When the two returned home, Cheng Qicai poked Gu Rongqi's chest with her index finger and questioned, "When I said I didn't agree to the marriage and asked you to answer, were you doing it on purpose?"
Gu Rongqi grasped her index finger, looked at her and smiled, "Yes, I want to marry you."
"..." Cheng Qicai tried to pull her index finger out, but couldn't. "But I'm not ready yet."
"Why?"
"I think it's still early."
"But when your sister proposed, didn't you say you wanted to get married? You also said you didn't want to delay getting older."
"..." Cheng Qicai was speechless, feeling betrayed by her own words.
Seeing that Cheng Qicai didn't speak, he lowered his head and brought his face closer to hers. "So you want to hold me back and make me get older?"
His tone was aggrieved.
“I…” Cheng Qicai wavered at what he said. She turned her head away awkwardly to avoid Gu Rongqi’s affectionate gaze. “But you didn’t propose or anything. We’re just getting married like this? I feel like it’s a bit rushed.”
"Qicai, I'm an adopted son-in-law, so shouldn't you be the one proposing to me?" Gu Rongqi wrapped his arms around her waist, inhaling the jasmine scent on her clothes.
That seems to make sense? Cheng Qicai suddenly realized and pondered it in her mind.
She pondered how to propose, what kind of ring to buy—gold or diamond? Should the proposal venue be decorated in red or gray tones? Gu Rongqi liked gray tones. When would be the best time to propose…
The tips of her ears were enveloped in soft kisses. Cheng Qicai came back to her senses and pushed him away. "No, I almost fell for your trick again."
Realizing that she had almost been persuaded to compromise by Gu Rongqi's linguistic skills again, Cheng Qicai instantly became alert.
"Did I say something wrong?" Gu Rongqi looked at her.
Cheng Qicai really couldn't find any clues that were wrong, "Anyway, something's not right..."
Her words were interrupted by a rapid vibration. Gu Rongqi looked at the name on his phone and calmly pressed the answer button.
Qianzhi's voice sounded weary on the other end, "Rongqi, I heard from your father that you're going to marry into Cheng Qicai's family?"
"Hmm." Gu Rongqi looked at Cheng Qicai, who had her ears perked up, and turned on speakerphone.
"Your father was wrong about this. We can talk about the matter of him marrying into the family after I get back tomorrow, okay?"
Gu Rongqi did not answer; he looked at Cheng Qicai.
Chihiro asked again, "Is it okay?"
Cheng Qicai answered for him, "Okay, Auntie."
Upon hearing Cheng Qicai's voice, the person on the other end paused for a moment, then said, "Thank you, Qicai."
Cheng Qicai was stunned for a moment, then realized the call had already ended.
"I knew your family wouldn't let you marry into our family so easily." Cheng Qicai looked as if she had been right. "When your mother comes back, she definitely won't agree either. Your dream of marrying into my family is shattered."
Cheng Qicai spoke the last sentence lightly.
But she was still a little disappointed. She had just been thinking about how to arrange the venue for proposing to Gu Rongqi.
Gu Rongqi smiled and said, "That's fine too. Then I can propose to you."
If they agree, he will marry into the family; if they disagree, they only have two options: either he will disregard their opinions and marry into the family directly, or they will agree to his relationship with Cheng Qicai. Regardless of the answer, he will be with Cheng Qicai.
"Do you still remember the two requests you owe me?"
Cheng Qicai was taken aback. Looking into his eyes, it seemed she owed him two favors: once he helped her draw the shop design, and once he helped her with the opening ceremony.
It's been a long time; she'd almost forgotten about it.
She nodded. "There are two."
"Can I use these two requests in exchange for a chance to propose?"
Gu Rongqi's eyes shone brightly, like the profusion of flowers in spring.
The beauty and splendor inside momentarily stunned Cheng Qicai.
She suddenly realized that if it wasn't Gu Rongqi she was marrying, then who else could it be?
That must be him.
Cheng Qicai licked her lips, suppressing the smile on her face. "Wouldn't it be too much of a loss for you to exchange two requests for one? I won't take advantage of you either, one for one is fine."
"Okay." Gu Rongqi smiled and kissed her lips.
The two sat on the sofa, Cheng Qicai holding Gu Rongqi's arm. "If you're proposing, you can't make such a big fuss like Brother Lu did. It's best if it's just the two of us, and we can't choose a holiday or birthday, otherwise we'll miss out on a holiday..."
"And I want a gold ring when I propose, it holds its value... um... never mind, gold doesn't look good in photos. You can just buy a fake one online for 9.9 yuan with free shipping and wear it for photos... You absolutely have to make sure I look my best before you propose..."
Cheng Qicai rattled off a long list of her demands, while Gu Rong listened with a smile on his face.
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