She was at work that day when she suddenly received a call from Jiang Hao, "Hey, what's going on?" Jiang Hao rarely called her during working hours. She was busy, and he was even busier.
"Xinwei, I have some good news for you. Bin proposed."
"Haha, is it the summer solstice?"
"yes."
"Just propose, do you still want us to attend the ceremony?"
"You're right, I want to give my girl a surprise. I'm going to invite our whole family to see it at the Water View Courtyard on Saturday. Do you want to go?"
"I definitely have to go to this kind of occasion."
"Well, I knew you were willing to go, so it's settled, I'm busy." After saying that, Jiang Hao hung up the phone in a hurry.
Qiao Xinwei felt contempt, "Tsk, you make it sound like I'm very free. I'm also very busy, okay?"
After so many years, Ruan Bin is finally ready to get married. As a best friend, Jiang Hao must be happy, so he will share this joy with Qiao Xinwei as soon as possible.
Ruan Bin had actually been planning for a long time. Ever since Xia Zhi gave up everything and followed him to the capital, he had decided to give up that ridiculous marriage and live a normal and brand new life.
Being from a family of high-ranking officials, he has never been able to decide on his marriage. He is not as accomplished as Jiang Hao, nor does he have Jiang Hao's courage to get married quickly when he finds the right person, so when he is at the right age, his father arranges it.
found someone suitable for him.
That person's name is Shen Jiaying, and they are two people with the same disease.
So when Shen Jiaying proposed that she was interested in someone on their wedding night, Ruan Bin was not too surprised. He calmly accepted Shen Jiaying's request to be a couple in name only.
Shen Jiaying had a lover who had been in love for many years, but they could not be together because of opposition from their family. They turned into a secret love and promised each other that even if they did not get married, they would be lovers for the rest of their lives.
Ruan Bin and Shen Jiaying, their relationship as husband and wife only exists in the eyes of each other's parents. This relationship is just a cover-up used by them to shield their families.
At that time, Shen Jiaying said, Bin, I resisted, but I failed. If one day you find a girl you want to be with for the rest of your life and you want to give her a status, then we will divorce.
Ruan Bin feels that Shen Jiaying is another version of himself. The difference is that she has a lover and he does not.
After discussion, if they get divorced, their parents will definitely force them to remarry. Instead of going through the cycle, it is better to maintain the marriage.
As a result, they reached a verbal agreement to be a couple in name only and not to interfere in each other's private life.
When Ruan Bin decided to marry Xia Zhi, he called Shen Jiaying. Shen Jiaying not only congratulated him, but also actively cooperated with the divorce. Shen Jiaying knew her father and would not give up until she achieved her goal, so in order to avoid complications, they finally came together
The divorce certificate was thrown in front of my father.
When Secretary Shen saw the divorce certificate, he didn't embarrass Ruan Bin that much. This was completely unexpected. Four years of marriage had not made them feel good about each other. Even acting together was very reluctant. This life was already going well.
Can't go down.
However, Secretary Shen's words at that time were still fresh in Ruan Bin's memory. Secretary Shen said to his daughter, "Shen Jiaying, even if you get divorced, don't even think about marrying that man. I will never agree unless you marry me."
Sever the relationship between father and daughter."
What Ruan Bin was left with in this marriage was only worry about Shen Jiaying. Yes, they could not be husband and wife, but they could still be friends. The relationship between the two of them was really a pure friendship. He thought, according to Secretary Shen's temper , maybe she will find a marriage partner with similar conditions for Shen Jiaying.
"Xiao Zhi, I have a business banquet on Saturday. You should accompany me and dress nicely."
Because of Ruan Bin's words, Xia Zhi was excited all night. This was the first time he took her out in public.
She tried on all the clothes she had brought and took the trouble to show them to him.
Ruan Bin shook his head and said, "These clothes of yours are too heavy. It's spring now and the banquet is indoors. You should wear spring clothes. Let's go and take you to the mall to buy some."
Xia Zhi couldn't help laughing, and asked deliberately coquettishly: "Brother, are you playing tricks on me?"
"Yes, swipe my card."
"Wow, is it unlimited?"
Ruan Bin knocked on her forehead and said boringly: "No!"
Xia Zhi pouted and complained, "That's not right, shouldn't men in this situation say it's up to you?"
"That's a TV series. We are living and living. After you spend all your money, what will we eat? Is there a northwest wind?"
While Xia Zhi was complaining about his incomprehensible style, she also felt warm. Such a scene had only been in her dreams before.
Sometimes, Ruan Bin would suddenly hug her and speak affectionately, "Xiao Zhi, I want to tell the world that I, Ruan Bin, will have a wife in the future."
"Xiao Zhi, I really want to bring you in front of my friends. They will definitely like you."
"Xiao Zhi, thank you for making me fall in love with you again, and thank you for always loving me. We will never be separated again."
Summer Solstice always smiles lightly, with tears in her eyes. All the longing and waiting in the past seven years are worth it.
On Saturday, Ruan Bin got up, washed and did the same things as usual, so Xia Zhi didn't notice anything strange at all.
"Hama, what time do you leave?"
"It's eleven o'clock, still early."
Xia Zhi put on the spring clothes she bought last night. It was a white long-sleeved dress with a one-line collar and a small rose coat on the outside. She walked up to Ruan Bin and walked around, asking: "Does this look really good?" Is it suitable? Will the color be too outstanding?”
Ruan Bin said with satisfaction: "It's better to stand out and let everyone know you."
"No, I don't want to attract too much attention, for fear of affecting you."
"It doesn't matter, I just said yes."
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Jiang Hao and the others have already arrived at Shuijing Courtyard in advance. This is a private club on the outskirts of the capital. Although it is a bit remote, it is very popular, especially on weekends.
There is a small vase placed on every table in the hall, and there is a rose in each small vase. This rose will play an important supporting role later.
Some of Ruan Bin's usually close friends came, and there were also some strangers in the club. When they heard that there was a proposal, they all readily agreed to cooperate.
Jiang Hao and Chen Jingye sat at the same table, and Qiao Xinwei sat next to Jiang Hao. She looked at the time from time to time. Sitting next to Chen Jingye was still Yang Dan. Yang Dan's beautiful makeup made her more noble and unique. As a woman The host has a very good temperament.
"Are you all ready?" Qiao Xinwei asked, "Is there anything missing?"
Jiang Hao shook his head, "No more, I've prepared everything that needs to be prepared. If I missed anything, I'll just improvise on the spot."
Everyone was chatting and looking forward to it with great interest, when Yang Dan suddenly said, "To put it bluntly, she is just a mistress who succeeded in becoming a high-ranking official, so why is she planning to propose marriage? What's the matter?!"
Yang Dan was speaking to Chen Jingye. The voice was so loud that only people nearby could hear it. However, Jiang Hao and Qiao Xinwei were sitting opposite them. Plus Chen Jingye, the three of them looked at her together.
Yang Dan felt very uncomfortable when they looked at her, "Why, did I say something wrong? Didn't Ruan Bin divorce because of her?"
Chen Jingye had a straight face and lowered his voice as he scolded, "Yang Dan, if you don't like it, you can leave. I'm not forcing you to come here."
Yang Dan's face suddenly turned pale. She was extremely embarrassed. She dared to be angry but did not dare to speak. She pursed her lips, lowered her head, and looked under the table.
Qiao Xinwei and Jiang Hao looked at each other. Qiao Xinwei laughed twice and said softly, "Hehehe, Chen Jingye, if you feel bored, just go for a walk outside."
Chen Jingye said: "It's okay, just wait." He looked at Yang Dan again and said with a bad attitude, "If you say these things again later, don't come to see me in the future!"
Yang Dan lowered her head, but you could feel her low aura, and she was so aggrieved that she wanted to cry.
Jiang Hao advised: "Okay Jie Jie, why don't you give this girl some face, just a few words."
As we were talking, someone ran in from outside and said, "Here comes, here comes today's hero and heroine."
Ruan Bin took Xia Zhi's hand and walked into the restaurant talking and laughing. The restaurant was 80% full. Xia Zhi looked around and didn't recognize anyone. Everyone was dressed casually. She leaned into Ruan Bin's ear and said,
He asked in a low voice: "Isn't this a business banquet? I thought it was very strict. If I had known, I would have worn flat heels too."
Ruan Bin squeezed her hand and said, "The banquet will start in the afternoon. If we are not here, I will bring you over to have something to eat first."
"Oh, that's it. It scared me to death. Why are everyone dressed so casually?" Xia Zhi smiled sheepishly, and the two little pear dimples at the corners of her mouth were particularly beautiful.
They found an empty seat and sat down. As soon as they sat down, Xia Zhi said curiously: "Hey, why are there roses on other tables but not on our table?"
Ruan Bin looked around and said, "Yeah, maybe the waiter forgot to put it out. It's okay. I'll see you off when you get back."
"Haha, okay."
Just as I was ordering food, an elegant man suddenly came from behind. The man stood next to Xia Zhi, holding a rose in his hand. He said politely and modestly: "Flowers match beauties. Miss, this rose is for you."
.”
Xia Zhi was startled. She looked at Ruan Bin at a loss, thinking that this man was too bold. She came here with her boyfriend.
Ruan Bin smiled and nodded, indicating that she could accept it.
So, to show politeness and gratitude, Xia Zhi stood up, took the rose, and nodded slightly, "Thank you."
Immediately afterwards, another man came from behind and brought a rose, saying the same thing. After that, there was a woman, and after that, there was already a queue to come over and send flowers.
No matter how stupid or slow Xia Zhi was, she still came to her senses. She looked at Ruan Bin in surprise and was moved. Everything happened so suddenly. She was really flattered.