She couldn't possibly refuse, could she?
From beginning to end, she had never considered marrying anyone else.
But—
"Who proposes without a ring?"
The young girl pouted, feigning annoyance.
Qiao Xixi, who had been forced to practice an instrument for days, quickly exclaimed, "How could there be no ring!"
"It's here now," Yu You gestured with his chin, a playful smile on his face.
Wen Tingxue followed his gaze and looked back.
She expected something like drones.
After all, that was all the rage these days.
And it was quite fun.
But she truly, utterly, never imagined.
What arrived were two... little elephants.
Actually, "little" wasn't quite the right word.
Because they were taller than her.
Yu Wenli coaxed her along, leading her forward.
Behind them, the two little elephants made 'bo bo' sounds.
They even shaped their trunks into a heart, with a necklace hanging in the middle.
Romantic and fairytale-like.
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As they gathered to eat supper, Wen Tingxue learned that Yu Wenli had been preparing this scene for a long time.
From the grand planning of the entire event to the meticulous selection of each flower.
He handled it all himself.
Yu Zhishu and Song Ruining were the first to know about his plan.
Therefore, according to the arranged schedule, they had to rush to Phuket the night Yu Wenli won, to set everything up.
The moment Yu Zhishu was discharged from the hospital, they had already booked their flights to Phuket.
This was also why, when Song Ruining said "I'll be back," Yu Zhishu had the confidence to let him go to the police station.
Because he never broke his promises.
He promised to help train the elephants, to find fifty-two couples, from school uniforms to wedding dresses.
What he promised her, he would definitely deliver.
Indeed, before the plane took off that night, Song Ruining drove to the airport.
The two first went to a beach hotel in Phuket to discuss the proposal arrangements on the lawn with the manager.
Then, they began searching for couples one by one, and training the elephants.
When preparations were nearly complete, Yu You, under the guise of tourism, brought over both sets of parents and Grandpa Yu.
Everyone accompanied them on their travels, helping them relax, taking photos.
At the same time, they had to help manage the flowers flown in from various places and rehearse all the procedures.
To ensure the proposal today went smoothly.
"Let me tell you," Qiao Xixi seized the opportunity to claim credit, "even though I have absolutely no musical talent, they forced me to learn the kazoo. Don't you think I love you so much?"
Wen Tingxue kissed her cheek and said, "I love you so much too!"
Yu Wenli and Mu Chen: "..."
Could you please stay away from my girlfriend?
"Kazoo?" Yu You said while eating skewers, "That thing is ridiculously easy to learn."
Qiao Xixi immediately threw a crumpled tissue at his head, "Would you die if you didn't speak?"
Yu You stuck out his tongue.
Mu Chen said, "The kazoo is indeed easy to learn, but playing it well is not. Moreover, she wasn't playing alone, but with a group of people. The level of synchronization they maintained is already quite impressive."
He paused, then looked at Yu You with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "At least, it's much better than you, who after learning the guitar for so many years, still plays it like that."
Qiao Xixi readily agreed, "Exactly!"
Yu You: "..."
Yu You: "Damn it! You really have a wife and forgot your brothers! You're defending her this much? You're exposing all my secrets!"
He had indeed played guitar since he was a child.
It was because he thought Yu Wenli looked cool playing the guitar.
And everyone said the guitar was very easy to learn.
Turns out, damn it, that thing was his nemesis!
After learning for so many years, he still hadn't dared to show it off!
If it weren't for this proposal arrangement, he probably wouldn't have touched the guitar again in his life.
"Who is whose wife!" Qiao Xixi denied with a blush, "Don't spout nonsense!"
Yu You gave a sly smile and said to Mu Chen, "Did you hear that? She's hinting at you!"
"Hinting at what? Can't you shut up even when you're eating!" Qiao Xixi's face turned even redder, she didn't dare to look at Mu Chen.
Mu Chen, however, appeared calm, "It's already on the agenda."
"Ooh~"
Teasing glances were cast at Qiao Xixi. Qiao Xixi buried her face in Wen Tingxue's shoulder, laughing, the happiness in her eyes undeniable.
Yu You's teeth ached with envy, "I'm just asking for trouble!"
As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and nudged Xing Jiahe, who was diligently eating, with his elbow.
"Can't you make a move? Brother Yu and Chenzi are already considering proposals, and you haven't even confessed yet! What, are you waiting for her to confess to you?"