Her heart felt sweet. She watched Shang Jincheng leave until he was out of sight, then Ge'er returned to her office and opened the box in her hands.
Although she had never lacked for anything in life and had seen all sorts of adornments, she was still very surprised by the ring Shang Jincheng had given her.
Shang Jincheng understood her taste well. The style he chose and the carat weight of the diamond were not ostentatious, appearing simple and elegant.
It looked beautiful on her fair, jade-like hand, as if it were naturally there.
Even though she knew it wasn't from a famous designer and wasn't expensive, Ge'er truly loved it.
She held her hand up, looking at it from left to right, becoming happier the more she looked.
Her assistant knocked on the door. "Director, what are you so happy about? Who was that just now?"
Ge'er glanced at her, quickly withdrew her hand, and pretended nothing had happened.
"No one. What else do I have to do?"
The assistant reported her day's work to her. After finishing, she couldn't help but tease her.
"Director, are you in love? Look at your complexion, it's so radiant, so beautiful."
Ge'er deliberately said, "Are you implying I wasn't beautiful before?"
"You are beautiful, but today you're exceptionally different. There's a shy beauty that comes with being in love."
"Stop your chatter. Go back to your work."
The assistant left with a smile. As she reached the door, Ge'er called her back.
"I'm going out for lunch. I might be back late this afternoon. If I am, postpone the meeting. Be prepared."
The assistant smiled again. "Are you going on a date, Director?"
Ge'er glared at her. "Do I need to report my schedule to you now?"
"Hehe, understood, understood." The assistant ran off laughing.
Immersed in joy all morning, it was soon lunchtime. Shang Jincheng called to pick her up, but Ge'er said it wasn't necessary, she would go herself.
In reality, she felt sorry for him, having to travel back and forth all morning.
Shang Jincheng waited at the restaurant entrance. Seeing her park, he walked towards her with a doting look and extended his hand.
Ge'er naturally placed her hand in his. They entered the restaurant hand in hand, looking so well-matched that passersby couldn't help but glance at them.
Shang Jincheng truly understood what girls liked. He chose a very elegant setting. They had plenty to talk about, and lunch was very enjoyable.
After lunch, Shang Jincheng reluctantly glanced at the time.
"We have to part again. I really don't want you to go. Can't you stay this afternoon?"
"Why wouldn't I go? Is there anything that makes me happier than earning money at work?"
"Of course, there is. Plenty of things, but I don't know if you're willing to experience them."
Ge'er also felt a bit reluctant to part with him. She raised an eyebrow.
"You've successfully piqued my curiosity. Alright then, I'll give you the afternoon. I want to see how you plan to make me happy."
Shang Jincheng was overjoyed to hear this.
"Really? You're really willing to put aside your work for me?"
Ge'er said, "There are many capable people at Zhan's Group. If I leave for a few hours, nothing major will happen. If you think it's not appropriate, I can also not go."
"How could I think it's not appropriate? Director Zhan is willing to give me face. Today, I will dedicate myself to you and not rest until I've pleased you."
Ge'er sent a message to her assistant, saying she wouldn't be back this afternoon. She got into Shang Jincheng's car without a second thought.
Shang Jincheng didn't speak the entire way, holding her hand tightly as he drove forward.
Ge'er enjoyed the thrill of challenging the unknown, but she became a little confused when she realized he was driving towards the airport.
"Why are we at the airport? Are we going somewhere far away?"
Shang Jincheng said, "Can you not ask? Today, completely entrust yourself to me. Whatever I say goes. Trust me for a bit."
Ge'er suddenly felt he was unreliable again.
"Shang Jincheng, I can't accompany you on your whims and skip work every day. It's only for this afternoon. You must guarantee that I can make it to work tomorrow morning."
"Don't worry, you definitely will."
Alright then, she would entrust herself to him.
Entering the airport, Shang Jincheng, holding her hand, rushed to get their tickets.
He had already bought them in advance. They smoothly passed through security and boarded the plane empty-handed.
"You're taking me to Shancheng? Why are we going to Shancheng?"
Shang Jincheng looked at the surprised Ge'er dotingly.
"I remember in our third year of high school, there was a very popular idol drama. You discussed it with your friends. One of the plot points was the male and female leads confessing their love on a mountain and carving their vows of love onto the bridge of destiny."
"When you talked about this part, your eyes were sparkling, and you looked very longing. So I remembered it, and later looked it up. The filming location for that scene was in Shancheng."
"Since I decided to pursue you, I must take you to the place you longed for. It would be even better if we could confess our love there."
Ge'er hadn't expected him to remember something from so many years ago.
"So, are you indirectly telling me that you've liked me since then?"
Shang Jincheng said, "If I told you I matured early and liked you even earlier, would you believe me?"
"Ah? You were only eighteen then. Aren't you a bit too precocious?"
He smiled and scratched his head. "I thought so too, that's why I kept holding back and didn't tell you."
"Then why didn't you tell me later?"
"I didn't dare. Every time I tried to express something to you, you looked down on me, and you repeatedly told me you liked scholars. Although I have a thick skin, I'm not completely shameless, so how could I bring myself to say it?"
He also had selective thin skin. Ge'er pinched his leg in annoyance.
"Then why do you dare now?"
Shang Jincheng rubbed his leg. "It's different now. Now you're my wife."
Speaking of which, Ge'er had always wanted to ask him.
"Was it all premeditated? Did you deliberately get me drunk that day and trick me into getting the marriage certificate?"
Shang Jincheng answered truthfully, "Actually, no. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. If you hadn't been so drunk that day, I don't think we would ever have had a chance."
"I know I don't have much ability, and my family relationships are a mess. My future is uncertain, so I didn't dare to hold you back. It was enough for me to watch you from afar."
"But that day, you were drunk, and among all our friends, you chose to rely on me. I couldn't help myself."
"You know? When we sat on the sofa together, you unconsciously leaned your head on my shoulder and said, 'My head is so dizzy.' Looking at your complexion, your eyes, and hearing your soft voice, I instantly imagined our future."
"I even thought about whether we would have one child or two, whether they'd be boys or girls, if they'd resemble you or me, which schools they'd attend, and what their names would be."
Ge'er's face turned red listening to him.