Pei Zhi only found out about this that evening.
The two ate dinner at home. Jiang Cheng cooked, and Pei Xi ate until she was full. Then Jiang Cheng cleared the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them.
Pei Xi was holding his phone, lounging on the sofa, idly flipping through photos when he suddenly stopped looking at something.
It was a photo with slightly poor resolution.
The afternoon sun shone brightly. A boy in a white shirt, head bowed, hair falling across his forehead, had a book on his lap and was reading intently.
He has a straight nose, a smooth jawline, and an incredibly handsome profile.
Beside it was a painting, watercolors swirling on cardboard, depicting a boy with his head bowed, holding a book.
Pei Xi stared at the screen, almost helpless, her knuckles gripping her phone tightly.
She almost forgot that she had taken a similar photo many years ago.
They used to set up a stall together at the night market, selling knitted dolls. While Jiang Cheng was engrossed in reading, she drew a picture for him.
Then she looked up, saw this scene, and inexplicably took this photo.
Pei Xi subconsciously looked up and, through the transparent sliding door of the kitchen, saw Jiang Cheng's back as he bent over washing the dishes.
Years have passed, and Jiang Cheng's shoulders seem to have become broader. The boy who used to read books at the stall has grown into a mature man.
A thought struck her, and she looked away, tapping the screen with her fingertip to edit a post.
[I've been busy with my graduation thesis lately and haven't had time to draw. I stumbled upon a drawing I did years ago and wanted to share it with you all.]
After checking for typos, she clicked send.
Soon, as expected, comments flooded in like a tidal wave.
The gossip spirit in the comments section is burning fiercely.
"Big Brother, who is this?"
"So handsome!!! You can tell he's handsome just by looking at his profile!!"
"I can smell the couple showing off their love!"
"Could it be what we're thinking?!"
Pei Xi scrolled through the comments for a while, picked one, and typed a reply directly.
Is he DaDa's boyfriend?
[Well, to be precise, he's my future husband. [Laughs while covering mouth]]
The reply caused a huge stir, with congratulations and well wishes flooding the screen like snowflakes.
Pei Zhi called just two minutes after that reply was sent.
Pei Xi answered the phone, and before she could even say hello, Pei Zhi's voice came directly through the receiver: "Pei Xiaoxi, what does that reply mean?!"
He hesitated for a moment, then raised his voice: "Don't tell me it means what I think it does?!"
Pei Xi silently curled the corners of her lips, then hummed in agreement, "Brother, Jiang Cheng proposed to me."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.
After a long silence, Pei Zhi asked in a very soft voice, "You agreed?"
Pei Xi: "Mm."
Pei Zhi was silent for a few more seconds, then lowered his voice even further, almost gently: "Are you really ready, Pei Xi?"
Pei Xi smiled, gripped her phone tightly, and said earnestly, "I'm really ready, brother."
Pei Zhi's breathing came through the receiver, and after a while, Pei Xi heard him hum in response.
Then his voice brightened again, with a hint of amusement, and he asked her, "Are you happy, Pei Xiaoxi?"
Pei Xi nodded, "Yes, I'm happy."
Pei Zhi's soft laughter came through the receiver.
He said, "If you're happy, I'm happy. I'll support whatever you want to do."
"By the way, have Jiang Cheng pick out a handsome suit for me. I'll be your best man then."
Pei Xi chuckled. "Okay."
The siblings chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Pei Xi looked up and saw that Jiang Cheng had already finished washing the dishes and was holding his phone, staring intently at her.
Seeing his expression, Pei Xi stood up from the sofa, walked to his side, and hugged him. "You saw it?"
Jiang Cheng nodded and chuckled, "Why did you take my picture back then?"
Pei Xi grunted and thought for a moment before saying, "I just think you're... handsome."
Jiang Cheng chuckled softly, the sound deep and pleasant, indicating that he was in a good mood.
"Just because he's handsome?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
Pei Xi coughed lightly, "Otherwise what?"
Jiang Cheng cupped her face in his hands, "Isn't it because you like me?"
Pei Xi was startled.
Upon closer reflection, it's clear that the heart reacts before the brain the instant the shutter is pressed.
Her face flushed slightly, and she poked his chest with her finger, "How can you be so narcissistic?"
“I can’t help but be narcissistic,” Jiang Cheng said. “After all, the baby has even given me a title.”
"What title..." Pei Xi glared at him reproachfully.
Jiang Cheng just smiled and didn't answer.
He cupped the back of her head with his large hand, gently stroking it, his voice low and seductive: "Baby, you've given me a title, so I have to reciprocate in kind."
"What do you mean?" Pei Xi was taken aback.
Jiang Cheng lowered his head and kissed her lips, then suddenly, he picked her up and carried her horizontally.
He strode towards the bedroom, looking down at her with a smile, and said, "Baby will find out soon enough."
"Don't worry, the baby will definitely like it."
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