Lu Shao is cunning; Miss Nan has fallen for his tricks again.

Chapter 11 Be Bold, I Want to Marry You
Lu Zhiyan returned to the tent and placed his pillow next to Nan Xu's pillow.

The two didn't say anything more. Lu Zhiyan tidied the quilt and turned off the light.

The night wind was cool and would occasionally blow into the tent.

Nan Xu woke up from her sleep and felt a chill, so she moved closer to Lu Zhiyan. Lu Zhiyan was not sleeping soundly, and tentatively pulled Nan Xu into his arms.

Seeing that she didn't struggle, Lu Zhiyan naturally hugged her.

At four o'clock, the alarm clock had just gone off when Lu Zhiyan turned it off. He gently patted Nan Xu and said, "A Ning? Get up."

Nan Xu rubbed her eyes, still not awake. Lu Zhiyan finished dressing himself and took Nan Xu's clothes out of his backpack, placing them beside her.

"Don't sleep, or you won't see the sunrise," Lu Zhiyan said softly.

Nan Xu propped her head up with her hand and looked at Lu Zhiyan with a resentful expression. "How am I supposed to change my clothes if you don't leave?"

He didn't think things through. This time, it's his fault.

Lu Zhiyan chuckled, picked up his coat, and left the tent.

It was still dark outside, and a cool breeze blew into Lu Zhiyan's body. Lu Zhiyan yawned.

Lu Zhiyan took out a flashlight and, using its light, retrieved mouthwash and a milk sandwich from a box next to the barbecue grill. A moment later, Nan Xu emerged from the tent, yawning.

A cool breeze also blew into Nanxu's body, and Nanxu shivered.

Hearing the noise, Lu Zhiyan handed the milk and sandwich to Nan Xu, and then draped his coat over her shoulders.

Lu Zhiyan, with his camera hanging around his neck, and Nan Xu, using the light of a flashlight, went up the mountain.

An hour later, they finally reached the summit. The sky was just beginning to lighten, and sunrise should be just around the corner.

The two found a perfect spot, with their backs to the wind and lush trees on both sides.

As soon as they sat down, a gust of wind blew by, and Lu Zhiyan instinctively hugged Nan Xu. Nan Xu also snuggled into Lu Zhiyan's arms.

Sand got into Nanxu's eyes from the wind, and Lu Zhiyan carefully blew it out for her.

Nanxu didn't know if it was from the pain of being stuck in the sand or the cold wind, but tears welled up in her eyes.

Lu Zhiyan panicked. "What's wrong? Why are you crying?" Was it because he was blowing on it wrong? Or did he hurt Nanxu?

Was it because I blew it wrong?

Nan Xu didn't know what she was being sentimental about. But in that instant, she suddenly wanted to marry Lu Zhiyan.

Whether it was the initial ten million, picking her up from her drunken stupor, or the seven days of brown sugar ginger tea... or today's mere sand blown into her eyes by the wind.

She felt she was crazy, thinking of marrying Lu Zhiyan over such a few trivial matters.

Marriage is supposed to be an impulsive decision, something that requires careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons. So how long can a marriage last? Can love still exist?

No matter the outcome, she can handle it.

Nan Xu wiped away her tears with the back of her hand and said to Lu Zhiyan in a sobbing voice, "Do you still mean the marriage you mentioned?"

Lu Zhiyan was taken aback; the topic had changed too quickly, and he was a little confused.

After regaining his senses, he was overjoyed: "It's a deal, of course it's a deal!"

Nan Xu remained silent for a long time, and Lu Zhiyan thought she was going to back out, so he tentatively asked, "Why aren't you saying anything? Are you going to back out?"

It's okay, even if she changes her mind, it's okay. He will definitely make Nan Xu marry him willingly.

He can pursue her again and again; he has plenty of time. He can spend his whole life pursuing Nanxu and his happiness.

Nan Xu watched as Lu Zhiyan humbly probed her. She was somewhat moved.

Half a month has passed, and she has almost forgotten Lu Zhiyan's identity.

The CEO of Lu's Group, a powerful figure in Beijing, humbly coaxed her. Not just once, but every single time.

Looking at Lu Zhiyan so close to her, Nan Xu didn't hesitate. She cupped Lu Zhiyan's face and kissed him.

She suddenly realized she should put herself first. Whatever the outcome, she just needed to be happy now, without worrying about the future. Enjoy the present moment, enjoy the journey ahead.

Lu Zhiyan kissed Nan Xu in a moment of astonishment.

At this moment, the sun slowly rose from the east, and golden light shone on the two of them.

Just as Nan Xu was about to leave, Lu Zhiyan leaned close to her.

After a long kiss, Lu Zhiyan pulled away from Nan Xu's lips. Nan Xu's lips were a little numb, and she gently punched Lu Zhiyan's arm.

Lu Zhiyan looked at Nan Xu with deep affection.

At that moment, just this instant, he suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to marry her—an impulse unlike any he had ever felt before, born of careful consideration.

Lu Zhiyan took several photos of the sunrise, which was the sunrise that marked the beginning of his and Nan Xu's relationship and the first day of their official dating.

He naturally wanted to keep it safe.

Nan Xu and Lu Zhiyan walked down the mountain hand in hand. By the time they reached the campsite, it was already past seven o'clock. The others were all awake, except for Yue Heng, who had huge dark circles under his eyes. Without a doubt, he had been watching a horror movie and hadn't slept all night.

Yue Heng looked at Nan Xu and Lu Zhiyan coming down from the mountain in a daze.

Nan Xu noticed Yue Heng's gaze and abruptly let go of his hand. Then, she casually tucked a stray hair behind her ear.

Lu Zhiyan was taken aback at first, then thought about it. He guessed that Nan Xu didn't want her friends to know yet. He could understand.

"Where did you two go?" Yue Heng asked, rubbing his eyes. He thought he had just seen them holding hands. Had he seen wrong?

Yue Heng rubbed his eyes again, finally confirming that he was seeing things.

Shu Youli and Ling Shu were heating milk in a small pot that was hanging down the mountain. Hearing the sound, I watched the two people descending the mountain.

"To watch the sunrise," Lu Zhiyan said succinctly.

Shu Youli stepped forward and said to Nan Xu, "Nan Xu, it must be quite cold up here. I heated up some milk; would you like some to drink later?"

Nan Xu slowly took out a milk carton and a sandwich wrapper from Lu Zhiyan's pocket. "I ate on the mountain just now."

Shu Youli smiled and said, "It's alright, have some more."

Nan Xu looked at Lu Zhiyan, and Lu Zhiyan looked down at Nan Xu, immediately understanding what she meant.

"Nanxu and I are leaving soon. We've arranged to go to the scenic spot at nine o'clock." After saying that, she pulled on Nanxu's sleeve and started to go back to the tent to pack her things.

Shu Youli persisted, "Which attraction are you going to? We'll go together."

He insisted on squeezing in, and who knows if Nan Xu would be fooled by Lu Zhiyan's few words.

Lu Zhiyan looked up at Shu Youli and said, word by word, "I'm afraid that won't work. This attraction requires reservations two days in advance. I only booked two tickets."

"Did you do this on purpose?" Shu Youli asked indignantly.

"Mr. Shu, what makes you say that?" Lu Zhiyan pretended to be confused even though he knew the answer.

Shu Youli glared at Lu Zhiyan, who ignored her.

He no longer needed to be so polite to Shu Youli.

They are now true rivals in love.

To be merciful to the enemy is to be cruel to oneself. He's hardly a good person.

Seeing that the tension was rising, Ling Shu stepped forward to interrupt.

"I have a meeting at noon, let's go back early, and come visit again next time." She tugged at Shu Youli's sleeve and whispered in his ear, "Don't make things difficult for Nanxu."

Shu Youli's expression softened. "You're right, then we'll come again next time."

Reality is not a novel. Even if Nanxu's impulsive actions lead to bad results, her mother and maternal grandparents will still have to pay the price for her.

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