"Haha, then I'll immediately vindicate you!"

Zong Jia smiled brightly and couldn't help but lean down and kiss her. "Yes, I'm very happy."

Jiang Xiaoli chuckled and pinched his cheek. "Are you silly?"

Zong Jiayu took her hand and said, "Let's go. Didn't Ruan Jiajia recommend that we go eat Japanese food?"

Once in the car, she patted Cao Jie on the shoulder and said, "I can tell you've been working very hard these past two days. That's great."

Cao Jie was a little embarrassed by the praise, "Chairman Jiang, you flatter me. It was mainly Boss Zong who was responsible for communicating with the other party."

Zong Jiayu denied it, saying, "I don't know much about the details of the contract; you're the one who's worried about it more."

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "You've almost memorized the Chinese and English versions of our contract, haven't you? Although your method is a bit clumsy, your attitude is very serious. Go back and learn systematically from Zhu Han, and you'll gain a lot."

Cao Jie nodded happily, "Okay, Chairman Jiang."

When they arrived at the Japanese restaurant, Ruan Jiajia and Quan Wenyan were waiting at the door.

Zong Jia apologized, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Quan Wenyan smiled and waved his hand, "We just arrived too. Come in, we have some freshly arrived bluefin tuna today."

After they sat down, the bluefin tuna cutting show officially began.

The head chef skillfully lifted the fins, carefully cut open the tuna's neck, then cut off the tail, and then cut open the back to remove large pieces of back meat. Next, he separated the meat and bones from both sides of the tuna's belly.

The diners sitting around the cooking counter were dazzled by the sights, and everyone applauded when it was over.

Dishes featuring bluefin tuna as the main ingredient were slowly served.

Fresh, top-quality ingredients, the rich, sweet flavor of deep-sea oils explodes in your mouth.

Before Jiang Xiaoli could even swallow what was in her mouth, she couldn't help but give Ruan Jiajia a thumbs up.

Ruan Jiajia said with a smile, "Isn't it delicious? Ayan and I were originally going back to Los Angeles, but Chef Hetian told us that we were going to come to New York today."

She nodded repeatedly, "Thanks to you!"

"You're welcome! You're welcome!" Ruan Jiajia said. "Haha, I like having someone to share food with!"

Quan Wenyan said with a smile, "Besides painting, Jiajia's only hobby is food."

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and raised her glass, "In this world, only good food and dreams should not be let down."

Ruan Jiajia poured herself a full glass of wine. "You're absolutely right! Xiao Li, you're truly my confidante!"

After enjoying a sumptuous meal, Ruan Jiajia was still not satisfied. "Xiao Li, tonight..."

Jiang Xiaoli quickly interrupted her, "It won't work tonight. My uncle's flight to New York is this afternoon, and Ayu and I are going to pick him up."

Zong Jia also chimed in, "Yes, we're heading to Philadelphia tomorrow and will probably be staying there for a few days. By the way, did you apply for your visas this morning?"

Quan Wenyan nodded. "We went to the embassy early this morning to submit our materials and applied for expedited processing. We should be able to get our visas in 3 to 5 business days."

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "It seems we can go back to China together, Jiajia. I'll treat you to some delicious food when we get there."

Ruan Jiajia nodded excitedly, "That's awesome! I'm going to eat my way through every place!"

With some time to spare before heading to the airport to pick someone up, the four of them decided to find a coffee shop to sit down and chat.

Ruan Jiajia's mouth watered just listening to Jiang Xiaoli's description. "Ayan, we should have gone to China a long time ago!"

Quan Wenyan shook her head helplessly, "Why are you blaming me again? Didn't you say you didn't like long-haul flights because they're too far?"

"Ayan!"

Watching them laugh and joke, Jiang Xiaoli said, "You two have such a good relationship."

Ruan Jiajia hugged Quan Wenyan's arm and leaned on his shoulder, "That's right, when we were little, Ayan played house and he was my groom!"

Quan Wenyan shrugged helplessly. "There's nothing I can do about it, I'm stuck with this situation."

Ruan Jiajia first punched him, then asked, "Xiao Li, how did you and Jia Yu meet? You got married so young!"

Jiang Xiaoli and Zong Jiayu exchanged a glance, and she said with a smile, "He offered himself up to us."

Ruan Jiajia pestered her to listen to their love story, and she pouted at Quan Yan, "Ah Yan, look how good Jia Yu is to Xiao Li! Waaah, he proposed right after graduation, and they got their marriage certificate when they reached the right age, I'm going to cry!"

Quan Wenyan chuckled, "Who was it that said during the movie that I wasn't allowed to propose and that I had to wait for you to say it?"

"Uh..." Ruan Jiajia's eyes widened. "I said no proposals, and you won't? You have no heart!"

Quan Wenyan looked at her and couldn't help but laugh, "You said it yourself."

He reached into the inner pocket of his clothes and felt around, then suddenly stood up, took two steps back, and knelt on one knee.

Quan Wenyan held up a diamond ring with both hands and asked earnestly, "Miss Ruan Jiajia, will you marry me?"

Not only was Ruan Jiajia stunned, but Jiang Xiaoli, Zong Jiayu, and everyone in the coffee shop were also stunned.

Cheers erupted, and everyone's eyes were on them.

Ruan Jiajia covered her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears, "What are you doing? When did you buy this diamond ring?"

Quan Wenyan looked at her with doting eyes and smiled, "This diamond ring is small, but I bought it with the money from selling that painting 'Windmill.' I hope you won't mind. Jiajia, I love you. Will you be my wife?"

Ruan Jiajia finally couldn't hold back her tears and poured them out. She stretched out her hand and said, "Of course I'm willing, you fool!"

Quan Yan stood up, smiled, put the ring on her finger, and then hugged her.

The coffee shop erupted in applause, and the owner specially brought out small cakes to celebrate.

Jiang Xiaoli and Zong Jiayu were enjoying their melon-eating session across the table.

Once they had calmed down a bit, Jiang Xiaoli, a bystander, asked, "What is 'The Windmill'? Is it very meaningful?"

Ruan Jiajia glanced at Quan Wenyan before saying happily, "'Windmill' was Ayan's first work to win an award in an international competition. I didn't understand why he sold it at first..."

Quan Wenyan put his arm around her and said, "Actually, I didn't want to sell it either, but the competition was really stingy, with a prize of only $500."

Zong Jiayu, holding Jiang Xiaoli's hand, smiled and said, "I understand you. Compared to the person you want to marry, these things are nothing."

Quan Wenyan nodded. "Yes, these are nothing."

Checking the time, Jiang Xiaoli and the others gave the newly engaged couple some alone time. "We should go to the airport to pick them up."

On the way to the airport, Cao Jie exclaimed, "Miss Ruan and Mr. Quan are just like the male and female protagonists in a romance novel. They're childhood sweethearts, inseparable, and share the same interests. It's amazing!"

Jiang Xiaoli also said, "Yes, I was stunned when Quan Wenyan took out the ring just now. Not only did he prepare the engagement ring in advance, but most importantly, he carried it with him every day looking for an opportunity!"