During dinner, Su Yue first chatted with Chen Ziming.
"I don't think this path I'm on is good. I don't want to be this kind of reporter, like a mascot, relying on my looks and trending topics to do my job," she said dejectedly.
Chen Ziming thought for a moment and asked, "How many more episodes of this interview event are there?"
Su Yue chewed on her chopsticks and replied, "There's only one more left, at National Defense University. Anyway, the Review · Bing is starting soon, so there probably won't be any more after that."
"But I heard from Baili Qing that she's arranged for me to be at the square for live recording on the day of the Review · Bing."
Putting down his chopsticks, the man in front of her spoke calmly, "Fame and fortune have their benefits. If not for this reputation, you wouldn't have this opportunity so early in your career."
"When Baili Qing comes later, you can talk to her about her plans for you after the Review · Bing."
Su Yue nodded earnestly.
When Baili Qing arrived, she looked at the injury on Su Yue's leg with some disbelief.
However, seeing that there were no other abnormalities, she felt relieved.
When discussing future work plans, she thought for a moment and replied, "No need to rush. There will be opportunities for you to go on assignments later. For now, the Review · Bing is the priority."
She added, "Don't worry about your image in others' eyes. As long as you have the ability, this kind of exposure is not a bad thing for you."
These words further reassured Su Yue.
After Baili Qing left, Su Yue, holding Chen Ziming's hand, sat back on the sofa, leaning against him. She took his hand and began to play with his fingers.
"So beautiful," she murmured, lost in thought.
She then touched his ring and placed her hand next to his.
"Want to change wedding rings?" he suddenly asked.
Wedding rings?
Su Yue's eyes widened instantly, and she looked at him.
His expression was gently tender yet incredibly serious.
"Are you... thinking of marrying me?" she asked, stunned.
"What else? Besides me, who else do you want to marry?" he raised an eyebrow and asked coolly.
Su Yue was momentarily at a loss for words.
She had indeed never considered this.
But subconsciously, if she were to get married, he would be the only one.
"Alright, I was just saying casually, you don't need to..." Seeing her reaction, Chen Ziming prepared to retract his statement.
"I do," Su Yue replied first.
The air fell silent for a moment.
Clearly, the one who said "I do" hadn't thought it through, and the one who heard it was quite surprised.
After a few seconds of looking at each other, they both smiled.
"Have you thought it through?"
"Yes, I have."
"No regrets?"
"Absolutely no regrets."
A smile again bloomed on the man's lips, and he reached out to ruffle her hair.
"Get your household registration book ready. We'll go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get the license on Monday."
He paused, then taking her ring finger, said, "Since we have nothing to do today, let's tidy up. I'll go buy you a diamond ring."
"Wait," Su Yue was truly startled now. She grabbed his arm, feeling a bit uneasy. "Aren't you going to tell your family?"
"You reminded me," he said with a slight smile. "Next Thursday is the Mid-Autumn Festival. It'll be a good surprise for them."
Su Yue: ...
As if remembering something, Chen Ziming asked, "Do you need to tell your mother?"
Su Yue thought about it carefully.
She nodded.
"Alright, you arrange a time with her, and I'll go with you."
"You... let me process this first."
Listening to his arrangements, Su Yue felt a flutter of panic.
Although she was certain she would marry him.
But the matter of marriage.
It still felt very distant.