Ryan then began to stroke and play with the American Bulldog.
"Does it have a name yet?" Ryan, playing with the dog, suddenly asked Tony.
Tony replied, "Naming the dog is the owner's responsibility. I don't have the authority for that. So, I won't waste time and brainpower on it."
Ryan, hearing Tony's playful tone, didn't mind and said, "Fair enough! Both of Young's dogs start with the letter 'B,' so let's name him starting with 'B' too."
Ryan started thinking about a name. "Bear? Yes, let's call him Bear," he said.
After deciding on a name for the dog, Ryan remembered something. He took a thick envelope from his pocket and handed it to Tony, saying, "Tony, this is the payment for you."
Tony took the envelope without looking inside and stuffed it into his pocket.
"Tony, don't you want to see how much is inside?" Ryan asked, noticing Tony's actions.
"I think it's more than I expected, so I don't need to check," Tony replied.
Ryan smiled at Tony and continued playing with Bear.
A few minutes later, Young appeared in a white knee-length dress and high heels. She looked like a princess, and Tony was momentarily stunned by her beauty.
"Dad, Tony and I are going out. I might be back a bit late because the movie is quite late," Young informed her father.
"Sure, but don't be too late, or your mom will worry," Ryan replied.
"Tony, let's go," Young said to Tony.
Tony, still a bit dazed by Young's beauty, replied, "Uh... okay."
"Uncle Ryan, I'll take Young out," Tony quickly remembered to seek permission from Young's father.
"Make sure you bring her back early and safe," Ryan said to Tony.
Seeing Ryan's smile, Tony felt a bit uneasy. He quickly replied, "Yes, Uncle Ryan."
Getting into Tony's car, Young felt a sense of relief.
Observing Tony's posture, Young couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Why does my dad warn you like that?"
"I don't know, but it's a bit scary," Tony said while starting the car.
Young teased, "Are you afraid too? Weren't you fearless when you stripped me naked last time?"
"That was different," Tony deflected, changing the subject.
Young persisted, "How was it different? Weren't you just enjoying yourself back then?"
"Why don't you see Benji and Buster around?" Tony diverted the conversation.
"They're playing with my mom inside the house," Young answered, letting go of Tony's previous actions.
Young continued, "Did you get the money from my dad? Are you satisfied with it?"
"Your dad gave me an envelope with money inside. I haven't checked how much is in there," Tony replied while taking an envelope from his pocket and handing it to Young.
"Why are you giving this to me? Don't tell me you want me to manage your finances," Young teased.
"No, I just want you to check how much is inside for me. I still need them to get rich; otherwise, where will I get money to marry you?" Tony said playfully.
Young smirked and said, "Who said I would marry you?"
Tony only smiled and didn't dare say anything.
Young replied, "My dad probably put $5,000 in here. Last time, I saw him planning to pay you this way."
Even though Young said so, she opened the envelope and counted the money for Tony. "7,000!" Young exclaimed, surprised that the amount was larger than she had known.
Tony was startled by this. He didn't expect Ryan to pay him that much.
"Your dad paid me a lot. I feel a bit uncomfortable profiting from my father-in-law," Tony said.
"Father-in-law? You're dreaming a bit too early," Young replied.
Tony said, "How can I win your heart if I don't dream?"
"Come on, let's go. Anna and Max are probably waiting for us," Young suggested.
Twenty minutes later, Tony and Young arrived at a Korean barbecue restaurant.
Upon entering, they were led to a pre-booked table. Anna and Max were already sitting there.
"Anna, Max, have you been waiting long?" Young asked as soon as she saw them.
"We just got here too," Max replied.
Anna, looking at Young, teased, "My stomach is growling from waiting for you."
Young said, "Then eat a lot tonight; it's Tony's treat."
Anna joked, "Alright, I'll eat a lot. When it's time to pay, don't ask me to split the bill."
Tony concluded his greeting with Max by clasping hands. He looked at Anna and said, "Hello, Anna!"
"Hello, Tony. Young said you'd be treating us this time?" Anna responded.
Tony said, "That's right. I just made my first earnings in life, so this time, I'll treat everyone. Order whatever you like."
Anna, hearing this, said, "Then I won't be polite."
"Tony, where did you earn the money from?" Max asked.
Tony said, "I'll tell you that later. Let's start ordering. I'm sure everyone is hungry by now."
"Young and Anna, pick the dishes," Tony instructed.
After Young and Anna selected the dishes for grilling, Young came over to Tony and asked, "What are we drinking, Tony?"
"Red wine. Its sour taste will make the meal less greasy. What do you think?" Tony asked Young again.
Anna responded before Young, "Sounds good."
"Anna agrees, so I'll order red wine," Young finally answered Tony.
Over two hours later, the movie was yet to start, so Tony, Young, Max, and Anna enjoyed a leisurely meal and lively conversation.
While they were laughing and having a good time, a few young men about Tony's age entered the restaurant. One of them recognized Young and Anna.
"Carlos, aren't those the two most beautiful girls in our high school, Anna and Young?" a guy named Bard said.
"That's them. See who they're sitting with?" Carlos, seeing Anna and Young sitting with two guys, said to the others.
"Isn't that Max, the guy who likes messing with cars, and Tony, their friend?" Bard said.
"Max? Tony? Are they friends with Alex?" Carlos asked.
"That's right, those two," Bard confirmed.
Carlos, upon hearing this, didn't say anything more and led the others to Tony's table.
"Anna and Young, since when have you been friends with these unknown high school students?" Carlos said without caring about Tony and Max's presence.
"What does this have to do with you, Carlos? Do we need your permission to meet someone? Don't interfere in other people's business. You don't have that right," Anna bluntly replied to Carlos.
She wasn't polite to Carlos because of his disrespectful behavior.
Carlos was caught off guard by Anna's response.
If he left now, he would lose face, but he didn't know what to say.
Bard quickly intervened to help Carlos, saying, "Carlos, look, they're drinking red wine. Aren't these the two most beautiful girls in our school having a romantic meal? If the whole school finds out, what will they think?"
Young felt quite uncomfortable hearing Bard's words.
She said, "Bard, how do you know how to mock others? I am indeed dating. Forgot to introduce to you, this is Tony, my boyfriend."
Bard was left speechless by Anna's response. If he left now, Carlos would be very embarrassed, but he didn't know what to say.
Carlos, at this point, spoke up again, "Max and Tony, right? You guys just know how to sit quietly like this? How come letting girls do the talking doesn't make me feel awkward?"