After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

"Lan Shu," Lin Yuntang said in a low voice, his tone as calm as ever, "I will never let you down in this life."

Lan Shu, who was also a little teary-eyed, burst into laughter upon hearing this, hugging the man's neck tightly. "Silly boy, I thought you couldn't say sweet nothings, but I didn't expect you to be so good at it."

Lin Yuntang also smiled, "It's because Mr. Lan taught us well."

Lan Shu pouted, tugged at the man's ear (not forcefully), and said, "From now on, you can only say things like that to me, understand?"

"The Book of Orchids".

"what!"

"I only want you."

Lan Shu originally wanted to keep a low profile, but she was so happy that she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

The road back to the inn wasn't far, but Lin Yuntang walked very slowly.

From now on, I will no longer dwell on those deceptions and lies; all that remains is my purest, most sincere heart.

When the two returned to the inn, the others were having dinner in the lobby.

Si Zhaozhao quickly snatched the chicken leg and generously gave one to Pearl.

Pearl smiled sweetly, "Zhaozhao is the hottest!"

Si Zhaozhao's heart fluttered with delight at the little sweetheart's cuteness. "My darling, my darling, you are the cutest baby in the world."

Yin Cheng coldly picked up Pearl and carried her away, saying, "Don't go crazy."

Si Zhaozhao was furious and turned to Lin Nian to complain, "My lord, look at him!"

Lin Nian suppressed a laugh, "Ah Cheng, quickly bring the baby back."

Pearl gnawed on a juicy chicken leg, her cheeks puffing out like a little squirrel.

When they were nearing the inn, Lan Shu asked Lin Yuntang to put him down.

If some people saw this, they would probably laugh at him!

He pulled Lin Yuntang to sit down; since they were all family, there weren't many formalities.

Si Zhaozhao said, "I thought you were going to eat out. Let's order a few more dishes."

"Okay," Lan Shu said. "Show me the menu."

Lin Yuntang silently handed over the menu from the low cabinet next to him.

Lan Shu beckoned over the waiter and said, "One serving each of the herb-roasted fish and the soy milk and glutinous rice, and one serving of this spicy and sour beef. What's this chili rib? Never mind, one serving of that too."

Lan Shu leaned closer to the man and asked, "Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

Lin Yuntang thought for a moment, "Then I'll also have a small black medicine stewed chicken."

Lan Shu silently noted down the man's tastes, never expecting that the stewed chicken was actually ordered for him.

Lan Shu, wanting to try to cater to a man's taste, took a sip and remarked, "This soup has a rather strong herbal flavor."

"To help you recover."

Lan Shu said, "Do you think I'm physically weak?"

Yin Cheng scoffed from the side, "He's weak? I feel like he could kill a bull with his bare hands."

Lan Shu: "..."

Lin Yuntang said, "Didn't you say before that you occasionally experience heart palpitations? Eating some nourishing soup should help."

Lan Shu never expected that a casual remark she made would make the man remember it for so long.

He silently finished all the soup in his bowl, and even ate two large bowls of stewed chicken, which he usually didn't like.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Lan Shu looked at Yin Cheng awkwardly.

Yin Cheng was speechless. "Spit it out if you have something to say."

Lan Shu said, "I want to stay in the southwest."

"Um."

Lan Shusheng, fearing that Yin Cheng would disagree, quickly added, "I won't stay in the southwest forever. The border has been relatively peaceful these past two years, and there's not much need for me. If Yanru attacks, I will definitely go back."

He finished speaking in one breath, then suddenly realized that Yin Cheng had already expressed his opinion. He was shocked. "Wait, you agreed?"

Yin Cheng nodded. "I agree."

Lan Shu asked suspiciously, "You agreed so easily?"

Yin Cheng retorted, "Otherwise?"

"Don't you have any requirements?"

Yin Cheng wanted to roll his eyes. "Then how about I forcibly tie you up and take you back?"

Lan Shu hurriedly pulled Lin Yuntang away from the hall, saying, "Let's go to sleep, goodbye."

He only started blushing again after he brought the man back to the room.

The two sat quietly, neither of them speaking first.

In the past, it was always Lan Shu who flirted with men, but now that their relationship has been made public, how could she possibly be as charming and seductive as before?

Lin Yuntang broke the silence first, asking, "Are there any elders in your family?"

Lan Shu shook her head. "I'm all alone now."

"Then I will propose marriage to you and offer betrothal gifts," Lin Yuntang said. "Give me some time, and I will prepare the betrothal gifts."

Lan Shu's eyes darted around. "Then... my dowry... I... I don't know what to prepare."

Lin Yuntang grasped Lan Shu's hand. "You don't need to prepare anything. I'll take care of everything."

Lan Shu pursed her lips, and after a long while asked, "So, when we get married, should the wedding banquet be held in Ningzhou or back in the capital?"

"What do you think?" Lin Yuntang said. "If it's held in Ningzhou, I'll write to my family and ask them to come. If it's held back in the capital, I'm afraid we'll have to wait a while."

Lan Shu asked, puzzled, "Why?"

"There are still some official matters to attend to, but it won't take too long, probably about two months."

"Why don't we hold it in Ningzhou? Let's invite Father Ye over," Lan Shu said. "It's just that I don't like your house."

"I've saved up quite a bit of money over the years. Let's go to the real estate agency tomorrow and pick out a house you like."

Lan Shu chuckled, "General Lin, I'm quite the spendthrift, you know. Most people can't afford to support me."

Without hesitation, Lin Yuntang replied, "You can use all my money, and you can manage my future salary as well."

Lan Shu beckoned to the man with her finger, "Come here."

The two were already sitting together, and now Lin Yuntang had completely surrounded him.

Lan Shu quickly kissed the man, then said in a serious tone, "I want to take a shower. Go get me some hot water."

Lin Yuntang touched the side of his face that had been kissed by the beauty. Although his smile was not very obvious, his eyes instantly melted into tender affection.

"You rest for a while, I'll be back soon."

Lan Shu nodded haphazardly, "Go ahead."

After Lin Yuntang left, Lan Shu rushed to the dressing mirror and applied a layer of rouge and powder to herself.

Although Lanzhou University's beauty is already considered top-notch, he still worries that he is not perfect enough.

After all, he's the kind of guy who dates younger women...

Although Lin Yuntang stayed in Lan's study that night, he did nothing.

Both of them are completely innocent.

Lan Shu was getting a headache from the man's rigidity. "Come and sleep on the couch."

Lin Yuntang said, "I'll sleep on the floor."

"Come up here."

"cannot……"

"Can't what?"

"We haven't gone through the wedding ceremony yet..."

Lan Shu was speechless. "Then come and sleep on the bed. Just behave yourself."

Lin Yuntang remained silent.

"Say something!"

Lin Yuntang spoke slowly, "They can't be honest."

Lan Shu didn't hear her clearly. "What did you say?"

Lin Yuntang cleared his throat. "I don't believe in myself."

When facing the one you love, you will do nothing.

Lan Shu said, "Winter is just around the corner, don't catch a cold at this time. Come on up, I'll allow you to be a little unruly."

He paused, then added, "You can do whatever you want."