She patted her chest.
"I'll turn off the sound on my neural link from now on!"
Lu Mingming said fiercely, then obediently opened her private messages.
Yi Fu's message arrived: [I'm near the amusement park, awaiting the princess's grand arrival. -v-]
"This guy."
Not the person she expected, Lu Mingming's heart felt a weight lifted, but then, inexplicably, a touch of disappointment.
Just as she was about to close her neural link, a second message arrived.
[Lu Yan: Yesterday I saw the smart beverage machine at home needs an upgrade. Shall we go buy a new one together after our date?]
Before Lu Mingming could reply, Mo Lian's message followed closely.
[Mo Lian: I've prepared your favorite breakfast. Perhaps lunch is more appropriate at this time. I've already booked your preferred restaurant in advance.]
Hong Yu's message came at the same time.
[I'm waiting for you, don't take too long.]
Not hearing from Olannar, Lu Mingming took the initiative and asked: [May I ask what order you are all proceeding in?]
[Olannar: ...]
[Olannar: Rock-paper-scissors, I lost, so I'm last.]
Lu Mingming couldn't help but laugh, and sent a voice message in a feigned troubled tone: [Who should I choose? I'm so distressed.]
There was a long silence from the other side, with no messages sent.
Could they be angry?
Lu Mingming joked again: [How about we all go together! It's fine for good friends to go out and have fun together.]
[Olannar: Don't you know what this date represents?]
Seeing this sentence, Lu Mingming's smile vanished, and she remained silent.
Which mischievous person thought of scheduling everything on the same day... At least they could have spared her from feeling so guilty. Refusing anyone would make future meetings awkward.
Lu Mingming imagined the scenario and shivered.
[Olannar: Mingming, follow your heart. I'm in the lavender field.]
Olannar sent no further messages.
"This is so hard—"
Lu Mingming sighed, lowered her head, and slowly sorted through her feelings and emotions.
After experiencing so much, it was impossible to say she wasn't moved by anyone…
Stepping up for her when she was in trouble, encouraging her when she lacked confidence, staying with her during her loneliest moments…
Lu Mingming unconsciously drew circles on the tabletop, and a certain figure became increasingly distinct.
After a moment, she hesitated no longer and boarded the light cable, walking resolutely towards the target in her heart.
After getting off the vehicle, Lu Mingming walked in the direction she intended, her cheeks flushed.
She passed the children's playground, went by the haunted house. The carousel behind her slowly started, and the giant Ferris wheel momentarily caught Lu Mingming's eye…
More captivating than these was the scent of lavender in the distance.
The closer she got to the flowerbeds, the more the gentle breeze carried a fresh, subtle fragrance into her nostrils, refreshing her spirit.
Olannar kept checking the time displayed on his neural link, trying to patiently persuade himself to wait, his eyes constantly scanning his surroundings.
"Here!"
Lu Mingming's smile was radiant, her dimples brimming with sweetness.
Olannar's movements paused, and he gazed fixedly in Lu Mingming's direction.
He tried hard to control his facial expression, yet couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips, his brows conveying long-awaited anticipation.
"You're finally here."
Olannar's steps quickened, and he approached her with a large bouquet of blooming roses.
The wind gently blew the stray hairs around Lu Mingming's ears. The moment their eyes met—she knew her deepest longing had finally been fulfilled.