Chapter 697 Lancy and Talia's Heartbeat Moment

The two left the Platinum Palace around noon.

"Could you let go of my hand for a moment?"

Talia felt that the temperature in Parier, the city of flowers, was a bit hot.

It might be the noon hour, just past the summer season, or it might be because she had been walking for a while, or it could be that she was too close to Lancy.

Lancy, who had just regained his composure, hesitated slightly.

Then he broke into a smile.

The cat boss felt that he was never on the same wavelength as these two girls.

Today's date was sudden, and he hadn't prepared in advance at all.

"…Are you two sitting on the same side for dinner today?"

The waiter led the two to a window-side sofa booth, indicating for them to be seated.

The waiter handed over the leather menu; the brown goatskin exuded a heavy texture, with the edges gilded in a classic style.

Lancy seemed to feel his blood pressure rising a bit too, and took a deep breath.

The waiter said respectfully.

They seemed unable to reach a consensus on letting go of each other's hands at the same time, nor could they bring themselves to be the first to release, as if admitting defeat. In the end, to avoid the waiter noticing anything, they simply sat on the same side of the sofa.

"Do you two still need the Fireworks Festival prize tickets and the Animal Forest collaboration Fireworks Festival commemorative ornaments?"

Having said that, he quietly withdrew, leaving Lancy and Talia waiting at the sofa by the table.

After waiting for a while, Lancy indeed didn't reach out.

If she took her hand away at this time, it would seem like she was admitting defeat.

She could only endure the panic in her heart and answer.

"They really don't want to let go of each other's hands!"

She was worried that she would almost miss out on the Animal Forest merchandise.

Even though today was still the day of the Fireworks Festival.

She was betting that Lancy wouldn't dare to directly hold her hand.

"Looks like a communication is coming through."

"Of course."

But they just loved watching this!

Smiling as he waited for her, his expression seemed to be asking if she really intended to do that, or if she was just looking for an excuse.

Talia quickly denied it.

Lancy's eyes widened as he uttered these words with an innocent and astonished expression.

The waiter asked.

"He's awake, do you want to talk to him?"

"I recommend a red wine from the Aquitaine region of South Asia. This wine comes from the Baptiste family's winery, rich and mellow, and can be said to be a perfect match with the delicate taste of veal."

Lancy felt that Talia had been particularly fond of this series since she went to the Golden Bee Amusement Park last time, and her eyes would always linger on it for a while whenever she saw it on the street.

"Tata, why are you holding my hand so tightly again? Don't you want to let go?"

"Wow, they're holding hands even after sitting down in the restaurant, this is really too…!"

"Uh, your voice sounds a little nervous. Are you guys making cards? Did I interrupt you?"

"No, no, we're just having dinner."

"Thank you for your order. Your delicious food will be served soon. Enjoy your meal."

Lancy made a strange sound and could only pretend to answer normally.

"…"

The waiter also noticed that Talia was holding on to him and not letting go.

Lancy held Talia's hand and passed through the oak doors of the Cologne Zhi Ri Bridge Inn Restaurant.

To some extent, he was a bit like a headmaster, not only would he not easily let students touch him, but he would also not touch female students, to prevent harassment.

Lancy loosened his hand a little.

Talia restrained the strength in her hand, feeling like her blood pressure was about to explode.

Lancy replied.

She always felt that if this man wasn't so damn… he would always be able to satisfy her.

You know when you're the cutest? It's when you're trying so hard to pretend to be calm.

Just as Lancy was rapidly thinking about how to explain it.

However, it wouldn't be bad to treat it as improving her business skills and practicing with Lancy.

Although Hyperion had contacted Talia's side using a transnational communication relay station after seeing the news of the riot in Parier a few days ago.

"…Ah, okay."

"We're not a couple."

She and Lancy were currently holding hands while communicating with Hyperion at the same time, which felt a little strange.

The waiter walked away.

But Talia only told Hyperion that there was nothing wrong, and that Lancy might need to rest more.

"I knew it, Lancy."

"According to your suggestion."

"Hyperion, thank you for your concern. We should be back in a few days."

So... this is what it feels like to hold a boy's hand. This is his touch, his warmth?

The more Talia focused on her hand, the more chaotic her heartbeat became.

She won.

Lancy nodded. Although he didn't drink, he understood Talia's taste and would always help her order.

Hyperion was silent on the other end.

The scenery of the Selena River outside the window was unobstructed, and the midday sun shone on the calm river surface, like a dream.

Lancy replied helplessly.

The blood vessels on the back of Talia's hand began to throb again.

"…"

"No, if there's a booth, then a booth. If not, then try to get a seat by the window."

The waiter asked again.

Her success last time convinced her that dating was indeed easy.

He didn't expect Talia to admit defeat so early in the afternoon.

Only then did Lancy see that the floating text on the communication magic card was Hyperion's name, and he looked at Talia in surprise.

Since the two of them could use a single communication magic card to speak together.

Talia glanced at Lancy.

Talia reflexively wanted to pull her hand back, but if she broke free at this time, he would discover her unpreparedness.

"By the way, Tata, how's Lancy?"

"…"

"It's not that. It's just that the weather is getting hot, and I want to take off my gloves."

Talia could only ask a random question to ease the awkward atmosphere.

Aitio also shook Rosalinda excitedly, grabbing her and telling her to watch Lancy and Tata's interactions and not miss the wonderful moment.

"Say a little bit."

"We still want this, right?"

Sitting on one side was more convenient in this respect, as they could look at the menu together.

It seemed that the waiter could tell that they were foreigners and had never been there before, so he handed out an extra paper sheet with recommendations.

At this time, they were a little uncomfortable. They didn't dare to move the hands holding each other, as if they were stiff.

"No need."

He even intentionally raised the hand that Talia was holding.

Lancy fell silent and glanced at the notice board on the restaurant wall without any particular meaning.

"Don't you think you should let go of my hand when we're eating?"

"The two of you can also try directly choosing a set menu. These are carefully selected lunches based on our popular dishes."

But each table was still decorated with seasonal fresh-cut bouquets; pink peonies or white tulips adorned the pure glass vases, delicate and charming, exuding a refreshing fragrance.

The waiter felt like he had something stuck in his throat.

Just treat it as a teacher testing Lancy to see if his dating preparations are up to par; it fits her persona, no problem.

"Not bad. As for dating, there's nothing more I can teach you as your teacher. I can only accompany you to practice."

After Talia received Hyperion's communication, her expression relaxed a lot, and she subconsciously tugged at her hand, but Lancy didn't let go.

The two sat very close because they were holding hands.

Damn green tea!

She knew Lancy didn't drink, so she knew Lancy was ordering it for her.

"Also on the banks of the Selena River, about 4 kilometers from the city center where we are now. The exterior of the restaurant building is simple and unadorned, but don't worry, the interior is extremely luxurious, and the taste of Master Pagus is displayed everywhere."

"Here, hold it."

Logically speaking, when the communication came, they wouldn't continue holding hands no matter what, but now no one took the initiative to let go first, so they could only contact Hyperion like this.

Rosalinda saw through the binoculars that Talia took out an ultra-long-range communication magic card in her left hand, and didn't know who was contacting Talia at this time.

Lancy returned the menu to the waiter, who meticulously recorded the meal information that Lancy wanted.

"May I recommend some wine to go with your meal?"

"Today is the Fireworks Festival. Couples in our store can enjoy a 10% discount today, just a simple proof that you are a couple. And if you spend a certain amount, you can get Fireworks Festival prize tickets, as well as Animal Forest co-branded Fireworks Festival couple commemorative ornaments."

So Talia put her communication magic card in the middle of herself and Lancy, close to his ear, and helped him hold the communication magic card.

She had an element of knowing the answer, because she had already read the Bosen Food Guide.

The waiter led the two through the reception room covered with a deep red Aroran carpet and pushed open the double doors leading to the main hall.

Talia finally spoke.

"It is a restaurant that was opened fifty years ago by the famous Bosen Kingdom chef Bro Pagus. He is known as the Pope of the Bosen Kingdom's culinary world and has won the Royal Golden Fork Medal. The Cologne Zhi Ri Bridge Inn Restaurant is also one of the gastronomic standards of Parier and even the entire Bosen Kingdom."

He just seemed to be thinking about where to have lunch just now, so he was in a daze for a while.

It made Hyperion very worried.

It seemed to be retaliating for his behavior just now.

Main hall of Cologne Zhi Ri Bridge Inn Restaurant.

Lancy said with a hint of pity in his eyes.

Less than half an hour.

Talia decisively took off her gloves and put them in her small satchel.

Talia replied, she wanted to make Lancy realize the problem quickly.

She was shocked.

"Then the two of you can get a 10% discount…"

"Yes, I'm with her."

Lancy answered.

Hyperion felt that Tata handed the communication magic card to Lancy in an instant, just like the two of them were clinging together.

When she was talking about paintings with Talia at the Art Museum before, she felt that she was indeed a talented woman, but when she talked about restaurants, she felt like a gray-haired unemployed girl next door again.

"Tata, are you guys okay in Parier?"

Two figures were looking into the restaurant through the glass with binoculars.

"It's okay."

But he was sure that there were few citizens on the bustling streets of Parier today, even more desolate than on weekdays. Everyone was still immersed in the unrest of the previous two days and hadn't completely come out of it.

It exploded with him!!

"…Um, Lancy, can you keep holding my hand?"

"…"

"Tata, let's just choose this set menu, which is very filling, and then I'll add a few more dishes, okay?"

The two stopped beside the dining table for a moment.

Lancy and Talia began to study the menu carefully.

Talia's most familiar and concerned voice came.

Far away outside the restaurant.

"Uh…"

Talia heard the familiar topic, relaxed a lot, and gradually regained some feeling in her hand. She shook Lancy's hand and asked.

"Meow…"

"Guest, the slow-roasted beef shoulder in your couple's set meal is gone. Can we change it to a four-slice waterfall cheese handmade beef burger? The couple's commemorative ornaments from the Fireworks Festival that come with the meal will not change."

The waiter rarely encountered a customer who directly refused the discount.

……

Hyperion's voice was obviously much happier.

Playing psychological warfare with Lancy means betting to the end.

Talia narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Lancy, as if asking him—

Talia said that she had already eaten a lot of pastries at Rosalinda's house when she came, so she shouldn't be too hungry.

Soon.

"I don't mind."

This voice was the greeting from the girl that Talia would hear every day before leaving the Hutton Kingdom.

Could this also be part of your fun?

Hyperion continued to ask.

Lancy seemed to be enduring the tingling scalp, maintaining his respectful and polite voice.

Fortunately, Lancy agreed readily.

Lancy grabbed her right hand.

Talia's hand didn't move, letting him hold it.

The lights in the main hall were shining brightly, reflecting the luster of the pure white tablecloth and silverware.

Lancy really dared to follow!

No, no, no, no, I must not be intimidated by him. If I'm afraid, I'll lose. I have to play to the end with this gambler!

"Where is it?"

Lancy immediately realized that something was wrong and wanted to let go, but this time Talia held him tightly again, not letting him pull away, and even made his hand a little sore.

"Eh, Lancy, were you originally next to Tata?"

"Okay, please come this way."

The other side.

There were even fewer customers in the restaurant today than usual.

Lancy cleared his throat, wanting to quickly avoid this topic with the waiter and ask Talia.

Talia had a warm smile on her face and spoke slowly in a loving whisper.

"No problem."

This distance made it a little difficult for them to chat as freely as usual.

"What kind of restaurant are you talking about?"

The waiter recommended.

Talia was moved for a while and then gritted her teeth and said.

Hyperion seemed to be wondering if it was really convenient to eat together so closely.

"Thank you for your trouble. Can you recommend a red wine that goes well with veal?"

Just ordering a set meal is enough. There's no need to emphasize adding a few more dishes!

[Our restaurant sincerely welcomes your visit. Please take care of your belongings, hold your children's hands, and take care of the elderly.]

Lancy and Talia also trembled in their throats.

Lancy and Talia looked at each other.

"What's wrong? We've only been holding hands for a little while."

This made both of them feel a little like they were sitting on pins and needles.

At the sofa seat by the window, Talia connected to a flashing purple communication magic card.

Speaking of which, Miss Zhu Zhu was still hoping that she could continue to teach her next time.

Rosalinda still had a black cat on her head.

Naturally, they wouldn't be sitting opposite each other at the table as usual.

Talia nodded in satisfaction.

"Thank you."

The two immediately looked at the waiter and denied it.

She asked with a sly look in her eyes.

"…"

They used to have one of them look at it.

Lancy said to the waiter.

These two were flashing so much that they didn't care about the eyes of the people around them at all.

"Um."

Especially with the waiter next to them, pouring water for them.

The famous specialties of the restaurant are basically all in the set menu.

Just see—

Today, Hyperion probably estimated that Lancy might have rested well, and that calling over at noon shouldn't wake him up, so he used the expensive transnational communication relay station again.

Lancy let go of Talia's right hand, which was wearing gloves, and spread his hands.

This was also why the cat boss said that today's date was almost a world for two in many scenic spots.

Talia also looked over.

"This is the menu."

"?"

"Let's go to the Cologne Zhi Ri Bridge Inn Restaurant?"

But today, she will definitely endure it.

"We just look at the menu more conveniently when ordering..."

The two walked on the streets of Parier and didn't speak for a long time.

Animal Forest is a set of mascot cartoon images that have been very popular in South America recently.

A two-story detached house on the banks of the Selena River.

"…"

While the two were looking at the menu, the waiter introduced.

Lancy seemed to be deliberately playing tricks. He didn't even know who this communication was from!

She finally realized that she seemed to have been a little impulsive just now.

The two in the restaurant were obviously competing with each other.

"Welcome, sir and madam."

Rosalinda covered her cheeks and twisted her upper body straight.

Talia knew Lancy didn't like touching others.

Hyperion asked worriedly.

Sitting on one side was fine, but now that they had sat down, they were still holding hands. The waiter who came to pour water and the surrounding guests all had a bit of a smile in their eyes.

The waiter put away the menu and notebook and bowed.

"…"

Talia's rebellious heart suddenly rose,

"Or are you afraid to hold my hand directly?"

"You're still holding on tight."

It seemed that each of them wanted to sit on one side, but they found that their hands were still holding each other.

You two are still holding hands tightly, and you still say you're not a couple?

Talia raised her hand and began to test.

The waiter came to the table of the two with a magic device tablet and apologized.

Thinking they were just her other friends, wanting to make her uncomfortable.

"…"

After saying this, she already felt something was wrong.

The moment he stepped into the Cologne Zhi Ri Bridge Inn Restaurant, the usher hurried forward and bowed to greet him.

"Do you two have a reserved seat?"

Talia breathed a sigh of relief.

Lancy calculated that after coming to the Bosen Kingdom, there were not many famous restaurants that he and Talia had not been to. The Cologne Zhi Ri Bridge Inn Restaurant was one of them.

The palms of both hands began to sweat.

Even though both of them felt more uncomfortable holding hands at this time, they were unwilling to let go of each other's hands. They had to overcome the crisis together, or they would die together!