Chapter 28 Sapphire and White Moonlight [End of Main Text]
Xu Nianyi's social media account, "Yinian Jianghu," has surpassed 1.4 million followers in the past two months thanks to its consistently high-quality content output and positive word-of-mouth from fans.
This was not a stroke of luck that came overnight.
Instead, she insisted on using her camera to record the results of her journey.
Her videos not only feature stunning scenery, unique local cuisine, and novel photo experiences, but also detailed travel guides and candid warnings against certain types of travel.
Those netizens and fans who tried it according to her recommendation left comments saying they had a great experience.
Those netizens with a rebellious streak insisted on visiting the places she avoided, but eventually they had to admit in the comments that the blogger "Yinian Jianghu" was really saving money and avoiding pitfalls for her fans.
Sincerity has become the most shining label of her account, resulting in extremely high fan loyalty and steady growth.
Recently, countless fans have been lurking on her account, eagerly awaiting her return from her Northwest China loop trip so they can compile a detailed travel guide and combine it with a six or seven-day holiday during the May Day holiday.
However, before fans could even get the walkthrough they were waiting for, they were unexpectedly hit with a "dog food attack" (a term used to describe public displays of affection).
A video titled "A Thousand Miles of Stars Is Not as Good as You" was quietly posted on her account.
This is a labor of love that Xu Nianyi painstakingly edited over three nights.
She doesn't actually know how to edit; it's just a splicing of many clips.
In the old city of Kashgar, she was dressed in the gorgeous red dress of a Uyghur princess. Her smile as she turned her head in a century-old alley attracted the attention of a noble prince who stopped and gazed at her.
At sunset in Mingsha Mountain, a cowboy from the West reaches out to a Western dancer who has fallen to the ground and kisses her lightly amidst the dazzling fireworks that resemble seven-colored auspicious clouds.
Beside the sapphire-blue Emerald Lake, he carried her steadily on his back and spun her around, planting a kiss on her cheek;
On the swing by the highly saturated apple-green salt lake, she stood behind him, gently pushing him along, his eyes filled with a doting and cherishing look she had never seen before.
On the "Sky Mirror" of Chaka Salt Lake, they strolled hand in hand, their reflections mirroring each other, as if walking on clouds;
Along a tributary of the Yellow River, they bent down together and returned small fish to Mother Yellow River.
Scenes from ancient and modern times are interspersed freely, with hazy and beautiful transition effects, accompanied by an ethereal and fateful instrumental piece, creating a sense of destiny and ultimate romance that transcends a thousand years.
This is more than just a travel montage; it's more like a condensed, beautiful love story short film exclusively for Xu Nianyi and Tan Chen.
At the end of the video, Xu Nianyi displays a line of small white text on a black screen.
"The most beautiful scenery on the journey is meeting you again."
The comment section erupted, filled with a sea of blessings, envy, and playful banter.
"This is dog abuse! Is this something you can watch for free?"
"Sweet from Xinjiang to Qinghai! What an amazing love story!"
"This isn't a travel vlog! It's a love documentary, it's so sweet!"
"Did the blogger save the world in her past life? Her boyfriend is outrageously handsome and can even mix drinks!"
"!"
The dog died.
"The editing! The soundtrack! The sense of destiny!"
"After watching this, I want to fall in love!"
"It turns out there really are people who live the life I dream of, possessing the love and freedom I yearn for."
"Looking for the same itinerary! Looking for the same boyfriend! (I know I can't have the latter, sob sob)"
The number of likes for this video skyrocketed, quickly surpassing 2 million.
This also led to all of Xu Nianyi's previous videos being unearthed by both new and old fans, resulting in a surge in likes and comments.
The number of fans has seen explosive growth, jumping from 1.4 million to 2.26 million, and it continues to rise.
The direct impact of her sudden fame was that Xu Nianyi's previously relatively quiet business cooperation email address was instantly flooded with messages.
Various collaboration invitations came in like snowflakes:
Popular cities have invited them to participate in local trunk markets, creating trendy mobile bar photo spots;
An MCN agency is interested in signing them, promising top-tier traffic support;
Some brands are seeking collaborations for live-streaming e-commerce, offering attractive prices;
The city's cultural and tourism bureau has extended an official invitation, hoping they can film promotional videos to promote local tourism.
A film and television company was attracted by the two's good looks and chemistry, and wanted to invite them to film a short drama.
A car brand wants us to include subtle product placement in their future travel videos...
That evening, while the three of them were having dinner at a restaurant, Xu Nianyi brought up the matter seriously.
She put down her chopsticks and looked intently at the two men opposite her.
"The account's success today isn't solely due to my efforts, but rather the result of the collective hard work of the three of us. Without Tan Chen's company, I might have turned back home much sooner. Without Hang Ge's filming, relying solely on my phone wouldn't have been enough to capture the magnificence of nature, nor would there have been any scenes of Tan Chen and me interacting." She remained keenly aware of these things. "Therefore, I'd like to hear your opinions on which business collaborations we should accept. All profits will be split equally among the three of us."
"I don't want it." Tan Chen refused almost immediately, her tone calm but firm. "It's all thanks to your hard work, you can keep it for yourself."
Fang Qihang waved his hand dismissively, "That's right, don't be shy with me! This account is your hard work, you've been the one who insisted on shooting videos and staying up all night to edit them. I'm just here to hang out, you can handle everything, you don't need to share any of the money with me!"
Xu Nianyi insisted, "No way! Even brothers should keep clear accounts. Hang-ge, you're not working and just playing around, you can't just sit around and do nothing, can you? I'll transfer the money directly to your Alipay account later!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Qihang chuckled, adopting a slightly tech-savvy Versailles-like demeanor, "Hey, who said I'm living off my past achievements? I've got skills, you know! I haven't been idle on the road, taking on some freelance work, writing code for my former company and a few smaller companies, fixing system vulnerabilities. I'm earning just as much as I did working full-time back then! Don't worry about me!"
Xu Nian was stunned and looked at Tan Chen.
Tan Chen gently squeezed her hand and whispered, "My bar has always been operating very stably."
Although he spoke subtly, Xu Nianyi only belatedly realized that Tan Chen's bar was the largest in Yangzhou, with annual profits of several million yuan, and that his father's logistics company had already gone public.
Xu Nian slumped her shoulders and muttered softly, "Sigh... so it turns out I'm the only poor one, relying on this blogging career to make a living."
Looking at her adorable appearance, a gentle smile appeared in Tan Chen's eyes. He tightened his grip on her hand and said very seriously, "Everything that's mine is yours. My whole being is yours too."
After dinner, Xu Nianyi knocked on Tan Chen's door.
The door opened, and Tan Chen, who had just finished showering, still had damp hair.
"Baby," she poked her head in, "I found out there's a place in the suburbs of Lanzhou where, if we're lucky, we can see the Milky Way! Want to go check it out? Just the two of us!"
Tan Chen naturally wouldn't refuse.
The two drove to a secluded spot away from the city lights.
The stars in the night sky were exceptionally clear and dense.
They brought out two camping chairs and set them up on the grass.
Xu Nian sat down, leaned comfortably against the back of the chair, and prepared to look up at the starry sky, but noticed that Tan Chen next to her did not sit down.
He stood before her, his figure appearing exceptionally tall and imposing under the starry sky.
Then, under Xu Nianyi's questioning gaze, he slowly and solemnly knelt down on one knee.
Xu Nianyi's mind went blank for a moment with a "buzz"!
My heart started pounding like a drum!
No way!!! He proposed so soon??? Ahhhhh!!! I wasn't prepared at all! I haven't even put on makeup yet! Such an important, historic moment, and he didn't even have Hang Ge filming it! Ahhhhh!
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, making her feel a mix of surprise, panic, and a touch of regret.
However, what happened next disappointed her.
Tan Chen opened the lid of the jewelry box in her hand. Inside was not a ring, but a pair of sapphire earrings.
The gemstone's color was deep and pure, much like the salt lake they saw at Emerald Lake.
"I was afraid proposing would be too sudden for you, and I wasn't prepared enough." Tan Chen's voice was particularly deep and clear in the quiet night, each word striking Xu Nianyi's heart. "This is my token of love. Baby, will you officially become my girlfriend?"
Xu Nianyi felt her heart melting.
Without the slightest hesitation, she nodded hastily, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.
"Yes! I'm willing! A hundred times willing, a thousand times willing! I've been waiting to say this for so many, many years!"
Tan Chen's eyes were filled with an extremely gentle smile.
"Then I'll help you put it on." He carefully took out one of the earrings and gently put it on her earlobe.
When he picked up the second earring, Xu Nianyi suddenly reached out and gently stopped him.
She looked at him and said, "I see you have pierced ears too. Here, put this one on. I'll help you."
A token of love should be given to each person.
Tan Chen's smile deepened, and he obediently lowered his head.
Xu Nianyi took the small earring, her fingertips trembling slightly, and held her breath as she solemnly put it on for him.
Under the starlight, the matching sapphire earrings on their earlobes shone brightly, like stars twinkling in the night sky.
"Baby," Xu Nianyi murmured softly, with a hint of coquetry, "Now, I want to have a drink to celebrate."
Tan Chen got up and walked to the trunk. He didn't ask her what she wanted to drink, but instead started preparing it on his own.
In the darkness, the crisp sound of ice cubes clinking and the subtle rustling of wine being poured could be heard.
Not long after, he turned back, holding a glass of wine in his hand.
Xu Nian looked at the glass of wine clearly. It was a clear, flawless white, crystal clear, and inside the glass was a lifelike yellow crescent moon, carefully carved from candied fruit.
He handed her the glass of wine.
“This drink is called ‘White Moonlight’,” Tan Chen’s voice rang out in the silence, deep and magnetic, carrying a sense of maturity and sincerity that had transcended time. “I’ve been preparing this for you in my heart for many years. I’ve wanted to make it for you for a very, very long time.”
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