Summer Kiss

Chapter 216 I Like You So Much

Mr. Jiang glanced at Jiang Yuning, his eyes carrying a feigned sternness, as if warning her not to be too naughty.

Jiang Yuning, however, didn't take it seriously, winking playfully and acting as if nothing was wrong.

Her father had no idea how she and Fu Xicheng got along, so today was a good opportunity for him to see for himself.

Mr. Jiang glanced at the time and changed the subject.

"Let's go out for lunch, Xiao Fu. Now that you've come to Yuncheng, you should try some of our local specialties."

Fu Xicheng nodded quickly, "Thank you, Uncle. Then I will respectfully accept your offer."

After Jiang Yuning finished eating the orange, her bright eyes were immediately drawn to the juicy red cherries on the plate.

Like a little glutton, she reached out and grabbed a cherry, popping it into her mouth.

Just then, a strong sense of discomfort struck without warning, and Jiang Yuning choked on her own saliva.

Fu Xicheng reacted quickly, turning his body slightly and gently patting Jiang Yuning's back.

He said softly in a gentle voice, "Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you."

Jiang Yuning coughed violently several times, the sound of her coughing making it seem as if she was coughing up her heart and lungs. Her originally fair face turned bright red from coughing.

Twenty seconds later, Fu Xicheng saw that she had stopped coughing and hurriedly handed her a glass of water.

His eyes never left Jiang Yuning.

Jiang Yuning took the water glass and drank it in big gulps. After finishing, she couldn't help but start eating cherries. The little incident earlier didn't seem to affect her mood for eating cherries.

Seeing her like this, Fu Xicheng suppressed a smile as he looked at her, his eyes full of doting affection.

Afterwards, he chatted happily with Mr. Jiang.

Fu Xicheng is like a knowledgeable scholar. Whether it is astronomy, geography, history, or humanities, no matter what topic is discussed, Fu Xicheng can always draw on a wide range of sources and put forward his own unique insights.

During their conversation, Mr. Jiang's eyes involuntarily revealed his appreciation, as if he had met a kindred spirit.

Jiang's mother sat beside her and listened for a long time. She couldn't help but smile and remind her, "It's almost time to eat. I see you two chatting so amiably, you two look more like a father and son."

Fu Xicheng and Jiang's father looked at each other and smiled, their smiles filled with warmth.

……

Not long after, Fu Xicheng drove them to the restaurant, following the navigation instructions.

During the meal, Fu Xicheng, as usual, skillfully peeled shrimp for Jiang Yuning. After peeling the shrimp, he kept putting various delicious dishes on her plate.

His every move was observed by Jiang's parents, whose eyes were filled with satisfaction, and Fu Xicheng's image in their hearts had been elevated to a higher level.

The atmosphere in the private room was wonderful, filled with harmony and warmth.

After a while, Fu Xicheng noticed with his sharp eyes that they had put down their chopsticks.

He cleared his throat, as if he had made a great decision; there were some things he had to say to their faces today.

Fu Xicheng looked up, his eyes full of seriousness. "Uncle, Aunt, I came to Yuncheng today not only to visit you, but also because I have something on my mind that I have kept hidden for a long time."

Mr. Jiang put down his water glass and asked curiously, "What is it?"

Fu Xicheng glanced at Jiang Yuning beside him, his eyes filled with endless tenderness, which he now displayed without reservation.

"In this life, I've only ever thought about Jiang Yuning. I will cherish her and spoil her. I will treat her as the most important person in my life. I sincerely hope that you and I will marry Ningning to me so that I can take care of her for the rest of my life."

Then, Fu Xicheng took out a bank card from his pocket and gently pushed it in front of Jiang's father.

He had thought about giving Jiang Yuning's parents a bank card for a long time.

“Uncle, there is one million in this bank card. This is only a small part of the betrothal gift I am giving to Ningning. The purpose of taking out this bank card is not to show off how much money I have, but to tell you that I have the ability to give Ningning a better life.”

"Moreover, there is something I must confess to Ningning, something she still doesn't know."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuning immediately perked up her ears.

She playfully punched Fu Xicheng, and said coquettishly, "Fu Xicheng, what did you lie to me about?"

Fu Xicheng didn't beat around the bush. Even if he didn't say it now, he would have to tell Jiang Yuning sooner or later. There are no secrets in the world, and it's much better to be honest sooner than later.

He confessed, "Actually, I fell in love with Ningning at first sight five years ago when she was studying in London. I kept this feeling to myself for five years. This year, perhaps it was fate, I ran into her by chance, and that's how we started to cross paths."

"After that chance encounter, I began to deliberately get close to her..."

Jiang Yuning's eyes were filled with surprise; this was the first time she had heard Fu Xicheng mention this.

She had no idea that Fu Xicheng's repeated encounters with her were actually his long-planned approach.

Five years ago, he fell in love with her at first sight. She couldn't understand why Fu Xicheng would fall in love with her when she was just a naive student.

"So Fu Xicheng, you've been secretly in love with me for five whole years without ever realizing it."

Fu Xicheng nodded, his eyes filled with determination and deep affection. "Yes, I fell for you five years ago. Now that I've met you again, all I want to do is hold you in my hands."

Jiang Yuning tilted her head slightly and asked in confusion, "Shouldn't you only say these words of confession to your sweetheart to me? Why did you say them in front of my parents?"

Fu Xicheng told Jiang Yuning's parents about this so that they could see his true feelings for Jiang Yuning.

He said earnestly, "Uncle and Aunt, if you don't trust me, I'm willing to accept any of your tests."

Jiang Yuning slowly shifted her gaze to her parents, took Fu Xicheng's hand, and her eyes shone with determination.

"Dad, Mom, Fu Xicheng is willing to risk his life for me. If you don't agree to us being together, I will elope with him."

Mr. and Mrs. Jiang exchanged a glance.

In that brief moment, their eyes seemed to convey a thousand unspoken words, a signal that only they could understand.

Father Jiang shook his head helplessly. Daughters grow up and leave home. It seems that his precious daughter has indeed fallen in love with this man named Fu Xicheng. Otherwise, given her personality, she would never have said something like eloping.

He smiled knowingly, "You little rascal, when did I ever say I disagreed with this?"

Jiang Yuning immediately beamed with joy, her face radiating happiness.

She disregarded her image and wrapped her arms around Fu Xicheng's neck, planting a kiss on his cheek in front of her parents.

“Fu Xicheng, my parents have agreed to our relationship. I told you before that they are easy to get along with.”

Fu Xicheng smiled and nodded, his deep eyes filled with endless love. "Ningning, I love you."

Jiang Yuning's gaze softened, and she replied, "Fu Xicheng, I love you too."

Seeing this tender scene, Mr. and Mrs. Jiang moved their feet in perfect unison and slowly left the private room, leaving the two of them alone, immersed in their love.

Fu Xicheng seemed to have thought of something. He took a step back, then gracefully knelt on one knee, his long, slender fingers gently tugging at her skirt.

He pulled a dazzling diamond ring from his pocket, his eyes focused and burning with passion.

His voice was incredibly gentle, "Ningning, I like you so much."

Jiang Yuning's heart inexplicably raced, her long, curled eyelashes fluttered, and she parted her red lips slightly, "To what extent do you like me?"

Fu Xicheng smiled elegantly, his smile like that of a refined gentleman who had stepped out of a classical painting.

The next moment, he gradually moved closer to her, and a passionate kiss gently landed on her lips.

He gently pinched Jiang Yuning's snow-white nape, lowered his head slightly, and deepened the kiss.

Fu Xicheng's voice carried a hint of seduction, "Ningning, do you like it when I kiss you like this?"

Jiang Yuning raised her eyes and reached out her fingertips to tease Fu Xicheng's bobbing Adam's apple. Her slender fingers moved up and down as if plucking the most alluring heartstrings in the world.

"Fu Xicheng, can you please control yourself a little?"

Fu Xicheng smiled, unmoved by her words, and gently placed the diamond ring on Jiang Yuning's hand.

He had waited too long for this moment; today he finally achieved his goal.

Fu Xicheng gazed at her with deep affection, his shimmering peach blossom eyes brimming with boundless longing for a sweet future together.

"I've got the best girlfriend in the world, Jiang Yuning. Let's get married at the end of the month."

Jiang Yuning smiled gently and softly uttered a single word, "Okay."

(End of the article)