"No, no, that's not romantic enough," Xu Liang rejected.
"Whose suggestion wasn't romantic anyway?" Zhang Ya muttered, while Xu Liang just smiled and remained silent. Ordinary people don't understand their kind of romance.
Han Muzhou didn't say much. She helped inflate the balloons, sitting in the corner very seriously and diligently. All she could think about was finishing up as soon as possible to go back and be with her sister. She hadn't seen her sister for a long time and missed her very much.
"Let's not talk about that for now. Look at this high-tech gadget my colleague set up!" Xu Liang held a remote control, pressed a button, and soon a huge ancient tree, large enough for ten people to encircle, appeared out of thin air nearby. "It's voice-activated. As soon as Teacher Gu accepts Senior Sister's proposal, this tree will bloom immediately!"
It's called cutting-edge technology, but it's really just a facade. These are peach blossom demons and nine-tailed foxes that Xu Yi invited to witness the marriage contracts of the demon race.
Gu Jingjun's soul contains a very faint trace of the bloodline of an ancient demon god.
Inviting these two to be witnesses would be the icing on the cake, and Xu Yi, striving for perfection, naturally wouldn't overlook these details.
The peach blossom demon hadn't awakened yet, but Xu Yi stimulated her demon soul and helped replenish the damaged demon core that the peach blossom demon had suffered years ago.
Xu Yi looked at the nine-tailed white fox swaying on the peach tree, feeling both angry and amused. She knew this fox was very cunning; it had only approached her to lure her into asking the peach blossom fairy for help, in order to collect a reward.
This reward is for Xu Yi to help replenish the Peach Blossom Demon's demon core.
Oh well, she decided not to dwell on these petty schemes on her joyous occasion.
After all, once the marriage is finalized, this tree will bloom with peach blossoms. She had seen that scene many years ago, and it was quite beautiful, with a rich, fresh, and elegant peach blossom aura. If any demons approached, it would calm their minds and spirits. Teacher Gu would definitely like it.
"Wow!" Zheng Wan liked it and ran towards the tree. When she got closer, she actually touched the tree. "It's real! Is this real? I touched it."
"Of course it's true." Xu Liang pressed the button again, and the nine-tailed fox, whose original form was ethereal and transparent, appeared out of thin air in front of everyone. She strode on the ancient peach tree, looking down at the mortals below with arrogance. Her haughty demeanor was captivating and submissive, but Xu Liang also felt that this fox was still a bit too much to handle.
"Ahhh! A nine-tailed fox! Is it real? Is this for real?"
It's something that only exists in mythology.
"Well, I already said it's cutting-edge technology. If you think it's real, then it's real."
Zheng Wan wanted to touch the fox, but as soon as she reached out, the fox's tail swept across her hand, leaving a red mark.
"Aww, it hit me! Even when it hits me, it's so cute, please keep hitting me!" Zheng Wan ran after the fox, making Zhang Ya sigh and rub her forehead.
Han Muzhou stopped inflating the balloons, went to the tree, reached out and touched the trunk, his face showing surprise.
"It looks like it's alive."
Zhang Ya leaned over to take a look. "Of course it's alive. Although it hasn't bloomed yet, you can see with the naked eye that this tree is very healthy."
"That's not what I meant." Han Muzhou frowned slightly. She felt that the tree was really alive, rather than just having the vitality of a green plant. She couldn't describe it, but she thought the tree was quite nice.
A peach tree branch was broken off by a mischievous fox and fell from the tree. Han Muzhou reached out and caught the small piece.
Han Muzhou held the peach tree branch in her hands and subconsciously looked at Xu Liang. After all, it was the tree she had brought, and now it seemed to be a little damaged.
Xu Liang looked on in astonishment and quickly looked at Xu Yi.
Xu Yi's eyes narrowed, and after a moment's pause, she smiled and said, "It's for you, so take it."
"Oh." Han Muzhou casually put it in his pocket, not knowing what use it could be.
Xu Yi reminded him, "It can be used as a talisman. Put it in something when you get back and carry it with you."
"Okay, sure," Han Muzhou replied, then went back to inflate the balloons until his hands were sore and trembling.
As for the fox in the tree and Zheng Wan under the tree, the two were still playing around.
Zhang Ya felt a sharp pain and pulled Zheng Wan aside. Zheng Wan calmed down, but her face was scratched red by the fox, though the skin wasn't broken and it wasn't a big problem.
Zhang Ya hugged her to the side, touched her face, and advised her to calm down and not to act recklessly, lest she really get hurt.
"Should we do another rehearsal? After all, the formal proposal is tomorrow." Xu Liang was particularly excited, thinking about her own marriage. Ha... Let alone confessing, she went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get the marriage certificate on the first day they met. Thinking about it, it was a huge loss.
Han Muzhou inflated the last balloon, then stood up and tidied up the broken balloon fragments on her clothes. Hearing Xu Liang's suggestion, she thought for a moment but didn't suggest leaving, intending to watch the proposal one more time.
"Okay, let's do it one more time." Xu Yi was also afraid of something going wrong. Although they had rehearsed many times and there shouldn't be any accidents, she was still afraid of that one in a million chance.
The rehearsal is in full swing here.
Meanwhile, Gu Yueyue found Xiao Ye and wanted to chat with her.
Ono looked at the long-unseen private room, remembering how Gu Yueyue would come here to eat and drink when she was feeling down.
She hadn't been here for a long time afterward, and she thought Gu Yueyue wouldn't invite her here again.
"Sis, what's wrong? Tell me what's wrong, don't drink alone." Xiao Ye stopped her, thinking to herself that nothing had happened recently, work was going well, the artists she signed were good at making money and were sensible, and they didn't cause any trouble or worry.
Gu Yueyue put down her wine glass and stared blankly at the fruit plate on the table.
"Sis, what happened?"
"Is Xu Yi busy lately?"
"Busy? Of course she's very busy. She not only has to keep our studio afloat, but also mentor newcomers." Xiao Ye's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that because she had assigned Xu Yi too much work, leaving Sister Yue alone for too long, she was starting to hold her accountable?
No, that can't be right. Xu Yi may be busy, but she shouldn't be so busy that she neglects Yue Jie.
"Sis, what's wrong? Tell me the truth, I'm not smart enough to guess."
"This industry is superficial and glamorous. Once people enter and experience this dream of extravagance, how many of them can still maintain their original aspirations?"
"ah?"
Ono was stunned for a moment, then suddenly stood up, "Xu Yi has changed her mind?!"
"No," Gu Yueyue retorted without thinking, then paused for a moment, "Yes, she didn't. It's just that I'm a little uneasy; it seems like she's been hiding something from me lately."
Ono frowned. It wasn't that she didn't want to help Gu Yueyue, but based on her experience with Xu Yi over the past few days, she didn't think Xu Yi was someone who would change her mind so easily.
Moreover, given Xu Yi's extraordinary background, it's impossible that she changed after experiencing the glamour of the entertainment industry.
"Sis, I think you should be honest. If you're really hiding something, it might be better to ask Xu Yi directly. Although she doesn't seem to talk much, she never hides anything from you."
Ono understood this point quite well. When Xu Yi clumsily approached Gu Yueyue, her straightforward attitude, which could drive people crazy, was not something Ono believed to be an act.
"Sis, if it's inconvenient for you to ask, how about I ask for you?"
After Ono finished speaking, seeing that Gu Yueyue did not object, she took out her phone and called Xu Yi.
The phone was put on speakerphone so that Gu Yueyue could also hear it.
"Hey, Xu Yi, where are you?"
"Sister Ono, I'm outside, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Oh, is that so? Sister Yue has had too much to drink. I have things to do here, so I can't take care of her all the time. If you don't have anything else to do, please come back soon."
"She's had too much to drink? Where is she? I'm coming right away. Don't leave yet, please take care of her for me."
"Hey, no rush, no rush. She's at home, already asleep. We had drinks together at noon, and she seemed a bit down. Did you upset her?" Ono had originally intended to probe, but when she caught sight of Gu Yueyue staring at her phone with a wronged expression, she got angry as she spoke.
"I didn't," Xu Yi said innocently. She even reflected for a moment, "Could it be that I bought six meat buns this morning but didn't finish them, and Teacher Gu thought I was being wasteful?"
"You bought so many meat buns, it can't be...it can't be because of something so trivial. Even if you wanted to buy six big villas, let alone six meat buns, Sister Yue wouldn't be angry with you."
Gu Yueyue silently typed a line on her phone: "Buying six sets will still make me angry."
"..."
Ono is going crazy! You two are toxic! We're talking about serious matters, can you please stop veerging into such a strange direction?
"Xu Yi! Let me be blunt with you. My sister has been in a bad mood lately, and it's definitely because of you. You should reflect on whether you've been neglecting her lately."
"No... I don't think so." Xu Yi said uncertainly. She had been busy planning her marriage proposal recently, and it seemed like she was being a little secretive with Teacher Gu. Could it be that Teacher Gu had misunderstood something?
"Then just tell me directly, what have you been busy with lately? As your manager, shouldn't I be able to ask about it?"
"At the very least, I've known Yue-jie for so long, I treat her like my own sister. Now you've made her sad and upset, causing her to drown her sorrows in alcohol. Shouldn't I confront you and get to the bottom of this?"
"If you really have any difficulties, tell me clearly. I'm not an unreasonable person. If you've done nothing wrong, I might be able to help you persuade Sister Yue, provided that you tell me the truth."
Xu Yi hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "I didn't do anything wrong, it's just... I want to propose to Teacher Gu. I've made all the arrangements. As long as Teacher Gu comes tomorrow, I can ask him if he'd like to marry me."
"I do! Xu Yi, where are you? I'll come right away, no need to wait until tomorrow."
Slightly tipsy, Gu Yueyue suddenly sobered up, or perhaps she suddenly became even more drunk.
Xu Yi blankly gave an address, and the call was quickly disconnected.
Ono was dumbfounded.
Xu Yi's side fell silent, but the next moment, the peach blossoms on the peach tree suddenly bloomed. The group of people looked at the blooming peach blossoms and then gazed at each other from afar.
Xu Liang felt a pang of desolation. It was all over… the demon realm marriage contract had been finalized just like that. His senior sister had prepared for so long, only to discover at the last minute that someone had sawed off the threshold.
This is so sudden.
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Chapter 125
Ono drove at breakneck speed, and by the time she and Gu Yueyue arrived, Gu Yueyue had already sobered up.
This place is in Cangshan. Xiao Ye had been here once before and knew the way well.
She just didn't expect that proposing would require traveling to such a far place.
The journey took nearly five hours. I remembered the last time Xu Yi drove her here, it only took less than three hours to get there.
"Sis, aren't you getting off the bus?"
The car was parked at the foot of the mountain, and Gu Yueyue in the passenger seat remained motionless for a long time.
Ono quickly reminded her, and Gu Yueyue snapped back to reality. She looked out the car window at Cangshan Mountain. This place always gave her a familiar feeling, but she clearly had never been here before.
"Okay. Let's get out of the car." Gu Yueyue let out a long breath. Her tense and worried appearance at this moment was a far cry from the bold attitude she had shown just a few hours ago.
During the hike, Gu Yueyue had some doubts and would stop every few steps to look at the scenery around her, which made Xiao Ye curious.
"Sis, what are you looking at?"