Chapter 158 He is welcoming his princess
The furniture in the hall had been removed, and the room was decorated in a beautiful and romantic style.
The entire hall was decorated in alternating white and pink.
Clusters and bunches of vibrant lilies and roses bloomed, filling the air with their delicate fragrance.
At the staircase, delicate circular garlands wrap around the handrail.
Pink curtains were hung all around, light and airy.
Gentle music flowed through the air; it was her favorite piano piece.
The soft pink light bathed the room, making every step feel like entering a fairyland.
Beneath the enormous crystal chandelier, an exquisite tablecloth covered the long dining table, adorned with gleaming silver candlesticks, and the red wine already exuding a rich fruity aroma in the decanter.
The servants are setting out a variety of delicious Chinese dishes on the table, each one a feast for the eyes and the palate.
There were stir-fried beef with fresh mushrooms, steamed deep-sea fish, shrimp balls with egg white... a total of eight dishes and a soup, each one making one's mouth water.
Just then, Fu Beichen came out of the kitchen.
He was wearing an incongruous cartoon-patterned apron and holding a plate of bright yellow orange ribs.
Thinly sliced fresh oranges are carefully arranged around the ribs, their golden and glossy appearance making them look very appetizing.
He secretly practiced this dish in the kitchen all day, coughing countless times from the fumes and getting several small blisters on his hands from the hot oil, but finally he managed to recreate the taste of the old house chef's version.
Gu Xingnian stared blankly at his domestic, good-man appearance.
She said softly, "I'm going upstairs to change my clothes, I'll be down in a bit."
Fu Beichen nodded gently.
When Gu Xingnian returned to her room, her dress had already been prepared and was neatly laid out on the bed.
He likes a sense of ritual when dining with someone.
Yes, she needed this sense of ritual to ease the unease and heaviness in her heart.
She changed into that moon-white long dress and carefully put her slightly curled long hair up, revealing her slender and graceful swan neck.
When she came downstairs again, soft and romantic music filled the entire hall.
Fu Beichen had also changed his clothes, wearing a well-tailored black suit that made him look tall, elegant and dignified.
He stood at the bottom of the spiral staircase, waiting quietly for her.
She was wearing a long dress and descended gracefully from upstairs, the hem swaying gently with her movements.
He stood downstairs, slightly raising his eyes, his deep gaze tenderly welcoming his princess.
She is so beautiful.
Every step felt like stepping on his heart.
In the last two steps, he reached out and firmly took her hand, then lowered his head and placed a devout kiss on the back of her bandaged hand.
The kiss landed on the unsightly gauze.
Gu Xingnian suddenly felt like laughing again, her cheeks flushed.
He knew what she wanted to say; it was nothing more than that four bear paws joke again.
"Laugh if you want to." His voice was deep and gentle, with a hint of barely perceptible indulgence.
Gu Xingnian finally couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle softly, her eyes and brows filled with amusement.
He gentlemanly pulled out a chair for her, and she sat down.
He poured her a glass of red wine, a perfect, captivating smile playing on his lips.
He elegantly raised his glass, his deep eyes shining brightly in the candlelight.
"The first toast is to God N."
His voice was deep and resonant, with a magnetic quality.
"Thank you for saving Little D, saving the Fu family, and igniting hope for all cancer patients around the world. We also want to thank her for... opening a window for Fu Beichen."
Gu Xingnian was stunned for a moment, "Isn't today your birthday? Why is it a toast to me?"
"Wait until I finish toasting before you wish me a happy birthday!" His tone was domineering. This was the first time he had formally thanked her, and this "thank you" needed to be formal and solemn, so he arranged it for tonight.
"Okay." Gu Xingnian nodded and raised her glass.
"Bang!" The crisp sound of glass colliding.
They tilted their heads back and drank it all in one gulp, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Gu Xingnian looked at him and tried to lighten the mood, "President Fu, Little D is in high demand right now, so don't forget to give Qingniao a share of the profits."
Hearing this, he chuckled softly, "Don't worry, it's all prepared."
Everything is in his will!
He looked up at her, his eyes filled with endless tenderness, almost drowning her in it.
"Eat something first."
Fu Beichen picked up the serving chopsticks, took a piece of orange-flavored pork rib, and put it in her bowl.
Gu Xingnian slowly picked up the ribs, took a bite, and found the meat tender and juicy, infused with the sweetness of oranges and a slight sourness—not vinegar, but the subtle tartness of oranges that stimulated her taste buds. The flavor was simply impeccable.
She looked at him in surprise, "Fu Beichen, did you make this? I suspect you ordered takeout."
Upon hearing this, Fu Beichen chuckled softly, "Sister Qin from the old house spent an afternoon instructing me on the taste that Lin Qi personally sampled."
Then he added, "If you don't believe me, you can call him and ask."
Lynch: Don't mention me, I never want to eat ribs or oranges again in my life.
Gu Xingnian smiled, "It seems that President Fu has the potential to be a great chef."
Fu Beichen poured himself a second glass of wine and raised it again.
"The second toast is to Gu Xingnian." His gaze lingered on her face. "Thank you for coming into my life, and thank you for the love you've given me silently for the past twelve years."
Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat when she saw his serious expression. "Fu Beichen, are you... saying goodbye to me?"
She silently put down her wine glass, and the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
"Niannian, I haven't cherished you for the past three years, and this may be... a regret for the rest of my life."
Fu Beichen's affectionate eyes were fixed on her, and his voice was deep, "I hope you will have a safe and smooth journey in the future."
He gently touched his glass to hers, then downed his drink in one gulp.
"Fu Beichen, don't say goodbye to me today, okay?" Her beautiful eyes sparkled. "Today is my birthday, shouldn't we be happy?"
Fu Beichen was silent for a few seconds, then pretended to be relaxed, "You stopped after the second cup. I suspect you cheated."
"Is it really necessary?" Gu Xingnian was provoked by him and picked up her wine glass directly. "To Gu Xingnian, to Fu Beichen, and to the four bear paws."
She drank the wine in her glass in one gulp.
The oppressive atmosphere from before was completely swept away.
Fu Beichen quickly put some food in her bowl, "Eat something first."
Gu Xingnian happily started eating, praising as she ate, "Fu Beichen, if you go bankrupt in the future, you can open a restaurant, and I'll patronize it every day."
Fu Beichen watched as her little mouth bulged out from eating, and she smiled at him, a feeling of happiness welled up inside him.
At this moment, happiness became very concrete in his eyes: like the warm bed on a winter morning, a bowl of hot soup noodles when he was hungry, a hug after a long separation, and the slight smile on his lover's lips...
As she ate, she kept putting food into his bowl, saying, "Eat some, even though you can't taste it, it'll fill your stomach."
He put the food in his bowl into his mouth and chewed it elegantly; he found it delicious.
A moment later, he put down his chopsticks and poured a third glass of wine into his cup.
He never imagined that he would make such a big mistake because he was drunk.
Little did he know that he had tormented her for an entire night.
The sins of that night caused them to miss out on happiness once again...
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