bookbashuk Chapter 1076 Will you marry me, Ying?
Chapter 1076 Will you marry me, Ying?
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With the oars gently paddling the water for the last time, Shao Yun stopped the boat on the sea surface, about 150 meters away from the shore and less than 200 meters away.
Ying looked at the distance and couldn't help but wonder in her heart.
This location is not too far away, so I think I can go fishing, but I don’t know what the fish I’ll catch will look like.
"Well, well, let's see if we can catch any fish here."
As she spoke, she quickly took out her fishing rod and began to prepare the fishing line and hook, completely unaware of the strange behavior of Shao Yun sitting next to her.
Not until everything was almost ready did she look up at Shao Yun, only to see him still sitting on the seat of the sampan, his hands on his knees. He made no move to take out his fishing gear, nor did he show any intention of helping. He just looked at her quietly.
Ying was stunned for a moment, holding up the fishing rod and asking in confusion: "Well, why don't you take the fishing rod? Did you know that there would be no fish here and deliberately tricked me into coming here? Or did you forget to bring your fishing gear?"
Shao Yun looked at the fishing rod in Ying's hand, and remembered that he had said "I'm not here to fish" long ago. He couldn't help but hold his forehead, feeling a little amused.
Why does my wife's train of thought always turn to fishing?
"We're here to spend some time together, not to be 'air force guys'! Didn't I just tell you, we're here to see the scenery, not to fish?"
When Ying heard that they were definitely not fishing, she put down her fishing rod and turned to look in the direction where the sunset was setting.
The glow at this moment was even stronger than before, and even the side of her face was dyed with a light orange-red.
She frowned and thought for a moment, then asked seriously, "So, we're just here, watching the sunset sink into the sea, doing nothing? That's too boring, we might as well go to the hot springs."
But just as she finished her words, she seemed to suddenly think of something, and she suddenly covered her chest with her hands, shrank back, her eyes instantly filled with vigilance, and even her voice became a few degrees higher.
"Or did you do this on purpose, trying to trick me into such a remote place, and then... want me?"
Shao Yun looked at Ying, who looked as if she was facing a great enemy. He was stunned for a moment, and then he was completely helpless.
Are the only two images of me in her mind "fishing" and "wanting to do bad things"?
He took a deep breath, leaned forward, and asked with a helpless smile:
"No, I asked you to come here to spend some time alone together. In your eyes, is that just to enjoy sex with you?"
"Can't I just want to have a good talk with you, or... give you a different memory?"
Ying was stunned for a few seconds by Shao Yun's question, then tilted her head, revealing a confused and cute expression, and asked as a matter of course:
"Isn't that right? Back when we were in Inazuma, we were also on the sea... and that's how it ended up."
Halfway through her words, she suddenly remembered some embarrassing details, and her cheeks instantly flushed lightly, and even her ears felt slightly hot.
She subconsciously lowered her head, her voice soft and gentle, and said embarrassedly: "At that time... at that time, I almost tore my skirt. It was so embarrassing."
Shao Yun heard her talk about the past of Inazuma, looked at Ying's flushed cheeks, reached out and patted the seat beside him, and assured:
"That was all in the past. I'm a 'gentleman' now and just want to spend some time with you."
"Put away your fishing rods and sit next to me. Let's enjoy the sunset and sea view together, okay?"
Seeing that Shao Yun had said this, Ying stopped hesitating, put away the fishing rod obediently, and then carefully moved to sit next to Shao Yun.
The boat was not very spacious, and the two of them were very close to each other, and could clearly feel each other's warmth.
Shao Yun took the opportunity to stretch out his arms and gently put his arms around Ying's waist.
Ying was not disgusted at all. Instead, she subconsciously leaned into his arms and gently rested her head on his shoulder.
She is not an innocent girl. Now she has a daughter, Xi. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are an "old couple". Such physical contact has long been commonplace for them.
The sea breeze blew gently, carrying the salty and moist scent of the sea water, slightly blowing the hair of the two people.
The setting sun in the distance was still slowly sinking, dyeing the orange-red glow of the sea surface increasingly darker. Occasionally, a few small fish jumped out of the water, and the splashing water emitted tiny rays of light in the glow.
The boat floated gently on the sea. There were no extra words, only the sound of each other's steady breathing and the slight sound of waves hitting the hull. It was quiet and warm.
Shao Yun lowered his head and looked at Ying leaning in his arms. The faint fragrance of her hair lingered at the tip of his nose, and the warmth in his heart spread little by little.
He quietly touched the ring box in his pocket with his fingers, and the cool touch from his fingertips made his heart beat slightly faster.
After a while, when he has calmed down, he will personally deliver this surprise that he has prepared for a long time to Ying.
At this moment, Ying was still immersed in the sunset and sea view, completely unaware of the tension and anticipation in the hearts of the people around her.
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The setting sun gradually sank lower, dyeing the sea surface a pink and purple glow. The sea breeze was also softer than before, bringing a faint warmth as it brushed across my cheeks.
Ying leaned in Shao Yun's arms, watching the sunset slowly approach the sea level with him. There were no extra words between the two of them, only the gentle sound of waves hitting the boat, as if accompanying this quiet moment.
But for some reason, due to the sixth sense unique to girls, Ying always felt that there was something wrong with Shao Yun beside her.
His breathing was a little faster than before, and the hand around her waist tightened a little. Occasionally, he would gently stroke the fabric of her clothes, as if to hide his nervousness.
She raised her head and met Shao Yun's gaze as he looked down at her.
Ying's doubts grew stronger and stronger, and she finally couldn't help but break the silence and reached out to gently poke Shao Yun's chest.
"You specially brought me to such a beautiful place by boat, not just to fish and stop me from imagining things. I have a feeling that you must have a big secret to tell me today. If you don't tell me now, it will be dark soon!"
When Shao Yun heard this, he felt that the time had come.
He took a deep breath, carefully released his arms from around Ying's waist, and slowly stood up from the seat.
The boat swayed slightly because of his movements, and then, under Ying's puzzled gaze, he slowly knelt on one knee in front of her.
Perhaps because he was too nervous, his voice trembled slightly when he spoke.
"would you like……"
He suddenly stopped talking halfway, swallowed quickly, and reached out to gently hold Ying's hands.
Then, Shao Yun raised his head, his eyes fixed on Ying's, and said word by word:
"You, will you marry me?"
The moment Ying heard these words, she was stunned, her eyes widened subconsciously, and even her breathing stopped for a few seconds.
She looked at Shao Yun who was kneeling on one knee, her mind went blank, and then she couldn't help laughing.
"Hey, don't joke like that. It's not funny at all. I've been married to you for so long, and we even have a child. Are you suffering from amnesia?"
Shao Yun shook his head gently, holding her hand tighter, his tone full of sincerity, and even a subtle gentle light in his eyes:
"I know, I remember everything about our time together. But, I mean, officially marry me!"
"Although Teyvat may not have a Messiah in a white linen robe, or a so-called 'witness of God,' I hope that you, having witnessed so many ups and downs, can personally witness this beauty that belongs only to us."
"Ying, I want everyone to know that you are the person I want to spend my life with. I want to make a formal commitment to you. Are you willing?"
Ying looked at the sincerity in Shao Yun's eyes. It was not a joke, nor was it a casual perfunctory. It was real!
She opened her mouth, but felt like her throat was blocked by something. It took her a long time to find her voice.
"Are you serious? Are you trying to cheer me up just because I was late today?" Ying still couldn't believe it was true.
Shao Yun, who was kneeling on one knee, did not answer immediately. Instead, he slowly loosened one hand and took out the prepared ring from the familiar Eastern Legend backpack on his waist.
A golden ring with a small, red gemstone inlaid on the ring setting.
It reflects a gentle halo in the sunset, which is more dazzling than the waves on the sea.
"I'm serious." Shao Yun's voice was calmer than before, but still contained an excitement that was difficult to conceal.
"I asked Sinoning to make this ring for me when I came to Nata."
"I have been carrying it with me, waiting for the right moment to put it on your finger myself."
As he spoke, he picked up the ring and carefully pulled Ying's left hand over, his eyes falling on her slender ring finger.
Then, Shao Yun slowly put the ring onto her ring finger until the ring base was firmly attached to the base of her finger, neither too big nor too small, just right.
Ying looked at the ring shining on her finger. The cool metal against her skin seemed to carry a scorching heat that instantly spread throughout her body.
She moved her fingers gently, and the gem swayed slightly with the movement, and the reflected light fell on Shao Yun's face and also in her eyes.
It all seemed too good to be true, like a dream she had longed for.
"Are you serious?" She asked this question again. This time, her eyes were filled with tears of excitement. Tears were rolling in her eye sockets, but she stubbornly refused to fall.
"I never thought you would do this for me..."
No matter how many times he was asked, Shao Yun always had the same answer.
He held Ying's hand tightly, placed her hand against his chest, letting her feel his rapid heartbeat, and spoke with such sincerity that it sounded like he was making a lifelong vow:
"Yes, I'm serious. From the day you agreed to travel with me, I wanted to make you a formal commitment."
"I feel very happy to put the ring on your finger now."
Ying couldn't hold back any longer, tears rolled down her cheeks and landed on the back of Shao Yun's hand, burning hot. She sobbed, her voice broken:
"I, I never knew how important I was to you..."
Shao Yun quickly stretched out his other hand and gently wiped away the tears from her face.
He tried his best to remain calm and slowly recounted the time they had spent together.
"I know that the three years we've been together have never been smooth sailing."
"When we were in Inazuma, we even argued about whether or not to help the resistance..."
"We may not always get along well, but I know that every time we're apart, I can't help but worry about you; every time you're in danger, the first person I want to protect is you."
He paused and said with emotion: "We are both growing slowly in this relationship. You have transformed me from a confused person into a person with concerns and expectations."
"And I accompanied you, from a lonely traveler to someone with family by your side. We made each other successful, and have long been indispensable to each other's lives."
Shao Yun was actually not very good at saying those romantic words. He was so nervous when he was recounting the past just now. But it was this sincerity that touched Ying's heart more than any fancy words.
Ying looked at the nervousness and anticipation that could not be hidden in his eyes, and listened to every word he said from his heart. She was so moved that she could not speak clearly.
After calming down a bit, Ying suddenly remembered something. A trace of guilt flashed in her eyes. With a lingering sob in her voice, she whispered:
"I'm sorry... Back in the Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, you dared to fight against the Wind God and the Rock God for my freedom. But I chose not to stand by you and support you..."
"I've always kept this in my heart. I always feel like I owe you something and that I'm not worthy of your kindness to me."
When Shao Yun heard the words "Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain", he was stunned for a moment, but he no longer cared about this matter and almost forgot about it.
He reached out and gently rubbed Ying's hair, and said with relief: "Don't talk about the past, it's all in the past."
"From now on, let's stop dwelling on our past regrets and start a new life together, okay?"
"You, me, our daughter Xi, Kong, Shenhe, Yuanshang... We are no longer lonely individuals, we are a family."
The three words "family" were like a reassurance, completely dispelling the guilt in Ying's heart.
She nodded vigorously, and a relieved smile finally appeared on her face. The tears were still on her cheeks, but they looked particularly dazzling.