Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The college entrance examination lasted for two days. The night of the last day, Qiao Aiyun had already prepared dinner at home and was waiting to celebrate the end of the exam. A few of Song Fengwanâs classmates had organized a gathering and invited her before the exam, but she didnât go.
Qiao Aiyun had even specially bought her a bouquet of flowers and booked movie tickets. She had also ordered a vacation package for a hot spring resort to let Song Fengwan relax fully.
Qiao Aiyun would naturally accompany her throughout the entire time, so even though Fu Chen wanted to join, there was nothing he could do.
After the college entrance examination ended, Song Fengwan was on holiday for close to three months. Fu Chen had already planned to bring her out to play, so he wasnât in a hurry to be with her and was fine waiting for a few days.
But plans were never able to keep up with changes.
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After the exam ended, the invigilator collected all the exam papers and counted them before letting the students leave. Song Fengwan opened her thermos flask, and when warm water entered her throat, her whole body felt warm.
She had never felt so relaxed. She followed the crowd out of the school and immediately saw Qiao Aiyun waiting under a tree.
In her hands was a bouquet of lilies. âItâs finally over.â
Qiao Aiyun handed the flowers to her and took her bag from her. She had already thought it through. Regardless of what Song Fengwanâs results were, she didnât want her to retake the examination. It was too tough.
âThank you, Mom.â The sudden relief of stress made her entire body feel light and fluttery.
âSince the exam is over, donât think about it anymore. Letâs go home and eat.â During this period of time, Qiao Aiyun hadnât had a single good nightâs sleep. She had been worried about Song Fengwanâs examination even during her sleep.
âWhereâs Uncle Yan?â Song Fengwan was used to having the two of them picking her up together.
âHeâs at home.â Qiao Aiyun helped carry Song Fengwanâs bag as they walked home together. âWanwan, thereâs something I want to tell you.â
âMhm?â
âYour father has been sentenced, and he wants to see you. I was afraid of affecting your exam, so I never told you. If you want to go visit him, I can get someone to arrange it.â
At the moment, Song Jingren was already in prison, and visits needed to go through the procedures.
Song Fengwan bit her lip and hugged the flower bouquet in her arms tightly.
She blamed and even hated Song Jingren slightly. Thinking back on everything that had happened last year, she felt as if it was all a dream.
There were some things best not spoken in front of Yan Wangchuan, so Qiao Aiyun had deliberately come alone.
Only upon entering the community did Song Fengwan smile and say with red eyes, âSure. Iâll go see him.â
At the bottom of her heart, Qiao Aiyun was unwilling for the two of them to meet, but Song Fengwan wasnât young anymore, so she had to let her make the decision. âOkay, Iâll get someone to arrange it later.â
Song Fengwan nodded.
When they reached the door, Qiao Aiyun took out her key and opened the door. The moment she opened the door, she was stunnedâ¦
âMom, why arenât you going in?â Song Fengwan was secretly texting Fu Chen on her phone and almost bumped into Qiao Aiyunâs back.
She turned her head to look into the house and was dumbfounded.
The house was full of red balloons and red roses, and even the few pots of devilâs ivy in the house had red ribbons hanging on them. The house decor looked festive, and the floor had flower petals scattered all overâ¦
The rich fragrance of roses hit Song Fengwanâs face, and her heart skipped a beat.?This isâ¦
âWhat is Yan Wangchuan doing? I asked him to tidy up the house a little. Why did he do this?!â Qiao Aiyun had been too focused on Song Fengwan these few days, so she hadnât cleaned up the house properly.
Just a moment ago, the two of them had gone out together. She had even specially bought a few bouquets of flowers and asked Yan Wangchuan to put them in vases when he returned home.
I was only away for an hour. How did the house turn into this?
I did say I wanted the house to look more festive.
But why does it seem like weâre getting married?
Just as she entered the house, Yan Wangchuan walked out from the side with a bouquet of roses in his handsâ¦
Song Fengwan stood at the door and hugged the lilies tightly.?Oh my godâ¦
Heâs dressed like this and even decorated the entire house. Is he going toâ¦?
Yan Wangchuan was wearing a well-tailored suit, a white shirt, and a dark floral tie. He looked refreshing, and his entire person seemed very smart and capable.
It was already evening. The dim light from the crystal chandelier in the living room shone on his expressionless face and set off his red ears.
Before Qiao Aiyun could react, a certain someone knelt in front of her with a thump, holding a black box with a large diamond ring inside.
âYouâ¦â Qiao Aiyun subconsciously looked at Song Fengwan beside her and blushed. âWhat are you doing?â
âProposing.â Yan Wangchuan looked serious.
âThenâ¦â Qiao Aiyun didnât expect him to do this and was extremely nervous.
But after a certain someone knelt down, he remained silent and was in a daze, making her feel extremely awkward.
âIâ¦â Yan Wangchuan had thought of many things to say to her beforehand, but when he really proposed, he couldnât speak a single word.
âHuh?â Qiao Aiyun stared at him.?Iâve never seen someone so inarticulate.
Yan Wangchuan took a deep breathâ¦
He stuffed the flowers into Qiao Aiyunâs arms and put the diamond ring on her finger.
Song Fengwan stood at the side, dumbfounded.
Youâre proposing like this?
Truly awesome.
Qiao Aiyun was dumbfounded with the ring on her finger while a certain someone stood in front of her like a block of wood, with a flushed face.
âItâs already June.â
Qiao Aiyun looked down at the diamond ring. She didnât know what to feel.
âWanwanâs college entrance exam is over. You can consider our matter now.â
Qiao Aiyun let out a muffled laugh. Actually, during her hospital stay, she had already thought things through. At her age, it didnât matter if the proposal was grand or not, and it didnât matter if he was inarticulate or not. The most important thing was that he genuinely loved her.
Besides, while hospitalized due to her leg injury, she hadnât been able to wash her hair for more than a week. He had already seen her ugliest look, yet he still took care of her without hesitation. What else could she say?
âOkay.â She nodded and took a step forward to hug him.
âWith June as the deadline, you and I will marry.â
â¦
Song Fengwan didnât expect to be greeted with a wave of public displays of affection right after her college entrance exam ended.
After dinner, the three of them went out to watch a movie. After sending Song Fengwan home, the two of them went out again.
Song Fengwan was wearing earphones and cleaning the house while complaining to Fu Chen. â⦠When the door opened, I was dumbfounded. There were rose petals all over the floor. I didnât expect Uncle Yan to be this romantic at his age.
âThe two of them went out again, leaving me home alone. The flower petals are all over the floor, and I canât clean them all up.
âI wonder why they went out so late at night. From the looks of it, I donât think theyâre coming back tonight.â
While listening to Song Fengwanâs complaints, Fu Chen was reading various travel guides. âYouâre not going out tonight?â
âA classmate invited me to their gathering, but I donât really want to go.â
âYou guys donât have a teacher appreciation banquet?â In his memory, Shen Jinyeâs teacher appreciation banquet was on the night the college entrance examination ended.
âI think they arranged it to be after the results are out. Some of the teachers have been transferred to the provincial capital to mark the papers, so theyâre probably quite busy.â Song Fengwan lowered her head and picked up the flower petals all over the floor.
â¦
The two of them chatted for a while. Meanwhile, Yan Wangchuan and Qiao Aiyun were at the entrance of a certain hotel.
Ever since Qiao Aiyun injured her leg, Yan Wangchuan often accompanied her out for walks to exercise and help with her digestion. Now that they came here today, a certain someone really didnât want to leave.
âWanwan is still at home.â Qiao Aiyun coughed twice.
âWe can go back later.â Yan Wangchuanâs gaze was burning.
Because they lived in a villa district, there were two five-star hotels nearby. Yan Wangchuan quickly called and booked a presidential suite.
In addition to rooms, the hotel also had restaurants and entertainment activities. When the two of them were waiting for the elevator, they even saw a young couple hugging and kissing near the stairs.
Tonight, all the senior high students were liberated, and many restaurants were packed. Qiao Aiyun took a look at the young couple from the corner of her eye. âTheyâre still kids and only look like seventeen or eighteen. Isnât this puppy love? What if their parents see them?â
âAre you against puppy love?â Yan Wangchuan frowned deeply.
âDating in high school affects studying. If Wanwan goes to university and meets the right person, itâs normal for her to date.â Qiao Aiyun smiled.
Yan Wangchuan took a deep breath.?If she finds out that her daughter has been abducted by the Fu family brat since high school, sheâll probablyâ¦
The two of them entered the suite with their own thoughts.
As soon as the door closed, Yan Wangchuan seemed a little anxious. The last time they had done it was at the hot spring resort on Valentineâs Day. Ever since Qiao Aiyun had been injured and hospitalized, he had been trying his best to control himself. In the blink of an eye, more than three months had passed.
He couldnât wait any longer. His Adamâs apple moved slightly as he hugged her from behind.
He didnât say anything, but the heat from his body made her back feel numb.
The surroundings were too quiet. His heart pounded against her back, and the strength of his fingertips made it seem as if he wanted to pull her into his body.
âAiyunâ¦â Because he was deliberately suppressing his voice, it was melancholic and deep, like a morning bell or an evening drum. It struck her eardrums and made her heart subconsciously palpitate faster.
âYes?â Qiao Aiyunâs body went weak, and even her voice became weak.
âLetâs register our marriage tomorrow.â