Ring 2
The car slowly drove into the Chen family's gate, parked in the garage, and the two walked into the house together.
They were the last to arrive, and everyone in the room was already there.
After greeting each other one by one, they sat down.
Chen Jiahuan looked at the two men, looking exhausted, and asked with concern, "Did you drive here by yourselves?"
"Yes, Mom." Chen Qi'an said, "Sister Xiaoyou was driving."
Dong Qun couldn't sit still anymore and asked, "Why don't you hire a driver?! I told you before that you should hire a driver! You're so tired from going to and from get off work every day, what if something happens?!"
Although his words were clearly ones of concern, they sounded like a reprimand, which made people feel uncomfortable.
After Dongyou became an adult, he no longer spoiled his father and always confronted him directly.
This time was no exception, but because there were so many people, Dongyou gave him some face and didn't embarrass everyone: "It's not that easy to find a driver."
After saying that, he withdrew his gaze and gave Chen Qianan a faint smile.
Dong Qun knew that the child was warning him: know when to stop.
Dong Qun was so angry that he jumped up and down. He turned around and glared at Wang Huan, his eyes full of complaints: Look at her!
Wang Huan was already used to the two of them. He skillfully gave Dong Qun a soothing look and chimed in, "Xiao You, if you really can't find it now, you can ask Uncle Lan to go there first. He can come back when he finds it."
This situation had happened to them many times before. Wang Huan usually chose who to side with based on her own opinion, and she felt like they were training her to be a master of balancing the two.
Dongyou could confront her father without restraint, but she couldn't confront her mother. First, she always felt sorry for her mother, and second, her father always acted like he would get angry if she "bullied" her mother - of course, Dongyou didn't think he would do anything, he was just pretending.
So I could only accept my mother's suggestion for winter travel.
Before they could even sit down, the Chen family's cook came over to say that the meal was ready. The group moved to the dining table and continued chatting.
Not long after they sat down, the sharp-eyed Zhang Ruye noticed the shining ring on Dong You's hand and immediately teased, "When did you buy the ring? It's so beautiful."
After saying that, she looked at Chen Qian'an's hand again and found that it was bare and empty.
Her expression gradually grew serious, a hint of accusation in her voice. "What's going on? That's not a wedding ring on Xiaoyou's hand? No... Xiaoyou's wearing it on his left ring finger! What are you guys up to?"
There was a moment of embarrassment. Dong You realized that he had forgotten to take off the ring, and he was upset that he had ruined the surprise. At the same time, he was thinking about how to explain it to the old lady.
Dong You was unable to utter a word for a long time before Chen Qi'an said calmly, "I took off my ring when I was taking a shower and forgot to put it on again."
This is how I got away with it.
But they all knew in their hearts that Chen Qi'an did not take off the ring that he forgot to wear when taking a shower.
However, the old lady's expression finally softened, and the dinner table became a happy scene again.
This is Chen Qi'an's 26th birthday.
It's strange to say, although he was born in early summer when the heat is about to begin, his temperament is calm and not at all as passionate as summer.
Twenty-six years old is not that important. When Dong You turned twenty-six, she didn't make as much fanfare as Chen Qi'an did. She just went home and had a simple meal, not even a cake.
The same is true for Chen Qixiao.
However, it’s not that the family members are partial or don’t care. It’s because these two children take their work too seriously and are unwilling to spend time on small things like “celebrating birthdays”.
Only Chen Qi'an, only Chen Qi'an had the time to celebrate his birthday properly. And only on Chen Qi'an's birthday would Chen Qixiao and Dongyou be willing to set aside their precious time.
The meal was a pleasant one, as the topics of conversation were mostly the same. Some of the topics were even recited by the children present from childhood.
After dinner, we went to the living room as usual to eat fruit, watch TV and continue chatting.
Everyone took out gifts to give to Chen Qian'an.
The old people were more generous and gave out several big, thick red envelopes.
His parents gave him a letter and a high-end suit, and scolded him for never buying formal clothes and that the clothes he bought never cost more than ten thousand yuan.
Dong You's parents gave him a cufflink they bought at an auction. It was a fashionable item designed by a famous designer.
Chen Qixiao gave him a fountain pen, which was also bought at an auction. It even made the entertainment news at the time because the price was so high. However, since it was a charity auction, it was not a big deal.
Everyone turned their eyes to Dong You, looking forward to what kind of gift she would give to her husband.
Chen Qi'an's eyes also showed a hint of expectation.
Dong You touched his nose and took out a book from his commuter bag in full view of everyone.
Everyone came forward to take a look:
...It turned out to be an English book for the doctoral exam.
Liu Yang was the first to laugh out loud, saying, "Xiao You, why are you still the same as when you were little? Hahaha, always giving Xiao An books! The bookshelf in Xiao An's room is full of books you gave him, hahahaha!"
Looking at his grandmother who was laughing so hard that she fell backwards, Chen Qi'an shouted helplessly: "Grandma..."
Liu Yang stopped laughing immediately and panted, "Oh...you're not allowed to say it...Okay...haha...Okay, grandma won't laugh or say it anymore..."
Chen Qi'an looked at the blue-covered book with a complicated expression and said seriously, "Thank you."
In fact, he still felt a little lost, but he hid it so well that no one noticed.
It was already half past nine when they walked out of the Chen family's gate. The wind was a little cold at this time, and it gave goose bumps on their arms.
"Let me drive." Chen Qian'an walked around to the driver's seat and stopped Dong You's hand from opening the door.
Dong You glanced at him and said, "No need. I can do it. Just sit still."
"It's okay, let me drive. You drove when we came here, so it's my turn to drive when we go back."
Looking at Chen Qi'an's eyes, Dong You knew that he couldn't get rid of him. It had been like this since he was a child. Although Chen Qi'an had always been a non-competitive person, as long as he had set his mind to something, he would basically never give up.
Don't be fooled by his gentle appearance, he is actually a very stubborn person inside.
Dong You stepped back and compromised, "Okay, okay, you open it, you open it."
Chen Qi'an watched Dong You get in the car and close the door with a snap. He was about to turn the key when Dong You stopped him: "Hey - wait."
Chen Qi'an immediately stopped what he was doing and turned to give her a questioning look: "Huh?"
Looking into his eyes, Dongyou actually felt nervous.
She noticed her heart pounding, her palms sweating, and her mouth drooling.
Dong You closed her eyes and swallowed. After calming down, she opened her eyes. Chen Qi'an saw the light in her eyes and said solemnly, "Actually, I have a gift for you."
Chen Qi'an unconsciously tightened his grip on the key, his mind racing with thoughts and a guess. But then another voice suddenly spoke up, telling him not to overthink things. The more he expected, the more likely he would be disappointed.
He also swallowed secretly, his throat tightened, and asked carefully: "What is it?"
Dongyou opened the glove box in front of him and took out a fluffy box.
Chen Qi'an stared at the small object, his heart almost pounding. Soon, he calmed down: Maybe it's a watch?
It was really strange. It wasn't a big deal, but Dong You's voice couldn't help but tremble: "Xiao An."
What? It's like a marriage proposal.
This is the voice of both of them.
“Pah.”
A shining silver ring stood quietly in the box. There was a small groove next to it, and it was obvious that there was a ring there originally.
This ring is very special. There are two gaps in the center of it, and under the gaps are two small black diamonds, which make it look like there is a lop-eared puppy in the middle. Outside the "puppy face" is a circle of transparent diamonds inlaid, which are arranged in an orderly manner. It is not exaggerated, but makes the ring very shiny.
Chen Qi'an remained silent, his expression unchanged. Unsure whether he liked it or not, Dong You tentatively asked, "Shall I bring it to you?"
She saw the person in front of her nodding blankly, but his ears were red.
She curled her lips and carefully put the ring on him slowly and carefully until it reached the last knuckle. After putting it on, she was reluctant to let go, holding his hand and looking at it again and again, very happy.
Why is this hand so beautiful?
"What about yours?" Chen Qian'an asked suddenly.
Dong You fumbled around in her pocket, preparing to put it on herself, but Chen Qi'an extended his beautiful, fair, and delicate right hand in front of her.
What long fingers! This is my first reaction to winter travel.
His second reaction was to look up at Chen Qian'an. His expression was indifferent, but there was a kind of magic in it. Dong You didn't even think about it before he put the ring in his palm.
Chen Qi'an looked at her with a smile that was like an aphrodisiac to Dong You. Then, he pulled up her left hand, pinched the ring with three fingers, and slowly pushed it in.
When he put on the ring, he lowered his head slightly, so that Dongyou could not see his eyes and mouth, but only his soft hair. Realizing that the ring was already on, he could not help but stretched out his right hand and gently rubbed the fluffy black hair.
So soft.
Chen Qian'an looked up in surprise.
Dongyou came to her senses and wondered if all boys had this strange idea that "a man's head shouldn't be touched." She immediately pulled her hand back, gave him a smile, and wanted to say "excuse me."
Before their lips parted, Chen Qi'an grabbed her wrist, nodded slightly, placed her palm firmly on his head, and said, "You can touch it."
After a half-second pause, he continued, "You can touch it."
Before Dongyou could react, his hand had already subconsciously scratched lightly.
She smiled and said, "Good boy."
Even without seeing her expression, Chen Qian'an could hear the deep smile in her tone, so Dong You watched Chen Qian'an's ears turn redder.
Dong You took her hand away, bent her index finger and lifted his chin, so that his handsome face appeared in front of her with an upward gaze.
This always snow-white face was now covered with a faint blush. Dong You said with a smile: "Are you embarrassed?"
Chen Qi'an lowered his eyes and looked to the other side, not at her.
Dong You's eyes were fixed on his crimson lips.
Subconsciously, Dongyou licked the corner of his lips.
I kind of want to kiss you.
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