Chapter 303 The Starry Sky is Always the Most Romantic

Naturally, people, regardless of their origin, tend to hold onto stereotypes once formed. No matter what Song Ni said, Bartery still believed Song Ni was returning home because of Tan Zheng. Song Ni was too lazy to argue; regardless of his thoughts, she was determined to go back. Tan Zheng wasn't bothered by Bartery's earlier behavior. Seeing how much Bartery valued Song Ni, he respectfully poured him a cup of tea. Bartery appreciated Chinese culture and had some understanding of tea ceremonies. Coupled with Tan Zheng's performance in class, it would have seemed overly stern to remain stiff. One was a master of the fashion industry, the other a prominent figure in the racing world. They seemed to have no common ground or topics of conversation. However, the opposite was true. They actually did have a connection. The day before the August race, the very day before Tan Zheng's comeback race, there was a car-themed fashion show. Half of the outfits worn by the models were his designs, and the other half were by his students. Song Ni had been so busy with her own affairs that she had no idea about this. Their conversations, however, were limited to a basic understanding of each other's fields, and their meeting lasted only two hours. Afterwards, they began a short two-day trip. Song Ni was excited; if not for the seatbelt, she would have been dancing with joy. "Where do you plan to take me?" Tan Zheng asked playfully. "You'll know when we get there." "Can't you tell me now?" Tan Zheng shook his head. Song Ni let it go. It wasn't until they reached the airport that she asked with some surprise, "We still need to take a plane? Do you have enough time?" Tan Zheng reached out and ruffled her hair, making her look endearingly dishevelled, and said with satisfaction, "There's still time for you." Song Ni hesitated. She knew how packed Tan Zheng's training schedule was. Tan Zheng raised an eyebrow, "Are you afraid I'll sell you?" Not really. Song Ni looked away. Fine, since Tan Zheng had made the arrangements, why should she worry? Glasgow, with its pervasive art and culture, and its countless pubs. Song Ni thought this was their destination. But as soon as they got out of the airport, a car pulled up. Soon, the driver got out, loaded their luggage, bowed, and left. Song Ni's heart stirred as she looked at the car with its distinct retro style. "Where are we going?" This was the first time they had traveled together since they met, even their first solo outing. She had expected Tan Zheng to casually take her around, but the arrangements were so meticulous. And judging by the situation, their destination seemed quite special. This time, Tan Zheng didn't play coy. "SS Town." Song Ni's brows flickered slightly. She had heard of it. "Loch Lomond?" Loch Lomond was known as the gentlest lake in the Highlands. And SS Town was famously like a fairy tale. The tiny village was filled with exquisitely decorated courtyards, and every house bloomed with flowers and adorned with dolls. Tan Zheng reached out and pinched Song Ni's nose. "So smart?" Song Ni wrinkled her nose in response. "You don't have a house there too, do you?" Hearing this, Tan Zheng thoughtfully pondered. "If you like it, we could buy one." Song Ni: ... It wasn't necessary. Although they weren't short of money, there was no need to buy a house in a small English town. But Tan Zheng was genuinely considering it. Bartery had a point: even if Song Ni returned home, as long as she stayed in the fashion circle, she would inevitably have to engage with the international community. Buying a house here wasn't impossible. While Tan Zheng was contemplating, Song Ni had already eagerly gotten into the car. Seeing Song Ni so happy, like a child, the missing piece in Tan Zheng's heart finally felt complete. He had felt a sense of lack regarding Song Ni in certain aspects recently but couldn't pinpoint it. It wasn't until he accompanied her to classes and took her out that he understood, seeing her smile. His little girl still had the identity of a student. Her demeanor was too mature and rational, making her company incredibly pleasant, so pleasant that he had forgotten she was just a young woman. He could bring her joy in a more relaxed way. Not through material possessions, not through cars, houses, or jewelry. Just simple companionship. Seeing Song Ni's smile, Tan Zheng's satisfaction was beyond words. He got into the car and couldn't help but remind her, "You've been liking to shoot vlogs lately, aren't you planning to film this trip?" Song Ni sat up straight. "Oh, right! You reminded me!" Seeing the young girl busy taking out her camera again, impatient, Tan Zheng's smile widened. He had always liked the spirited Song Ni. Now, he liked this playful and endearingly bashful Song Ni even more. Throughout the journey, Tan Zheng was extremely cooperative with whatever Song Ni wanted to do, even willing to make silly faces with her for photos. The journey, which was only an hour long, felt incredibly short due to their happiness. Night fell, and the town was serene and picturesque. Although the town's features weren't clear in the darkness, a unique tenderness enveloped them as soon as they arrived. After entering the house, Song Ni casually placed her camera on the counter and stood quietly by the window, opening it to enjoy the tranquility. Tan Zheng brought in the luggage and, seeing the quiet figure by the window, instinctively softened his steps. He embraced Song Ni from behind, and she leaned her head on his shoulder, playing with his fingers. "It's so beautiful." "Do you like it?" Song Ni nodded without hesitation. "I do." She could feel passion in the hustle and warmth in the quiet. "Want to go to the attic to see the stars?" Song Ni's eyes lit up. "There's an attic?" Tan Zheng chuckled softly and took her hand as they walked up. With each step they took, a light illuminated. Song Ni looked at Tan Zheng in surprise, only to see him looking pleased. It turned out he had prepared it meticulously. This staircase, lit by fairy lights, was like their private pathway, leading them slowly into another world. It truly was another world. The attic held its own unique charm. Almost entirely illuminated by warm yellow lights, it created a magical atmosphere. Song Ni saw a carpet spread on the floor with a small table on it, holding a bottle of wine, likely locally brewed. The attic window was open, revealing a sky full of stars. Watching the starry sky has become a common dating activity for many. But it's not so. The starry sky is always the most romantic. Because the person beside you is the one you love.