Chapter 119 Divorced yesterday, married today?
"No, I meant to say..."
"I'll marry him!"
Feng Yu was stunned when he heard Yan Songyu's marriage proposal. Before he could even process what was happening, he heard a "no." Afraid that Yan Songyu would change her mind, he agreed before she could finish speaking.
Yan Songyu paused for a second, then smiled and said, "I meant to ask if you would marry me?"
"I do!" Feng Yu hugged Yan Songyu tightly, as if he wanted to melt her into his bones. "I do, I do! Whether it's marrying or being married, I'm willing."
Yan Songyu hugged Feng Yu back, saying, "You're so excited."
"How could I not be excited at this dream-come-true moment?"
"You agreed too quickly, without even looking at the contents of the box, and before I could even finish speaking."
Feng Yu took the box. "Tell me, I'm listening. I'll listen to anything you say, as long as you don't go back on your word."
However, what he saw when he opened it was a pair of rings and two divorce certificates. Feng Yu looked at Yan Songyu in shock, "Songyu?"
"It's true, Jiang Chengli and I are divorced."
Feng Yu's breath hitched. "So you're not going to take revenge?"
He knew the whole story, knew Yan Songyu's pain, and understood her hatred, so he was willing to stay by her side.
"So, he didn't know about the divorce certificate; the divorce agreement was mixed in with the contract and he was made to sign it."
Feng Yu grasped Yan Songyu's hand, "You don't need to risk doing such a thing, I will always wait for you."
“I know you will wait for me, but I don’t want you to suffer any longer. Although we can’t go public yet, at least I can give you a de facto title.”
"I'm not wronged. I'm the one who made you bear risks that shouldn't have happened. I'm sorry."
“There’s no risk. It’s just a divorce certificate. He signed it himself. He can’t go back on his word.” Yan Songyu poked his taut lips upward and said, “Actually, it’s not entirely for you. I’m also worried that he’ll refuse to get a divorce after the truth comes out, so I’m taking the initiative.”
Feng Yu's gaze fell on the rose wall. Due to their status and circumstances, they didn't have many photos left behind; this was all they had.
Yan Songyu wrapped her arms around Feng Yu's waist and said, "In the future, we'll slowly fill this wall in."
Why weren't blue irises used?
"Rose is beautiful too, and it's even more suitable to express my feelings."
Feng Yu's heart was filled with tenderness and love. He took out the pair of rings and said, "I am very happy, but there are some things I should do."
Feng Yu knelt on one knee, looking sincerely at Yan Songyu, "Songyu, will you marry me?"
Yan Songyu smiled and extended her hand, "I do."
When Feng Yu put the ring on Yan Songyu's finger, a tear welled up in his eye; he wept with joy.
Yan Songyu tiptoed and kissed away his tears, then smiled and said, "So touched?"
"Um."
"Would you like to go see our home?"
"I couldn't have gotten it."
The very next day, Feng Yu couldn't wait to drag Yan Songyu to get their marriage certificate. The registration staff looked at the divorce certificate that Yan Songyu handed over and glanced at her in surprise. Divorced yesterday, married today?
"Is there a problem?" Feng Yu asked.
The staff member quickly lowered their head. "No."
After leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Feng Yu had two marriage certificates in his hands. Looking at the red certificates, he felt a sense of euphoria, as if he were in a dream.
He pulled Yan Songyu into the car and took out two understated yet luxurious velvet boxes from the back seat. "Although we're not having a wedding now, we still need wedding rings. This is a ring I bought last year. If you don't like it, I'll buy you a new one."
"Are they the wedding rings of the British couple, the Averys?"
Yan Songyu recognized the rings at a glance. The famous British businessmen, Mr. and Mrs. Avery, were a loving couple who supported each other throughout their lives, overcoming all difficulties. From having nothing to eventually creating the famous Avery family, they never had any conflicts. They passed away at the age of 100, lying in front of the fireplace, their hands still tightly clasped together after death.
Mr. Avery's wealth was accumulated in Africa. He ventured into Africa alone, nearly dying several times, and eventually brought back a bag of diamonds. He used the bag of diamonds to start his business, but kept the largest pink diamond to make a wedding ring for his wife who had always been by his side. Even when his business suffered setbacks and his wife wanted to sell the ring to help him, he did not agree.
He left behind a sentence that made every girl's heart flutter: "You married me when I had nothing, and now I want to give you everything I have."
"Weren't those rings bought by a wealthy French businessman?"
Feng Yu nodded and smiled, "I bought them. Last year, during a collaboration with France, the collector who owned these rings sold them to me after hearing our story. He said that these rings were just for his collection, but with me, they will witness a couple in love and will have even more meaning."
Yan Songyu stretched out her right hand in front of him, "I like it very much!"
"And this too!"
After Feng Yu put the ring on her finger, he opened the larger box below, where a sapphire necklace lay quietly. "This is a wedding gift."
"So beautiful!"
Now that he had a legitimate status, Feng Yu visited Yan Binghua even more frequently. Yan Binghua always approved of their relationship and even helped them cover for each other.
So Yan Songyu had a formal talk with Feifei, saying, "I'm sorry I made this decision without your consent."
Feifei remained calm and said sincerely, "Mom, this is your business. As long as you are happy, I have no objection. Besides, Uncle Feng has always been very good to me."
Yan Songyu hugged Feifei and choked up, saying, "Thank you, Feifei, my daughter."
She has been trying to make up for Feifei's shortcomings, but in both her past and present lives, she has not been a good mother. In her past life, she lost Feifei, causing her to die of depression, and in this life, she has also failed to provide her with a healthy environment to grow up in.
When Jiang Chengli approached Feng Yu, he had just finished a meeting.
"Mr. Feng, Pearl's situation is indeed her fault, but she just loves you too much. The young girl is stubborn and won't turn back until she hits a wall. She's a bit extreme, but could you please forgive her? She made a mistake, but it's not worth ruining her life. As long as you're willing to release Pearl, I'll immediately send her back to Liangcheng and never let her appear in front of you again."
He wasn't genuinely pleading for her; Jiang Zhenzhu was just a useless pawn to him, but he still had to put on an act.
"Impossible. Her age and immaturity have nothing to do with me. I have no reason to forgive someone who hurt me and tried to rape me."
Jiang Chengli pretended to plead for a while longer, but ended up being impatiently kicked out of the company by Feng Yu.
On the day Jiang Zhenzhu was sentenced, Jiang Chengli sat dejectedly in the audience, seemingly unable to face her, keeping his head down the whole time. In the end, Jiang Zhenzhu was sentenced to 13 years in prison. It was only when she was taken away that she saw the injured corner of Jiang Chengli's mouth.
"He really is a born actor. If he hadn't acted so convincingly, Jiang Zhenzhu wouldn't have taken all the blame by herself," Yan Songyu complained to Feng Yu.
“It’s alright. The more innocent he pretends to be now, the more severe the backlash will be later. No matter how much water Jiang Zhenzhu has in her brain, 13 years in prison will be enough for her to pour it out.”
After Jiang Zhenzhu was imprisoned, Jiang Chengli frequently visited her in prison. Nine times he visited Jiang Zhenzhu, and once... he visited Zhou Yue.
Time flies, and four years have passed in the blink of an eye. Although Zhou Mu was tired during these four years, she felt fulfilled and devoted all her energy to her studies.
Although the scholarships and grants she receives each year are enough for her to live on and go to school, she still keeps participating in various competitions, accumulating a considerable amount of savings so that she doesn't have to worry about high school and college.
Such a comfortable life left Zhou Mu speechless with surprise when he saw Zhou Yue at home, and the smile on his face vanished instantly.
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