Only then did she notice the ring. It wasn't an especially large diamond; just an ordinary platinum ring, glistening with a beautiful luster under the light.
Her heart was pounding, but she retorted, "You're forcing this on me. You didn't even propose. How can you just put the ring on me like this?"
Lu Qianzhou stared deeply into her eyes, his gaze affectionate yet unfathomable.
Yan Xia said, "Then say what you just said again."
"I forgot."
"I don't believe you. I just want to hear that sentence."
She confronted him, refusing to back down. Just then, the surrounding light gradually changed from deep blue to orange-yellow. The warm tone was like her warming heart, gradually heating up.
Lu Qianzhou gave in. "I love you."
She still wasn't satisfied. "I want to hear the sentence before that."
"I never thought I'd spend the rest of my life with anyone other than you. This is the truth."
Yan Xia suddenly lowered her head and laughed, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably. The passionate emotions inside her were like a volcanic eruption. Lu Qianzhou thought she was crying, but unexpectedly, she suddenly raised her head and threw herself into his arms. Her laughter was like the tinkling of silver bells, clear and hearty.
He caught her steadily. The sound of her happy laughter was in his ears. Perhaps influenced by her laughter, he also let out a soft laugh. "Does that sentence make you that happy?"
She kept nodding.
The emotions of young people come and go quickly. She was always easy to coax!
He accompanied her to visit all the famous scenic spots. It was evening before they returned to the local guesthouse in the small town. They had dinner there, enjoying the local specialties.
Yan Xia was completely exhausted. She went back to her room to get ready to wash up. When she was closing the door, Lu Qianzhou put his hand against the door panel.
He looked at her, his eyes clear. "Are you still going to shut me out tonight?"
Yan Xia was confused.
He smiled. "Fiancée?"
He tilted his head. After entering the room, he took off his extra clothes, leaving only a white shirt. His fingers nimbly undid a button, exuding a wild allure that made one blush and feel their heart race.
"Is it legitimate?" Yan Xia asked.
"Of course it is." Lu Qianzhou stretched out his hand. There was also a ring of the same style on his right ring finger. He lifted the corner of his lips. "So, it's perfectly normal for a husband to sleep in the same bed as his wife."
Yan Xia's face turned red from her neck to her ears.
She of course understood what he meant. Moreover, she always thought she would end up with Lu Qianzhou. So, this was bound to happen sooner or later. She just couldn't control her racing heart.
Not knowing how to answer him, she suddenly said, "So, what's my birthday gift?"
Lu Qianzhou looked down at her embarrassed expression. "Isn't giving myself to you enough?"
Yan Xia didn't even dare to look at him. Her eyes were evasive. Although the temperature in the room was just right, she was covered in a thin layer of sweat. She was so nervous that she stammered and couldn't even speak properly.
She glanced at him. "Taking advantage and playing innocent..."
The smile on Lu Qianzhou's lips was still bright. "Do you go first or shall I?"
He was talking about taking a shower.
Yan Xia's heart was about to jump out of her throat. She seemed to be looking forward to it, but also a bit afraid.
Lu Qianzhou was her first love, a real first love. Before she met him, she had always been a good girl who studied hard and made progress every day. She had never done anything out of line. So, in fact, after the Cheng family's incident and her return to China, everything she did made her feel very out of place.
Most of the time, she forced herself to do things.
Now the decision was in her own hands. She had the right to say no.
But the other person was Lu Qianzhou. When facing him, she just couldn't say no. Every cell in her body was jumping with excitement.
Since she didn't want to and couldn't say no, she might as well follow her heart.
Having made up her mind, she blushed and looked up at Lu Qianzhou. She tried to gather her somewhat fearful emotions and make herself look decent.
"I'll go first." After saying that, she rushed into the bathroom.
As soon as she came out of the bathroom, she pushed Lu Qianzhou in. While he was taking a shower, she found a bottle of red wine outside and poured herself two glasses. Then she curled up in the quilt, burying herself, only showing her eyes as she quietly waited for him.
With a click, the bathroom door opened, and Lu Qianzhou walked out.
Yan Xia peeked at him with just one eye, and her blood rushed to her head instantly. He was only wrapped in a towel around his waist. His figure was well - proportioned and well - built. His abs were obvious but not exaggerated. His aura was clean, and he always had a noble air about him.
The warm light fell on his delicate cheeks. He was incredibly handsome and charming.
He was simply a male fox spirit...
Whenever she was with him, she felt extremely safe.
Noticing Lu Qianzhou's gaze, she didn't dare to look at him at all. She reached out and turned off the light in the room. The light in the room instantly dimmed, and she heard Lu Qianzhou let out a very soft laugh.
Clothes were shed, and she melted like a pool of water.
There was some red wine that had accidentally spilled on her chin. He followed the scent all the way down and licked it clean.
"What are you thinking?"
Just as he was about to enter, he asked her.
Yan Xia answered truthfully. "I'm afraid I'll be too clumsy. I'm thinking about how to perform better."
He laughed out loud. His chest vibrated against her. They were both inexperienced, but the experience was smooth.
He lowered his head and kissed her ear. "Make noise when you should. Just cooperate with me."
In the darkness, it seemed as if she could still see his amber eyes looking at her. In the heat of passion, she heard him say.
"Remember, this is our first time."
Yan Xia tried hard to hold back all the bad reactions. The tearing pain made her tightly grip his shoulders. Her fingernails left smooth marks. Gradually, she sank into the desire he provided.
After tossing and turning, her voice became hoarse.
The room was filled with the smell of hormones, full of the taste of love, disrupting the deep - winter night.
When they woke up the next day, both of them had changed.
Yan Xia became even more clingy, while Lu Qianzhou seemed even more gentle and considerate.
They stayed in Provence for three days and finally returned on the fourth day. On the plane, Lu Qianzhou still held her hand tightly.
"After we get back, we won't be able to see each other whenever we want like we can now," Lu Qianzhou said.
Yan Xia was quite open - minded. "It's okay. Anyway, things will be over soon. It's just..."
After what she had learned that day, she thought Fang Jiangyi seemed a bit innocent. But if it was really Cheng Hua who had done something to hurt him and his family, then he might not be so innocent.
"Just what?"
Yan Xia said, "It's just that I only found out recently that what I saw before might not be the whole truth. My father doesn't seem to be as innocent as I thought. I don't know exactly what the relationship is between Fang Jiangyi and the Cheng family, but it seems to be related to a jade Buddha pagoda."
"One good turn deserves another. Every wrong has its perpetrator. Even if your father really did something wrong, it has nothing to do with you. Fang Jiangyi still hurt you and Cheng Yanxi," Lu Qianzhou was very clear - headed. "Do you think the harm he did to you is justified?"