The melodious music still lingered in her ears as the plush toy awkwardly presented a vibrant flower from behind.
The flower was placed before Ye Ziyu, and the toy’s hand gestured upwards, signaling her to accept it.
She reached out, and the flower immediately settled into her palm. Ye Ziyu looked down. The light from overhead shone on the flower’s center, glinting as if something was hidden within.
Opening her left hand, Ye Ziyu turned the bud upside down. The gleaming object fell into her palm.
A ring!
Ye Ziyu looked into the plush toy’s eyes.
The toy knelt on one knee, and a server handed it a large bouquet of flowers.
“Our experiences have been as convoluted as a story, and we’ve gone through many phases together. You never expressed any dissatisfaction to me, yet I foolishly thought you didn’t need it.
We’ve had some minor conflicts recently, and I want to say that conflicts aren’t scary; what’s scary is letting those conflicts develop in a negative direction, damaging our relationship. Ziyu, please forgive my lack of trust and for causing you to feel wronged!” xxs
Wearing the heavy plush costume, Di Mingjue sincerely confessed.
Love was like what he described; arguments didn’t mean they didn’t love each other. Usually, separations occurred only after the love between two people had been exhausted, thus destroying the relationship.
The onlookers were engrossed, and many chimed in with words of reconciliation.
“Forgive him!”
For a moment, they stood amidst the cheers of the crowd.
“Get up,” Ye Ziyu said.
The toy shook its head.
With voices rising all around, Ye Ziyu had no choice but to say, “I forgive you, get up quickly.”
Hearing this, Di Mingjue clumsily stood up and tried to lift Ye Ziyu. His protruding belly prevented him from holding her, even with his outstretched arms. In the end, he had to remove the headpiece.
“So silly,” Ye Ziyu said, her voice full of concern as she wiped the sweat from his forehead.
“If a little sweat can make you happy, I don’t care if I’m silly or not,” Di Mingjue said, holding the headpiece in one hand and Ye Ziyu’s waist with the other. He lowered his head and kissed her lips.
The atmosphere reached its peak. Everyone felt as if they were experiencing it firsthand, their hearts stopping as they savored the beauty of love.
After the kiss, Ye Ziyu led Di Mingjue back to their seats. The small misunderstanding between them was resolved, and they returned to their usual intimacy.
“When did you buy the ring?” Ye Ziyu asked, affectionately caressing it.
They had wedding rings, but Ye Ziyu had taken hers off after their argument.
Di Mingjue reached out, took the ring, and tenderly held Ye Ziyu’s wrist, slowly sliding the ring onto her finger.
“Do you like it?”
“Mm.”
The ring wasn’t a diamond ring. It was a simple band with stars carved into it, and inside, her initials were engraved.
“Did you make it yourself?”
“My dearest wife is so smart. You deserve a kiss as a reward.”
Seeing Di Mingjue extend his forehead again, Ye Ziyu reached out to block him. “Wait, when did you prepare this?”
Could it be that he had prepared it even before arriving in Haishi?
Ye Ziyu leaned back slightly, studying him intently.
“You really want to know?” Di Mingjue rested his hand on the backrest, assuming a posture as if to draw Ye Ziyu into his embrace. “Kiss me!”
He moved his face closer to hers.
Ye Ziyu, feeling shy, pushed him away. “I don’t want to know anymore.”
“Don’t be so reserved. Just one kiss, and I’ll tell you right away,” Di Mingjue coaxed, leaning his body onto Ye Ziyu, wishing he could just press himself against her.
With people all around, the plush toy’s actions were enough to pique curiosity. Any further commotion would surely cause a sensation.
Ye Ziyu lowered her head and quickly planted a kiss on Di Mingjue’s cheek before unceremoniously pushing him away. “Okay, sit properly now.”
Di Mingjue chuckled, touching the spot where he had been kissed, his heart filled with joy as he gazed at Ye Ziyu’s shy face.