Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

The two chatted and laughed all the way, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. However, when the car stopped in front of Bai Mengmeng's company, she was about to get out of the car when she found that Lu Ze suddenly stepped forward and blocked her way.

"Wait a minute!" Lu Ze said gently, his eyes sparkling with affection.

Bai Mengmeng was stunned, not knowing what Lu Ze wanted to do. Just then, Lu Ze unhesitatingly wrapped his arms around Bai Mengmeng's waist and gently pressed his lips to hers. This sudden kiss caught Bai Mengmeng off guard; her eyes widened, her face filled with astonishment.

People around them stared in surprise, and whispers arose. Bai Mengmeng felt incredibly embarrassed and confused. She tried to push Lu Ze away, but he held her tightly. In the end, she could only hurriedly flee the scene, leaving behind a smug-looking Lu Ze.

Back at the office, Lu Ze sat down in a cheerful mood and browsed the news on his phone. As expected, the photos of him and Bai Mengmeng kissing quickly spread across the internet, becoming a trending topic. Seeing himself trending, Lu Ze couldn't help but smile. He seized the opportunity to share the content, adding a humorous comment: "Today's breakfast is especially sweet!"

The fans who had been worried that the couple had broken up were overjoyed, leaving comments expressing their happiness at being greeted with such sweet "dog food" (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection) first thing in the morning. Bai Mengmeng, after seeing Lu Ze's actions online, finally understood his intention. It turned out that Lu Ze was using this method to show the world that their relationship hadn't broken down, while also delivering a resounding slap to those rumors.

Bai Mengmeng never expected that Lu Ze would be so enlightened, and so high-profile at that! The intimate way the two of them were being filmed made everyone watching the video unable to bear it, and they all started teasing Lu Ze and Bai Mengmeng. At this moment, Liu Ting left a message in the group: "Lu Ze, did you do this on purpose or is there some other reason? Putting aside the fact that you kissed in public, our pre-orders have far exceeded our expectations. Just because of this news about you, sales have skyrocketed."

Upon seeing the news, Lu Ze was initially pleased, but then he suddenly wondered if Bai Mengmeng might misunderstand and think he was using her. So, he immediately dialed Bai Mengmeng's number and explained, "I absolutely did not mean to use you. My feelings are genuine. This increase in sales is just a side effect."

Hearing his nervous voice, Bai Mengmeng couldn't help but laugh and comforted him, "This is a good thing, you don't need to take it too seriously. If this marketing strategy works, we can use it again appropriately."

Lu Ze sensed that she didn't have any particular thoughts, and he breathed a sigh of relief. Then, full of anticipation, he invited her to dinner tonight.

Bai Mengmeng readily agreed: "Okay, you can pick me up after get off work."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Ze's face beamed with a relaxed and joyful smile. He realized that as long as he stayed true to himself and wasn't bound by the expectations of others, life would become so wonderful. This feeling made him feel incredibly comfortable, as if the whole world had suddenly brightened up.

Everything that happened today made him especially happy, and he decided to treat himself to celebrate this hard-won freedom and joy. So, he specifically sought out Ji Feng to ask which restaurant would be best for enjoying this wonderful evening.

Lu Ze couldn't wait to begin this wonderful night; he believed this moment would become a precious memory in his life. As evening approached, Lu Ze arrived early at Bai Mengmeng's building to wait. Standing there, his tall figure and outstanding presence drew the attention of those around him. Many people, looking at his handsome appearance, couldn't help but feel envious.

As the crowd gathered downstairs grew larger, Bai Mengmeng noticed the situation outside the window. She glanced at her phone and saw that Lu Ze had messaged her saying he was downstairs. Thinking that the group of people downstairs must have been surrounding him, Bai Mengmeng felt a surge of emotion. She quickly put down her work and hurried downstairs.

When Bai Mengmeng reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw a huge crowd surrounding her. It took her a lot of effort to squeeze to Lu Ze's side. Lu Ze was waiting for her with great joy. Seeing Bai Mengmeng panting, he said with concern, "You don't need to be in such a hurry. I was just so happy that I came to wait for you ahead of time."

Bai Mengmeng finally waited until Lu Ze finished speaking, then pulled him into the car and urged, "Let's go!" Lu Ze stepped on the gas, and the car sped away. Along the way, Bai Mengmeng finally had a chance to speak: "Next time, could you wait for me in the underground parking garage? Or you could just come to my office." Lu Ze helplessly pursed his lips and replied, "Okay."

Lu Ze quickly arrived at the restaurant where he would be having dinner that evening. It was a high-end restaurant located in the city center, with an elegant environment and a warm atmosphere. Lu Ze specially chose a private room by the window, where he could enjoy the beautiful night view outside.

When Bai Mengmeng arrived, she was surprised to find that the place was perfect for a date and a chat. She looked at Lu Ze with suspicion: "How did you know about such a great place?"

Lu Ze felt a little guilty, but quickly found a reason to answer: "I asked Ji Feng, and he knows these places better."

Bai Mengmeng nodded, sat down, and began to admire the city night view outside the window. She sighed, "Anyone who sees such a prosperous scene would want to strive to climb to a higher level."

Lu Ze also looked out the window, his thoughts drifting back to the past. He recalled his experience of losing everything overnight, and how it was only because of Bai Mengmeng's help that he was able to get back on his feet so quickly. Without Bai Mengmeng, he might have lived a life of obscurity—how tragic that would have been!

Lu Ze was moved to tears. He said to Bai Mengmeng, "Mengmeng, I really want to thank you. Although I still want to express more feelings to you, this is enough. As long as we are true to ourselves, we are content."

Just then, Lu Ze quietly gestured to the waiter, signaling them to light the fireworks. The waiter nodded in understanding and went outside to prepare.

Before long, dazzling fireworks burst in the night sky, illuminating the entire night. The fireworks, like blooming flowers, emitted colorful light, enveloping the whole city in a romantic atmosphere.

Bai Mengmeng was captivated by the sudden beauty of the view. She stood up in surprise, gazing out the window in awe. Her eyes sparkled with delight, and her face beamed with a radiant smile. "Wow, it's so beautiful!" she exclaimed excitedly, her voice brimming with undisguised joy.