Chapter 123 Proposal
Wen Xi stared at Shang Shenying's handsome and serious face, and calmly said, "Did I guess right?"
After a long while, Shang Chen sighed softly.
"Wenxi, your surprise is over."
Wenxi also realized what was happening.
Does she really seem a bit clueless about romance?
Wenxi: "How about we all pretend you didn't ask?"
After careful consideration, Shang Chen said, "I'm afraid that won't work."
He stared at Wenxi: "Will you be surprised later?"
Wenxi: "I'm trying my best to feel...surprise?"
The two exchanged a glance and decisively abandoned the suggestion.
Wenxi leaned back in her chair, her posture casual: "Why did you think of bringing me to the suburbs to watch fireworks?"
Shang Chen looked at her intently: "Can we not mention the word 'fireworks' for now?"
If we keep bringing it up, there's really no surprise left.
Wenxi promptly shut up.
The car drove for an hour and a half before finally stopping.
Before pushing open the door, Wenxi subconsciously glanced at her watch.
11:45.
There should be about fifteen minutes until the fireworks start.
When she looked up, she met Shang Chen's dark, inky eyes.
Wenxi: "...I'll just check the time."
Shang Chen: "Wenxi."
"Um?"
"Next time you prepare a surprise for me, I promise I won't ask any more questions."
Wenxi: "You're disgusted with me?"
Shang Chen's expression turned slightly serious as he said, "My wife is smart, and I'm proud of that."
Wen Xi smiled and said, "Whatever the surprise my husband prepares, I will love it."
"I was already pleasantly surprised the moment I heard the news."
Shang Chen stared at Wen Xi for a long time before slowly speaking: "Really?"
Wenxi smiled faintly and nodded slightly: "Of course."
Shang Chen was satisfied.
After getting off the car, Shang Chen had a black umbrella in his hand, which he used to shield Wen Xi's head.
Wenxi looked up and saw a small village in front of her, which was already covered in snow.
The goose-downy snowflakes fell one after another.
Wenxi followed Shang Chen's steps, making a regular crunching sound in the snow.
After entering the best-located cabin, Wenxi asked curiously, "I'm afraid we won't be able to get back tonight. Shall we sleep here?"
“There’s a hot spring in the backyard; you can soak in it tonight.” Shang Chen nodded slightly. “I’ve already bought this area; it’s like our home now.”
Shang Chen meant to tell his mother that newlyweds should stay home for the New Year so that it wouldn't conflict.
Wen Xi suddenly looked up, surprised, and said, "You bought all these houses in this area just to take me to see the fireworks?"
That's really extravagant.
Wenxi thought that Shang Chen wouldn't do something so irrational, would he?
Shang paused for a moment, then said, "No."
Wenxi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Shang Chen: "Grandpa used to love vacationing here and had already bought most of the houses, so I bought the rest."
Wenxi: "..."
It doesn't seem to make much of a difference.
"If you get tired of staying in the city, you can come here with your friends for a vacation and rest."
Wenxi: "Is this a resort area?"
Shang Chen nodded, without mentioning his plan to develop this area into a small resort, and simply said, "Let's go up to the second floor first."
"good."
This house has the best location.
The second floor isn't very tall, but standing on the balcony offers a panoramic view of the entire village.
Wenxi took out her phone, checked the time, and started editing her WeChat Moments, uploading the photos taken by Shen Nanhe.
Shang Chen followed behind Wen Xi and suddenly said, "Xi Xi, close your eyes."
Wenxi: "Wait!"
Wait until she finishes editing!
Shang Chen: ""
It's almost midnight, and if we wait any longer it will be too late.
Shang Chen looked over and saw Wen Xi engrossed in playing on her phone.
They didn't care at all about his surprise.
Shang Chen took two steps forward, revealing a rare display of dominance, and covered Wen Xi's eyes with his large hand.
Wenxi edited the post on her WeChat Moments based on her memory.
A deep, serious voice rang in Wenxi's ear, "Wenxi, concentrate!"
"I've been focused enough."
Wenxi said flirtatiously, "You're all I see and think about."
Shang Chen's Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes darkened, and he felt that Wen Xi was becoming more and more adept at coaxing people.
At the stroke of midnight, Shang Shen released his grip.
Thousands of fireworks burst into Wenxi's view in an instant, blooming like flowers in the dark night sky.
Following closely behind was the sound of firecrackers being set off.
Families across the country celebrate the New Year at the same time.
Shang Chen: "Xi Xi, Happy New Year."
Wenxi: "Chenchen, happy birthday and happy new year."
Wenxi quietly clicked "post," her eyes illuminated by the fireworks, bright and clear, her chest gently warmed by a sense of comfort.
Surprises always happen at just the right time.
Wenxi stared at the fireworks for a few seconds, and was about to turn around to praise Shang Chen when she saw Shang Chen kneeling on one knee.
The man's gaze was deep and his expression serious as he slowly took out a ring box.
"Wenxi, I feel like I owe you a marriage proposal."
Wenxi lowered her eyes and looked at him quietly.
So, besides fireworks, Shang Chen's surprise tonight also includes a marriage proposal?
This is truly a big surprise.
At least, Wenxi had no idea.
He, a man of such noble bearing, restraint, and old-fashioned ways, would one day bend down, kneel, and propose to her with a diamond ring.
Shang Chen spoke solemnly and seriously: "Wenxi, I think there can be love between us besides marriage?"
On the day the two first met, Wenxi said that she didn't know how to love, nor did she force others to love her.
At the time, Shang Chen didn't love her, so Wen Xi was very satisfied and agreed to marry him.
But now, Shang Chen asked Wen Xi if there could be love between them in addition to marriage.
Wenxi fell silent.
Fireworks burst forth in waves, the interplay of light and shadow falling upon Wenxi's exquisitely profile.
She stared at Shang Chen intently for a long time before finally saying, "Shang Chen."
Shang Chen wore a dark, old-fashioned suit with a conservative cut, exuding an aura of formality and seriousness from head to toe.
At this moment, he was kneeling on one knee in front of Wenxi, quietly waiting for her answer.
"I don't know what love is, nor have I ever hoped for it."
"But I'm sure of one thing: I like you."
"I really like it."
Wenxi generously extended her hand: "I accept your proposal."
Shang Chen took out a diamond ring and put it on Wen Xi's finger. "Wen Xi, I like you too."
I like Wenxi's frank and straightforward personality, I like her occasional teasing of him, I like how she can fool him without batting an eye... and so much more.
Everyone says Wenxi is aloof and taciturn, but when Shang Chen thinks of Wenxi, his mind is filled with her vivid image.
Shang Chen said seriously, "There are words engraved on the ring."
Wenxi: "What was carved?"
Shang Chen said without changing his expression, "Guess?"
Wenxi burst out laughing.
Shang Chen has really gone astray.
Wenxi: "Get up first."
Shang Chen slowly stood up.
He had barely steadied himself when Wenxi hooked his suit collar, gave it a slight tug, and pulled him forward.
Wenxi took a step forward and wrapped her arms around Shang Chen's narrow waist.
The two embraced.
Wenxi tiptoed and kissed Shang Chen on the corner of his mouth.
"Happy birthday to you again, honey."
Shang Chen's hand landed on Wen Xi's waist, restraining her waist and deepening the kiss.
He pressed his fingertips hard, wishing he could sink deep into her waist.
Only after the fireworks ended did Shang Chen slowly release Wen Xi, his breath slightly heavy.
His voice was a little hoarse: "Wenxi, what did you just call me?"
Wenxi: "Husband."
Shang Chen took a deep breath, his voice lowering as if coaxing a child, "Say it again?"
Wenxi: "...Today is the day you proposed to me, so it's my turn to make the demands."
Shang Chen looked slightly puzzled and fell silent.
Wenxi continued to hook her arm around his collar, "You'll answer every time I call you?"
Shang Chen agreed without hesitation, "Okay."
He liked it when Wenxi called him "husband," and he liked it even more when Wenxi made demands of him.
This is how it should be between husband and wife.
Upon receiving a reply, Wenxi immediately called out in a clear voice, "Chenchen?"
Shang Chen's expression instantly turned serious. "Hmm."
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