Chapter 120: Although the Process Was a Bit Rough

Scratching his head sheepishly, Chen Zhe felt a bit embarrassed. After all, this time he had been stubborn and ended up making a fool of himself.

Besides, Zheng Xiu Jing’s tone clearly carried worry for him, though restrained by her own pride, she couldn’t openly express her concern.

“So, Xiu Jing, what do you want to try next? Hmm, as long as it’s not one of those high-altitude rides—after all, having your companion throwing up beside you is a bit embarrassing, isn’t it?”

Instinctively, he reached out to ruffle Zheng Xiu Jing’s hair, but then thought better of it. Instead, he lowered his hand and gently patted her shoulder, his voice soft and tender.

“Well, if we’re skipping the high-altitude rides, I’d like to try the Camelot Carousel and the ice skating rink. What do you think, A Zhe?”

Putting the earlier incident back into the depths of his mind, Zheng Xiu Jing pinched her cheek thoughtfully, carefully considering which attractions to visit. After a while, she lifted her head again, her tone uncertain.

“As for those two, the carousel is fine with me, and I think the ice rink sounds great too, but there’s a major problem—I don’t know how to skate!”

Hearing her mention the Camelot Carousel, Chen Zhe immediately recalled the famous Korean drama *Stairway to Heaven*. He had looked it up later and learned that the huge carousel featured in the show was actually filmed at Lotte World’s Camelot Carousel. It had stunned him for a good while.

He was genuinely curious about this attraction, and hearing it was a popular spot for couples on dates made him even more eager not to miss it. Even if Zheng Xiu Jing hadn’t mentioned it, he would have suggested going there.

As for the ice rink, Chen Zhe was also intrigued. Born and raised in a warm southern tropical region, he had never seen snow or been to an ice rink, so naturally, he didn’t know how to skate.

Learning from the roller coaster experience earlier, to avoid embarrassing himself again, Chen Zhe chose to be honest and admitted he didn’t know how to skate.

“I see. So, A Zhe, are you interested in skating?” Zheng Xiu Jing propped her chin on her hands, staring at the boy before her whose gaze seemed a little distant.

“Skating? Of course I’m interested, but there’s never been time to learn.”

She didn’t quite understand why Zheng Xiu Jing asked about his interest in skating, but Chen Zhe answered candidly since he was genuinely curious about the sport.

He once dreamt of visiting an ice rink and a northern ski resort, hoping for a joyful skiing experience, but reality had kept that from happening.

“Then I’ll teach you how to skate, A Zhe. Don’t underestimate me—I took part in the program *Kim Yuna’s Kiss & Cry* and ended up winning first place by beating all the other contestants.”

Seeing the surprise in Chen Zhe’s eyes when she mentioned teaching him to skate, Zheng Xiu Jing immediately felt underestimated.

Puffing out her cheeks indignantly, she began recounting her achievements in skating to prove her qualifications to teach a novice like Chen Zhe.

“Hey, hey, I know, I know. I watched that show too and think you’re amazing. I was just surprised that you wanted to teach me.”

Hearing Zheng Xiu Jing’s puffy response, Chen Zhe finally realized she had misunderstood him earlier. Smiling wryly, he shook his head.

Pointing a finger at her puffed cheek, he gently explained his thoughts to smooth over the misunderstanding and ease her irritation.

“Is that so? Since you say so, I’ll reluctantly believe you this once.”

“Ahem, alright, let’s drop it. Let’s head to the ice rink first—it’s cooler there. I’ll teach you to skate. Then, when it gets cooler outside later, we’ll go to the Camelot Carousel. How do you like that plan?”

Realizing she had misread Chen Zhe’s intentions, Zheng Xiu Jing felt a little embarrassed but maintained her composure, claiming to trust him reluctantly.

Noticing Chen Zhe’s gentle gaze, her cheeks flushed a faint pink, thankfully hidden behind her mask.

Clearing her throat twice, she quickly changed the subject, not wanting to dwell further on the matter, and began talking about the itinerary.

“Hey, why did you suddenly grab me like that? You nearly scared me to death.”

Just after explaining the schedule, Zheng Xiu Jing felt a strong hand grasp hers, pulling her up abruptly.

Startled, she looked toward the owner of the hand. Seeing it was Chen Zhe, she breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest, a hint of complaint in her voice.

“You said we were going to the ice rink, right? Let’s hurry. The lines are probably long. Remember to hold my hand tight—there are a lot of people, and I don’t want us to get separated.”

Ignoring her complaining tone, Chen Zhe smiled warmly at her and gently shook their intertwined hands, emphasizing she must hold on tight and not lose him.

—To the logistics team bustling behind the scenes for Chen Zhe’s date—

At the entrance of JK Haven Harbor Restaurant, which was closed for the day, Bai Fan gently placed a “Closed Today” sign. He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

For Chen Zhe’s date that evening, he had taken the day off specifically to prepare—fetching ingredients and necessary supplies to help his younger brother.

“Mei Yan, remember to clean the restaurant thoroughly and follow the list I gave you to decorate the kitchen on the second floor and the rooftop garden on the third.”

Back inside the restaurant, Bai Fan inspected the cleanliness while instructing the waitstaff wiping tables.

“Okay, boss. I got it. But you mentioned vases and fresh flowers on the list—I don’t see any.”

Zhao Mei Yan nodded in acknowledgment but tilted her head in confusion after scanning the second floor and finding no flowers or vases.

“They haven’t been delivered yet. It’s fine—someone will bring them later. You and Su Xi will assist them as their helpers in arranging everything. Just follow their instructions on how to set things up.”

“I’m heading out now to pick up fresh ingredients for tonight. The restaurant is in your hands. Once the decoration is done, you’re free to leave for the day.”

Hearing this, Bai Fan recalled that Chen Yuqi and her close friend, who were supposed to bring the flowers, hadn’t arrived yet.

But as the true leader of their group—the big sister figure—Bai Fan wouldn’t say a word against Chen Yuqi. Instead, he simply reminded Zhao Mei Yan a few more times before leaving.