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Chapter 1356 - 1349: The Proposal is Underway (7)

Chapter 1356: Chapter 1349: The Proposal is Underway (7)

Five years ago, his wedding to Lu Weixi had indeed occurred in earnest. Although it wasn’t widely publicized, everyone in their social circle was aware.

However, at that time, the wedding could be described less as a natural progression and more as a rushed event under the pressure of Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren.

After breaking up with Qin Zhigu, Lu Weixi approached him while Qin Zhigu started seeing Cai Yiren, both were intent on outdoing the other. Soon after, Lu Weixi moved in with the Qin Family, living next door to Qin Zhigu every day, and showing off their affection became a common occurrence. Moreover, her willful decision to move in and live with him indicated that she had cast aside her reputation and future prospects, determined to spite the other party, even if it meant facing humiliation after a potential breakup.

But after the initial clash, both parties had reached a subtle equilibrium. She moved in with him, and Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren’s relationship stabilized; they subtly flaunted their affection without acknowledging each other.

The previous marriage proposal had even been initiated by Lu Weixi herself. She had heard that Qin Zhigu wanted to study abroad and that Cai Yiren planned to join him.

Applying for studies at Ivy League Schools was a joint goal for her and Qin Zhigu from freshman to senior year. This went beyond just showing off their affection; it was their future career plans and shared dreams. But now, Cai Yiren had declared in front of her that she was going to study abroad with Qin Zhigu, further their education together, and support one another in becoming designers. This was not merely a betrayal of their relationship but of the ideals they had both worked towards.

However, at the time Cai Yiren suggested this during their summer break after senior year, in the presence of just the three of them, Qin Zhigu did not utter a word, seemingly acquiescing to her statement, his frown growing deeper.

Lu Weixi didn’t take a stance then, but later, alone with Qin Zhiyou in her room, facing someone who was lingering on her neck, she suddenly asked, "Do you want to marry me?"

Qin Zhiyou was taken aback. He knew that the estrangement between Lu Weixi and Qin Zhigu was essentially a misunderstanding. Despite their excessively hurtful actions which had led to a point of no return, it wasn’t certain that she would choose him even if she didn’t reconcile with Qin Zhigu. To his surprise, she was the one proposing marriage!

He slowly moved away, scrutinizing her. He was so thrilled he could hardly believe it, fearing that Lu Weixi was merely acting on impulse. But then again, even if it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision, he needed to ensure that Lu Weixi transformed that impulse into something concrete. Even though they lived together every day, without the official marriage certificate, he felt uneasy.

Yet he didn’t dare show too much excitement, lest he frighten her and she refuse to marry him.

Qin Zhiyou’s sudden silence and expression somewhat sobered Lu Weixi. She too felt that Qin Zhiyou, a playboy, was fine for a fling, but relying on him for commitment was out of the question, so she just smiled and said, "It was just a joke, don’t take it seriously."

But the next day, during a meal shared by both the Qin and Bai Families, Cai Yiren mentioned the topic again in front of everyone, and before Qin Zhigu could respond, Lu Weixi took Qin Zhiyou’s arm and said, "Fine, since you two are together anyway, let’s pick a date for my marriage as well. Didn’t we say it before? Good friends should get engaged and married together."