A skin-thirsty episode occurred, in her brother's arms.

On the day the exchange program ended, Weinberg once again tried to persuade Xu Xingchen to stay.

Xu Xingchen shook his head again and refused.

He wanted to return to his homeland. Moreover, Qin Ge had been responsible for developing overseas markets and handling domestic affairs for the past six months, often working overtime late into the night with him on his back.

Things here are almost done.

On the drug research front, Qin Ge invested a large sum of money, and the drug development went very smoothly and has already begun to be used.

Dr. Lin also got involved, interacting face-to-face with many patients. Through this process, he gained new insights and feelings, and began to delve into research.

Qin Ge's branch office is now officially on track, and we can bring in other people.

They've been out for so long, it's time for them to go back.

The two packed their things and boarded a plane back to China.

Xu Xingchen's parents picked him up at the airport.

Each of them was carrying a bouquet of flowers, and they immediately went up to Xu Xingchen and Qin Ge when they saw them come out.

Ruan Tianen was the most exaggerated, hugging Xu Xingchen tightly.

"My baby, I miss you so much."

"You seem to have lost weight lately, poor baby. When you get home, Mom will cook you something delicious. I specially found a chef to teach me how to cook this time. I promise it will be completely different from before."

Ms. Ruan Tianen doesn't have much talent for cooking, but she stubbornly wants to use her culinary skills to make up for the time Xu Xingchen has missed.

Xu Xingchen could only politely decline.

Qin Ge and Xu Ling looked at each other in bewilderment.

Qin Ge called out, "Uncle Xu."

Xu Ling then awkwardly handed the flowers to Qin Ge, saying, "It's good that you're back."

Xu Ling had practically watched Qin Ge grow up; Qin Ge was present wherever Xu Xingchen was.

But then, Qin Ge turned around and found himself to be either his daughter-in-law or his husband?

For Xu Ling, who was focused on studying plants, this matter was a bit too complicated.

Ruan Tianen didn't hesitate at all, turning around and immediately protecting Qin Ge again, "My darling!"

"My dear babies, you've worked so hard. I brought you all gifts this time. Let's go home now."

"Okay, Aunt Ruan."

Ruan Tianen, "Still calling her 'Auntie'?"

Qin Ge immediately changed his address, "Mom."

"Why!"

Ruan Tianen responded, her face beaming with a wide smile.

Then he looked at Xu Ling and called out, "Dad."

Xu Ling hesitated for a moment, but still hummed in agreement.

Qin Ge sidled up to Xu Xingchen again and whispered in his ear.

"My parents have already accepted me, so even today, is Xingxing still unwilling to give me a proper status?"

Xu Xingchen: "It depends on your performance."

"Come on, come on, what are you still saying behind us? If there's anything you're whispering that you don't want us to hear, go home and talk about it behind closed doors."

Ruan Tianen warned Xu Xingchen again, "Don't bully Yi Yi anymore. I know that Xingxing, Yi Yi even helps you put on your clothes now."

"Being too lazy is bad for your health. You should get up and move around no matter what."

Before Xu Xingchen could say anything, Qin Ge answered first.

"Mom, it was my own choice. You know I've always wanted to take care of Xingxing since I was little."

"Don't spoil him too much. Last time I came back, I found that he didn't even know how to use the microwave."

Xu Xingchen tried to save face, saying, "I will. That day was an accident."

"I succeeded on my second try."

Ruan Tianen: "Okay, Xingxing Baby is so amazing to know how to use the microwave."

Qin Ge chimed in, "The star baby who can use the microwave is amazing!"

Xu Ling sat there, and since everyone else had spoken, he felt like he was standing out if he didn't, so he chimed in, "It's amazing that Xingxing Baby can use the microwave."

Xu Xingchen: ……

His parents and Qin Ge all seem a bit off.

……

Qin Ge proposed on a very ordinary afternoon.

Qin Ge prepared a table full of dishes.

There were only the two of them.

Xu Xingchen didn't notice anything different, but he knew that Qin Ge had taken out a ring from his bag.

"I've imagined this scene many times."

"I've planned this many times. I felt that we should do this in front of everyone, under the spotlight, and amidst blessings. I wanted the whole world to know that we're together."

"Then I rejected them one by one. This is a moment that belongs only to us, just the two of us."

Qin Ge took Xu Xingchen's hand and said, "Xingxing, I'll give you one last chance."

"I bought a double burial plot, the kind where two people can lie down together."

"Will you stay with me forever? Even death can't separate us."

Xu Xingchen lowered his head and examined the ring.

He couldn't see anything clearly, except for their names and the fact that they were quite good-looking.

Qin Ge often gave him all sorts of things; his jewelry, clothes, and other items were all chosen by Qin Ge, whose taste had always been quite good.

As soon as Xu Xingchen made a move, Qin Ge immediately reached out and slipped the ring onto his finger.

Xu Xingchen held it up and looked at it, his voice languid, "I haven't agreed yet."

Qin Ge said fiercely, "Are you going to reject me?"

"Didn't you say you'd give me a choice? Of course I'll think about it."

Qin Ge gritted his teeth. "I was just kidding. You had absolutely no choice. You had to agree!"

He was faking it; he didn't give Xingxing a second choice at all.

Xu Xingchen held out his hand. "What about yours?"

Qin Ge then handed his own to Xu Xingchen, keeping a close eye on him.

Xu Xingchen put the ring on Qin Ge's finger.

He admired the rings on his and Qin Ge's hands. He didn't know what material they were made of, but they looked simple yet sophisticated, and it was obvious that they were a pair.

Qin Ge was still a little angry. "Was Xingxing really planning to consider it?"

Xu Xingchen: "Idiot."

"Lower your head."

Xu Xingchen tugged at Qin Ge's tie, and Qin Ge lowered his head accordingly.

Xu Xingchen bit him. "I agree."

Xu Xingchen: "I told you, I love you."

Qin Ge's pupils trembled slightly. "I love you too, Xingxing. I love you so much."

His sunshine, air, sun, and moon; his whole world.

He didn't know how to love Xu Xingchen properly, he only knew that he would love him a little more in the next second than he had in the previous second.

A smile spread across Xu Xingchen's eyes, and his voice held an indescribable gentleness. "I know."