This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

Just as Xiao Tian and his wife were driving Chen Xiaoxiao to the villa, the villa was already warm and cozy, with Xiao Yilin helping Yu Chenzhou set up the proposal venue.

On the round table in the center of the living room, there was a large heart-shaped cake covered with cream and fresh berries.

Scattered around were various balloons in pink, white, and champagne colors, some floating in mid-air and others clinging to the ground. However, the villa's living room was too spacious, and the few balloons made the space feel somewhat empty and cramped.

Xiao Yilin appeared without makeup, her eyes clear and captivating, her long black hair loosely draped over her shoulders, and she wore a wide-sleeved shawl embroidered with lotus patterns. With the hem of her dress draped lightly, she looked like a princess who had stepped out of an ancient painting.

She leaned back on the soft sofa, slowly blowing up balloons with a plastic air pump in her hand, her cheeks puffed out, and she said with a hint of reproach in her voice:

"I'm amazed at myself for winning me over with just a dress."

Have you ever seen a woman in the world who personally plans her own marriage proposal?

Yu Chenzhou sat amidst a pile of inflated balloons, his white shirt sleeves rolled up to his forearms. He held an air pump in his hand, deftly inflating the balloons while glancing at her with a teasing smile in his eyes:

"This is no ordinary dress; it's an authentic wide-sleeved xiapei palace dress, a replica of the style worn by Song Dynasty princesses. The fabric and embroidery are of the highest quality."

Besides, I had no choice; the living room was just too big.

In my small apartment, I could set it up by myself in half a day.

Besides, didn't you say you wanted a proposal ceremony that you'd never forget?

Decorating by yourself—isn't that special enough to be unforgettable?

After blowing up a balloon, Xiao Yilin reached out and tied the knot tightly, giving him a sidelong glance.

"Only you could come up with such a twisted logic. Everyone else keeps their marriage proposals a secret, but you're the one who makes me do all the work."

Yu Chenzhou put down the air pump and reached out to tidy her stray hairs:

"This is called joint participation. When we're old and look back, we'll remember that it was a proposal we planned together. How meaningful is that?"

Because of the patent application, this marriage proposal, which should have been full of surprises, had lost much of its mystery except for the details of the phoenix coronet and matching jewelry, which were still kept from Xiao Yilin.

So Yu Chenzhou simply stopped hiding it and made his marriage proposal plan public.

That's right, today is the day he carefully chose to propose to Xiao Yilin.

As soon as he received the patent certificate yesterday, Yu Chenzhou took it to Xiao Yilin and asked her directly what kind of marriage proposal ceremony she wanted.

These sudden words startled Xiao Yilin so much that she was stunned for a long time.

Why ask such a direct question about feelings and romance?

Holding the patent certificate, Xiao Yilin asked him, both amused and exasperated:

"Couldn't you have prepared it secretly? There's no surprise at all."

Yu Chenzhou looked at her intently:

"Don't you already know? And while surprises are important, I want to give you something that perfectly matches your wishes, and I don't want to leave any regrets because of imperfections."

Looking into Yu Chenzhou's earnest eyes, Xiao Yilin pondered for a moment before softly saying that she wanted something unforgettable, something that belonged only to the two of them.

Thus, the heartwarming scene of them setting up side by side came to be.

Xiao Yilin originally intended to hide in her room and wait for Yu Chenzhou to prepare a surprise for her.

Yu Chenzhou walked around the empty living room, knowing full well that he couldn't possibly manage the decorating all by himself.

He then took out the long-sleeved shawl he had won in a previous lottery and, through a combination of coaxing and bribery, invited Xiao Yilin out to help him with his work.

Just as the two were chatting and laughing while blowing up balloons, occasionally bickering over where to place them, the villa door was suddenly pushed open gently.

It turned out that after discussing it on the way, Xiao Tianhe and Song Shuwan decided to bring Chen Xiaoxiao directly, without informing Xiao Yilin in advance, so as not to give her any unnecessary psychological preparation.

As soon as the three of them stepped into the living room, they were greeted by balloons floating in the air and a faint scent of cream.

Song Shuwan quickly scanned the living room's decor, her gaze shifting from the heart-shaped cake to the array of balloons, finally settling on Xiao Yilin, who was dressed in a traditional Chinese wedding robe and possessed a gentle demeanor. Her eyes were filled with doubt as she softly spoke:

"Daughter, what are you doing...?"

When her parents suddenly appeared, Xiao Yilin dropped the air pump in her hand onto the sofa with a "thud," completely stunned.

After a few seconds of stunned silence, she regained her composure, her cheeks flushing slightly. She glanced guiltily at Yu Chenzhou, hurriedly stood up, and asked in a slightly flustered tone:

"Dad, Mom, why did you come here so suddenly? You didn't even tell me beforehand."

Xiao Tianhe also slowly looked around the living room, his gaze lingering on the heart-shaped cake on the table for a moment, then bent down and casually picked up a heart-shaped balloon that had fallen to the ground.

He gently squeezed the balloon with his fingertips, a strange yet knowing look on his face, and asked:

"This cake, and all these heart-shaped balloons... are you guys preparing for a marriage proposal?"

After all, having the woman personally arrange the proposal scene for him is undeniably absurdly cute.

Upon hearing this, Song Shuwan also looked at Yu Chenzhou with the same strange yet somewhat amused gaze, thinking to herself:

This young man is something else! He actually managed to completely subdue my spoiled daughter, making her willingly help him with his tasks.

The two women's direct and strange gazes made Yu Chenzhou's ears burn slightly, and he felt somewhat at a loss. Xiao Yilin was even more uncomfortable, her cheeks turning even redder. She quickly changed the subject and pulled Yu Chenzhou over to introduce them:

"Um... Dad, Mom, let me formally introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Yu Chenzhou."

"Shen Zhou, this is my father, Xiao Tianhe, and my mother, Song Shuwan."

Just as Yu Chenzhou was about to greet her, Xiao Yilin hurriedly added:

"We were just bored, so we decorated it up for fun."

Song Shuwan suppressed a laugh and raised an eyebrow:

"Oh? Just a casual arrangement? But you even made a heart-shaped cake and balloons?"

Seeing this, Yu Chenzhou took a deep breath, quickly suppressing his embarrassment, straightened his posture, and immediately put on a polite and respectful smile, nodding slightly to the two of them:

"Hello, Uncle and Aunt! I've been wanting to pay you a visit, and it's great to see you here today."

Xiao Yilin's inability to keep secrets and her tendency to confess without being asked made Xiao Tianhe even more satisfied with Yu Chenzhou.

He stepped forward and patted Yu Chenzhou on the shoulder heavily, his tone kind and tinged with approval:

"You're a good kid, very good indeed!"

Your aunt and I have known about you and Linlin for a long time. You've known each other for so many years and you've managed to get to this point. I won't say any more nonsense. Just take good care of Linlin from now on.

This girl's heart is completely devoted to you, and she's a bit stubborn; once she's made up her mind, she won't look back. Please bear with that.

Xiao Yilin, listening from the side, blushed even more and muttered under her breath, pouting:

"Dad, you're the stubborn one! I'm just devoted, okay!"

Yu Chenzhou quickly followed up, his tone sincere yet firm, his gaze gently sweeping over Xiao Yilin:

"Uncle, don't worry. Linlin is such a good girl, I cherish her so much, how could I mind? I will definitely take good care of her and treat her well for the rest of my life."

Xiao Tianhe shook his head with a smile, and complained about his daughter:

"You still say you're not stubborn? I thought you could keep your little scheme a secret for long, but little did you know that they already knew."

After speaking, he turned to Yu Chenzhou, his eyes showing even greater approval, with the expectation of an elder for a younger generation.

Judging from Yu Chenzhou's reaction upon seeing them, it was clear that he was not completely unaware of their situation.

Just then, Song Shuwan's gaze was suddenly drawn to Xiao Yilin's wedding dress. She took her daughter's hand, her fingertips gently tracing the embroidery on the sleeve, her eyes filled with surprise:

"By the way, daughter, where did you get these clothes?"

The workmanship is so exquisite, the fabric feels smooth and high-quality, and the lotus embroidery is clearly handmade—it's incredibly delicate.

Song Shuwan's exclamation successfully attracted the attention of Xiao Tianhe, as well as Chen Xiaoxiao, who had been standing silently behind the two of them with her hands down.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, Xiao Yilin revealed a smug little expression.

She opened her arms and twirled lightly in front of Song Shuwan, her skirt billowing in a graceful arc, her tone tinged with pride:

"Mom, isn't it beautiful? Chen Zhou prepared this especially for me!"

Seeing this, Chen Xiaoxiao quickly stepped forward, her tone filled with genuine admiration:

"Mr. Xiao, your clothes are absolutely stunning. They are even more exquisite than a high-end Song Dynasty princess palace dress I saw when I was filming before."

"The fact that Dr. Yu went to such lengths to get you this shows that she truly cares for and loves you from the bottom of her heart."

Xiao Yilin then noticed Chen Xiaoxiao. The smugness on her face faded, replaced by a hint of confusion. She frowned and asked:

"You are... Chen Xiaoxiao? What are you doing here with my parents?"

Chen Xiaoxiao lowered her head slightly, then looked up at Yu Chenzhou and replied:

"Mr. Xiao, I specifically asked you to help me find your boyfriend, Dr. Yu. You must have heard about my condition, Mr. Xiao."