Chapter 54 Forever and ever, together for a lifetime...

The next morning, Cheng Sijie had just woken up when she heard Jiang Hui calling softly, "Sweetie, are you going to eat?"

Cheng Sijie was half asleep, her back aching. She felt a lazy, blissful feeling, a kind of leisurely energy, but at the same time, she thought he was inhumane—everyone else was sleeping, but he was full of energy. So she said, "Are you calling the puppy?"

Jiang Hui said, "The puppy is calling you."

Cheng Sijie: "..."

This person is really annoying, not ashamed at all, so what's the point of flirting with them?

She beckoned to him, "Come here."

Jiang Hui obediently went over and placed his hand in her palm.

"Are all well-behaved dogs like this? They will shake hands with their owners as soon as they are told to come over?"

He deliberately lowered his voice, "Have you only ever met one dog as obedient as me, Chengcheng?"

Cheng Sijie: "..."

What inappropriate and offensive language is being uttered so early in the morning?

She bit his finger hard.

Jiang Hui had a faint tattoo on her finger, which she later removed, but the mark was still visible upon closer inspection. When she bit it, the tooth mark overlapped with the tattoo, making it look even more erotic.

Cheng Sijie: This was definitely not my intention.

Originally intended to crack down on prostitution, it ended up giving this guy more credit and making him even more promiscuous.

Jiang Hui wanted to kiss her again, like someone with a skin hunger disorder.

Fortunately, his phone rang at that moment; it was for work, and he couldn't ignore it.

Jiang Hui looked sullen and prepared to pretend he hadn't heard.

Cheng Sijie glared at him: "Hurry up and answer it, do you still want to earn money for your master to spend?"

Jiang Hui was charmed by her smug little face and obediently said, "Okay, I'll answer right away."

The caller was a singer.

Although he is young, he is very experienced.

Everyone knows that he finished his overseas tour and received more than a dozen phone calls in one morning. As the saying goes, it's better to be early than late. Being early shows goodwill and an attitude. It's a win-win situation for everyone.

Jiang Hui is no longer as arrogant as when they first met. His love life has been going smoothly for the past two years, and he is very willing to give others a nice look to show that he is a very mature and reliable marriage partner.

Cheng Sijie was unaware of the young man's ulterior motives. When she saw him on the phone, she exclaimed, "How handsome he is! So good-looking, I guess not making money is a good thing. He'll really become a weak, gigolo she'll keep."

However, after answering two phone calls, Jiang Hui put her phone on silent. While serving Cheng Sijie her meal, she smiled gently and said, "I'm sorry, Sister Cheng, I'm a bit busy with work."

Cheng Sijie played along perfectly: "You're being unreasonable, Xiao Jiang. Do you have other benefactors behind my back?"

Jiang Hui deliberately acted coquettishly: "How could that be—"

Cheng Sijie said with a smile, "That would be best."

Jiang Hui smiled too, a mix of emotions welling up inside her. She'd lived a lonely life for the past six months, only finding life again after coming to her. "Money-grubber, you know your boyfriend is a super high earner. Don't abandon me; all my money is yours to spend."

Cheng Sijie said, "What? I'm not going to argue with you anymore."

Jiang Hui chuckled softly, turned around, and clung to her waist like a little shadow.

In the evening, Jiang Hui's agent brought him a large package, complete with himself and his belongings. He was sweating profusely when he saw Cheng Sijie and greeted her, "Hey, Sijie."

"Where's Jiang Hui? Is he sleeping? I told you two would make up."

"Brother Zhao, you're incredibly resourceful!" Cheng Sijie said.

Zhao Hui chuckled, "My ancestors did this kind of thing; they were good at divination."

Cheng Sijie was amused. "Brother Zhao, you're quite the professional."

Jiang Hui shuffled over in her slippers, her shirt wrinkled, and leaned closer. "What are you two talking about?"

Cheng Sijie lied through her teeth: "Let's talk about your recent routine and diet, so it'll be easier for me to take care of you."

Jiang Hui asked smugly, "Really?"

When Brother Zhao saw him, he stopped the small talk and the two chatted for a while. "Sister Zhao said we should talk about renewing the contract when we have time."

Jiang Hui said, "I'll call her back in a bit."

Brother Zhao glanced at the two of them and said, "Okay."

The two squatted there unpacking packages. Many of the items were in Jiang Hui's studio. After ending their long-distance relationship of more than half a year, they were determined not to separate again. Even though they were a little tired, they were still quite happy.

After seeing Zhao Hui off, Jiang Hui ordered a bunch of fresh food at the supermarket and made pork rib stew for Cheng Sijie. The two were back to their sweet and loving relationship. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, which is no exaggeration. It's just that sometimes he's too clingy, which Cheng Sijie can't handle.

Cheng Sijie's schedule was much more regular than Jiang Hui's. She often needed to go to school for classes and experiments, while Jiang Hui stayed home to be her housewife. Sometimes she even had to stay up late composing music, and often Cheng Sijie would bring home food while Jiang Hui was still asleep.

As dreams and memories intertwined, he felt a gentle caress on his face, carrying the sweet scent of citrus. Then, his lips felt moist, as if someone had moistened them with water and applied some lip balm. A soft sigh followed, and the click of a phone camera.

Jiang Hui was all too familiar with this process, and a sense of peaceful, sluggish satisfaction filled his heart, causing him to drift off to sleep again. Finally, after a good night's rest, he asked, "Were you secretly taking pictures of me just now?"

Cheng Sijie said, "No, why are you so narcissistic?"

She leaned down and kissed his forehead. "Baby, your narcissism is an occupational hazard. Don't worry, I'm not a sasaeng fan, and I won't steal your personal items or sell your photos for money."

Jiang Hui said, "I want the eyes, the mouth, the face, and the chin too."

Cheng Sijie thought to herself, "This little rascal is so good at flirting," and cupped her face, kissing her all over. She said smugly, "How about it? Are you tempted?"

Jiang Hui looked up at her, her heart itching as if brushed by angel wings, but she still maintained her BKING persona and said, "It's alright."

Jiang Hui said, "Chengcheng, I want to tell you something."

Cheng Sijie asked, "What is it?"

Jiang Hui said, "I'm about to retire."

Cheng Sijie said, "Wait... what did you say?"

Cheng Sijie heard a strange "clattering" sound coming from her brain, which seemed to be malfunctioning. "Are you kidding me? How could it be so fast?"

Jiang Hui said, "I mentioned it to the company when my contract was about to expire, so this 'life and death tour' is going to be very long. We even filmed a documentary, but it hasn't been released yet. There are a lot of things to handle, like endorsements and contract renewals, so..."

Cheng Sijie hugged him, "Okay, okay."

She quietly hugged him, smelling the cologne he always wore, and felt a mix of emotions. "It would have been better if you hadn't told me. Now that you've told me, I feel so sorry for you, even though I'm busy too. But I still can't help feeling sorry for men. This is really terrible."

Jiang Hui laughed in exasperation and kissed her, "What do you mean by 'it's all over if you feel sorry for a man'? Well then, can you completely forgive me now?"

She's definitely playing the victim on purpose.

He stared at her face, then suddenly reached out and covered her eyes. "Wait."

Half a minute later, Cheng Sijie's eyes lit up and she saw that Jiang Hui was holding a ring box.

Cheng Sijie: "..."

Her heart started racing as she watched the unmasked celebrity give a wicked smile.

Cheng Sijie stammered, "You're not going to propose at this time, are you?!"

Jiang Hui laughed and said, "I know, it's just a rehearsal. How could a marriage proposal be so hasty? This is the deposit, and I've ordered a 5-carat pink diamond engagement ring."

When Cheng Sijie asked him how much it cost, he replied, "Twelve million US dollars."

Cheng Sijie felt dizzy.

As he spoke, he took out the ring. "This loose stone only cost 100,000 yuan. The gem is called Padmaraga. I designed the design myself because I really like its name."

His voice was low, tender and deep, "Lotus, you are my lotus, Cheng Sijie."

Cheng Sijie burst into tears.

Jiang Hui smiled and said, "Baby, so this can be considered a real engagement ring. We've already pledged our lives to each other. Thank you for being willing to be with me."

Everyone has their own challenges in this world. If someone seems to be blessed with extraordinary advantages, then they will also have to bear greater responsibilities, deeper pain, and more ruthless challenges, such as family ties, fame and fortune, and love...

Everything is like fleeting clouds passing by. Whether it's a reflection in a mirror or a flower in the water, or something you must strive for your whole life, no one—not a prophet, a sage, or even classical philosophy—can provide the answer. The only guide is your own heart.

After he finished speaking, he looked into her eyes with absolute certainty. In that instant, he saw spring water and peach blossoms reflected in her eyes, as well as his own undeniable reflection.

Cheng Sijie said, "I do, I'm willing to be with you forever, to love you forever, and to face everything together."

They looked at each other. After a long period of separation, a long acquaintance, and the most passionate intimacy, these two disheveled, real humans in their pajamas were perhaps thinking the same thing at this moment.

That is to spend my whole life with the person in front of me, and never be separated from them again.

——END——

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Author's Note: [The main story is complete]

Life goes on, and so do our steps. Wishing Cheng Sijie and Jiang Hui eternal happiness.

Thank you everyone for joining us.

Wishing everyone happiness every day and good luck always! [Sprinkling flowers][Patting head]

——Qi Lan 2025/12/10

Extra chapters will be updated sporadically, I'll add more when inspiration strikes, mwah! [cat paw emoji]