336: This is a good girl.

It is said that taxi drivers in the capital are talkative, and that indeed proved to be the case.

The two chatted with the taxi driver all the way, and before they knew it, they arrived near the Summer Palace scenic area.

Lin Zifeng rushed to pay the fare. After saying goodbye to the driver, the two walked side by side toward the scenic area's ticket office.

At Wang Ziyan's insistence, she bought two tickets. Under the somewhat surprised gaze of the ticket seller, the two of them walked toward the scenic area's main entrance with their tickets.

The confused voice of the ticket seller came from behind them, "This couple is really strange. They even rushed to pay for the tickets. Could this be the legendary 'AA' couple?"

"If that were my girlfriend, I wouldn't let such a beautiful girl spend a cent even if I had to sell my own blood."

The ticket seller's words were carried to their ears by the breeze. Wang Ziyan couldn't help but giggle, giving Lin Zifeng a playful look.

Lin Zifeng said, "See? You just had to insist on paying. Now we've been misunderstood, haven't we?"

"Fortunately, he didn't take me for a man living off a woman."

"We aren't a real couple anyway. If others misunderstand, we just don't want to waste our breath explaining."

"You paid for the taxi fare just now, so how could I let you pay for the tickets too?"

"I'm inviting you to sightsee with me, not looking for a wallet to pay the bills. Otherwise, things would lose their meaning."

"Besides, you are a dignified Member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee of Chunhua City and the Municipal Party Secretary of Yushu City. Are you really afraid of being misunderstood as someone living off a woman?"

"What kind of person would it take for a Cadre of your level to live off them?"

Wang Ziyan stated her position and viewpoint, speaking somewhat mischievously.

After the two checked their tickets and entered the scenic area, Lin Zifeng continued the topic: "My wife is a wealthy woman; I actually do live off her at home."

"Oh, I really didn't expect you to say that so candidly. In the eyes of ordinary people, besides being rich, the image of a 'wealthy woman' isn't very pleasant!"

"Could you show me what your wife looks like? Is she...?"

At this point, Wang Ziyan stopped, looking as if she wanted to say more but hesitated.

Lin Zifeng guessed her thoughts. Not wanting her to misunderstand his wife, he took out his phone and said while looking for a photo of Chen Yuxi, "My wife is the second-largest shareholder of a company. She's only one year older than you."

After saying this, he handed the phone to Wang Ziyan. "Look, isn't my wife beautiful?"

Wang Ziyan took the phone. Seeing Chen Yuxi's appearance, she was stunned and said sincerely, "Your wife is indeed breathtakingly beautiful. I've always been confident in my own looks, but after seeing her photo, I feel a bit inferior."

"Don't belittle yourself. I'd say you both have your own unique charms."

Lin Zifeng said with a smile as he took back his phone.

"You're quite the smooth talker and a very nice man. Chatting with you makes one feel at ease."

After praising Lin Zifeng, Wang Ziyan noticed the various stalls in the corridor. Pointing to a sugar painting stall, she said, "Zifeng, let's go buy some sugar paintings." With that, she walked over like a cheerful young girl.

Lin Zifeng followed behind her unhurriedly.

Soon, Wang Ziyan bought two sugar paintings—one shaped like Wukong and the other like Bajie.

She handed the Bajie-shaped sugar painting to Lin Zifeng and couldn't help but giggle again.

Lin Zifeng shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Is your sense of humor that low? Can this really make you so happy?"

"It's not that my sense of humor is low, but the contrast in your image is just too great."

"Who would have thought that a Deputy Department-Level Cadre, who usually governs a region, would be holding a Bajie-shaped sugar painting? What kind of experience is that?"

"Others don't get to see this, but I did. Isn't this strong contrast funny?"

Wang Ziyan said somewhat quirkily.

"Just treat me like an ordinary tourist! Stop mentioning my position. If someone happens to overhear, it might attract strange looks and unnecessary trouble. Then we won't be able to be so free and easy."

Seeing that Wang Ziyan kept mentioning his position and rank, he couldn't help but remind her.

"Alright, I'll listen to you, okay?"

"Zifeng, that tour group of over ten people has a guide. Let's follow them and eavesdrop on the guide!"

Wang Ziyan watched more than ten middle-aged tourists wearing matching small red hats, led by a guide holding a small red flag, preparing to climb the mountain. Her eyes lit up as she made the suggestion.

"If you want a guide to introduce the history and culture of the scenic area, isn't that simple? There are guides right over there. We can just hire one."

"Isn't that a waste of money? It's not that I can't afford a guide, but eavesdropping on one is more cost-effective."

After saying this, seeing that the ten or so tourists had already started climbing, Wang Ziyan grabbed Lin Zifeng's hand without a word and headed toward the mountain.

After five or six steps, Wang Ziyan realized what she was doing and let go of Lin Zifeng's hand as if she'd been shocked. Her pretty face flushed crimson, and she stammered, "I didn't mean anything by it. Don't misunderstand; I was just in a hurry."

"Don't get the wrong idea."

"It's nothing, just holding hands for a moment. Why would I misunderstand?"

After saying this, he stepped forward and lightly patted Wang Ziyan's shoulder, adding, "Let's go. If we don't move, we won't be able to keep up with the group ahead."

Wang Ziyan nodded and, without saying another word, began to climb the mountain with him.

The two followed the tour group, listening to the guide explain the origins and history of each attraction.

Seeing that Ziyan had become somewhat quiet after that little episode, Lin Zifeng smiled and whispered to her to ease the awkwardness, "Ziyan, I understand why you didn't want to hire a guide now."

"Is it like what many people say—riding a bicycle to a bar, saving where you should and spending where you must?"

"The sentiment is the same, though riding a bicycle to a bar is a bit of an exaggeration."

"Every year, I use my annual leave to travel to other cities. If I spent money without restraint, my wallet wouldn't be able to handle it."

"So when I travel alone, I often eavesdrop on guides like this. I've gotten used to it."

"You just mentioned a bar! You don't go to bars often in private, do you? I've never been to one!"

"The bars in Houhai here are famous nationwide. How about we go experience it tonight and split the bill?"

Hearing Wang Ziyan's words, Lin Zifeng thought to himself that with her outstanding looks and figure, if she weren't a woman of integrity, she definitely wouldn't be so calculating with her money while traveling. She really is a good girl!