Chapter 7 Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao are engaged
On the quiet path that he took Jiang Ruoxi home, Lu Tingxiao held her soft and delicate hand tightly, as if he was afraid that she would disappear like smoke if he let go. The moonlight fell on them like water, covering the lovers with a layer of dreamy silver gauze.
"Ruoxi," Lu Tingxiao's deep and charming voice broke the silence of the night. He turned his head and gazed lovingly at the beautiful woman beside him, "Should we also consider getting engaged?"
Jiang Ruoxi was slightly stunned, and her cheeks instantly flushed with a charming blush, as beautiful as a ripe apple. She lowered her eyes and nodded shyly: "Well... my aunt just told me that everything will be arranged by them, and I just need to wait for the engagement!"
Lu Tingxiao raised a gentle smile, his heart filled with joy and anticipation. He gently stroked the back of Jiang Ruoxi's hand and continued, "I want to give you a grand and unforgettable engagement ceremony, so that everyone knows that you will be my fiancée. But before that, we still need to plan carefully and choose an auspicious day..."
"My aunt said that they will choose the date and pick a good day for us to get engaged!" Jiang Ruoxi said softly.
The two of them strolled along the path, discussing the details of their engagement in low voices. Their laughter echoed on the quiet path from time to time. The way home was long, but it was also short when walking with someone you loved. Lu Tingxiao wished he could walk this path again, but no matter how long the journey was, one would eventually reach home. The two of them said good night to each other, and Lu Tingxiao watched Jiang Ruoxi go into the house and close the door before leaving.
The next day, Lu Tingxiao came to Jiang Ruoxi's house early. He brought some fresh cakes, which were all Jiang Ruoxi's favorites. Seeing Lu Tingxiao's dedication, Jiang Ruoxi was very happy and pulled him into the yard.
In the afternoon, the sun is shining brightly. Lu Tingxiao accompanied Jiang Ruoxi in the yard, basking in the sun and drinking tea. Jiang Ruoxi and Lu Tingxiao chatted about all sorts of things. Jiang Ruoxi talked about the interesting things she encountered when learning medical knowledge, and the embarrassment she made when practicing ancient martial arts. Lu Tingxiao listened with great interest and was amused from time to time. Lu Tingxiao also talked about his interesting stories in the army, and the two of them had a great time chatting!
At this time, Lu Tingxiao took out an exquisite box from his pocket and opened it to reveal a jade ring.
"Ruoxi, this is the jade ring I bought for you. I'm giving it to you now as a small token of our engagement. You can put it away first. Now is not a good time. You can take it out and wear it when the time is right. When we are officially engaged, grandma will pass the jade bracelet to you!" Jiang Ruoxi was surprised and moved. She stretched out her hand and let Lu Tingxiao put the ring on her finger. The ring is neither too big nor too small, just right.
"Brother Lu, you have given me a ring, but I don't have anything to give you. No, I have to see if there is anything suitable for you and give it to you as an engagement token!" Jiang Ruoxi said shyly.
Time passed quickly, and before we knew it, a few short days had gone by, and the engagement date carefully chosen by the two families was approaching as fast as a flash. The Lu family was a busy scene at this time. The elders, brothers and sisters in the family were all busy with their respective duties. They either put up lights and decorations to make Lu's house magnificent, or prepare all kinds of delicious food to make this engagement banquet perfect.
At the same time, Lu Tingxiao on the other side was also busy. He was very particular about every detail, especially the things to be used in the engagement party. Lu Tingxiao carefully considered and compared them one by one, fearing that he would neglect this important moment of the first step in his life. At this moment, his heart was filled with eager anticipation for the upcoming engagement ceremony, as if he had already seen the beautiful picture of himself and his beloved walking into the palace of happiness hand in hand.
As the engagement date approached, Jiang Ruoxi became more and more nervous. She rummaged through the boxes and cabinets in the space, trying to find a suitable item to give to Lu Tingxiao. Finally, she found an exquisite jade pendant in the mezzanine of the dressing table in her bedroom. It was warm and transparent, with auspicious dragon patterns engraved on it. It was very similar to her agarwood pendant, but the material was different.
On the day of the engagement, the Lu family was bustling with activity. Guests came one after another to congratulate, and the whole mansion was filled with a festive atmosphere. Jiang Ruoxi was wearing a watermelon red dress, like a blooming peony, breathtakingly beautiful. Lu Tingxiao was wearing a neat green military uniform, looking heroic.
When the two stood together and exchanged tokens, warm applause broke out all around. Jiang Ruoxi took out the jade pendant and handed it to Lu Tingxiao, her eyes full of love. Lu Tingxiao took it carefully and promised with a firm look in his eyes: "Ruoxi, as a soldier, I have the mission of defending my country. Today, I am here, in front of everyone, to get engaged to you. I promise to protect you as I protect my motherland, and give you a sense of security with my loyalty and responsibility. I will turn the perseverance and courage of a soldier into my care and love for you, and I will never let you get hurt no matter what difficulties I encounter. I will work hard to balance the responsibilities of the country and family. While defending the country, I will do my best to take care of you and our family, and make you the happiest person."
"I know you are a soldier, you have a great responsibility and a glorious mission. I am willing to be your strongest support behind you. I will understand you and support you. No matter what you encounter in the army, I will wait for you at home and create a warm harbor for you. I will respect my parents and take care of family affairs so that you can serve in the army without worries. I believe that our love will be as indestructible as your loyalty to the country. I will go through every day of the future with you and create a happy life for us together."
Then, he gently took Jiang Ruoxi's hand and walked towards the banquet. At the banquet, relatives and friends sent their blessings one after another. Lu Tingxiao and Jiang Ruoxi toasted to the elders. Every time they toasted, it seemed as if they were telling about their bright future. As the sun sets, the afterglow shines on them, as if adding a layer of gold to their love. This engagement day is full of sweetness and hope.
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