newbobooks Chapter 226 Belated Proposal
Chapter 226 Belated Proposal
As soon as Shuili said this, everyone's attention immediately turned to Xinyang and Linghua.
Xinyang touched Shuili's head and said, "You know how to turn the tables and divert conflicts. But the story between your sister-in-law and me is a long one." As he spoke, Xinyang's eyes became gentle and distant, and he fell into memories.
Linghua gently took Xinyang's arm and said, "We can be considered childhood sweethearts. We have known each other since we were young."
Shuili raised her hand. "I know that. Brother Xinyang saved me in Qingquan Town in Mondstadt ten years ago. But then I heard that Brother Xinyang returned to Liyue. I haven't heard from him since then. It turns out he went to Inazuma."
Xinyang nodded slightly: "That's right, for various reasons I lied and said I was going to Liyue, but I was actually going to Inazuma."
Linghua continued, "It was originally just an ordinary night. I was hungry in the middle of the night and sneaked into the kitchen to make myself a bowl of chazuke, but I saw my brother leaving and heading towards Inazuma Castle. At the time, I thought he had sneaked out to eat something delicious, so I followed him to Inazuma Castle. I remember that it was at the Mulou Tea House that we first met. At that time, he prepared a large table of dishes that I had never seen before."
Xinyang's lips curled up. "I made those dishes specially to treat my brother in preparation for my chance to join the Society, but I didn't expect you, a greedy little cat, to set your eyes on them. You ate at least half of that huge table of food. But I talked to you for a long time on the way, so it wasn't a loss."
Linghua gently hit Xinyang's shoulder. "I'm not a greedy cat. It's because you made those dishes so delicious, especially those Liyue specialties. When we returned to the company, you kept talking about things in other countries. Inazuma was always closed off, so of course I was interested in those things."
Xinyang couldn't help but laugh. "I always thought you were interested in my affairs because we were so close, but it turns out it was because of this."
Shui Li covered her mouth and chuckled, "Sister-in-law, you were such a glutton back then, but those delicious foods are really hard to resist. Plus, Brother Xinyang's cooking skills are really good. It's understandable. Brother Xinyang, please continue and tell me how you two got together, or rather, who pursued who?"
"Are we in love?" Xin Yang touched his chin, his eyes softened, and he fell into deep thought. "Ling Hua and I grew up together, and our feelings didn't form all of a sudden. It wasn't based on any special confession, but rather developed day by day as we spent time together in our daily lives. We understand and trust each other, and we can rely on each other when things happen. Just like when we went to festivals together as children, and when we grew up, we handled family affairs together. No one pursued the other first, we just ran towards each other. Maybe it was just a glance, and slowly, we decided on each other in our hearts, and our feelings grew deeper and deeper, until we couldn't live without each other.
Shuili curled her lips and said, "Brother Xinyang, you are being too brief. Please at least give me some specific details."
"What details are there? Love is not something that can be achieved overnight." Xinyang scratched his head.
Shuili turned her head away and said, "Brother Xinyang is such a fool. He doesn't understand romance at all. So what about a proposal? There should be a proposal, right?"
"Proposal..." Xin Yang scratched his head again, "We didn't propose. It was just after the battle at the castle tower that Linghua brought it up, and then we got married. Now that I think about it, it was a bit hasty."
"How can it be considered hasty? This is simply too hasty. Brother Xinyang, don't you really want to give your sister-in-law a romantic and unforgettable proposal? Even an extra one would be fine." Shuili said angrily, staring at Xinyang with wide eyes.
Xinyang smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "I really didn't pay much attention to those formalities before, but now that you mention it, it seems like I should make up for it."
Linghua said calmly, "No need. The wedding was so long ago, those formalities are not that important. The little things we've experienced along the way are much more important than a proposal. As long as you have me in your heart, that's enough."
Xin Yang shook his head. "That won't do, Ling Hua. Although the past days are precious, giving you a romantic and unforgettable proposal is also what I should do for you. I didn't give you a proper ceremony before, but it's not too late to make up for it now. Just think of it as adding another beautiful memory to our relationship."
Shui Li nodded repeatedly at the side, "Yes, sister-in-law, Brother Xinyang is right. This is also a token of my appreciation, so let's make up for it."
Linghua stared quietly at Xinyang's serious face, a faint blush creeping onto her fair cheeks. She parted her lips and said coquettishly, "Oh, there's nothing I can do about you! So, let's settle it here without further ado."
Upon hearing this, Xin Yang's eyes widened in shock. He stammered, "Ah? Right here? Now? This is a bit sudden! I'm not even prepared."
Upon hearing this, Linghua's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. She glared at Xinyang fiercely and snorted coldly, "Hmph, just now you kept saying that you must have a proposal ceremony, but now you tell me you're completely unprepared. I see, you were just saying it casually, without any sincerity at all!"
Seeing Linghua's anger, Xinyang panicked and frantically explained, "No...it's not like that, Linghua! I'm sincere to you! I really want to give you a romantic proposal experience. It's just that I didn't expect this moment to come so soon, and I just didn't react for a moment."
Shui Li chuckled at the side, "As expected, to cure Brother Xinyang, you still have to find sister-in-law. Brother Xinyang, don't dawdle anymore. Hurry up. It's quite a surprise to start now."
After saying this, Xinyang cleared his throat, took a deep breath, and looked intently at Linghua. He spoke sincerely and affectionately, "Linghua, although we are now married, and although there are no fancy decorations or grand events now, at this moment, I still want to take advantage of this rare opportunity to solemnly propose to you. Whenever I think back to the wonderful times we spent together from childhood to adulthood, whether it was the moments of laughing and playing together, playing games together, cooking together, taking walks together, sparring with each other, or facing difficulties and obstacles together, every frame and every detail is like the dazzling stars in the night sky, deeply engraved in my heart. It is precisely because of these precious memories that I am more convinced than ever - you are the person I most desire to protect in this life, the person I most hope to be able to rely on and accompany through the long journey of life!"
At this point, Xinyang paused, took a few deep breaths, and adjusted his slightly rapid breathing rhythm. He continued to pour out his inner words with deep affection: "Linghua, I sincerely hope to travel with you to all the beautiful scenery of the continent of Teyvat and experience firsthand the magnificent wonders bestowed upon us by nature. At the same time, I look forward to experiencing every moment of the years to come with you, whether it is rainy or sunny. So, my dear Kamisato Linghua, please allow me to ask you once again, are you willing to reciprocate my love and agree to let me be the partner who can more openly hold your hand and accompany you through the rest of your long life?"
As Xinyang finished speaking, Linghua, who had been quietly listening to this true confession, had her eyes unknowingly filled with crystal clear tears of emotion.
Linghua nodded slightly in agreement. At the same time, she threw herself into Xinyang's arms and said softly, "I do... Of course I do! Regardless of whether there's a proposal like this today, deep down in my heart, I've already decided long ago that you, Xinyang, are the only choice for me, Shenli Linghua, in this life!"