Date

In the evening, Alan met up with Xiao Ning'er in Market Square. She wore a pink dress and styled her hair specifically for today's occasion. Her dress and hairstyle boosted her beauty immensely.

Alan met up with her and spoke, "Let's go. The restaurant is on this side."

Xiao Ning'er was left stunned when she saw Alan wearing an exquisite suit that greatly fit him. She was left stunned for a second as she stared at him and could only speak, "En."

The two started talking on their way while Alan asked her, "What do you like to eat, Ning'er. Like, your preference?"

Xiao Ning'er instantly responded, "Spicy meals."

"Really? I like spicy food too. But I like your pastries as well. They have just the right quantity of sweetness," Alan spoke as he slowly held her hand.

Xiao Ning'er blushed upon hearing those words and feebly replied, "T-Thank you. I spent a lot of time learning to make pastries. I am happy that you love them so much. I will definitely bake more things for you."

"You really are very talented. You have a great cultivation talent, and you are equally good, if not better, at cooking. Any man would be blessed to have you," Alan spoke while squeezing her hand slightly.

Xiao Ning'er felt her heart was dripped with honey as she heard those words. She also felt butterflies in her stomach and found it impossible to control her excitement.

"Hehe..." Xiao Ning'er laughed a bit.

The two soon entered the restaurant. They chose a window seat through which they could gaze outside.

The restaurant owner was very happy that two Noble Family's heirs had come to eat. This would greatly boost the restaurant's popularity and credibility. If two Noble Heirs were eating at this restaurant, it couldn't be bad, right?

The restaurant owner gave them special attention and made sure to provide them with a lavish service!

"…I have good news for you," After talking some more, Alan spoke to Xiao Ning'er.

"Really? What is it?" Xiao Ning'er felt as if today's day was extremely lucky for her. Everything was going as she wanted it to go.

Ye Ziyun and Huyan Lanruo didn't approach Alan today. Alan invited her on a date. And most importantly, he actively engaged in conversation while praising her skills.

She felt as though this day couldn't get any better.

However, Xiao Ning'er realized that she was wrong when he heard Alan's following words.

"My father agreed to break your engagement with my elder brother," Alan took a pause as he gazed at Xiao Ning'er's face.

Xiao Ning'er's eyes showed that she was grateful, delighted, touched, and relieved. It was as if a massive load was lifted from her shoulder.

Alan continued, "…However, it's on the condition that you will be engaged to me in near future."

If Xiao Ning'er was happy earlier, then she was feeling ecstatic now! Her heartbeat increased greatly, and she felt that Alan's father was the best father in the world!

She loved this decision so much that Xiao Ning'er even forgot her animosity toward the Sacred Family.

Alan soon touched Xiao Ning'er's hand and spoke, "…I agreed to this proposal. What do you say?"

"Yes! A hundred times, yes!" Xiao Ning'er spoke a bit too excitedly for her tastes. But she was happy to see a relieved look on Alan's face.

"Phew. I was really nervous about your answer," Alan spoke.

Xiao Ning'er puffed her cheeks and spoke, "Did you think I would reject you? And here I thought you were smart? Haven't you realized my feelings for you yet?"

She looked extremely cute and endearing at this moment.

"I know," Alan whispered.

He soon added, "… It's just that if you marry me, the Sacred Family will accomplish their goal. As soon as the Winged Dragon Family loses their sole heir, they will be forced to decide whether to join with the Sacred Family or let their lineage perish entirely."

Xiao Ning'er nodded her head and spoke, "I thought about it as well. But I only have two choices. One is to marry a man I hate, and the other is to marry a man I love. I will choose the latter without a doubt! In fact, any sane individual would make the same choice."

Alan smiled upon hearing Xiao Ning'er's words. Even Xiao Ning'er hadn't realized that her mentality had completely shifted.

Xiao Ning'er thought she had two options when in reality, she had three options. The third option was to still continue to resist this arranged marriage.

Xiao Ning'er could have gotten her desire if she had demonstrated her outstanding skill to the Winged Dragon Family. But now that she recognized an option that may considerably benefit her, she chose it right away.

"Good," Alan spoke.

Their food and drinks arrived. The two started eating quickly and pretty soon all the dishes on the table were swept clean.

Alan loved the food's taste. He noticed that this world's non-veg food was much tastier as compared to the food in his previous world. Naturally, the cooking techniques in his previous world were much more advanced than this world, but the raw taste of these Demon Beasts overwhelmed the difference in technique.

At this moment, someone was spying on the two. It was naturally Ye Ziyun.

She was returning to the City Lord's Mansion after studying some texts in the library. As she was returning, Ye Ziyun saw Alan and Xiao Ning'er seated in the restaurant. The two were happily chatting while eating their food.

A dark and distressing feeling loomed over Ye Ziyun's heart. She was truly envious of Xiao Ning'er at this moment. She liked how Xiao Ning'er could pursue Alan so openly like that. She wanted to do the same, but unfortunately, her identity prevented her from acting in such a manner.

She was the City Lord's daughter, and it was necessary that she do nothing that would harm her family's interests.

Despite knowing this truth, Ye Ziyun couldn't leave that site and remained concealed, observing Alan and Xiao Ning'er secretly.