After the proposal, the Valkyrie came to the door

Since the purpose of this trip was ostensibly to purchase various office supplies, Bronya didn't make any underhanded moves at the beginning, but instead let Anliang take her around.

You have to eat one bite at a time, walk one step at a time, and you can't rush things like poaching someone's partner.

Moreover, it had been a long time since she had gone shopping with the captain like this...

Bronya lowered her beautiful eyes slightly, looking at Anliang who was haggling with the shopkeeper in front of her, her expression somewhat nostalgic.

Time always flies when you're with someone you like.

The two went on a shopping spree in various shopping malls, and by the time they came to their senses, it was already evening.

"Yes, we've bought almost everything. We've ordered art equipment, desks, chairs, cabinets for the office, and even snacks for relaxation. They'll be delivered directly to the studio."

An Liang stretched and came out of a snack store, still holding two popsicles that the store owner had given him as a gift because he had placed a large order.

As the weather gets warmer at the end of May, and after walking for so long, it's just the right time to have something cold to quench my thirst.

Anliang handed the popsicle to Bronya, and then the two of them licked it in perfect unison.

With its rich milky flavor, refreshing shaved ice, and affordable price, it's no wonder it became a childhood memory for many Chinese people.

An Liang thought to himself, his peripheral vision just enough to catch a glimpse of Bronya's movements.

The girl took a bite of the popsicle and put it in her mouth. The icy coldness made her body shiver involuntarily, and then her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a contented expression.

Honestly, she's kind of cute...

Anliang's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Yesterday I met Big Duck, who seemed like a completely different person, and he felt a sense of unfamiliarity towards him.

But the girl's slightly childish and adorable behavior made Anliang realize, in a daze, that she was still the Bronya he knew.

Of course, upon closer inspection, there are quite a few differences between the two; at least Bronya's expressions are more vivid now than during her Spanish period.

This is a good thing, proving that the girl has rediscovered her feelings.

Anliang, with an old popsicle in his mouth, had a hint of relief flash in his dark eyes.

In past cycles, even getting the emotionless Bronya to smile wasn't easy. Defeating the Cocoon of the End and getting such a healthy duck in return is really worth it!

"Hmm? Is there something on Bronya's face?"

Seemingly noticing An Liang's gaze, the girl tilted her head and asked with some curiosity.

"It's nothing, I just think you look cute eating popsicles."

Anliang casually replied that he had praised Bronya in this way countless times in the past.

So it wasn't until he finished speaking that An Liang belatedly realized something was wrong.

Oh no, habits can kill!

In this timeline, he wasn't that familiar with Bronya yet. His words just now seemed a bit frivolous. Would the girl think he was flirting with his boss and then dock his pay?

But what An Liang never expected was...

Bronya glanced at him with a hint of surprise, then took out her phone with a butterfly pendant and smiled faintly.

"Since you think Bronya looks cute right now, how about we take a picture together?"

PS: The author actually wanted to update twice a day, but there are a lot of things to consider when writing a date story. The most important thing is that the author doesn't have personal experience with this, so the writing is slower. It's uncertain whether there will be a second update today.

On the bright side, if I can't finish writing today, I can easily update twice tomorrow.

Chapter 26: The Feast of Seven Ducks Flying Together!

Huh, Bronya didn't find anything wrong with what he said...

Anliang was somewhat surprised as he looked at the girl who had a calm expression and even offered to take a picture.

Is it because Bronya is in a good mood right now?

Perhaps it's because the atmosphere in Siberia is more open, so Bronya found his praise quite ordinary.

Whatever the reason, as long as the girl doesn't think he's flirting with the boss, it's fine.

An Liang blinked, a smile also appearing on his face.

"It's a rare opportunity to get out here, so it's good to take a group photo to commemorate the occasion... Do you want me to take the photo? I'm quite knowledgeable about this kind of thing."

"Hmm? Anliang, have you studied photography?"

Bronya paused in her popsicle eating and turned to look at the young man beside her.

She remembered that the captain was a complete straight man when it came to photography; he never used any beauty filters and often took photos from unflattering angles.

Many female warriors have complained about this...

In other words, they are all quite good-looking. If an ordinary woman were photographed like that by the captain, she would definitely want to hit him.

But now the captain is saying he's an expert in photography?!

Bronya almost laughed, but quickly stopped herself from laughing.

“I wasn’t very good at photography, but my fiancée’s job required it, so I spent some time learning it.”

An Liang said with a smile, a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

Because Alicia often needs to shoot various videos, he put in a lot of effort to learn photography in order to help her, and even consulted the great artist Eden.

The final learning outcomes were quite gratifying.

Although he can't compare to professional photographers, he's still quite capable of shooting videos and taking beautiful photos.

"Oh, so that's how it is..."

Bronya's expression stiffened, and her gaze instantly fell on Anliang's engagement ring on his left hand.

It's infuriating! The feeling that the captain has been molded into the shape of other women is incredibly unpleasant!

if you can……

Bronya really wanted to knock the captain unconscious right now, take him back to the hotel and give him a good makeover, so that the captain would become the person she knew again.

Unfortunately, reality did not allow Bronya to do so.

She could only suppress her rising anger, telling herself over and over again that she should just pretend the captain had gone out to practice his skills.

As long as we can eventually win back the captain, the current little bit of green is nothing more than a bit of hardship!

"Since you're so good at photography, you can take a lot more pictures later!"

Bronya bit down hard on her popsicle, composed herself, and handed over her phone with a bright smile.

Anliang nodded and began taking pictures without realizing it.

Perhaps because of the photo, Bronya stood very close to him when facing the camera, so close that he could faintly smell the girl's familiar scent.

Even as she grew up, Bronya still smelled the same!

Such a thought flashed through An Liang's mind, and then he pressed the shutter, taking a picture of the two smiling people with popsicles in their mouths in the frame.

After taking several photos from different angles, Anliang handed the phone back to the girl.

"Yes, the photos are really good. I'll send you a copy."

Bronya looked at the two people in the photo who looked exactly like a couple, and her mood immediately improved. She said softly.

Anliang was about to say no, but Bronya sent the photos without saying a word.

Okay, this is the first time he's taken a photo with Bronya after she grew up, so it's good to keep it.

Anyway, Alicia won't check his phone, so there's no need to worry about any misunderstandings.

An Liang mentally described the treatment that countless men would envy, then shifted his gaze from his phone to Bronya's pretty face.

"Speaking of which, we've bought almost everything. What are our plans next?"

"Well, thank you for showing me the way today. It's almost lunchtime, so how about I treat you to dinner?"

Bronya wasn't ready to let Anliang go back so easily, and immediately made a suggestion.

"How about dinner? That's not a bad idea..."

Anliang took a slurp of his popsicle and nodded thoughtfully.

Alicia had texted him not long ago that the video needed to be shot at night, so she wouldn't be home for dinner that night.

Anyway, I'll just cook something simple for myself when I get home, so I might as well mooch a meal from Bronya; it'll save me a lot of trouble.

"Is there anything you'd like to eat? There seem to be quite a few restaurants around here."

Bronya and Anliang were walking down a commercial street, their eyes scanning over the restaurants and eateries.

It has to be said that "what to eat" is definitely a century-old problem that has troubled everyone.

Anliang couldn't think of anything good to eat for dinner until he saw a restaurant that served a whole duck feast, and his eyes lit up.

"Ahem, how about we eat this?"

"A whole duck feast? Of course you can have it if you want, but..."

Bronya narrowed her beautiful eyes and looked at An Liang with a (???) expression.

She seemed to sense that Anliang was thinking something impolite. Speaking of which, the captain also liked to call himself Yaya or Banya in his previous life.

This guy... could he be planning to give her a similar nickname in this life too?

Bronya pursed her lips slightly, her gaze sweeping over An Liang for a moment before she smiled gently.

The captain had better really want to eat duck, otherwise don't blame her for eating the captain instead!

Anliang felt a little uneasy under Bronya's gaze.

He suggested having a whole duck feast, partly because Bronya's name sounds like "duck," and partly because he thought it would be exciting to take a big duck to eat duck.

But what's with Bronya's meaningful look? Even if a girl's intuition is accurate, it can't be accurate enough to read minds, right?

"Let's go inside and eat."

Bronya looked away and walked into the restaurant that served a whole duck feast.

An Liang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed the girl. The two then sat down at a window seat.

"Since Anliang is the one who suggested eating here, then you can order the food. Don't worry about the price."

Bronya, displaying the generosity of a boss, simply pushed the menu towards Anliang, letting him choose whatever he wanted.

Anliang knew that Bronya had gone from being a little rich to a very rich woman, and since the restaurant wasn't expensive, he accepted the menu without any hesitation.

"Let me think about it. Hmm, how about we order the Seven Ducks Flying Together Feast?"

"Does this name... refer to seven dishes made with duck?"

"Yes, braised duck gizzards, spicy duck necks and wings, abalone sauce duck feet, confit duck legs, pan-fried orange-flavored duck breast, duck floss lettuce wraps, and finally, duck blood vermicelli soup as the main dish!"

Anliang pointed to the sample pictures on the menu and explained.

Bronya listened and nodded, a hint of curiosity rising within her as Anliang described the details so vividly.

"The variety of Chinese cuisine is indeed abundant. There are so many ways to cook a single duck. Let Bronya taste this Seven Ducks Flying Together Feast!"

PS: First update delivered. The author is working hard to write the second update.

Although it seems like the captain wants to eat a whole duck feast, what if the ducks turn around and eat the captain instead? You can all guess!

Chapter 27 Bronya's Oolong Tea!

Order your food and place your order.

Anliang and Bronya had only chatted for a few minutes when the waiter brought out several dishes that had been prepared in advance.

"Braised duck gizzards, spicy duck necks and wings, and duck floss lettuce wraps..."

Anliang, with the discerning eye of a master chef, was the first to pick up his chopsticks.

The first two common braised dishes are nothing special, the taste is average, and Anliang could definitely make them better than this restaurant if he were willing to do it himself.

However, the duck and lettuce wrap was quite novel.