However, Feng Chengjin, taking a shower in the bathroom, dimmed his gaze slightly in the flickering water droplets, holding onto another kind of discomfort that was hard to conceal. Because this is only half of the story, the remaining half, if possible, he wishes to keep a secret from her for a lifetime... It started to snow in Rong City. With the arrival of December, the sudden snowfall cast a light white blanket over the entire city. Yet in the villa in Pinghu District, there was an unprecedented warmth and coziness. First of all, Gu Zixuan, who could do everything but never sullied her fingers with household chores, decided to learn to cook for Feng Chengjin after getting out of bed with a disjointed body. Wearing an apron and with her hair loosely tied behind her head, her posture was beautiful and homely. She planned to start with the simplest breakfast. However, her clumsy stance, holding a spatula, was met with the extremely tense expressions of Chef Chen, the housekeeper, and a group of servants trailing closely behind her. Seeing this scene when he came downstairs with a water cup, Feng Chengjin unable to help but smile broadly, stood leaning against the wall with one hand in his pocket. Gu Zixuan caught sight of him, her cheeks reddened, and said, "What are you laughing at?" Feng Chengjin took a sip from his water cup and said, "I’m laughing at who you’re cooking for." Feng Chengjin was too straightforward, causing Gu Zixuan’s cheeks to flush like a hot iron, and the group behind them couldn’t help but chuckle. Shaking their heads, Housekeeper Li, understanding the whole story, was laughing so hard that wrinkles appeared on his face. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ novel_fіre.net "Sir, uh, we’re still here..." "So what if you’re here?" Feng Chengjin, unafraid of anything, retorted playfully, putting the cup down after joking with Housekeeper Li. Then he walked smilingly forward, wrapping his arms around Gu Zixuan from behind and holding her hand that was holding the spatula, "You should flip it ..." This scene was just too sweet. Housekeeper Li and others couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with sweetness, shaking their heads, and left the kitchen smiling. In the spacious open kitchen, only the warm silhouette of the couple remained. Gu Zixuan’s face grew redder, especially with Feng Chengjin’s tall figure enveloping her, practically keeping her completely protected in his embrace. The handsome white shirt was held by his strong forearm. More importantly, everywhere around her was filled with his presence. Gu Zixuan’s cheeks were flushed. The sight seemed to stir Feng Chengjin, so he couldn’t resist tilting his head and planting a kiss on her cheek. The moist touch made Gu Zixuan’s heart beat faster, mixed with his low chuckle near her ear, making her face even hotter like a hot iron. Breakfast was still made by Feng Chengjin. For having taught watching, yet seeing Gu Zixuan burn the egg, Feng Chengjin could only laugh and cook it himself again. While eating, Feng Chengjin chuckled quietly while eating the scrambled egg. Gu Zixuan’s face turned completely red like a ripe cherry, and she gave Feng Chengjin a small kick under the table while holding the fork and knife. The feeling was too much like eight years ago. Though composed, Gu Zixuan didn’t have many constraints from reality, nor the maturity and patience that came with age. The little temperament of a young girl made Feng Chengjin receive a few beatings during the time he cared for her in the hospital. And now, the lady-like grace, the small stubborn kick. Made Feng Chengjin’s smile even broader for a moment. Gu Zixuan protested, "What’s so funny, keep laughing and I won’t do it next time." Gu Zixuan thought it a threat, but Feng Chengjin didn’t at all, "You don’t have to do it anyway, just tell me what you want to eat, it’s okay without a chef, I am here." Pausing for a moment, Feng Chengjin held her hand and added seemingly seriously, yet apologetically, "I’ll cook for you for a lifetime." Gu Zixuan’s heart was deeply stirred, at his age of thirty-four, in her second marriage. He was speaking of regret, an apology for these years without seeking her. Yet her heart, due to time’s sedimentation, hearing these words, believed more in his sincerity. Her face was even redder. She asked, "What if we have kids, and they don’t want to eat chef-prepared meals?" "When they grow up and have wives, and the first visit, they don’t want to eat out?" "When they have children and need care..." "I’ll cook." Understanding Gu Zixuan was teasing his regret, Feng Chengjin, gravitating with indulgence, full of smiles promised. "Then..." Gu Zixuan’s mind wandered, struck by inspiration, slowly said, "What if Brother Yu and his friends come to visit..." In an instant, before she could finish, Feng Chengjin’s face grew cold, "Let them cook themselves!" Gu Zixuan hadn’t expected Feng Chengjin’s jealousy was still that strong, so she "pffft," laughed out loud. Thinking back eight years ago when they were together, Feng Chengjin actually tested her with many words. Thinking back to my recent hospitalization, Feng Chengjin’s antics clashing with Brother Yu... Gu Zixuan understood it all with her shoulders, smiling sweetly and joyfully. Feng Chengjin glanced at her, and his lips curled up. After a pause, seeing they had almost finished their breakfast, he suddenly had an idea. Before she finished eating, he got up and went somewhere to make a phone call. Then he returned, took her hand, and said, "Come on, let’s go out." "Where to?" Gu Zixuan seemed a bit conflicted, after all, the dishes weren’t washed yet... Feng Chengjin looked at Gu Zixuan, who seemed determined to be a good wife, with deeper amusement in his eyes. "You’ll know once we get there." Oh wow, so mysterious. Gu Zixuan glanced sideways at Feng Chengjin, curious and followed him. When they arrived, Gu Zixuan finally understood why Feng Chengjin had brought her... The shopping mall not yet opened, and the unopened jewelry store. Because of Feng Chengjin’s phone call, they opened at eight in the morning. Seated in the VIP lounge with luxurious decor. Gu Zixuan looked at the black velvet tray, filled with various pairs of rings, somewhat stunned as she looked at Feng Chengjin. Feng Chengjin smiled and said, "I originally thought to take you to France before New Year’s to design the rings, but with such back-and-forth hustle, there wasn’t a chance. Long-haul flights are also physically exhausting. We’ll go after the New Year, then we’ll choose a wedding gown together. Let’s pick a pair of rings first to wear, okay?" Gu Zixuan’s eyelashes trembled, despite understanding Feng Chengjin’s eagerness to marry her, her heart still fluttered once again. Only, blushing, she turned her head and said, "You haven’t proposed, and already taking this step..." Gu Zixuan was shy, but Feng Chengjin’s posture stiffened slightly. After pausing, he took the velvet tray and placed it directly in Gu Zixuan’s arms. Gu Zixuan was deeply stunned. Especially with Feng Chengjin’s natural aura and stance in his words, she believed his seriousness. Yet, she felt a mix of indescribable emotion and chaos. Others propose with just a diamond ring. They, on the other hand, had a whole box... And although they were product pieces, they were also top-notch domestic masterpieces, each pair and style significantly valuable. She knew he could afford it, but it was too extravagant... So, eventually blushing, she met with the amazed, slightly regretful gazes of the guide and manager Miss. Returned the velvet tray. Picked the simplest style pair and said, "Let’s go with these." Saying nothing to indicate agreement or disagreement, causing Feng Chengjin to slightly furrow his brows. However, seeing Gu Zixuan had chosen the rings, his goal was achieved, and he decided not to think too much, saying to the manager, "Then these would be fine." The pair of rings Gu Zixuan chose were very simple, not featuring diamonds. Price-wise, they were relatively low among the sets. But her taste was great because this pair was the most unique among them. The platinum base circle formed into two rings, with thin crushed patterns pressed on the sides, and in the middle, a pair of matching patterns, incomparable in their intricacy. This was a simple style specially made by a European designer, named "Purple.star." Symbolizing love as if purple starlight, forever brilliant and romantic. In pure platinum rings, it was a sky-high price. Because the female ring circle was too small, often desired but never sold. Gu Zixuan’s slender fingers could only wear this circle. The manager respectfully went to get the packaging box and provided some more detailed services. Feng Chengjin glanced at the rings, paused slightly, waited as the sales girls polished it with a special velvet cloth, and cleaned it in the ultrasonic ring cleaner. After drying and handing it over. He grabbed Gu Zixuan’s hand and without hesitation immediately slipped it onto her finger. The urgency made the salesgirl watching couldn’t help but stifle a laugh. Gu Zixuan felt her heart flutter and her face redden. However, there was a difference of opinion on which finger to wear it on. In Feng Chengjin’s view, it should be worn directly on the ring finger. Gu Zixuan thought, after all, they weren’t married yet, it should be worn on another finger and... this wasn’t an engagement, without any ceremony, wearing it on the middle finger was inappropriate, so perhaps the index finger symbolizing the desire to get married would do. But Feng Chengjin thought about how Gu Zixuan had stubbornly worn He Qimo’s wedding diamond ring for eight years. Thus, they stared at each other.