Entertainment mogul: Starting his business with the internet

Chapter 236 Proposal
December 30th, the year is drawing to a close. On a warm and comfortable winter morning, the VIP waiting hall of Beiping International Airport is filled with warmth.

Liu Shishi sat elegantly on the sofa, leisurely enjoying the refreshments provided at the airport.

Yang Mi huddled next to the top star, her face full of excitement, chattering away nonstop, while Chen Xiao occasionally chimed in with a word or two.

Just as Liu Shishi was about to pick up her teacup and enjoy a sip of fragrant hot tea, she suddenly caught a glimpse of Cai Yinong, Hu Ge, and Yuan Hong in the distance out of the corner of her eye. She quickly stood up and waved to the three of them.

The three members of the Tangren team, who were originally looking for someone to gather, noticed the eldest sister's movements and pushed their suitcases over to meet her.

Cai Yinong approached Miss Liu, looked around, but didn't see Song Ci: "Shishi, where's your man? Wasn't he supposed to be going to Switzerland with us?"

The eldest sister smiled slightly and gestured towards a lounge not far away: "He and Young Master Wang are having tea in the tea room."

"Young Master Wang?" Apart from Chen Xiao, the others all looked puzzled upon hearing this unfamiliar title.

Liu Shishi introduced, "He is a friend of mine and Song Ci's, the eldest son of Wanda Group. He is coming with us to Switzerland for vacation. There's still a while before takeoff, so let's all rest here for a bit."

“Wanda!” Cai Yinong muttered to himself, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He sat down next to the female lead, his thoughts unreadable.

"Mimi, have you had breakfast?" Hu Ge asked Yang Mi with concern.

Yang Mi glanced shyly at the people around her, and seeing their amused expressions, her face flushed red. Embarrassed and angry, she snapped, "I ate it!"

Over the course of six months, she and Hu Ge developed feelings for each other while filming. The other main actors of "Chinese Paladin 3" knew about their relationship and often teased them about it.

The group chatted and laughed in the waiting area, enjoying the airport food while discussing the latest gossip in the industry.

Before we knew it, time flew by, and soon we heard the announcement to board the plane.

Upon hearing the news, Song Ci and Wang Sicong, along with their respective assistants and bodyguards, came out of the teahouse and joined the group.

After completing security checks and baggage check-in procedures, the group boarded a flight to Zurich, Switzerland.

As soon as Yang Mi boarded the plane, she looked around and was surprised to find that there were no other passengers in the first class cabin besides her and a few others.

"Shishi, where are the other passengers?"

The woman remained calm: "Mr. Song has booked the entire first-class cabin."

This group, including their assistants and bodyguards, consisted of more than a dozen people.

Song Ci found it troublesome and, in order to provide everyone with a more comfortable and private space, simply booked the entire first-class cabin of this Lufthansa plane.

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances, marveling at the tycoon's extravagance.

At this moment, Wang Sicong suddenly said something surprising: "Brother, my dad is planning to buy a private jet. I'll introduce you to the dealer's manager. Do you want to take a look and buy one to play with?"

Song Ci nodded: "I've already been looking at private jets. Last time, the president of Bombardier introduced the Global 7500 and 8000."

However, I'm still considering it. Personally, I prefer Gulfstream aircraft; they offer better comfort and safety.

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi immediately abandoned her best friend and quickly stepped forward to take Song Ci's arm, who was walking at the front: "Oh, darling, you want to buy an airplane?"

"It'll be more convenient to buy one when I'm out running errands."

The eldest sister was very interested: "Once I get the plane, I'm going to go and see it."

"That's natural, you're the lady of the plane."

Yuan Hong and Hu Ge walked side by side, slowly bringing up the rear of the group. Yuan Hong leaned forward and whispered to her good friend:
"Old Hu, did you see that? For them, buying a plane is like buying a car for us. It's one thing for President Song, but Young Master Wang's family is also buying a plane. The difference between people is just too big."

Hu Ge said calmly, "Take it easy. We're not the best, but we're not the worst either."

Yuan Hong turned the intense envy and bitterness on her face into helplessness, and said with a wry smile, "Yes, but I'm not married yet, so I need to save up more for my wife."

Hu Ge reached out and patted his best friend on the shoulder: "Have fun when you go out, don't think about these messy things."

The long flight of more than ten hours was really boring.

Due to safety regulations, passengers are asked to avoid moving around as much as possible during the flight, and because the seats in first class are far apart, it is also difficult for people to get together and chat.

I can only read books, listen to music to pass the time, or close my eyes to rest, occasionally opening my eyes to look at the vast sea of ​​clouds outside the window.

The plane flew over the icy Arctic Ocean and, after a long journey, finally landed smoothly at Zurich International Airport.

As everyone descended the gangway and stepped out of the cabin, they were greeted by the Swiss sunset at 4 p.m.

The blood-red sunset dyed the sky orange-red, while white clouds drifted across the clear blue sky, creating a breathtaking scene.

Although the weather in Switzerland in December is a bit chilly, the fresh air and the distant, faintly visible snow-capped Alps are particularly spectacular under the setting sun, making one look forward to this foreign trip even more.

Liu Shishi took the lead, as she had arranged the entire trip: "Everyone, follow me! The tour guide is already waiting for us in the parking lot. We'll take a minibus to Interlaken right away. I've already booked a hotel there."

Because there were quite a few people on this trip, a large and impressive group, it looked like a tour group.

Therefore, Liu Shishi ultimately rejected Wang Sicong's suggestion and did not choose to stay at He Chaolian's villa.

The tour guide hired by Liu Shishi was a middle-aged man in his thirties who had lived in Switzerland for a long time and was extremely knowledgeable about the local customs and culture. He was specifically responsible for receiving tour groups from China.

Upon seeing their benefactors, the tour guide greeted them warmly and quickly invited them onto the waiting minibus.

Song Ci and his companions boarded the bus, which slowly started moving, with the tour guide standing at the front.

While enthusiastically recounting his itinerary for the coming week in Switzerland, he also introduced the unique local culture.

The scenery outside the window gradually unfolds, like a European pastoral painting.

Neatly arranged pine and cypress trees line both sides of the road, while the distant Alps stretch endlessly, their peaks covered in snow year-round, shimmering with brilliant colors under the setting sun.

The vehicle passed by rows of wooden houses, drove across a crystal-clear lake, and traversed an endless expanse of green grassland.

Song Ci slightly opened the car window, and a gentle breeze swept through, carrying the faint fragrance of earth and flowers. The refreshing atmosphere made one feel as if they were in a paradise, where all worries could be forgotten.

"Shishi, the environment here is really nice, suitable for relaxation and rejuvenation. When we're less busy later, let's bring our parents here for another visit." "Okay, okay." After getting off the plane, Sister Yi was extremely excited, her cheeks slightly flushed, as if she was secretly looking forward to something.

Although Song Ci noticed his girlfriend's unusual behavior, he assumed she was just excited about the trip and didn't pay much attention, only smiling indulgently.

The minibus passed through a long tunnel, and as soon as it emerged, a magnificent valley view appeared before us.

Interlaken, nestled between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, and surrounded by towering mountains, is a world-renowned tourist resort town. The town's architecture is unique, exuding a classical artistic atmosphere.

Upon arriving at the booked five-star hotel, everyone was awestruck by the breathtaking scenery before them. The hotel was surrounded by lush green trees, with snow-capped mountains and azure lakes in the distance.

Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Cai Yinong, and several other ladies, including Song Xueying who accompanied them, couldn't wait to take out their cameras to capture this beautiful moment.

The following day, the week-long trip to Switzerland officially began. Considering that the tourists might be jet-lagged, the itinerary on the 31st was extremely relaxed. The tour guide thoughtfully arranged for everyone to wander around Interlaken and the surrounding area at their leisure, shopping, relaxing, and unwinding.

At four in the morning, the night was still deep and all was quiet.

Liu Shishi was awakened by the vibration of her phone next to her pillow. She quickly reached out and turned off the alarm clock, then quietly got out of bed.

Although she tried her best not to wake her boyfriend, Song Ci was still awakened by the noise from the person next to her.

Song Ci, still sleepy-eyed and looking puzzled, asked in a hoarse voice, "Shishi, what's wrong? I feel like you haven't been acting right these past few days. And why are you up so early?"

"I'm sorry to have woken you up, darling." Liu Shishi turned around, looking apologetic.

But then a smile appeared on her face, her eyes filled with tenderness and love: "Happy birthday, Yiyi."

Song Ci was slightly stunned, then realized that it was past midnight, and it was New Year's Day. Today was his 22nd birthday.

He glanced at his girlfriend and couldn't help but tease her, "Even if it's my birthday, you wouldn't be so excited that you can't sleep, would you?"

Liu Shishi gazed at her boyfriend quietly for a moment, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts. She pursed her lips slightly, choosing to keep her feelings hidden.

"I'm going to wash up and put on makeup. We're going to Jungfraujoch to watch the sunrise later, so let's get up early and get ready."

Soon, Miss Liu finished washing up, took out her makeup bag, sat in front of the dressing table, and began to carefully dress herself up.

When Song Ci finished washing up and returned to the bedroom, Liu Shishi was almost finished with her makeup.

A casual glance was enough to make Song Ci stare in disbelief. Her little green plum's skin was as white as snow, seemingly glowing, and looked especially beautiful in the dim light.

Her arched eyebrows, like willow leaves unfurling in spring, were naturally graceful. She also wore soft, earth-toned eyeshadow, adding a deep yet gentle touch to her eyes, making them captivating with every glance.

A blush with subtle shimmer is applied evenly to the cheeks, giving a rosy and vibrant look. Finally, a touch of delicate lip gloss is the perfect finishing touch, as delicate and beautiful as a newly blossoming cherry blossom.

"Bright eyes and white teeth, exquisite features! Shishi, you are so beautiful."

Song Ci couldn't help but praise that Xiao Qingmei's makeup and styling perfectly showcased her gentle and quiet temperament, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility at first glance.

Seeing Song Ci staring at her intently, Liu Shishi smiled smugly. It was worth getting up at four in the morning to put on makeup, all so that she could appear in front of her boyfriend in her most beautiful form on this special day and give him an unforgettable birthday surprise.

More than an hour later, the sky was beginning to lighten, and the group, full of energy, gathered in front of the hotel and headed straight for Jungfraujoch, where they were going to watch the sunrise.

As the cable car slowly ascends, passing through the clouds, it feels like entering another world, a pure land composed of snow-white mountains and azure skies.

The cable car stopped at the observation deck. As soon as Song Ci and Liu Shishi stepped out of the car, they were greeted by the crisp, fresh air and the distant, undulating Alps, gradually turning golden in the morning light.

Noticing that Liu Shishi was shivering from the cold, Song Ci hugged his girlfriend and wanted to give her some warmth. He scolded her and felt sorry for her at the same time: "I told you it was very cold on the snow mountain, but you wouldn't listen. You're dressed so lightly. You value style over warmth."

Liu Shishi shook her head, her face stubborn. In order to match her exquisite makeup and maintain a perfect posture, she did not change into heavy winter clothes like everyone else.

She was only wearing a stylish coffee-colored trench coat, and while she looked beautiful, the low temperature on the snow-capped mountain made her shiver slightly.

Song Ci couldn't refuse her, so he tightened his grip on his girlfriend's hand: "After watching the sunrise, let's go to the rest room over there to warm up, so we don't catch a cold."

At this moment, the sun has not yet fully risen, and the horizon is tinged with golden light, heralding the beginning of a new day and a new year.

Tourists gathered on the viewing platform, quietly waiting for the sunrise.

Liu Shishi nestled in Song Ci's arms, her heart burning with excitement. Her hand, tucked into her trench coat pocket, tightly gripped a small box, and she felt her heart pounding wildly.

The sky grew even more magnificent, and the light pierced through the clouds, scattering across the snow-capped mountains.

Everyone held their breath and watched as the sun gradually revealed its outline, first with a faint reddish hue, and then a dazzling golden yellow.

As time passed, the sun finally rose, casting its warm rays upon the earth and illuminating the entire world.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and everyone was immersed in this magnificent scenery.

In that breathtaking moment, Liu Shishi had no time to appreciate it. She suddenly broke free from the embrace of Song Ci, took out an exquisite little box from her pocket, and did something astonishing.

Under Song Ci's astonished gaze, Miss Liu solemnly took a deep breath, knelt on one knee, and opened the small box in her hand, inside which was a ring that shone with dazzling light.

A pool of autumn water flowed in Miss Liu's eyes, and her gentle yet firm words were carried on the breeze: "Song Ci, everything in the world has its destiny, and you are my destiny. Our story began twenty years ago."

From now on, in the long years to come, you are my only poem. I want to take your hand and walk with you through mountains and lakes, through the passing years.

At this most beautiful moment in the world, witnessed by the sun and ancient mountains, I want our love to be as eternal as this sunrise. Yiyi, will you marry me?

The sudden marriage proposal caught Song Ci off guard. She stared blankly at her childhood sweetheart, her thoughts racing and her mind in a daze.

Those happy times we shared, those little moments we experienced together, flashed through my mind like a movie.

The two locked eyes. Song Ci gazed at Liu Shishi and saw the love flowing in her eyes, her deep affection melting his heart.

Song Ci also knelt on one knee, gently took the ring from Liu Shishi's hand, and tenderly placed it on Liu's slender finger. With utmost solemnity, she made a lifelong vow: "I do! In the gentle flow of time, I promise you peace."

Then Song Ci slowly stood up, helped Liu Shishi up, and hugged her tightly.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered a sentence: I wanted to give her the best of everything in my life, but I found that she was the best person in my life.

(End of this chapter)