Lu Lin recalled the time Yan Heqing disguised himself and went to the Lu Family's old house, even using colored contact lenses.
He put down the bag, hugged Yan Heqing from behind, and whispered in her ear, "The pattern is ordinary, but the color is nice; it's suitable for a wedding."
He brought up marriage again, and this time Yan Heqing didn't avoid the question.
"Good."
He turned his head, met Lu Lin's astonished gaze, and said again, "Let's get married."
The next instant, Yan Heqing was turned around by Lu Lin, pulled into his arms, and kissed.
Outside the shop, Lin Fengzhi a heart full of despair, his smooth nails digging into his palms.
Chapter 109
The kiss didn't last very long.
Lu Lin released Yan Heqing, his eyes fixed intently on the young man. "Sign a 'contract' with me. There's no going back."
This was the only time he was forceful towards Yan Heqing.
Yan Heqing smiled and said, "I've decided to sign the 'contract,' and I won't go back on my word."
The uncertain future no longer matters.
He will survive.
He will definitely make sure he survives.
His eyes were clear. "I'll tell others at the end of the month."
He has one more thing to do.
"You're Party A in this 'contract,' you're in charge." Lu Lin hugged Yan Heqing, pulling her completely into his arms.
In the end, the two chose six sets of bedding, including the red set.
Stepping out of the store, Lin Fengzhi was nowhere to be seen.
Yan Heqing knew that Lin Fengzhi had left.
As soon as Lu Lin kissed him, Lin Fengzhi couldn't take it anymore and ran away.
Lin Fengzhi couldn't hear their conversation from a distance, but Lu Lin's kiss was unexpected, yet its effect was immediate.
Yan Heqing didn't think too deeply about whether Lu Lin had discovered Lin Fengzhi's following.
Lin Fengzhi made no attempt to disguise himself; it was far too easy for anyone to detect him.
Carrying the paper bag in both hands, Yan Heqing shifted the items to one hand before taking out his phone to check the time. It was almost lunchtime. He put his phone back and said, "Let's go eat. It's on me today, whatever you like."
Lu Lin took in what had just happened. The restaurant was on the top floor, and Lu Lin chose a Jiangnan cuisine restaurant, ordering a few dishes to finish his lunch.
The afternoon's plan was to visit the old house of Lu Lin's maternal grandparents. The housekeeper said that since it hadn't rained, the honey plums were growing well, large and sweet, and it was the perfect time to pick them.
Lu Lin didn't immediately take Yan Heqing back to the old house, but went to a watch shop instead.
The storefront isn't large, and the decor isn't flashy, but the prices start at six figures.
The two entered the store, and the staff closed the door and hung up a sign that said the store was temporarily closed.
Lu Lin grabbed Yan Heqing's wrist.
The slender, white wrists and the young man's palms were clearly distinct. After a few months of rest, the calluses on Yan Heqing's fingertips had faded considerably, but his recent frequent experiments had added other marks, so they could hardly be considered delicate hands.
But it's incredibly beautiful.
Lu Lin put his arm around Yan Heqing's shoulder, pressed him down into a chair, and examined the watches in the glass cabinet. "Pick one. The first time I saw your hand, I wanted to wear something on it."
Yan Heqing slightly raised his hand. The shop was brightly lit, and the dark red bean bracelet gleamed with a smooth luster. "I've got it."
"Not enough," Lu Lin chuckled. "Two more things are missing."
Besides the watch, the other item is naturally the wedding ring.
Yan Heqing agreed to the marriage, but he was only willing to put it into practice and didn't really feel it. Now that Lu Lin mentioned the ring, he felt a bit more real about it. He was slightly lost in thought, and when he came back to his senses, he chose a mechanical watch with a silver and steel strap.
The price was moderate for this store, neither low nor high. His wrist was thin, so the owner cut two watch straps on the spot, and they fit him perfectly.
"It suits you very well." Lu Lin wasn't blinded by love; Yan Heqing did indeed look good wearing a watch.
Yan Heqing looked at the watch; it was very beautiful. He was confident that he could earn enough money to buy it in the future, but right now, he simply couldn't afford it.
He said earnestly, "I don't have the money to give you a gift of equal value right now, but in the future—" He paused for a second, "... in five years, I will..."
The rest of his words were cut off, and he asked in confusion, "What are you laughing at?"
Lu Lin was smiling, a different kind of smile than usual, a smile that clearly showed his joy.
He leaned close to Yan Heqing's ear and whispered, "I don't accept empty promises; you have to pay some interest first."
Yan Heqing knew what kind of interest Lu Lin was asking for.
He pulled a one-yuan coin from his pocket. "Here, one yuan interest per year."
After a moment of surprise, Lu Lin accepted it all, standing up straight and smiling, "This is the second piece."
The first one is a lucky coin.
"This time next year." He ran his fingers through Yan Heqing Yan Heqing's hair, he loved to ruffle it like that. "Remember to pay the interest on time."
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As I came out of the mall, the sky suddenly darkened, with several thick, dark clouds obscuring the sun, but no rain fell.
Yan Heqing glanced at the sky and lowered his eyes.
Given Lin Fengzhi's personality, he will soon do something extreme.
Jump into the sea, swallow pills, or something else.
Yan Heqing waited patiently.
Lin Fengzhi suicide; he's just threatening him with suicide and will contact him before staging the suicide.
After getting in the car and fastening my seatbelt, before we even arrived at the old house, Lin Fengzhi as expected.
Yan Heqing swiped to answer the call. He didn't say anything, waiting calmly.
He heard heavy breathing coming from the receiver. Finally, Lin Fengzhi lost his patience and broke down in tears.
I told you, I'd die if you got married!
His roar was deafening. Lu Lin pulled the car over to the side of the road, Yan Heqing replied indifferently, "I told you, that's your business."
"Then you'd better be ready to collect my corpse!" Lin Fengzhi roared hysterically. "I'm at—" He gave him an address, "I'll give you one hour, or I'll jump off this building!"
Lin Fengzhi hung up the phone.
Yan Heqing put down his phone, turned to look at Lu Lin, and without him saying a word, Lu Lin started the car.
Yan Heqing remained calm, but Lu Lin's expression darkened, and he pressed his fingertips heavily on the steering wheel.
That address is the address of Yan Heqing's childhood home, the place where the fire occurred.