Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 238: The Famous Flower Has an Owner!

Chapter 238: Chapter 238: The Famous Flower Has an Owner!

It consisted of six nested boxes, and when they were all opened one by one, a dazzling ruby ring lay quietly in the smallest box.

"This, how come it’s a ring?" Tang Xiaowan muttered touchingly, her expression very complex.

"Exactly, this is your spoils of victory."

Tang Xiaowan cleared her throat and pushed her hair back, suddenly not knowing what to do, feeling her mind in complete disarray.

The ruby shimmered with a blissful glow!

Her thoughts were in turmoil for just a few seconds, but it felt like a lengthy ordeal to her.

"This prize, indeed, is quite a bargain!"

Tang Xiaowan couldn’t bear to look directly into Leng Lingxiao’s intense eyes and started fidgeting with the various-sized wooden boxes to distract herself.

"Indeed, you’ve won, these are the spoils that belong to you."

"The spoils, right, the spoils."

Immediately after, Leng Lingxiao tenderly picked up the ruby ring, knelt on one knee, and confessed the love he had hidden deep in his heart.

"Tangtang, I love you, love you unconditionally until death, and I’d spend my whole life protecting you, being with you, through storm or shine, wanting to be by your side through it all. Will you accept me? Will you marry me?"

Tears welled up in Tang Xiaowan’s eyes, and she bit her lower lip hard, at a loss for words to express her emotions at that moment.

As time trickled by, she finally gathered the courage and slowly extended her right hand toward Leng Lingxiao.

Despite the shaking and the blurriness of her memories, she knew this moment was too precious to miss.

Huahua, I must have loved you before, right?

Definitely, such a strong feeling!

Finally, the engagement ring was put on, and Leng Lingxiao was overjoyed, "It looks so beautiful, do you like it?"

Her fair skin paired with the fire-like ruby naturally complemented each other, dignified and luxurious, especially since this gem was of the finest quality, very well-formed and exceptionally pure.

Tang Xiaowan shyly nodded.

"If you like it, that’s great, keep wearing it always, as it represents my burning love for you, forever warming your heart."

After these words, Tang Xiaowan slowly raised her left hand.

The ruby bracelet on her wrist sparkled brightly, equally stunning.

"I remember, the pair to this bracelet also had a beautiful ruby ring, if we already have one, why buy another? Isn’t that a bit wasteful?"

Tang Xiaowan stammered the words out, biting her lip and occasionally stealthily peeking at Leng Lingxiao, her heart pounding excitedly.

"Not wasteful at all, that was a gift, this is a proposal, signifying you are now spoken for."

"That’s a large stone, it must have been expensive?"

Leng Lingxiao shook his head, his eyes full of love, "Not expensive, just enough to buy a few helicopters, not much money, as long as you like it."

At this, Tang Xiaowan’s hand shook suddenly, nervously realizing that the ring must have been exceedingly costly.

"I quite like it, but let’s put it away first, I’m too careless, if it gets lost, it would break my heart."

"Are you worrying about the money or... your handsome fiancé?"

Tang Xiaowan lowered her head and replied, "The money."

"You really are a little money-grubber, worrying about the money! Alright then, to heal my wounded heart, give me a hug quickly."

"Wow, how can your skin be..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she was pulled into an embrace.

"Tangtang, I’ve loved you from long ago, never leave me, ok? I won’t interfere with your freedom, but you must only keep me in your heart, forever."

"Okay, I promise you."

Leng Lingxiao’s embrace tightened, as if using all the strength of his life, feeling Tang Xiaowan’s heartbeat and smelling her fragrance, thrilled beyond measure.

At that moment, Tang Xiaowan’s cheeks were flushed.

Her heart raced, wondering whether Leng Lingxiao would kiss her, whether she should keep her eyes open or tightly shut.

Her breath grew shorter, her face hotter, yet Leng Lingxiao showed no sign of letting go.

"Huahua, is, is it okay now?"

"Just a simple hug, must we also set a time limit? Isn’t it a bit cruel to treat your fiancé this way?"

His voice was filled with deep affection.

"No, it’s just a little hard to breathe."

Leng Lingxiao smirked mischievously, "Nervous?"

"Nonsense, who’s nervous? I’m not nervous at all, don’t talk nonsense."

He knew her so well, understanding her timidity, and thus deliberately gave her plenty of time to adapt.

Still, she was so nervous!

"Good, it’s fine if you’re not nervous." Leng Lingxiao slowly released his hold, his tone very gentle, "Tangtang, close your eyes."

"What, what are you trying to do?"

Forget closing them; Tang Xiaowan wished she could open her eyes as wide as brass bells at this moment.

"Huahua, I feel a bit..."

"A bit what, weren’t you not nervous?"

"No, actually it’s not that, I just feel, like I’m a bit dizzy, yes, dizzy."

Her voice was sweet, yet mixed with nervousness.

Tang Xiaowan didn’t want to admit it, feeling it was embarrassing to say out loud, even though she was longing to be embraced, she just couldn’t relax.

"Close your eyes and you won’t feel dizzy."

"Really?"

"Mhm, don’t believe it? Just try."

Tang Xiaowan’s heart thudded wildly, feeling almost suffocated, and just as Leng Lingxiao leaned down to approach, wrapping his arms around her waist, preparing for a passionate kiss, she broke free from his embrace and ran off, her speed so fast that even a rabbit would be left in the dust.

Leng Lingxiao was initially stunned, then without hesitation, he chased after her.

He wanted to comfort her, to let her relax as much as possible, to feel his love and care, not the pressure of a man.

The two chased each other in the garden, sunlight casting beautiful shadows on their bodies.

The scenery zoomed past behind them, yet their gazes were locked tightly on each other, unwilling to break away.

Eventually, they both slowed down, stopping by a fountain.

"Tangtang, I’m very happy today, super happy!" Leng Lingxiao carefully moved closer, his eyes tender, "Are you happy? After running so long, you must be exhausted, right?"

"Not tired at all, quite happy."

Tang Xiaowan obviously relaxed quite a bit, not moving an inch, just standing there docilely watching Leng Lingxiao approach.

"Do you like this place? I mean the weather, the temperature, and, well, the living environment and such?"

"I like it a lot, it’s beautiful."

"You, me, and grandma, how about we all live here together in the future? Any place you’re not satisfied with... we can redesign."

"It’s already perfect, no need for changes."

Just as Tang Xiaowan lowered her head, Leng Lingxiao had already come close, gently taking her hand.

"Tangtang, I love you, I always have, don’t worry, I won’t force you to do anything, so don’t be afraid, okay?"

Tang Xiaowan, breathing heavily, her cheeks flushed like peach blossoms in March, looked up at Leng Lingxiao and saw the tenderness and love in his eyes.

"Mhm, I know, you won’t."

She finally let go of the tension in her heart, bravely facing him, her bright eyes sparkling with tears of excitement, gratitude, joy, and a firm belief in the future.

Huahua, I love you too, unswervingly!

She silently made a vow in her heart.

Immediately after, Leng Lingxiao gently wrapped his slender arms around Tang Xiaowan’s waist, slowly leaned in, and tenderly pressed his lips against her lush red lips, at that moment, the koi in the fountain seemed to gain vitality, swimming more joyfully, and even the water lilies began to sway, wafting bursts of fragrance.

At the top floor of the villa, Tang Mei sipped her tea with a smile, pulling her gaze back from the fountain.

Hmm, the weather is nice, smoothly passed!

It’s time to prepare the dowry.

"Huahua, did I visit this place before, wearing a beautiful garland on my head?"

This was the first thing Tang Xiaowan said after she was let go, directly making Leng Lingxiao cry and laugh; he thought what followed would be the world’s most affectionate confession, like: Huahua, I love you.

Ah, just kill me now!

Hand held, hug given, ring willingly put on, even the kiss smoothly passed, can’t you just sweetly say I love you, to make your husband happy?

Soulless, after I feared you were out of breath, I even mercifully held back earlier, ending it early.

The more Leng Lingxiao thought about it, the more upset he became, wishing he could immediately pounce on her and envelope Tang Xiaowan tightly in his arms, kissing her until the skies darken.

Thinking about it, he couldn’t help but smirk mischievously.

"Huahua, quickly answer me, have I been here before?" Tang Xiaowan said expectantly.

Right then, she was sitting by the fountain, her little legs weak, her complexion flushed like blooming roses, and her heart in her chest still hadn’t calmed, still wildly thumping as if ready to burst out at any moment.

The air was filled with the scent of love!

"Yes, indeed you have, both the year before last and last year." Leng Lingxiao stared at Tang Xiaowan, secretly overjoyed, "Tangtang, are you okay, do you need..."

"Great, I knew it wasn’t a hallucination, you made that garland too, right?"

"Yes, this handsome guy is talented."

No sooner had those words fallen, Tang Xiaowan suddenly felt a severe dizziness, and then, with a splash.

She fell heavily into the fountain.

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