Chapter 1289: Want to Marry You

Upon reaching the private room, just as they pushed open the door, they heard two "bangs," and immediately colorful ribbons and confetti fluttered around; someone fired a paper confetti popper at them.

"Congratulations on graduating, boss."

Someone shouted loudly, creating a lively scene.

The four of them sat down, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Zhou Chengchen naturally sat next to Xi Siyan, as she was already familiar with the people here, making conversation lively and engaging.

The only one who seemed a bit out of place was Guo Yue. Zhou Chengchen could tell that Guo Yue was trying her best to fit in, but her personality just didn’t lend itself to blending in easily, despite her efforts.

But it didn’t matter; after all, there were many people here, everyone was laughing and chatting, and the mood remained good throughout.

After eating, Zhou Chengchen got up to go to the restroom. As she walked past the corner, she heard voices coming from the stairway.

"Are you still unwilling to accept me?"

A cool, restrained voice. Zhou Chengchen instinctively quieted her footsteps; she didn’t want to eavesdrop, but she had to pass by here, and it wouldn’t be polite to interrupt.

"I’m sorry, you’re a good girl, but right now I really just want to focus on work."

The ones talking were none other than Liu Xiaoyu and Guo Yue. Zhou Chengchen didn’t know the situation over there, and then she heard footsteps quickly leaving, with the remaining person seemingly sobbing.

Zhou Chengchen stood in place for a moment more, hearing footsteps that seemed to indicate the other person had also walked away.

Only then did Zhou Chengchen turn and head to the restroom.

When she returned to the private room, everyone had finished eating, and it was already getting late. Zhou Chengchen instinctively glanced at Guo Yue’s seat, but it was empty.

Liu Xiaoyu occasionally glanced towards the door, but Guo Yue never returned by the time they all broke up the gathering.

Xi Siyan hadn’t driven tonight, so he had a bit of alcohol, a flush tinting his normally pale face. As they left the restaurant, the outside was already sparkling with lights.

Xi Siyan turned his head, his eyes bright as he looked at Zhou Chengchen: "Shall we take a walk?"

"Sure."

Zhou Chengchen had no objections. Although she had just come back from a long flight, she didn’t feel tired at all.

Their fingers interlocked, they strolled leisurely, feeling the evening breeze.

The place wasn’t far from Xi Siyan’s apartment, and along the way, Xi Siyan didn’t speak. Zhou Chengchen wanted to say something several times but noticed Xi Siyan seemed focused, as if lost in thought, so she swallowed her words.

As they entered the residential complex, Xi Siyan suddenly stopped, looking up in the direction of his apartment.

"What’s wrong?"

Zhou Chengchen stopped as well, asking in confusion.

"Let’s go look at houses tomorrow."

"Huh?"

"Buy a new place."

"Why?"

Why bring this up suddenly? Zhou Chengchen completely couldn’t follow Xi Siyan’s train of thought.

But Xi Siyan turned to face her, placing his hands on her shoulders. Although his blush hadn’t faded, his eyes were increasingly bright.

"A new house, I want to marry you."

I want to marry you... I want to marry you... I want to marry you...

The words echoed three times in Zhou Chengchen’s mind, but she found herself completely at a loss for words. What should she say? How should she react to this sudden remark? Her mind went blank, waiting online for help.

Xi Siyan’s eyes were sparkling, and as Zhou Chengchen looked into them, God knows what she was thinking as she blurted out: "House prices in B City are very expensive right now."

A breeze blew by, carrying away six little black spots...