowl, he said, âNobody dares to treat me with disrespect besides you. Take the workers in the factory, for example. They all show me utmost deference!
âThatâs because you hold their livelihood in your handsâ Emmeline rolled her eyes at him. They depend on you to put food on their tables!â
âThatâs true, so Iâm carrying a huge responsibility on my shoulders, Abel said. âI will make sure everyone gets to eat well and live comfortably!â
Anything I can do to help you?â Emmeline blinked her bright eyes at him.
âYou?â Abel stared into her eyes. âTake care of your own safety. Thatâs all Iâm askingâ
âThatâs it?â Emmeline pouted. âThatâs too simple!â
âI wonât be able to be by your side as much as before, reminded Abel. âSo, what I need the most is for you to be safe.
Emmelineâs heart warmed, and she nodded slightly, lowering her eyes.
By the time they finished dinner, it was already past eight oâclock.
The night in the capital city was brightly lit Originally, Emmeline wanted Abel to stay the night here and return the next morning.
After all, he drove for nearly four hours. She was worried that Abel would get tired.
âNo, I have to go back tonight,â Abel insisted. âThere are many things to handle early tomorrow morning.â
âWonât you be exhausted?â Emmeline was worried about him. âYou just drove for nearly four hours.â
âThatâs nothing.â Abel said. âI used to deliver goods all over the country, driving for more than ten hours a day without getting exhausted.â
âYou should change your name. Emmeline knew she couldnât argue with him and pouted her lips.
âChange my name?â Abel started the car and joined the crowded city lane.
âYou work like a cow. You should change your name to Moo!â
âMoo!â Abel burst into laughter. âThatâs a good one!