The two followed Xu Jiacheng all the way to his residence and watched him walk into an alley.
Someone was talking to him next to him, but Qin Anning couldn't understand the Haishi dialect, and Lu Cheng only understood a sentence or two.
"Something like he's back."
I saw Xu Jiacheng entered one of the rooms and didn't come out for a long time. It must be his residence.
There are too many people now and it is impossible to take action. They can just wait until night to come and kidnap people. There is no need to stay here all the time.
Dinner was taken at the Haishi Hotel booked by Lu Cheng. The seats there were all high-backed booths, which provided some privacy.
The two of them ordered fried eel shreds, crystal shrimp, braised catfish, and pickled pork with preserved vegetables, all of which tasted pretty good.
They were almost done eating, and Lu Cheng asked Qin An Ning to close her eyes mysteriously.
It was obvious that he had something to give her, but he still did this. However, Qin Anning still cooperated and closed her eyes.
Qin Anning felt his hand sink, and when he opened his eyes he saw an exquisite Rolex box.
She knew what the gift was without even opening it. Even though she already had a watch, she still acted like she liked it very much.
No one said it was a waste to buy another watch when you already have one.
A gift from your boyfriend is a thoughtful gesture. Whether you like it or not, don't discourage him.
Put yourself in their shoes. If you give someone a gift and they say you are wasteful or something, would you still be willing to give it to them?
Qin An Ning opened the box and found a small ladies' watch inside.
The overall gold-plated dial is paired with a dark brown cowhide wristband, which is beautiful and fashionable.
Qin Anning really likes it!
Seeing the joy in her eyes and the unconscious upturned corners of her lips, Lu Cheng also became happy.
"Shall I put it on you?"
Qin Anning obediently stretched out his hand.
"This watch really suits you." Lu Cheng grabbed Qin Anning's hand and his eyes fell on her fair wrist. He didn't know whether he was looking at the watch or at her.
"Is this a wedding gift? You only bought it for me and didn't buy one for yourself?"
Seeing this watch, Qin Anning thought of a sentence, "Let time prove how much I love you."
I wonder if this is also the reason why Lu Cheng gave him the watch?
"I bought it." Lu Cheng took out another box of the same model from under the table and said proudly, "These are matching watches."
"Then I'll help you put it on too?"
Lu Cheng extended his hand without hesitation.
The two hands were placed together like that, and they looked at the watches on their wrists and smiled foolishly.
Because Qin Anning wanted to see what the Bund looked like now, the two of them didn't stay in the restaurant for long and left after eating.
There are fewer cars and people on the Bund now. There are some lights on the buildings nearby, but they are not as bright as the neon lights of later generations. It is as bright as day at night.
The two of them strolled along the river for a while. The evening breeze was a little chilly.
"Are you cold?"
There were not many people around at this time, so Lu Cheng boldly took Qin An Ning's hand.
Qin Anning shook his head, "Not cold."
Lu Cheng didn't let go, but just held Qin An Ning's small hand in his palm.
“In fact, there are still quite a lot of people here during the day. Maybe it’s because there are not as many people at night as there are attractive night scenes in modern times.”
Qin An Ning chuckled when she heard this, "It's cold at night now, and it's hard to see clearly from a distance. Maybe I'm the only one who chose to come here at night."
Lu Cheng smiled and said nothing. It wasn't really that serious. He was also willing to come over at night.
After taking a few quick glances, Lu Cheng swallowed nervously.
I had prepared everything a long time ago, but I don't know why I felt nervous at this moment.
Qin Anning felt that something was wrong with Lu Cheng, so she raised her hand and touched his forehead, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
At this time, the two of them happened to walk under a street lamp. Qin An Ning looked at Lu Cheng's face in the light. It was rosy and shiny, and he did not look unwell.
"So what happened to you?"
My palms were covered in cold sweat, I kept swallowing, and my breathing rate was irregular.
Lu Cheng pulled Qin An Ning to stop and they stood face to face.
He took a deep breath and suddenly knelt on one knee with a bouquet of not-so-pretty paper roses in his hand.
"Ningning, I have been deeply attracted to you since the day I saw you when you went to the countryside.
There is a voice in my heart telling me that you are the one I am looking for and the love of my life.
Ningning, thank you for giving me the chance to stay by your side. No matter now or in the future, I will listen to you. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west.
I hope we can share every little bit of life together, watch the sunrise and sunset together, and grow old together.
From your youth to your old age, I will always be with you, love you, and let you be the treasure in my hands.
Ningning, I love you, will you marry me?
Qin Anning was so moved that she burst into tears. In this special era, expressing love is a luxury. She didn't expect that Lu Cheng would prepare a proposal for her.
Reaching out to take the paper rose, she nodded and choked out, "I do."
Like a magic trick, another ring appeared in Lu Cheng's hand.
"I made this myself after learning from an old craftsman. My skills are not very good, so I can only make a plain circle like this. Don't be disgusted. I will buy you a better one later."
"The thought is what matters most. Nothing can compare to that."
Qin Anning stretched out her hand, and Lu Cheng put the ring on her finger before standing up.
She immediately threw herself into his arms and burst into tears.
Qin An Ning never thought of herself as a sentimental person, but such a simple proposal, without an elaborately arranged scene, flowers, diamond rings, or relatives or friends, moved her deeply.
Lu Cheng hugged her and coaxed her gently, "Okay, okay, you won't be pretty if you cry anymore."
Although he really enjoyed holding her in his arms, they were still outside after all, and he couldn't bear to see her cry.
Qin Anning was so embarrassed that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She sniffed and patted Lu Cheng's shoulder. "Shouldn't the rings be a pair? Where's yours?"
Lu Cheng took out his own ring from his pocket. It was the same plain ring, but of a different size.
Qin An Ning put it on him, and the two of them held hands tightly.
By the Huangpu River, the warm yellow light interweaves the shadows of the two people, as if silently telling of their deep affection for each other.
Afraid that someone would see them, Qin An Ning put the flowers back into the space. She decided to make a glass cover to preserve the flowers forever.
As for the ring, it cannot be worn now. It has to wait a few years and it has to be kept for the time being.
The two took off the rings and put them in the box, carefully storing them in the space.
After being moved, Qin Anning's mind began to work normally again. "Let's go back first. There won't be any cars if it's too late." He still had to do some serious work in the evening.
They took a car to Xu Jiacheng's residence, walked over to confirm that he was at home, and then they entered the space and waited in a hidden corner.
We didn't start our action until late at night and everyone was asleep.
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