No woman can avoid aging after childbirth. The reason why celebrities can maintain their appearance and demeanor is because someone shares the burden of raising children, and they also spend a lot of money on their faces every month, as well as various sports, fitness, and skincare.

During the two years I raised my child on my own, although I asked others to help during the most difficult times, I still had to worry more on my own.

I remained silent for a while, then muttered, "Don't you think I'm old and ugly?"

Su Shenglin laughed, his tone suddenly light and playful: "You complain, but who told you to be my son's mother?"

I glared at them. "What do you mean? You're still saying you don't pity me?"

He laughed again, but his attitude was much more indulgent. "Just kidding. I don't mind you. I'd love for you to grow old and faded so that no one would want you anymore, and then I could take you back."

"..." I was speechless; I couldn't understand this person's thought process.

"Wanwan, do you need me to put on a grand proposal ceremony so that everyone can see my sincerity towards you before you'll believe that I truly want to spend the rest of my life with you?"

"No!" I quickly said, "That's not what I meant. I just feel like all of this happened so suddenly. I came back because my grandmother wasn't feeling well, and I just wanted to be with her and see her off peacefully. I never expected to be confronted by you as soon as I got back to the country..."

I was a bit flustered, and I started to reorganize my words halfway through, "I didn't expect that you would find me as soon as I came back, that you would discover the child, and now you suddenly want to marry me."

Su Shenglin said, "As I just said, there's no need for a big celebration, we can just get our marriage certificate."

I looked at him, my mind in turmoil.

Whether it's getting a marriage certificate or holding a wedding, getting married is a very serious matter.

“If you don’t agree, I will ask you once, twice, or three times a day until you agree.”

I stared at him blankly, and in his deep, dark eyes I saw his unwavering devotion and longing for me.

What have I done to deserve such a perfect and outstanding man who has remained devoted to me for so many years?

To outsiders, I must be a complete drama queen, someone who'd get a lot of hate.

I remained silent for the rest of the journey.

When the car arrived downstairs, and I was about to go down with the child in my arms, he grabbed my arm again: "Wanwan, are you sure you don't want to?"

My mind was becoming increasingly conflicted. Perhaps the alcohol was numbing my brain a bit. I hesitated for a moment before asking, "Is it just a matter of getting the marriage certificate?"

"yes."

I thought to myself, if we just get the marriage certificate but don't hold a wedding, it will be easier to back out later, since not many people will know anyway.

"If that's all there is to it, that's fine... but I hope you keep your word and don't think about holding a wedding later and announcing it to the world."

Su Shenglin stared at me, a smile playing on his lips, seeing right through me again: "Are you thinking of divorcing me at any time?"

I was going all in: "Just tell me if you agree or not."

He nodded repeatedly, seemingly having made up his mind, "Okay, whatever you say, we'll just get the marriage certificate, no wedding."

With a do-or-die attitude, I gritted my teeth and finally agreed: "If that's the case, then let's get married!"

Su Shenglin's face lit up with joy. He suddenly stepped forward, grabbed my chin with one hand, and leaned in to kiss me.

I was startled, and remembering there was a driver in front, I quickly pushed him, "Su Shenglin, don't do anything rash, or I'll question your motives for rushing into marriage..."