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While Zhang Heng was discussing the Shellac Record with the prospector, Xu Qian was following her boyfriend Qiu Ming into a French restaurant on the Fourth Layer.
This was also Xu Qian's favorite restaurant. Not only was the food excellent, but the atmosphere was elegant as well. Velvet carpets paired with lavish Baroque ceilings, white tablecloths, silverware, and only a little over twenty tables scattered throughout the spacious dining hall, fully ensuring the diners' privacy. On top of that, handsome French waiters provided service throughout the meal.
Naturally, the cost of dining here was exorbitant. Even so, reservations remained incredibly hard to get and had to be made several days in advance.
Qiu Ming's suggestion to eat here was clearly not a spur-of-the-moment decision. After they had finished their main course and the final dessert was served, the restaurant's violinist came to their table. Xu Qian seemed to realize something then and covered her mouth. Across from her, Qiu Ming suddenly dropped to one knee and took a small red jewelry box from his pocket.
To the melodious sound of the violin, Qiu Ming opened the little jewelry box, revealing the diamond ring inside. Then he said softly, "Miss Xu Qian, will you marry me?"
At that moment, Xu Qian felt as if something had struck her heart with tremendous force.
Almost every girl dreamed of a moment like this: a man like a knight, riding a white horse, crossing mountains and rivers, charging into battle, enduring countless dangers before finally arriving before her and speaking that sweet vow.
This was especially true for Xu Qian. She had once desperately wanted to marry Qiu Ming and live on the Fourth Layer, and everything before her was exactly like what she had dreamed of. Xu Qian had dreamed this