Having learned from past mistakes, Jiang Shuya became exceptionally cautious, subtly indicating that it wasn't necessary. However, her cousin, for some reason, became unusually attentive, emphasizing the importance of the two cycles over twelve years. Jiang Shuya found her persuasive arguments somewhat overwhelming and ultimately had no choice but to agree.
That evening, the weather turned bad, and a torrential downpour began. The meeting with my cousin at the hotel was at 7:10 p.m., and as the time drew closer, the rain showed no sign of stopping. Just then, Wang Ziliang called to say he was waiting outside.
After Jiang Shuya finished speaking with the store staff, she grabbed her coat and stood at the store entrance, where Wang Ziliang had been waiting for a long time with an umbrella.
"Ziliang, what brings you here? It's nothing important, just a small birthday celebration. I can't possibly trouble you all."
Wang Ziliang scratched his head; "I've been wanting to thank you for a while. I sold all my stocks a few days ago and made a fortune. Our boss also quickly cashed out his 5% stake. I still can't believe I have a place in the company, let alone be a boss. If it weren't for your idea, I would never have dreamed of this. Without you, there would be no Wang Ziliang as I am today."
As Jiang Shuya had instructed, Wang Ziliang sold all of Qilian's stocks. In the two months since, many things had happened. The highly respected Elder Duan had passed away, causing a great uproar in society and the whole nation began to mourn.
The two of them sighed and lamented about Old Duan's matter, which was quite out of place with the atmosphere of the evening.
After getting off the bus, we entered a luxury hotel. Standing in the lobby, the staff warmly welcomed us and led us into a cozy, spacious room.
Jiang Shuya suddenly stopped and turned to leave.
"Cousin, what's wrong? Your older cousin is waiting for us."
Wang Ziliang was somewhat puzzled by Jiang Shuya's actions.
"Ziliang, it's lunchtime now, why is this hotel so deserted? Don't you think it's deliberately quiet?"
Wang Ziliang was still bewildered, and he looked around with her. "There's nothing strange about it. It's probably just the bad weather. Look, it's still thundering outside, with lightning and thunder, and no one's coming out."
Wang Ziliang's expression was normal. Jiang Shuya was puzzled for a second, then realized that she might have been overthinking it. She calmed her uneasy feelings and followed him into the room.
The room was decorated in a warm and luxurious style, surrounded by fresh flowers, with a faint floral fragrance in the air. A prominent heart-shaped stand was covered with colorful balls.
At that moment, the big screen immediately displayed: "Happy 24th birthday to Jiang Shuya! Two cycles of reincarnation, twin lives, two worlds, a lifetime of happiness."
Upon seeing those words, Jiang Shuya knew it was her cousin's handwriting, and she sighed helplessly.
"Why sigh on such a wonderful day? If someone did so much for me, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams."
Jiang Shuyue appeared before Jiang Shuya with a bright smile:
"I heard you opened two restaurants. How are they? Business is good. You didn't even tell me before you opened them, so I could have brought you a gift."
"I called you, and you said you were on a business trip." Jiang Shuya snapped out of her reverie and sat down with her cousin.
Wang Ziliang chimed in jokingly, "You're all so busy people, it's not easy for us to get together today, we should have a proper meal. Hey, Jiang Shuyue, where's the birthday cake you ordered?"
Jiang Shuyue winked at Wang Ziliang and punched him lightly; "You're the only one in a hurry to eat the cake. The birthday boy isn't even in a hurry, but you're the one getting impatient."
Suddenly, the brightly lit room went completely dark. The three of them blinked at each other, bewildered. Instantly, a birthday song started playing on the big screen, and a staff member pushed several layers of candles towards them from behind the screen.
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you...
The bespectacled staff member pushed the cake towards them and politely said:
"Congratulations, Ms. Jiang, happy birthday."
Jiang Shuya hadn't expected her cousins to prepare such a grand affair for her, not only booking a suite but also ordering such a huge cake. She looked at Jiang Shuyue in disbelief.
Jiang Shuyue lowered her head in shame. Just then, a deep voice came from behind the staff member: "Xiaoya, happy birthday. You look beautiful today."
By candlelight, that familiar, elegant face was Lin Moxiao's.
Upon seeing him, Jiang Shuya appeared very uncomfortable. This person, whom she shouldn't have been involved with in the first place, had appeared before her again. She remained silent for a long time, looking at her cousin, speechless for a moment.
Jiang Shuyue patted her on the shoulder:
"Xiaoya, Ziliang and I are waiting for you outside. He has something to tell you. It's okay, it'll only be a few minutes. We'll be there to help you blow out the candles, and we'll come again."
After Jiang Shuyue finished speaking, she gave Jiang Shuya a deep look, then forcefully pulled Wang Ziliang's sleeve and walked out. Wang Ziliang was completely confused, turning back every few steps. The staff member also followed them out, leaving only Jiang Shuya and Lin Moxiao inside.
He was still holding a large bouquet of red roses in his hands. He mysteriously pulled a square red jewelry box from his pocket, paused for a moment, then said earnestly:
"Xiaoya, I'm so sorry, it was my mistake. I should have formally proposed to you. Today is your birthday, it means a lot to you. On this important day, I ask you to marry me, okay?"
He was now kneeling on one knee, offering the roses and the opened diamond ring with both hands, his face full of sincerity and affection.
Jiang Shuya sat there blankly, not uttering a word. Tears streamed down her face like a broken string, crystal clear and unstoppable. She dared not meet his gaze; his burning eyes were too intense, too urgent. She dared not touch them again, for the scorching gaze would devour her, and the hidden pain in her heart was rekindled.
She tried hard to control her emotions, and looked at him earnestly in the soft candlelight:
"Thank you so much for everything you've done for me, but I'm sorry, I can't accept your request."
Seeing her refusal so decisively, Lin Moxiao froze on the spot. After a moment, he slowly stood up, his face growing even colder.
"You won't agree, but you still want to get back together with him, right? But I can see you still resent him. Is there still some expectation?"
Jiang Shuya turned her head to the side, her gaze indifferent:
"A relationship with him is even more impossible."
She had already stood up and was about to leave when Lin Moxiao suddenly grabbed her wrist:
"Since you won't agree, could you at least dance with me, considering everything I've done for you? Just for a moment, it won't take up too much of your time."
Jiang Shuya shook her head, looking helpless. "I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, but I can't dance at all."
Lin Moxiao, as if possessing foresight, stretched out a hand: "Come, I'll teach you. Take off your shoes and step on my feet."
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