TL: Hua
Extra 6: Main storyline daily life 6
Qin Chaoyan was silent for a long time, finally saying vaguely, “We’ll talk about it later.”
“Talk about it later” meant that he actually didn’t know either.
In reality, of course, he wanted to get married, wishing it could happen immediately.
People are always insatiable. During those three years in Country E, his greatest extravagance was to be able to see Ye Rongxu once; even just a distant glance would do. Occasionally, when he dreamed of him, he would linger in the feeling of the dream for a long time, reluctant to open his eyes.
Now that they were back together and could see each other every day, he was no longer satisfied with just this. He wanted to hold the other in his arms at all times, and he wanted their relationship to be officially settled soon so that everyone would know.
But…
He calculated that Xuxu still had several months until the college entrance examination and then four years of university. Even at the fastest, it would be four and a half years later.
The matter of marriage had a long way to go.
After calculating, Qin Chaoyan sighed.
On the weekend, Ye Rongxu came to his residence to study.
While explaining a problem, Qin Chaoyan couldn’t help but pull him into his arms, resting his chin on his shoulder.
Having been tutored like this once before, Ye Rongxu immediately became alert and turned his head to ask, “What?”
Then he reminded him, “Focus on explaining the problem. No thinking about irrelevant things, or I won’t come next week.”
This time, he hadn’t bought any lumbar support products or kidney-tonifying health supplements for the other party. Qin Chaoyan was helpless, holding him tighter and saying, “Am I that much of a beast?”
That one time before, he had been honest afterward, at most hugging and cuddling, right? But…
“Did I not do well?” Qin Chaoyan hesitated for a moment and asked seriously, “Did I make you very uncomfortable? You didn’t like it?”
Otherwise, why did he always… seem so resistant to this?
Qin Chaoyan had reflected on this several times, feeling that he must have done something wrong. After all, he didn’t actually have much experience before that.
Besides not wanting to delay Ye Rongxu’s review, this was also a reason why he wanted to, but didn’t dare to, do it again.
Xuxu’s health wasn’t good. If it was his fault, he had to secretly find a way to improve himself and couldn’t let Xuxu suffer like this.
But he really didn’t know what the problem was.
Upon hearing this, Ye Rongxu’s face flushed red, heat rushing upwards.
He originally didn’t want to say it, but Qin Chaoyan had a deeply reflective look, as if he had encountered an unsolvable academic problem.
Ye Rongxu stammered, finally gritted his teeth, and simply said, “It’s not like that.”
“Then why?” Teacher Qin was eager to learn and ask questions.
Ye Rongxu’s eyes darted around, his face red like a tomato. Finally, he lowered his eyelids, his voice as soft as a mosquito. “It’s… too comfortable.”
For him, who had been ill for a long time and rested quietly every day, that feeling was too unfamiliar and too stimulating. His heart beat so fast that it made him tremble, and he thought he would die. Moreover… Qin Chaoyan was always so…
Ye Rongxu was too embarrassed to continue, his head lowered, the tips of his ears in his dark hair completely red.
Qin Chaoyan finally understood the reason. Holding him, he said hoarsely in his ear, “Then I’ll go slower and lighter next time?”
Ye Rongxu nodded haphazardly, humming in agreement, his head so hot and muddled that he didn’t know what he was saying. After humming, he froze for a second and quickly shook his head. “No, it’s not necessarily about being slow and light; it’s… what next time?”
He suddenly came back to his senses, his embarrassment turning into anger. “Study! Who’s talking about this with you?”
Qin Chaoyan quickly coaxed, “Okay, which question don’t you understand?”
Ye Rongxu pursed his lips, finally pointing to the last three questions on the test paper, his tone proud, “This one, this one, and this one.”
After glancing at the questions, Qin Chaoyan quickly and seriously began to explain them to him, his tone unhurried, his explanations logical, clear, and easy to understand.
Ye Rongxu thought that if he really became a teacher, he would definitely be a good one.
It was a pity that this seriousness didn’t last long. After explaining the questions, during the break, Qin Chaoyan brought freshly cut fruit from the kitchen, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly asked, “Xuxu, when do you think would be a good time for us to get married? Where should we hold the wedding?”
Ye Rongxu: “…”
He was instantly speechless, saying, “I’m reviewing for the college entrance examination.”
Qin Chaoyan nodded, “You’re right. Then I won’t disturb you. I’ll go think about it over there while you continue doing your problems.”
With that, he walked away, looking preoccupied.
Ye Rongxu: “?” How can you think about it alone? This is a matter for two people.
*
In June, Ye Rongxu finally faced the college entrance examination.
Because he hadn’t attended school much, he was a bit excited but also uneasy and lacked confidence.
Although his tutor and Qin Chaoyan both said his grades were very good and there was no problem, he still couldn’t help but feel nervous before entering the examination hall.
Qin Chaoyan, Ye Boxuan, and the others all came to see him off. Qin Chaoyan comforted him, “Don’t be nervous, just do what you normally do.”
But in reality, he was even more nervous than for his own college entrance examination. After comforting him, he double-checked with Ye Rongxu, “Did you bring everything? Admission ticket, pens, ruler… and medicine.”
Finally, he instructed, “Your health is the most important thing. If you feel unwell in the examination hall, definitely don’t push yourself. Tell the invigilator in time…”
Every detail was meticulously checked, even more than Ye Boxuan’s instructions.
Hearing this, Ye Boxuan simply shut his mouth. Anyway, Qin Chaoyan had said everything he wanted to say.
Ye Rongxu was speechless, saying, “I brought everything. You were the one who packed my things. And I basically don’t need the inhaler anymore.”
“You still have to bring it, just in case,” Qin Chaoyan frowned and instructed.
Ye Rongxu was helpless. “I’m not saying I won’t bring it; I’m saying don’t be so nervous.”
He definitely carried his medicine with him at all times, but Qin Chaoyan was just too nervous. However, this fuss actually made him less nervous.
Speaking of which, he had seen Qin Chaoyan off for his exam back then, and now Qin Chaoyan was seeing him off. It was really… seeing each other off.
He inexplicably found it amusing, waved his hand, and turned to walk into the school gate.
Qin Chaoyan stood at the entrance, watching him go. His figure was tall and slender, and his eyes couldn’t hide his worry, more anxious than the other parents beside him.
A parent nearby greeted him, “Hey, young man, are you here to see your younger brother off for the college entrance examination? Sigh, no need to be so nervous. You’ll be relieved after the exam.”
Qin Chaoyan thought silently: No, I’m here to see off my boyfriend.
…
The long examination drew to a close amidst the tension. When Ye Rongxu walked out of the examination hall after the last session, it was already afternoon.
The leaden clouds in the sky were dyed orange-gold, and the scattered golden rays of the setting sun covered the campus, warming the faces of the anxious parents waiting at the school gate with a golden glow.
Ye Rongxu stepped out of the school gate, bathed in the golden light. He wore an ordinary plain white T-shirt and straight trousers, carrying his pencil case as he walked among a group of students, exuding a vibrant aura, as if he were the same age as the students around him.
Qin Chaoyan stood in the warm golden light, watching this scene. An unspeakable emotion stirred in his heart, along with a hint of regret.
How wonderful it would be if he and the other party were walking into the campus together at this moment, then walking out of the examination hall, and then entering university together.
They had missed so much.
But things were good as they were now. All regrets had been compensated.
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Qin Chaoyan’s lips as he walked towards the figure coming out of the school gate.
Because Ye Rongxu said that too many people coming to see him off would make him nervous, Ye Boxuan, Ji Qingyu, and Lin Jiaojiao didn’t come for the subsequent exams.
Today was the last exam, and for some reason, only Qin Chaoyan came to pick him up.
Ye Rongxu quickly saw him, his clear eyes brightening slightly, and he suddenly jogged towards him.
Qin Chaoyan’s heart tightened instantly. His Xuxu seemed to walk no differently from a normal person, but he hadn’t fully recovered yet. Walking fast could easily cause him to stumble, let alone run.
He quickly ran over, and Ye Rongxu indeed stumbled, taking a staggering step and falling into his arms.
Qin Chaoyan held him tightly, his heart filled with lingering fear. After taking a deep breath, just as he was about to lower his head to scold him, he unexpectedly met a pair of bright eyes filled with laughter.
Ye Rongxu looked up at him with a smile on his beautiful and delicate face. He suddenly reached up, held his shoulders, straightened up, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, “Qin Chaoyan, I have a favor to ask of you.”
The slightly warm breath tickled his ear.
Qin Chaoyan’s eyes deepened slightly, and he unconsciously tightened his grip around his waist, asking, “What is it?”
Ye Rongxu’s smile was sly as he said, “I’m inviting you to get two nine-yuan marriage certificates. I’ll pay. Will you go?”
With that, he raised the household registration booklet in his pencil case.
Qin Chaoyan was stunned. After a long while, he said hoarsely, “Getting a marriage certificate now doesn’t cost money.”
Ye Rongxu: “Huh?”
“Also, the Civil Affairs Bureau is closed now.”
Ye Rongxu hesitated, “Can we… go again tomorrow?”
Qin Chaoyan suddenly tightened his grip around his waist. After a moment, he loosened it slightly and said softly, “I’ll take you somewhere.”
With that, he pulled Ye Rongxu into the car and drove all the way to the city center.
Dusk fell, and the city lights began to twinkle. The central building suddenly shone with colorful lights, displaying a huge light show. Two lines of text appeared on the giant screen: Xuxu Rusheng, may you live a long and healthy life.
Many pedestrians stopped to take photos in surprise: Was this a confession or a birthday celebration?
Ye Rongxu was stunned. Before he could recover, Qin Chaoyan took his hand and led him to the top floor of the central building.
The entire floor had been booked and decorated as a proposal scene. Ye Boxuan, Lin Jiaojiao, Ji Qingyu, and others were all there. Even Grandpa Ye and Grandma Ye had temporarily returned to the country and appeared on the scene. In the distance, hundreds of drones rose into the air, their lights intertwining to form words and patterns of confession.
The pedestrians below exclaimed in amazement.
Amidst Ye Rongxu’s stunned expression, Qin Chaoyan looked at him, his gaze extremely serious, and he said, “Xuxu, I’ve changed the company name to Rongchao and will give you half of my shares, okay? Although its scale is not as large as before after separating from the Xie Group, and it can’t compare to the Ye Group, I promise it will get better and better in the future.”
Saying this, he suddenly knelt on one knee, tightly holding Ye Rongxu’s hand, his voice carrying a hint of nervousness as he whispered, “So, will you marry me?”
Ye Rongxu lowered his head to look at him, his eyes gradually turning red. After a long while, he said with a bit of a nasal tone, “No.”
Qin Chaoyan’s heart suddenly tightened, but then he heard the other person say, “Why should I be the one marrying into your family?”
Qin Chaoyan was stunned, then overjoyed. A starry smile appeared in his eyes as he stood up and hugged him tightly, his voice unable to suppress his joy, “It doesn’t matter; I’ll be the one marrying into your family.”
Ye Rongxu sniffled and said, “You said it wrong. You should say, ‘Can I marry you?'”
Besides, this proposal was so cheesy, but he still liked it so much.
It turned out that he wasn’t the only one who prepared a proposal. Qin Chaoyan had also secretly prepared one.
So many drones flying in the city center must have required a prior request, right? He had actually arranged such a grand scene.
He hugged Qin Chaoyan tightly, buried his head in the other’s neck, and gently wiped away the wetness from the corners of his eyes.
A round of applause suddenly sounded behind them. Ye Boxuan and the others were all looking at them with smiles in their eyes. Lin Jiaojiao was even more excited, her palms clapping until they were red.
Ye Rongxu glanced at them from the corner of his eye, suddenly feeling a little embarrassed, and buried his face even deeper.
The next day, early morning.
Ye Rongxu was still in his sleep when Qin Chaoyan woke him up.
“Rongxu, we’re going to get the marriage certificate today. Wake up quickly,” Qin Chaoyan’s tone couldn’t hide his joy, probably from anticipating it all night.
Ye Rongxu was groggy and couldn’t really open his eyes. In the end, Qin Chaoyan carried him to wash up and helped him get dressed.
It wasn’t until he was sitting in the car and a peeled tea egg was stuffed into his mouth that he fully woke up, opened his eyes, and asked, “Where are we going?”
Qin Chaoyan was helpless, saying, “To the Civil Affairs Bureau. Didn’t we agree last night?”
Ye Rongxu: “?” Did we talk about it last night?
“When you said ‘no more,’ you agreed.” Qin Chaoyan happily kissed his lips and said.
Ye Rongxu’s face instantly turned red, and he glared at him fiercely.
He hadn’t agreed at all! He was clearly crying so much that he didn’t know what he was saying, but this hateful guy didn’t stop, even though he had promised before…
He suddenly stopped recalling, turned his head away, and angrily took a bite of the egg, almost choking.
Qin Chaoyan quickly handed him the milk, gently stroked his chest, and asked, “By the way, your household registration booklet and ID card…”
“Brought them, brought them,” Ye Rongxu grumbled. After getting in the car yesterday, he had left them in the car and hadn’t taken them back to the residence.
Qin Chaoyan immediately felt relieved, helped him fasten his seatbelt, and said, “Uncle agreed that we should get the certificate first and then hold the wedding after you graduate from university.”
“Got it,” Ye Rongxu waved his hand impatiently.
Qin Chaoyan kissed him lightly on the forehead, his eyes unable to conceal his smile.
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The way they propose to each other is different but heartwarming! Ah they’re officially getting married 🥹❤️