Chapter 697: Ranchi and Taria's heartbeat

When the two of them walked out of Platinumson Palace, it was close to noon.

"Can you let go of your hand first?"

Talia felt that the temperature in the flower capital of Parieux was a little hot.

Maybe it's still just after noon in the summer, maybe she's been walking around for so long, or maybe she's getting too close to Lanchi.

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

A smile broke out.

"What's wrong? How many moments has this been led away? ”

Ranch said with a hint of pity in his eyes.

He didn't expect Talia to admit defeat just after the morning.

"No, it's getting hot, and I want to take off my gloves."

Talia's rebellious heart suddenly rose,

"Or don't you dare to hold hands with me directly?"

She asked, with a hint of sly look in her eyes.

Talia knew that Ranch didn't like to touch people.

In a way, he is a bit like a principal, not only will he not easily let students touch him, but he will not touch female students to prevent harassment.

"I don't mind."

Ranch let go of Taria's gloved right hand and spread her hands.

Smiling and waiting for her expression, it was like trying to see if she really planned to do so, or if she was making excuses.

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

"Oh, let's take it."

Talia raised her hand and began to probe.

What she gambled on was that Lan Qi didn't dare to take her directly.

“……”

After waiting for a while, Ranch didn't stretch out his hand.

"I'll just say Ranch."

Talia squinted slightly at Ranchi, as if to ask him—

Do you know when you're the cutest? That's what it looks like to be hard and calm.

It was she who won.

Playing psychological warfare with Ranch is to gamble to the end.

“……”

Ranch seemed to feel his blood pressure a little high, too, and took a deep breath.

"Shall we go to the restaurant of the Zhiriqiao Inn in Cologne?"

Lanch grabbed her right hand.

He just looked like he was just wondering where to go for lunch, so he was stunned for a moment.

“…… Ah, good. ”

Talia reflexively tried to pull her hand back, but at this point, he would find himself unprepared.

She could only hold back the panic in her heart and replied.

Originally...... Holding hands with a guy is this feeling, is this his touch, his temperature?

The more Talia focused on her hands, the more her heartbeat became.

She finally realized that she seemed to be a little bit upset just now.

Ranch: How dare he follow!

No, no, no, no, you must not be scared by him, if you are afraid, you will lose, and this gambler will play to the end!

The two walked along the path of Parieux and did not speak again for a long time.

They were both a little uncomfortable at this time, and the hands holding each other's hands did not dare to move, as if they were stiff.

"What kind of restaurant are you talking about?"

Talia could only ask a casual question to ease the awkwardness.

She has the ingredient to ask knowingly, because she has already seen Posen's food strategy.

Just take a test of Ranch as a teacher to see if his preparation for dating is qualified, which is very suitable for her personality, no problem.

"It is a restaurant opened fifty years ago by the famous chef Brough Pagos of the Posen Kingdom, he is known as the Pope of the Culinary World of the Posen Kingdom, and has been awarded the Royal Family Golden Dinner Fork Medal, and the Cologne Zhiriqiao Inn Restaurant is also one of the food flaunts of the flower capital Paglieu and the entire Posen Kingdom."

Lan Qi calculated, after coming to the Posen Kingdom, there are not many famous restaurants that he and Talia have not been to, and the restaurant of the Zhiri Bridge Inn in Cologne is counted as one.

"Where?"

Hearing the familiar topic, Talia relaxed a lot, and her hand gradually regained some touch, shook Lanchi's hand, and asked.

"Also on the banks of the Sarina River, about 4 kilometres from the city centre where we are now, the restaurant has an unpretentious exterior of the building, but don't worry, the interior is extravagant and reflects the taste of the Pagus masters."

Lanch replied reluctantly.

When I talked to Talia about paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, I thought she was indeed a talented girl, but when I talked about the restaurant, the feeling of the unemployed gray-haired girl next door came again.

"Yes, regarding dating, there is nothing left to teach you as a teacher, so I can only practice with you."

Talia nodded in satisfaction.

Having said that, Miss Zhu Zhu is still counting on her to continue teaching her next time.

The success of her last time convinced her that dating would be easy.

However, it is regarded as improving business ability, and it is not bad to practice with Lanqi.

……

Less than half an hour.

A small two-storey building on the banks of the Selena River.

Ranch took Talia by the hand and walked through the oak doors of the restaurant at the Chiribridge Inn in Cologne.

"Welcome, sir, ma'am."

The moment he stepped into the restaurant of the Zhiriqiao Inn in Cologne, the greeting waiter stepped forward quickly and bowed to greet him.

"Do you have reserved seats for the two of you?"

The waiter said respectfully.

"No, if you have a booth, you can get a booth, and if you don't, try to be by the window."

Ranch replied.

Today's date happened suddenly, and he didn't prepare in advance at all.

Even though today is a festival of fireworks festivals.

But he was sure that there were few citizens on the road in the whole of the prosperous area of the flower capital of Palieu today, and it was even more desolate than the usual working day, and everyone was still silent and had not fully come out of the turmoil of the previous two days.

This is also the reason why the cat boss said that today's date in many attractions is almost a two-person world.

"Okay, please go this way."

The attendant led the two through the crimson Arloran carpeted meeting room and pushed open the double doors that led to the main hall.

The main hall is brightly lit, reflecting the sheen of pure white tablecloths and silver cutlery.

Outside the window, the view of the Selena River is unobstructed, and the afternoon sun shines on the calm river, like a dream.

The waiter ushered the two to the sofa booth by the window and motioned for them to take their seats.

The two stood at the table and paused for a moment.

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

They didn't seem to be able to reach a consensus to let go at the same time, nor could they let go of themselves as if they were admitting defeat, and finally sat down on the same sofa in order to avoid the waiter discovering anything.

"Here's the menu."

The waiter handed over the menu of leather noodles, brown goatskin exuding a heavy texture, and the edges were gilded in a classical style.

"Thank you."

Ranchi and Talia begin to porse over the menu.

It's more convenient to sit on the side, and you can read the menu together.

It used to be one of them.

"You can also try the direct set menu, which is our lunch carefully matched according to the popular dishes."

It seemed that the waiter saw that they were foreigners, and that it was the first time they came, so he handed out an extra slip of paper to recommend.

"Today is the fireworks festival, and couples in our store can enjoy a 10% discount today, just simply prove that you are a couple. And if you spend a certain amount of money, you can get a lottery ticket for the fireworks festival, as well as a couple commemorative ornament for the Animal Forest co-branded fireworks festival. ”

As the two looked at the menu, the waiter introduced.

"We're not a couple."

The two immediately looked at the waiter and vetoed.

“……”

The waiter felt like a fish in his throat.

You both are still holding hands, and you say that you are not a couple?

Is this part of your fun?

"10% discount for those two......"

"Don't."

“……”

It is very rare for a waiter to encounter such a guest who directly refuses the offer.

"Do you still need the fireworks festival lottery ticket and the animal forest co-branded fireworks festival commemorative ornament?"

The waiter asked again.

"Uh......"

Ranch and Talia looked at each other.

Animal Forest is a set of mascot cartoon characters that have been very popular in the southern continent recently.

Ranch felt like Talia had loved the series since the last time she went to the Golden Hornet's playground, and she would stay on it for a moment every time she saw her eyes on the side of the street.

"I still want this."

Ranch said to the waiter.

Talia breathed a sigh of relief.

She was worried that she would almost miss the area around the animal forest.

Luckily, Ranch agreed.

"Tata, how about just choosing this generous set menu and then I add a few more dishes?"

Lanchi cleared his throat, trying to get out of the way of the waiter as soon as possible, and asked Taria.

The restaurant's famous specialties are basically in the set menu.

Talia had said that she had already eaten a lot of pastries at Rosalinda's house when she came, and that she was not too hungry.

"No problem."

Talia didn't last long before she gritted her teeth and said.

It's enough to order a set meal, there's no need to stress about adding a few more dishes!

Ranchi returned the menu to the waiter, who meticulously recorded the information about the meal that Ranch wanted.

"Do you need me to recommend some wine to accompany your meal?"

The waiter asked.

"If you're tired, can you recommend a red wine that goes well with veal?"

Ranch bowed, although he didn't drink, but he knew Talia's taste very well, and he would help her order it every time.

Talia glanced sideways at Lanchi.

She knew that Ranch didn't touch alcohol, so she knew that Ranchi ordered it for her.

I always feel that this man can always satisfy her if he is not always so damned.

"I recommend a red wine from the Quedan region of South Asia, from the Baptiste family's winery, which has a rich and mellow aroma that goes well with the delicate taste of veal."

The waiter recommended.

"Just at your suggestion."

Ranch replied.

The waiter put away the menu and notebook and bowed.

"Thank you for your order, it's coming soon, and I wish you both a nice meal."

With that, he quietly stepped back, leaving Ranchi and Talia waiting on the couch at the table.

The waiter walked away.

Today's restaurant has a little less customers than it usually does.

But every table is still adorned with seasonal fresh-cut bouquets, pink peonies or white tulips adorned in pristine glass vases.

The two of them sat very close together because they were holding hands.

This distance made them a little less comfortable chatting as usual.

"Do you think it's time to let go of my hand when eating?"

Talia finally spoke.

Sitting on one side, even if they all sat down, they continued to hold hands, and the waiters who came to pour the water and the surrounding guests looked at each other with a little smile.

It made both of them feel a bit like they were on pins and needles.

"Hmm."

Ranch let go of his hand.

"You're still holding on tight."

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

At this time, she took her hand first, and it looked like she had admitted defeat.

In particular, there are waiters watching and pouring water for them.

Ranch fell silent, glancing at the sign on the wall of the dining room without any particular interest.

“？”

Talia also looked over.

I saw—

【We sincerely welcome you to visit our restaurant, please take care of your belongings, take care of your children, and take care of the elderly.】 】

The veins on the back of Taria's hand began to beat again.

"Tata, why are you holding my hand tight, don't you want to let go?"

Lanchi's eyes widened, and he confided this with a look of innocence and surprise.

He even raised some of the hands that had been grabbed by Talia, intentionally or unintentionally.

The waiter also noticed that it was Talia who was holding him.

“……”

Talia restrained the strength of her hands, feeling her blood pressure explode.

Green tea is damn good!

But today, she will definitely hold back.

And he exploded!!

“…… Well, Lanch, can you just keep holding me? ”

With a warm smile on her face, Talia spoke slowly in a soft, loving voice.

“……”

"Absolutely."

Lanch replied in a trembling voice, as if he was enduring the tingling of his scalp.

Far outside the restaurant.

Two figures were holding binoculars and looking through the glass inside the restaurant.

Rosalinda also had a black cat on her head.

"Wow, the two of them are holding hands when they sit in the restaurant, this is really ......!"

Rosalinda covered her cheeks and twisted her upper body.

"They don't seem to want to let go of each other's hands at all!"

Etio also grabbed Rosalinda throbbing and shook her, telling her to watch the interaction between Ranchi and Tata and not miss the beautiful moment.

These two people are too much to shine, and they don't care about the eyes of the people around them at all.

But they love it!

"Meow ......"

Boss Cat feels that he has always been not on the same channel as these two girls.

The two in the restaurant were clearly competing.

"Looks like it's coming."

Through the binoculars, Rosalinda saw that Talia had taken out an ultra-telecommunication magic card in her left hand, and she didn't know who contacted Talia at this time.

The other side.

The main hall of the restaurant of the Zhiriqiao Inn Cologne.

On the couch seat by the window, Talia connected a flashing purple communication magic card.

Soon.

"Tata, are you all right in Flora Paris?"

Talia's most familiar and wistful voice came.

This voice was the greeting of the maiden that Talia would hear every day before she left the kingdom of Hutton.

"It's fine."

Talia's expression was much soothed after receiving Hubertian's communication, and she subconsciously twitched her hand, but Lanch did not let go.

She was shocked.

Ranch seems to be deliberately causing damage, he has no idea who is calling the communication!

I thought it was just her other friends who wanted to make her uncomfortable.

Although Hubertian saw the news of the accident in the Huadu Parrieu two days ago, she used the transit point of transnational communication to contact Talia's side.

But Talia only tells Huber that there's nothing wrong with it, and that Ranch might need to rest more.

This made Hugh Baianne very worried.

Today, Hubertian probably figured that Lanch might have rested, and a call at noon should not wake him up, so she used the expensive transnational communication relay site again.

"By the way, Tata, how is Ranchi?"

Huberian continued.

"Wake up, are you going to talk to him?"

Talia replied that she wanted to make Ranch aware of the problem as soon as possible.

After saying this, she already sensed that something was wrong.

She and Ranch were holding hands at the moment, and at the same time communicating with Hubertarian, which always felt a little weird.

It stands to reason that when the communication came, they would not continue to hold on to it no matter what happened, but now no one took the initiative to let go first, so they could only contact Huberian like this.

"Let's talk about it."

Hubertarian's voice was visibly much happier.

Talia then placed her communication magic card in the middle of her Lanch, and put it close to his ear, helping him hold the communication magic card.

"Hugh Baien, I'm worried about you, we should be back in a few days."

It was only then that Ranch realized that the text floating on the communication magic card was Hubertarian's name, and looked at Talia in surprise.

"Eh, Ranch, were you right next to Tata?"

Hubertarian felt that Tata had handed the communication magic card to Ranchi in an instant, almost as if the two of them were clinging to each other.

Lanchi suddenly realized that something was wrong and wanted to let go, but this time Talia held him tightly again, preventing him from pulling away, and even making his hand tingle a little.

It seemed to be revenge for his actions just now.

"Yes, I'll stay with her."

Ranch made a strange noise, and could only pretend to answer normally.

"Uh, why is your voice a little nervous, are you making cards, am I bothering you?"

Huberian asked worriedly.

"No, no, we'll eat."

Talia hurriedly vetoed.

「…… Will you two sit aside for dinner today?"

Hubertarian seemed to wonder if it was really convenient to dine next to each other.

Since the two of them can speak together with a communication magic.

Naturally, it won't be sitting across the table as you normally would.

"It's more convenient for us to just look at the menu when we order......"

Just as Ranch was scrambling to figure out how to explain it.

"Guest, the low-temperature slow-roasted beef shoulder blades in the couple meal you ordered are gone, can I replace it with a four-cut waterfall cheese handmade beef burger? The fireworks festival couple accessories that come with the meal will not change. ”

The waiter came to the table between the two of them, and apologized with a magic guide tablet.

「……」

Huberian was silent.

“……”

Ranchi and Talia also had throats shaking.

Both of their palms began to sweat.

Although the two of them felt more uncomfortable holding hands at this time, they were unwilling to let go of each other's hands, and they had to get through the crisis together, or die together!

(End of chapter)