Chapter 132 (The End) Love Sinks Amidst Lights and Fireworks

They went to a variety show concert today at the South Island Center Stadium.

As the start time approached, the stadium was packed with a huge crowd. Lu Jinyuan escorted Jiang Qingying through the VIP entrance, and following the staff's directions, they quickly arrived at their seats.

Lu Jinyuan booked a VIP room, which was very close to the main stage, allowing him to see the performers very clearly.

The opening performance was by Ning Xi's girl group. Jiang Qingying thought to herself, thank goodness I wasn't late because of someone's kiss request. If I had missed Ning Xi's performance, I would have definitely scolded Lu Jinyuan for two days.

Jiang Qingying focused on her stage performance. When it was Ning Xi's turn, the large screen next to the stage zoomed in on her. Even on the big screen, her face was still stunning. The red sequined dress and black curly hair made her particularly dazzling, highlighting her sexiness while also giving her a Hong Kong style beauty vibe.

When fans saw Ning Xi's close-up on the big screen, they immediately screamed. Ning Xi, taking advantage of the screams, continued to charm the audience by blowing a kiss to the camera.

Screams, applause, and uncontrolled shouts filled the stadium, creating a deafening roar.

“She’s really charming,” she exclaimed.

Lu Jinyuan turned his head to look at her. Behind her were support lights from various idol groups. At this moment, she seemed to be immersed in a sea of ​​colorful lights. The dazzling background blurred her sharp features. In this noisy environment, he felt that her gentleness made him feel calm and comfortable.

Jiang Qingying thought he hadn't heard her clearly, so she leaned closer and repeated it in his ear.

"I said, Ning Xi is very charming."

Lu Jinyuan smiled and nodded.

Jiang Qingying was in a good mood and returned his smile.

Just as Lu Jinyuan said, there were indeed quite a few boy band performances tonight. Jiang Qingying not only feasted her eyes without restraint, but also actually saw her younger brother Jiang Xu's performance.

Um... what do you mean by "a bit of a disappointment"?

Jiang Qingying glanced at Jiang Xu's performance a few times. Perhaps because they had grown up together, she had seen his face so many times that it didn't seem particularly special. So she focused her attention on his teammates. She had only heard about how many people were in Jiang Xu's group and who they were, but she had never really looked at their faces.

Hmm... As expected of Jiang Xu's group, everyone was chosen based on looks, top-notch handsome men.

Lu Jinyuan kept an eye on Jiang Qingying. He noticed that Jiang Qingying was particularly focused when watching this boy group. Her gaze swept over every man on the stage, even down to the features on every face.

I tolerated everything before, since her actions were mostly just to spite herself. But now, she's actually starting to seriously research it?

He clicked his tongue. "Is it really that good-looking?"

Jiang Qingying snapped out of her daze, her back trembled, and she explained, "I was looking at Jiang Xu."

Lu Jinyuan gave a cold smirk. He couldn't do anything to her outside, so he could only silently sulk.

The performance is still ongoing.

The host followed the script, announcing the name of a girl group and their song. Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingying's face stiffened, and she immediately covered Lu Jinyuan's eyes.

"Don't look!"

Lu Jinyuan was completely bewildered.

Two minutes later, he came to the answer: just by listening to the music, he could guess that it was a sexy girl group performance.

“No…” Lu Jinyuan smiled bitterly, helplessly accusing her: “Why do you allow officials to set fires while forbidding ordinary people to light lamps?”

"..." Jiang Qingying was jealous and wanted to plug his ears, but she only had two hands.

Lu Jinyuan offered her a way out, saying, "Let's go, the performance is almost over, let's leave early to avoid the crowds."

"Okay." Jiang Qingying still didn't put her hand down.

“How can I leave like this?” Lu Jinyuan raised his hand, grasped the hand blocking his eyes, and said sincerely, “I won’t look, I won’t look at it at all.”

"You said it." Jiang Qingying pouted, and only put her hand down after receiving another promise.

Lu Jinyuan took her hand and gave her a disapproving look. "Let's go, you jealous girl."

-

After leaving the venue, we got into the car.

"Where do we go next?" Jiang Qingying asked.

Lu Jinyuan turned the steering wheel and said casually, "Let's go for a drive."

Jiang Qingying raised an eyebrow.

A drive?

A drive in the dead of winter?

Jiang Qingying stared at him and noticed that his gaze was natural and his expression was calm. However, he was mentally strong, and no matter how much she looked at him, she couldn't find any flaws.

Twenty minutes later, the car drove onto the mountain road, and after a while, we reached the highest point of the mountain.

Jiang Qingying looked ahead at the car. The lights below the mountain were dim, and she could see the entire night view of Nanzhou City. In the distance, the Nanzhou CBD building stood proudly. After a couple of seconds of observation, she recognized her own Jiang Group building. There were many tall buildings next to it, including the Lu Group.

"You brought me here just to see these skyscrapers?"

Lu Jinyuan unbuckled his seatbelt, unlocked the car door, and said, "Let's get out and take a look."

Jiang Qingying wrapped her clothes tighter around herself and got out of the car. Lu Jinyuan went around to the back seat, took out a blanket, and draped it over her shoulders.

"Will you still be cold like this?"

"It's not cold."

Jiang Qingying met his gaze for a moment, then changed her tune: "Actually, there is a little bit."

Lu Jinyuan chuckled, opened his arms and hugged her from behind, his chest pressed against her back. He lowered his head slightly and whispered in her ear, "How about this?"

Jiang Qingying: "It's so warm."

The two gazed quietly at the night view before them for a long time. Just as Jiang Qingying was dozing off, she heard a voice carried by the evening breeze lingering in her ears.

"You once said that love needs to be proven."

Jiang Qingying gave a soft "hmm," turned her head slightly to look at him, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Lu Jinyuan tightened his arms, their skin pressed tightly together through the fabric, and found her hands, holding them in his palm as they formed a small fist. "I've been thinking about how to prove it."

“You have already proven it, a long time ago,” Jiang Qingying said. “Because I felt it in every word you uttered when you opened your heart, and every bit of nervousness, concern, and fear you showed without any attempt to hide it was proof.”

“Lu Jinyuan, the fact that I felt it is the best proof.”

Lu Jinyuan smiled broadly, "I used to be a fool who didn't know how to love, but now I think I've learned and experienced it."

Jiang Qingying put on a condescending expression and said, "Well, then tell me."

"I think love might be wanting to be with you through all four seasons, or it might be that meeting you is like a withered tree blossoming in spring. But to be more specific, it's wanting to eat every meal with you, watch every movie with you, sleep in the same bed with you, and cherish the warmth of falling asleep in your arms. I think my love for you is not just as simple as 'I love you,' but that everything I think about is related to you. If I need someone to spend the rest of my life with, I hope it's you, and it must be you. Of course, I'm greedy, and I hope you feel the same way."

"I love you, Jiang Qingying." He added the simplest love confession at the end, just like the day he first confessed his love to her. He told her, "I love you, and I hope you know."

Jiang Qingying's eyes rippled, not quite used to such a sentimental scene, and she joked indirectly, "President Lu, did you write out a draft and memorize it again?"

"Did you recite it fluently this time?" Lu Jinyuan teased, following her words.

Jiang Qingying suppressed a laugh and nodded, saying, "Indeed, there has been great progress."

The night view in the distance was changing quietly, but some people didn't notice.

Lu Jinyuan's gaze shifted from her face, and he said gently, "Look ahead."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingying looked back at the scenery she had already admired, but when she looked at it again, she froze on the spot, her red lips parted slightly, but she couldn't say a word.

The neon lights in front of them shone brightly, and several iconic city buildings displayed the words "Jiang Qingying I o U" in large red letters.

"See? I'm confessing my love to you again, Jiang Qingying, I love you."

If every previous confession was simple and tender, then this one is straightforward and dramatic.

"You're... arrogant." Jiang Qingying was surprised and touched. Her joy was genuine, but she couldn't help but complain.

She added, "You're very wealthy, but I like it very much. Thank you."

Lu Jinyuan lowered his eyes, kissed her, and said in a deep, tender voice, "There are even richer and more powerful ones."

"Um?"

“Not only here, but all the buildings under the Lu Group in China have the same support, and famous buildings abroad are doing the same,” Lu Jinyuan said. “I want the whole world to know that I love you very much.”

Jiang Qingying could no longer hold back her emotions, her eyes brimming with tears, "I know now."

As soon as the words were spoken, the silence was broken by the sound of firecrackers, and fireworks soared into the night sky, like millions of sparkling diamonds hanging in the darkness. Then, all sorts of beautiful arcs bloomed in the air, forming dazzling and splendid flowers.

Love lingered amidst the lights and fireworks, as if everything was unfolding a beautiful love story and their wondrous mutual attraction. Every sound was a grander and more dazzling display of fireworks.

-The End

2024.3.12

Mountain Flower Seven