Intoxicated Love presents a diamond ring, a dream story, and a mystery
Lin Yiyi further revealed: "Selling coffee beans was the hardest at first! It became much easier once we gained market recognition and experience. As you said, once you've made a deal, you develop a relationship. Once you're on track, the rest is much easier. The Taste Decoding factory is in the suburbs, where a professional manager now leads a dedicated team. 'Inch by Inch of Time' itself is not only a platform for display, reflection, and exchange, but also a home. The croissants that Mr. Qiu and Mrs. Qiu enjoy every day are custom-made and can't be found anywhere else. Mr. Qiu's are a bit saltier and chewier than Mrs. Qiu's, but the exact degree of saltiness and chewiness is probably something only we know; Mr. Qiu himself doesn't know."
"No wonder my dad always says that only Sister Yue's croissants are the best."
"I tell you so much just to let you know that I'm not after your money! I can support myself." The last layer of window paper has been broken, but Lin Yiyi still has her own persistence.
"Are you supporting yourself? Are you a rich woman? Can I apply to squander your wealth?" Qiu Nian got into the mood.
"Okay, OK!"
"Wait a moment!"
After Qiu Nian finished speaking, he went to whisper a few words with the boss behind the bar, then went into the kitchen behind the bar with a smile.
When he came out again, Qiu Nian had a piece of black velvet in his hand.
"Yiyi, let me perform a magic trick for you."
Knowing the following content and even the source, Lin Yiyi still supported her chin with her hands and watched expectantly.
Just like Ke Yike, Qiu Nian's fingers flew and he kept mumbling to himself. The difference was that Lin Yiyi understood. Qiu Nian kept repeating in a low and fast voice: "Yiyi is so pretty, Yiyi is so pretty..."
While Lin Yiyi was still pondering the "spell", a soft sound came, "Change!"
Qiu Nian removed the black velvet cloth and placed it on the bar with his right hand, holding a red rose in his left hand. "I love you, Yiyi!"
This time Qiu Nian spoke affectionately and naturally.
"I love you too!" Lin Yiyi happily took the rose, but found something strange in Qiu Nian's smile.
Sure enough, Qiu Nian exclaimed again, "Change!"
With his free left hand, he quickly lifted up the black velvet cloth that had just been still, and like a corner of a whirlwind, the bar that had just been empty was filled with a small cup of colorful drinks.
Qiu Nian held the cup in both hands and raised it to Lin Yiyi, "This cup of 'love' is dedicated to my love!"
Lin Yiyi drank it all in one gulp. The taste was very similar to the "Love" brewed by Ke Yike earlier. However, the cup was more carefully decorated, with a thick lemon slice inserted on the rim. Looking closely, she saw a diamond ring embedded in the top of the lemon slice!
The unexpected surprise instantly ignited the pent-up alcohol in her stomach, leaving Lin Yiyi dizzy and nearly dropping her wine glass. She squeezed the glass hard, the pain in her fingers telling her it wasn't a dream, but the shimmering starlight of the diamond ring still shrouded her in a dreamlike state.
His thoughts were in a mess, like a happy deer, fluttering around, his eyes were sleepy, and his voice was weak, "This, this..."
"I bought this the first time I saw you. At that time, I knew clearly that I would only give you a diamond ring in this life! I carry it with me every day, hoping to give it to you that day. I have been disappointed for hundreds of days and nights until now!" Not knowing whether it was because of the wine or the beauty, Qiu Nian bravely said the love words hidden in his heart, and his face turned red.
Lin Yiyi slowly recovered at this moment, a trace of rationality quickly taking over, "We just..."
"Yiyi!" Qiu Nian summoned up the courage to interrupt Lin Yiyi's worried words. "Although I can't wait to get the marriage certificate with you tomorrow! But this ring isn't a proposal to you, because it's not formal enough! That glass of wine is called 'love,' and this ring, like the lemon slice, is a token of love and an embellishment. It's the result of all the money I've saved since I was a child, including New Year's money, scholarships, and so on. It symbolizes my past self being presented to you, and I hope you can accept it."
Lin Yiyi was so moved that she was speechless. She just silently stretched out her left hand, waiting for Qiu Nian to take off the ring and put it on her left middle finger, which symbolized their relationship...
As soon as Xue Jiuyue got home, she called Aunt Ji as promised. Even through the phone, her earnest concern lingered in Xue Jiuyue's heart, even in her dreams...
"Play with me for a while. I don't feel like studying right now." Looking at the west-facing window of the study room, which was like a magic mirror changing with colorful lights, Xue Jiuyue could no longer sit still.
Ye Yi's clear voice was filled with helplessness. "It's just seven o'clock now. I'll go to the movies with you in half an hour."
"As for the movies in your notebook...why are there only Stephen Chow movies?"
"As soon as we entered school, the seniors told us that Stephen Chow's films were our first compulsory course, so without further ado, we copied all of his works. But when you take a closer look, you'll find that many of his works are not only nonsensical, but also contain deep meanings."
Xue Jiuyue suddenly had an idea. "Since you like profound meanings, I have a story. Do you want to hear it?"
"Or, half..."
Xue Jiuyue pretended to be angry, "Xiao Ye Zi, don't you want to listen?"
"No, no, I'm all ears!"
The little happiness of success was very sweet. Xue Jiuyue began to narrate with shaking head:
"One day, Zen Master Linji went to where Monk Minghua was.
Minghua asked: "You, coming and going, what are you busy with?"
Linji said: "It's just to wear out my straw sandals!"
Minghua asked again: "What is the purpose of this?"
Linji said, "This old fellow won't even listen to me!" "Little Leaf, have you understood the truth?"
"I understand! Master Xiao Shi is trying to tell me that not everything must have a goal or a result. It's just, it's just..."
"Just what?" Xue Jiuyue threatened.
Ye Yi quickly changed his words, "It's just that I don't understand one thing. Why does Xiao Shi know so many Zen stories?"
"My therapist told me to let go of my worries, so I read some Zen stories. They didn't do anything for me, but I found they were quite relevant to you. No, that's not right. The day we met, I clearly remember you telling me a prophecy from the Buddha to help me. Although I've read about it in books since then, it's never as profound as your story. Why can't you cure me yourself?"
“That’s what I saw before.”
"It seems?"
"Yeah! My father had just passed away, and I was in deep despair and pain. I wouldn't say I cried every day, but it was close. I once posted something on a BBS that had a lot of dark meaning, and a visitor sent me a private message, sharing the parable and their understanding. After reading it, I felt deeply moved, and the pain was much better. The person spoke with a tone that sounded like a woman, but I contacted her and thanked her, but she never replied, so there was no follow-up."
Xue Jiuyue: "Silly boy, our parents are silently blessing us in heaven. That's why I have to use someone else to tell you this."
"Yeah, I thought so too. It didn't hurt that much then."
"Then why didn't you follow those principles yourself? You only used them to comfort me."
"Then I thought, maybe there's another deeper meaning to the Buddha's parable. Every day of life is at stake. There's no time to indulge in the present pleasures. The only thing left is to strive hard."
"Today I finally understand what it means that the sutra is good, but the monks recited it wrongly! What you told me at the beginning is the correct answer. Xiao Ye, I feel like we are from different worlds! You have to watch your words and actions!" Xue Jiuyue deliberately made a joke with a stern face.
Ye Yi also lied seriously, "Of course we are not from the same world. Xiao Shi, the number ten represents perfection and completeness. As the saying goes, thirteen people are born and thirteen people die. There are thirteen people in the life and death of a person. And I have removed the nine, the one that is neither born nor dead. Of course, we are not from the same world. If I want to catch up with you and achieve happiness and perfection, I still need to go through these nine hardships like a long night."
"Xiao Ye Zi, you are already very good. There is no need to work so hard. I will feel bad if you work too hard!"
"No, I'm still a long way from my goal. I can't achieve my goal yet, and I'm not strong enough to protect you without any worries."
"What is your goal?"
"Leaving my mark on history is what my father taught me since I was little..."
A dream, tranquil and sweet, lingering even upon awakening. Was it a dream or a forgotten memory? Trapped in the couch of "inches of time," Xue Jiuyue searched for clues to break free from her confusion.
But as soon as Lin Yiyi sat down opposite him, Xue Jiuyue came to his senses and noticed the ring on her hand.
"Xiao Nian gave it to you? Is it settled?"
"Um……"
"How much did he drink to give him courage?"
"I took the initiative..."
Lin Yiyi described in detail how she took the initiative to kiss last night, but at Qiu Nian's request, the matter of leaving half of the property to Xue Jiuyue was concealed as a donation to a charity.
Xue Jiuyue asked jokingly, "Why don't you stick to your principles?"
"The art of war emphasizes surrounding three sides and leaving one side open. Life should always leave some regrets! Don't you always say that imperfection is beautiful? I've been led astray by you..."
"You can blame me for this, I'm just an innocent victim."
"Sister Yue, there's something I may have done wrong. I need to apologize!"
Xue Jiyue first reassured Lin Yiyi, "Oh? What's wrong with falling in love? It's no big deal. Tell me about it."
"I told Qiu Nian everything about our business model. I drank a lot and was touched, but most importantly, I was worried he would think I was interested in his family's wealth. Although he said he hadn't thought about it, I still worried that such tendencies would inevitably arise. Many times we don't say it, or even think about it, but we know it."
"You just can't get over this hurdle of your own! Now that you've said it and explained it clearly, everything will be fine, right? You must have confidence in our cause! And even more so, you must have confidence in Qiu Nian! I've talked to him, and he really likes you, he loves you very much, he's deeply addicted to you, the kind that's hopeless!"
Xue Jiuyue recounted her previous conversation with Qiu Nian, and happiness and sweetness once again surged into Lin Yiyi's heart. "No wonder he said last night that he bought this ring the first time he saw me..."
Only then did Xue Jiuyue understand the whole process of last night's romance. "Not bad, not bad, Qiu Nian is not as dull as he looks. He even knows how to cough. He is just too nervous because he likes you too much. I feel relieved now."
"Sister Yue, what about our business model...? I'm sorry!" Lin Yiyi was still a little worried.
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