Edited by Elv
Mission Date
The week before Christmas, all the major shops in the streets and alleys were adorned with new decorations. The air seemed to be filled with a restless atmosphere, constantly reminding people that Christmas was approaching, and it was time for couples to go out and have fun, while the time for teasing the single folks was also coming.
It seemed that every festival was an excuse for couples to show affection, whether it was showing off in restaurants, on the square, or on social media. And Christmas was destined to be another day that would torment the single folks.
Zhou Kao had stayed up for two nights in a row, finally freeing up Christmas Eve to accompany his girlfriend on a date. He was still quite nervous.
Ever since Wen Le mentioned helping him strategize against his future father-in-law, they lacked an opportunity to inform his future father-in-law that they were truly together. And this Christmas party undoubtedly presented a perfect opportunity.
The issue of status was crucial. Zhou Kao was eager to solidify this relationship as soon as possible, so he absolutely couldn’t miss such a good opportunity as Christmas.
On Thursday night, Wen Le specially came home to stay for a day. Wen Tianqi was obviously very happy that his daughter had come home to stay. At the dinner table, Wen Tianqi asked Wen Le, “Aren’t you busy lately? I remember tomorrow is Friday, not the weekend.”
Wen Le smiled and said, “Today is Christmas Eve, Dad.” Saying this, she took out a small box from her bag and handed it to Wen Tianqi. “I came back to have dinner with Dad. This is a gift for Dad.”
Wen Tianqi felt deeply moved, and his heart warmed.
The Wen family actually didn’t have the tradition of celebrating Christmas. Wen Tianqi even forgot that tonight was Christmas Eve and had forgotten to prepare a Christmas gift for Wen Le. He didn’t want to disappoint his daughter, so he patted her head and said, “Dad has prepared a gift for you, but you can only see it tomorrow.”
Wen Tianqi planned to notify his secretary to prepare it overnight; it must be ready by the next day.
Wen Le nodded happily, looking very obedient. Wen Tianqi felt content in his heart; his daughter must be the best daughter in the world.
Wen Tianqi then asked, “What are your plans for Christmas tomorrow?”
Wen Le said, “Tomorrow is Christmas, although we don’t have a holiday, but fortunately, we don’t have classes on Friday afternoons. I plan to…” As she spoke, Wen Le’s face gradually turned red, and she whispered something in Wen Tianqi’s ear.
Wen Tianqi’s initial reaction was somewhat displeased because Wen Le told him she planned to test the attitude of the boy she secretly admired. Wen Tianqi felt it was unfair for his daughter; the boy must be blind if he needed his daughter to test his attitude!
But seeing his daughter’s enthusiastic appearance, Wen Tianqi didn’t say anything. He just prayed in his heart that the boy wouldn’t be ignorant and upset his daughter.
Wen Tianqi asked Wen Le, “How are you planning to test him?”
Wen Le said, “Tomorrow is Christmas, and I’m going to ask him out for a meal. If he asks, I’ll just say I need his help with something. If he agrees, then there might be a chance. If he doesn’t agree, then maybe there’s no chance.”
“If he agrees, how will you be sure if he’s really interested in you or if he’s just going out for a meal?”
“If he agrees, I’ll take him to a place where there are many couples and see his reaction. I think if he doesn’t like me, seeing so many couples might make him look cold, uncomfortable, or even unhappy. But if he likes me, then I should be able to tell.”
“For example, he might blush, he might frequently make eye contact with me, and he might also be more enthusiastic.”
Hearing Wen Le say this, Wen Tianqi felt uncomfortable, but knowing that his daughter was still quite sensible, he felt somewhat relieved.
But then, Wen Le added, “Anyway, that’s what I found online…”
Wen Tianqi: …
He suddenly felt worried about this test.
Seeing Wen Tianqi still silent, Wen Le, full of anticipation, said, “If he likes me but is shy, I can confess first. Am I brave, Dad?”
Wen Tianqi felt a lump in his chest, unsure how to respond. With a daughter like Wen Le, who has such qualities, does she still need to confess first? Is the other person an idiot?
Wen Tianqi was furious, only hoping that the boy would take the initiative. Otherwise, hehe… this boy might not have a chance.
That night, Wen Le seemed very excited. After dinner, she ran to her room to pick out clothes.
Wen Le was probably too excited and kept dragging Wen Tianqi to look at her outfits.
Holding up one set of clothes after another, she asked, “Dad, does this set look good? How about this one?”
Wen Tianqi felt both sad and relieved. Sad because his daughter was so excited to be with that boy, but relieved because his daughter hadn’t been this close with him since she was twelve.
Wen Tianqi felt both emotions as he watched Wen Le pick out clothes in front of him.
But Wen Tianqi thought his daughter looked good in every outfit.
And he really meant it.
“This one looks good.”
Pointing to another one, Wen Le asked, “What about this one?”
Wen Tianqi replied, “That one looks good too.”
Finally, Wen Le could only sigh and put down the clothes, saying, “Dad, can you give me some honest opinions?”
But Wen Tianqi just smiled and said, “But everything Dad said was true. You really look good in every outfit.”
Wen Le pouted, feeling a bit unhappy.
Wen Tianqi quickly pointed to a red dress and said, “Lele, you look the most beautiful in that dress. As long as you wear this red dress, even the most blind guy will be captivated by you.”
Wen Le happily picked up the dress and compared it in front of herself, saying, “I also think this dress looks nice. Dad, you have great taste.”
Wen Tianqi smiled and tapped his forehead, saying, “Alright, you’ve chosen your clothes. I should go to work now.”
Wen Le nodded, waved goodbye to her dad, and watched him leave.
As the door closed behind her, the joyous expression on Wen Le’s face disappeared. She looked in the direction her father had left, smiled faintly, and then put down the dress in her hand.
Just like her father, she also wanted to strengthen the bond between them.
On Friday morning, Wen Le didn’t wear that red dress. Its bold colour and design were more suitable for a date, not for everyday wear. Instead, she wore a simple sweater, jeans, and a down jacket.
She was sent to class by Xiao Yang early in the morning and returned to her dormitory at noon to change into the dress.
Her roommates remembered the red dress from Auntie Wen’s last shipment. It was one of the best dresses Wen Le had received.
This dress originally had long sleeves, suitable for wearing in autumn. If worn in winter, you’d need to layer it with a down jacket. However, since they were having their date in the mall, the warm air inside was sufficient, and even without the down jacket, Wen Le could still manage to wear this red dress.
Initially, Wen Le had left this dress in the dormitory, but because the skirt was a bit long and took up space in the wardrobe, she had asked Xiao Yang to take it back home. This time when she went back, she brought the dress back with her.
The dress, with its long sleeves and tailored suit-style top, combined with a cute waist and long layered skirt, resembled a blooming red rose.
Wen Le’s roommates couldn’t help but tease her when they saw the dress. “Going on a date?” they joked.
Wen Le, no longer shy, nodded and said, “Yep.”
“Ah, Christmas, just an excuse for you couples to go out and have fun,” they remarked.
Wen Le laughed and stuck out her tongue.
Wen Le put on the dress and sat in front of the dressing table, applying delicate makeup. To complement the all-red ensemble without looking too flashy, she added some shimmering eyeshadow to her lower and upper eyelids. With matching red lipstick and her newly dyed light brown wavy hair styled with a curling iron, she slipped on a pair of black high heels.
She looked like a refined red rose, stunningly beautiful yet with a hint of innocence and grace.
Cheng Hui covered her chest and said, “Wen Le, I suggest you don’t go out like this. Otherwise, the consequences could be disastrous.”
Wen Le didn’t understand. “What do you mean?” she asked.
Cheng Hui replied, “If you go out like this, you two will be on a date, surrounded by other couples at the restaurant. You might end up causing others to be breaking up right then and there.”
TN: LOLLL hahaha Cheng Hui, you’re my fav!!!
“Ah?”
“Just think about it. A lovely couple goes out on a date, and suddenly, you, a fairy, appear out of nowhere. The guy’s eyes will be glued to you. Oh, I can imagine it all now. The wine, the dripping water, and the sound of applause,”
Wen Le chuckled. “You’re getting better at flattery,” she praised.
Chen Hui replied proudly with a thumbs up, “Of course.”
As they were talking, they noticed that Bao Xiaofan had already changed into a dress and was quietly doing her makeup in front of the dressing table.
“You! What’s going on?” Man Qingxuan exclaimed.
Bao Xiaofan smirked but didn’t say anything.
“What’s up? Are you going on a date with a junior high schooler?” Man Qingxuan asked.
Bao Xiaofan grinned and said, “Just going out for a simple meal, that’s all.”
While the two were interrogating Bao Xiaofan, Wen Le grabbed her bag, put on her down jacket, and slipped out.
Zhou Kao was waiting downstairs for Wen Le. Since there were quite a few people downstairs, he didn’t get out of the car. Wen Le recognized his Passat and got into the passenger seat.
Zhou Kao started the car. “I’ve always been curious, how did you manage to win over your dad?”
Wen Le laughed. “Actually, it’s quite simple. I just told him that I have a crush on a guy. Wasn’t that clever?”
Zhou Kao patted Wen Le’s head and smiled. “My girlfriend is amazing!”
“But does your dad think I’m blind?” Zhou Kao asked.
Wen Le laughed. “Definitely.”
“How did you tell him today?” Zhou Kao asked.
“I told him that I was going to confess to you when we went out today,” Wen Le said.
“It seems like we’re on a mission during our date today,” Zhou Kao joked.
“But,” Zhou Kao continued with a smile, “let me do the confessing. Otherwise, I might not dare to face your dad.”
Wen Le chuckled. “Of course, it’s up to you.”
Zhou Kao drove to a shopping mall near the school. Like any other couple, they had dinner first, then went shopping, and finally watched a movie.
It was hot inside the mall, so Wen Le took off her down jacket and held it in her hand. Zhou Kao took it from her, and as his gaze swept over Wen Le’s red dress, a hint of amazement flickered in his eyes.
Wen Le noticed his reaction and smiled, turning around in a circle. “Do I look good?”
The layers of the skirt looked even more like a blooming rose.
Zhou Kao coughed lightly. “Maybe you should wear the jacket after all?”
Wen Le objected, “I don’t want to.”
“Although I’m proud to have such a beautiful girlfriend, I do feel a bit threatened,” Zhou Kao said.
Wen Le glanced at Zhou Kao, with his long legs in black pants, shirt, and windbreaker. His superior figure and handsome appearance made just as much of an impression as her flashy red dress.
Wen Le looked Zhou Kao up and down. “Boyfriend, if I don’t dress boldly, how will those girls know to back off?”
Zhou Kao chuckled. “It seems we’re in sync on this.”
