A Blueprint for the Future
Before long, the waiter brought in a food cart with a generous amount of ingredients.
In the center of the suite's tatami mats, a delicate cast iron pot was bubbling and steaming.
The rich, sweet aroma of the broth instantly filled the entire room.
The table was laden with top-grade Wagyu beef slices that looked as tempting as marble patterns, fresh shiitake mushrooms, slightly charred tofu, vibrant green chrysanthemum greens, and smooth konjac noodles.
"Wow~" Aemeath changed into a comfortable silk nightgown, sat cross-legged on the cushion, rested her chin on her hands, and stared at the ingredients bubbling in the pot with bright golden eyes.
Lu Yan used long chopsticks to pick up a slice of snow-white Wagyu beef, gently dipped it in the boiling broth until it changed color, then rolled it in a bowl of sterile egg liquid before offering it directly to Aemeath's lips.
"Try it, but be careful it's hot."
Aemeath swallowed it whole without hesitation. The beef, coated in sweet egg yolk and rich broth, melted instantly on her tongue, and the ultimate satisfaction made her squint her eyes in bliss.
"It's so delicious! A-Yan, you should have some too!" She followed suit, dipped a piece of meat in the hot pot, and eagerly stuffed it into Lu Yan's mouth.
In this suite bathed in warm lighting, the sound of waves crashing outside the window, a bubbling sukiyaki pot before us, and the pleasant aroma emanating from each other.
After a hearty dinner, both of them were quite full.
Lu Yan glanced at the deep night outside the window and suggested, "We've eaten too much. How about we go for a walk on the beach to digest?"
"Okay!" Aemeath readily agreed.
The private beach at night sheds the hustle and bustle and heat of the day, leaving only the whisper of the sea breeze and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks.
The two didn't go far; they simply held hands and walked aimlessly along the coastline.
The night is beautiful tonight; without moonlight, the countless stars seem exceptionally bright.
"A-Yan, look!"
As they walked, Aemeath suddenly stopped, as if she had discovered some incredible treasure. She shook Lu Yan's arm vigorously and pointed to the waves in the distance.
Lu Yan looked in the direction she was pointing, and his eyes widened slightly.
On the originally dark sea surface, with each surge and crash of the waves, a dreamlike, ethereal blue fluorescence appeared!
The blue light was like a galaxy fallen to earth, flickering with the rise and fall of the waves, adorning the entire coastline like a fairy tale world.
"It's blue tears." Lu Yan recognized this rare natural wonder.
"It's so beautiful!" Aemeath was completely captivated by the sight before her.
She let go of Lu Yan's hand, excitedly kicked off her slippers, and ran barefoot into the shallow blue fluorescent sea.
As she stepped onto the sea-soaked sand, the disturbed bioluminescent creatures instantly lit up, leaving a trail of glowing blue footprints beneath her feet.
Lu Yan also took off his shoes, rolled up his trousers, and walked into the water, standing quietly behind her.
The deep blue night sky, the sea glowing blue, and the pink-haired girl who turned around and smiled at him in the fluorescent light.
At this moment, Lu Yan's heart softened to the extreme, and a strong emotion of wanting to prolong this happiness forever filled his heart.
He strode forward and gently embraced Aemeath from behind.
The sea breeze brought a cool, damp feeling, but Lu Yan's chest was burning hot.
"Aemeath." Lu Yan rested his chin on her shoulder, his voice exceptionally clear in the night breeze.
"Hmm?" Aemeath leaned against him, looking at the blue ripples spreading at her feet.
"Let's pick a good day to get our marriage certificate when we get back."
These words, spoken without any preamble, came out of Lu Yan's mouth in a simple yet weighty manner.
Aemeath's body stiffened abruptly in Lu Yan, and even her breathing slowed down.
She turned around in disbelief, looked up, and her golden eyes, reflecting a blue fluorescence, were filled with shock and disbelief.
"What... what did you say?" Aemeath's voice trembled slightly with excitement.
Lu Yan lowered his head, cupped her cheeks in his hands, and looked at her with unprecedented seriousness:
I said, "Let's get our marriage certificate. Then, we'll pick a good day and have a grand wedding for you."
Lu Yan gently stroked the corner of her eye with his thumb, describing their future. "I want to invite my family, as well as my close classmates and friends from the past."
"I want to tell everyone, in front of them, that you, Aemeath, are the only wife I, Lu Yan, will spend my life with."
Lu Yan paused, a lonely figure from his afternoon dream flashing through his mind as she wandered alone through various regions, a hint of heartache in his eyes. "After the wedding, we can go on our honeymoon, or travel all over the world."
"But this time, you won't be alone anymore. I'll hold your hand forever and cover all your past loneliness with our happy memories. Okay?"
Every word Lu Yan uttered, every sentence he said, struck Aemeath's heart like a sledgehammer.
Marriage certificate, wedding ceremony, honeymoon...
She wanted more than just companionship; she wanted recognition and status.
Let everyone know she is Lu Yan's wife!
Large tears rolled down Aemeath's cheeks without warning, landing on Lu Yan's hand.
"Okay~ I promise you! We'll have the most beautiful wedding, and I want to wear the most beautiful wedding dress!" Aemeath cried and laughed at the same time, her hands tightly gripping Lu Yan's shirt and shaking it wildly, as if afraid he would change his mind.
Looking at Aemeath, who was crying her eyes out in her arms but was also bubbling with happiness, Lu Yan felt a surge of love welling up inside him.
He's always been someone who knows how to add a little fun in these kinds of situations.
He reached out and gently stroked Aemeath's nose, deliberately feigning deep thought, raising an eyebrow slightly:
"However... I just did a closer look at the calculations."
Lu Yan suppressed a laugh, his tone tinged with a playful hesitation, "From the time we actually met and started dating until now, it seems like it hasn't even been three months, has it?"
Aemeath was stunned for a moment, forgetting to wipe away her tears, and stared blankly at him.
Lu Yan sighed and continued to tease her slowly, "Getting married in less than three months, according to today's standards, that's called a whirlwind marriage. Do you think... we're moving a little too fast?"
The word "urgent?" felt like stepping on Aemeath's tail.
One second the little pink cat was moved to tears, the next second its fur stood on end!
"Lu Yan!!!" Aemeath shouted his full name, her hands that were originally around his waist suddenly rising and grabbing his collar. Her golden eyes gleamed fiercely in the night, like a kitten about to devour someone.
"You're telling me this is too hasty?! I've been looking for you for so many years! I've dreamed about our future! And now you dare to complain it's too fast!"
Aemeath's chest heaved with anger. Without hesitation, she opened her mouth and bit Lu Yan's shoulder, mumbling indistinctly:
"Let me tell you, no way! You said it yourself, and we'll pick a date as soon as we get back to the city tomorrow! If you dare to back out, I'll... I'll lock you in bed every day and torture you so you can't go anywhere!"
"Ouch~~ Be gentle." Lu Yan winced slightly from her bite, but mostly he couldn't help laughing.
Instead of breaking free, he pulled his long arms around the girl, holding her tightly in his embrace.
No regrets, absolutely no regrets.
Lu Yan put away his teasing, lowered his head to find her pouting lips, and in that shimmering blue fluorescent sea, gave her a deep kiss that was gentler than starlight and more passionate than ocean waves.
"It's settled then, honey."