This made Meng Yunji extremely happy, and he even forgot why Gu Tingzhi had bought him new clothes.
These days, resources are scarce, and people you're not on good terms with won't be so generous.
Meng Yunji had completely forgotten when he became friends with this older brother.
"Thank you, Brother Gu."
With food, drinks, and gifts, the three of them spent the whole morning in the kitchen, and even made a proper lunch.
I cooked white rice, drank the leftover chicken soup, sliced some braised beef and mixed it up, then stir-fried some cured pork. Perfect!
After eating and drinking his fill and having played all morning, Meng Yunji couldn't sit still anymore. Kids are playful, and when his friends came to visit, he wanted to go out and play.
Meng Fuyan went with him.
Meng Yun left, but Gu Tingzhi didn't. He wouldn't miss such a rare opportunity to be alone with her.
Looking at the girl in front of him, Gu Tingzhi took out a small box from his pocket and handed it to her.
"Here, a gift for you."
Meng Fuyan was taken aback. "Aren't clothes a gift? There's more?"
It was a beautiful little blue velvet box. Meng Fuyan's eyes lit up immediately when she opened it.
"So beautiful!"
A light pink diamond-encrusted watch.
The watch is a delicate cherry blossom pink, surrounded by diamonds, and even the strap is the same, with pink and white diamonds interspersed, a perfect match.
It's a very girly style, sparkly and extremely pretty.
This is the style... Meng Fuyan looked at it and felt it was a bit strange. It seemed different from watches of this era. It was more avant-garde and didn't have any sense of time. It was like a fashionable style.
It looks a lot like the style I remember from twenty or thirty years ago.
She had seen watches from that era, and because of the scarcity of resources, many watch styles were actually quite similar. The more expensive ones were imported watches. She had seen most of the styles, after all, she had bought several herself. Where did this particular style come from?
This style is so pretty, it's sure to be a hit with girls. Although the colors are bright and youthful, pretty things are loved by people of all ages.
"Where did you come from? I've never seen this style before. Is it also from the Shanghai Friendship Store?"
That's probably the only place in the whole country where you can buy such a cutting-edge and beautiful watch.
Gu Tingzhi shook his head, "No, it was specially customized for you. There's only one like it in the whole world."
Meng Fuyan was shocked. "Custom...custom-made? Custom-made from abroad? That can't be right. Custom-made from abroad is unrealistic these days. Domestic? Which master craftsman is so skilled?"
Having seen countless fine things in both her past and present lives, Meng Fuyan could naturally discern the craftsmanship. This diamond and this craftsmanship were definitely not something an ordinary person could make. Moreover, the interior of the dial must be even more exquisite. Although the craftsmen in China at this time were also skilled, they probably couldn't design such an avant-garde style.
Gu Tingzhi took out the watch and put it on her wrist. Her skin was delicate and fair with a rosy glow, and the bright, pink color looked beautiful on her wrist.
His gaze remained fixed on her wrist for a long while.
This was indeed specially made for her, but it was made in his previous life. Later, he became rich, the country opened up, and he had everything he needed. He secretly bought her many things, but never gave her a single one.
"We met by chance, but he has a special identity. He used to live abroad and always did this for wealthy families. I helped him out and had him do this for me. Your name is even here, look."
Meng Fuyan looked at it and saw that her name was indeed on the back side of the watch face. It wasn't an abbreviation or anything with a special meaning; it was her real name, and every stroke was clearly visible.
This is indeed a bespoke style.
“He wouldn’t dare tell anyone about his past identity now. I only know him because of my mother’s clan, so… The watch is indeed very beautiful, but the downside is that it’s inconvenient to wear it out, and I can’t reveal that person’s identity.”
Meng Fuyan said indifferently, "If I can't wear it, I can't wear it. At this time, I can't wear any jewelry, but that doesn't stop me from having it. I can still wear it at home and look pretty. It would be too conspicuous to wear something so valuable outside."
Seeing that she liked it, Gu Tingzhi was relieved. "I'm glad you like it. This is a token of our love. I'll give you a gift every Chinese New Year from now on."
A token of love?
Meng Fuyan looked up at him, a smile involuntarily spreading across her face. "A token of love? When did you start preparing this? Gu Tingzhi, you've been planning this all along, haven't you? When did you start liking me?"
Gu Tingzhi didn't hide anything from her, "I liked her the first time we met, it was love at first sight!"
Meng Fuyan blinked. "First time meeting? So early?"
"Is it early? A girl as beautiful as you, who wouldn't like you?"
Meng Fuyan: "..."
Well, she likes to hear that!
"You only get gifts during Chinese New Year? Don't you get them on your birthday?"
Gu Tingzhi smiled. This was a pampered young lady who needed to be spoiled.
"Yes, yes, I'll give you gifts every year on holidays and your birthday."
Meng Fuyan was satisfied, and her smile, wearing the watch, was so sweet that Gu Tingzhi's heart melted.
"Yanyan, this watch isn't convenient to wear out. I'll buy you an imported one for our wedding, one that's easier to wear out, okay?"
Meng Fuyan paused. "Marriage? You've thought about marriage so soon?"
Gu Tingzhi lost his composure. "Shouldn't...shouldn't you be thinking about this? Don't you want to marry me?"
Meng Fuyan was embarrassed. Falling in love was wonderful. She had coveted him for so long in her past life but never succeeded. Now that she had finally won him over, she was ready to enjoy the sweetness of love. Marriage?
I really don't want to!
Judging from her expression, Gu Tingzhi knew that this girl really had no intention of getting married, which made him very anxious!
He pulled her into a tight hug and said urgently, "Yanyan, we...we're together now, I have to take responsibility. If we don't get married, then...what kind of person am I? Don't you like me?"
You should like it!
I was so affectionate with him last night, such a sweet and loving night, how could I not like it?
Gu Tingzhi was extremely anxious. "Are you worried that I'll restrict you? What I said last night was true. I won't restrict you. You can do whatever you want, but... you can't leave me!"
Meng Fuyan: "..."
Look how wronged he looks, like a big, abandoned dog, his face full of grievance and accusation, making her seem like a scumbag.
"I never said I didn't want you! What nonsense are you talking about?"
"So you're willing to marry me?"
Meng Fuyan sighed helplessly, "Getting married so soon? We've only just started dating! I... I still have so many things to do..."
Gu Tingzhi didn't want to keep dragging it out. He had waited for so many years and didn't want to wait any longer.
“We…we’ve already got this kind of relationship, shouldn’t we get married? You can do whatever you want after we’re married. If we’re not married, it’s not always convenient for me to help you. Free love is indeed encouraged, but moral issues are also strictly regulated. If you don’t marry me, it will be difficult for me to see you often in the future. You…you’ve already slept with me, you can’t leave me…”
Meng Fuyan: "..."
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