He changed the subject quickly, Yan Heqing didn't keep up for a moment. It took her a while to come to her senses and reach for her phone to check the weather.
It will be cloudy tomorrow.
Yan Heqing was puzzled. Lu Lin would surely check the weather before taking him to see the Sunrise.
He turned to look at Lu Lin questioningly, but Lu Lin didn't offer an explanation and changed the subject to dinner.
They were going to stay at the hotel for another night.
*
A few hours later, Lu Muchi received a report.
The report details Yan Heqing's schedule when he was not on campus.
Five days and five nights at Twenty Bridges, two days and two nights at the hot springs...
Lu Muchi smashed his phone.
He understood all too well what this meant.
"What the hell is the point of investigating all this! I fucking need to know who this adulterer is!" He kicked the table.
One after another, the wine bottles smashed to the ground, spilling wine all over the floor.
The man opposite him said tremblingly, "We can't find it."
"Useless trash!" Lu Muchi red. "One day. I'll give you one more day. If you can't find out, you'll die in his place!"
The man wiped away his cold sweat, left the private room, his expression changed instantly, and he quickly returned to his car. Only after driving out of the bar did he dial a number to report Lu Muchi's situation.
Yan Heqing was taking a shower in the bathroom. Lu Lin listened to the sound of water and took out a jewelry box from his pocket.
He didn't open it, his thumb gently stroking it, and then he hung up the phone.
Chapter 119
The next morning, Yan Heqing woke up at six o'clock sharp. He first looked out the window; the fog was thick and the sky was gloomy.
At least in the capital, there was nowhere to see the Sunrise today.
Then he turned around and nudged Lu Lin's shoulder, "It's six o'clock."
Lu Lin closed his eyes, grabbed his hand, and pulled him back into his arms, burying his chin in Yan Heqing's neck. "It's still early, sleep a little longer."
Lu Lin handled all the cleanup last night, and Yan Heqing slept very well. He wasn't sleepy at the moment, so he turned over, picked up his phone, leaned against Lu Lin's chest, and opened Weibo.
The statement from Beijing University has been retweeted over a million times on Weibo.
Such a major scandal at a domestic university, occurring right after the college entrance examination and during the admissions period, has prompted netizens to flood social media with calls for action.
"They have his face and voice, and there are no signs of editing. It's a done deal! Deal with this scumbag quickly."
"It's absolutely disgusting! The thought that my daughter might also be being watched by these lurking rats terrifies me. I hope Beijing University will take this seriously and set a good example!"
While scrolling through the comments, Yan Heqing was suddenly notified of an update. She refreshed the page and saw a Beijing University.
Yan Heqing opened it.
At that moment, Lu Lin's deep voice sounded behind him, "After investigation and verification, it has been confirmed that Zhao, a software engineering student at our school, violated school rules. In accordance with relevant regulations, he will be expelled from the school."
There was another section that Lu Lin didn't read aloud.
He kissed Yan Heqing's earlobe. "Get up, let's go to the terrace for dinner."
They didn't mention watching the Sunrise at all.
The hotel is situated in a prime location on the riverbank, offering panoramic views of the azure waters from its terrace.
But today's weather is really not suitable for dining on the terrace.
Although it hadn't rained yet, the clouds were dark, and it looked like a storm was brewing. The azure water, having encountered a downpour, hadn't yet returned to its original color and was still a muddy, muddy hue.
The entire field of vision was gray.
The wind was strong and fierce, but Lu Lin picked up a golden-brown slice of bread, spread blueberry jam on it, poured a cup of hot coffee, and placed them both in front of Yan Heqing. "Eat."
Yan Heqing was full of doubts, but he still picked up a slice of bread. After eating a few bites, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a bright color out of the corner of his eye, like the first ray of sunlight that breaks through the darkness Sunrise dawn and is offered to the earth.
Then came the distant sound of explosions, gradually breaking the silence.
Yan Heqing stopped swallowing. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw countless white plumes of smoke rising into the sky from the previously gloomy riverbank.
Then orange-red colors appeared in the white mist, spreading rapidly in patches, like the morning glow, and instantly turning into colorful clouds.
Yan Heqing was captivated. He put down the bread slices, stood up, and quickly walked to the railing, staring intently at the miraculously appearing scene.
Then another beam of red light shot into the sky, transforming from a crescent moon into a semicircle, and finally reaching the rosy clouds, where it became a large, orange-red disc.
Just like a real Sunrise.
This was a grand daytime fireworks display.
Yan Heqing gripped the railing with his fingers, his pupils reflecting a vast expanse of vibrant, intense colors. It was as if the Sunrise was rising in his eyes, dispelling all the gloom.
Do you like it?
Lu Lin's voice sounded from behind.
Yan Heqing nodded, his eyes fixed on the distance, his voice slightly trembling as he spoke, "I like it."
"What about this one?"
Immediately afterward, a ring suddenly appeared before Yan Heqing's eyes.
The ring is attached to a thin chain, 4.5 mm wide, with a matte finish, and is engraved with a whale leaping out of the sea, its eyes set with small, delicate light brown gemstones.
The inner circle is engraved with two letters, Y&L.
This is a wedding ring.
The distant fireworks turned into orange-gold and pink threads, falling like rain, their colors gradually fading and disappearing before hitting the ground. Only the ring in front of us became clearer and clearer.
Yan Heqing felt a lump in his throat, so heavy that his breathing became heavier. He spoke, and his voice was moist, "I like it too."
Lu Lin smiled, wrapped one arm around Yan Heqing from behind, and whispered in his ear, "How about we get married next month?"
In their tightly pressed embrace, through the thin fabric of their clothes, Yan Heqing could clearly feel Lu Lin's heartbeat—steady and strong, in sync with his own. Facing the rosy glow of the sunset across the sky, he took the ring off, wanting to answer with his actions.
But Lu Lin took it away, saying, "The wedding ring must be worn by your lover."
Lu Lin grasped Yan Heqing's hand and slipped the ring firmly onto his ring finger.