Lu Wanzheng followed him inside. The hairdryer was always kept in the drawer of her dressing table. When she saw Xiao Qifeng heading towards the bathroom, she went to get the hairdryer for him.
She took the hairdryer and went into the bathroom. She had just taken a shower, and the room was foggy. The mirror on the sink was covered by steam, a white blur, and she couldn't see any figures in it.
"The hairdryer wasn't brought in. It's cold, so hurry up and dry your hair so you don't catch a cold."
Although the room was very warm, she couldn't help but mutter a word of concern.
Xiao Qifeng turned his head, threw the towel in his hand onto the sink behind him, and looked at Lu Wanzheng with a serious expression, "As your girlfriend, shouldn't you offer to help your boyfriend blow-dry his hair?"
Lu Wanzheng's jet-black hair was loosely tied with a rubber band because she was washing vegetables. A wisp of hair slipped down her forehead and drooped down her cheek. Xiao Qifeng was moved and reached out to tuck it behind her ear.
His eyes revealed tenderness, a warmth that was not offensive, just right for Lu Wanzheng.
Lu Wanzheng tilted her head and thought for a moment. She noticed that his shirt was slightly damp on his shoulder. Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Qifeng smiled and leaned towards her. Suddenly, the very familiar scent of men's shower gel wafted over her. Lu Wanzheng's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively stepped back.
"She's kind of cute," was Xiao Qifeng's only reaction upon seeing her.
How could Xiao Qifeng possibly grant her wish? He bent his arm and wrapped it around her slender waist, resting his chin on Lu Wanzheng's neck. In her ear, he said in a deep, seductive voice, "It's just this one small wish. Please, do me a favor and grant your boyfriend's wish."
As he drew closer, the scent became even stronger, but she didn't dislike it. Instead, she subconsciously sniffed. "Then let go of me, let's go outside. You're too tall, I can't reach you standing here." If she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have brought the hairdryer into the bathroom.
Having received Lu Wanzheng's consent, Xiao Qifeng finally released her, a smile playing on his lips. He had gotten his wish and led her out the door.
Xiao Qifeng sat on the edge of the bed, while Lu Wanzheng knelt on the bed. A buzzing sound rang in their ears. Lu Wanzheng's movements were gentle, blowing lightly, making sure not to miss any spot.
Xiao Qifeng looked quite pleased, feeling the small hand on his head gently turning his damp hair; it felt rather comfortable.
The man's hair wasn't long, so it was blown out in just two or three minutes.
Lu Wanzheng put the hairdryer back in its place, while Xiao Qifeng looked reluctant to leave, feeling that time had passed too quickly. He had just begun to enjoy it, and it was already over.
Xiao Qifeng led Lu Wanzheng to the kitchen. "It's getting late, let me help you cook. I'm hungry." Lu Wanzheng looked up at the balcony. It was already dark outside, and from a bad angle, she couldn't see many stars.
Several kinds of washed vegetables were placed on the countertop, one kind in each dish, very neatly arranged. The fresh and crisp vegetables looked like works of art on the countertop.
Xiao Qifeng nodded, at worst he would ask her to cook a few easy dishes.
With permission granted, Lu Wanzheng picked up her apron and said, "Mr. Xiao, bow your head."
Seeing this, Xiao Qifeng quickly bent down and let her help him put on an apron. Lu Wanzheng went around behind him, picked up the strap, and tied a bow. Xiao Qifeng also helped Lu Wanzheng, but he didn't need Lu Wanzheng to lower her head. The two smiled at each other and started cooking.
Lu Wanzheng brought the prepared food to the table, while Xiao Qifeng went to the cupboard, took out two wine glasses, and placed them on the table.
Seeing this, Lu Wanzheng looked at him suspiciously. Today didn't seem to be a special day, and the two of them usually didn't drink alcohol when they ate together. So, she was naturally very suspicious when he suddenly took out such a wine glass.
Just then, the doorbell rang at an inopportune moment.
Because their apartment is a unit with an elevator, without a room key, the elevator cannot reach the corresponding floor, so they can only contact each other by phone at the door.
What was happening at this moment made Lu Wanzheng even more suspicious. He looked at Xiao Qifeng in confusion, only to see him looking calm. Suddenly, an idea popped into Lu Wanzheng's mind.
She opened her eyes slightly, her heart pounding unusually fast. She clutched the clothes in her hands tightly; everything had happened so suddenly.
Xiao Qifeng looked towards the door. "Wanzheng, go open a bottle of red wine. I'll go see who it is."
After saying that, he took off his apron, picked up the coat hanging on the hanger, put it on, and went out the door.
Lu Wanzheng didn't go to get it right away. Instead, she plopped down on a chair next to her, her eyes filled with helplessness. The thing she had been talking about during the day was going to happen tonight?
Xiao Qifeng went downstairs, and as the elevator doors opened, he saw a food delivery guy holding a bouquet of "flowers." The delivery guy asked, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Xiao?"
"Yes, that's me."
The deliveryman was overjoyed; he had finally gotten the person he was waiting for. "Mr. Xiao, your strawberry bouquet has been delivered. Please sign for it."
"Okay, thank you," Xiao Qifeng said as he took the strawberry bouquet from the delivery guy. The bouquet was sparkly and pretty, very girly.
He carried the bouquet of strawberries home and stood at the door, hiding it behind his back. However, he underestimated the size of the bouquet; his body couldn't hide it at all, though he didn't realize it himself.
He opened the door and saw Lu Wanzheng holding a glass of red wine. Before she could pour it into the glass, Lu Wanzheng looked over and saw something white protruding from the man's back, seemingly glowing.
This further confirmed her suspicions. Her hand suddenly went limp, and she almost dropped the wine bottle. She quickly placed the bottle on the table.
“Mr. Xiao, the flowers on your back are showing.”
Xiao Qifeng was taken aback and looked at the refrigerator not far away. The surface of their refrigerator was reflective; if it weren't for the fact that it wasn't transparent, it could be used as a mirror. Through the refrigerator, he could indeed see something white peeking out from behind him. Seeing that the thing was exposed, he didn't hide it and directly took out the bouquet of strawberries behind him.
“Miss Lu, this is a gift for you. Roses aren’t very practical, but you like strawberries, so I specially bought flowers made of strawberries. They’re pretty and you can eat them too.” Xiao Qifeng suddenly became very serious as he held the bouquet in front of Lu Wanzheng.
Lu Wanzheng subconsciously accepted the bouquet of strawberries. The LED lights in the bouquet shone with a warm yellow light, which reflected on her face and made her look even more beautiful.
Before she could recover, she saw Xiao Qifeng suddenly kneel down on one knee, take out a small box from his pocket, open it, and find a simple ring set on a red cushion. The diamond on it was not large, so it did not become a burden on the ring, but rather complemented it perfectly.
"This is a ring I designed myself. It was just shipped back from overseas today. Although it's a bit simple, I've been reading books on this topic recently. I promise that when I get married, I will be able to design a much more beautiful ring."
I'm not very good at talking. When I first met you after returning to China, I was always worried about saying the wrong thing and upsetting you. Later, I did upset you, and I felt guilty for a long time.
I hope you can forgive my previous mistakes.
I originally wanted to give you a proposal you'd never forget, so I consulted my best buddies and decided to accept...
The process isn't important. After thinking it over, I think this is the best way to propose. Others have flowers, and my girl also asked for them, plus we can eat them. Others have rings, but my girl has a ring that I designed for her, which is better than theirs.
I'm not a perfect boyfriend, but I will strive to become one, and treat you a hundredfold, a thousandfold better. So, Miss Lu, will you marry me? I want to spend my whole life with you.
After Xiao Qifeng finished speaking, he was filled with trepidation. Although he knew the outcome, he was still very unsettled. He was worried that something unexpected might happen. The longing in his eyes startled Lu Wanzheng, and she then absorbed what Xiao Qifeng had just said.
Mr. Xiao proposed to her!!!
Overwhelmed with joy, she looked at the ring gleaming under the light and couldn't help but extend her left hand, speaking softly and with a slight tremor, "Mr. Xiao."
Xiao Qifeng held his breath at that moment, waiting for the answer. He didn't even dare to breathe loudly, and his heart was beating so fast that it felt like it was about to leave him.
He heard a woman's pleasant voice in his ear, "Mr. Xiao, you promise me a harmonious marriage, and I promise you three meals a day and clean clothes and socks, is that alright?" At the same time, he saw Lu Wanzheng extend her left hand in front of him.
Hearing her words, Xiao Qifeng finally felt relieved. "Okay," he said, taking the ring out of the box and putting it on Lu Wanzheng's left middle finger. "After we get married, I'll get you a ring with an even bigger diamond."
Overwhelmed by happiness after the successful proposal, Xiao Qifeng blurted out this silly sentence.
Lu Wanzheng smiled and said, "I don't like big diamonds, but I like your design." She helped Xiao Qifeng up. "I'm hungry, let's eat first." She stuck out her tongue playfully.
Xiao Qifeng stood up, put his arm around Lu Wanzheng's waist, and helped her sit in a chair. He then picked up the red wine that Lu Wanzheng hadn't poured earlier and poured only a small half-full glass into each wine glass.
Lu Wanzheng picked up her phone, took a picture of the strawberry bouquet, and then a picture of the table full of dishes. She quickly posted it on Weibo, saying that she had to share the details with everyone.
Lu Wanzheng V: Starting today, I have a new identity [Image][Image]
Then she put down her phone, completely ignoring what netizens would think of her Weibo post.
A new identity? It seems I've learned something.
[How wonderful! Do you need the Civil Affairs Bureau? I can help you move in.]
[Strawberry decorations, red wine and delicious food—I think the Civil Affairs Bureau probably already came by itself, no need for us to help. Is my favorite couple getting married, or are they already married?]
We look forward to more good news.
[Link to the Xiao Qifeng and Lu Wanzheng CP super topic, take it, you're welcome.]
[Just finished watching "Love House" and followed Lu Wanzheng. They're so sweet together!!]
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Lu Wanzheng was in a good mood today and ate quite a lot. Xiao Qifeng kept piling food onto her plate, making her tummy bulge. In the end, she couldn't eat anymore, so she got up and walked around the living room to digest her food.
After Xiao Qifeng finished eating, he started cleaning up the kitchen. When he finished, he saw Lu Wanzheng come out of the bedroom. He didn't know what she had been doing, as she hadn't made a sound.
Lu Wanzheng carefully put the notebook away and placed it in the innermost part of the cabinet before leaving the bedroom with peace of mind. As soon as she stepped out, she met Xiao Qifeng's probing gaze.
“Today is a good day, let’s watch a movie together,” Lu Wanzheng suggested, choosing to ignore Xiao Qifeng’s gaze and pretending not to see it.
The bright white light shone on the two of them, making Lu Wanzheng's skin appear even whiter. Xiao Qifeng didn't ask any more questions; he chose to give Lu Wanzheng some space. He nodded, "Okay, what do you want to see?"
"Let's watch a horror movie, it's more interesting." Lu Wanzheng blurted out the words "horror movie" without thinking.
Xiao Qifeng's gaze seemed somewhat unfocused. He remembered the last time Lu Wanzheng watched a horror movie, she watched it nestled in his arms. This time, she dared to boldly suggest watching a horror movie again. "Aren't you scared? Last time..."
Lu Wanzheng held her bouquet of strawberries, took out the strawberries, and peeled off the plastic protective sleeve. "Last time it was all an act. Watching horror movies is the only way to make our relationship closer." She said it very superficially, but Xiao Qifeng understood immediately.
Emotionally, she did it for this last time... Indeed, as the internet says, watching horror movies can improve the relationship between couples. A girl's fear can arouse a boy's protective instincts, and a boy's bravery makes a girl feel safe. He smiled knowingly, looking at Lu Wanzheng who was peeling strawberries with affection. He walked over to her and helped her peel them. He had bought quite a lot, and peeling them all would indeed take a considerable amount of time.
The two leaned against each other, more intimate than ever before. Because of their height difference, they couldn't stand shoulder to shoulder, but that didn't stop Xiao Qifeng from holding Lu Wanzheng in his arms.
"Next time, just say what you need. Don't do what you did last time. Feel free to make any requests you may have."
Lu Wanzheng: "Then remember to hug me when we watch the movie later."
"good."
Lu Wanzheng peeled a plate of strawberries. She washed them, picked one up, and bit off the top. The strawberries were juicy and sweet, and quite large. She stuffed the rest of the strawberry into Xiao Qifeng's mouth and asked with a grin, "Is it sweet?"
"sweet."
Whether he was telling the truth or not, Lu Wanzheng picked up another strawberry and put it to his lips. Xiao Qifeng didn't understand her meaning and ate the whole strawberry in one bite.
Lu Wanzheng: "..."
"I didn't tell you to eat them all, just eat the top of the strawberry."
Xiao Qifeng: ? ? ?
"Why?"
"Didn't you notice that the first thing you ate was the strawberry bottom? Usually, between couples, the girl eats the strawberry head and the guy eats the strawberry bottom. You ate the whole thing in one bite, what am I supposed to eat?" Lu Wanzheng said irritably. Was Mr. Xiao's lack of romantic understanding an intermittent tantrum?
Xiao Qifeng paused for a moment, then said, "Huh? Oh!"
In front of Lu Wanzheng, he picked up a strawberry, bit off the bottom, leaving the top, and put it to Lu Wanzheng's lips. He thought this would earn him praise, but instead, he received a glare from her.
"I was thinking of giving you a strawberry head, but then you..."
Seeing this, Xiao Qifeng was worried that Lu Wanzheng was really angry, so he picked up another strawberry, took a bite of the strawberry head, and said, "Okay, are you satisfied now? Don't be angry."
Xiao Qifeng's sudden worry and panic amused Lu Wanzheng. She ate half a strawberry from Xiao Qifeng's hand, turned around and hugged him. She was chewing on the strawberry and her speech was slightly unclear, but Xiao Qifeng could tell that she wasn't angry. "It is indeed quite sweet."
Xiao Qifeng picked up Lu Wanzheng, turned around and carried her to the dining table. He leaned down and kissed her, using his tongue to pry open her teeth and savor her taste. Lu Wanzheng's lips were cool and strawberry-flavored.
"You're sweeter."
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