Chapter 96: Chapter 96 “Congratulations.” “Same to You.”…

"Congratulations." "You too."

On a winter night, with doors and windows locked, outside noises couldn't penetrate the house. The spacious living room was filled only with a creepy soundtrack.

The cuddling lovers pressed close together—one hiding in fear, the other blank-faced.

So this was the "intense" content—super realistic ghost faces that were indeed quite thrilling.

Chi Chen thought calmly.

Compared to Lu Zhishi, who was both scared and eager to watch, Chi Chen seemed lost in thought, a closer look revealing disappointment and frustration in his eyes.

Once again frightened into hiding behind Chi Chen, Lu Zhishi peeked out with one eye, staring intently. When the scary scene ended, he noticed Chi Chen wasn't reacting.

"What's wrong?" Lu Zhishi tilted his head and leaned closer to Chi Chen, cupping his cheeks with concern. "Are you scared?"

This movie had recently gained popularity precisely because of its realism—even many brave viewers found it frightening.

Chi Chen snapped back to attention, lowered his gaze to meet Lu Zhishi's worried eyes, hesitated, then changed what he was about to say. "A little," he replied.

Lu Zhishi patted his back, full of conviction. "Don't be afraid, I'll protect you!"

Chi Chen responded a beat late, "Well... thanks?"

Lu Zhishi's chin held high. "No need to thank me. Protecting my boyfriend is what I should do."

Chi Chen looked down at Lu Zhishi, who was trembling with eyes shut tight yet still throwing an arm out to shield him. Amused and tenderhearted, he gently wrapped his arms around Lu Zhishi's waist, resting his chin on his neck.

"Thank you, boyfriend. I love you."

Hearing Chi Chen's sudden sweet talk, Lu Zhishi opened his eyes, about to respond with "I love you too," when a weird, distorted ghost face suddenly flashed on screen. His words caught in his throat.

"Chi Chen, save me—"

Lu Zhishi trembled, clawing his way frantically into Chi Chen's arms, burying his face tightly against his chest and wrapping his legs around Chi Chen's waist, wishing he could disappear entirely into him.

Chi Chen stiffened, his hands hovering mid-air, not daring to move, his ears flushing red.

Gently holding the shivering Lu Zhishi, he softly stroked the back of his head and comforted him in a low voice, "It's okay, don't be afraid. I'm here."

Coming to his senses, Lu Zhishi reached up and covered Chi Chen's eyes. "Y-you don't be scared either, I-I'll cover your eyes..."

Even this terrified, he was still worried about Chi Chen being frightened. Chi Chen didn't know whether to laugh or sigh, his heart melting with affection as he leaned down to kiss Lu Zhishi's forehead.

"If you're scared, we don't have to watch. Let's go back to the room and watch an animated movie, okay?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhishi immediately pulled back from his embrace, trying to play it cool. "I'm actually not that scared. I can still keep watching. What do you think?"

Chi Chen: "?"

Lu Zhishi was the type who was a scaredy-cat who loved horror movies—excited and scared simultaneously during the movie, then afterward, his mind would conjure all sorts of spooky thoughts, leaving him pathetically hiding under the covers and staring at Chi Chen.

"Where are you going? Aren't you coming to bed? It's really late, you know."

Seeing Chi Chen about to leave, Lu Zhishi quickly sat up, gesturing for him to come to bed, especially emphasizing how late it was and that it was time to sleep. His round peach-blossom eyes couldn't hide his fear.

Chi Chen let out a soft laugh, walked to the bedside, and stroked his hair. "I'm going to make you a pot of calming tea."

"You're going downstairs?"

"Yeah, I'll be back soon. Five minutes tops."

Even five minutes felt too long. Lu Zhishi threw off the covers and got out of bed, clinging to Chi Chen's pajama sleeve to go with him.

Chi Chen held his hand, their arms pressed together as the young couple leisurely left the room and headed downstairs.

With Chi Chen by his side, Lu Zhishi wasn't afraid anymore and started babbling happily. "This feels like married life — heading downstairs hand in hand late at night for a snack."

Hearing his description, Chi Chen chuckled softly, a sense of anticipation and happiness rising in his heart.

He said, "It will happen. Next spring, I'll make you yangchun noodles for a midnight snack."

Hearing him laugh, Lu Zhishi grinned too, his big eyes curving. "Then you have to add a fried egg, heart-shaped, to make it pretty."

Chi Chen said, "How about two heart-shaped eggs if you want."

Lu Zhishi squeezed his hand, looking at the brightly lit living room, a rush of excitement welling up inside him.

Even though the layout of their new home was identical to the Lu family's, which he was used to, it still felt different. From now on, it would be just him and Chi Chen — their own married little world.

Holding a steaming cup of calming tea, Lu Zhishi thought to himself how much he was looking forward to that life. Marrying the one you love really is a joyful thing.

...

After a few days of rest, he went back to work. Lu Zhishi stayed busy until the New Year holiday, finally able to relax a little — though not for long, since he and Chi Chen needed to deliver wedding invitations during the New Year visits.

The Huo family was visited by both the Lu and Chi families, along with the elders from each side. Zhao Xiaoxing joined in too — everyone joining in the lively atmosphere as part of the New Year greetings.

On the fifth day of the New Year, the weather was perfect. After returning to S City from their New Year visits and finishing up with the invitations, all that remained was to exchange wedding gifts.

But it wasn’t time for that yet, so Lu Zhishi wasn’t in a hurry. Taking advantage of everyone being together, he gathered everyone for group photos — all kinds of pictures.

The grandparents, being older, went inside to rest after a few rounds of photos. The parents went out on dates after their turn.

The six younger ones stayed until the end to take photos, standing or sitting, occasionally cracking up and dragging out the shoot — but the mood was joyful.

"Open your eyes wider, don’t grin so wide we only see teeth. Do you think this looks good?" Lu Zhiyu said, both annoyed and amused as he looked at the photos — every one of them grinning ear-to-ear.

Especially Lu Zhishi, leaning against Chi Chen, beaming brightly.

Zhao Qiyun walked over to take a look and immediately let out an exasperated laugh, pointing at Lu Zhiyu in the photo. "You dare to criticize us? Look at yourself — what are you even looking at?"

His eyes were glued to Zhao Xiaoxing. How could Lu Zhiyu have the audacity to call them out? He was just begging for trouble.

Meeting Zhao Xiaoxing’s gaze, Lu Zhiyu blushed and argued, "The photographer said it was fine. It shows emotion — makes us look close."

Zhao Qiyun: "..."

Zhao Xiaoxing: "?"

"What’s everyone talking about?" After listening for a while, Lu Zhishi bounded over excitedly, glanced at the photo, and nodded in satisfaction.

"I look amazing in this. Keep it — put it in my album."

Chi Chen nodded along with his fiancé.

Lu Zhiyu: "..."

Zhao Qiyun: "..."

Are you serious? They're laughing so hard their eyes turned into slits.

Zhao Xiaoxing wandered over curiously to look: "It looks really nice. If you guys don’t want it, I'll put it in my album too."

As soon as he spoke, Lu Zhiyu jumped in, replying: "Then let’s put it in the album. I think it looks quite nice too."

Zhao Qiyun: "..."

Zhao Qiyun was stunned—wait, since when did they change their tune so fast?

He went to ask Zhou Nianjing and, seeing that he liked it, also added it to their album too.

Aside from the group photo, there were many others that could go into personal albums, though most would be added to the group album—so everyone had copies, and flipping through it would reveal everyone’s smiles.

Of course, there were also some hilarious, embarrassing photos—the kind that made you burst out laughing at first sight.

It was still the New Year period, buzzing with holiday cheer and a rare holiday break. Zhao Qiyun reserved a spot at a hot spring resort and invited everyone to go soak in the springs.

Lu Zhishi brought his pillow and stuffed rabbit and headed over excitedly, eager to spend the night there.

Chi Chen also packed a few things, mostly items for Lu Zhishi, as he didn’t need much for himself.

They took separate cars, and due to traffic, it was already getting dark by the time they reached the hot spring resort. After a quick Japanese dinner, they split up and went to their private hot spring suites.

With a square towel on his head, Lu Zhishi relaxed comfortably in the water, letting out a satisfied sigh. The steam made his face flush red, but his eyes were especially bright.

"This feels so good. Let’s come again next time. In the summer, we can go try the cold springs."

"Okay." Beside him, Chi Chen also had a square towel on his head, neatly folded by Lu Zhishi and placed on his head.

The young couple sat close together, both wearing identical square towels—adorably in sync.

After soaking for a while, Chi Chen got out of the pool. Lu Zhishi peeked sideways, then quickly looked away, sinking deeper into the water.

"Just a little longer, then it’s time to get out. I’ll give you a rubdown to help you sleep well tonight."

Chi Chen turned his back to the pool, took off his soaked towel, and changed into a clean robe set out nearby.

Lu Zhishi could hear faint rustling sounds but didn’t dare look back, afraid he’d see something that’d ruin his sleep. The tip of his ear above water was bright red, and a few bubbles surfaced with a gentle plop.

Hearing the noise, Chi Chen looked back and saw bubbles continuously rising in front of Lu Zhishi. He couldn’t help but laugh, sitting on a bench by the edge and watching him: "Still playing with bubbles in the water?"

Lu Zhishi snapped back to reality, emerged from the water, wiped his face, and shyly averted his eyes, murmuring softly: "Not playing…"

Chi Chen chuckled under his breath: "Alright, not playing. Ready to come out?"

"Coming out…" Lu Zhishi lowered his eyes, shrinking back into the water awkwardly, and said: "Turn around first."

Realizing what he meant, Chi Chen laughed softly and turned to face away.

The sound of water shifting, droplets falling, and the rustle of fabric—Chi Chen’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he closed his eyes and silently recited a calming mantra.

Lu Zhishi changed into clean underwear, shirtless, and lay face-down on another bench like a beached fish. He tilted his head to look at Chi Chen, who had his eyes tightly shut: "I’m done."

Chi Chen opened his eyes, paused for a moment, then went over to massage Lu Zhishi’s pressure points. Lu Zhishi laughed and grabbed Chi Chen’s hand: "That tickles, press harder."

Shaking off his distraction, Chi Chen smiled instinctively upon hearing his laughter and increased the pressure, asking gently: "Should we add some lavender oil?"

Lu Zhishi was intrigued but shy: "Won’t lavender oil be too fragrant?"

"It won’t." Chi Chen laughed: "When we soaked in hot springs abroad before, didn’t we also add black tea rose petals?"

Lu Zhishi thought about it and agreed. Chi Chen had someone bring in two bottles of lavender oil and tipped the attendant.

After the person left, he lifted the light blanket covering Lu Zhishi, warmed some oil in his hands, and began working the oil into his back thoroughly.

Lavender oil has relaxing and soothing properties, which helps relieve stress and improve sleep. Lu Zhishi lay on the bench, getting sleepy. Chi Chen’s massage skills had a hypnotic effect, and all his tiredness faded away.

After the massage, Chi Chen wiped the oil from his back and gently roused him: "Baby Cheese, time to get up. We need to go back and shower."

They still needed to shower after the hot spring. Lu Zhishi sat up groggily, reaching out for Chi Chen to carry him. He leaned against Chi Chen, resting his chin on Chi Chen’s shoulder as he drifted in and out of sleep.

"...Is it nine o’clock yet?"

Chi Chen left the hot spring area, checked the wall clock, and headed toward their reserved hotel room. He turned his head and murmured to Lu Zhishi: "Almost. It’s 8:43 now. After showering, it’s straight to bed."

Lu Zhishi mumbled back, "Mm..."

Their room was next to Lu Zhiyu’s, and neither had lights on yet—probably no one had returned.

Once inside, Chi Chen gently set Lu Zhishi down in the living room, asking him to wait while he grabbed their everyday clothes and ran hot water in the bathroom.

Without Chi Chen’s support, Lu Zhishi tilted sideways and collapsed onto the sofa, slowly closing his eyes as his breathing steadied.

Half-asleep, he sensed Chi Chen return, kneeling quietly by the sofa and watching him. Lu Zhishi’s eyelids felt heavy, but he struggled to open them and turn toward Chi Chen.

Suddenly opening his eyes and looking over, Lu Zhishi caught Chi Chen off guard. Chi Chen paused, then softened his voice: "Let’s take a shower first."

Lu Zhishi also had a thing about cleanliness—sleeping without washing up would make him miserable the next morning. So, whether as a child or now, someone from the Lu family or Chi Chen would always help him freshen up.

But now, the closer they got to the wedding, the more reserved Chi Chen became. It was better for Lu Zhishi to shower on his own.

Leaning on Chi Chen’s arm to sit up, Lu Zhishi stretched, hugged Chi Chen, lingered affectionately for a while, and then went into the bathroom to wash up.

Chi Chen had all the toiletries ready. Lu Zhishi soaked in a hot bath, took a quick shower, shook his damp curly hair, put on clothes, and stepped out.

Just as he emerged, he saw Chi Chen sitting on the sofa with a hairdryer, waiting for him.

Lu Zhishi: "…?"

Chi Chen had long guessed he wouldn’t blow-dry his hair. He motioned for him to come sit, then stood behind Lu Zhishi, gently combing through his strands and drying them carefully.

After drying, he didn’t stop there—he tousled Lu Zhishi’s hair into a stylish look.

Lu Zhishi looked in the mirror and nodded. Sure enough, they were a perfectly in-sync couple—he loved this hairstyle.

Putting away the hairdryer, Chi Chen grabbed his own pajamas. Before heading into the bathroom, he told Lu Zhishi: "Go to sleep first, no need to wait for me."

Lu Zhishi nodded. Once Chi Chen went in, he got under the covers and scrolled through his phone. After showering, he wasn’t as sleepy anymore—he wanted to wait for Chi Chen.

He liked and commented on Huo Jingxing’s promotional Weibo post for his new movie, adding a cheering comment and reposting to help promote it.

Lu Zhishi found his uncle’s movie Weibo and also gave it a triple boost—like, comment, repost.

Bored with his phone, Lu Zhishi locked the screen and instinctively turned to glance toward the bathroom.

That glance was a mistake—Lu Zhishi instinctively covered his eyes, peeking through his fingers.

Is this even okay to look at?!

The hotel bathroom glass turned out to be frosted glass; you could vaguely make out the silhouette of the person showering inside. You could even see their every gesture, and even their skin tone was discernible.

Like Chi Chen showering right now, tilting his head back slightly, his Adam's apple clearly visible. Lu Zhishi’s Adam’s apple bobbed unconsciously, his eyes widening unintentionally.

You perv, Zhishi! What are you doing! Lu Zhishi quickly shook his head and buried himself under the covers.

Gotta admit, it was more thrilling than the movie he watched last month. Lu Zhishi rubbed his nose, shut his eyes tightly, and recited the Heart-Clearing Mantra in his mind.

He hoped to fall asleep soon; otherwise, once Chi Chen came out, he might not sleep all night.

After reciting the Heart-Clearing Mantra for what felt like ages, Chi Chen had already finished showering, but Lu Zhishi was still awake. The bed beside him dipped slightly, and the covers lifted a bit before settling back down.

The dampness was palpable in the air, along with the faint scent of Chi Chen's body wash brought from home. For some reason, the more Lu Zhishi breathed it in, the faster his heart raced.

Eyes closed, he kept repeating "clear heart, clear heart" in his mind, but eventually gave up, turning over to face Chi Chen and wrapping himself around Chi Chen like an octopus.

Gently pulling him closer by the shoulder, Chi Chen lowered his head, resting his chin on Lu Zhishi's hair, and whispered, "Not asleep yet?"

"Mm-hmm..."

Lu Zhishi responded muffledly. The large hand on his back patted him gently, and Chi Chen's voice above him was especially soft: "Sleep now."

His cheeks grew even hotter. Eyes shut, Lu Zhishi's thoughts swirled—how could someone his age still need to be coaxed to sleep? How embarrassing would that be?

But the gentle patting was quite sleep-inducing. Lu Zhishi snuggled against Chi Chen, suddenly feeling drowsy, his consciousness gradually drifting away as he sank into a deeper dream world.

Half-asleep, it seemed like someone knocked on the door. Chi Chen left for a moment and returned. Lu Zhishi heard himself ask, "Who was that?" Chi Chen said it was his brother.

Perhaps thinking Lu Zhishi wasn't fully asleep yet, Chi Chen held his back and continued patting him rhythmically.

His breathing evened out into a long, steady rhythm. Lu Zhishi's consciousness faded completely, and he slept soundly until morning.

Everyone had stayed up a bit late the previous night, so they woke up later the next day. After having breakfast at the hotel, the group packed up and headed home, the New Year atmosphere still strong.

Photos were taken, hot springs were enjoyed, and in the following days, Lu Zhishi busied himself with the wedding gifts.

Lu Tingan and Song Qinian were busy with work while also arranging the wedding details and preparing the gifts. The older generation of the Lu and Song families were also involved and concerned.

Lu Zhishi and Chi Chen's wedding was set for early spring, not long after the New Year. Lu Zhiyu and Zhao Xiaoxing's wedding was scheduled for August during the summer break, the golden osmanthus season, just half a year away.

On Lantern Festival day, wedding gifts lavish enough to rival a traditional ‘ten-mile red dowry’ were delivered from the Chi family's old residence to the Lu family's old residence. Lu Zhishi stood at the entrance for a long time, and the gifts were still being delivered.

Fortunately, the Lu family's old residence had a big enough banquet hall; otherwise, there wouldn't have been enough room for all the items, which were piled so high you could barely walk.

The elders of the Lu and Song families kept straight faces, but they were quite satisfied inwardly. The Chi family was spending a significant portion of their wealth to marry their child, showing ample sincerity and giving them peace of mind.

The most substantial gift was Chi Group shares, worth billions. The Chi family handed them over without a second thought, leaving Lu Zhishi stunned.

Another gift that had been with Chi Chen since childhood was the peach blossom wine buried in the Chi family's yard, which was also delivered today.

The Chi family's steady stream of gifts was delivered from morning until noon before finally concluding.

Lunch was shared by both the Lu and Chi families. The occasion was so grand that Lu Zhishi felt a little embarrassed. Sitting next to Chi Chen during the meal, he couldn't help but grin widely, chuckling to himself.

Chi Chen also wore a smile, his ears and cheeks slightly flushed. Sitting beside Lu Zhishi, he served him dishes, occasionally leaning in to listen to what Lu Zhishi had to say.

The morning was for the Chi family's gifts; the afternoon was for the Lu family's. Once again, Lu Zhishi witnessed a nonstop delivery of presents.

The Lu family was a centuries-old, wealthy family with a long history and excellent family traditions. They were usually low-key, but their strength was undoubtedly top-tier.

The Lu family was the epitome of "quietly making a fortune."

Compared to the Chi family's gifts, the Lu family's offerings were no less abundant. Yet, the elders didn’t bat an eye. For the first time, Lu Zhishi realized just how deep his family's pockets were. The delivery lasted from noon until nightfall before finally ending.

The last item, aside from the Lu family's share gifts, was a jar of peach blossom wine buried when Lu Zhishi was born.

Throughout the day, Lu Zhiyu had been calm, but upon seeing that carefully preserved jar of peach blossom wine, his eyes reddened, and he turned away to wipe them.

This jar of peach blossom wine was buried by his five-year-old self alongside Song Qinian. Twenty-two years had passed in what felt like no time.

Noticing his older brother wiping his eyes, Lu Zhishi also felt like wiping his own, but he was too happy to cry, instead grinning widely and giggling.

Lu Zhiyu: "..."

Amused by his laughter, Lu Zhiyu felt both mad and amused—truly at a loss. He wrapped his arm around the little rascal's neck and messed up his hair.

With the gifts delivered and dusk approaching, the Lu family's evening banquet had just begun. Guests arrived one after another, and the air was filled with the clink of glasses.

The Zhao and Huo families sat in the family section. The older generation were acquainted and hadn't seen each other for a long time, so catching up was inevitable, making it quite lively.

Zhao Mingzhu and Huo Rulan were very close. She, along with Song Qinian and Chi Yuehang, had been raised by Huo Rulan since childhood, as had Lu Tingan.

Huo Rulan's partner, Ye Xi, was a renowned film director and screenwriter in the entertainment industry. With refined and elegant features, she exuded a natural approachability, making conversations with her very comfortable.

Huo Jingxing had carved out a place for himself in the film industry single-handedly, without relying on family resources. Now a B-list actor, he was currently drinking with Lu Zhiyu.

Next to them was Huo Jingxing's twin brother, Huo Chenan, who had taken over the Huo Group six months ago. He looked tired but smiled and raised his glass when he noticed Lu Zhishi looking over.

Zhao Xiaoxing turned to share a piece of sweet cake with Lu Zhishi, only to find that Lu Zhiyu had switched his red wine for cola. After taking a sip, he was both annoyed and amused.

Aside from family, Lu Zhishi and Chi Chen's friends and classmates were also present—everyone who should be there had come.

The one happiest about everyone gathering was Lu Zhishi. He held Chi Chen's hand and went around toasting everyone, quietly introducing his fiancé to everyone. His wide grin, grinning from ear to ear, never faded from the start of the banquet.

Seeing everyone happy and thriving made Lu Zhishi happiest, and he even drank two extra glasses of wine.

Though he couldn't hold his liquor well, there were still things to do later. Lu Zhishi downed two bowls of hangover soup, took Chi Chen's hand, and headed out to explore the Lantern Festival fair.

Lu Zhishi was unusually nervous, as if back to the time he confessed to Chi Chen, his heart racing.

On Lantern Festival, red lanterns of all sizes hung high, illuminating every street with a bright red light. Lu Zhishi led Chi Chen in another direction, saying there was something to see there.

The neighboring streets were livelier, but the one they were on was relatively empty. Lu Zhishi wandered around with Chi Chen, seeming aimless, though in truth, he was just nervous.

Lost in thought, Chi Chen suggested going to another area, and Lu Zhishi merely nodded.

This street was even quieter, with no one around. Only the noise from other streets drifted over. Lu Zhishi looked up at the red lanterns overhead—this kind of time alone together was quite nice too.

The lanterns on this street were different from others—they were heart-shaped, more exquisite and ornate. Lu Zhishi turned to look and saw the entire roadside lined with bouquets of black tea roses.

His heartbeat suddenly quickened, and his nervousness grew. He squeezed his hand tighter.

"So many black tea roses."

"Mmm."

"Do you think someone's confessing here?"

Chi Chen smiled. "Could be a proposal."

Lu Zhishi's heart skipped a beat. His lips curled into a smile faster than his mind could process, his ears flushed with delayed warmth, and a shy blush spread across his cheeks.

He lowered his gaze, a clear curve of a smile on his lips, a soft laugh escaped his lips. When he looked up again, his eyes were bright and clear, glistening with unshed tears.

"I had planned to be the one to propose, but you beat me to it once again, Chi Chen."

"You were the first to confess, so let me take the lead in proposing, Lu Zhishi."

Hand in hand, they strolled leisurely to the end of the street and stopped at the same time.

Chi Chen pulled out a larger, more beautiful, and vibrant bouquet of Black Tea Roses from behind him. Under the glow of the lanterns, the surrounding red roses symbolized his passionate love.

He knelt on one knee before Lu Zhishi, Chi Chen took a small box from his coat pocket. He looked up at Lu Zhishi and said with a smile, "You didn’t put your hand in my coat pocket today."

Tears brimmed in Lu Zhishi’s eyes as he smiled back. "I was too nervous today. I’ll definitely warm my hands in your coat pocket from now on."

"I’ll keep marshmallow in my pocket from now on. You can warm your hands and enjoy a sweet treat at the same time."

Holding the Black Tea Roses in one hand, Chi Chen opened the small box with the other, revealing two men’s rings inside.

Just as Chi Chen had said before, the proposal rings would be even more beautiful, and so would the wedding rings.

He took a deep breath, but his hand shook nervously as he held up the ring. Gazing into Lu Zhishi’s tear-filled eyes, Chi Chen said, "Lu Zhishi, will you marry me? I swear to heaven, I will always love you, always be sincere, and our love will always feel new."

"In sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in good times and in bad..." He recited all the wedding vows, pausing to make sure he hadn’t missed anything, then continued, "Until we grow old together, Lu Zhishi, I will always love you."

Lu Zhishi laughed through his tears. He realized that when one is overwhelmingly happy, laughter and tears come together—his tears felt sweet, and the heart feels so full it might burst.

He carefully took off the wedding ring from his left ring finger and set it aside. Bending down, he held Chi Chen’s trembling hand, extended his finger, and, with tears streaming down his face, grinning through his tears. "I do, Chi Chen. I do."

Chi Chen also smiled, his eyes reddening as tears rolled down his cheeks one by one.

He reached out to wipe the tears from Lu Zhishi’s face, took the ring from the box, and slid it onto Lu Zhishi’s left ring finger. Then he held his hand and kissed it gently.

Lu Zhishi pulled him up gently, took the Black Tea Roses, and picked up the other ring. He was about to kneel down on one knee, but Chi Chen stopped him, holding him back.

They looked at each other and smiled. Lu Zhishi lowered his gaze and gently slid the wedding ring onto Chi Chen’s right ring finger.

"Congratulations, Mr. Chi Chen—we’re engaged!"

"Same to you, Mr. Lu Zhishi. We’re getting married!"

"Lu Zhishi, I love you."

"I also love you, Chi Chen."