Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
It was noon.
Tang Xinwan was about to head to the branch company's cafeteria for lunch when she saw Ye Cangtian.
To be honest, Tang Xinwan found this a bit surprising.
Even after she had reprimanded Ye Cangtian two days ago, he had remained out of sight.
Aside from commute hours, Ye Cangtian was practically a ghost, seen only rarely.
Now that he was standing right in front of her, she felt a little unaccustomed to it.
"What are you here for?" Tang Xinwan inquired.
"Nothing much. I just felt you've been working hard lately, so I took the afternoon off for you. I thought we could go out for a bit," Ye Cangtian said with a slight smile.
"Took time off?"
Tang Xinwan chuckled, rolling her eyes at Ye Cangtian. "As the boss, how come I don't know anyone's taking time off for me?"
"Hehe, as the boss's fiancé, I think I have that much authority, don't I?" Ye Cangtian replied with a smile.
*Hmph!*
Tang Xinwan snorted lightly. "You actually remember you're my fiancé!"
She glared at Ye Cangtian and said crossly, "Alright, stop dawdling. I have two important meetings this afternoon. We'll go another day!"
"You won't regret it?" Ye Cangtian asked playfully.
"I won't regret it!"
Tang Xinwan stated very confidently, without hesitation.
The branch company had recently established a solid footing in the capital, its reputation growing louder by the day. Many businesses were seeking them out.
Tang Xinwan needed to organize personnel to investigate these companies and strategically plan collaborations. Consequently, she had been incredibly busy lately, to the point of exhaustion.
"Alright, you said it yourself."
"Since you don't care about my whereabouts for the past two days, I'll take my leave. I'll come back to pick you up tonight."
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's face lit up with a smile. He said this and turned to leave, though his pace was remarkably slow.
He couldn't believe that after so many days of curiosity, Tang Xinwan wouldn't be even a little tempted.
*My whereabouts?*
Hearing this, Tang Xinwan's eyes instantly brightened.
She wasn't stupid. The fact that Ye Cangtian dared to approach her openly and with this attitude suggested he must have prepared some surprise.
Thinking of this, Tang Xinwan let out a soft hmph. "You scoundrel, I'll go with you!"
"Oh, I seem to recall someone saying just now that they had two very important meetings this afternoon!" Ye Cangtian pouted.
"No matter how important the meeting, I have to see what you've been up to these past few days!"
Tang Xinwan shot Ye Cangtian a glare and continued, "But I warn you, if I'm not satisfied today, you're finished!"
*Ugh...*
Hearing Tang Xinwan's warning, Ye Cangtian was slightly taken aback, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
He felt like Tang Xinwan had guessed something!
If that were the case, where was the surprise?
However, there was no turning back now. He had no choice but to push forward.
The next moment, he took Tang Xinwan's small hand and they walked towards the underground parking lot.
The car sped along, and soon they arrived back at the villa.
When Tang Xinwan saw the familiar villa, her expectations suddenly shattered.
However, before she could voice her displeasure, a humming sound echoed from above.
In the blink of an eye, a helicopter landed on the lawn of the courtyard.
"This..."
Tang Xinwan looked at Ye Cangtian with confusion. As the CEO of the group, she was no stranger to private helicopters.
But she genuinely had no idea what Ye Cangtian was up to.
"Don't say anything, don't ask anything."
"Today, we're going on a spontaneous trip!"
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian made a gentlemanly gesture of invitation.
"..."
Tang Xinwan paused for a moment. After a brief contemplation, she finally stepped forward and boarded the helicopter.
She had long since made up her mind about Ye Cangtian. Wherever he wanted to take her, she would never refuse.
The helicopter quickly took off again, disappearing into the clouds, traversing mountains and rivers.
When the helicopter landed again, they were already in another courtyard.
"Where is this..."
Tang Xinwan disembarked from the helicopter. By the faint light, as she took in her surroundings, she was stunned.
The place felt both familiar and strange to her.
Familiar because this was her residence in Yangzhou, the Nanshan Villa.
Strange because it had been newly renovated. The lawn beneath her feet had transformed into a sea of flowers.
The sea of flowers was a mosaic of roses of various colors, with a heart shape in the center, composed of red roses, symbolizing love.
*Could it be...*
Tang Xinwan seemed to have thought of something but chose to remain silent for the moment.
In the next instant, her palm felt warm as the destined man took her hand and slowly led her into the villa.
The main door opened, revealing a dark interior.
But as the door closed, the entire room was bathed in light.
What met their eyes was a projection, showcasing the four seasons.
There was spring, with all things awakening.
There was summer, with a hundred flowers blooming.
There was autumn, with abundant harvests.
And there was winter, with snow-capped mountains.
The four scenes flickered in succession, and then the projection dimmed.
In its place, a starry river appeared beneath their feet, flowing with their every step.
In an instant, everything around them seemed to unveil a new veil. Countless stars twinkled, making everything spectacularly beautiful.
Tang Xinwan quietly covered her mouth, her eyes shining as she gazed at it all.
Frankly speaking, she had never seen such a beautiful sight, not even in her dreams.
*Thump!*
As Tang Xinwan was captivated by her surroundings, Ye Cangtian, who was beside her, knelt down on one knee.
"Xinwan, this is why I disappeared these past few days. Everything here was meticulously chosen and arranged by me..."
"You might have guessed something today. That's right, I want to propose to you!"
"Our fate began with a marriage contract. Honestly, I was a bit resistant at first, but the moment I saw you, I was completely smitten."
"I hope that from now on, every day will be spent with you. You'll be the first person I see when I open my eyes, and the last person I see before I close them."
"I vow to love and cherish you forever. Please, give me a chance and marry me!"
Ye Cangtian's voice resonated powerfully. Tang Xinwan's body began to tremble; she had been waiting for this day for a long time.
"You scoundrel, couldn't you have organized your words better? This is hardly moving at all."
Tang Xinwan glanced at Ye Cangtian. The atmosphere was incredibly romantic, but his proposal words were almost unbearable to hear.
*Uh...*
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian was momentarily stunned. While he usually remained unfazed by even the most critical situations, he was truly nervous in this setting.
In that moment, a myriad of words flooded his mind but refused to be spoken.
Now, facing Tang Xinwan's reproach, he was at a loss. Had this proposal been successful, or had it failed?
*Hmph!*
Seeing Ye Cangtian's bewildered expression, Tang Xinwan huffed in dissatisfaction. "What kind of proposal is this? Have you ever seen anyone propose without even preparing a ring?"
*Ugh.*
With that single sentence, Ye Cangtian snapped back to reality. He quickly stood up and pointed towards the sky.
Tang Xinwan followed the direction of Ye Cangtian's hand. There, a star shone. Compared to the surrounding stars, it wasn't large, but it was exceptionally dazzling.
The next moment, before Tang Xinwan could react, Ye Cangtian sprang upwards.
He moved like a celestial being, waving his hand and plucking the most brilliant star from the sky.
Then, he descended gracefully to Tang Xinwan's side and opened his palm.
There lay a brilliant, heart-shaped diamond ring.
"Although it's a bit cliché, I still want to say, 'A diamond is forever...'"
Ye Cangtian's voice reached her, but Tang Xinwan quickly raised her hand to stop him. "Stop! Don't continue. If you want to marry me, put it on me!"