Chapter 1599 - 1597: Past and Present Lives 35
Chapter 1599: Chapter 1597: Past and Present Lives 35
Chapter 1597
"I’m sorry!"
As she said this, she couldn’t hide her heartache.
But prolonged pain is worse than short pain, she had no choice but to do this, she could only apologize.
Zhao Junyao watched her leave but did not get up to stop her.
In fact, he felt quite uncomfortable inside.
However, if in this world a man can only marry one woman.
Then they are truly without fate.
Wanxin and he are connected for two lifetimes, this will not change, as for others, he can only say one sorry.
After Xia Ruqing disappeared, Zhao Junyao felt sad for a while before getting up to leave.
Before leaving, he did not forget to take a look around the jewelry store next door.
The salesperson who had served him earlier was still very enthusiastic.
"Welcome!"
Zhao Junyao tugged at his lips without expression and began to browse around the store.
The salesperson followed behind him, not overly disturbing, just perfectly explaining when needed, the service was very attentive.
After browsing a big circle, Zhao Junyao was dazzled by the array of jewelry on display.
The salesperson noticed this and quickly stepped forward to assist.
"Sir, do you need any help?"
Zhao Junyao looked at her and said calmly.
"Are there any gifts suitable for a fiancée?"
The salesperson’s eyes lit up, and her smile became even brighter:
"Of course, sir, would you like to choose a ring or a necklace?"
"I noticed your fiancée has quite fair skin, the sapphire series over here is grand and luxurious, perhaps you could take a look?"
"And the diamond series over here is also very nice!"
Zhao Junyao looked at those she pointed to, indeed the craftsmanship was exquisite and very beautiful, he nodded and asked again.
"What about for a wedding?"
The salesperson was momentarily stunned, correcting him.
"For a wedding? Sir, do you intend to use it for the wedding?"
Zhao Junyao quickly nodded.
"Yes!"
"That’s right, it’s to be used for the wedding!"
"What should we buy for it?"
The salesperson’s smile widened even more.
"If it’s for a wedding, then I would recommend the diamond series rings!"
"Our brand offers a high-end private customization series, allowing us to tailor it specifically for you, globally limited edition!"
Zhao Junyao was unfamiliar with her rhetoric, looking puzzled.
"No need for private customization, just pick the best ones and wrap them up for me!"
He came from the ancient era, naturally not knowing about brand effects, limited exclusivity, or luxury brands.
He saw a shop with lavish decor, exquisite workmanship, that was enough.
The items were chosen by him personally.
This kind of honor, if placed in the Great Chu Dynasty, even the Empress might not have such a treatment.
Using this for Wanxin can be said to be very sincere.
However...
When Shih Wanxin saw the rings presented in front of her, she was completely stunned.
"Ah Yao, are these... what you bought?"
Zhao Junyao’s lips curved slightly in a knowing smile.
"Of course! I picked them personally, do you like them?"
Shih Wanxin looked at his confident face, then at the box in her hand... a niche brand’s ring set, and truly did not know what to say.
This was far from what she had imagined.
She thought the diamond ring for her wedding should be from an internationally renowned designer, or at the very least a limited edition from a luxury brand.
But... this one in her hand, what is this?
"You don’t like it?" Zhao Junyao asked, puzzled.
Yesterday, those dazzling pieces of jewelry looked on par with the tributes from the Great Chu Dynasty.
Such good things, she should like them, but why did she not seem happy?
"No..."
Shih Wanxin desperately squeezed a smile from her face.
"It’s not that I don’t like it! I’m just too surprised."
"Why did you suddenly decide to pick it yourself, why not let the assistant handle this kind of thing?"
Zhao Junyao tugged at his lips.
"The new assistant hasn’t come yet!"
"Besides, this is our token of love, wouldn’t it be more meaningful if I picked it myself?"
Shih Wanxin really didn’t know what to say.
Regarding just choosing a ring, she would rather the assistant do the picking.
But if it’s about Ah Yao’s thoughtfulness towards her, she thought, maybe it’s not so bad to accept.
If she wanted to wear something better, she could choose a big brand limited edition and gift it to him in return later.
This balance made her feel much more comfortable inside.
"Yes!"
She beamed a smile.
"It is very meaningful!"
"Did Father mention starting wedding preparations when he suddenly chose a wedding ring?"
This is a good sign, once they hold the wedding and get the certificate.
The position of Young Lady of the Zhao Family will be hers firmly, no one can take it away.
Zhao Junyao nodded.
"That’s right!"
"Father said he would hire a... planner for us, feel free to ask if you have any requests!"
Shih Wanxin immediately blossomed, overjoyed, her smile almost overflowing.
"Alright!"
"Then I’ll start preparing too!"
"When we return from Europe, Ah Yao, accompany me to pick a wedding dress!"
This wedding dress must be custom-made by a famous brand designer, otherwise, it would not reflect her noble luxury.
She must hold a wedding so luxurious that every girl envies it, one they’ve all dreamed of.
Seeing her lively demeanor was exactly the same as in their past life, extremely familiar.
Zhao Junyao also smiled happily.
Indeed, Wanxin was lively in their past life and still has the same personality in this life, it’s definitely her.
"Alright!"
Although he didn’t know what a wedding dress was, he still wrapped his arm around her shoulder, answering dotingly.
Shih Wanxin became even more excited, her heart bubbling with sweetness.
She was once again sure that Ah Yao loved her.
It was just that woman clinging and not letting go.
Ha ha! Xia Ruqing, just wait and see!
She pressed her face against Zhao Junyao’s shoulder, eyes fierce, demeanor malevolent.
...
When Xia Ruqing returned to her rented room, it was already evening.
She leaned in the mottled window, staring at the grand phoenix tree, her eyes full of melancholy.
As dusk quietly descended, darkness slowly enveloped everything, the room was unlit, she was alone.
The night was as cool as water, she suddenly felt her surroundings terribly dark and chilly, an unprecedented loneliness swept over her like a tide.
Her entire life, thinking about it, felt ironic.
Her parents divorced when she was two, then went their separate ways, neither willing to take her.
People say parents’ hearts are full of pity, but where were her parents? And why didn’t they have a heart?
She used to have her grandma for company, but now her grandma was gone, leaving her to wander alone in this world.
This unfamiliar city, these myriad lights, not a single one belonged to her.
Thinking back to when she was just a little delivery worker, she feared nothing more than coming home to a pitch-black house every day.
Not even a light left for her.
That intense loneliness felt like a bucket of ice water, dousing one thoroughly even in the heat of summer.
She was terrified of that feeling, and she still was, even more so than before.
Marriage?
What a beautiful word!
Marriage meant having a home, having family, how wonderful!
She suddenly wanted to get married too.