Chapter 64 Proposal

After that, you worked together seamlessly, like an old married couple, and went through one pioneering endeavor after another.

Spending so much time together has deepened your feelings for each other, and your understanding of one another has become increasingly clear.

Danheng felt it was time to take the most important step. He secretly prepared with the train crew for a long time, and finally chose a bright morning to propose to you.

As the morning mist dissipates and birdsong fills the air, mingling with the morning light and the fragrance of flowers, Danheng kneels on one knee and confesses his love to you, word by word, wishing to grow old with you and never be apart.

A scene that seemed familiar, yet was not quite the same.

Hundreds of years ago, you accepted Danfeng's confession under the peach tree. He gave you the grandest wedding in Luofu's history, using the Heart-Protecting Scale as a betrothal gift.

Centuries later, you will hear Danheng's heartfelt words in a tranquil garden.

Same face, but different soul.

After all the twists and turns, you still fell into the hands of the same dragon.

You reach out your hand and watch as Danheng devoutly places the diamond ring on your finger, then gently kisses the back of your hand.

You hear your own resolute voice.

"I do."

What followed was a kiss from Danheng, who seemed to have found a treasure.

You kiss passionately in the first rays of morning sunlight, melting all your love between your lingering lips and teeth, never to be separated again.

While you two are entwined in this tender moment, March 7th, hiding high up, keeps pressing the shutter.

The narrow aisle was packed with people; almost all the train crew members had gathered there to offer their sincerest blessings to you and Danheng.

Having spent so much time together, everyone had already assumed that you and Danheng were a couple. So much so that when Danheng asked for their opinions, they were puzzled as to why he proposed so late.

As a fan of the couple, March 7th had even thought of names for their future children. Overjoyed, she forgot that Danheng was infertile and was completely immersed in the joy of being a bridesmaid and aunt.

...

After the kiss, you were still a little reluctant to part.

In the stillness of the night, the sound of your heartbeats could be clearly heard.

"They kissed!"

"Is this viewable?"

In the silence, faint excited screams could be heard.

Curious, you looked in the direction of the sound and saw a train crew crammed into the aisle.

"Why are they here too?" you asked Danheng with a smile.

"March insisted on coming to witness this moment..."

He said this with a helpless smile on his face, and you could instantly imagine how the gossipy March 7th had pestered Danheng to come and see it.

"Don't you want to be seen?" you joked.

"I'm just not used to having other people around..."

"Shall we go somewhere else?" you suggested, and then took his hand.

So, in full view of everyone, you took Danheng's hand and quickly fled from there, until you disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Where did they go? Why did they run away?" March 7th was still in shock.

“Little March, I think they need some private space.” Himeko gave a mysterious smile, covering for you and Danheng.

...

On the other side, you lead Danheng through flowerbeds and corridors, stepping from the tranquil garden into the bustling market.

You held hands and blended into the crowd, looking just like an ordinary couple.

Danheng followed you obediently the whole time, silently adjusting his strength and posture to make you hold him even tighter.

The temperature of your palm is so similar to that of a hundred years ago that it makes you feel momentarily disoriented.

Once upon a time, you and Danfeng strolled hand in hand along the streets of Zhuming.

In that place where no one knows you, he can temporarily forget his duties as the Dragon Lord and, like an ordinary person, wander around with his beloved as he pleases.

But in the end, he could not break free from the shackles of the Dragon Lord. Happiness, which was within the reach of ordinary people, was an unattainable existence for him.

"What's wrong?" Danheng keenly noticed your sudden change in mood and asked instinctively.

His voice pulled you out of your memories.

You stand still and look at his face.

Extremely similar faces.

It is a maple leaf, yet it is not a maple leaf.

"It's nothing, I just remembered some things from the past..." you hear yourself trying to sound relaxed.

Danheng saw that longing and yearning look in your eyes again and instantly understood who you were thinking of.

His past life.

Her fingers tightened almost imperceptibly, a surge of jealousy welling up inside her.

"I am not him."

He is Dan Heng, not Dan Feng.

“…I know.” Hearing this, you know he has misunderstood again.

You gently stroke the back of his hand and explain the reason to him.

"...If he didn't have to bear so much, wouldn't he be able to live more freely? Wouldn't he be able to leave that cold palace and see the vast starry sky...?"

Upon hearing this, Danheng felt as if his heart had been clenched, and he felt a sharp pain.

So you weren't reminiscing about Danfeng, but rather feeling sorry for his past.

"Fortunately, the person I'm holding hands with now is no longer confined to paperwork and can freely live the life of an ordinary person..."

You looked into his eyes, and your words carried a hint of relief.

Dan Heng will fulfill the wish that Dan Feng could not realize in his lifetime.

He would travel across mountains and rivers for him and see all aspects of life.

He is now a free man.

Danheng suddenly pulled you into his arms and held your hand to his chest.

You nestled quietly in his arms, hearing his promise, word by word:

"I will watch the vast starry sky with you."

The hustle and bustle of the market fell silent at that moment, leaving only his sincere promises resonating in your heart.

"I mean what I say." You tilted your head back and gently pecked the corner of his lips.

"I will do it," the dragon replied earnestly, lowering his head to capture your lips, sealing the rest of his words in a lingering kiss.

You respond to him passionately, kissing him passionately in the bustling street, oblivious to everyone else, never to be apart again.

...

After the kiss, you leaned against him, breathing softly.

The aroma of steamed buns wafted over on the breeze, mingling with the sweetness of pastries.

Your stomach rumbles at just the right moment, but you show no embarrassment whatsoever.

"Let's go eat."

"good."

Guided by the fragrance, you walked side by side once again.

At the dinner table, Danheng skillfully recited the names of the dishes, clearly indicating the taboos.

The breakfast stall owner immediately saw through your relationship and jokingly asked if you were married.

"Soon." Danheng answered on your behalf, receiving the shop owner's blessing and an extra meal.

"Then I wish you both a long and happy marriage. Consider this plate of desserts my congratulatory gift. Please don't be shy."

Unable to resist the shop owner's enthusiasm, you had no choice but to accept this heartfelt gift.

"Be careful, it's hot."

"This is delicious, you should try it."

"Don't move, you have icing on your lips."

At the steaming table, you and Danheng feed each other as naturally as an old married couple of over ten years, prompting the restaurant owner to tease the young couple about their love and how wonderful it is to be young.

After a quick breakfast, you and Danheng lingered on the street for a while, buying some daily necessities before returning to the train hand in hand.

As soon as I entered, I heard the cheers of March 7th and the Trail Blazers. The pink-haired girl had a big smile on her face, her eyes darting back and forth between you and Danheng.

The Trail Blazers couldn't wait to come over and ask when you were getting married, because she wanted to be a bridesmaid.

"Well, ask the guy next to you. Hasn't someone been planning this for a long time?"

"Ahem..." Dan Heng coughed awkwardly after being exposed, his gaze sweeping over March 7 and the Trail Blazers.

"It wasn't me who said that!" March 7th hurriedly came out to clarify, once again confirming that Danheng had indeed secretly planned it.

"When will you..."

"I guessed." You gave a sly smile.

"..."

Dan Heng, who was tricked into using his ultimate skill by your basic attack, didn't know what to say.

"So, what does your wedding plan look like?" you asked curiously.

"I've come up with three options, see which one you prefer..." Seeing that he couldn't hide it any longer, Danheng simply revealed the truth and sent a detailed wedding plan to your phone.

"What? I want to see too!" The raccoon quickly came over and made an incredulous sound as you flipped through the pages.

"99 pages! That's so long, I'm getting dizzy from reading all that..."

"These are just preliminary ideas. They can be modified if there are other requirements..." No one would admit that this proposal was written after he had researched wedding customs from all over the country, solicited opinions from many parties, and spent two months writing it.

You glanced through it and found everything from the venue to the menu, even the exact time for the fireworks to be set off was specified down to the second.

Just thinking about the workload makes my head spin.

"Is this the human think tank?" Dan Heng gave a thumbs up on March 7th.

This detailed proposal reveals Danheng's love for you.

The clumsy little dragon may not be good at sweet talk, but he hides his sincerity in every detail and proves himself through his actions.

"Danheng, thank you." You turned to look at him, a ripple of emotion stirring in your heart.

"It's nothing, it's what I should do..."

"Click," a flash of white light, and you and Danheng looked at the "culprit" at the same time.

On March 7th, she wasn't embarrassed at all about being caught. She kept saying how good the pose was while snapping photos for you until Danheng called her three times before she stopped.

"This one's great, the atmosphere is amazing, I'm really good at taking pictures." March 7th exclaimed as she flipped through the photo album, her eyes full of appreciation and affirmation for her own photography skills.

You and Danheng exchanged a knowing glance, and without tacitly agreed, you made an excuse to slip into the think tank to escape the two children's entanglement.

As soon as you sit down, the glutinous rice ball rolls to your feet and meows.

You bent down and picked it up, letting it lie on your lap and fiddle with the tassels at its waist.

"I've done the calculations, and next Saturday is an auspicious day. How about we get our marriage certificate that day?" Danheng suddenly suggested.

"When did our teacher Danheng switch to fortune telling?" you tease him on purpose, watching him calmly explain the reason.

You only spoke slowly after he finished explaining.

"Okay, but won't next Saturday be a bit late? I think someone seems impatient."

"...I didn't..." Dan Heng weakly retorted.

If you ignore the red on the tip of his ear, his words have some credibility.

"Just kidding. Let's go next Saturday then."

“Okay, I’ll set a time, and then I’ll have to ask Pam to take us there. I remember we need to make an appointment in advance…” Dan Heng said as he opened the electronic screen and logged into the Interstellar Civil Affairs Bureau’s official website, browsing the precautions with you, and then filled in the appointment information.

Looking at the big "Reservation Successful" message popping up on the screen, you suddenly have a real feeling that you are going to get married.

Centuries have passed, but the scene of preparing for the wedding with Danfeng is still vivid in your mind. In the blink of an eye, you will be happily married to his reincarnation.

Time is truly a wondrous thing.

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