The next second, Han Mo was kneeling on one knee, with a sincere, affectionate, gentlemanly, and respectful demeanor, asking his princess to spend the rest of her life with him.
Bai Xi looked at the man before her, her heart skipping a beat, and the warmth within her amplified once more.
He had proposed to her once before, but that proposal felt like a casual remark. After her mother's repeated urging, the Bai family had settled on an engagement, even stating they would marry upon their return. Therefore, Han Mo's formal proposal at this moment was, in fact, optional.
However, which girl wouldn't want her beloved man to kneel on one knee, holding a ring that symbolized a lifelong, exclusive commitment, and propose to her?
Though it was an unnecessary gesture, this very act of ritual made her feel exceptionally cherished.
She subtly shifted her gaze, preventing her emotions from reflecting in Han Mo's eyes. After all, she was the dignified God of War of the Dark Department; wasn't it a bit too sentimental to be excited about such a thing?
Bai Xi cleared her throat, and continued in her usual cool tone, "Didn't we already agree to get married when we left the Bai family?"
The implication was: I have already agreed to be with you.
Han Mo looked at Bai Xi's evasive eyes. Her slightly flushed cheeks betrayed her emotions, stirring his heart.
His eyes softened further, filled with an unspeakable depth of affection. "How can a proposal be without a ring? Whatever others have, my Xi'er naturally deserves, and even better than others."
This ring, he had instructed his subordinates to find it after Bai Xi had casually accepted his proposal in the car that day. He then commissioned the most renowned jewelry designer in Huaguo to craft this ring.
After all, in his heart, his Xi'er was the best woman in the world, so he wanted to give her the best proposal ring.
He took out the ring, held it in his hand, and looked at Bai Xi, saying with deep affection, "Today, there are only the two of us. I want to sincerely ask you once more, are you willing to let me enter your world, accompany you, protect you, until death do us part?"
She looked at Han Mo's solemnity before her and slowly extended her right hand. Although not a single word was spoken, her intention was as clear as could be: I am willing!
Han Mo's light-colored eyes seemed to have some emotion flowing within them, which eventually disappeared. His well-defined fingers gently placed the ring on her finger.
The ring's size was perfect, fitting snugly on Bai Xi's finger, shimmering with a captivating and tender radiance under the lamplight.
However, the moment the ring was placed on Bai Xi's finger, she could clearly feel a slight tremor in the hand that could hold a surgical scalpel so steadily.
The ring on her hand symbolized a mutual commitment between the two of them.
Bai Xi raised her finger, facing the room's lamplight, and smiled, "Does it look good?"
Han Mo didn't look at the ring at all; instead, he gazed at Bai Xi's smiling face, his eyes deep. "Yes, it looks very good."
Bai Xi looked at Han Mo and realized his eyes were not on the ring but on her. Instantly, she felt her heart being gently tapped, and her face began to heat up. "I'm talking about the ring, why are you looking at me..."
Before she could finish, the next second, Han Mo stepped forward and embraced Bai Xi tightly, as if afraid that if he let go, everything would turn into a mirage and disappear.
In their past life, they had missed each other, even separated by death.
In this life, they were finally together, and he cherished every minute, every second.
Therefore, no matter what, he could not let Bai Xi come to harm. He would use every means to ensure her life was filled with peace and joy, no matter the cost!
Bai Xi rested her head on his shoulder, her eyes filled with a rare gentleness.
His arms held her tightly, and Bai Xi knew that this was because he cherished their reunion after experiencing two lifetimes.
Since he was so sincere, she... Thinking this, Bai Xi's lips curved into a mischievous smile.
The next second, Bai Xi directly broke free from Han Mo's embrace.
Han Mo was slightly taken aback and instinctively looked at Bai Xi, saying, "Xi'er, I'm sorry, did I hold you too tightly and hurt you?"
He had only wanted to hold her close and never let go in this lifetime, perhaps he hadn't controlled his strength well.
Bai Xi looked at him, her usually clear eyes now holding a hint of playfulness. "Is it a bit late to apologize now?"
Han Mo looked at those eyes, his breath catching involuntarily.
Every expression, every glance of hers was imprinted in his vision, occupying his mind, and etched into his very being. Therefore, he naturally knew she intended to tease him. But so what? Whatever she wanted to do, he loved it and accepted it willingly.
"Then how does Xi'er want to proceed?"
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows, her rosy lips curving into a slightly wicked, yet subtly captivating arc. "Since a mistake has been made, it naturally requires punishment."
Punishment?
Before Han Mo could react, Bai Xi pushed him onto the sofa behind him and straddled his lap, her posture intimate.
This was... their own exclusive punishment!
Han Mo's light-colored pupils gradually deepened at this moment, a hint of shock in them. "Xi'er..."
Bai Xi kissed him without restraint, tenderly and gently.
Han Mo's eyes widened, his pupils constricting sharply. His throat involuntarily bobbed as a surge of heat rushed to his brain, slowly descending. His slightly pale lips parted to utter a low sound, "Xi'er..."
The voice was deep, suppressed, accompanied by a low longing and a hint of tenderness.
After two kisses, Bai Xi didn't know how to continue.
Thinking carefully, although this wasn't their first kiss, and Han Mo hadn't always been the one to initiate, every time after her tentative kiss, Han Mo would gradually take the lead. So now, Han Mo was shocked by her action. She, who could be as decisive as a general in battle, "defeating" enemies into complete disarray, appeared so clumsy.
No, she was the God of War; how could she lose? Wouldn't that be embarrassing if word got out!
This time, she was determined to take the initiative!
Just as Han Mo recovered from his shock and was about to reciprocate the kiss, Bai Xi suddenly pulled away. A faint sense of disappointment washed over him, but his eyes remained filled with tenderness and indulgence. "Are you satisfied with this punishment, Xi'er?"
If this was considered punishment, he truly feared he would be unable to resist the childish urge to constantly make mistakes.
"Not satisfied!" Bai Xi smiled, her expression becoming even more radiant and captivating. Compared to her usual pure clarity, there was now a hint of allure. "Since our engagement is settled today, our contract fulfilled... then, I won't let you off tonight!"
She intended to complete what she hadn't finished at the Tong family villa.