Du Ruoxin had a very, very long dream. She dreamt of growing old with Rong Jingyang, of her children showering her with affection, and of her home filled with grandchildren.
A garden full of flowers, a breathtaking sunset, and her own white-haired self leaning on the shoulder of an equally white-haired Rong Jingyang.
Great-grandchildren surrounded them, their childish voices pleading, "Great-Grandpa, we want to hear your and Great-Grandma's stories?"
"Hurry, tell us, tell us."
Rong Jingyang looked at her with deep affection, his eyes full of doting. "Your Great-Grandma," he said, "is the silliest woman in the world."
Du Ruoxin, unwilling to be outdone, retorted with a cold snort, "Hmph, you are the silliest man in the world!"
Rong Jingyang's wrinkled hand took hers, gripping it tightly in his palm. "A silly woman and a silly man, aren't they a perfect match?"
"So, you are destined to be mine this lifetime, no matter how you try to escape."
Du Ruoxin felt a little shy. Despite being elderly, with both feet already buried in the earth, she still felt her cheeks flush. "Such a smooth talker!"
"When did Mr. Rong become so good at sweet-talking? So good at coaxing an old woman?"
Du Ruoxin's eyes were filled with laughter.
This scene felt as if someone was meticulously painting the marriage she had longed for her entire life.
The dream was too beautiful; she didn't want to wake up…
—
Two years later
Wedding venue
It was a dreamlike, beautiful wedding, adorned with pink flowers everywhere, exuding warmth and a touch of girlish charm.
The guests were all wealthy and influential, for this was the wedding of the world's top tycoon, Qin Yunxi, and his wife, Grace.
As soon as the two years were up, he couldn't wait to marry her and continue his lineage, to carry on the Qin family's prosperity.
Everyone was beaming, offering their heartfelt blessings.
But as time went on, and it was nearing noon, neither the groom nor the bride had appeared.
Where was Qin Yunxi?
And where was Grace?
Everyone was looking for them!
Could it be that the couple had forgotten it was their wedding day, with a large group of friends and family waiting for the celebratory feast and the wedding night festivities?
Qin Yunxi, of course, had not forgotten.
He had bought an island as a wedding gift for his wife and planned to hold the ceremony there. On such a momentous day in his life, how could he possibly forget?
The reason for their tardiness was that his darling wife had refused to marry him, prioritizing her laboratory research.
No, no, that wasn't right.
He had planned this wedding secretly, behind Grace's back.
Months before the ceremony, Qin Yunxi had subtly probed Grace about her thoughts on weddings, after all, one only had one wedding in a lifetime.
What woman wouldn't want an unforgettable wedding?
Grace had directly replied, "Few people, quiet, no fuss."
Qin Yunxi: "—"
Hey, it wasn't like she was becoming a nun; there should naturally be people, and it shouldn't be too quiet.
Since his darling wife had no particular wedding fantasies, Qin Yunxi then asked Du Ruoxin, Caroline, Miranda, and Nina one by one.
They were Grace's closest friends, so they must have ideas.
And so, a dreamlike wedding was quietly prepared and executed without Grace's knowledge.
On the wedding day, Grace was still engrossed in her work.
She wouldn't even let Qin Yunxi see her.
Mr. Qin, enraged, directly carried his wife out of the laboratory and onto a plane.
Grace, furious, grabbed his face. "Qin Yunxi, are you being reasonable? I still have work to do, and I'm only one step away from completion!"
The project was at a critical juncture; how could he just snatch her away like that?
What about everyone else?
Were they all supposed to drop their work and resume after Mr. Qin finished his romantic rendezvous?
How tyrannical!
How overbearing!
How utterly unreasonable!
"Wife, don't be angry," Qin Yunxi cooed, holding Grace tightly. "Look, how many days has it been since you've spoken to me?"
Mr. Qin, with one hand around her waist and the other counting on his fingers, looked quite comical.
"One, two, three, four, five… at least a week!"
"We agreed not to go more than a week without speaking to each other. You can't go back on your word."
Grace: "…………"
Why did such clingy words – coming from Qin Yunxi's mouth – feel so strange?
Especially when she met his incredibly serious eyes, Grace, knowing she was in the wrong, couldn't say much more.
Fine, she'd let him have his way.
Just this once.
She had already been carried onto the plane; there was no going back.
Grace looked at him and mumbled softly, "Where are you taking me? Just to be clear, only for one day."
She couldn't let her entire laboratory colleagues wait too long; she would feel guilty and uneasy.
Qin Yunxi: "Okay."
Knowing she must have stayed up for several nights, he gently stroked her head and held her close to his chest. "Sleep, rest a bit."
Grace, who had indeed been working late nights, was very tired. Without thinking too much, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
When she woke up again, it was to the jolt of the private jet landing.
"We're here?" she asked groggily, nestled in his arms.
"Mmm," Qin Yunxi replied softly.
Once the plane had stopped, he placed her on a seat, knelt before her on one knee, and presented a diamond ring. "Grace, marry me."
"The two years you mentioned, they end today."
Grace: "—"
Proposed to while still half-asleep?
What kind of script was this?
The woman was taken aback.
"No refusing, no saying no," Qin Yunxi said domineeringly, slipping the ring onto her ring finger.
Before Grace could react, the man added, "I've already prepared the wedding. All I need is a bride."
Grace: …Huh?
Was she being forced into this? Without any chance to speak or hesitate?
"Qin Yunxi…" For the past two years, he had treated her so well, so well that she found herself increasingly unable to leave him, increasingly in love with him.
There were bound to be arguments and disagreements, but he always managed to infuriate her and also make her feel unique, cherished, and treasured.
Two years had flown by in a blink.
She had completely forgotten about the agreement, but she hadn't expected him to remember it so clearly.
As soon as the time came, he was eager to marry her.
Fearing rejection and not wanting to see her feign shyness, Qin Yunxi directly cupped Grace's face and gave her a deep kiss.
"Today, you are my most beautiful bride. Get ready, and I'll call the makeup artist."
Qin Yunxi said.
Grace felt weak all over from the kiss. Seeing his eager expression, she chuckled.
Cupping his face, she playfully chided, "I never said I wouldn't marry you."
Couldn't he just let her say it herself!
…Soon, Grace was done with her makeup and put on her wedding dress. The perfect couple walked down the red carpet.
However, during the ceremony, three little guests arrived, guests who looked exactly like Qin Yunxi.
—The End of the Book—
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ps: Author's Note:
I feel that every book leaves something to be desired, with regrets.
Perhaps life is the same?
For those who haven't had enough, you're welcome to search for the author's new book. The pen name will likely be changed to: Fu Xi Xi. The book title and the names of the male and female protagonists have been decided: "After Being Entangled by the Overbearing CEO, I Became the World's Richest Woman." Female Lead: Shi Hua Luo; Male Lead: Xi Ze Ye.
Luo Luo is the second child Du Ruoxin gave birth to prematurely.
New Book Synopsis:
After accidentally saving a man with a great figure and stunning looks, Shi Hua Luo's life became one of constant entanglement.
"Luo Luo, I can't sleep tonight, come out for a drink."
"Luo Luo, breakfast is ready, eat it or eat me?"
"Luo Luo, my son needs a mom, and I need a wife."
"Luo Luo…"
Shi Hua Luo's face turned red: Stop, stop, enough!
She thought she had saved a stubborn, possessive, and ill-tempered man, and that they were destined to be at odds, but he kept flirting with her, wanting to get her to register their marriage every day.
Shi Hua Luo: "Here's a hundred million, disappear from my sight!"
Mr. Xi took out his household registration book and bank card. "I'll add a few more zeros and give you my surname."
Rumor had it he was cold, ruthless, and bloodthirsty, but no one knew that all his tenderness was reserved for her.
(Also: I will only start serializing the new book after saving up 100,000 characters, so it should be available online around July 1st.)
If fate allows, we'll meet again in the Jianghu.