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After dinner, Zhao Shucheng chatted with Wang Ying's parents for a while before getting up to say goodbye.

Wang Ying said she was seeing Zhao Shucheng off, but she ended up getting into a car with him and leaving.

Zhao Shucheng asked curiously, "I thought you were going to stay at home tonight?"

Wang Ying smiled and said, "I thought my parents would just let me see you off, but I didn't expect them to not object and let me go with you."

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "It seems your parents are quite satisfied with me as their son-in-law. However, the meeting between both sets of parents will probably have to wait until your winter break."

Wang Ying looked at Zhao Shucheng and asked, "Why?"

"Although your parents have agreed to the meeting, the scheduling and preparations will take time. Besides, your summer vacation is almost over, right? It wouldn't be appropriate if you weren't there."

Wang Ying sighed and said, "That's right, time really flies. I have to go back to school soon. If only I had known..."

"It's no use knowing this now. You're different from me. I can drop out of school, but you can't."

“That’s true. My parents definitely won’t agree. I can’t be like you and go back to China to start a business without telling my family.”

"Don't be so sad. It's not that long anyway, and we can see each other often. Once you graduate, we can be together every day."

Xiao Qianxi also parted ways with He Xiaozhou and returned to the company, only to be severely reprimanded by Chen Tianhe.

During her two-week trip to England, Lin Jingyan paid out of her own pocket to shoot a set of football diary videos in Berlin, and also released a single of the same name, which ranked fifth in downloads.

"Do you know that all this honor originally belonged to you? But you threw it all away. Do you still think your choice was right? Does going to England even matter?"

Xiao Qianxi said, "President Chen, if there's nothing else, I'll go practice my voice."

"You don't need to go. Lin Jingyan rented the company's recording studio for mixing. Besides, the company doesn't have any plans to release a single for you right now, so you don't need to practice your voice. Go to the rehearsal room and practice your basic skills."

Chen Tianhe learned from Lin Jingyan that Xiao Qianxi's trip to England wasn't to avoid Wang Ying, but to visit her boyfriend. Feeling deceived by Xiao Qianxi, he was naturally furious and wanted to sideline her.

Xiao Qianxi ran into Lin Jingyan in the rehearsal room.

The other person also saw Xiao Qianxi, smiled smugly, and said, "Qianxi, long time no see, you haven't changed at all."

"Yes, you've changed quite a bit."

"It's alright. After all, I'm a singer. I just release singles and stuff. Have you heard my new song?"

Xiao Qianxi said, "Not yet!"

"Then you should listen to it carefully, it might help your singing skills, but you won't be able to release a song anytime soon."

Lin Jingyan smiled smugly, and seeing Xiao Qianxi's cosmetics lying to the side, she picked them up and said, "Oh, why are you using these cheap supermarket products? Who bought them for you? Were they on sale? I heard your boyfriend is very rich, why doesn't he buy you high-end products? No wonder your skin is so dull."

"Give me!"

"Don't bother taking it. I'll have my assistant buy you a new one. Aren't we good friends?"

Seeing Lin Jingyan walk away arrogantly, Xiao Qianxi was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She could only force herself to continue practicing.

Time flies, Christmas is here.

Wang Ying called Zhao Shucheng and told him that she was coming back for winter vacation.

Zhao Shucheng glanced at the time and said, "Time really flies; five months have passed in the blink of an eye."

"Yes, it's been quite a while. I'm back for winter break and Christmas this time. What are your plans?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've already discussed it with my parents. As long as Uncle's schedule is okay, our two families will have a meal together to finalize the engagement."

"Who told you that? I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm getting on the plane."

Seeing the phone call abruptly ended, Zhao Shucheng shook his head helplessly, knowing she was just shy.

Yang Cheng also chose to return to China, on the same flight as Wang Ying. He was visibly stunned when he learned that Wang Ying was getting engaged to Zhao Shucheng.

You know, he and Xie Qiao had been together for so many years, but their relationship had always been lukewarm, and they had only kissed a few times.

However, Ren Siyu wanted to go on vacation with Yang Cheng some time ago, and had even planned the itinerary. Yang Cheng felt that she was interfering too much, and that it was better for Xie Qiao to just ignore everything and quietly wait for him.

So after much deliberation, he decided to propose to Xie Qiao, which would also free him from Ren Siyu's entanglement.

Xie Qiao didn't actually like Yang Cheng that much. The reason she agreed to date him before was just because she envied other people's beautiful love. But she didn't feel that way when she was with Yang Cheng.

She received a call from Yang Cheng and arrived at the upscale restaurant he had chosen. However, she felt quite uncomfortable, as her attire seemed out of place.

Yang Cheng didn't notice Xie Qiao's strange behavior. Instead, he took out a ring, put it on Xie Qiao's finger, and said, "Qiao Qiao, let's get married after I graduate!"

Xie Qiao was caught off guard by the sudden marriage proposal and was unsure whether she should refuse.

After breaking up with Yang Cheng, she sought help from Lu Qianran. Lu Qianran was naturally happy for Xie Qiao, after all, Yang Cheng was such a good catch, and if they were together, Xie Qiao would definitely be happy. Besides, she had used tarot cards to tell Xie Qiao that they were meant to be.

Xie Qiao still had doubts. After all, she didn't think she liked Yang Cheng as much as she thought. Moreover, she kept thinking about Zhao Shucheng lately, recalling the scenes of them growing up together, and the help Zhao Shucheng gave her during the school lockdown.

Lu Qianran was quite excited and couldn't help but tell Zhao Shucheng the news.

Zhao Shucheng was also stunned when he heard this. After all, in his opinion, it was not easy for Yang Cheng and Xie Qiao to have lasted this long, let alone you getting married.

Wang Ying was right next to Zhao Shucheng and was also somewhat surprised when she heard the news.

"Really?"

"Of course, Yang Cheng proposed and even put a ring on Xie Qiao's finger—it was such a big ring."

Wang Ying still had some doubts, after all, even if Yang Cheng himself was willing, his parents would not agree to Yang Cheng marrying Xie Qiao.

"Qin Chuan, do you think it's true?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "Whether it's true or not isn't important. I just don't know if they can make it to the end. But we're both talking about marriage, so it's not so surprising that they've come this far." "But I don't quite understand Yang Cheng's feelings for Xie Qiao."

Zhao Shucheng looked at Wang Ying and said, "Is it because of Yang Cheng's other women that you feel he's not sincere?"

"you know?"

Wang Ying looked at Zhao Shucheng in surprise, seemingly unable to understand why Zhao Shucheng could watch Xie Qiao and Yang Cheng be together for so long if he knew that Yang Cheng had other women outside.

"Since you know, why don't you tell Xie Qiao that you and she weren't childhood friends, and that you used to like each other?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "You said it yourself, it was in the past. Besides, Xie Qiao is an adult and should be responsible for her choices. Furthermore, do you think Xie Qiao really didn't know anything? Have you forgotten that Xie Qiao bumped into Yang Cheng at his house before, and she still chose to forgive him. Do you think if I said anything, she would care, or be angry that I shattered her beautiful illusions about love?"

"Then just look at it like this?"

"There's not much we can do, as long as Xie Qiao doesn't suffer any losses. If you're really concerned, why don't you ask Yang Cheng if he's sincere?"

Xie Qiao hesitated for a moment before asking, "You don't mind?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Why would I mind? You care about Xie Qiao, and you're worried your childhood friend might act impulsively. Besides, you're my girlfriend now, and we're talking about marriage. I wouldn't be so jealous as to mind that you used to like Yang Cheng. Do you think I'm that petty?"

Wang Ying looked at Zhao Shucheng apologetically and said, "Qin Chuan, I'm just worried about you and afraid you'll overthink things. You're not that petty."

"It's good that you know. Besides, I know that the person you like right now is me, so naturally you won't see Yang Cheng as a rival. But to be honest, if he really does end up with Xie Qiao, it would actually be a good choice, but I think it's unlikely."

"why would you say so?"

Zhao Shucheng said, "Do you think he and Xie Qiao like each other?"

Wang Ying hesitated before saying, "I guess so?"

Zhao Shucheng shook his head and said, "I don't think so. They're more like sticking together for warmth, playing house. They were just a little confused before, so they chose to be together. But they'll only know if they're truly sincere when things happen."

"Why do I feel like you're talking about us? After all, our relationship was all by chance."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Then you're wrong. I had been planning this for a long time. You only agreed to my pursuit because you had developed feelings for me over time and were jealous."

"And you're making it sound so real. I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to find Yang Cheng and ask him what he really thinks."

When Wang Ying arrived at Yang Cheng's house and learned that Yang Cheng had indeed proposed, and was serious about it, she couldn't help but ask, "Did you tell your aunt about your proposal?"

Yang Cheng said, "We're not getting married immediately, so she doesn't need to know."

"So you really intend to marry Xie Qiao?"

"Isn't it good? Haven't you always been on Xie Qiao's side?"

Wang Ying said, "It's not that it's bad, I just thought you might never get married in your life."

Yang Cheng said, "At first, I didn't think I'd get married either, but Xie Qiao is different from others. Being with her won't change my life in any way. And whatever I do, if I tell her, she'll agree."

"Is this the reason you proposed to her?" Wang Ying was shocked to find the truth so unbelievable.

"You know I don't like talking about love, especially the kind that's all about life and death. Maybe love is just a hypothetical word in the end."

"Is Xie Qiao willing? What did she say?"

Yang Cheng hesitated before saying, "She didn't say."

After Wang Ying returned, she told Zhao Shucheng about her conversation with Yang Cheng, saying, "Why do I feel like this matter is so risky?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "In the end, Yang Cheng wants to find someone to marry, and someone who won't interfere with him. Someone whose life will remain unchanged, who won't care about his extravagant lifestyle outside, and who won't interfere with any of his choices."

“You’re right, but I think if Xie Qiao marries him, it might…”

Zhao Shucheng said, "This kind of life only exists in Yang Cheng's imagination. After all, they weren't very close when they were dating. But marriage is different. When two people live together, they have more contact with each other, and it's normal for conflicts to arise."

"Xie Qiao could ignore Yang Cheng before, and even disregard his behavior outside. But after marriage, Xie Qiao can't turn a blind eye. In fact, their lives will change a lot, and it won't be like Yang Cheng thought, where there are no changes at all."

"Right, I think so too. What do we do now?" Wang Ying looked at Zhao Shucheng, hoping he could give her some advice. She wasn't just worried about Yang Cheng, but also about Xie Qiao getting hurt, which would make it impossible for her to face Xie Qiao in the future.

Zhao Shucheng said, "There's really only so much we can do. Let's just let things take their course. Besides, even if Xie Qiao and Yang Cheng are planning to get married, there are still people who won't agree."

"You mean your aunt? Indeed, your aunt probably doesn't think much of Xie Qiao. She's always wanted to find someone of equal social standing for Yang Cheng to marry. She even tried to match me with Yang Cheng before, but she gave up after she found out I was with you."

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "It's not just his parents, but also his woman. I remember that Ren Siyu, she's been with Yang Cheng for many years, do you think she'll give up easily?"

“But if Yang Cheng cared about her, he wouldn’t have kept her from getting a formal title and even started dating Xie Qiao.”

Zhao Shucheng said, "Yang might not care, but Xie Qiao certainly wouldn't be indifferent. When they were dating, Xie Qiao almost broke up with him because of this. Do you think you'd willingly be a third party, or simply turn a blind eye, if you knew they were still entangled?"

Wang Ying thought about it for a moment and felt that Xie Qiao, given her personality, definitely wouldn't accept it.

"But if Yang Cheng apologizes, or even continues to pester her, will Xie Qiao soften her heart and get back together with Yang Cheng?"

Zhao Shucheng smiled and said, "I don't know either, but Ren Siyu must have a trump card to make Xie Qiao give up. Okay, let's not talk about other people's business. As for the meeting between the two sets of parents, did your dad say when?"

Wang Ying said, "My dad means that he's a bit busy right now and needs to wait a while. He'll let me know when he has some free time."

Zhao Shucheng nodded and said, "That works too. My parents are available anytime. Let me know when you've set a time, and I'll pass it on to them."

"Okay, by the way, do you think I should pay a visit to your home first?"

Zhao Shucheng said with a smile, "Then there's no need. You've been there before and met them all."

"But I haven't officially met your sister and brother-in-law yet."

"There's no need to worry about that. They'll all be there together, and you'll see them then. But my sister's a bit fierce, so don't get scared." (End of Chapter)