Chapter 232 Vortex

How could she shock Chen Yuan twice in such a short time?

The World Cup's two goals in ninety seconds counted as one.

And comparable to that was Xia Xinyu's 'I love you' and 'I know.'

At this moment, Chen Yuan's heart seemed to be locked in shackles.

This invisible restraint told him that he couldn't have this kind of reaction to other girls in the future.

Including the forty-nine internet hotties he followed.

Well, he'd unfollow two when he got back.

And Xia Xinyu was also very embarrassed. Because she hadn't written these words just now.

The diary was written a long time ago, representing her state of mind at that time.

But after all, there was no proof, and Chen Yuan might think that she had added it to flirt with him.

So, Xia Xinyu took her hand out of her sleeve, held up a four-finger gesture, and whispered earnestly, "I can swear, except for a few added entries, the diary was all written back then. I didn't use any tricks."

"No need to swear. I know."

Of course, she wasn't lying. Xia Xinyu's heart was that pure.

Chen Yuan, through Chao Zi, had already seen all of Xia Xinyu's emotions when she wrote it at that time.

Her expressions, movements, clothes, the scene she was in; he couldn't hear the sound, but he could see her lip movements.

This power was truly touching.

He wanted to read a few entries from this diary every night to understand Xia Xinyu at various times.

Including before he even met her.

"It's good that you believe me."

Xia Xinyu nodded, then puffed out her cheeks, not knowing what to say. She looked down at her toes, pinched her skirt, hesitated for a long time before raising her head, gazing into Chen Yuan's eyes, and said, "Then, do you acknowledge what Grandpa said?"

Grandpa wasn't like young people; he spoke directly and with foresight.

He wouldn't coyly ask if Xia Xinyu liked Chen Yuan, or what Chen Yuan felt for Xia Xinyu.

He valued this granddaughter very much.

He clearly understood that he wouldn't live too long and couldn't accompany her for life; she had many futures that he wouldn't see.

Therefore, he wanted Xia Xinyu to understand her own heart – the boy came from so far away to attend your parents' funeral; it means he wants to be your man, understand?

I understand.

Then, would Chen Yuan admit it?

"I do."

Chen Yuan smiled softly, then cupped her cheeks and promised, "Until death do us part."

When he was saving Xia Xinyu, he had thought that this girl was very beautiful, the type he couldn't refuse. At the same time, she was also very cute, and many naturally revealed moments made him unable to refuse.

So, after stopping her from committing suicide, would she fall in love with him, and then they would have a sweet and loving relationship?

That's what he thought.

But at the time, he didn't think too far ahead.

Boys at this age, wanting to be in a relationship, just wanted to kiss, hold hands, or go further and do more stimulating things.

However, as he gradually had more contact, understanding, more love, and more pity, he discovered that his ambition was no longer just to be in a relationship.

The turning point was the trip to Shao Xiang.

Before setting off, he told himself many times.

This is different. This isn't flirting with a little girl, giving her stars; this is meeting her family, this is declaring to everyone, this is taking responsibility, becoming her sun.

Can I do it?

Yes, I can.

Am I willing?

I…

To be honest, I'm a little scared.

Xia Xinyu is too pitiful. She has suffered too much hurt and grievances. If I do that, I won't be able to escape for the rest of my life.

Then, let's be tied together with her.

"Why say 'death'?" Xia Xinyu gently placed her hand on Chen Yuan's mouth, like some superstitious elder, reminding him to avoid bad omens.

Xia Xinyu's superstition at this moment also happened to echo the phrase 'I love you.'

People in the throes of a passionate relationship are most fond of making vows of eternal love and invoking divine punishment.

And once they get through those childish stages, or rather, care more about each other, they'll break away from some extremes at this time.

So, saying 'death' becomes a particular taboo.

And this reminded Chen Yuan of the past.

"You wanted to commit suicide before, so I didn't dare to say 'death' in front of you. I think I said something like…"

"Starve to death, laugh to death." Xia Xinyu also thought of the scene of the two of them getting along at the beginning, and now she found it funny.

Yes, at that time, both of them were cautious, not wanting to leave a bad impression on each other, and trying to take care of each other's feelings. How could it be so interesting now that they thought about it?

When the two of them counted living expenses with their fingers, it was a mix of sweet and sour; they would hug each other tightly and roll around on the bed because they had won a doll, and they would cry loudly because a bad egg had ruined a pot of eggs.

At that time, did they think of four lips coming together and calling each other darling?

They probably did.

But they didn't expect that the two reserved people would become so shameless.

"Come on, pinky promise."

Chen Yuan stretched out his hand and said.

"Mm." Although Xia Xinyu didn't know why they were making a pinky promise, she also stretched out her hand, hooked her little finger with his, and waited for him to speak.

"I acknowledge what Grandpa said. And I won't let down your firm and powerful answer."

After speaking, Chen Yuan looked into Xia Xinyu's eyes and made a pinky promise, "I promise to hold Xinyu's hand until we grow old together. And then, pinky promise, a hundred years without change. Whoever changes will be a Yuzi."

"Okay, whoever changes will be a puppy."

Xia Xinyu giggled and made a pinky promise with Chen Yuan.

And at this moment, silvery snow, passing through the radiance under the streetlights, wrapped in dark dust, like willow catkins, slowly fell...

A flake landed on Xia Xinyu's long eyelashes.

She raised her head, and then she saw the snow, lightly falling towards the two of them, leaving no trace on the ground, but dotting their scarves with sparkling grains.

"White hair from snow, how fitting."

As soon as Chen Yuan finished speaking, the snow naturally fell, and it was even a full half-month earlier than usual. Xia Xinyu was happy and also particularly curious: "It seems that the heavens have also been moved by our sincerity. It says that you are sincere."

"Perhaps."

That's not right.

I am who I am, I am the heavens.

"I don't know where I heard it, but this kind of snow falls down and condenses into small ice beads. People call it snow grains."

Xia Xinyu lowered her head again, looked at the small ice lumps falling on her scarf, and asked with a smile, "Chen Yuan, doesn't this look like my tears that have turned into small pearls?"

Don't say it, it really does look like it.

So, dropping small pearls is what it means.

"What are you crying for? You're not allowed to cry."

Chen Yuan touched Xia Xinyu's head and said somewhat domineeringly, "Our Xinyu's tears have already been shed. She won't cry anymore in the future, she'll only be rampant and do whatever she wants."

"Rampant and domineering is a bit too much. Let's do whatever we want while abiding by the law."

After Xia Xinyu corrected him, she rubbed her increasingly red eyes with the back of her hand, and said while choking, "I won't cry in the future, but today... please forgive me a little. Just a little, I want to cry."

"Missing Grandpa?"

"Yeah, and also Mom and Dad, I miss them so much..."

Xia Xinyu wiped away more and more tears, so she gave up and directly pounced into Chen Yuan's arms, sobbing and saying, "If they knew that I now have someone to rely on, and it's such a good person, they would definitely be happy... They definitely wouldn't worry about me so much."

The stars in the sky, although they have been watching her.

But Xia Xinyu was a little greedy. She wanted to know which two they were.

I also want to see them.

I want to tell them, sorry Mom and Dad, I'm in a relationship, and I also said that I want to marry him and be his wife. You come and help me check if he's a good boy...

I want to share this joy with someone.

The two of them, just like that, embraced in the falling snow.

After a long while, Xia Xinyu finally adjusted, although her face was stained with tears, she was also smiling as she looked at him, and jokingly said, "Father-in-law and Mother-in-law are watching from above, you have to treat me well."

"..."

Standing in place, Chen Yuan froze as if he had been electrocuted, speechless.

This was the third time for him in a short period of time.

As expected of Teacher Xia.

Three-section staff lightning strike, huh!

Good for you.

However, Chen Yuan also hoped that souls and a place to entrust them existed in this world.

In this way, in addition to himself, there would be stars blessing Xinyu.

"I will treat you well." This time, Chen Yuan didn't joke anymore, and nodded very seriously, every word he said was true.

"That's great... I'm so happy."

Xia Xinyu was a little embarrassed and at a loss, but she also positively expressed her feelings.

In the past, she liked to keep things to herself.

Even if it was a thank you, she only dared to say it in her heart.

But because this relationship was becoming more and more stable, and the sense of security was becoming stronger and stronger, she knew that it was good to say it out loud.