Ye Zhi and Qi Xuan had a wonderful night.
In the morning, Ye Zhi was woken by the sound of her mobile phone ringing.
Muzzy-headed, she pressed the answer button. Listening to the familiar voice on the other end, Ye Zhi spoke with a hint of drowsiness, "Ruo Qing, is something wrong?"
Hearing this name, Qi Xuan frowned in displeasure. The next moment, he flipped over and pinned Ye Zhi beneath him.
He didn't stop Ye Zhi from making the call, but his kisses landed on Ye Zhi's neck, moving slowly downwards.
Ye Zhi shyly pushed him away twice, but Qi Xuan caught her hands, showing no intention of stopping.
In her ear, Zhan Ruo Qing's voice continued.
"...Ye Zhi, last night's drone performance was amazing! You and Qi Xuan are trending again. You have no idea how shocked the netizens were. It wasn't just about the performance; everyone was surprised that the CEO proposing at the fireworks display was a female CEO! Many people are envious of your 'little darling Qi,' and quite a few girls wish that CEO Ye, you, weren't so strict about gender..."
"Ah..." Suddenly, Ye Zhi couldn't help but cry out.
The sound was so alluring that Zhan Ruo Qing on the other end of the line froze.
"Ye Zhi, what are you doing?" she asked suspiciously.
"Nothing..." Ye Zhi took a deep breath. "You continue, I'm listening."
Seeing that she had returned to normal, Zhan Ruo Qing didn't think much of it. She continued, "My dad is the most annoying. He insisted I do something similar!"
"Ah?" Ye Zhi was a little surprised. "What does he mean by that?"
"It's a roundabout way of urging me to get married!" Zhan Ruo Qing began to complain incessantly. "He wasn't pushing me these past two years, nor was he forcing me into an arranged marriage. He was very supportive of me focusing on my career. But last night, your proposal to Qi Xuan seemed to have struck a chord with him. He said that now that I'm successful in my career, I should consider my personal life. No matter what I said, he wouldn't listen, and he's even planning to arrange blind dates for me!"
Ye Zhi couldn't help but ask, "Are you planning to go... Ah!"
Even through the phone, Zhan Ruo Qing realized something was amiss.
She asked tentatively, "Ye Zhi, it's almost ten o'clock, the sun is already high in the sky. You guys... you wouldn't still be in bed, would you?"
"Not yet..." Ye Zhi tried to keep her voice normal. "We went to bed a little late last night..."
"Just a little late?" Qi Xuan chuckled and said in her ear, "It seems we weren't wild enough last night. Shall we make up for it now, hmm?"
"You..." Ye Zhi looked at him coquettishly. "I'm still on the phone!"
"She's already hung up," Qi Xuan chuckled.
Ye Zhi glanced at the screen. Indeed, Zhan Ruo Qing must have overheard their conversation and awkwardly hung up.
"Let's continue," Qi Xuan chuckled and kissed her lips.
After intense activity, Ye Zhi slept until noon before waking up.
She was roused by an enticing aroma, which made her stomach rumble with hunger.
She got out of bed, opened the door, and saw Qi Xuan wearing her floral apron, placing three dishes and one soup he had prepared on the dining table. He exuded an air of domesticity.
"Awake? Come and eat. Or..." Qi Xuan gave her a refreshing smile. "Do you want to eat me first?"
"...Eating people is illegal," Ye Zhi said irritably. She understood what Qi Xuan meant, but she didn't want to spend the entire day in bed.
"You misheard, I said 'eat fruit, fresh fruit.' What are you thinking?" Qi Xuan's lips curved slightly, and he turned to place a plate of cut fruit on the table.
Ye Zhi: ...
Qi Xuan was getting mischievous now that he had her.
"I choose..." Ye Zhi smiled and beckoned. Seeing Qi Xuan walk over, a mixture of surprise and delight on his face, Ye Zhi pushed him away. "Wash your hands first!"
Qi Xuan laughed. His Ye Zhi was truly the cutest in everything she did!
Soon, Ye Zhi finished washing up and sat down at the dining table. Qi Xuan had already taken off his apron and handed her chopsticks. "Shouldn't we also hold the engagement banquet? How grand do you want it to be?"
Ye Zhi took the chopsticks. "Let's not make it too grand. We're not public figures, and a large event would easily attract media attention. I think it would be best if our two families just got together for a meal."
"Alright," Qi Xuan nodded slightly. He touched the ring on his finger, his lips uncontrollably curving upwards. "By the way, how much did the engagement rings cost? I'll transfer the money to you."
"Just a pair of rings, do you think I'm short of money?" Ye Zhi said with a hint of amusement.
"CEO Ye is indeed not short of money, but an engagement is an event for both of us," Qi Xuan said with a gentle smile. "You pick the style, and I'll pay. That way, I feel involved."
"Alright then," Ye Zhi nodded. After all, this small amount of money was insignificant to both of them.
Just as Ye Zhi was about to eat, she suddenly remembered something and said somewhat awkwardly, "Qi Xuan, you're not allowed to do things like you did this morning anymore!"
The smile on Qi Xuan's lips deepened. "I understand. Does that mean it's not allowed in the morning, but it's okay at other times?"
Ye Zhi paused, her cheeks flushing slightly. She said with vexed shyness, "I meant you harassing me during my phone call this morning! What are you thinking?"
"Then Ah Zhi's meaning is..." Qi Xuan's heart skipped a beat. He said with a wicked grin, "As long as it doesn't interrupt your call, we can exercise together in the morning, right?"
Ye Zhi: ...
Her Qi Xuan had truly become mischievous. After the initial indulgence, his mind was now filled with inappropriate thoughts.
"Be serious!" Ye Zhi said irritably. "Ruo Qing must have been so embarrassed this morning. I suspect she won't be comfortable chatting with me for days."
"Then she can only blame herself for calling at the wrong time," Qi Xuan smiled faintly. He picked up an empty bowl and began to serve soup for Ye Zhi.
"You still have the nerve to say that," Ye Zhi took the soup and continued. "She called probably to complain to me. It seems that because of last night's fireworks display, her family has started pressuring her to get married. I imagine this is causing her a lot of distress."
"She has excellent qualities, but finding someone both compatible and to her liking is indeed not easy. I wish her the best in finding her desired partner soon," Qi Xuan said indifferently, placing a piece of pork rib into Ye Zhi's bowl.
After lunch, Ye Zhi took out her phone, preparing to call Zhan Ruo Qing.
She figured that if she didn't call, Zhan Ruo Qing would probably feel awkward for a week or even longer.
The call was answered quickly. After a brief chat, Ye Zhi informed Zhan Ruo Qing about her engagement with Qi Xuan.
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Zhan Ruo Qing said joyfully. She was genuinely happy for her good friend. She asked with a giggle, "Does that mean I'll be able to attend your wedding soon?"