Love Rose again, add castle to fantasy world
Qian Jianjun said seriously, "I'll give you a gift later, and you are not allowed to refuse it."
"Okay, if it's not expensive, I'll accept it."
"What if it's a little expensive?"
Qian Jianjun could say it was valuable, so it must be worth a lot of money. Xue Jiuyue put away her casual attitude and said, "That's unacceptable, Mr. Qian. It's not that I'm unkind, but I really can't go against my conscience. I don't want our friendship to be mixed with other things. I can't do that."
"But what if you've already bought it?"
"Then withdraw."
"What if I can't retreat?" Qian Jianjun smiled cunningly.
This actually made Xue Jiuyue feel more at ease. "Then sell it."
"Okay! You can sell it and return it to me, but please don't refuse, okay?" Afraid that Xue Jiuyue would be unwilling, Qian Jianjun said solemnly: "Please!"
Xue Jiuyue thought about it and felt that there were no loopholes. She didn't want to disappoint Qian Jianjun again, so she reluctantly agreed, "Okay then!"
After saying that, she added, "If I don't feel it's right, or if I can't sell it, I want the right to return it directly to you!"
"It's happily decided."
Qian Jianjun laughed even more happily, which made Xue Jiuyue puzzled.
When Qian Jianjun and Xue Jiuyue arrived at their destination, the children had not yet arrived. But Xue Jiuyue had no time to think, she was completely shocked by the scenery before her.
A boundless sea of roses, red, green, white, pink, blue... a magnificent, vibrant spectacle. Each petal of the various roses, with its delicate hues, adds a vibrant and bashful touch to the earth, a vivid and alive dream, crashing against the sight like waves and enveloping the soul like feathers.
In the distance, amidst a sea of flowers, a fairytale castle towers majestically, a hazy, almost surreal illusion. Nearby, a carriage straight from a story sits placidly, shrouded in a dreamlike, romantic atmosphere. A four-wheeled carriage, drawn by graceful white horses, arrives from a midnight ball, still shrouded in the glittering light of stars and the scent of magic. The driver, seated at the front, diligently protects this seemingly fragile bubble. He wields a long whip, dressed in medieval European garb, and a thick, graying beard.
Every girl has a princess dream in her heart, and Xue Jiuyue is no exception. Now this dream is slowly unfolding before her.
"Xiaoyue, let's take a look around first. The children will be here in a while." Qian Jianjun opened the carriage door and invited warmly.
"OK."
The carriage carried the two of them through a fairytale dreamland. A riot of colors and rich aromas transformed the air into an omnipresent veil, splendidly adorning the entire world. Every glance was a painting, every breath imbued with the flavor of fantasy. Intoxicating yet sober, sober yet mesmerized.
Entering the sea of flowers, one could see the rose garden dotted with a plethora of recreational facilities. There were trains, slides, and all sorts of cartoon dolls. Xue Jiuyue got out and played with great interest. The fairy tale became more real when she participated personally. Without the hustle and bustle of the crowds, it felt more like a place where one could do whatever one wanted. This was a private amusement park for a princess.
"Time is too short, and there is not enough time to add too many large-scale amusement facilities. They will be added in the future!" Sitting back in the carriage, Qian Jianjun introduced from the side.
"Is this yours?"
"I guess so. I just bought it with a partner. We haven't finalized how to develop it yet."
The carriage did not stop in front of a white castle as Xue Jiuyue had expected, but instead circled around a lake that reflected the sky and had white clouds floating in it. After a dark period, there was a large green meadow.
A hot air balloon was waiting deep in the meadow, like a giant flower.
Xue Jiuyue was overwhelmed by the constant stream of surprises. She flew frequently, but this was her first time in a hot air balloon. With her hair loose and free in the wind, she felt no more barriers between herself and the sky and the clouds; they were within her reach, a part of her. Reaching out, she could feel the wind's footprints, hold the breath of the clouds—this must be what flying felt like. She felt nervous, a little scared, but mostly excited. Xue Jiuyue's heart floated like a hot air balloon, like a cloud, and everything felt as unreal as a bubble.
Qian Jianjun's magnetic voice was real, "Xiaoyue, look down."
Xue Jiuyue looked down, and the boundless sea of roses that had just been there was now in full view. The roses of various colors used the earth as their canvas, splashing ink and presenting Qian Jianjun's romance to Xue Jiuyue.
A picture of a prince kneeling on one knee pledging his allegiance to a princess was accompanied by the words "Happy Qixi Festival, Princess Xue Jiyue." The handwriting was surprisingly Qian Jianjun's. Xue Jiyue knew Qian Jianjun's powerful cursive script from the daily love cards.
Qian Jianjun's voice sounded at the right moment. "Xiaoyue, happy Chinese Valentine's Day! I believe that in all of Xialin today, no girl is more like a princess than you, and no girl has received more roses than you! This sea of roses is my Valentine's Day gift to you."
"I, I..." Xue Jiuyue turned around in a trance and met Qian Jianjun's fiery gaze. She remembered the agreement they had made on the road and finally said, "Thank you."
Qian Jianjun invited nearly 30 children, all under the age of 10, to Xialin. Having just watched the sunrise at the beach that morning and then experienced the majestic blue sea on a yacht, the children were now transported back to a fairytale. Their surprised and excited voices filled the entire manor with a vibrant atmosphere.
"Sister Xiaoyue, you are so beautiful!"
"Sister Xiaoyue, are you a princess?"
This is what children talk about and ask the most.
"No, I'm not a princess. You are the princes and princesses, every one of you." Xue Jiuyue told the group of children this, and she really spoiled them like princes and princesses!
She and Qian Jianjun completely obeyed the children's arrangements and played with them by the flower sea, on the lawn, in the sky, and in the lake. They danced hand in hand, sang, played hide-and-seek, and other games, their laughter never stopping.
The children gradually relaxed as they looked at the colorful roses and couldn't help wanting to get closer, but they were deterred by the thorns.
Xue Jiuyue looked at Qian Jianjun and received a sweet reply, "All the roses here are yours, you can do whatever you want with them."
So I picked a blooming flower and let the children touch the tender petals and smell the sweet fragrance. Finally, some of it was sent to the kitchen...
Before the dinner, which was held in the castle, Qian Jianjun personally taught the children Western dining etiquette, including how to use a knife and fork.
Finally, Xue Jiuyue suddenly remembered Tu Xinyue's "free and easy" boyfriend. She shouted to the children, "Uncle Jun just taught you Western dining etiquette. When you meet foreign children for a meal, it will show that you respect the guests and are polite. Have you learned it?"
“I’ve learned it!”
"Today, we are all family, so don't be polite. So when you eat later, you can use a knife and fork if you want, or chopsticks if you want. Wash your hands and you can also use your hands!"
As soon as Xue Jiuyue finished speaking, Qian Jianjun immediately understood that she was worried that the children would not be used to using knives and forks, so he took the lead in shouting: "Sister Xiaoyue, long live..."
Amid the children's cheers, this "freestyle" dinner, a fusion of Chinese and Western cuisine, began. The children sat on either side of the long table, with Xue Jiuyue and Qian Jianjun sitting at either end.
Despite being a group of naive mountain children, Qian Jianjun treated them with the meticulous care of a distinguished guest. The order and etiquette of serving dishes were meticulously adhered to the rules of a Western dinner. The dishes were exquisitely presented, leaving Xue Jiuyue with a feeling of impeccable perfection. The only difference was that the wine accompanying each dish was carefully selected, with each drink being replaced. However, the children's favorite was the rose cake Xue Jiuyue had prepared.
The children’s joyful dinner was long, and fearing that they would not be able to relax, Qian Jianjun accompanied Xue Jiuyue to leave the banquet hall first and look out at the view from the balcony of the castle.
As the sun sets, vast expanses of gold lavishly fill the earth and sky, and the former colorful colors have now become warm memories.
"Thank you, Mr. Qian. Today feels like a dream. I'm so happy!"
"What are you thanking me for? I'm very happy too! I've always loved children. An elder once told me that there are only two things in life: to take care of your parents and to raise your children. Every day you live beyond these two things is earned. For me, after my grandparents passed away, I only had one thing left. So I've always loved children, and I hope to find a woman I love and raise the fruit of our love together."
When Qian Jianjun said this, his bright star-like eyes looked at Xue Jiuyue with deep affection, and his unfulfilled intentions were obvious at a glance.
Xue Jiuyue felt this affection while also facing heavy pressure. "Mr. Qian, I'm very happy about the gift you gave me today, but..."
"You can sell me these roses and the manor. I really need them." Qian Jianjun stopped Xue Jiuyue with a smile.
"I'll sell it to you. Fine, one dollar, deal! No more, or I'll return it to you and refuse to buy it."
"Are you really willing to sell the manor to me for one dollar? I can use it for whatever I want." Qian Jianjun looked overjoyed.
"Of course! Do you think that's a problem?"
Qian Jianjun was very happy, "No problem!"
This was completely beyond Xue Jiuyue's expectations.
Qian Jianjun looked at Xue Jiuyue, who was stunned, and explained with a smile, "Giving flowers is actually about sending a feeling. No matter how happy we are, these vibrant flowers will wither and fade over time, and eventually be abandoned. But these flowers I gave you are more than that! Recently, our company has been researching how to more efficiently use natural pigments to dye the highest-grade and most natural textiles, and we need a large number of roses. Buying these flowers for you will not only make you happy, but also provide our company with raw materials. Why not? These are only enough for preliminary experiments. If we achieve a breakthrough, we will need more planting bases."
"Well, beautiful! I accept this gift and your thoughtfulness. Thank you, Mr. Qian!" Xue Jiuyue had just finished speaking when she realized there was a flaw. "But, isn't it a bit far-fetched? Buying a chicken when you don't even know if it can lay eggs? Is Mr. Qian also so generous in business?"
"You really can't hide anything from me." Qian Jianjun smiled bitterly and shook his head. He then posed a question, "Xiaoyue, those dozens of children inside had so much fun today. If they couldn't have such happiness for the rest of their childhood, wouldn't that be cruel to them?"
"Are you going to adopt them? But..."
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