Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

“Romina, are you trying to say something to me? You're speaking too softly—l can't hear you. Why don't you just sit next to me?"

River smiled as he spoke, pulling out the chair beside him and motioning for Romina to sit.

"It'll be easier for me to serve you food, too."

Romina gave him another glare, but he just kept smiling.

Of course she wouldn't sit beside him.

She was the matchmaker here-how would it look if she sat next to him, letting him serve her food so considerately?

everything. And he's actually a great cook. People who've tasted his food never forget

what she'd

status with River, she'd never

praised it to the skies, but Romina had always assumed they were just trying to flatter

she hadn't tasted it herself, she didn't believe it.

her job to highlight River's strengths and try to make

heard them before. He's young, successful, and very good-looking. And he's stayed out of trouble all these years. Not a single scandal. His private life is squeaky clean-he's a man who really respects himself. He treats others

didn't exactly act like a refined gentleman

was just their dynamic-he probably acted well-mannered around others. Same as her. When she was dealing with others, she was polite and even- tempered. But with River, she let herself go and did whatever she wanted.

right? She's a really sweet person too. You two look great together. She graduated from a top university, and even though she's new to the workforce, she's doing great at Lafond. A few more years, and she'll be a top-tier professional. She could even

She told me she focused on her studies in school-lots of guys liked her, but she never accepted anyone's advances. She hasn't even had her first love yet. She takes relationships seriously, just like you do. I think you two could really connect.