Chapter 252 Proposal
Sleepless Island... Sleepless Island, Xia Mian murmured softly. With each recitation, the wondrous feeling intensified, lingering in her heart and refusing to dissipate.
The same character "眠" (sleep) perfectly suits him.
Xia Mian immediately felt an urge to own the island.
But buying an island is too expensive, and after starting a family, the other member of the family needs to know about large expenses.
While the auctioneer was still giving his enthusiastic presentation, Xia Mian quickly called Zhou Pingchuan during a break:
"Brother Chuan, I'm sorry to have kept you from your work. I have something important to discuss with you. Can I have two minutes?"
Zhou Pingchuan was nowhere to be found; the background noise was chaotic, and he had to lower his voice to speak: "Okay, go ahead."
"It might sound a bit strange, but I found a small island overseas at a domestic auction, and the price was a bit high."
Zhou Pingchuan asked, "How tall?"
"Three hundred million."
"Okay, go ahead and buy it."
“...US dollars.” Xia Mian swallowed hard.
“Oh—” Zhou Pingchuan drawled, “That is indeed a bit expensive.”
Upon hearing this, Xia Mian's first reaction was: Zhou Pingchuan is in trouble.
Given Zhou Pingchuan's wealth, it's impossible for him to be stumped by three hundred million US dollars, unless the company's cash flow is in trouble.
His second reaction was that he wanted to stand by Zhou Pingchuan through thick and thin.
"Brother Chuan, is Kepler facing some financial difficulties lately? Please let me know if you need anything. The company settled my account a few days ago, and with my previous savings, I have about 40 to 50 million. Although it's just a drop in the bucket for you and won't make a big difference, it'll be good to have some cash flow for a couple of days."
Zhou Pingchuan was taken aback. He had said that he wanted the boy to act cute, but he didn't expect the boy to react like this. He felt a pang of tenderness in his heart.
But now is not the time for sentimentality. He asked, "Tell me about the location of that island you like, and the ownership situation."
"It's in the southwest of French Polynesia. The video looks amazing! As for the property rights... I didn't hear that earlier, but if it goes up for auction, there shouldn't be any disputes."
"Does it have a name? Let me check."
"It's called Sleepless Island... No need to check. I suddenly realized that the video shown at the scene had a filter, so the scenery probably wasn't as beautiful as it looked. Forget it, forget it, I've demystified it." Xia Mian made up a reason casually.
But then Zhou Pingchuan said, "Sleepless Island? How come it has the exact same name as my island?"
Xia Mian didn't react: "...Huh?"
"It seems you are very interested in this island. I can give it to you, but there will be a price to pay."
Xia Mian was completely stunned, being led by the nose by the other party: "What price?"
“Call me brother, or…” Zhou Pingchuan paused, then chuckled, “call me husband.”
Zhou Pingchuan spoke the last two words very softly and lightly, like the beautiful wings of a butterfly brushing against her earlobe. Xia Mian took the phone away, touched her earlobe, and found it burning hot.
But Zhou Pingchuan didn't give him a chance to process the information and continued to press, "So, do you agree to my conditions?"
Xia Mian closed her eyes with a look of resignation: "...Old..."
"Don't stay in the private room, come out and call slowly," Zhou Pingchuan interrupted Xia Mian.
As soon as he finished speaking, a waiter opened the door to the private room. Xia Mian walked out unsteadily, only to find that the video of Sleepless Island playing on the large screen behind the auction stage had changed.
It turned into an electronic invitation.
The invitation page is light blue and concisely lists a few key information: Date: Two months from now; Location: Sleepless Island; Event: Wedding Ceremony of Mr. Zhou Pingchuan & Mr. Xia Mian; Wedding Banquet to be prepared.
The auctioneer who had been on stage was changed to someone who couldn't pick him up from the airport or accompany him on his shopping spree because of an "important event".
“Xia Mian, you just bought all the wedding supplies I prepared for you,” Zhou Pingchuan looked up, his gaze finding his little one precisely, a smile playing on his lips, “Now that everything is ready, will you marry me?”
The moment he finished speaking, the orchestra began to play and flower petals filled the air.
Summer was completely immersed in a huge surprise and disbelief. She reached out her hand, and when the bright yellow rose petals fell into her palm and she felt their softness, she finally felt a sense of reality.
He glanced around the guest seats and saw that Cheng Qi, Dr. Wu, Uncle Wang, the butler... almost half of them were familiar faces, but he hadn't noticed them because he was busy taking pictures of what he liked.
So... this was an auction held specifically for him.
So... Zhou Pingchuan has prepared everything for the wedding, just waiting for him to "join the game".
Summer's sleep brought a sore nose, and something seemed to fill her chest and eyes, almost overflowing.
At this moment, Cheng Qi suddenly shouted from below, "Xia, you're not going to cry, are you? Agree first, then cry!"
Xia Mian swallowed back her soreness, and after a moment of stunned silence, seeing Zhou Pingchuan patiently waiting with his head tilted back, she burst out laughing again: "Yes, I'm willing."
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Next, the butler led the guests to the banquet hall next door, where the hosts had prepared a buffet dinner for the hardworking actors. It was a perfect night, so everyone drank and celebrated until they were completely drunk.
As the absolute star of the day, Xia Mian, arm in arm with Zhou Pingchuan, toasted each of the participating guests. Luckily, she had dressed up a bit today, or she would have definitely embarrassed herself!
After going around once, Xia Mian was already intoxicated. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he pulled Zhou Pingchuan back to the auction hall, stood on tiptoe, and kissed Zhou Pingchuan.
Zhou Pingchuan threw away his cane, grabbed the back of his head, and deepened the kiss.
When they parted, both of them were panting heavily. Xia Mian spoke intermittently: "How did you suddenly think of... doing all this? In my impression, you are more... pragmatic, only focusing on results, not like someone who would do fancy things."
Zhou Pingchuan chuckled lightly. What was he supposed to say?
Before he met Xia Mian, he was indeed pragmatic, valuing results over formalities. But people change, especially when facing someone they like, they always want to give that person better and more.
"I've said it before, you should have what others have. Handsome, are you satisfied with your proposal?"
"Satisfied! I love it! Super satisfied! Super love it! By the way, when did you buy that island?"
"The day after I realized my own feelings."
Xia Mian discovered the key point: "So... you bought this island especially for me! Even the name..."
“I named it. It originally belonged to you too.” When the contract was signed, Xia Mian’s name was written in the “Party A” section. He was just teasing Xia Mian.
Xia Mian stared unblinkingly at Zhou Pingchuan.
Oh no, what should I do? I want to kiss him again.
“I have a question too,” Zhou Pingchuan kissed the boy’s bright eyes, “Why didn’t you take pictures of the yachts and airplanes?”
Everything today is a gift from him to Xia Mian. He bought it long ago and was just waiting for Xia Mian to open the blind box.
“We’re family, so we only need enough transportation. Spending billions or even 2 billion is too wasteful and unnecessary,” Xia Mian replied in a particularly simple and honest manner.
Zhou Pingchuan was amused by the sudden display of simplicity and honesty. It was truly remarkable that his family's "money-shredding machine" could be so thrifty!
But he was also moved by his simplicity and honesty.
In Xia Mian's heart, they were already inseparable, like family.
Zhou Pingchuan closed his eyes and suddenly proposed to him for the second time: "Xia Mian, marry me."
What's wrong with this person? They're acting like a clingy, big dog.
Xia Mian answered him a second time without hesitation: "Okay."
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