Into the Night, Jiao Jiao Gets Kissed by a Business Tycoon
Chapter 154: The Proposal

Chapter 154: Chapter 154: The Proposal

Xinan followed the woman’s steps forward, then stopped in front of the elevator. Despite feeling some doubts, she still stepped inside.

The woman pressed the button for the top floor, and the elevator rose quickly, coming to a stop in less than a few dozen seconds.

"Miss Xinan, this way," the woman pointed in a direction.

Xinan nodded and followed.

It wasn’t until she reached the end and saw the light outside that Xinan realized she was on the rooftop of a mall.

For some reason, as she walked forward, Xinan’s heartbeat grew more intense, as if countless little hands were scratching at her chest.

Upon seeing the scene before her, Xinan was stunned. Her beating heart skipped a beat, then she covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes brimming with surprise and disbelief.

There was a path made of pink roses on the ground, and with each step Xinan took forward, someone presented her with a red rose.

These people were Xinan’s high school classmates, her relatives, and friends—once the closest people to her.

Finally, Xinan saw some familiar faces.

Yang Shuyu, "Happy birthday."

Ding Lan stepped forward and patted her shoulder, also offering a rose, "Happy birthday."

Then came Tan Bo, Ran Shasha, Han Jibai...

Xinan couldn’t describe what she was feeling, only that her eyes were moistening. She sniffled and then gave a sweet smile, "Thank you all."

Then, Xinan finally saw Jiang Yurou’s figure. She came over, took the balloons from Xinan’s hands, and handed her a rose, "Nannan, happy birthday!"

"Thank you."

Jiang Yurou smiled softly, "Keep going. There’s a surprise waiting ahead."

Xinan took a couple of steps forward, then she saw Zhou Rong and Xi Xun coming through the crowd. Seeing them brought tears to her eyes.

First, Xi Xun approached. Though his face remained expressionless, his tone was warmer than usual, "Sis, happy birthday."

Lastly was Zhou Rong, her mother.

Zhou Rong stepped forward with a smile, handing over the final rose, then adjusted Xinan’s hair, "My Nannan, happy birthday."

It had been a long time since Xinan had heard Zhou Rong wish her a happy birthday, so hearing her voice touched her deeply.

Xinan sniffled again and hugged Zhou Rong, "Thank you, Mom."

Zhou Rong softly stroked Xinan’s hair, then stepped back with a gentle tone, "Alright, my silly child, keep going. Ah Yi is waiting for you."

Xinan was momentarily stunned. Wasn’t Cheng Yi at the company? Could it be that he arranged all this?

Seeing her standing there, Zhou Rong chuckled, patting Xinan’s shoulder and urging her, "Go on, don’t keep Ah Yi waiting."

Xinan decided to put her questions aside without asking any further.

Reflecting on everything that had happened today, Xinan faintly sensed what might happen next...

As she reached the end of the rose sea, the lights suddenly dimmed, and a spotlight shone on the stage in front of her.

Dressed in a white suit, Cheng Yi sat in front of the piano, looking like an elegant prince. Then his slender jade-like fingers touched the black and white keys, and as the music started, his deep and magnetic voice followed:

I forgot how it began,

Maybe it was just a feeling for you,

Suddenly I realized,

I’ve deeply fallen for you,

You are truly simple.

...

I love you

I can’t help but love you, baby

Say you love me too

...

How should one describe the scene unfolding now? Xinan only felt a buzzing in her head, her entire being somewhat dizzy, and it seemed as if something had brushed across her face, leaving it moist.

The music slowly came to a halt, yet Xinan felt as if she hadn’t heard enough.

Cheng Yi’s hands gently lifted from the piano keys, he stood up, and walked towards Xinan.

Step by step, slowly but firmly, he approached her...

At this moment, his gaze was as tender as water, brimming with endless adoration and tenderness.

Xinan felt as though she were enveloped in a mist, as if the world contained only her and Cheng Yi.

Finally, Cheng Yi stopped in front of Xinan, he reached out and tenderly wiped away the tears on her face, his voice a gentle murmur, "I’m sorry for making you cry again."

Xinan didn’t respond, she just stared blankly at his handsome face.

Cheng Yi continued, "But I still need to say these words to you."

He lowered his gaze, took Xinan’s hands into his own, then looked directly into her eyes and sincerely said, "Nannan, we have known each other for over a decade, and I remember every single day we’ve spent together as if it were yesterday, the good and the bad alike—they all seem so beautiful now."

Cheng Yi paused, then added, "In my reckless youth, I made many mistakes thinking time could wash away the past, but it was merely a drop in the bucket. Now I realize that time is the most unfading thing; no matter how far I run, no matter how much time passes, I still can’t forget you. But fortunately, you are willing to give me another chance, allowing us to start all over again."

His voice was filled with utter devotion, as if he were praying to the divine.

"Today, I am about to make an important decision, but in fact, I have thought about this for many years and have imagined this very scene countless times in my heart. It’s a bit late, but thankfully, you’re still by my side."

As he spoke, Cheng Yi suddenly knelt on one knee, pulled out an exquisitely delicate white box from his pocket, then opened it to reveal a dazzling diamond ring with a crystal-band, its glittering stone shining brightly under the light.

This diamond ring was even bigger and more exquisite than the previous one.

Cheng Yi took a deep breath, his voice turning a bit husky with emotion, "Nannan, meeting you is the best thing I have ever done in my life. In the days to come, let me be with you, take care of you—will you marry me?"

After he said these words, he anxiously held his breath, waiting for Xinan’s answer.

Who would have thought that the powerful president of Yifeng Group could also have a day filled with nervousness...

At this moment, Xinan was already in tears, she choked out, "Why do you have to say such cheesy things; my makeup’s all runny now."

"It doesn’t matter; you’re still the most beautiful," his voice was exceptionally tender.

Xinan protested, "You must be lying to me. My eyes are all swollen; how can that be pretty?"

"Baby, I’m not lying to you. In my heart, no matter how you change, you will always be the most beautiful," Cheng Yi said, word by word.

"Really?"

"Really."

Cheng Yi said, "So... Baby, will you marry me?"

Xinan nodded and extended her right hand, "I will."

Hearing these words, Cheng Yi finally smiled, took Xinan’s little hand, and slid the diamond ring onto her ring finger.

Then Cheng Yi slowly stood up, embraced Xinan in his arms, and whispered in her ear, "Baby, thank you for giving me another chance to marry you; I’m really happy."

"I’m happy too."

"Baby, happy birthday."

At this moment, the crowd erupted in cheers as they kissed, witnessed by their family and friends.