Back in Rongcheng, life quickly returned to its usual calm.
Today marked the second anniversary of Du Fei and Liu Shishi's meeting.
The two had arranged to have dinner at a restaurant with a very romantic ambiance.
"Shishi, do you still remember the first time we met?"
Du Fei looked at Liu Shishi, who was so close. Although they had known each other for two years, recalling it felt like just yesterday.
When Du Fei asked her, Liu Shishi's thoughts also drifted back to the past.
She remembered meeting Du Fei because she needed to treat her grandfather.
She had quarreled with her family time and again, and Du Fei had always offered comfort and support.
Later, when she finally made up her mind to sever ties with the Liu family completely, if Du Fei hadn't been there with her that day, Liu Shishi might have done something foolish out of despair.
Recalling the bits and pieces of their time together, a faint smile appeared on Liu Shishi's beautiful face.
"Yes, of course, I remember. You were so cold back then, Doctor."
Liu Shishi looked at Du Fei, the corners of her mouth curving slightly upwards.
Du Fei tutted, "You can eat anything, but you can't say anything. I wasn't cold back then."
As soon as he finished speaking, they both burst into laughter.
Soon, the waiter brought the dishes that Du Fei and Liu Shishi had ordered. They began to eat and chat.
After finishing their meal, they had no intention of going home immediately and instead took a stroll along the roadside.
A gentle breeze caressed their faces, and the river beside them sparkled, reflecting the streetlights and moonlight, making them feel very comfortable.
Holding Liu Shishi's hand, Du Fei had a feeling he wanted time to stop at this moment, or to just keep walking like this forever.
Suddenly, an idea popped into Du Fei's mind.
He was a bit surprised at first, but after thinking it through, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Shishi, let's go to that small park over there. I need to use the restroom."
Du Fei pointed not far away.
Liu Shishi found it strange. If Du Fei needed to use the restroom, why hadn't he done so at the restaurant? However, she didn't say anything. After nodding, they walked towards the small park Du Fei had indicated.
After more than ten minutes, Liu Shishi took out her phone to check it.
As soon as they arrived at the park, Du Fei had rushed to the restroom, but even after more than ten minutes, there was still no sign of him.
Had Du Fei eaten something bad?
Thinking this, Liu Shishi decided to send Du Fei a text message to ask.
Ding dong.
Unexpectedly, a message arrived on her phone just then.
Subconsciously, she opened it and was taken aback.
The message was from Du Fei.
Asking her to go to the park's lawn?
What exactly was Du Fei up to?
Liu Shishi saw the message from Du Fei, which asked her to go to the park's lawn. But Du Fei had just gone to the restroom, so why was he texting her to go to the lawn?
With a hint of intrigue, Liu Shishi put away her phone and walked towards the lawn.
"Du Fei, what are you doing?"
Liu Shishi saw Du Fei standing in the center of the bare lawn in the small park. Around them were dry yellow weeds and many withered branches with only stumps left from the flowers.
Seeing Liu Shishi approach, Du Fei gave a soft command, "Bloom!"
The next moment, starting from where Du Fei and Liu Shishi stood, all the withered flowers on the entire lawn burst into bloom, more vibrant and fragrant than they had ever been.
"Wow!"
Liu Shishi couldn't help but gasp.
Immersed in a sea of flowers, the sweet fragrance filled her senses, making Liu Shishi feel as if she had returned to spring.
Before Liu Shishi could ask Du Fei how he did it, Du Fei made an even more shocking move.
Du Fei slowly knelt on one knee and said softly, "Shishi, the first time I met you two years ago, I felt a sense that you were a gift from heaven. Even now, I feel that being with you is my greatest fortune."
"From this day forward, I want to be by your side every day, through thick and thin, through the ebb and flow of the tide, to spend every season with you."
"Shishi, will you marry me?"
Finally, Du Fei uttered the most important question.
Liu Shishi never dreamed that Du Fei would propose to her today, at this moment.
She excitedly covered her mouth with her hand, momentarily unable to speak due to emotion.
It took a full five minutes for Liu Shishi's emotions to calm down a little.
"Who proposes without even preparing a ring?"
Although Liu Shishi didn't agree directly, her intention was already clear.
Du Fei smiled and extended his right hand.
Then, he channeled the immortal energy within him.
Before long, a ring formed from dense white mist appeared in his palm.
"Alright, I accept."
Seeing that Du Fei could make all the flowers in the lawn bloom with just a few words, and then conjure a ring like a magician, Liu Shishi, though she didn't know how he did it, couldn't refuse since her "request" had been met.
Moreover, even if Du Fei had prepared nothing, Liu Shishi would have accepted his proposal.
Just a few words, but to Du Fei, they were incredibly moving.
Suppressing his excitement, Du Fei slowly placed the ring, formed from immortal energy, onto Liu Shishi's right ring finger.
After placing the ring on Liu Shishi, Du Fei stood up, pulled her into his arms, and then leaned down to kiss her.
...
Half a month after Du Fei's successful proposal, the city of Rongcheng was adorned with celebratory banners everywhere, turning it into a sea of joy.
"Du Fei, are you ready? Hurry up and go pick up the bride!"
"Exactly! This is a once-in-a-lifetime event, you can't be late!"
"Alright, alright, you're already dressed handsomely enough. You can set off now."
Before Du Fei could even leave his room, he heard a group of people chattering outside.
"You guys, it's me getting married today, and I'm not even worried, but you all are rushing around like monkeys."
Looking at Gong Chengbin, Fang Chao, Du Dabao, and his other friends and family, Du Fei felt a mix of emotions.
He hadn't expected to get married so soon.
After proposing to Liu Shishi, Wu Chunmei, upon hearing the news, happily inquired about Du Fei and Liu Shishi's wedding.
Du Fei had initially thought Liu Shishi wouldn't want to get married so quickly, but to his surprise, when Wu Chunmei brought it up, Liu Shishi showed no hesitation.
Back and forth, the wedding date was set.
"Alright, alright, stop messing around."
Wu Chunmei's smile hadn't faded all day, seeing her son get married. She walked up to Du Fei and meticulously checked his clothes. "Xiao Fei, from today, you are a man."
"Mom, no matter how old I get, I'll always be your child."
Du Fei looked at Wu Chunmei, and his thoughts immediately turned to his father.
If his father knew he was getting married, he would surely be happy for him.
"Okay, okay, Brother, it's really time now. Hurry up and go bring Sister-in-law back."
Du Yunyun, standing nearby, was dressed particularly beautifully today, no less radiant than many television stars.
Du Fei nodded and, with a group of groomsmen, set off grandly.
Along the roadside of the residential area, decorated wedding cars were already prepared.
Although Du Fei had tried to keep it low-key, they were all Rolls-Royce Phantoms, top-tier sedans. The lead car was a limited edition Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Du Fei walked towards the lead car first, while the others loaded the items for picking up the bride into the cars behind.
"Shishi, I really can't believe you're getting married so soon. You've really gotten lucky with that Du Fei kid."
As Liu Shishi was getting married, her good sisters, Qiao Yi, Jiang Mengmeng, and Li Yutong, naturally wouldn't miss it.
The three of them, dressed as bridesmaids, were watching Liu Shishi get her makeup done.
"Heh heh, don't worry, you two. I've set up plenty of hurdles for him. He won't be taking the bride away so easily today!"
Qiao Yi flashed a mischievous grin.
Just as Liu Shishi's makeup was almost finished, a knocking sound came from the door.
"Coming, coming! Listen to my commands later. Today, we're going to show them who's boss."
Upon hearing the knock, Qiao Yi's eyes lit up with excitement.
After a full fifteen minutes and repeated challenges, Du Fei finally stood before Liu Shishi.
Thump.
Thump.
Even though he had seen her countless times, when Du Fei saw Liu Shishi in her pristine white wedding gown, he was momentarily lost in her beauty.
Then, under everyone's gaze, Du Fei completed the entire wedding procession.
"Alright, now the bride and groom are leaving."
As the words fell, Du Fei, holding Liu Shishi's hand, slowly walked towards the door.
"So, were Qiao Yi's challenges too difficult for you just now?"
After getting into the wedding car, Liu Shishi asked Du Fei beside her.
Du Fei smiled and shook his head, "Mere trifles can't stop me. Besides, as long as I can marry you, nothing is difficult."
Listening to Du Fei's sweet words, Liu Shishi happily leaned her head on his shoulder.
From this day forward, they would walk hand in hand for a lifetime, and happiness would forever accompany them.