Chapter 431 Arranged Marriage from Childhood
As soon as Nan Wan got off the bus, she was stunned by the scene before her.
She stood on the soft lawn, the air filled with the rich fragrance of roses.
Before me lay a vast garden.
At the end of the garden stands a familiar little building.
It's exactly the same as the one that was previously engulfed in flames.
No.
It is even more beautiful.
That was her dream home, drawn on blueprints and hidden in her heart.
He actually covered it up again.
There's even a row of adorable sheep sculptures on the lawn, and next to it is a small children's playground with swings and slides that gleam gently in the sunset.
Nan Wan's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Lu Qinglin wrapped his arms around her from behind, gently resting his chin on her shoulder.
His fresh and pleasant scent enveloped her.
Do you like it?
His voice was deep and magnetic, close to her ear, sending a shiver down her spine.
Nan Wan couldn't speak, she could only nod frantically.
Tears, however, involuntarily streamed down my face.
When did you build it?
Lu Qinglin said earnestly, "The building that burned down was built eight years ago; it was intended as an engagement gift for you."
"This building in front of us was built after we returned from Hurricane Island."
He spoke casually, but his tone conveyed a firm strength.
To the ears of Nanwan, however, it was the most touching love poem.
"What makes you think I will definitely forgive you?" Nan Wan asked, somewhat surprised.
“That night, I went to the club to find you, and we fell in love in one night. I knew then that I had a place in your heart.” Lu Qinglin looked at her affectionately. “Anyway, I will bring you back to Rongcheng no matter what.”
"You scoundrel." Nan Wan slapped him on the shoulder.
He chuckled softly and gently wiped away her tears with his fingertips.
"Come on, let's go inside and see our home."
He led her step by step toward the small building.
The moment the door opened, Nanwan was once again amazed.
The interior decoration was even more perfect than she had imagined, with every detail perfectly matching her aesthetic preferences.
Warm, bright, and full of life.
This is no longer a simple copy, but an upgraded version filled with love and longing.
She couldn't hold back any longer, turned around and threw herself into his arms, burying her face in his strong chest, feeling his powerful heartbeat.
"Lu Qinglin, you fouled."
Her voice was muffled, with a heavy nasal tone.
"Um?"
How can you be so kind?
He didn't say anything, but tightened his arms and held her even closer.
A moment later, he loosened his grip slightly, lowered his head, and kissed her lips precisely.
This kiss, like him, carried an undeniable force, yet was also filled with the preciousness of something lost and then regained.
In his tossing and grinding, he seemed to want to devour all her breath.
Nan Wan's legs went weak from his kisses, and she could only cling to his broad shoulders.
In a dizzying moment, she felt herself being lifted up around the waist.
Lu Qinglin carried her, took long strides, and went straight up to the second floor.
He gently placed her on the soft bed in the master bedroom, and his tall body then covered her.
"I can't go to the Civil Affairs Bureau today."
"Okay, I'm not going."
...
Night was falling.
When Nanwan woke up, the seat next to her was empty.
She moved slightly, her waist a little sore, yet she felt a sense of fulfillment.
She sat up lazily, casually put on his white shirt, and walked barefoot to the huge French windows.
He pulled back the curtains.
The sight outside the window stunned her instantly.
The once familiar garden has been transformed, transformed into a beautifully decorated space.
The lawn was carpeted with white, flanked by elegant Roman columns, and entwined with fresh roses and vines. Pink curtains swayed gently in the night breeze.
In the center of the garden stood a long dining table covered with an exquisite tablecloth, laden with tempting delicacies and crystal-clear wine glasses, like a grand ball about to begin.
This hillside villa boasts an excellent view, directly overlooking the iconic skyscraper of the Tiannan Group below.
At this moment, countless drones are flashing lights in the night sky above the building, forming a huge line of words.
"Nan Wan, marry me."
Nan Wan's heart started pounding wildly.
She instinctively covered her mouth.
The text in the air kept changing until it finally settled into a dazzling diamond ring design, shining in the night.
What an amazing move! That's incredible!
Without thinking twice, she quickly turned around, rushed back to the dressing room, changed her clothes, and ran downstairs.
She paused again as she ran out of the garden.
The garden was brightly lit, and all my friends were there.
Fu Beichen and Gu Xingnian, Huo Shenyuan and Qingning, as well as Aunt and Grandpa Chen, and even Lu Qinglin's long-lost little cousin Shen Li, all returned with Yang Yi.
They all wore smiles of blessing, raised their glasses, and looked at her intently.
Lu Qinglin stood in the center of the crowd.
He changed into a well-tailored white suit, which made him appear even taller and more slender. He held a large bouquet of vibrant red roses and was smiling at her.
step.
Another step.
He walked through the crowd toward her.
The man presented her with the bouquet of red roses that almost covered his face, and then slowly knelt down on one knee in front of her.
He held a dark blue velvet box in his hand, which he gently opened to reveal a huge, dazzling diamond ring.
"Wanwan."
Lu Qinglin looked up at her, his eyes filled with deep affection and nervousness.
"Eight years ago, I was an idiot. Because of a ridiculous misunderstanding, I abandoned you and let you suffer so much pain and injustice alone. This is the worst thing I have ever done in my life. I have been punishing myself with eight years of regret and I think about you every single day."
His voice was slightly hoarse, filled with the pain of repentance.
"Fortunately, God had mercy and allowed us to reunite. To be able to hold you in my arms again is the greatest wish of my life. When we went through life and death together, I truly understood that my life may be short, but my world must have you."
"Wanwan, I don't want to miss you again, not even for a second."
"In this life, in the next life, and in all lifetimes, all I want is to be with you."
"Will you marry me?"
Nan Wan's eyes instantly reddened, glistening with tears. She bit her lip, but remained silent for a long time.
Lu Qinglin's heart leaped into his throat; he was getting anxious. "Wanwan?"
Just then, Shen Li suddenly shouted.
"Sister Nan, if you don't want to get married, you don't have to! Let him pursue you for a couple more years, he can afford to wait!"
His words made everyone laugh.
Lu Qinglin turned around, and a knife-wielding man glared at him fiercely.
Startled, Shen Li quickly shrank behind Yang Yi's tall figure, patting his back, "Stop, stop, someone's trying to kill me!"
The crowd started to jeer.
Qingning chimed in, "That's right, give them more tests!"
Gu Xingnian also smiled and said, "Our Sister Nan can't agree so easily."
Lu Qinglin was really anxious; sweat beaded on his forehead as he nervously looked at Nan Wan.
Seeing his anxious expression, Nan Wan finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
She cleared her throat and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, softly said something.
"I do."
She stretched out her fair and slender hand.
Lu Qinglin's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly picked up the ring and carefully put it on her finger.
Nan Wan smiled and helped him up from the ground. The next second, he pulled her into a tight embrace and gave her a passionate kiss.
Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the surrounding area instantly.
Everyone sat down at the long table for a meal, and the atmosphere was lively.
Lu Qinglin solemnly raised his wine glass, stood up, and glanced at Fu Beichen and Huo Shenyuan.
"Bei Chen, Shen Yuan."
"This time, I was able to overcome the difficulties and be reunited with Wanwan, all thanks to you."
He paused, then looked at Qingning.
"I also want to thank Qingning for saving my life. You are my benefactors for life."
I salute you.
After saying that, he downed the glass of red wine in one gulp.
Fu Beichen raised his glass in return, "We're all brothers, there's no need to be so formal."
Qingning smiled and said, "I wish you and Sister Nan a happy marriage and a long and happy life together."
The group clinked glasses together.
Huo Shenyuan put down his wine glass, a wicked smile playing on his lips. "This glass of wine you've poured isn't very sincere. According to the rules, a life-saving favor should be repaid with marriage."
Everyone was stunned for a moment.
Lu Qinglin immediately laughed, "Alright, then let Wanwan and Qingning's unborn child be betrothed before they even grow up."
He got more and more excited as he talked.
"If it's a boy and a girl, we'll marry. If they're both girls, then my daughter will be married to that boy from the Fu family. If they're both boys, then I'll keep having children until I can marry into your Huo family!"
Nan Wan was the first to object, and she reached out and pinched his waist.
"That's easy for you to say. You don't have to give birth!"
Lu Qinglin smiled, grabbed her hand, and kissed the back of it. "Wife, let's have two children. We can't be so unlucky as to have the same children as the Huo family, can we?"
Nan Wan raised an eyebrow, "What if they really are the same?"
“Then let Young Master Huo try his best to have Qingning give birth to a different child to match ours.” Lu Qinglin passed the buck back to the Huo family. “The Huo family is large and powerful, they definitely want more than one child.”
Huo Shenyuan smiled, "Alright, it's settled then."
Fu Beichen objected, "Why? Why should my Fu family's son be a backup? The first child must be assigned to my Fu family first."
Huo Shenyuan refused to back down, "That won't do. An arranged marriage must come first from the Huo family."
Fu Beichen was unconvinced and immediately put on his big boss attitude.
"Your Qingning calls me brother-in-law, so you have to call me brother-in-law too. Don't you understand the concept of respecting elders?"
"Wife, speak up." Fu Beichen looked at Gu Xingnian, even rolling up his sleeves, not giving an inch.
"Well, this is Sister Nan's first child, our family is very important, and there's no room for argument," Gu Xingnian said seriously.
This man is really domineering; his son isn't even a year old yet, and he's already trying to steal his wife.
Seeing this, Qingning quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Let's do as my brother-in-law said. If Sister Nan gives birth to a daughter, she should be married into the Fu family first."
Then she leaned close to Huo Shenyuan's ear and whispered, "Don't worry, the Fu family can't take him away; he's our son-in-law."
Huo Shenyuan was amused by her and pinched her cheek. "Then he'd be furious."
The "bride-snatching" battle here has temporarily stopped, and everyone has started discussing the couple's wedding date with great enthusiasm.
Not far away, Shen Li and several young people were drinking at another table, their faces already flushed.
Yang Yi stood not far from her, staring at her expressionlessly.
This girl is really playful; she sneaks out to play every day at school.
Several times, she almost got taken advantage of by men, and it was he who intervened.
Shen Li walked over with a wine glass in her hand, her steps a little unsteady, indicating she was slightly drunk. She reached out to touch Yang Yi's handsome face.
Yang Yi grabbed her wrist. "Miss Chen, please have some self-respect."
"Brother Yi, do you still have your first kiss?" Shen Li smiled, her tone teasing.
Yang Yi did not answer, his thin lips pressed tightly together, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.
This girl always liked to tease him, and she even played pranks on him several times in private.
"I feel dizzy, what should I do?" Shen Li swayed and was about to fall.
Yang Yi, quick-witted and agile, reached out and supported her slender waist.
Shen Li wrapped one small hand around his waist. "Yes, this is what real close protection looks like."
After saying that, she leaned in to kiss him, but he dodged, his handsome face already as dark as could be.
Finally, with a swift stroke of his knife, he knocked her unconscious, then deftly caught the wine glass she had dropped, picked her up, and carried her towards the mansion…
Troublemaker.
He'll be there in a week, almost half a month, and he'll endure it.
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