Chapter 577: Scenery in the Eyes, Love in the Heart, You by My Side

Chapter 577: Scenery in the Eyes, Love in the Heart, and You by My Side

Zuo Zuying cockily winked at Su An and flirted with a wink. "Today marks the 1,588th day of our dating. Doesn’t that deserve celebration? Double eights—what a lucky number!"

With that, he slung an arm around Su An’s shoulders and drew her into his arms. "Come on, let’s go get something delicious to eat."

"Oh, right—last time I asked you to set aside your work. How’s that going?"

Su An smiled warmly. "Almost done. But seriously, what’s this all about? Why so secretive?"

Zuo Zuying leaned in, tilting his face toward her. "Give me a kiss first, and I’ll tell you."

Su An pressed a light kiss to his cheek, but Zuo Zuying suddenly turned his head, catching her lips with his own.

"Mmm, so soft, so sweet. One more~" he murmured against her lips, savoring the moment.

"Xiao Zuo!!!" Su An’s cheeks flushed as she took in his lecherous look.

Zuo Zuying quickly reined in his playboy expression and became serious.

"An An, while we’re still young, how about I take you to see the great rivers and mountains of our country?"

Most of Su An’s focus in recent years had been on her career, and their time together had largely depended on Zuo Zuying making the effort to visit her. Though he sometimes put on a pitiful act, he had always given in to her wish to delay marriage. Seeing the hopeful look in his eyes now, her heart softened, and she nodded.

"Alright, let’s go—just the two of us."

"Yesss!" Zuo Zuying cheered, lifting her off her feet and spinning her around.

"HAHAHA! Put me down, put me down! You’re going to drop me!"

"Just so you know, I’m directionally challenged and have no idea where the scenic spots are. You’ll have to guide me the whole way."

Zuo Zuying pinched her nose affectionately. "Your man comes prepared."

Then, gripping the edges of his zippered jacket like a weightlifter, he showboatingly flipped it open with a 180-degree spin, turning his back to her and teasingly stuck his butt out.

"Tadaaa~"

Su An nearly burst out laughing as she plucked the small notebook he’d tucked into his waistband.

The moment she took it, Zuo Zuying whirled back around and pressed close.

"An An, listen—this is a travel guide I put together after tons of research. Genuine wonders of China, each more breathtaking than the last!"

He pointed to the notebook as he explained:

"Look, this is where two rivers meet—one muddy with silt, the other crystal clear. They flow side by side without ever blending, like oil and water."

"And here, in the Taihang Mountains, legend says the seasons reverse. Ice forms in March and lasts nearly half the year, but in winter, the ice melts, releasing steaming hot springs. The riverbanks burst with flowers, like a spring or summer scene—absolutely stunning."

"For Mid-Autumn Festival, we’ll visit the Qiantang River tidal bore. Normally, the river is calm, but around the festival, the tide surges like a thundering cavalry charge—so spectacular! People have been gathering to watch it for over 2,000 years."

Su An’s eyes sparkled brighter with each description.

Encouraged, Zuo Zuying continued eagerly:

"And this one—*Binghuo Liangchongtian*, or 'Ice and Fire'—is a perpetual ice cave where the frost never melts. Even weirder, just a few hundred meters away, there’s an eternal underground fire. Ice and fire, coexisting for millennia. No one knows how!"

"Then there’s this nature's masterpiece in the Taihang Mountains—a mountain fused with a bridge. Keep flipping—this one’s called *Yiri Sansheng*, or 'Three Sunrises a Day.' In a village near Lijiang, around the winter solstice, the sun rises and sets three times in a single day. Oh, and these horizontal-growth trees—" Before he could finish, Su An looked up at him, eyes alight. "Let's do it! I want to see it all!"

Zuo Zuying nodded, "Yes, I've customized the travel itinerary. At each destination, we'll explore the surrounding attractions. For example, when we go to see the Triple Sunrise, we can also visit Shangri-La. I heard it's like a paradise on earth."

"After we've traveled across the magnificent landscapes of our country, I'll take you to see the world's wonders—the heavenly Maldives, Provence in France, Bali in Indonesia, Venice, the most romantic city in the world, and the world-famous geothermal hot spring, the Blue Lagoon..."

Zuo Zuying had done thorough research, and the two of them set off that very day, packing their bags and leaving.

They walked through the ancient ice caves holding hands, snuggled together to watch sunrises and sunsets, embraced and kissed amidst fields of flowers, screamed at the sight of roaring tides, knelt in Tibetan temples praying for peace and health, visited ancient towns, the plateaus of Gansu, tropical islands, the vast grasslands of Xinjiang, the lavender fields of Tianshan, the deserts of Turpan, the snow-capped mountains of western Sichuan, and even attended concerts of their favorite singers...

Their footsteps covered every corner of the country, admiring its beautiful landscapes. Zuo Zuying took countless photos with his camera to cherish the memories, and their bond grew even stronger. They traveled leisurely, sometimes south, sometimes north, taking in the vibrancy of everyday life.

Zuo Zuying dispelled Su An's fear of marriage in the most romantic way. Holding her amidst the lavender fields, he said, "I want to be with you for a very, very long time—so long that we can't even walk anymore. I know you might be a little afraid of marriage, but it's okay. I can wait for you."

"I love to have fun, and my personality is a bit wild. In the future, I might face countless temptations, but because of you, I willingly put on the bonds of commitment. They say that in the end, marriage depends on loyalty. An An, maybe with time, our passion may lessen, but I will always be the one with the most conscience. I will never do anything to hurt or sadden you!"

Su An looked up at him slightly, her eyes shining like stars. "I'm afraid I might not be happy in the future, but right now, I'm truly happy. My eyes see beauty, my heart holds love, and I have you beside me. Your presence has healed everything in me. After we return this time, will you marry me?"

"An An, you’re stealing my line. I'm the man—that line should be mine to say."