Xiang Zhilan chuckled, thinking he was about to say something.
Seeing that she actually smiled, Luo Che's mood also improved, and he said, "I'm telling you the truth. I'm not saying this because I like you or to flatter you. If you don't believe me, you can take Su Yan's old photos and ask a few people on the street. You're definitely prettier. There's no need to bring up any difference in personal aesthetics."
Xiang Zhilan smiled, her eyes crinkling, her mood brightening. She said self-satisfiedly, "Of course, I've always thought so."
“That’s right. Those people are just blind. Why should you care about the blind man’s eyes?” Luo Che reached out and rubbed her head, saying, “This confident you is the you I know.”
"You mean narcissism, right?" Xiang Zhilan teased him lightly.
Luo Che smiled; as long as she was happy, he was happy.
Looking at Luo Che's smile, Xiang Zhilan thought of Shen Muzhi's coldness and ruthlessness, as well as the sounds of him and Bai Yutong making love on the phone.
Her laughter faltered, her expression becoming somewhat dazed, and she blurted out, almost as if possessed, "A-Che, do you still want to marry me?"
Luo Che was stunned. Did those words mean...?
"Yes, of course I want to," he answered without hesitation.
Xiang Zhilan pursed her lips tightly: "Then we..."
Suddenly, Xiao Kui's voice interrupted her, "Mommy, I need to pee."
Xiang Zhilan immediately snapped out of her daze, realizing what she had almost said. She picked up Xiao Kui and coaxed her, "Hold on a little longer, let's go home to use the toilet."
Xiao Kui nodded, then drowsily lay down on Xiang Zhilan.
Luo Che got out of the car, walked to the back seat, and picked up Hengheng.
They took the two children upstairs. Hengheng was still sleeping, and Xiaokui fell asleep again after using the toilet.
After settling the two children to sleep in the bedroom, Xiang Zhilan went to the kitchen to make Luo Che a cup of tea.
Luo Che stared intently at Xiang Zhilan.
Xiang Zhilan sat down on the sofa next to her and said, "Thank you so much for today. When the photos are developed, you can pick out a few too."
“Then I’ll have to be careful. The works of a great photographer might be priceless in the future,” Luo Che said with a smile, taking a sip of his tea.
Xiang Zhilan smiled, feeling a little embarrassed about what she had said in the car earlier. Afraid that he would bring it up again, she wanted to say something unimportant to distract him.
After chatting about all sorts of random topics, Luo Che finally understood what she meant, and his expectations were dashed once again.
However, he still laughed and said, "You don't need to be so nervous. I know that what you said in the car was just a moment of frustration and you said it without thinking. I won't take it seriously."
"I'm sorry, A-Che, I'm so sorry." Xiang Zhilan was annoyed that she had hurt Luo Che again. He was so good to her, and she had no way to repay him.
"Okay, don't be like this, I'm really fine." Luo Che smiled gently, took out a White Rabbit candy from his pocket, which Xiao Kui had given him today, and handed it to her, saying, "I hate seeing you sad the most. You're really letting me down like this. Have a piece of candy and smile."
"You think I'm some kind of little sunflower to be coaxed?" Xiang Zhilan couldn't help but laugh, feeling very grateful to Luo Che.
"That's right, you look so beautiful when you smile, why are you frowning?" Luo Che glanced at the time and, seeing that it was getting late, got up to say goodbye.
If he didn't leave soon, he was afraid that his disappointment would be impossible to hide even with a smile.
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