110 RULES

"Really? But I'm more comfortable in this one," Liu Yang whined.

Guan gave her an intimidating glare that almost terrified her out of her wits. She forcefully snatched the dress away and stomped her feet towards the fitting room.

As she turned her back to him, she did not see the humor in his eyes and his slightly curved lips.

Inside, Liu Yang checked herself in the mirror and realized how good Guan's tastes in women's fashion is. The dress really looks good on her and it fits her well.

She thought: 'Well, he might know it like the back of his hand. Maybe he did this in the past with his other girlfriends. Wait, am I not considered as one of his girlfriends?'

Liu Yang rapidly shook her head to erase those wild thoughts and stepped out of the room with a complicated expression.

"Wear these."

This time, Guan handed her a pair of black shoes with block heels. She took it and put it on with ease.

"Miss, you look really beautiful! You are lucky to have a boyfriend like, sir. And he looks so handsome," the attending staff commented.

Hearing this, Liu Yang hung her head low when she felt blood rushing to her face. She gave it a slight touch and noticed how hot her face was.

On the other hand, Guan, who is sitting on the lounge, grinned widely when he saw her bashful look. But he was even gladder, thrilled, even, when she did not reject the lady's comment about him being her boyfriend even though the lady didn't know who he was.

He rose from his seat and thanked the staff who accommodated them and took her with his free hand while the other was clutching their purchases.

As they were exiting the building, Guan felt her hand tightening her grip on his and slowed down on walking.

"Hey, what's wrong?" he saw head bowed down and her other hand clutching on the sling of her purse.

"Can I change back into my clothes, please?" she uttered under her breath.

"Why?"

"I…"

Guan could feel her anxiousness as he felt her hand turned sweaty but he did not know why or what caused it. So, he decided to let go of her hand and instead, put it over her shoulders to make her feel secure and comfortable.

"It's okay, I'm here," He assured.

Liu Yang felt warm not only throughout her body but also inside her heart. She raised her head up to him and saw his reassuring smile that comforted her and made her feel at ease.

Guan gripped her shoulder a little and pulled her closer to him. "Let's go?"

She smiled back at him and nodded.

Inside the car, on the way to the Niu mansion.

Guan was stealing glances at Liu Yang's side profile who is seating in the shotgun. She seemed to be immersed in her world; looking serene.

Since the old house is far from the city, it would take almost an hour for them to reach it. The car has been on the move for 15 minutes now and neither one of them uttered any words.

Guan could not take it and initiated a conversation. He cleared his throat and popped a question.

"Won't you asked me about it?"

Liu Yang heard him and her head turned his way. "Ask you about what?"

"About why I haven't been in touch for a month? You didn't look for me or wonder where I've been?"

"Oh." She scoffed and chuckled. "I did wonder. But you have your own life and I don't want to meddle with your affairs."

"Affairs? That sounds off. Do I mean that to you?" his tone sounded somewhat a bit disappointed.

"Is me asking for your explanation means so much to you?" she snapped. Liu Yang felt exasperated talking to him right now. What's the big deal?

"Yes!"

"Why?"

"Because you're my girlf…"

"Fine!" she said in a raised voice; cutting him off mid-sentence with her hands raised in resignation. "Stop! I get it."

She glanced at him sideways with her cheek propped on her hand, leaning by the window. Next to her, Guan also looked her way. As both of them laid their eyes on each other, crisp peals of laughter erupted inside the car.

Liu Yang could not help but sigh out loud after laughing so hard. "You know what, maybe we make rules about this 'relationship' to make it work."

"Oh, yeah?" Guan's ears perked up. He could not hide the excitement in his eyes. "Like what?"

"We should talk about it after attending the meal with your family."

"Okay," he is rather elated and in the mood right now.