Chu Yanzhang rode his bicycle at a leisurely pace, but his heart was pounding like a drum. He had been thinking that if Zhouzhou didn't come out with him, he would sneak in and then steal Zhouzhou out.
But he didn't expect Zhouzhou to trust him so much; she agreed as soon as he brought it up.
The thought of his beloved Zhouzhou sitting behind him and hugging him made him feel excited. He felt that if Zhouzhou continued to hug him, he really wouldn't be able to concentrate on riding his bike.
"Not there yet?" Xie Zhuzhou was hungry; he hadn't eaten lunch before coming out. He was about to tell Chu Yanzhang that they should get off the bus and grab a bite to eat when Chu Yanzhang said, "I've prepared the food; it's at the house at our destination."
"Not yet?"
"I'm ready. It's all my fault for driving too slowly." Chu Yanzhang was mainly worried about hitting someone, and that Zhouzhou might slip and get hurt.
How long will the preparation take?
"A few minutes."
Xie Zhuzhou discovered that Chu Yanzhang's destination was actually near the Ji Family. After crossing a main road, the two rode their motorcycle up a mountain road and finally stopped five minutes later.
From this vantage point, you can see the pointed roof of the Ji Family's villa in the distance, but not the entire villa.
The Ji Family estate is surrounded by very tall trees. Even though the estate can be seen from the distant mountains, the angle and the trees will obscure most of the villa.
"The scenery here is quite nice. Aren't you afraid to stay in this little courtyard at night?"
After Chu Yanzhang used his mobile phone to remotely open the door, he let Xie Zhuzhou get back into the car, and they rode inside.
Chu Yanzhang dared not answer Zhouzhou's question because he was genuinely afraid.
He wasn't scared because he was so excited when he was inflating balloons alone at night.
"Don't worry, Zhouzhou is here, so I'm not afraid. Besides, it's broad daylight now."
He parked the car in the front yard and took Xie Zhuzhou to a restaurant, planning to confess his feelings after dinner.
He prepared lunch in advance. The restaurant had a high-tech feel, and from the moment you entered, it was warm and inviting.
Xie Zhuzhou glanced at the apricot-colored dining table; it even had a heat-retaining function.
"Good."
The combination of smart home technology and traditional architecture creates a harmonious and seamless effect, perhaps due to the coordinated colors.
Xie Zhuzhou felt that the only downside to living in the mountains was that it was easy to become neighbors with ghosts, but he couldn't show his fear. After all, he was a few months older than Little Yan Little Yan more mature in every way.
" Zhouzhou, sit down and eat."
And all of these were dishes Xie Zhuzhou liked to eat. He was surprised and looked at Chu Yanzhang with a questioning look. "Don't you have any preferences of your own?"
Chu Yanzhang nodded. Of course he did; he liked Zhouzhou.
"Yes, I thought you didn't. Next time, don't always prepare my favorite dishes. You need to take care of yourself and think more about yourself."
Xie Zhuzhou thought Chu Little Yan was a bit slow-witted. It was a shame he was the boss of a big company; besides making money, he seemed a little dim-witted and easily bullied. But it didn't seem like he had a people-pleasing personality...
Upon hearing this, Chu Yanzhang lowered his eyes and took a small bowl to serve Zhouzhou soup.
Zhouzhou has always cared about him so much... That's so kind of her.
After lunch
Xie Zhuzhou still couldn't guess what Chu Yanzhang wanted to say to him.
When Chu Yanzhang led him by the hand to the backyard courtyard, Xie Zhuzhou stared blankly at the balloons along the way.
No... even a fool could see what was going on!
And his hand was being held. Xie Zhuzhou was completely bewildered. Wait, wasn't this his script?!
How did Chu Yanzhang steal his spotlight!
Shouldn't he be the one confessing his feelings?
besides...
Was what Chu Yanzhang did what he intended? Xie Zhuzhou was shocked and suddenly felt at a loss.
Stepping into the backyard, the entire garden burst into Xie Zhuzhou's view, causing a slight tremor in his heart.
A gentle breeze rustled through the plum tree branches, carrying a subtle fragrance. The snow-white plum trees stood there quietly, impossible to ignore. His gaze then slowly swept over the flowers and plants in the yard.
Chu Yanzhang has found them all?
"These are the plants I transplanted these past few days. I don't know if you like them..." Chu Yanzhang suddenly turned around, a gentle smile on his lips. His handsome face seemed to blend into a beautiful picture with the plum tree with white flowers behind him.
"I like it." He didn't know if his heart was beating faster because of the flower or because of the person; it seemed as if all he could hear was his own heartbeat.
He stared blankly at Chu Yanzhang, unsure how to react or what expression to make; his mind was completely blank.
Chu Yanzhang then took Xie Zhuzhou's other hand. He thought that even if Zhouzhou threw him against the wall, he didn't want to be a coward anymore.
" Zhouzhou, there's something I want to tell you..."
"Okay, go ahead." Xie Zhuzhou didn't know if his face was very red, and he pretended to be calm as he replied, but his hoarse voice had already betrayed the unease in his heart.
Looking at Chu Yanzhang's face, Xie Zhuzhou couldn't tell whether the scenery or the man was more beautiful.
" Zhouzhou... I want to say that I don't know how to express my feelings for you, because in my eyes, you are perfect, handsome, kind, considerate, compassionate, love animals, and... always willing to help others."
Xie Zhuzhou: "?"
"Although those are charms beyond your personal charisma, I can't help but remember them."
Today, I want to confess my feelings to you and tell you how I feel.
I don't know when it started, but I really, really like you.
Perhaps it was from the very first moment I met you, from the moment I heard your voice.
Or perhaps it was from the moment you saved me at your school that I couldn't help but want to pay attention to you... no, actually, I wanted you to pay attention to me.
Xie Zhuzhou stared at Chu Yanzhang's face, which was gradually turning red, and thought the other man was not only adorably silly, but his blushing was also incredibly cute. His heart was about to explode. Did this guy even know what he was saying?
As Chu Yanzhang spoke, his eyes were fixed on Xie Zhuzhou's gradually reddening face and slightly red ears.
A slight smile played on his lips. Even though Xie Zhuzhou didn't speak, he was no longer afraid and continued speaking with even more conviction.
"During the time I was blind, I could clearly sense the emotions in other people's voices. So, during the time I spent with you, I knew what kind of person you were, Zhouzhou. You were afraid I would be lonely, so you would secretly reply to my messages during class, neglecting your own studies."
Xie Zhuzhou: "..." That's because I don't want to study and I don't know who to chat with. Poor Little Yan, he's too naive.
Last semester, even though you were incredibly busy, you still made time to travel all the way to Country D to see me. You offered me warmth when I was helpless, accompanied me when I was most lost, and chatted with me sincerely... All those little things combined to say, "I like you, I love you," which is actually quite complex.
He took Xie Zhuzhou's hand and pressed it against his heart. " Zhouzhou, I like you so much. If I could, I would want to be with you, even if there's only a one in a billion chance, I would fight for it."
Xie Zhuzhou: "..." That's it, you've said everything, what am I supposed to say?
Chu Yanzhang observed that Xie Zhuzhou's expression, aside from a hint of shyness, did not seem to dislike his confession.
Finally, he confessed gently, " Zhouzhou, I want to sell myself to you. I... am very rich, not bad looking, have a decent figure, and am not talkative, so I can be there whenever you call. What's mine is yours, no need to wait until later, you can have it now. You can also live a carefree life as yourself."
Xie Zhuzhou knew Chu Yanzhang's sincerity just from the beginning, but in the end he found that Chu Yanzhang's love-struck mind was terrifyingly strong.
Confessing your feelings before the other person has even accepted, yet you want to give them everything.
Stupid?
His kindness to Chu Yanzhang was something he did without thinking. On the plane to Country D, he wasn't tired because the plane had everything he needed, and he slept comfortably without having to go to class.
For him, it was just a vacation.
However, he didn't expect Chu Yanzhang to care so much.
After Chu Yanzhang finished speaking, he waited nervously and quietly for Xie Zhuzhou's reply, his bright, puppy-dog eyes sparkling.