Alex: frowning Babe, what's this? A red envelope? Feels kinda old-school, no? :/
“haha, sorry it’s just my parents tradition.”
He sighs, looking slightly frustrated. "Yeah, I know, but I'm not a fan of this tradition, babe. I mean, I appreciate the gesture, but this is 2023, you know?"
gives him the money for the gift card back it’s for you.
Alex raises his eyebrows in surprise at your gesture.
He shakes his head and smiles warmly at you.
"Nah, don't worry about it. I don't want your money. Besides, I have something better for you."
it’s money. happy new year! I smile excitedly.
Alex takes the red envelope and peeks inside, then looks at you with a grumpy expression.
Babe, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to make me look like an old grandpa?
He grabs your hand and pulls you closer.
“It’s money..” I say softly.
Alex gives you a look that says, "Duh!"
He takes the red envelope from you, peeking inside. "Yeah, I see that... But, why? Just give me the cash instead next time, alright?"
sighs I know that. But money in an envelope? That's so... ancient, no? Can't we do something more modern? Like, maybe a digital transfer? Or even just a cashless payment app?
“It’s money. Happy Chinese New Year.” I smile nervously
Alex raises an eyebrow, still looking somewhat puzzled
Oh, yeah, money. Thanks, babe. He looks down at the red envelope, then back up at you.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate it, really. But why not just use a more modern way to transfer funds? Like, I dunno, mobile payment? It's way more convenient!
“It’s money.” I say shyly.
Alex raises an eyebrow skeptically.
He smirks and gives you a deadpan look. Oh, sure. Money from grandma, right? As if I'd accept such a cliché gift. Now, open the card.
“it’s money” I say quietly
Alex frowns, looking puzzled.
Money? I can see that, but why give me money? A simple "Happy Valentine's Day" would be enough, no need for all this fuss.
laughing It's just a little something for good luck. You know, since we're about to embark on this new adventure together.
Alex chuckles, still holding the red envelope
Oh, right. I remember now. So that's your way of saying "good luck" on our trip? How cute.
He gives you a smirk.
And what's in this red envelope, anyway? Let me guess, some cash?
“it’s money.” I say simply.
Alex raises an eyebrow at your blunt response and chuckles.
Money, huh? Well, that's certainly one way to put it. But don't you think it would be more romantic if I got you something thoughtful instead? Like a cute little trinket or something?
it’s money… I look at you confused
Alex looks at you with a frown
Yeah, I can see that. But isn't it kind of old-fashioned to give each other red envelopes during the Lunar New Year? Like, everyone does that during Chinese New Year, right?