Chapter 198: Waiting for the Good Time
Wei Wuxian huddled on the sofa, watching Lan Wangji nod repeatedly at the other end of the phone, his tone unusually gentle. After hanging up, he immediately leaned over, his eyes sparkling. "Is this Lin Yan's parents calling? What did they say? Is it about…"
"Yeah." Lan Wangji put down his phone, his fingertips stroking the edge of the teacup, a faint smile in his eyes, "Lin Yan's father said that Lin Yan wants to get engaged to Si Zhui first, and asked for our opinion."
“I knew it!” Wei Wuxian slapped his thigh, grinning like a child who’d just stolen some candy. “This kid’s finally got it! Seeing how much he cares about Si Zhui, I think he should have reached this point a long time ago!”
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something and leaned closer to Lan Wangji, asking quietly, "What did you say? Did you agree?"
"Yes." Lan Wangji nodded, his tone calm but with approval. "We have watched Lin Yan grow up. He has good character and outstanding abilities. Most importantly, his feelings for Si Zhui are genuine."
From the timid Si Zhui when he first arrived at Yunshen Pavilion to the graceful young man he is today, Lin Yan has always been there for him. He was the one who stood in front of Si Zhui when he was bullied, patiently guided him when he was lost, disciplined him with anger and pain when he made mistakes, and even took the knife for Si Zhui without hesitation in a critical moment... Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian witnessed it all.
Especially during that confrontation in the alley, the wound on Lin Yan's arm completely freed Lan Wangji from any remaining concerns. Someone willing to risk their life to protect Si Zhui was a man worthy of trust.
"I told you, Lin Yan is a reliable kid!" Wei Wuxian grinned from ear to ear. "Thinking back to when Si Zhui first transferred to another school, it was Lin Yan who offered to stay with him at the same high school, fearing he'd get hurt. Now he's thinking of getting engaged to give Si Zhui a sense of security. Wow, he's much smarter than some of those blockheads."
Lan Wangji glanced at him helplessly, not responding, but deep down he agreed. He had always worried that Sizhui might feel insecure due to his childhood experiences, but now that someone as attentive and determined as Lin Yan was watching over him, he and Wei Wuxian could finally rest assured.
"By the way, should we have a grand engagement ceremony?" Wei Wuxian began to think. "Si Zhui has never experienced anything like this in his life. We need to make it a grand occasion for him, so that everyone knows that our Si Zhui is loved and cared for!"
"Let's do as Lin Yan wants," Lan Wangji said. "He said he wanted to prepare it himself and give Si Zhui a surprise. We just need to cooperate."
“That’s fine.” Wei Wuxian nodded, then suddenly sighed, “Time flies so fast! In the blink of an eye, our Sizhui is getting engaged…”
As he spoke, his eyes reddened. He took Lan Wangji's hand and whispered, "Do you think Sizhui will be nervous? Do you want us to talk to him in advance?"
"No need." Lan Wangji patted the back of his hand. "Lin Yan will take care of it. Besides, this is a good thing. He should experience this joy himself."
As they were talking, the sound of a door opening could be heard from the entrance. Si Zhui walked in, bag on his back, with an unconcealable smile on his face. Seeing Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian, his eyes lit up and he subconsciously put his hands behind his back.
"Daddy, father."
Wei WuXian immediately noticed the gleaming ring on his ring finger and teased him, "What are you so happy about? Your mouth is almost grinning from ear to ear."
Si Zhui's face flushed instantly, and he stammered, "Nothing... nothing..."
Lan Wangji looked at his nervous yet happy expression, the smile in his eyes deepened, but his tone remained calm: "Did Lin Yan tell you?"
Si Zhui was stunned for a moment and looked at him in surprise: "Father, you know?"
“Yes, Lin Yan’s parents called.” Wei Wuxian walked over, took Si Zhui’s hand, and smiled gently when he saw the ring. “Do you like it?”
Si Zhui nodded vigorously, his eyes red and his voice choked with sobs: "I like it... Daddy, Father, you... don't object?"
"Silly boy, what are you objecting to?" Wei Wuxian ruffled his hair. "Lin Yan is a good match. We couldn't be happier."
Lan Wangji also came over and looked at Sizhui, his tone gentle but full of expectation: "Now that you're engaged, you're adults. You need to be more sensible and cherish each other more. Got it?"
"Yeah!" Si Zhui nodded vigorously, tears falling, but this time they were tears of joy and relief.
He had always worried that his father and dad would object, but he didn't expect that they had already recognized Lin Yan and were even happy for him.
Wei WuXian wiped his tears and said with a smile, "Alright, stop crying. What do you want to eat tonight? Daddy will make it for you. Consider it a celebration."
"I want to eat sweet and sour fish!" Si Zhui said immediately. That was Lin Yan's favorite dish and the joy he most wanted to share with his family.
"Okay, let's make sweet and sour fish."
The sound of cooking soon emanated from the kitchen. In the living room, Lan Wangji stared out the window at the moonlight gently shimmering on the magnolia tree in the courtyard. He remembered Si Zhui sleeping as a child, clutching the mahogany rabbit, and Lin Yan's anxiety when he first brought the injured Si Zhui home. Suddenly, he felt that all his waiting and guarding had finally paid off.
Si Zhui has found someone he can entrust his life to, and Lin Yan has also found the light he wants to protect.
That's good.
As the night deepened, the table was filled with food, and the aroma of sweet and sour fish filled the air. Si Zhui looked at his father and daddy beside him, thinking of Lin Yan, who might also be preparing something at this moment, and felt warm and satisfied.
He looked down at the ring on his ring finger and smiled softly.
It turns out that being blessed by everyone feels so happy.
And this happiness has just begun.
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