Chapter 157 Singing in Harmony
The next day, Zhou Shufen woke up around noon.
She turned over, her head still throbbing.
Thinking about how much I drank last night, I couldn't help but laugh out loud.
It's been so long since I've felt this good; all the things I've been holding back have come out.
After washing my face, I returned to the living room.
My gaze inadvertently swept across the coffee table and I saw a note left on it, written by Guo Zhenyi.
"Remember to drink water when you wake up. I have something to do tonight, so I'm leaving now. There's porridge in the fridge; you can just heat it up and eat it."
She stared at him for a while, and suddenly felt that it was time to settle down with him.
At the same time, Guo Zhenyi made a special trip to see the second son.
"You absolutely must go to Lao Si's house tonight. Don't make excuses. This is very important."
Seeing his serious expression, the second brother didn't ask any further questions.
After explaining the situation, Guo Zhenyi turned around and went to the vegetable market.
I also stopped by a flower shop on the roadside and bought a bouquet of carnations.
He carefully tucked the flowers under his arm and then took them to the fourth brother.
When Qin Guifang saw him enter with bags and packages, she didn't know what to say for a moment.
"Oh dear, what's going on here?"
When I saw the bouquet of flowers, I immediately understood.
"Uncle Guo, I didn't expect you to be so romantic."
She joked with a smile.
She's been married to Zhou Haiqing for so long, and no one has ever given her flowers, not even a wildflower.
During holidays, my husband would bring home at most a pound of candy, which was considered a token of his affection.
Compared to him, she felt that her own husband was really not good at coaxing people.
Guo Zhenyi smiled but offered no explanation.
He simply took out five hundred yuan from his pocket and handed it over.
"Guifang, could you please cook tonight? Here's the money, use it to buy some snacks for the baby, don't be stingy."
Qin Guifang instinctively declined.
But she couldn't resist Guo Zhenyi's insistence on giving it to her.
Looking at his calloused hands that held the banknotes firmly, she suddenly understood something.
In the end, I had no choice but to accept it.
"Then I'll have to cook a couple more elaborate dishes to make sure you don't disappoint me."
I heard that Guo Zhenyi is planning to propose, and everyone is quite supportive.
"Uncle Guo, don't worry, we're all looking forward to it."
Qin Guifang said with a smile.
Zhou Haiqing nodded in understanding.
"Yes, Uncle Guo, don't worry about tonight. We'll make sure the arrangements are perfect and the event is lively and exciting. We won't let you down!"
The two spoke in unison, their words revealing their approval of the relationship.
Guo Zhenyi was overjoyed when he heard this.
He sat down again and carefully gave a few more detailed instructions.
The cake should be placed in the very center of the table, the music should start at the crucial moment, and the lighting should be soft, definitely not too bright...
He thought of everything very carefully, afraid that something might go wrong.
He only stood up hurriedly after confirming that everything was arranged properly.
I walked quickly, my mind preoccupied with only one thing.
Pick her up as soon as possible and properly carry out this long-awaited proposal.
He had that small ring box tucked into his breast pocket.
Although the ring wasn't large, he had carefully selected it over several days before finally deciding on it.
He knew that this was not just a ring, but also his promise to Zhou Shufen for more than 30 years of knowing and accompanying her.
When I got home, it was almost dusk.
He quietly pushed open the door and heard the rustling sound of a pencil scratching across paper coming from the study.
He peeked out and saw that Zhou Shufen was indeed still sitting at her desk, focused on drawing design sketches.
Not wanting to disturb him, Guo Zhenyi quietly took off his shoes and tiptoed back to his room.
He closed the door and pulled a crumpled little note from the drawer.
The above is the marriage proposal speech he wrote last night while staying up all night.
He stood in front of the mirror and began to practice in a low voice.
“Shufen, we’ve known each other for thirty years. You’ve been there for me through the toughest times. I’ve never said any sweet words, but I know that the person I care about most is you…”
His voice trembled slightly as he said this.
Although he is not young anymore.
But when it comes to matters of the heart, Guo Zhenyi is like a young man who has just fallen in love.
He himself never expected that at this age, he would be so nervous about someone.
He only snapped out of his daze when Zhou Shufen gently knocked twice on the door and asked him what he wanted to eat for dinner.
"The fourth brother invited us over for dinner, and we'll be leaving soon."
"I bought you some new clothes, why don't you change into them? Wear them out?"
Zhou Shufen was bending over to organize her drawings.
Hearing this, he looked up, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"What are you going to wear? Isn't this one perfectly fine? It's clean and there's nothing torn."
Guo Zhenyi, however, insisted that she try on the new clothes to see if they suited her.
He strode to the wardrobe, took out a beautifully packaged bag, and handed it to her.
Inside the bag was a light blue dress.
Zhou Shufen was stunned for a moment, not expecting him to suddenly buy clothes.
"Isn't this a bit too formal?"
She muttered something under her breath.
But seeing Guo Zhenyi's expectant eyes, he finally nodded, turned around and went into the bedroom.
After changing her clothes, she looked in the mirror and felt that she looked much younger.
Before he could even take a second look, Guo Zhenyi pushed the door open and came in.
Their eyes lit up, and they exclaimed how beautiful it was.
Without saying a word, he picked up his bag and urged her to leave.
"Stop dawdling, or people will get impatient."
On the way, Guo Zhenyi was filled with anxiety.
As he walked, he repeatedly rehearsed in his mind what he would say and do later.
He even imagined Zhou Shufen's possible reaction.
Would she cover her mouth in surprise?
Or will she blush and lower her head?
Or should we just turn around and leave?
Thinking of the last possibility, his heart tightened suddenly.
Shake your head quickly, forcing yourself to stop overthinking.
Fortunately, Zhou Shufen was so focused on the design she hadn't finished that she didn't notice the man beside her.
When they arrived at Lao Si's house, Zhou Shufen finally felt that something was wrong.
Why is the second brother here too?
Just as she was about to ask a question, the door was pulled open from the inside.
"Mom, Uncle Guo, you're here!"
Zhou Haiqing quickly came out to greet them.
He pulled the two of them into the house and swiftly closed the door behind him.
"Why is it so dark in the house? Fourth brother, did your power go out?"
As soon as Zhou Shufen stepped inside, she was startled by the overwhelming darkness.
Before he could finish speaking, a candle suddenly lit up in the room with a "snap".
One by one, red candles were lit from the corners, the tabletop, and the coffee table.
She was stunned, and her steps involuntarily stopped.
She subconsciously looked down and saw a circle of candles neatly arranged on the ground.
Although this arrangement looks a bit old-fashioned.
But each candle was arranged meticulously.
It was obvious that a lot of thought and effort was put into completing it.
A sudden thought struck her.
Why does this scene look so familiar?
Isn't this the same tactic that young people in later generations often use when proposing marriage?
She was startled, and her heart involuntarily quickened.
No wonder Guo Zhenyi kept repeating it in my ear early this morning.
"Let's be more particular now, so people don't see us looking shabby."
That's what he said at the time.
It turns out, he wasn't particular about food.
Instead, this was something they had planned all along.
"Shufen".
Guo Zhenyi's voice was low and deep.
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