coobybook Chapter 152 My woman, how can she not have a ring?
Chapter 152 My woman, how can she not have a ring?
Before Tan Haoyu could react, Zhu Ziqing had already turned and walked towards the lake, extending her hand, "Come on, walk with me."
Tan Haoyu was stunned for a moment, then quickly caught up and took her hand.
Their fingers were intertwined tightly, as if a tacit understanding had quietly formed at that moment.
A gentle breeze blew across the lake, carrying a faint mist.
Zhu Ziqing's steps were very light, as if she were walking on clouds.
Tan Haoyu stood beside her, feeling a strange mix of emotions.
“Do you know?” Zhu Ziqing suddenly spoke, her voice so soft it was as if she were talking to herself, “I’ve always felt that this lake is like a dream in my heart. It contains all my emotions, but… I’ve never truly possessed it.”
Tan Haoyu squeezed her hand and whispered, "From now on, I will be there for you."
Zhu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at him, her eyes filled with surprise and emotion.
She didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.
Zhu Ziqing's eyes were filled with sweetness at that moment.
She nestled gently in Tan Haoyu's arms, her voice tinged with coquettishness: "Haoyu, you are mine, and no one can take you away."
Tan Haoyu's lips curled up slightly as he lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead: "Yes, I am yours. No one can take me away."
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the two of them, as if gilding them with a golden glow.
Zhu Ziqing leaned against Tan Haoyu's chest, her heart filled with peace.
She knew that she had made the right choice.
No matter how much wind and rain lies ahead, she will persevere.
The two continued their stroll along the lakeside until they came to a large tree.
The tree canopy, like an umbrella, blocked most of the sunlight, making the area beneath it exceptionally tranquil.
Zhu Ziqing leaned against the tree trunk, looking up at the light and shadows between the leaves, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"It's beautiful here, isn't it?"
Tan Haoyu stood beside her, but his gaze remained fixed on her face. "Yes, very beautiful."
Zhu Ziqing turned her head and met his gaze.
The two stared at each other for a few seconds, and something in the air seemed to be quietly heating up.
“Tan Haoyu,” Zhu Ziqing suddenly called softly, “thank you.”
"Thank me for what?" Tan Haoyu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Thank you... for being willing to stay with me." Zhu Ziqing's voice was soft, yet tinged with sweetness.
Tan Haoyu smiled and gently brushed her hair aside. "It's what I should do."
Zhu Ziqing didn't say anything more, but simply leaned gently on his shoulder.
Their figures intertwined beneath the tree, as if at that moment, the whole world consisted only of them.
The breeze by the lake still blows gently, carrying a faint fragrance of flowers.
At this moment, the name "Love Lake" seemed to truly take on meaning.
"Tan Haoyu, look!" Zhu Ziqing suddenly squatted down.
She picked up two branches from the grass under the big tree, as if she had discovered something extraordinary.
"This is... a tree branch? What are you going to do with it?" Tan Haoyu raised an eyebrow, somewhat puzzled.
“That’s right!” Zhu Ziqing stood up and handed him one of the branches. “Come on, let’s dig for treasure together!”
"Treasure hunting?" Tan Haoyu took the branch, his lips twitching slightly. "Are you sure this isn't a game for kids?"
Zhu Ziqing glared at him. "What, you think it's childish? Then don't play, I'll do it myself!"
Looking at her serious expression, Tan Haoyu suddenly felt a complicated feeling.
He smiled, squatted down, and said, "Okay, I'll dig with you."
The two men took tree branches and began digging under the big tree.
The soil was soft and easy to dig.
But Tan Haoyu couldn't help but ask, "What exactly are you looking for?"
"It's a secret!" Zhu Ziqing smiled mysteriously. "You'll find out when you dig it up."
Tan Haoyu shook his head helplessly, but his hands didn't stop moving.
As he dug, he secretly glanced at Zhu Ziqing.
Her profile looked exceptionally soft in the sunlight, with a slight smile on her lips, as if she were immersed in some kind of anticipation.
"Ah! Found it!" Zhu Ziqing suddenly exclaimed as the branch in her hand bumped into something hard.
Tan Haoyu leaned closer to take a look, and sure enough, a bronze box was exposed under the soil. The surface was already a bit rusty, but the exquisite patterns could still be seen.
"What is this?" Tan Haoyu asked, somewhat surprised.
Zhu Ziqing didn't answer, but excitedly dug the box out and carefully wiped away the dirt on the surface.
She took a deep breath and slowly opened the box.
Inside, there was even a small wooden box.
"There's another layer?" Tan Haoyu raised an eyebrow. "Are you playing with nesting dolls?"
Zhu Ziqing ignored him and continued opening the wooden box.
This time, a ring lay quietly in the box. Its design was old-fashioned, and its luster was somewhat dull, but it exuded a sense of the weight of time.
“This is…” Tan Haoyu was stunned.
Zhu Ziqing picked up the ring and gently slipped it onto Tan Haoyu's ring finger, a gentle smile playing on her lips. "This is for you, my darling."
Tan Haoyu looked down at the ring, a surge of emotion welling up inside him.
"Where did this ring come from?"
Zhu Ziqing blinked but didn't answer.
She suddenly leaned in, gave him a light kiss on the lips, then quickly pulled away, laughing like a cat that had just stolen some fish.
"Hey, what do you mean by that?" Tan Haoyu touched his lips, somewhat amused and exasperated.
"It's a secret!" Zhu Ziqing winked mischievously. "If I tell you, it won't work."
Tan Haoyu sighed helplessly, but felt a strange sweetness in his heart.
He looked down at the ring on his hand. Although the style was old-fashioned, it fit him strangely well.
Suddenly, he noticed that Zhu Ziqing's hands were empty, and a thought struck him. "You...don't have a ring?"
Zhu Ziqing shrugged. "It's okay, I have you, that's enough."
Tan Haoyu frowned, feeling a little guilty.
He's a powerful and domineering CEO, yet he didn't even prepare wedding rings. It's an insult to his status!
“No,” he suddenly stood up, took Zhu Ziqing’s hand, “Come on, I’ll take you to buy a ring.”
Zhu Ziqing paused for a moment, then laughed, "Why the rush?"
"In a hurry?" Tan Haoyu raised an eyebrow. "How can my woman, Tan Haoyu's woman, not have a ring?"
Looking at his serious expression, Zhu Ziqing felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.
She leaned gently on his shoulder and whispered, "Actually... this ring was buried here with me by my mother. She said that when I met a man who truly loved me, I would dig it up and give it to him."
Tan Haoyu was stunned, looking down at her, "So... you've decided on me?"
Zhu Ziqing raised her head, her eyes resolute, "Yes, I want to spend my whole life with you."
A warm feeling washed over Tan Haoyu.
He held her hand tightly and whispered, "Okay, for a lifetime."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Sunlight filtered through the leaves and fell upon them, as if gilding the moment with a golden glow.