Chapter 41 Star Trails "Happy Engagement!"
Meanwhile, Jiang Xinglan and Shen Yuheng, after communicating with the production team, turned off all the equipment and went to the glass greenhouse not far away.
[Outrageous! Is there anything a VIP member can't see?]
[This might involve other people, so it's not appropriate to broadcast it.]
[Never mind, as long as my couple is sweet, that's fine!]
That's roughly how it is.
The two sat on a rattan hanging chair in the greenhouse, so close they could feel each other's body heat.
"Judging from President Zhou's reaction, he seems to really know nothing."
Before he knew it, Shen Yuheng's hand was already on the back of the hanging chair, his long legs swaying gently, causing the hanging chair to sway slightly.
“I don’t know about that,” Jiang Xinglan shook her head, hugging a soft pillow. “This engagement ended the moment I met Su Wan.”
“Then…” Shen Yuheng gradually reduced the amplitude of the swing chair’s swaying.
Jiang Xinglan did not urge him, but waited quietly for him to finish speaking.
"So...didn't you feel sad afterwards?"
"Sad?" Jiang Xinglan pondered for a moment. "Probably not. More like, you're relieved?"
“As I just said, from the time I learned about the engagement to the time it ended, it was only three days,” Jiang Xinglan said gently. “Actually, I didn’t quite understand this engagement either. My thought at the time was that if it was Zhou Cuo, there was nothing wrong with it.”
"Later I realized that if I liked Zhou Cuo, my attitude toward this marriage should have been: 'I can't live without him,' rather than 'It's him, and there's nothing wrong with that.'"
After Jiang Xinglan finished speaking, Shen Yuheng relaxed completely, and even the hanging chair seemed to exude a sense of lightness.
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Time flew by, and Qin Mo and Lu Jingchen opened the "heartbeat" mailbox ahead of schedule and confessed their feelings. These days, pink bubbles have been constantly bubbling between the two of them.
Gu Qinghe and Su Wanqing chose to leave the cabin a few days ago.
As for Jiang Yunye and Wen Jingshu, the two continued to maintain a delicate balance amidst their playful bickering.
Even Jiang Xinglan couldn't figure out what exactly was going on between the two of them.
[Sigh, why did Shen Yuheng and Jiang Jiang set up a "Heartbeat Mailbox" too? I'm kind of curious to see what they'll write to each other!]
[I don't think these two will confess their feelings early, since it's almost over anyway, only a few days left!]
[I don't know whether I should be sad that the show is over, or happy that my favorite couple is so sweet!]
[Let's think about it another way: if your brother isn't working, go find Teacher Jiang!]
[Is it possible that Professor Jiang is the one who isn't actively seeking help? I sent her my paper last time, and I still haven't received a reply.]
[They don't seem to go online to check these things during the show unless absolutely necessary; they probably receive them after the show ends.]
[The show is ending, and I'm feeling a little sad~]
[Instead of being sad, let's look forward to Shen Yuheng's confession night!!!]
I'm looking forward to it; I wonder what it will be like.
The night Shen Yuheng and Jiang Xinglan confessed their love was the focus of everyone's attention.
In the days leading up to the confession night, related topics were consistently trending.
As a result, many viewers clicked to watch live on the night of the confession.
The moment the live stream screen lit up, none of the romantic scenes that the viewers had imagined appeared.
By the faint light from the screen, it was possible to make out that it was a building, and everyone couldn't help but wonder.
[Where am I? It's pitch black.]
[It looks like an old television station building; I heard it's going to be redeveloped soon!]
Why did I choose this location?
A faint smile appeared on Jiang Xinglan's face as she arrived.
[Jiang Jiang is so, so beautiful! She's breathtaking!]
The fishtail skirt is truly a great invention!
[But Jiang Jiang was wearing a long trench coat; I wonder what her fishtail skirt looked like underneath!]
[It looks like a wedding dress!!]
[Here it comes!]
After Jiang Xinglan stood in the designated position, the entire building suddenly lit up.
Shen Yuheng stood not far away, and after seeing her attire, a hint of amazement flashed in his eyes.
He held a bouquet of flowers in his hands and walked towards her against the light.
Time and space seemed to overlap at this moment, and the figures of Shen Yuheng in his white shirt and trousers gradually merged with those of the boy in his training uniform who ran towards her nine years ago.
Shen Yuheng stopped in front of Jiang Xinglan. "Xinglan, you look so beautiful today!"
[Okay, okay! If you can talk, that's fine too. Jiangjiang loves to hear it!]
"Xinglan, I've thought about where to confess my feelings for a long time. At first, I wanted to choose Yuncheng because that's where we reunited."
“But the director said it was too far, and the program's budget was limited,” Shen Yuheng said, a hint of sarcasm in his voice as he added, “Then, I thought of the places we’d been together: amusement parks, restaurants, bookstores…”
"But in the end, I chose this place because it's where it all started."
“We were standing right here back then, and you told me, ‘Don’t worry about what others think; the right and wrong of life is determined by yourself.’”
"From then on, all my efforts were for the opportunity to stand in front of you, just like today."
"I used to regard you as the lighthouse in my life, and I tried my best to get closer to you. And I was very fortunate that I actually succeeded."
"Actually, I have a lot to say to you, but I feel we have a long future ahead of us." Shen Yuheng paused, his Adam's apple bobbing, before speaking again:
"So, Xinglan, would you be the eternal lighthouse in my life?"
Shen Yuheng held the flowers, holding his breath, staring intently at Jiang Xinglan, waiting for her answer.
The air seemed to freeze.
[Oh my god! Why am I so nervous too!]
[Me too, even though I know Jiangjiang probably won't refuse, I'm still so nervous!]
[Say yes! Waaaaah!]
Jiang Xinglan did not give an immediate answer. She stepped forward and looked into Shen Yuheng's tense eyes.
"A lighthouse?" Jiang Xinglan asked softly.
"Yes." Shen Yuheng nodded firmly.
"It's an honor to be regarded as a guiding light by you, but..."
Although Jiang Xinglan's voice was gentle, this sudden pause still made Shen Yuheng's heart jump.
“Yuheng, I don’t want to be a lighthouse, nor do I want to be your lighthouse.”
Shen Yuheng's heart skipped a beat, and he tightened his grip on the bouquet slightly, almost wrinkling the colored paper on the outside of the bouquet.
"To me, a lighthouse is a watchful eye and a guide. I am neither willing to wait for you to approach in one place, nor willing to watch you sail away into the distance after you have approached."
Jiang Xinglan's words redefined their relationship, and Shen Yuheng felt as if his throat was blocked.
"So, rather than being your lighthouse, I'd rather be your companion on your journey."
"I hope that it is us who will explore our future together."
"It's quite a coincidence," Jiang Xinglan smiled faintly, "when the production team asked me where I wanted to choose for the confession—"
"I chose this place too."
Shen Yuheng's breathing paused for a moment.
“What I want to say is,” Jiang Xinglan lowered her head, pursed her lips, and remained silent for a long time.
She suddenly smiled and sighed, "I've rarely had such a tense moment in my life."
Shen Yuheng did not urge him, but simply held the flowers and gazed tenderly at Jiang Xinglan.
That look in her eyes was unbelievably soft.
“I want to say…” Jiang Xinglan took out a dark blue velvet box from her bag.
[Wait, wait! Why isn't there a pause button?! I need to catch my breath!]
[! Box, box, box! Help! No way, no way!]
[Is it what I thought? He's not really going to propose, is he?!]
[Oh my god! She really is... I'm going to cry!]
[It could just be couple rings, everyone calm down!]
Amid Shen Yuheng's disbelief, Jiang Xinglan slowly opened the box.
Inside is a pair of platinum wedding rings with an extremely simple and elegant design.
Jiang Xinglan looked up and stared directly at Shen Yuheng:
"So, I'd like to ask, if you agree with what I just said, would you be willing to accept this engagement ring, which represents working together?"
Jiang Xinglan pushed the ring forward, her tone slightly embarrassed, "Um... I was a bit rushed, so I—"
She didn't finish her sentence.
Because Shen Yuheng couldn't wait to step forward and hug Jiang Xinglan tightly in his arms.
His voice was hoarse and slightly choked, "Teacher Jiang...you...you fouled again..."
Jiang Xinglan was taken aback by his sudden action and was slightly stunned, but quickly relaxed.
She reached out and hugged Shen Yuheng back, "So, did I succeed this time?"
“With me, you will never fail.” Shen Yuheng said firmly.
"Shall we put the ring on?" Jiang Xinglan suggested.
Shen Yuheng released Jiang Xinglan, his eyes red-rimmed. He took a deep breath to calm his trembling emotions and nodded heavily, "Okay."
Jiang Xinglan took out the men's ring first and solemnly slipped it onto the middle finger of his left hand.
Then, she looked up at Shen Yuheng and gave him a bright smile.
She handed the box to Shen Yuheng, took the flowers from him, extended her left hand, and tilted her head. "Now, it's your turn."
Shen Yuheng took the ring out of the box and, with slightly trembling hands, solemnly and carefully put the ring on Jiang Xinglan's finger.
At that moment, fireworks exploded in the distance, their brilliant golden light illuminating the entire night sky.
Jiang Xinglan turned her head to look over, a faint smile on her face, her beauty captivating in the glow of the fireworks.
Shen Yuheng's gaze remained fixed on Jiang Xinglan, captivated by her gentle smile.
He stroked the ring on his finger, as if trying to confirm whether it was all real.
“Shen Yuheng”.
Immersed in immense happiness, Shen Yuheng seemed to hear her call his name amidst the sound of fireworks.
He lowered his head slightly, leaning closer, wanting to hear what she was saying.
The next second, a slightly cool kiss, carrying the scent of cedar, was gently placed on his lips.
His eyes widened as he saw a broad smile spread across her face as she said to him, "Shen Yuheng, congratulations on your engagement!"
These words, along with the sound of fireworks exploding, settled in his heart.
He stood there stunned for a long time before letting out a soft laugh.
Congratulations on your engagement, Jiang Xinglan!
Shen Yuheng smiled and pulled her into his arms again, kissing her without hesitation and deepening the kiss.
At this moment, he was absolutely certain that it was all true.
The star that was once out of reach, named "Jiang Xinglan," finally fell into his arms.
Those fragments of past star trails have, unknowingly, connected to form a dazzling trajectory.
That was a path leading to her.
It is also a trajectory leading to their future.
[End of text]
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