activa-t Chapter 234 You'll definitely look even more beautiful in a wedding dress.
Chapter 234 You'll definitely look even more beautiful in a wedding dress.
After finishing her meal, Ning Yi rushed to clear the dishes, but Ji Yan pressed her hand down just as her fingertips touched the rim of the bowl.
"I'll do it. You go rest on the sofa or watch TV." Ji Yan moved the bowls and chopsticks towards himself.
Ning Yi didn't let go, and tiptoed to rub against his arm: "No, you're already tired enough from cooking, I should do the dishes. I can't let you cook and clean at the same time."
As she spoke, she picked up the bowl and walked towards the kitchen: "Just wait patiently, I'll be done soon."
Ji Yan stopped arguing and went to the sofa.
As soon as Ning Yi finished washing the dishes and dried her hands, she walked into the living room and was pulled into Ji Yan's arms, sitting steadily on his lap.
He picked up his phone and handed it to her: "Look at this, Hou Siming and his wife's wedding photos, they're pretty good."
On the screen, the groom is wearing a white suit, the bride's veil falls over her shoulders, and the two stand by the sea with surging waves behind them, their smiles radiant.
Ning Yi lightly tapped the screen with her fingertip: "They look so good together, a perfect match. I saw his movie before and thought he was very handsome."
Ji Yan snatched the phone, tapped the screen lightly to turn it off, and tightened his grip on Ning Yi, pulling her closer to him: "Prettier than me?"
Ning Yi was amused by his serious expression and reached out to pinch his cheek: "Oh, Teacher Ji is even jealous?"
"Of course you're the prettiest."
Ji Yan's fingertips brushed against her waist, his voice lower and more serious: "You'll definitely look even more beautiful in a wedding dress."
She turned her head to look at him, a smile in her eyes: "Soon, after I graduate next year, we'll get our marriage certificate, and you'll come with me to pick out the wedding dress, okay?"
Actually, she was also looking forward to that day.
Upon hearing this, Ji Yan's eyes lit up instantly, and he nuzzled her head with his chin, saying, "Okay."
Ning Yi looked up, and just as she met his eyes, her lips were gently covered.
There were no hurried movements, just a gentle touch. His fingertips lightly tapped her waist, while his other hand supported the back of her neck, making the kiss slow and sweet.
Ning Yi raised her hand to encircle his neck, her fingertips brushing against the stray hairs on the back of his neck, pulling him closer to her, and responding softly.
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"Xiaxia, when are you coming home? Your dad and I asked your Aunt Wang to find you a young man. He's reliable and steady, owns his own company, has good conditions and a good temper. He's the same age as you, and we know you'll be thirty soon. Since everyone has some free time, come back and meet him, have a chat."
Yunxia tightened her grip on her phone, leaning back on the sofa speechlessly: "Mom, why are you doing this again? I'm too busy to go on blind dates with you lately, so please stop arranging blind dates for me."
On the other side, Yunxia's mother was displeased upon hearing this: "Xiaxia, I'm not trying to criticize you, but you're only a few months away from turning thirty. Kids your age are already running around. You told us before that you wanted to work and asked us not to rush you, but look how long you've been putting it off?"
Yunxia was a little annoyed: "Mom, I really don't want to go on blind dates and I really can't get away from them. I know my own situation, so don't worry about me."
"Do you know what's going on? If you knew, you'd be almost thirty and still single?" The voice on the other end of the phone rose a little, filled with exasperation: "Would your dad and I harm you? Aunt Wang said this young man is really reliable. I've even sent you his photo on WeChat, you should at least take a look."
Yunxia sighed, clutching her phone. Her gaze unconsciously swept across the corner of the living room, where Zhou Chiye had bought fresh grapes that morning—grapes she had casually mentioned wanting to eat yesterday.
She curled her fingertips slightly, her voice softening a bit: "I'll go home after I'm done with this, okay? Let's forget about the blind date for now."
"What do you mean by 'calculate'!" Mom's tone didn't soften, but it also lost some of its forcefulness: "Then your dad and I will agree for you first. You must see him when you come back. If you dare not come back, I will go directly to Nanzhou to find you."
Suddenly, her father's voice came from the other end of the phone, with a soothing tone: "Don't get angry with the child, it's normal for Xiaxia to be busy with work."
Then she turned to Yunxia, her tone softening considerably: "Xiaxia, your mother is worried about you. The end of the year is fast approaching, and your family misses you. If you're really busy, we won't rush you to come home, but don't reject the blind date outright. Take a look at the photos later, and if you don't like them, Dad will talk to your mother."
Yunxia paused for two seconds, then looked back at the bunch of grapes and took a deep breath: "Dad, there's no need to look anymore. I have a boyfriend, so I don't need to go on blind dates."
There was a sudden silence on the other end of the phone, followed by the mother's raised voice: "You have a boyfriend? Really? When did this happen? What's he like? Where does he live? You're not lying to us, are you?"
Then came the sound of Dad pulling Mom along, his voice filled with surprise: "Really pregnant? You'll have to tell us properly, when are you going to bring her home to see us?"
Then Yunxia's mother quickly said, "Yes, yes, when will you bring her back so we can see her? Or we can come and see her ourselves. Actually, we don't have high requirements, as long as you like her."
Yunxia rubbed her temples, her voice helpless yet soft: "Mom and Dad, don't be in such a hurry, he... is a very good person."
She paused, her fingertips unconsciously brushing against the edge of her phone: "But we haven't been together long. Once things have settled down a bit, I'll bring him home, and then you can ask him all you want."
The mother's voice on the other end of the phone was full of laughter: "Okay, okay, then you'd better hurry up, don't keep us waiting too long again. Be nicer to people, and don't always throw your tantrums..."
Listening to her mother's nagging instructions, Yunxia replied, "I know."
After hanging up the phone, Yunxia breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back on the sofa. The thought of impulsively telling them that she had a boyfriend made her feel a bit overwhelmed.
Actually, Zhou Chiye was the first person she thought of at that moment.
Just as Yunxia was still in a daze, there was a soft sound of the door opening.
She looked up and saw the door being pushed open. Zhou Chiye was wearing a black hoodie, with his mask and hat pulled low, revealing only his eyes. He was carrying two large bags and had an insulated bag slung over his shoulder. As he entered, he subconsciously glanced into the hallway to make sure no one was following him before closing the door.
He put his things on the ground and bent down to change his shoes. His hat brim brushed against the door frame. He raised his hand and pushed his hat back, revealing the stray hairs on his forehead. Only then did he realize that Yunxia was staring at him.
"What's wrong?" He bent down, picked up the insulated bag from the ground, and walked towards the kitchen. "I just passed by that stew shop you said was good last time, so I bought some pigeon soup and your favorite corn fritters. Eat them while they're hot."