It offers a wide variety of products, including many brands of yogurt—you name it, they have it.
Xiao Shulang ignored his gaze and laughed, "Go ahead?"
Qin Shuang realized that Xiao Shulang wanted to talk to him alone.
So he greeted Xiao Wu, and Xiao Shulang replied, "Xiao Jiang, you should go too, and bring one for me as well."
Xiao Jiang and Xiao Wu glanced at the freezer. Both were smart, and they immediately realized what was going on. They said they would go buy it right away and come back to call someone when it was time to board.
Ensure that the two have ample space for conversation.
The two assistants pushed him out with smiles, leaving Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang behind.
As the one who brought about the current situation, Xiao Shulang paused. His eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about how to start the conversation. Qin Shuang asked, "What's wrong?"
Xiao Shulang seemed to have some unspeakable troubles, but there was no worry or impatience in his eyes. Although he was troubled, there was also a hint of emotion in them.
It wasn't much, but it was enough to strike Qin Shuang's heart hard.
He suddenly had a feeling and unconsciously sat up straighter. Before he could say anything, he already had the air of sitting upright.
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Shulang glanced at Qin Shuang, then quickly looked away and handed the bag beside him to Qin Shuang.
"Shall we open it and take a look?"
They both took their luggage to the store, but Xiao Shulang kept carrying this bag the whole time. There were no tags on it, so you couldn't tell anything about it.
Qin Shuang opened the box and found a familiar logo on it—the same brand he had given Xiao Shulang the necklace last time.
Qin Shuang raised her eyebrows slightly and opened the box.
The box also contained a necklace, from the same series as the one he bought, but with a slightly different design. The "Dawn Glow" series features silver leaves as the main element, with different leaf shapes and accessories to create a complete series.
This series consists of individual pieces of jewelry, but the one Xiao Shulang chose is probably the one that looks most like a couple's set with the one Qin Shuang gave him.
A return gift?
Qin Shuang: "Thank you..."
"Wait a minute." Xiao Shulang interrupted him before he could finish speaking, as if he had finally made up his mind. He took a deep breath and slowly continued speaking.
“I had made quite a few plans, but none of them were made in such a rush, right here in the airport lounge…” Xiao Shulang gestured slightly with his hand, “There was nothing around.”
"There were no flowers, exquisite food, or romantic atmosphere at all."
Qin Shuang shut his mouth, and with each word Xiao Shulang spoke, his heart beat ten times faster.
“But I felt it was time to ask you, and suddenly I felt there was no need to wait any longer.”
Xiao Shulang's eyes truly spoke volumes. In a place completely devoid of romance, he asked the person in front of him with affection in his eyes.
"Will you hold my hand and be my...boyfriend?"
"Bang, bang!"
Qin Shuang could only hear his heart pounding like a drum, the waves crashing and pounding. In the blink of an eye, the surging waves engulfed him. He held his breath, the frantic rhythm in his chest was dazzling, yet he couldn't bear to look away for even a moment.
If Xiao Shulang's affectionate eyes were a vast ocean, he would willingly drown in them.
At this moment, those eyes held only him; there was no room for anyone else.
So Qin Shuang reached out and grasped Xiao Shulang's hand, which was resting on the table.
He suppressed his surging emotions, his voice becoming somewhat hoarse: "Help me put it on."
Xiao Shulang curled his fingers slightly, as if they were burning from Qin Shuang's grip, and said, "Okay."
But it failed to move.
After a moment, Xiao Shulang chuckled: "If you don't let go, how can I put it on for you?"
"I can't bear to," Qin Shuang said. "Please take your hand back."
Unexpectedly, Xiao Shulang lowered his eyes, stared at Qin Shuang holding his hand, and smiled helplessly: "What can I do? I can't bear to part with it either."
Qin Shuang gripped his hand even tighter.
He held Xiao Shulang's hand without making any other moves, simply savoring the warmth. The electronic clock in the lounge ticked away second by second, and finally, Xiao Shulang gently tapped his palm before Qin Shuang reluctantly let go and handed the necklace box to Xiao Shulang.
Xiao Shulang got up and walked behind his seat, put the necklace around his neck, and fastened it for Qin Shuang.
Xiao Shulang: "Alright."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Shuang turned around abruptly and hugged Xiao Shulang tightly.
Xiao Shulang's waist was being held, and his fair ears immediately turned red, feeling both itchy and warm. At the same time, he was at a loss and dared not move.
“Now that I’m tied to you, I’m yours.” Qin Shuang hugged him, her deep voice escaping, “Boyfriend.”
The words that came out of Qin Shuang's mouth seemed to have a strange magic. Xiao Shulang's nose tingled, and he felt a surge of emotion about to overflow from his eyes. He finally raised his hand to hug Qin Shuang and choked up, "Mmm."
He thought, Qin Shuang has taken many steps toward him, so he should take the last step.
The necklace was bought before he joined the film crew. He had originally imagined many scenarios, thinking that the confession should be ceremonial and give Qin Shuang a big surprise.
He had left the film crew to film a variety show on short notice, and somehow he put on the necklace. And today, he had an urge to immediately tell Qin Shuang everything.
The romantic setting I had imagined was nowhere to be found, and none of my plans came in handy. But reality was far more romantic than I had imagined.
The mere existence of Qin Shuang surpasses all fantasies.
Xiao Shulang's cheeks flushed. From his vantage point, he could see the time perfectly. He coughed lightly and said, "It's about time. Xiao Jiang and Xiao Wu should be back soon."
Qin Shuang released him, then took his hand by the side and squeezed it: "What are your plans when we get back?"
Xiao Shulang: "He Xiaohua finished filming today, let's have a celebration for him. By the way, you are also one of the investors in our company, do you want to come along?"
Qin Shuang readily agreed: "Yes."
When Xiao Jiang and Xiao Wu returned, they were carrying yogurts. When they opened the door, they saw Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang still holding hands and playing together. The scene was quite affectionate.
The two assistants were stunned for a moment, exchanged a glance, and made sure they weren't seeing things. Then they both opened their mouths wide.
In just a short while, what did they miss!
After finishing filming during the day, He Xiaohua waited for Xiao Shulang. In the afternoon, he started styling himself, trying on several outfits and dressing up carefully.
Before boarding the plane, Xiao Shulang sent him a message, telling him the location of the restaurant, which was near the film studio. He Xiaohua calculated the time and went there to wait.
He was both nervous and excited, and he had also brought a small gift.
He thought it over carefully. He realized that he earned far less money than his boss, and if he only chose expensive gifts, they might not suit his taste. Therefore, the meaning behind the gift was the most important.
The pendant he bought was made of red string with a very beautiful knot and had a butterfly hanging from it. It wasn't very expensive, but it wasn't cheap either. The main thing was that this jade pendant symbolized marriage.
A red thread binds us together, may we fly wing to wing.
He Xiaohua was secretly delighted in the private room, waiting for Xiao Shulang and the others.
When the door to the private room opened, he immediately went to greet them.
"Boss!" He Xiaohua had barely uttered the words when he froze, "Huh, Teacher Qin?"
Xiao Jiang wasn't the only one who came with Xiao Shulang; Qin Shuang, Xiao Wu, and even Qin Shuang's other assistant who stayed behind at the film studio were also called over.
Xiao Shulang: "To celebrate with you, it's more lively with more people. Besides, Teacher Qin is an investor in our company, so she's not an outsider, right?"
He Xiaohua nodded with a smile. It didn't matter if there were many people, because he would talk to Xiao Shulang alone after the meal. Xiao Shulang had said he would treat everyone to this meal, so he really didn't care how many people came.
Moreover, having an award-winning actor like Qin Shuang celebrate the wrap-up of filming was quite a grand affair.
However, Qin Shuang's next words froze He Xiaohua's smile on his face.
“Not an outsider.” Qin Shuang nodded, standing beside Xiao Shulang. “Family.”
He Xiaohua was confused: "Family, family members?"
Xiao Shulang's ears turned red again. Under the gazes of He Xiaohua and the other assistants, he lowered his eyes slightly, took the initiative to extend his finger, hooked Qin Shuang's fingertip, and said with a mix of shyness and pride: "Yes, it's... this kind of family member."
The three assistants immediately started to jeer, and He Xiaohua's face turned pale, her heart sinking into an ice cellar.
It turns out they're together. Judging from the assistants' reactions, they've probably only been together for a short time, and the assistants only just found out themselves.
He had mustered his courage, thinking that it wouldn't matter if Xiao Shulang rejected him; he just wanted to express his affection.
But now that we know Xiao Shulang is no longer single, doing that would only cause trouble for him and make things awkward for ourselves.
He Xiaohua sat down in a daze. What was supposed to be a joyous meal turned into a tasteless affair for him. He put on a good show and smiled, not daring to reveal his true feelings.
However, when Xiao Shulang clinked glasses with him, he noticed something was off about his expression and asked, "Are you tired?"
He Xiaohua knew he had given himself away, so he could only mumble, "A little..."
“Then let’s not stay up too late. You don’t need to drink alcohol; tea will do.” Xiao Shulang clinked glasses with him. “Congratulations again on wrapping up filming.”
He Xiaohua raised his teacup and clinked it with Xiao Shulang's. The tea was good, but he could only taste bitterness.
After the meal, everyone went back to the hotel together. He Xiaohua was checking out the next day before leaving. In the elevator, He Xiaohua, carrying a bag in her hand, called out to Xiao Shulang in a low voice.
Xiao Shulang: "Hmm?"
Qin Shuang glanced at He Xiaohua but said nothing.
He Xiaohua pursed her lips, then bowed deeply to Xiao Shulang: "Boss, thank you so much! I have so many good resources now thanks to you, I will work hard!"
Xiao Shulang was startled by his generous gift, but before he could speak, He Xiaohua's floor arrived. He straightened up and quickly rushed out of the elevator, not giving Xiao Shulang a chance to speak.
As soon as the elevator doors closed, He Xiaohua rushed back to her room. The moment the door closed, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Xiao Shulang sighed helplessly in the elevator, "I feel so embarrassed about him."
After Qin Shuang and Xiao Shulang arrived at their floor, Qin Shuang agreed with Xiao Shulang's words but did not express any further opinion.
Qin Shuang noticed He Xiaohua's red eyes when he rushed out, and the way he glanced at Xiao Shulang several times at the dinner table that night.
The two walked to the room door. It was getting late, and they had to continue filming tomorrow, so they could wash up and go to bed.
However, having just established a relationship today, Xiao Shulang's heart is still a little bubbly, filled with a strange sense of happiness, and it also feels a bit unreal.
It seemed that only seeing Qin Shuang made them feel at ease, but it was indeed time for everyone to go back to their rooms and rest.
Xiao Shulang opened his mouth, trying to find something to say, but Qin Shuang suddenly leaned over.
Qin Shuang cupped his face and gently placed a kiss on his forehead.
Xiao Shulang: "..."
Qin Shuang whispered, "Good night."