Finale – Wedding
Ou Yi’s words sounded absurd, and Shang Lu hadn’t taken them seriously at first. However, seeing Chi Yan’s somewhat unnatural expression, she instantly realized that there might be some truth to it and immediately asked, “You’re really hiding something from me?”
“It’s not a big deal,” said Chi Yan, reaching out to hold Shang Lu’s hand again. He continued, “Trust me, let’s go home first.”
As Shang Lu and Chi Yan left, Ou Yi shouted from behind, “Teacher Shang Lu! You must make this man speak the truth!”
Mother Chi looked at Ou Yi, suspicious, and asked, “What can you see?”
The reason she was willing to take Ou Yi as her disciple was simply because she felt he had a devout heart, knowing well that he didn’t have much ability.
The ability to rewind time requires sufficient talent, and even a witch with this ability would not succeed without performing any rituals.
She knew Ou Yi couldn’t see anything, but she chose to remain silent because of her son’s unusual reaction.
Ou Yi happily said, “I saw it, I really saw it. Three months ago, I passed by a jewelry store and saw Chi Yan buying a ring. There has been no movement since then. Shouldn’t we push him a bit?”
It was rare for Mother Chi to be speechless.
So, this was the kind of ‘seeing’ he meant—it was really seeing with his own eyes.
And Father Chi’s voice was very loud: “Wife! We’re going to be grandparents!”
Mother Chi : “…”
No, her son hadn’t even taken out the engagement ring. It hadn’t reached that point, right?
On the way home, Shang Lu deliberately looked out the window, completely ignoring whatever Chi Yan said.
Although Shang Lu believed that Chi Yan wouldn’t do anything to hurt her, he was keeping a secret from her, and that was not acceptable!
It continued until they arrived home.
Chi Yan took out a small box from the room, opened it, and handed it to Shang Lu. Inside was a ring.
A ring identical to the one Xiao Mi had made for her, but clearly much more expensive.
Shang Lu exclaimed, her hand on her lips for a few seconds before reacting with joy, “Is this specially made?”
“Yeah,” Chi Yan took the ring out of the box and tried to put it on Shang Lu’s finger, saying, “Since you were reluctant to wear that one, you can wear this one casually.”
“I really like it,” Shang Lu withdrew her hand, admiring the ring she was wearing. She took a picture to show Xiao Mi but accidentally sent it to the group.
Almost everyone replied instantly.
Lin Yanyan : [ Ahhh! I’m the bridesmaid! No one is allowed to compete with me! ]
Ye Lu : [ ? ]
Xu Ze : [ Congratulations, congratulations 🎉 ]
Jiang Jing : [ Where is the wedding going to be held? ]
Song Zeqian : [ Notify in advance, or I won’t have time. ]
Ou Yi : [ Wow! @ChiYan, you’re quick! I didn’t misjudge you! A real man! Worthy of Teacher Shang Lu! ]
Shang Lu : “…?”
Wait, have they misunderstood something?
Or is it that she has underestimated things?
Chi Yan noticed Shang Lu’s dilemma and said, “It’s okay, next time I’ll explain it to them.”
Shang Lu breathed a sigh of relief.
Sure enough, Chi Yan had no intention of marrying her; they had misunderstood.
Why, after being together for so long, and practically living together, hasn’t Chi Yan proposed to her yet?
After being together for so long, there’s nothing to be shy about, that’s what Shang Lu thought, so she asked.
She looked at Chi Yan with a look of disdain, and Chi Yan, somewhat helpless, patted her head and said, ‘” remember you saying you didn’t want to get married.”
So, a long time ago, Chi Yan had prepared himself for just dating for a lifetime.
Shang Lu’s initial sense of grievance instantly turned somewhat awkward.
It seemed like she had indeed said such things before.
That was in the past…
After being with Chi Yan, she felt happy every day. Occasionally when passing by a bridal shop, she would find herself yearning for the pure wedding dresses in the window.
Originally sitting cross-legged on the sofa, Shang Lu now stood up, moved closer to Chi Yan, knelt on the sofa, and put her hands around his shoulders.
Chi Yan reached out to embrace her, concerned, “Why are you kneeling? Doesn’t your knees hurt?”
Shang Lu shook her head, just looking at him.
Chi Yan reached out to lift Shang Lu, adjusted their positions, letting her sit comfortably on his lap, and asked, “Okay, what’s wrong? Can you tell me now?”
With her face buried in his chest, Shang Lu took a while before saying softly, “Chi Yan, if it’s you, I’m willing.”
She lifted her head, expressing her thoughts more clearly, “If you’re the one who’s going to marry me, I want to give it a try.”
Chi Yan had never thought that his girlfriend would take the initiative in regards to marriage.
In just half a month, they prepared everything related to their wedding.
Because Mother Chi had prepared the most suitable wedding dates for them for the next ten years a long time ago.
The closest one this year was in twenty days, and the next one would have to wait for a whole year.
As the wedding invitations were about to be sent out, Shang Lu held Chi Yan’s hand. The other hand rested on her chest, feeling her own heartbeat, saying, “I’m a bit nervous.”
Because she’s about to get married.
So, after deciding on her thoughts the day after, she started preparing everything. Now, with everything arranged, in five days, they would really be having their wedding.
Chi Yan lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, saying, “If you regret it, it’s okay.”
This was typical of Chi Yan; he respected all of Shang Lu’s choices, and she always had the power to be willful with him.
Whether she suddenly wanted to get married and prepared everything, or she was ready but hesitant to face it, it didn’t matter.
As long as she was happy, anything was acceptable.
Shang Lu’s initially wavering heart gradually calmed down under Chi Yan’s gentle words.
She asked herself, Am I willing to marry Chi Yan?
The answer is Yes; otherwise, she wouldn’t have brought it up proactively.
The current anxiety was just a normal physiological reaction before a big event. However, beyond that, there was a greater anticipation for the wedding and the future.
“I don’t regret it,” Shanglu replied, holding Chi Yan’s hand tighter. Her voice became more determined, “I want to have a family with you.”
Marriage, family.
With Chi Yan’s presence, these two words were no longer the source of her fear as they once were. Instead, they became new expectations.
Shang Lu and Chi Yan’s sudden announcement of their wedding day immediately became a hot topic.
Numerous media outlets approached them, seeking cooperation to obtain the live broadcasting rights for the wedding.
Initially, Shang Lu and Chi Yan declined the offers until Shang Lu saw the comments on their Weibo.
[Wah, is my baby girl really getting married?]
[Be happy! Chi Yan, you better take good care of my baby!]
[My CP is getting married! So happy!]
[I really want to see the wedding scene!]
[I’ll sign a blood contract for the wedding scene’s live broadcast!]
I’m guessing this is not a continuation of the alternative version of the story, where her father died? Otherwise, the cast would not have been mentioned. But it is a bit confusing with this order, I think. It would be more cohesive if the wedding came before the alternative version. Just my two cents.