Chapter 21
Zhong Wan had just returned to the manor when she saw the message from Que Lu.
He was stunned for a moment, then opened the app with great joy and listened carefully, his heart pounding like crazy.
The recording isn't very clear, probably because it was Elm Green's first time recording applause, so she wasn't very skilled.
But it was very regular; the impact sounds kept ringing out, very rhythmic, and particularly inspiring.
Indeed, people with love in their hearts do things differently.
Zhong Wan smiled broadly, and for some reason, her anxious heart finally settled down.
Everything last night was perfect. He and the housekeeper stayed up all day, personally handling everything from clothing and styling to the types of flowers, from venue setup to music selection and tableware.
He learned the meanings of roses and sunflowers, understood the difference between violin and piano music in courtship, and even knew to drink some water to relieve nervousness and to replace stuttering with a smile.
But nothing unexpected happened.
Tan Quelu sat down at the other end of the dining table under his guidance.
Flowers and the sunset complement each other beautifully. The young man, with his pure and innocent eyes, tilted his head slightly with ease and asked with a smile, "Zhong Wan, are you going to confess to me?"
Zhong Wan was taken aback.
The butler and servants, who were secretly preparing a surprise, were also taken aback.
Zhong Wan saw Tan Quelu smile as she took a sip of water, and then said, "Then I agree."
"......"
Take photos, make an official announcement, and send them back to their dorm.
Everything happened like the most beautiful dream, incredibly fast and smoothly. Tan Quelu didn't even eat a meal before becoming his boyfriend.
When Zhong Wan returned to the manor alone, the butler was wiping away tears of relief, feeling that his young master had finally grown up.
Then Zhong Wan suddenly asked, "...Is Que Lu sincere?"
The butler was taken aback, coughed, and mustered his courage to say, "Young Master, with your personality, how could you agree to be with me if you weren't sincere?"
The butler had watched Zhong Wan grow up and knew his personality all too well. Unpredictable, easily angered and cold-hearted, and prone to temper tantrums—who could tolerate him without his looks and family background?
Yeah.
But why did he feel... a hint of impatience flashed in Peacock Green's eyes?
It's like a player who's too lazy to go through the NPC dialogue in a game.
Those beautiful eyes held laughter, innocence, and surprise, but no hint of love.
fine.
Fortunately, it was all his imagination.
Que Lu really cared about him and genuinely liked him. He even specially recorded applause for him. Zhong Wan knew that yesterday's reaction must have been a misperception caused by being too nervous.
Elk Green is a good boy, why would she deliberately play with his confession?
He loves him too much to even think about it.
Inside the Zhong family manor, the butler is directing the servants to connect the long watering hose.
Zhong Wan forbade them to remove the flowers that Young Master Tan had photographed yesterday, and instructed them to take good care of them, prune and maintain them every day, and not allow the flowers to wither too early.
As the butler walked through a corridor and turned to get a water hose, he suddenly saw his young master.
The boy, with short platinum blonde hair, squatted by the flower wall, wearing two Bluetooth earphones, listening intently to something with his eyes down, his fingertips tapping out a rhythm.
Sunlight fell on his usually arrogant and handsome face, and his expression was no longer cold and fierce, but rather like that of a happy dog, overflowing with a smile as if being petted by its owner.
"Love is truly amazing," the butler thought, shaking his head.
This is the first time the young master has smiled like this since he was brought back to the Zhong family many years ago.
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The capital city, Avalon.
In the bright and spacious conference room, two rows of staff members dressed in formal attire stood up one after another.
As the meeting, symbolizing deep cooperation, came to a close, the head of Capital University extended his hand and said with a smile, "President Wei is so generous, offering such generous concessions. We are truly flattered."
Wei Guan stood up, shook hands briefly, and said succinctly, "It's just a win-win situation."
Eden Group has always been known for its ruthless style, as decisive and uncompromising as its leader. If it weren't for Wei Guan's desire to have the university postpone this year's asset ranking system, how could they have been so accommodating?
In today's world where financial giants dominate, advancement for ordinary people is practically a pipe dream. As one of the few prestigious universities that doesn't discriminate based on background, Capital University itself is also navigating the complexities of its board of trustees.
Starting this year, the board of directors will fully implement an asset-based system, using background as the absolute reference to assign new students to work in the student union.
Although it was just a small student council, St. Weston started as a student council a long time ago, and in just two years it completely turned into a paradise for rich young masters.
This is something that most people within the school administration don't want to see.
With the powerful involvement of Eden Group, a top conglomerate, there will likely be new solutions to all these problems.
Eden already had numerous businesses in Avalon and had collaborated with the capital university on several occasions. In recent years, under Wei Guan's leadership, his momentum has grown rapidly, with his reach extending globally and his influence becoming truly formidable.
I wonder who President Wei is advocating for fair admissions this time, given how easy he's been to talk to him?
The school official smiled without saying anything, and simply nodded, saying, "That's right, win-win cooperation, win-win cooperation."
The staff from both sides left amicably, and Wei Guan was surrounded by a crowd of people who respectfully escorted him to the door.
The doors of the black Cullinan closed.
The man turned his head to the side, his young eyebrows and eyes half-lowered in the silence, cold and handsome.
Unlike Vis, which has cold winters and hot summers, Avalon is located near the tropics and has a consistently hot and humid climate. The buildings along the streets have an island feel, and sunlight streams through the car windows, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
The driver glanced at the rearview mirror and saw that his boss, unusually, had not continued working but instead closed his eyes for a nap. He immediately and considerately raised the partition and adjusted the humidity and temperature inside the car.
She hesitated for two seconds, feeling guilty, but still opened her boss's frequently used Weibo account.
The screen lit up, illuminating the dimly lit carriage.
Then, the familiar Green-backed Tit update from this morning popped up.
The man opened his eyes.
User tqlhpl: [I'm so useless.]
User tqlhpl: [I'm with him now... You'll notice me, right?]
I'd be willing to date anyone for you.
Wei Guan stared intently at the word "love".
Suddenly, she raised an eyebrow very slightly.
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