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Chapter 162: Chapter 154 Dancing Veil by the Huangpu River_2
At first, she thought Chen Cheng just wanted to go back home and cling to her.
But now it seemed that things weren’t going as she had expected.
"Is that so?"
Wen Shulin stopped in her tracks, stretching her hand and pointing to Chen Cheng’s face: "Here, here, here, it’s written all over."
She suddenly realized something and asked anxiously, "You didn’t have a fight with Xiao Er, did you?"
"Did she discover something?"
Chen Cheng looked at her tightly furrowed brows, "No, not at all."
"What’s going on then? Weren’t you happy when you left the house today?" Wen Shulin tightened her grasp on Chen Cheng’s hand, "If there’s anything bothering you, don’t keep it to yourself, you must tell me."
Chen Cheng took a deep breath, his gaze settling on the flowing Huangpu River in front of him as if searching for the right words to describe his feelings at the moment.
"Actually, I’ve been thinking all day..."
Wen Shulin’s heart tightened suddenly, her fingers gently caressing the back of Chen Cheng’s hand, trying to comfort him in this way.
"What have you been thinking about?" She tried to keep her voice calm, but the nervousness in her heart was unmistakable.
"I was thinking about what gift I should give you."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shulin’s anxious face instantly blossomed into a smile, "No need. I’m not a little girl, I don’t need these things."
But Chen Cheng was serious, "How can that be acceptable?"
He shook the wristwatch in his hand, "This is so precious."
Wen Shulin, smiling, said, "Then what are you planning to give me? A bag? Jewelry? Or jewels?"
"Turn around first."
Wen Shulin was startled for a moment, lightly hitting Chen Cheng’s shoulder, "Always keeping secrets, huh!"
Still, she turned around, quietly waiting.
She guessed that Chen Cheng must have secretly bought a necklace or something, the sense of happiness in her heart nearly overwhelming.
Chen Cheng then took out the veil he had bought that afternoon, neatly arranged it and tenderly clipped it into Wen Shulin’s black hair.
"Did you buy me a hair clip?" Wen Shulin intuitively asked.
Chen Cheng didn’t respond but slowly turned Wen Shulin around, his hands on her shoulders, his gaze affectionate and focused.
"Take a closer look, will you?"
Wen Shulin reached for the back of her head with a smile.
But as she touched the delicate texture of the veil, she froze in surprise.
Looking again, the pure white veil was being lightly caressed by the evening breeze of the Huangpu River, like a pristine and spotless swan gracefully dancing in Wen Shulin’s heart.
Wen Shulin never expected Chen Cheng to give her this gift.
And seeing his proud smile, Wen Shulin finally understood—Chen Cheng, pretending to be so profound all evening, was waiting for this very moment.
"You’re awful!"
Wen Shulin touched the corner of her eyes, tears nearly escaping, "I redid my makeup just to see you!"
Chen Cheng quickly embraced her, whispering softly, "Don’t cry, even with smeared makeup you’re still the most beautiful to me."
Wen Shulin’s heart skipped, the delicate veil at this moment outweighing thousands of gifts, unveiling Chen Cheng’s heart to her.
She wrapped her arms around his waist, murmuring in his embrace, "Husband, do you know? At this moment, I feel like the happiest woman in the world."
Chen Cheng hugged her tighter, "Shulin, I will keep you happy like this forever."
Wen Shulin looked up, her eyes teary but firm, "I believe in you. From now on, no matter what we encounter, let’s never part."
Chen Cheng nodded, "Yes, definitely."
At this moment, the waves of the Huangpu River seemed to witness their vows.
Wen Shulin released her hands, pouting slightly, "When did you buy this?"
"While I was messaging you this afternoon!" Chen Cheng said with a smile, "I thought, you being the dignified Chairman Wen of CGG have seen all gifts. Only something like this little trinket could be given to you."
Wen Shulin caressed it lovingly, "This is no mere trinket."
Her gaze intensely fixed on Chen Cheng, she slowly spoke, "If only I had met you sooner."
Chen Cheng smiled, "If you had met me sooner, I would have been the poor and penniless Chen Cheng, not Mr. Chen."
"I don’t care whether you’re Mr. Chen or not."
Bing Fengxin being slowly enveloped by the dancing veil, Wen Shulin clutched Chen Cheng’s hand, "All I care about is that you are Chen Cheng."
"Hearing you say this makes me feel my whole life is worth it."
"Your life still has a long way to go," Wen Shulin’s eyes tender, "I will be with you."
"Thank you, Shulin."
Wen Shulin’s eyes moistened again, "Annoying, next time, don’t bring such sentimental stuff."
Chen Cheng wiped away the tears at the corner of Wen Shulin’s eyes, smiling as he said, "Alright, alright, I’ll listen to you."
The couple stood quietly by the riverbank, feeling each other’s warmth and heartbeat.
The breeze gently blew, stirring Wen Shulin’s hair and veil, as well as their emotions.
"Shall we go home?" Wen Shulin asked. "Or do you want to go out and play some more?"
Chen Cheng wrapped his arms around Wen Shulin’s waist, "I want to go out and play, is that okay?"
"That depends on how you perform!" Wen Shulin huffed.
Chen Cheng asked, "Tell me, what kind of performance do you want to see?"
Wen Shulin glanced at him, "Can you ride a bicycle?"
"Of course, I’m all-equipped!"
"Then you carry me back."
Chen Cheng did not expect Wen Shulin to make such a request and before he could react, Wen Shulin had already scanned a code and borrowed a bike.
"Come on, don’t just stand there! Show me what you’ve got!" Wen Shulin said with a light smile.
Chen Cheng chuckled as he shook his head, "What’s so hard about that?"
He straddled the bicycle, "You better hold on tight, my speed can outpace a high-speed train."
"Stop blabbering."
Wen Shulin sat on the back seat, her arms gently wrapped around Chen Cheng’s waist.
With a push of his feet, Chen Cheng rode through the cosmopolitan night.
The street lights trickled through the gaps in the leaves casting mottled shadows on them.
Chen Cheng intentionally rode the bike wobbily, causing Wen Shulin to continually scold in a coquettish tone: "Chen Cheng, ride properly!"
Chen Cheng laughed loudly, "Hold on tight, this is the thrilling part!"
After riding for a while, Chen Cheng, out of breath, asked, "How about it, Shulin, my skills are not bad, right?"
Wen Shulin playfully punched his back, "As if you’re the only capable one!"
Suddenly, Chen Cheng sped up at a small slope ahead, and Wen Shulin screamed. After they topped the slope, Chen Cheng proudly said, "Exciting, isn’t it?"
Wen Shulin was both annoyed and amused, "You just love to scare me!"
The two of them joked and laughed along the way.
A seven yuan bike ride brought more joy to them than a million-dollar luxury car.
By the time they arrived back at Tan Palace, Chen Cheng was drenched in sweat.
Wen Shulin took out a tissue and wiped him off, "Exhausted, aren’t you?"
"Don’t worry, this only took a little half of my battery." Chen Cheng said with a smile, "I’m the Nannfu energy ring!"
"Here you go again," Wen Shulin couldn’t help but smile, she pushed Chen Cheng, "You go take a shower first, I’ll find you a change of clothes."
Chen Cheng nodded and headed towards the bathroom.
"Are your clothes all in the suitcase?" Wen Shulin asked.
"Yes."
The sound of rushing water washed over Chen Cheng’s body, taking away the fatigue of the day.
Creak~
The bathroom door opened.
Through the steamed-up glass, Chen Cheng saw Wen Shulin walking in.
She elegantly tied up her long hair, wearing that pure white veil, barefoot, stepping into the shower.
Although they had already been intimately close, Chen Cheng was still somewhat incredulous at what he was seeing.
"Shulin, you... what is this..."
Wen Shulin smiled slightly, without speaking, but her eyes were filled with allure.
She reached for the shower head, gently rinsing his back.
Chen Cheng’s heartbeat intensified, and his breathing grew rapid.
Wen Shulin leaned close to Chen Cheng’s ear and whispered, "Husband, tonight, let me be your bride, okay?"
Chen Cheng’s face turned bright red in an instant.
He turned around, looking at Wen Shulin’s already blushed face, he hugged her tightly.
Their bodies clung closely together, and the temperature in the bathroom seemed to soar instantly.
The warm water flowed freely, wetting their hair and gliding over every inch of their skin.
Yet, it could not extinguish the deep love that surged in their hearts.
