We moved to Golden Courtyard

"I'm actually the kind of person who's rather unconventional, and I wasn't very popular in high school or college. I did have girls I liked before, but unfortunately, they didn't like me at all."

Before meeting Mei, my romantic history was practically nonexistent. Being with Mei… well… I wouldn't call it being together.

After all, I had always rejected her. Back then, I always felt Mei was too young, and that committing to a relationship with me too early would be detrimental to her.

Ellie's eyes crinkled into a smile, clearly indicating that she had heard Xu Qi talk about these things.

"For Mei, meeting you was her good fortune, wasn't it?"

Xu Qi smiled but did not answer.

He led Ellie upstairs, talking as they walked.

"Anyway, I used to go on dates with her a lot back then. Looking back now... it was pretty much like being boyfriend and girlfriend, except we didn't have any intimate gestures."

Two years ago was Mei's birthday, and I had basically graduated by then. I had already found a job, so I simply took Mei out for three days.

April 13th was the last day of our trip. It was Mei's birthday, so I brought her here to enjoy the beautiful sunset together.

Mei told me back then that if we became a couple two years later, she would give me the most romantic gift in the world.

At the time, I didn't really care, because I wasn't sure if I could really be with Mei, but I never expected... she'd still remember it to this day.

"Because Mei is certain that she will be with you."

Xu Qi, who was going upstairs, paused and turned to look at Ai Li behind him. The girl's bright eyes were full of blessings.

Xu Qi couldn't help but laugh and ask, "Why are you so sure? Hindsight doesn't count, you know~~"

"Just think of it as—the feeling of being a girl together? For Mei, she must have been dreaming about this day coming."

"Um...really? It's just a birthday..."

Xu Qi did not underestimate this day.

But in his opinion, was using the description "dreaming about it" a bit of an exaggeration?

"Hmph? You really think this is just a birthday celebration?"

Ellie's little expression was full of teasing.

Xu Qi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow—clearly, she knew something.

"Xu Qi, Mei is going to give you the most romantic gift in the world today, isn't she? What kind of gift do you think it will be, to be considered the most romantic?"

Xu Qi's heart suddenly started racing.

He had an unrealistic idea in his mind, yet he couldn't quite believe it.

"Let's go, let's go! Let's hurry upstairs, then we'll talk!"

Pushed by Ellie to the rooftop, a gentle breeze caressed Xu Qi's face, and the setting sun in the distance illuminated the balcony with its last rays.

But there was no one there.

"Huh? Just... just us?"

"Hmm, Mei isn't here."

Xu Qi looked at Alicia with a puzzled expression.

"But who knows? Maybe there will be some kind of ceremony? Or maybe there will be some kind of preparation?"

A ceremony? Preparations?

"Should I draw a magic circle?"

"Stop using those ridiculous, outdated jokes at times like this!~~"

Seeing Ellie's exasperated look, Xu Qi couldn't help but laugh.

He looked around the balcony again—and indeed, he didn't see Mei.

However, he seemed certain that Mei was here, or nearby. She was definitely here!

Xu Qi suddenly grinned.

Ellie was stunned. According to the procedure, she should have told Xu Qi what to do to summon Mei, but why did he seem to already know?

A bad feeling suddenly welled up in Ellie's heart.

Xu Qi put his hands to his mouth, cupped them together, and took a deep breath...

"Mei! ~~I, Xu Qi! ~~I'll love you forever! ~~Come out now!! ~~"

In that instant, Ellie felt like her toes could probably pry the floor tiles off! She had to admire Xu Qi's actions at that moment.

What an incredible bull!

As expected, the balcony door opened again, but it wasn't Mei who appeared; instead, it was Fu Hua wearing a white suit jacket.

At this moment, she looked at Xu Qi speechlessly and said, "Brother...aren't you afraid of losing face...?"

"Where's Mei? If she doesn't come out soon, I'll keep calling here until night."

"Alright, alright, I'm really scared of you... I'll come out, okay?"

The pleasant voice made Xu Qi grin, an uncontrollable smile spreading across his face, along with a sense of anticipation.

At this moment, the breeze suddenly became a little stronger, and a few fallen leaves blew in front of his eyes, forcing Xu Qi to close his eyes briefly.

And when he opened his eyes again...

A few blue rose petals danced in the wind. A girl with a sweet smile stood quietly before him. Her pure white figure left Xu Qi almost speechless, unable to find the words to describe her beauty at that moment.

He could only stand there blankly, as if he wanted to spend his whole life remembering what the other person looked like at that moment.

Mei waved in front of Xu Qi, her eyebrows curving and her eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Xu Qi? Xu Qi?"

"Mea Yi..."

Is there anything more romantic in this world than a girl being willing to wear a wedding dress for you?

The pure white wedding dress is not a wedding gown, but the love it contains is not diminished in the slightest.

"You gave me a ring at Christmas. So on my birthday, I'll return the favor with a wedding dress..." Bathed in the afterglow of the sunset, Mei slowly handed over the blue roses in her hand.

"Xu Qi, the day you proposed to me, I naturally said yes, but I always felt something was missing. Later I thought, my response also needs to be formal enough!"

So, I put on this wedding dress, and on my birthday, I formally answer you!

Xu Qi... I do, I do want to marry you, I do want to be your wife, I do want to... stay by your side forever.

693. For Mei, this was her wedding.

Tears welled up and streamed down Xu Qi's face.

He excitedly hugged Mei tightly, speechless for a long time.

Why do I like Mei? Because girls will always give you the most sincere response. Why do I love Mei? Because girls will always love you unconditionally.

Xu Qi never felt that it was Mei's good fortune to meet him; he only felt that it was his good fortune to meet Mei.

It was at that moment when Xu Qi and Mei embraced each other excitedly.

The sound of cannons rang out all around, and countless ribbons mixed with flower petals drifted down on the two of them.

Everyone gathered around Mei and Xu Qi, generously offering their applause and blessings.

After all, in everyone's eyes, Mei and Xu Qi are a match made in heaven.

Mei patted Xu Qi's back gently, thinking with a wry smile to herself—I didn't expect that just wearing a wedding dress would make Xu Qi so excited...

She even designed the clothes herself and then had them made by a tailor.

After all, in Mei's mind, the response of wearing a wedding dress was equivalent to a wedding.

She didn't want to leave any regrets for her wedding.

"Okay, Xu Qi, stop crying... If you keep crying like this, I'm starting to wonder if I did something wrong?"

"How could you have done something wrong?"

Xu Qi slowly released Mei, and the glistening tears in his eyes unexpectedly revealed a softer side to Xu Qi's heart to Mei.

It was only then that Xu Qi realized that everyone from Golden Courtyard was there.

Rose petals were falling from the sky as Xu Qi took Mei's hands and asked.

"Was this prepared especially for me?"

"Otherwise what? With a ring, there has to be a proper wedding, right? ...The preparations might have been a bit rushed; even this dress was only made yesterday, hehe..."

Mei scratched her head sheepishly.

Indeed... even if Xu Qi were to comment, this wedding dress would seem a bit too simple.

However, since it's Mei wearing it, it must be the most beautiful one.

"Mei."

"Ok?"

"To me right now, you are the most beautiful woman in the world."

"Pfft!" Mei covered her mouth and chuckled. "What's this... How frivolous!"

"Exactly! Exactly!" Airi rushed over and hugged Mei's arm, saying affectionately, "With performance like this, we can't just hand Mei over to you so easily, okay?"

Mei gave Alicia a little shyly.

"Ellie, stop fooling around..."

"Huh? Waaaaah?~~ Mei, you've forgotten your sisters now that you have a man. What happened to your sisterly bond?"

"Alright, so much for sisterly affection..." Eden stepped forward and, amidst Alicia's babbling, grabbed her by the back of her collar and dragged her away.

"Don't disturb the young couple's sweet moments. Also, it's like you and my brother have nothing to do with each other."

"Hey?~~"

This scene inevitably drew a burst of laughter; everyone was already familiar with Ellie's quirky and mischievous nature.

"Speaking of which, Ellie was originally supposed to be the MC... Now that she's been dragged away, who's going to officiate the wedding?"

Mei's troubled expression made Xu Qi burst out laughing.

"Hmm? Hmph! ~~ Isn't this the time for me, Pado, to make my appearance?"

The cat jumped in front of the two of them, coughed, and even the can on its shoulder seemed to become serious as it pretended to pull out a black-covered book.

"My dearest Mei, will you take Mr. Xu Qi to be your husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, for love and for love ...

Greta chuckled.

"Sister Pado, that's so lame."

"Ugh!" Paddo scratched her head. "Who taught little Gretchen to say those things?"

Aponia tilted her head innocently and said, "It seems like no one has ever taught me... It seems even little Gretchen thinks so."

"Sister Nia! ~~"

The crowd burst into laughter again, even Professor Möbius was overjoyed.

Qianjie went even further, saying, "Pado, you are an excellent comedian."

"Who wants to be a laughingstock! Even Master Qian shouldn't talk to me like that!"

"Cool"

"Don't tell lame jokes at times like this!"

In the Golden Courtyard, laughter was the constant melody of daily life. Eden, who was dragging Ellie away, glanced back, a smile involuntarily playing on his lips.

"My brother has married, my good Eden, and now... how do you feel?"

Eden wasn't annoyed that Ellie was causing trouble for him.

She simply said calmly, "I am his sister, and at this time, all I can do is offer my blessings. And... I truly wish that they can live happily together."

Ellie blinked. She knew her best friend quite well. She knew Eden was speaking from the heart, but that didn't mean... the other person had let go.