Peninsula: 72 Hours of Blind Dates

Cheonggyecheon is not long.

It felt like we'd finished exploring in no time.

The streets were bustling with people.

After finally leaving the crowded area, Han Xijun and Wu Haiyuan asked, "Are you sure this is your dream?"

Han Xijun said, "I had it back in middle school."

"When you were in middle school, you were only interested in studying. Your aunt said she would take you camping on weekends and play by the stream, but you wouldn't go to eat. Even if you did go, you would just read books. You were in a completely different world from the other children who were playing."

"No, I just didn't tell my mom."

"So, couple's phones?"

"Yes, couple's phones, the most special and unique couple's phones."

Wu Haiyuan was genuinely curious and asked, "Really?"

It cannot be said that there is none.

If we rewind to our middle school years, around 2015, full-screen smartphones were just beginning to become widespread. Before that, many celebrities were using older 2G phones.

There are many different styles of older mobile phones.

Wu Haiyuan still remembers that his parents used to use Samsung slider phones, flip phones, and rotating phones.

Another very famous world-class brand, which my classmate also used. It was great for listening to music and taking pictures, and the phone itself had a very unique design.

But that was a long time ago.

Nowadays, Samsung's full-touchscreen phones are almost all pursuing a slim and lightweight design, or a stylish design with some curves.

Otherwise, it's Apple phones. There are basically only two types. Many mobile phone companies have given up on it, such as LG. You can probably still find that FX Chocolate phone that beat GG on the second-hand market.

Han Xijun isn't planning to buy an old-fashioned phone from the secondhand market, is he?

Nostalgia?

If you could actually buy one, in an era where everyone uses the latest smartphones, it would truly be one of a kind.

Unfortunately, the couple's phone Han Xijun mentioned wasn't the older model Wu Haiyuan expected from the secondhand market; he actually said it was the latest model.

Wu Haiyuan waved his phone and said, "This kind? The latest model, my sister gave it to me."

Han Xijun paused.

Wu Zhiyuan shouldn't have given Wu Haiyuan the latest iPhone; otherwise, he could have gone with Wu Haiyuan to buy the latest iPhone.

Shaking his head, Han Xijun said, "Of course not, I'm talking about Samsung's latest model."

Wu Haiyuan exclaimed "Ah!"

She knew that Han Xijun was probably referring to the same model she remembered—the horizontally folding phone.

Han Xijun took out his current phone and said, "My mom bought this phone in 19."

It is a full touchscreen phone with a 6.5-inch large screen.

Wu Haiyuan didn't know the model number.

However, a phone is about four years old.

The pace of mobile phone and other electronic product updates is incredibly fast these days, with Apple releasing new models every year. Wu Haiyuan isn't obsessed with these things, but he still wants to use the latest model; otherwise, he wouldn't have been so happy to receive the new Apple phone as a gift from Wu Zhiyuan.

The problem is that there's still an old iPhone in the drawer of my dorm room. The phone wasn't obsolete; it just had a smaller memory.

Han Xijun wants to buy a couple's phone since he's currently using the latest iPhone, so he'll have three phones?

Wu Haiyuan said unhurriedly, "I'm using a new phone now. Wouldn't it be a waste of money to use a new Samsung phone? Besides, Samsung's new phones are very expensive."

Han Xijun was about to speak.

Wu Haiyuan continued, "I know money isn't an issue for you, but I really don't need that many phones. Or you could get a new one? Couple phones don't necessarily have to be phones; I think phone cases would work too."

Wu Haiyuan found the answer and quickened his pace: "That's right, phone cases! Why don't you get a new Apple phone too? Then we can buy matching phone cases, wouldn't that work? Phone cases can probably be customized, and the price will definitely be much lower than buying a new phone."

Linking arms with Han Xijun, Wu Haiyuan glanced left and right and said in a low voice, "Damn it, even the heavens are on our side. We actually ended up here while we were taking a walk."

Pointing in a direction, Wu Haiyuan said, "Dongdaemun, let's walk there and take a look. They have everything there, and many shops even have their own designers."

Han Xijun didn't say anything.

This is completely different from his plan.

He was prepared to make a whole plate of dumplings just for a dish of vinegar. A cell phone?

The phone he uses now is perfectly adequate for work and daily life. Han Xijun doesn't have high requirements for phone functions; he just needs to be able to make and receive calls, send messages, use apps without restrictions, and send and receive work emails.

He wanted the photos on Wu Haiyuan's phone.

You'll definitely need to transfer your data when you get a new phone.

At that time, Han Xijun could openly look at photos in the album and even ask the shop assistant to import the photos from Wu Haiyuan's album into his own mobile phone album.

Han Xijun was certain that he wouldn't get the photos from Wu Haiyuan.

Unfortunately, the fabricated reason about having matching phones was thwarted by Wu Haiyuan's matching phone cases.

Even more coincidentally, the two of them unknowingly walked to the lower reaches of Cheonggyecheon Stream, which happened to be near Dongdaemun and Seongdong-gu.

The more Wu Haiyuan talked, the more excited he became.

I've been saying for a long time that if it were possible to customize couple phone cases, I could design some truly unique ones.

For example, unusual or bizarre photos.

It's impossible to tell it's them; even if you create and apply it, no one will notice. Go to Bing and search for "flag" to see the latest chapter!

Or you can customize cartoon characters or cute big-head portraits.

Alternatively, animals would also work. For example, Wu Haiyuan could make a phone case out of a crab. It doesn't matter if the phone case is a bit big, as long as it can be carried in a bag. Han Xijun could make a small shrimp one.

Crabs eating shrimp, perfect.

Walking towards Dongdaemun Market, looking at the excited Wu Haiyuan, Wu Haiyuan was at his most excited at this moment for today's date.

It was a mistake.

Han Xijun deliberately slowed his pace. This was his last chance. Taking advantage of Wu Haiyuan's good mood, Han Xijun said, "You order a crab phone case, and I'll order a shrimp phone case. But you have to send me that photo on your phone."

"What?"

"Photos?"

"What photo?"

The photo you showed me

"What photo did I show you?" Facing Wu Haiyuan's feigned ignorance, Han Xijun whispered in Wu Haiyuan's ear, "It's that photo of her in a short skirt and black stockings, a very sexy photo. I want that photo."

Wu Haiyuan blushed.

Shaking his head, he muttered, "I don't know what you're talking about."

"I'm not going to Dongdaemun if you don't give me a photo."

Wu Haiyuan originally didn't care.

But as she talked, she started to express her anticipation and said she really wanted a custom-made couple's phone case.

Stopping in his tracks, Wu Haiyuan looked up at Han Xijun and asked, "Has that photo always been your target?"

Han Xijun nodded readily and said, "Yes."

"Wow, matching phone cases for couples? Doesn't that matter?"

Han Xijun did not respond.

Wu Haiyuan was really too "clever" today.

A sense of equal strength, unlike anything Han Xijun had ever experienced, left him somewhat unsettled. It was a feeling both strange and familiar, as if it had always been there, but never quite clear. Was Wu Haiyuan away for further studies? With his mother?