kingnovel Chapter 454 Old Age 2.
Chapter 454 Old Age 2.
He opened the box and found a plum blossom automatic mechanical watch with a small calendar on it.
"Xiaoting, today marks our two-year anniversary. We've been together for two years, and I still haven't officially confessed my feelings to you."
He picked up the watch, gently took Zhuang Xiaoting's hand, and put the watch on her wrist. The watch Xiaoting was wearing was the digital watch that Uncle Zhuang had bought for them when they were in junior high school. Xiaoting is now a young writer who has published articles, so a mechanical watch suits her temperament better.
After putting it on, he looked up, his gaze full of affection.
"Xiaoting, I like you. I want to be with you forever, from now into the future, and never be apart."
Zhuang Xiaoting looked at the watch on her wrist, then looked into Lin Dongzhe's eyes, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.
"Lin Dongzhe, I like you too. It would be great if we could stay together forever, but that depends on your performance. I really like the watch, but isn't it a bit expensive?"
"No, it's no problem to spend money on you, no matter how much. I still have some money left from the last business deal. Pengfei told me that the Hongli Road area in Shenzhen has already opened up stock trading, and the opening of the stock market in Shanghai probably won't be far off. He studied business management, so he knows a lot about these things, and I trust him. Once we can buy stocks in Shanghai, we can save the money we make for our wedding."
Hearing Lin Dongzhe mention marriage, she shyly took a gray wool vest out of her bag and handed it to Lin Dongzhe.
"This is my first time learning to knit a sweater. I roughly knitted it according to your body shape, but I don't know if it will fit."
Lin Dongzhe took the wool vest and gently stroked it.
"Xiaoting, I like it so much, it's definitely suitable, it's perfect."
As he spoke, Lin Dongzhe eagerly put his schoolbag down at his feet and put on his wool vest.
Inside the small cabin of the Ferris wheel, though the space was limited, the feelings between the two gradually warmed up.
As the Ferris wheel slowly ascends, it reaches its highest point.
Lin Dongzhe's heart pounded. He mustered his courage, gently took Zhuang Xiaoting's hand, and their lips touched softly as they closed their eyes together.
In that instant, Lin Dongzhe not only stiffened with tension, but also felt extremely hot.
When the two separated and he opened his eyes, he was already covered in sweat.
Zhuang Xiaoting couldn't help but laugh at his appearance. She picked up a handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Hurry up and take it off, Lin Dongzhe, are you trying to overheat yourself?"
Lin Dongzhe obediently took off his sweater, carefully folded it neatly, and put it into his schoolbag.
This was the first sweater Xiaoting had ever knitted for him, and he loved it.
He was secretly pleased with himself. This time, Pengfei wouldn't have a chance to show off the scarf Xiao Zhou had knitted for him; he now had this one-of-a-kind wool vest.
The two spent the whole day having fun at Jinjiang Amusement Park.
Before I knew it, it was already past three in the afternoon.
After they finished eating, they held hands and returned to school.
Back at school, downstairs in the girls' dormitory, Lin Dongzhe shyly slipped the letter into Zhuang Xiaoting's hand. "What's this?"
Just as Xiaoting was about to open it, Lin Dongzhe suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand. "Wait until I leave, then go back to the dorm and look at it by yourself."
Xiaoting looked at his earnest yet adorable expression and couldn't help but smile, nodding gently.
She folded the letter, put it in her backpack pocket, and watched Lin Dongzhe turn and run away. Her mind involuntarily drifted back to that kiss in the Ferris wheel.
Back in the dormitory, Xiaoting changed into her pajamas and climbed onto the top bunk.
In the dormitory, some of the other roommates were chatting quietly, while others were carrying basins to wash up.
Xiaoting took out the somewhat crumpled letter, unfolded it, and saw Lin Dongzhe's familiar handwriting.
Xiaoting:
My beloved.
Even now, after dating for so long, I've never written you a love letter. This is the first letter I've ever written to you. I want to be a poet for you, a poet who belongs only to Xiaoting.
I hope my feelings can enter your literary realm, to discuss, exchange ideas, and even create together.
When I kiss you, I feel not only physical attraction, but also the feeling of someone who wholeheartedly loves me and expands my life. I can feel that real sense of support. I love you, my love.
I think every little line on your body is so beautiful: your long, stiff hair, your full forehead, your stylish lips, your kissable chin, and the expression I love.
Love me, follow me, take me with you, we will never be apart.
I also want to hold your hand and toast the guests and friends.
I want to kiss you! I miss you in my heart!
Dong Zhe, who will always love you.
1989.6.3 "
Looking at the cheesy words Lin Dongzhe wrote, Xiaoting couldn't help but smile happily.
At the same time, she felt goosebumps all over her body, and the feeling of shyness and emotion made her feel a little at a loss.
She covered her face with the letter, embarrassed, trying to hide her already flushed cheeks.
She pursed her lips, read the letter again carefully, and the smile disappeared from her face, replaced by reddening eyes.
Lin Dongzhe always makes her cry.
In her heart, she had learned a lesson from her father and brother very early on: a man's vows only count when he is in love.
Therefore, although she hopes that she and Lin Dongzhe can continue to love each other, she will not assume too early that she will definitely spend her life with him.
After all, life is so long, and men like Uncle Lin and Dad who always uphold their love are few and far between. So let's just let things take their natural course.
Cherish every moment with Lin Dongzhe, and let this love grow freely with the passage of time.
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At Tongji Design Institute.
Professor Dong came out of his office. "Zhuang Tunan, Zhang Wanshu, you two come to my office."
Zhuang Tunan, who was drawing, heard the professor's call.
Subconsciously, I turned around and glanced at Wanshu, who was also drawing intently behind me.
Zhang Wanshu looked up, and the two exchanged a glance.
Zhuang Tunan put down his paintbrush and carefully straightened his shirt.
Then, the two of them went into the office in the inner room, one after the other.
As soon as they entered the office, they saw Professor Dong looking excited and warmly inviting them to sit down.
"Please sit down, please sit down. Tu Nan, Wan Shu, I have good news for you."
He paused briefly, as if deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, before continuing.
"Do you still remember the selection event for 'Outstanding Architectural Art Works of the 1980s' that was jointly organized by the Huaxia Art Research Institute, the Huaxia Contemporary Architectural Culture Salon, and the Environmental Art Society last November?"
Wan Shu nodded slightly. "I remember, it must have been more than half a year ago."
At the same time, Zhuang Tunan secretly took Wan Shu's hand under the table.
"Professor Dong, have the selection results been announced?"
Professor Dong nodded vigorously, a proud smile spreading across his face.
"The results are in! The selection committee from the Academy of Arts called to congratulate you! Wanshu, your design for the Qingfeng Mountain Villa tourist attraction has received the most votes."
I've seen your design drawings before, and both the overall layout and the details are exquisite. This first prize is well-deserved.
And Tu Nan, your design for the Henan Provincial Museum was also outstanding, winning second prize. Congratulations to both of you! This is not only an honor for you personally, but also a source of pride for our school and our design institute!
After saying that, Professor Dong walked behind the two of them with satisfaction and gently patted them on the shoulder. He highly regarded his two prized students.
"Only ten works were selected nationwide this time. It's truly remarkable that you two were able to stand out among so many excellent works. A press conference will be held in Kyoto on June 12th to present awards to these ten winning works. The institute will cover your round-trip train tickets and accommodation expenses. Keep the receipts and ask me for reimbursement when you get back. If that's not possible, Teacher Zhang can go with you."
Zhuang Tunan chuckled as he pulled his wife along, reminding her that he was always second best to Wan Shu, and would only ever be her second best, hehe.