“Xi Xi, are you serious?” The confused voice made Qiu Xi feel dizzy.
“Mm…” Qiu Xi nodded.
With her studies still ongoing, it would be at least three years from now…
Having received the desired answer, Nan Hua smiled.
He got up from his seat and walked over, leaning over the table to give her a kiss.
After a long moment—
Qiu Xi leaned back softly, her slowly recovering eyes looking at Nan Hua. She tilted her head up and playfully chided, “Ah Hua!”
“You’re going too far!”
This made her very uncomfortable!
Nan Hua’s brows relaxed, and he chuckled softly, “Yes, my fault~”
Qiu Xi, “…”
It felt like punching cotton.
“I’m hungry.”
“Alright, let’s eat first.”
As soon as he spoke, Nan Hua immediately began preparing the meal for the girl.
As for Qiu Xi, all she had to do was be fed.
For a moment, Qiu Xi felt that this dinner was actually quite comfortable.
…
After dinner—
The two were leaning against the sofa, with Qiu Xi resting her head on Nan Hua’s shoulder.
“Xi Xi, then shall we discuss it with our families when we get back?” Nan Hua said, his arm around her, while his other hand stroked the ring he had just placed on the girl’s finger.
He remembered how he had knelt on one knee just now; he had finally managed to put it on.
Qiu Xi, who felt completely lazy, nodded her head, “Mm, I’ll tell Mom and Dad when I get back.”
It was only an engagement, and there was still time.
Looking at the person beside her, Qiu Xi couldn’t help but recall something she had once read.
If you love someone, travel with them. If you still love each other after the trip, then get married.
Perhaps this wasn’t enough for her to make up her mind, but she knew that, at this moment, she loved the person in front of her.
She also believed that the next three years would be enough for her to see herself clearly, and to see him clearly. At that time… whether it was heaven or hell, she would accept it.
The path was forged by oneself; there was no turning back, so she should give herself ample time to walk it.
Perhaps… if she walked enough, she could see the distance clearly.
Hearing the girl’s words, Nan Hua tightened his grip and pulled her closer.
“Okay~”
When one waits too long, the darkness only deepens.
He hoped his girl could withstand it.
…
The day after visiting Disneyland, after experiencing all of this, the two finally embarked on their journey home.
After dropping her off, Nan Hua didn’t even have a sip of water before taking his luggage and returning directly to the Nan family home.
Big matters like an engagement should be discussed with Ms. Chu and the others as soon as possible. The sooner it was settled, the sooner he could rest assured.
Thus, Qiu Mama was a bit curious when she saw the departing figure at the door.
“Xiao Xi, what’s wrong with this young man? Why is he in such a hurry, not even coming inside?”
Qiu Xi, “…”
This… she probably knew a little.
“Mom, please call Dad too. I have something to tell you both.”
It was better if she was present too; it would save her from worrying.
“Okay, but Xiao Xi, what do you need to tell us?” Qiu Mama asked, puzzled.
What could possibly require all of them to be present?
“Mom, you call him. I’ll go put my luggage away and see you later,” Qiu Xi said, taking her suitcase upstairs.
Qiu Mama looked at her in confusion and began to mutter.
“This wouldn’t be…”
“Did something actually happen, a safety incident?”
Suddenly, Qiu Mama was startled by her own thoughts.
Qiu Papa, who had just come out to see what was happening, walked over curiously.
“Wife, what are you talking about?”
“What safety incident?”
Qiu Mama, “…”
“It’s… nothing.”
“It’s your daughter who’s back and said she has something to tell us. She asked me to call you.”
Qiu Papa immediately smiled, a little surprised, “Xiao Xi’s back?”
“What is it she needs to tell us?”
“How would I know what your daughter wants to say? We’ll just wait here.”
Qiu Mama, whose mind was filled with unsettling thoughts, had no mood to deal with this old man.
“Alright, we’ll wait,” Qiu Papa said, sitting down quietly.
After a few minutes, Qiu Xi came down.
“Xiao Xi, your mother said you have something to tell us. What is it?” Qiu Papa asked, looking a little happy to see his daughter, whom he hadn’t seen in over a week.
Qiu Mama, “…”
She hoped he could still smile like this later.
Qiu Mama offered a silent prayer for Qiu Papa.
“Dad, please sit down. I have something to tell you both.”
“The thing is, Nan Hua and I have discussed it, and we’re planning to get engaged first…” Qiu Xi explained the matter to her parents as simply and clearly as possible.
However, the next second, she was met with her father’s shout.
“What!”
“Xiao Xi, what did you say!”
Qiu Papa simply refused to believe his ears.
She went out and came back, and before he could even say anything, this happened!
Qiu Xi, “…”
“Dad?”
Qiu Papa waved his hand, “Wait, you go rest first. I need a moment to process this.”
Saying that, Qiu Papa sat on the sofa, staring motionlessly at the coffee table in front of him.
“Xiao Xi, you go up first. I’ll talk to your Dad here,” Qiu Mama said to her daughter.
Qiu Xi nodded helplessly, “Okay…”
After Qiu Xi went upstairs, Qiu Mama pulled Qiu Papa aside and started talking.
“…”
“Husband, shouldn’t you have been prepared for this?”
“I was!” Qiu Papa nodded earnestly. “But I didn’t expect it to happen so soon!”
Xiao Xi had only just graduated…
“But the children are only preparing for engagement now, right? Xiao Xi said that the earliest they’ll get married is after she graduates with her master’s degree. That’s still three years away…”
“Besides, I think that kid Nan Hua is indeed quite good…”
Qiu Mama rambled on.
“…”
“Alright, I know what you’re saying. It’s just sudden… Don’t I need some time to adapt!” Qiu Papa nodded from time to time.
Qiu Mama also nodded in agreement, “Yes, you’re right. So, this matter?”
“Why ask me? We have to wait for that brat’s reply first…”
Although he didn’t want to mention it, Qiu Papa was still very considerate of his daughter.
Qiu Mama smiled, “Okay, then we’ll wait.”
Qiu Papa nodded, “Mm.”