Chapter 30 Extra: The Proposal on the Ferris Wheel
After returning home, Xu Nianyi just wanted to laze around at home for a few days and enjoy the treatment of an emperor.
She was sunbathing on a rocking chair on the balcony when she suddenly came across a set of very charming photos—Suzhou hand-held wave paired with a retro cheongsam!
The blogger who shared the photos has a bright and elegant appearance. She has a perm with a finger wave hairstyle popular in the Republic of China era. Her clothes, which would normally look old-fashioned, now appear modern and retro. Her eyes are sparkling, her red lips are eye-catching, and she is full of charm.
"So beautiful!" she couldn't help but exclaim, and immediately shared the picture with her best friend Xi Yingying. "Yingying! Look at this! Let's go to Suzhou and take the same picture! A beauty in a cheongsam, just thinking about it makes my heart flutter!"
Xi Yingying had been itching to take photos of hers for a while, and immediately replied, "Ahhh! This hairstyle and this cheongsam are just too amazing! I have to take some!"
The two hit it off immediately, quickly finalized the itinerary, and booked the most popular perm auntie in Suzhou.
After picking up Xi Yingying at the train station, she bluntly told the two boys behind her, "What are you two grown men doing following my Niannian around every day? Go somewhere cool and stay there today. Today is a private time for us besties, so don't bother us!"
Xu Nian thought that she had been inseparable from Tan Chen and Fang Qihang almost every day for the past two months, and she longed to spend time alone with her best friends and talk about her feelings. So she suggested that Tan Chen and Fang Qihang find a place to have fun on their own.
But what she didn't expect was that this was actually a plan that the three of them had been plotting for a long time!
The Suzhou-style finger wave is currently very popular, and makeup shops on Pingjiang Road can provide one-stop service, offering cheongsams, makeup, and curling irons.
However, Xu Nianyi did not want such a template-like look.
The two found the old-fashioned hair salon in the alley where they had made an appointment. Two experienced aunties used hair rollers to create the look of landladys, then wrapped them in wet towels and sat them in the hot air machine for half an hour to coax them. Afterwards, they used hair gel to create the beautiful curves of finger waves.
Finally, they pinned on the handmade velvet flower accessories they had just bought from a roadside boutique, and their retro and elegant hairstyle was complete.
Then they went to a cheongsam shop and chose their favorite style from hundreds of cheongsams.
Xu Nianyi is the type of girl from a modest family, and she chose an elegant light pink long cheongsam with embroidered patterns.
Xi Yingying is a bright and charming type. She chose a cheongsam with bright red and dark green, which is not easy for most people to pull off, but it unexpectedly complemented her perfectly.
After applying exquisite makeup, the two women immediately looked as if they had stepped out of a Republican-era pictorial magazine: one a well-educated and sensible young lady from a prominent family, and the other a stunningly beautiful concubine.
They strolled along the bluestone paths of Pingjiang Road, lingering among the pavilions and waterside terraces of the Suzhou-style gardens.
The hired female photographer kept pressing the shutter, capturing the perfect fusion of the spring scenery of Jiangnan and the beautiful woman.
Meanwhile, Tan Chen was on the "Suzhou Eye" Ferris wheel by Jinji Lake, setting up a space capsule with the party organizers he had arranged.
He knew that Xu Nianyi wanted to ride the Ferris wheel with him and kiss him at the top so that their love could last forever.
So he chose to propose to her on the "Suzhou Eye," Asia's largest water Ferris wheel!
The unique design of this Ferris wheel is that when the capsule reaches its highest point of 128 meters, the Ferris wheel resembles an enormous wedding ring setting, while the capsule they are in resembles a sparkling diamond.
The official service offers professional marriage proposal packages, which are quite expensive, costing 3,888 yuan per round, with a minimum order of three rounds.
Tan Chen booked six laps without hesitation, carefully planning the purpose of each lap:
The first two laps are reserved for staff to set up the scene with bouquets and balloons;
On the third lap, he asked Xi Yingying to pretend to accompany the unaware Xu Nianyi to ride ahead.
On the crucial fourth lap, he will board the plane to give her a surprise and formally propose.
On the fifth lap, she could enjoy the drone show he had prepared for her from the air;
The sixth lap is used for staff to remove all the decorations.
Yes, in addition to proposing on the Ferris wheel, Tan Chen also contacted a drone show team on Jinji Lake to plan a nighttime confession.
The contact information of the person in charge was given to his best friend, Fang Qihang, who would send a signal when it was time to start.
Around 4 PM, the photoshoot for the two girls was successfully completed.
Xi Yingying glanced at the time and casually suggested, "Niannian, I heard that Moonlight Wharf over Jinji Lake is a great spot to watch the sunset. They also opened a huge Ferris wheel this year. Since we're already here, why don't we go check it out? Watching the sunset and the city lights from up there must be amazing!"
Xu Nianyi was naturally happy to oblige, "Sure!"
The two took a taxi to Moonlight Pier.
The setting sun cast a warm golden hue over the lake and the city skyline on the opposite shore.
The enormous "Suzhou Eye" Ferris wheel stands silently in the twilight, appearing exceptionally magnificent.
When buying the ticket, Xu Nianyi carefully read the introduction and was surprised to learn that this space capsule could actually accommodate 25 people.
Good heavens, she's socially awkward. How could she possibly pose for photos if she were crammed into a space with so many people? Just thinking about it makes me cringe.
But strangely, perhaps because it was a weekday, there weren't many tourists.
After eight people ahead of them boarded a cabin, the staff smiled and said to them, "Ladies, please wait a moment. Since there are few people, we pay more attention to the passenger experience. There's no need to share a cabin. If you're not in a hurry, you can take the next one."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nianyi was overjoyed.
Seeing that there were no other tourists queuing behind her, she even secretly prayed, "Please, please, please let us have a capsule to ourselves!"
Prayer really works!
Moreover, when their space capsule door slowly opened, the sight before her eyes made Xu Nianyi cover her mouth in surprise!
This is a dreamlike space that has been meticulously decorated!
A giant butterfly backdrop is decorated with various purple, white, and light pink artificial flowers and fresh flowers, while balloons of the same color float gently on the ground.
"My goodness!" Xi Yingying immediately put on her acting skills and exclaimed in surprise, "I heard that this Ferris wheel has several limited-edition themed cabins! Our luck is incredible! We actually got such a beautiful cabin by random!"
Xu Nianyi excitedly pulled her along, "Quick, quick! With such a fantastic set, it would be a shame not to take as many photos as possible! The 120 yuan tickets are a steal!"
So, the two beauties in cheongsams took photos to their hearts' content in this moving dream garden, facing the setting sun and the city silhouette draped in gold outside the window.
As the Ferris wheel began its descent, darkness fell, and landmarks on the other side of the lake, such as the Suzhou Center "Big Pants," lit up with various colored lights.
Xu Nianyi suggested, "Yingying, let's find a lakeside Western restaurant at Moonlight Wharf for dinner later, the view is so beautiful!"
However, when their spacecraft landed steadily at the bottom and the hatch slowly opened, Xu Nianyi's dinner plans were completely disrupted by the scene before her.
Outside the cabin door, Tan Chen stood there.
He changed into a well-tailored black suit in a modern Chinese style, his posture was upright, and his face showed obvious tension and solemnity. He was holding a bouquet of purple flowers in his hands.
Fang Qihang peeked out from behind him, his face beaming with barely suppressed excitement. He waved a karaoke board with the words "Tan Chen X Xu Nianyi" printed on it and shouted, "Surprise!"
Before Xu Nianyi could recover from her shock, Tan Chen and Fang Qihang, along with a violinist and two photographers carrying professional equipment, quickly entered the space capsule.
The cabin doors closed again, and the Ferris wheel began a new rotation.
Xu Nianyi looked at Xi Yingying beside her, who showed no surprise whatsoever, and instantly understood what "a private time with her best friend," "watching the sunset," and "being lucky enough to be assigned to a limited-slot cabin" meant...
This was not a coincidence at all, but a carefully planned "conspiracy" for her!
Overwhelmed with surprise and emotion, Xu Nianyi's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Tan Chen walked up to her, cupped her face in his hands, wiped away her tears, and began his confession.
"Niannian," his voice was slightly hoarse from nervousness.
"In the third grade of elementary school, when I was being bullied, you stood up for me despite being dirty. You were like a ray of sunshine that shone into my dark world. From that moment on, I wanted to be like a sunflower, always surrounding you."
"Junior high school was the sweetest time of my life. Because of tutoring classes, I had the opportunity to get to know you. We would push our bicycles together and walk slowly home from school; we would play countless games of Go together at the milk tea shop on the street corner... Those days were the brightest colors of my youth."
"Later, due to pressure from teachers and parents, I had to distance myself from you. During that time, seeing your hesitant eyes made me feel worse than anyone else. I wanted to protect you, but I never expected to break your heart... I'm sorry."
"After that, we went our separate ways. I thought our lives would never intersect again. Until this trip, thank you for being willing to accept me again, thank you for waiting for me, thank you for not holding grudges and giving me the opportunity to make up for past regrets..."
His voice grew increasingly firm, filled with genuine emotion.
"Along the way, we have seen the Milky Way and traversed snow-capped mountains and lakes, but in my eyes, none of the scenery can compare to you."
At that moment, the Ferris wheel reached its highest point of 128 meters. The entire night view of Suzhou unfolded below them, dazzling and spectacular, like a flowing Milky Way.
Tan Chen knelt on one knee, holding up the ring box in his hand, and a uniquely designed ring came into view.
The main stone is a clear sapphire, surrounded by diamonds that resemble winding vines, intertwining with the sapphire. This symbolizes both the emerald lake and starry sky they had seen together and their intertwined destinies.
"Xu Nianyi," he took a deep breath, summoning all his courage and love, and asked loudly, "Will you marry me? Let me spend the rest of my life protecting you and loving you!"
"I do! I do! Tan Chen, I do!" Xu Nianyi's tears finally broke free. She nodded vigorously and almost impatiently reached out her hand to him.
With trembling hands, Tan Chen carefully placed the ring, which symbolized their love and commitment, on the ring finger of her left hand.
The size fits perfectly.
"Give me a kiss! Give me a kiss!" Fang Qihang and Xi Yingying excitedly cheered from the sidelines, while the photographer faithfully recorded this happy moment.
Tan Chen stood up, embraced Xu Nianyi tightly with her face streaked with tears, and lowered his head to place a deep kiss on her cheek.
During the half-circle of the Ferris wheel's descent, they took countless sweet photos in this romantic space filled with flowers and balloons, guided by a photographer.
As the capsule approached the ground again, Xu Nianyi thought this ultimate romance was about to come to an end.
Tan Chen gently pulled her back as she was about to leave the cabin, saying, "Don't rush, there's another surprise."
The cabin door remained closed, and the Ferris wheel continued to rotate.
As they slowly ascended, their view opened up once more. Suddenly, tiny lights rose into the sky above Jinji Lake—a performance formation composed of hundreds of drones!
They arrange and change precisely in the night sky, like a paintbrush, depicting a series of love stories that are unique to them:
First, there is a yellow sunflower, symbolizing Tan Chen's devotion to Xu Nian as a sunflower follows the sun;
Then two beating red hearts appear, representing the two people's love for each other;
The lovely Cupid drew his bow and shot an arrow at their spaceship;
Then comes the warm four characters, "A Thought of Morning Light," which is a combination of their names;
Then there's their loyal companion on the journey, a small tank, which records the time they spent riding together.
The scene changes, and a romantic meteor shower falls from the night sky;
A giant "MARRY ME" illuminated the night sky, expressing his feelings;
Then a dazzling diamond ring appeared in the air, and below the ring, the initials of their names, "TC*XNY," emerged.
The diamond ring was then precisely slipped onto a virtual finger;
Finally, the drone captured the title of their video, which was also their most heartfelt confession to each other:
"A vast galaxy is not as beautiful as you."
Xu Nianyi leaned against Tan Chen's chest, watching the stunning and beautiful performance, and the tears she had just stopped flowing surged forth again.
She felt like the happiest person in the world.
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The Sol37 bar on the top floor of the W Suzhou Hotel offers a panoramic view of the nightscape of Jinji Lake from its terrace.
The four of them sat around a comfortable booth, raising their glasses in celebration.
"Congratulations to Boss Tan and Niannian!" Xi Yingying smiled and raised her cocktail. "May the lovers finally be united! My mission as an undercover agent is finally complete! I must sit at the head table at your wedding!"
Xu Nian raised her glass to toast her, "Of course! I was just worried you wouldn't have time to attend the banquet, since you're the bridesmaid!"
Fang Qihang joined in the fun, "Brother Tan, I, I, I must be the best man!"
Tan Chen clinked glasses with everyone, saying, "Of course."
They were immersed in their own joy, completely unaware of the ripples that their presence was creating in the online world.
That evening, locals strolling along Jinji Lake and tourists taking photos posted the stunning drone proposal video online, quickly going viral on social media.
"Holy crap! Which domineering CEO prepared this ultimate romantic gesture for his darling wife?!"
"I was there! I witnessed it with my own eyes! It was like a fairy tale come to life!"
"Alright, I have material for tonight's dream. Thanks to this unknown domineering CEO."
"The air is thick with the smell of money 666"
"What kind of girl would have such a love story? It's something you only see in novels."
"All this fancy stuff is so enviable! [crying][crying]"
The entire internet is curious about who the protagonists of this grand and romantic marriage proposal are.
After all, the videos only captured the night sky and did not show the proposal itself.
At this point, a long-time fan of "Yinian Jianghu" posted an edited speculative video and tagged Xu Nianyi.
The edited content consisted of the four characters "一念晨光" (Yi Nian Chen Guang) pieced together by drones, which fans knew was the name of their mobile bar.
Then there's a tank pattern, which is their vehicle for their road trip.
The phrase "A vast galaxy is not as good as you" is the title of a video of Xu Nianyi showing off her affection.
"Niannian, Boss Tan, so it's you guys?"
The video and the comments section of "Yinian Jianghu" instantly stirred up a huge wave of discussion.
"Nian nian nian! Was it you who got proposed to???"
"Aaaaaah! A groundhog screams! So all this fuss was prepared by Boss Tan for his wife!!"
"Congratulations! I've followed your love story all along, and it's truly heartwarming!"
"Where's the proposal video? Show it to my family! [Hehe]"
A large number of curious netizens flooded the "Yinian Jianghu" account, and the number of fans surged again. The private messages and comment section were completely flooded with the "proposal video".
However, the person involved was completely unaware and was still enjoying the pleasant evening breeze on the terrace.
Xi Yingying took a sip of her drink and glanced sideways at Fang Qihang. "Fang Qihang, I'm not trying to be mean, but look at how well those two have gotten together, and you're still hanging around like a third wheel every day. Your wattage is almost as high as the light from this big pair of thermal underwear!"
Fang Qihang chuckled, completely unconcerned. "As long as Brother Tan and Nianyi don't kick me out, I'm not leaving! Besides, without me as a third wheel, who will record these precious moments? Who will be the atmosphere-setter for them?"
Xu Nianyi was amused. She turned to Xi Yingying and advised, "Yingying, you should settle down and stop playing around. It would be so much better to have a serious relationship and settle down."
Xi Yingying waved her hand, "No, no, no, I'm not even 30 yet, I don't want to step into the grave of marriage. I'll just enjoy your sweet moments!"
It was late at night, and Xu Nianyi and Xi Yingying were whispering sweet nothings in their twin room. Finally, Tan Chen couldn't hold back any longer. She walked to Xi Yingying's door, and with a calm but firm expression, pulled the blushing Xu Nianyi back to her own room.
“It’s all been upgraded,” Tan Chen whispered in her ear, his breath warm. “Shouldn’t we sleep together with my sweet, soft wife?”
Xu Nianyi buried herself in his arms, too shy to speak, and could only nod gently.
The next day, Tan Chen messaged Fang Qihang privately, asking him to show Xi Yingying around Suzhou, as she and Xu Nianyi had other things to do.
Fang Qihang replied ambiguously, "I understand~"
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Xu Nianyi hesitated as she looked at the flood of comments and private messages in her account's backend.
She hasn't forgotten that she positions herself as a travel blogger, and her original intention is to share travel experiences and tips. She hopes that when fans enter her homepage, they can clearly see practical tips for various cities at a glance, rather than being interspersed with advertisements and her personal life.
But fans are so eager for the proposal video.
Fang Qihang suggested, "Nianyi, you can create a side account! Dedicated to sharing your daily love stories and snippets of life with Tan Ge. Fans who like it will naturally follow, which won't affect the positioning of your main account and will satisfy everyone's desire for sweet moments. Moreover, this kind of account can also take on some ads for couple's products, beauty and skincare products, and household goods in the future."
The idea was unanimously approved.
So Xu Nianyi immediately registered a new account called "Yinian Chenguang" and directed the new account to her main account "Yinian Jianghu".
Instantly, countless fans flooded into the alternate account.
Xu Nianyi released the edited Ferris wheel proposal video live, along with a complete drone performance video shot from high above.
The two videos quickly went viral, each garnering over a million likes, and the "One Thought of Morning Light" account saw its follower count soar to 620,000 in just a few days. Various brand collaboration offers targeting couples also poured in.
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