Chapter 57 Honeymoon Plan

Cheng Hexi drove that G-Wagon today, and handed the steering wheel to You Yue when leaving Hongsheng Park.

This apartment building has an excellent location with a wide view and is very close to Hongsheng and Xilin.

She owns many properties, but she chose to live here because it was the most convenient place to go to work.

The car drove into the underground parking garage of the residential complex. Cheng Hexi took You Yue upstairs in the elevator, and they went directly into their apartment after the elevator doors opened.

As the elevator went up, You Yue hooked his car keys with his left hand and put his right hand on her shoulder, occasionally playing with her newly cut short hair.

Cheng Hexi thought he was childish, but she let him do as he pleased.

Stepping inside, a spacious and bright single-level apartment comes into view.

The house itself is very large, and there is no entryway. Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious living room, which makes the space feel even more open and bright. Looking to the side, there are huge floor-to-ceiling windows, providing excellent natural light. It was sunset, and a large expanse of fiery red twilight painted the sky with golden light.

After scanning the room, You Yue felt that the decorating style also matched Cheng Hexi's aesthetic.

When she first returned to Beijing and moved here, she must have considered this place her real home.

Cheng Hexi turned around and saw him standing at the door looking at the apartment. For a moment, she felt a little strange.

For over three hundred days and nights, she lived here alone, going back and forth between the company and home. She had seen the view from her window a thousand times, and was already tired of it.

His presence, however, sparked a sense of novelty and fondness in her.

You Yue noticed Cheng Hexi's gaze, looked at her, and then walked towards her.

Even though it has been uninhabited for a long time, the interior is almost spotless, showing that it has been cleaned and tidied up regularly.

Cheng Hexi walked towards the kitchen and asked him if he wanted some water.

Helpless, You Yue pulled her back to his side, held her wrist, and said, "No need."

The two were very close. He lowered his eyes, smiled, and asked, "What? Do you see me as a guest?"

Cheng Hexi nudged him lightly with her elbow and joked, "Which guest is so impolite? Coming into my room on their first visit?"

You Yue was in a good mood: "A husband should always have special privileges."

She tilted her head and smiled.

This spacious 300-square-meter apartment features an exquisitely designed living room and kitchen, and is fully equipped with bedrooms, a study, a bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a gym.

Apart from the study, the other rooms were not locked.

Cheng Hexi opened the study door.

Her study has a whole wall of bookshelves filled with books, but the style is not as cold and business-like as their villa study. Instead, it is decorated with a record player, record cabinet and movie posters, giving it a warm and cozy feel.

You Yue looked at each poster, then bent down to look at her vinyl records.

As Cheng Hexi opened the safe, she heard the man behind her say, "I just found out you like these things."

Upon hearing this, she turned around, her long tassel earrings swaying slightly, and her short hair swept over her shoulders.

Seeing where You Yue's gaze landed, Cheng Hexi knew what he meant and said, "It's not that I like it, it's just... something to do when I'm bored."

So she didn't take these things with her when she moved into the bridal chamber.

In fact, Cheng Hexi and You Yue are the same kind of people.

They dislike overly formal or quiet environments, preferring adrenaline-pumping activities and a competitive spirit.

So, Yu Yue would be drawn to debate competitions on the vast Columbia University campus, and they would even fly to Las Vegas specifically for F1 races while they were studying.

The last rays of the setting sun shone through the window frame onto the floor, and a ray of golden light fell on the edge of the bookshelf.

You Yue's gaze fell on her, almost ignoring her previous answer.

He knew that Cheng Hexi would look beautiful with both short and long hair, but now she looked even more radiant and lively than when she had long hair.

He also noticed that when Cheng Hexi looked at him, even if the corners of her lips didn't curve up, her eyes were still smiling.

Perhaps guessing what You Yue was thinking, Cheng Hexi smiled at the man, her eyes crinkling slightly, but she didn't say anything before turning away and turning her back to him.

You Yue stopped looking at the objects, walked behind her, and put his arm around her waist.

Cheng Hexi tilted his head, and he kissed her cheek.

When You Yue came over, she found an expensive box in the safe. She took the box out and handed it to him.

You Yue didn't know what it was, but seeing her take it out of the safe, she could guess that it was important to her.

"It's those earrings."

Cheng Hexi answered his questions and then reached out to open the box.

You Yue saw the Paraiba diamond earrings that she had mentioned before, the ones her mother had given her.

Blue gemstones are precious and have a dazzling brilliance.

You Yue had seen far more valuable objects before, but at this moment they felt as heavy as a thousand pounds in his hands.

Cheng Hexi said, "Help me hold this. I'll put it with the jade bracelet my grandma gave me when I get home."

He smiled and said, "Okay."

Then I asked her, "Will you wear it to your wedding?"

Cheng Hexi nodded quite solemnly: "I'll wear it at the wedding."

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Before moving into the bridal chamber, Cheng Hexi regarded this place as her long-term home, so all her important belongings from childhood to adulthood were kept here.

There are many of her previous photos here.

While she was still living in France, she would take a Seine River cruise with her grandparents, watching the sunset, with hot air balloons floating in the air and the Eiffel Tower behind them.

She was a teenager participating in a dance competition with her classmates. Her dress was the same color as the Paraiba Sapphire, and she was half-squatting in the front row in the center of the crowd, smiling brightly.

In addition to numerous photos, there are also various certificates and trophies she has received.

These experiences gave You Yue a deeper understanding of her.

Cheng Hexi rested her head on the broad shoulder of the person next to her and said softly, "My mother loved collecting these things for me when she was alive. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now that I see them, they are indeed very meaningful."

You Yue hummed in agreement and wrapped his strong arms around her shoulders.

Among the many photos, he saw the group photo that Cheng Hexi had mentioned before, a photo of her and Yan Zhen representing the school in a math competition.

I also remember Cheng Hexi saying that this competition changed her thoughts about the future and her career choices.

Cheng Hexi followed his gaze and at first glance saw her own spirited seventeen-year-old self, before she noticed Yan Zhen in the corner.

Noticing You Yue's lingering gaze, she paused slightly and asked, "Do you mind?"

"What do you mind?" You Yue lowered his eyes and kissed her ear.

Cheng Hexi was afraid he would kiss her there, so she dodged slightly.

She chuckled softly and said, "Yan Zhen's photo."

You Yue picked up the photo, glanced at the trophy she had won in the competition, and then looked into her eyes, her tone calm but firm: "This is your photo."

It represents her achievements; it's a snapshot of her past.

In this photo, he could only see Cheng Hexi's dazzling excellence; he couldn't see anyone else.

What is Yan Zhen anyway?

You Yue gently turned her body around, making her face him.

Cheng Hexi heard him say, "You only like me."

Looking up, I saw a pair of bright and affectionate peach blossom eyes, with a lake-like depths within them.

She paused slightly, then nodded and smiled: "Yes, I only like you."

Although You Yue's aloof and proud demeanor was often criticized by outsiders, Cheng Hexi had to admit that it was very attractive to her from beginning to end.

You Yue got the answer and bent down to rub her nose against his.

Cheng Hexi gently lifted her foot and kissed his lips.

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Chi Yu'an's birthday party was held in the villa she had just moved into. She had moved out of the old house and decided to live alone in Beijing.

Cheng Hexi had already considered Chi Yu'an as her friend, so initially she and You Yue planned to deliver the gifts separately. However, she didn't know Chi Yu'an's preferences very well, and she didn't know what to give him for his birthday and housewarming. In the end, she decided to prepare the gifts together with You Yue.

The party was in the evening, and the two set off from home, with Youyue driving as usual.

Cheng Hexi was casually scrolling through her WeChat Moments in the passenger seat when she saw the nine-grid photo that Chi Yu'an had posted last night.

Milky Way, snow-capped mountains, aurora borealis, whale pods.

They are all very vibrant and beautiful photos.

"Where did Yu'an go?" she asked You Yue casually after giving a thumbs up.

"Huh?" You Yue, driving, didn't understand what she was talking about for a moment. "What?"

"She updated her status last night...it looks like winter in the Southern Hemisphere."

"It seems to be New Zealand, as Tingying Zeqing mentioned."

Youyue doesn't check her WeChat Moments much, so she didn't see this post.

Cheng Hexi remembered Chi Yu'an's identity as an astrophotographer, said "Oh," liked the post, and then opened the picture.

She asked curiously, "Have you ever been to New Zealand?"

You Yue said, "I went there when I was in college."

Every year of his life has been lived to the fullest, and during his university years he explored every possible avenue, enriching his life experiences every year.

When she flipped to the last picture, even though she knew that Yu Yue was allergic to seafood, she still told him, "The salmon there looks delicious."

“Then let’s go eat,” he said in a low voice, his hands on the steering wheel, almost without thinking, “Do you want to go?”

You Yue didn't even turn his head, still paying attention to the road conditions, and spoke in a very calm tone, but then suddenly uttered such a sentence.

Although Cheng Hexi was already familiar with his decisive personality, she was still briefly shocked at this moment.

As the G-Wagon turned into the villa area, You Yue slowed down, glanced at her, then turned the turn signal and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Didn't you say you wanted to take a vacation and go on your honeymoon with me? Does that not count?"

Most people go on their honeymoon after the wedding, so why is he different?

Cheng Hexi smiled, feeling a touch of tenderness in her heart.

She said, "It doesn't count if it doesn't."

Of course, she wanted to go on her honeymoon with You Yue, take many wedding photos, and travel to many places around the world with him.

She was just surprised.

A twelve-hour flight, from summer to winter.

He said it in a normal tone, simply because she casually remarked, "The salmon looks delicious."

Why did You Yue initially think she would never fall in love with him?

He really knows how to attract her.

For them, taking a trip on a whim is not so simple; they need to plan many things in advance.

But Cheng Hexi knew that since You Yue had said it, he would definitely do it.

It's mid-August now, and September is the transition period between late winter and early spring in New Zealand, after which the beautiful cherry blossom season will begin.

Cheng Hexi was actually very tempted.

You Yue drove the car into the courtyard, turned the steering wheel, stopped the car, and turned off the engine.

He unbuckled his seatbelt and said, "I have a friend who owns a winery in New Zealand. If you'd like to visit, I can take you there."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Hexi couldn't help but chuckle.

Since she was hospitalized for stomach problems, You Yue has often reminded her to drink less alcohol, or better yet, not at all, to protect her fragile stomach. It's quite novel that he's now trying to tempt her with the idea of ​​a winery.

When we get there, he'll definitely stop her from drinking.

Although You Yue's words revealed his desire to travel with her, Cheng Hexi knew that he would still prioritize her above all else.

If she wants to go, he will plan his work accordingly; if she doesn't want to go, then she won't go.

Even if it's a honeymoon, it's not mandatory for her to stay with Youyue if she doesn't want to.

Cheng Hexi said firmly, "I want to go."

"Let's arrange our work in China first, and then we'll go on vacation when things are less hectic in October."

She hasn't taken a vacation in a really long time.

Xilin often charters planes to travel abroad for team building activities in many departments, but she has never been on one.

Fly to the other side of the world with your loved one, experience the opposite seasons to those back home, and temporarily leave everything behind.

This is what Peach Blossom Spring is like.

The sun gradually sank in the rearview mirror, its light shimmering like gold.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone into the car.

You Yue leaned back in the leather seat, tilted his head, and smiled at her.

Feeling content, I said aloud, "Taking a vacation sounds a bit ordinary. How about we use a different word?"

Cheng Hexi inwardly complained about how childish he had become, but she went along with him verbally, smiled, and changed her words, saying, "Please, Mr. You, take half a month out of your busy schedule so we can go to New Zealand for our honeymoon."

Is this okay?

You Yue stared at her for a moment, and a few seconds later, he leaned over, unbuckled Cheng Hexi's seatbelt, lifted her chin with his hand, and kissed her.

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Author's Note: This guy has someone who loves him, so he's become arrogant again.

This person is stuck on deadlines when going south to Suzhou and Hangzhou for school, and they're stuck on deadlines now that they're working. Even when they're writing, they're still stuck on deadlines. They're hopeless.

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