Chapter 229 - 88: Shen Yanzhi’s Confession, The Truth of the Past (Part 2)

Meeting Shen Yanzhi’s deep, loving gaze, Jiang Li instinctively clutched her heart.

’Help, I can’t take this anymore!’

’Where on earth did Shen Yanzhi learn these tricks? He’s being way too charming!’

Shen Yanzhi pulled a small, ornate box from his pocket. He opened it to reveal a pink diamond the size of a pigeon’s egg nestled inside.

He took out the ring and held it before Jiang Li. "I’ve never been good with words or sweet talk. When we were younger, I loved you but never dared to say it out loud. But now, with everyone gathered here, I want to declare my love for you."

"Jiang Li, I love you. For the rest of our lives, let’s share every meal and every season together."

Zhou Jiawen covered her mouth with both hands, her face a mask of utter disbelief.

’Who would have thought that Shen Yanzhi, a man as cold as an iceberg, would actually confess to Jiang Li in public?’

She had even made a bet with Shen Yuchu about when Shen Yanzhi would finally reveal his feelings to Jiang Li.

She’d said at the time, "Big Brother will definitely never be the first to confess."

’Suddenly, I’m so relieved Shen Yuchu isn’t here to see this confession.’

’Otherwise, I would’ve been in for a world of hurt.’

Tears streamed uncontrollably down Jiang Li’s face, especially when she met Shen Yanzhi’s gaze, which brimmed with deep affection.

’Shen Yanzhi loves me!’

The crowd of onlookers immediately started chanting, "Say yes! Say yes! Say yes!"

Jiang Li finally snapped back to reality. Seeing the nervous look on Shen Yanzhi’s face, she held out her hand, her own face flushed bright red. "We’re already married. Do I even have a choice but to agree?"

Hearing this, Shen Yanzhi slipped the ring onto Jiang Li’s index finger. He then took her hand and gently pressed a kiss to the back of it.

"Xiao Li, thank you."

’Thank you for being willing to marry me!’

’Thank you for being willing to have children with me!’

’Thank you for giving me the chance to love you!’

He stood up and gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with the pad of his thumb.

Before Jiang Li could even speak, the crowd began to chant playfully, "Kiss her! Kiss her! Kiss her!"

Feeling put on the spot, Shen Yanzhi instinctively glanced at Jiang Li.

Jiang Li reached up and touched the tips of her reddening ears. She licked her lips, took a step forward, and planted a quick, smacking kiss on Shen Yanzhi’s lips.

Jiang Li had only intended a light peck, but Shen Yanzhi grabbed her by the waist and deepened the kiss.

Just when Jiang Li was about to run out of breath, Shen Yanzhi finally let her go.

When Shen Yanzhi suddenly let go, Jiang Li’s legs felt so weak she had to hold on to him to keep her balance.

’To be kissed until my legs gave out in front of so many people... I wish I could find a hole to crawl into and hide.’

The paramedics had been about to carry Liu Qianqian away, but Shen Yanzhi’s passionate confession had rooted every one of them to the spot. As a result, Liu Qianqian was forced to witness the entire thing.

She coughed up a mouthful of blood and passed out cold.

If you wanted to know what it meant to not just defeat someone, but to utterly crush their spirit, this was it.

This had to be it.

Liu Guoqing screamed, "Qianqian!"

Seeing this, the paramedics scrambled to carry Liu Qianqian away.

Meanwhile, Jiang Li remained buried in Shen Yanzhi’s embrace. As long as the audience of onlookers didn’t leave, she was too embarrassed to pull away.

Though Shen Yanzhi was enjoying the moment, he knew he didn’t want to get kicked out of the bedroom later. He nodded to the lingering crowd. "Alright everyone, show’s over. If you don’t leave, my wife is going to be too embarrassed to look up."

With good-natured laughter, the crowd finally dispersed.

Once everyone was gone, Shen Yanzhi gently patted Jiang Li on the back. "They’ve all left now."

Jiang Li looked up, scanned the area, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that they were truly alone.

But the moment her gaze met Shen Yanzhi’s deep, dark eyes, her face instantly flushed red again.

She turned her face away and rubbed her nose. "Why the sudden confession?"

Seeing her shy expression, a smile glinted in Shen Yanzhi’s eyes. "It wasn’t that sudden. I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time, I just never found the right moment."

So many times, he had been on the verge of telling her, ’I love you.’

But he’d been interrupted for one reason or another every time.

’While this confession was moved up out of necessity, the actual proposal will have to wait for the wedding planner’s official plan.’

’After all, a confession isn’t a proposal.’

’Even though we’re already married, she deserves all the proper ceremonies.’

Jiang Li turned back to him, surprised. "You... when did you start loving me?"

Shen Yanzhi answered without a moment’s hesitation. "Before I went abroad."

Jiang Li’s eyes widened. ’Before he went abroad? Doesn’t that mean he’s loved me for years?’

’He hid it so well. There wasn’t a single sign.’

Jiang Li’s hands, hanging by her sides, clenched into fists. She asked curiously, "Then why did you suddenly go abroad all those years ago?"