The car continued to drive forward. After about three minutes, one could see the distant trace of the sea through the windshield.
As the buildings nearer to the coast became lower, they no longer obstructed the view significantly. At this moment, there were no signs of fireworks in the sky. Cao Baming glanced at the electronic clock in front of him.
At precisely this moment, the clock displayed 4:29 PM, leaving just one minute until the show began.
"No problem!" Cao Baming thought to himself, looking at the unobstructed view ahead, with only a few tens of meters left.
Because he could already see a stretch of sky in the distance, missing this fireworks display seemed impossible. However, while everything appeared ready, one thing was still missing.
Just then, through the forward view, Cao Baming spotted a girl in a brightly colored dress standing at the edge of the distant plaza, her skirt fluttering in the wind, and she seemed to be waving at him.
That was Wu Xue! On such a beautiful and romantic occasion, how could she enjoy it alone and sadly? Of course, she had to accompany her lover, experiencing this wonderful time together in the romantic atmosphere.
More importantly, on this particular day, a major matter had been resolved: the successful purchase of Manchester United. Wu Xue, though unaware of this latest good news, had some inkling about the situation.
This day was not just for celebrating an anniversary but also for commemorating a great victory. Even if it wasn't a victory, at least a matter that had been weighing on their hearts had been thoroughly resolved, and quite perfectly at that.
Once a major issue is resolved, the anxiety that had been present in one's heart during that period would quietly disappear, replaced by an extreme sense of excitement. This excitement would make one want to take risks, try new things, and this feeling would last for a long time.
Cao Baming, sitting in the car, could clearly feel this sensation. Even the scenery outside the window seemed completely different now. While the scenery itself hadn't changed, the observer's mindset had, thus changing the perception.
As Cao Baming's car got closer, the smile on Wu Xue's face became more pronounced. At this moment, she had completely recognized the car's owner. In the entire city of Arsenal, no one else drove a limited edition purple Lamborghini supercar around the streets.
Cao Baming's car was too distinctive. Even though she had only seen it twice before, she had a very deep impression and remembered its unforgettable appearance.
Meanwhile, Cao Baming, also in the car, gently applied the brake with his left foot, shifted the transmission to the lowest gear, and slowly reduced the car's speed.
The car stopped by the roadside, about two meters in front of Wu Xue. Then, with a slight mechanical hum, the car door slowly opened like wings. Wu Xue saw the dashing Cao Baming inside the car, smiling at her.
"You're finally here, it's amazing! This is the agreed-upon time, you're not late for the first time!"
Wu Xue said excitedly to Cao Baming, looking almost incredulous.
"Is it really the first time? You're ruining such a good reunion atmosphere with that comment. Fine, it's the first time."
Cao Baming then explained.
"Do you know how much I paid to arrive here on time today? A total of 200 million pounds and a contract term of at least 500 million pounds for two years."
"What? Could it be...?" Wu Xue's eyes showed even more surprise than before. She stared intently at Cao Baming.
"That's right, that matter is finally over. Everything is settled today, and I won't have to worry about these things anymore."
Because he had mentioned it before, Wu Xue naturally understood what Cao Baming was referring to.
And precisely because of this, she now looked even more shocked. Although she had been mentally prepared, she couldn't avoid this emotion when she truly heard it.
The person in front of her, a professional player, had now become the owner of a team, and not just any team! It was a top-tier powerhouse in the global football world, Manchester United!!
At this moment, her gaze towards Cao Baming even changed. It was a look of reverence, as if Cao Baming himself was no longer a tangible entity but rather something emitting light in the air.
Just then, she recalled the first time she met Cao Baming. It was also in a noisy environment. Back then, she was an unknown intern at the studio, and Cao Baming was merely a new transfer player for Arsenal. He hadn't shown his current abilities yet and was merely a player who made people from Tang country feel a bit ashamed.
In just two years, everything had changed so drastically. If someone had told her back then, how could she have imagined that Cao Baming would be the owner of Manchester United?
He could play football and make money simultaneously, and he handled both perfectly, even becoming the best in the world. Such a person was simply a devil.
As Wu Xue pondered this, she thought how there could be such a perfect man in the world who would specifically come to this place for her to watch fireworks together. In that instant, an irresistible sense of romance and happiness surged from the depths of her heart.
Cao Baming's eyes twinkled as he welcomed Wu Xue into the car and arranged for her to sit in the passenger seat. The car door then slowly closed.
Before getting into the car, they embraced, without a single word, their embrace conveying the unspoken longing for each other during their time apart.
The sandy beach of the sea was just ahead. Now, although Wu Xue was sitting in the car, it was only to find a parking spot.
This purple Lamborghini was also Wu Xue's favorite car. Although she had only seen it twice and hadn't even managed to sit in it once, the feeling of sitting inside was truly fantastic.
Unfortunately, there wasn't much time to savor it this time. Just a minute later, they saw the fireworks display by the sea begin.