Chapter 34: 034

Chapter 34

After exploring all the indoor attractions at the amusement park, it was already getting late. And Lan Xi, the unreliable "fellow villager," finally concluded the romantic rainy atmosphere that she arranged. However, unfortunately, Xie Cheng's phone and bank card were still affected, and he still couldn't make payments.

It was simply too perfect!

Lan Xi brimmed with confidence, saying, "Let me take you out for dinner."

She had everything planned out and was full of confidence, saying, "I've arranged a place with a very artistic ambiance!"

...

Thirty minutes later, Xie Cheng looked at the small hill in front of him, his face filled with disbelief. "Is this the place with artistic ambiance?"

"Not yet, not yet. Let's grab something to eat first. After that, I'll take you there!" Lan Xi remained composed as she took out two bottles of Evian water and handed one to Xie Cheng. "Drink up! I just bought this. I'll cover all the expenses tonight!"

Xie Cheng was indeed a bit thirsty, so he took the bottle of Evian water and finished it in one gulp.

After finishing, he tossed the bottle into the trash can and then turned to look at Lan Xi. "Let's go, let's have dinner."

Currently, the two of them were in a park behind the amusement park. As far as Xie Cheng knew, there were indeed several high-end restaurants in this park. They were in high demand due to the pleasant environment and skilled chefs. Most of them required a reservation a month in advance, and the prices were also very expensive.

Presumably, Lan Xi planned to take him to such a restaurant.

This trip showed that Lan Xi was considerate. She even knew how to match Xie Cheng's style. She didn't prepare ordinary mineral water but Evian water. She chose a restaurant with a good environment, even if it meant spending a lot of money on dinner. It showed that despite her social awkwardness, she had grown to some extent. Lan Xi deep down acknowledged his efforts for her. Although she was stingy with money earlier, being reluctant to buy fast passes and cutting budgets here and there, it was understandable that she wanted to save money for the important things. Since most of the budget was spent on food, it was forgivable.

Xie Cheng decided to forgive Lan Xi.

It wasn't in vain that he worked overtime all week and sacrificed this day to accompany her at the amusement park, enduring the curious and disdainful gazes of elementary school students as they lined up five times to ride the childish carousel.

Lan Xi was grateful, and that brought Xie Cheng some comfort.

Even though his bank card and mobile payment were inexplicably malfunctioning, Xie Cheng decided to give Cao An a call after dinner to have him remotely scan the payment code.

Considering that Lan Xi didn't earn much, her willingness to treat him to such an expensive restaurant was enough. Xie Cheng appreciated her attitude. Therefore, he decided to foot the bill himself.

However, before Xie Cheng could further bask in his relief, he heard Lan Xi's surprised voice:

"Dinner? Didn't we just eat?"

She casually pointed to the glass bottle of Evian water in her hand and said, "Didn't I already treat you to a meal?"

Xie Cheng was taken aback. "This is just water."

"Yes, it's water." Lan Xi nodded solemnly. "Haven't you heard the saying? 'A meal is not complete without water.'"

"This water, with bubbles, fills our empty stomachs and makes us feel more satisfied. Our previous connection, just like these bubbles, seems to be endless. Isn't it true that the more we drink, the more fulfilled we become?"

Lan Xi confidently said, "That's why this water is a validator of our emotions. Look, after drinking it, aren't you no longer hungry?"

"...," Xie Cheng gritted his teeth.

Lan Xi confidently replied, "I knew you wouldn't be hungry."

With a deep affection in her eyes, Lan Xi looked at Xie Cheng and asked, "Do you know why?"

Why else?

Xie Cheng was infuriated. If he worked so hard all day and still wasn't hungry, there was only one explanation—his stomach was messed up!

His stomach was fine, so he was very hungry!

However, Lan Xi seemed completely absorbed in her own world.

She looked at Xie Cheng again, her lips slightly parted, and with great emphasis and significance, she said, "It's because you love me!"

...

This was unexpectedly an outdoor memorial hall.

So, the person in the photo was Lan Xi's relative?

Xie Cheng furrowed his brow, completely unaware of what was going on. He also didn't understand why Lan Xi brought him here. However, some intuition and experience made Xie Cheng feel that something unpleasant was about to happen.

He didn't have to wait long for that moment.

As Xie Cheng approached and saw clearly who was in the center of the circle of memorial candles, he understood.

His intuition was not wrong.

The person in the photo was unmistakably himself...

This was actually a memorial hall set up for him!

Xie Cheng immediately turned his head and stared at Lan Xi, gritting his teeth and asking, "What do you mean?"

As the moment arrived, Lan Xi surprisingly remained calm and composed. She cleared her throat and then glanced at Xie Cheng, whose face was as dark as night. With an affectionate gaze, she spoke with emotion,

"Xie Cheng, as you have perceived, I brought you here today with a special purpose, arranging all this to convey a straightforward message to you."

"What message?" Xie Cheng wondered.

"Are you in such a hurry to send me on my way? I'm not dead yet, and you've already set up a memorial ceremony for me."

Though it seemed that the time was near, Xie Cheng felt that Lan Xi was indeed pushing him away. Nearly grinding his teeth, he stared at her and asked, "Lan Xi, what have I done to provoke you?"

But before he could finish his question, Lan Xi's face lit up with joy. "You finally stopped speaking nonsense. This time, we're finally on the same wavelength! I've been waiting for you to say those words for a long time! I've long prepared my response!"

Xie Cheng hadn't even had a chance to react when he saw Lan Xi take a deep breath and then focus on him with tenderness and affection.

"Xie Cheng, you have indeed provoked and stirred my heart."

Silence fell upon Xie Cheng. Lan Xi paid no attention to his silence. It was as if she had rehearsed this scene countless times in her mind, knowing her lines by heart. In a poetic and rhythmic tone, she continued,

"So, I sentence you to love me, an indefinite term! From now on, in my world, you will be imprisoned for life!"

Xie Cheng remained silent. He felt that silence was inadequate to respond to this situation. He began to question whether he had even visited the amusement park today, or if everything that had happened was merely a dream he had while lying in bed due to fatigue—a nonsensical nightmare.

The instigator of this nightmare had a sweet face, a figure that could captivate anyone, and innocent yet deep eyes. She was like poison concealed in sugar icing, and at the same time, an enticing trap.

As she gazed into Xie Cheng's eyes, she spoke each word deliberately,

"Xie Cheng, I believe our relationship has long reached this stage. Getting married or not is just a formality, but life demands a sense of ceremony. Since I have prepared all these perfect arrangements, I don't want to waste them. I want to write a perfect ending for our love story and leave it open-ended."

Lan Xi's eyes sparkled with determination as she declared her revolutionary conviction, "So today, here, I, the honorable Lan Xi, solemnly propose to you. I don't mind your fragility, I don't mind your short life, and I am willing to be with you forever!"

After her profound and inspiring speech, only the sounds of insects and frogs remained in the surroundings. Xie Cheng was completely stunned, feeling as though he had lost the ability to speak.

Who among normal people could utter words in this situation?

Before coming to the amusement park, Xie Cheng suspected that Lan Xi might confess her feelings. However, he never expected to be so utterly mistaken. Lan Xi didn't confess at all; she went straight to a marriage proposal! And she even set up a memorial hall in this desolate wilderness!

What does this mean? Is it a threat?

He refused, so she turned the proposal into a funeral procession?

And the ellipsis that left their relationship unfinished?

Xie Cheng felt that between him and her, it might be better to draw a period representing closure!!

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