Chapter 540
“Anyone can make threats, but whether they can carry them out is another matter.” Xu Ke looked at the other person and slightly pulled at the corner of his mouth.
This dismissive attitude incited a few young men to the point where they almost wanted to start another fight, but considering the disparity in their combat abilities, Xiao Liu and his companions decided to drop the idea.
Xiao Si and Boss, however, were caught off guard by Xiao Liu’s outburst, their minds a mess, unable to muster any desire to fight. They just thought about persuading Xiao Liu not to go astray.
“Trying to provoke me? You’re seriously underestimating me. I won’t argue with you today, but this between us isn’t over. Stick together all you want; if you ever give me the chance, I’ll make you regret it for a lifetime.”
Xiao Liu grinned at Xu Ke and gave him the finger before leaving the restaurant with his crew. Xiao Si and Boss gave Xu Ke a deep look before turning to follow.
“Are you scared?” Xu Ke didn’t stop the young men from leaving. He put a hand on Ariel’s head, gently ruffled it, and asked.
“Just a few punks, not worthy of scaring me. But having this private room trashed did ruin my dining mood a bit.” Ariel looked at the room, now resembling a ruin, pouted, and complained.
“What’s there to fear about that? We can just get another room.” After speaking, Xu Ke turned to the waiter peering in at the door and asked, “Are there other private rooms available? Can you arrange one for us?”
The waiter was stunned for a moment when Xu Ke addressed him.
“No more private rooms?” Seeing the waiter just staring at him without answering, Xu Ke asked once more.
“No, it’s not that. I’ll arrange something right away.” The waiter snapped back to reality, recalling the scene of Xu Ke in action, hurriedly nodded, and ran off without looking back.
“Do I look that scary?” Xu Ke questioned Ariel, puzzled by the waiter’s hasty retreat.
“Not at all, you’re quite handsome.” Ariel playfully winked at Xu Ke as she said this.
“Then why did he run off so quickly?”
“Probably because he was mesmerized by your looks.” Ariel grinned and gave Xu Ke a sweet smile.
The waiter was efficient, and it wasn’t long before Xu Ke and Ariel had a new private room ready for them.
The dinner hadn’t started on a perfect note, but it ended quite satisfactorily; the roast chicken in the restaurant lived up to its reputation, much to Ariel’s delight.
“It’s still early, let’s take a walk. I don’t want to rest so soon.” Ariel checked the time and cuddled Xu Ke’s arm, acting coquettish.
Xu Ke thought about his work schedule for the next day, found nothing particularly troublesome, and after seeing Ariel’s expectant eyes, he nodded in agreement.
“Where do you want to go? I’ll accompany you wherever you want to go tonight.”
“I want to go to Discovery Kingdom. They have shows and fireworks at night, and I want to see them.” Ariel’s face lit up with anticipation.
“Anything you say, you can go anywhere you like today.” Xu Ke didn’t object to Ariel’s plan.
The moment they passed through the ticket checkpoint, Ariel’s eyes sparkled; she looked as if she had taken a Stimulant, bursting with excitement.
Though it was nighttime, all the amusement facilities in Discovery Kingdom were still running as usual. The lights made it as bright as day, and while there were fewer people than during the day, it was still bustling. You still needed to queue for rides.
“It’s as lively as I imagined; it didn’t disappoint me.” Ariel said excitedly as she looked at the lively crowd.
“As long as you like it. What do you want to ride? I’ll queue for you.” Xu Ke glanced around, searching for entertainment options Ariel might be interested in.
“Let’s ride the roller coaster! I want something thrilling.” Ariel gave Xu Ke an innocent-looking smile and said.
“And I want you to ride it with me, it wouldn’t be fun alone. Will you join me?”
Xu Ke hadn’t intended to refuse Ariel’s request. Seeing Ariel acting spoiled, how could he hold out? Of course, he agreed.
“I knew you’re the best to me! Let’s go queue, then.” Ariel gleefully led Xu Ke towards the roller coaster line.
Not far from where Xu Ke and Ariel had been, a young couple had a minor spat.
The girl, wearing cat ears, watched Xu Ke and Ariel leave and pinched her boyfriend’s arm hard.
“Look at him, and then at you. How did I end up with such a cowardly boyfriend? You won’t even ride a roller coaster with me. You dare not do this, nor that. What’s the point of having you?” the girl said angrily.
The boy noticed the curious glances from people around them, his face turning beet red.
He silently endured the girl messing with his arm and gently tugged at her shirt, whispering, “Can we not make a scene? People are watching. Can we talk about this at home?”
But his plea only made the girl’s temper soar; instead of calming down, she became even more irate because of his patience.
“Why go home? Why can’t we talk here? I just want you to ride the roller coaster with me; is that so hard? Look at him: tall, handsome, and so accommodating to his girlfriend. And you—you’re full of excuses. What’s your deal? Do you want to break up?”
The girl’s unreasonable demands made the boy anxious. First, he licked his dry lips, then explained nervously, “It’s not that I don’t want to ride it with you; I really can’t do roller coasters. I’m afraid of heights; they make me uncomfortable.”
“Do you know how embarrassed you make me look in front of my friends? It’s always like this; whenever I ask for something, you say no. Today, it’s your last chance. If you don’t ride the roller coaster with me, that means you don’t love me, and we shouldn’t be together. Let’s break up,” the girl said with a stone-cold expression.
“Are you serious? You’d break up with me just because I won’t ride a roller coaster?” the boy said, his eyes filled with hurt and disbelief.
“Aren’t you worried something might happen to me on the ride? And how am I embarrassing you, just because I won’t join you on a dangerous ride? Does that mean I don’t love you and am humiliating you?”