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?

food, too. He's not picky-he eats everything. And he's actually a great cook. People who've tasted his food never forget it-they always

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status with River, she'd never had the pleasure of trying

always assumed they were just trying

hadn't tasted it herself, she

her job to

all of River's qualities-you've 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 well, and he's very... refined. If

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she was dealing with others, she was polite and even- tempered. But with River, she let herself go and did whatever she wanted. She didn't hold back

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,

she never accepted anyone's advances. She hasn't even had her first love yet. She takes relationships seriously, just like you do. I