The Long-awaited Mr Han Chapter 3582 Untitled
Previously on The Long-awaited Mr Han...
"So, the instant I returned to B City and stepped off the plane, I headed straight to a jewelry store and bought this ring," Jiang Huaizhou explained. "That moment, I resolved that if you returned and agreed to be with me, I would propose marriage."
"And if I hadn't agreed?" Dong Yujie couldn't resist inquiring.
"If you hadn't agreed to be with me, I would have first tried to persuade you. Then, once you were convinced, I would have proposed marriage," Jiang Huaizhou responded.
"You were so confident I'd agree to be your girlfriend? You knew I liked you, didn't you?" The corners of Dong Yujie's mouth turned upwards uncontrollably.
Mrs. Dong, observing from the sidelines, felt a surge of anxiety.
This youngster really should have let Jiang Huaizhou get back on his feet first. Jiang Huaizhou shouldn't remain kneeling.
Jiang Huaizhou's back was to Mrs. Dong, so her expression was hidden from him.
Standing behind Jiang Huaizhou, Mrs. Dong kept glancing at Dong Yujie.
She was subtly urging Dong Yujie to provide an answer.
Having raised Jiang Huaizhou as her own for many years, Mrs. Dong
felt her heart ache for him.
Dong Yujie had entirely forgotten this detail.
Upon receiving a reminder from Mrs. Dong, Dong Yujie quickly stated, "I... I do."
A sigh of relief escaped her lips, and she added, "Let's get married."
Jiang Huaizhou let out a hearty laugh and swiftly produced the ring, placing it onto Dong Yujie's finger.
"How is it a perfect fit?" Dong Yujie asked, her voice tinged with surprise.
"As I mentioned, we know each other intimately," Jiang Huaizhou replied. "What about you could I possibly not know?"
Mrs. Dong hadn't anticipated Jiang Huaizhou's swift execution of his plans.
Dong Yujie had only just returned, and Jiang Huaizhou was immediately proposing marriage.
"When do you two plan to officially register your marriage?" Mrs. Dong inquired.
With Dong Yujie now wearing the ring and both having agreed to marry, the marriage registration seemed imminent.
"We've discussed it, Yujie and I. We'll be visiting Dad," Jiang Huaizhou announced. "Regardless, I must inform Father."
"Furthermore, Father felt immense guilt after Yujie's departure. Seeing Yujie will bring him greater peace of mind," Jiang Huaizhou added.
"Truthfully, Father no longer objects to our relationship."
"I understand," Mrs. Dong nodded. "Since he consented to the divorce, it was clear he no longer opposed your union. Otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed so readily."
"Your father is a man of tradition, but he's fundamentally a good person. When Yujie left, he deeply regretted it and felt quite bad. He's now attempting to make amends in his own way."
Sensing Dong Yujie's apprehension about the upcoming meeting, Mrs. Dong reassured her, "You won't need to feel nervous when you see him tomorrow. He regrets the past and won't stand in your way."
"However, maintaining his public image will be difficult for Father, so he might still appear displeased when he sees you both, but don't take it to heart," Mrs. Dong advised.
"I imagine he'll simply remain quiet. As long as he doesn't voice any objections, it will be acceptable," Mrs. Dong concluded. "Just proceed at your own pace."
Dong Yujie nodded in understanding. "I understand."
"It's getting late. I'm going to retire for the night. You two should also get some rest early. It shouldn't be an issue for Yujie. But Huaizhou, don't you have work tomorrow?" Mrs. Dong asked.
"I'll go to sleep after I finish our conversation, Yujie," Jiang Huaizhou replied.
Mrs. Dong offered no further response. She didn't mention her intention to stay nearby, just in case they crossed any lines.
They were adults now. What boundaries could possibly exist?
They were free to do as they pleased.
However, Mrs. Dong held a firm belief that nothing untoward would occur between Jiang Huaizhou and Dong Yujie.
They were young people who understood propriety. Even if they couldn't help themselves, they wouldn't act inappropriately while she was still in the house.
With this reassurance, Mrs. Dong retreated to her room.
Jiang Huaizhou and Dong Yujie had no intention of engaging in anything beyond conversation. They simply wished to talk.
For both of them, a single day spent together felt insufficient.
Jiang Huaizhou was eager to hear about all the events that had transpired in Dong Yujie's life over the past year.
Dong Yujie, too, was curious about how Jiang Huaizhou had successfully built his thriving business.
Their conversation flowed, and time slipped away unnoticed.
When they finally regained their awareness of the hour, midnight had already passed.
"Go to sleep now. You have work tomorrow," Dong Yujie urged.
Following the failed business deal with the Qu Family, Jiang Huaizhou had been burdened with numerous challenges.
The Qu Family was also intent on creating further difficulties for him.
Qu Mengyu was undeniably a vindictive individual.
The two then retired to their respective rooms, situated opposite each other.
They stood facing each other outside their doors.
Dong Yujie raised her hand, waving towards Jiang Huaizhou as she bid him, "Goodnight." Jiang Huaizhou's gaze remained fixed on Dong Yujie, standing right before him. Without warning, he took a step forward. He closed the remaining distance, standing directly in front of her. Dong Yujie's heart leaped into her throat, her breath catching involuntarily. Jiang Huaizhou lowered his head, planting a gentle kiss upon her lips. "Goodnight." Finally, he had the chance to kiss the woman who had occupied his thoughts day and night. A sense of reassurance washed over Jiang Huaizhou. "This feels so real now. We're finally together," Jiang Huaizhou declared. At this moment, his heart pounded with an intense rhythm. In the past, he had held back, resisting the urge to cross certain boundaries. Yet, enduring that restraint had brought its own form of suffering. But now, the need for restraint was gone. Jiang Huaizhou felt a profound sense of fulfillment, as if his life had finally reached its completion. Dong Yujie's heart also thrummed with a rapid beat. So this was what it felt like to be with someone you truly liked. As he moved closer, her nervousness intensified, making her feel utterly unlike herself. She found herself unable to articulate a coherent sentence. The instant he touched her, a whirlwind of happiness, nervousness, excitement, and fear surged through her. These mixed emotions created a profound sense of complexity within her. "Let me watch you go into your room," Jiang Huaizhou proposed. Dong Yujie felt an even stronger reluctance to part from him. However, she compelled herself to agree, "Okay." With that, she slowly opened her door. She then stepped into her room, leaving the door ajar. Gripping the edges of her door with both hands, she spoke, "I want to see you go into your room too." A playful, almost childlike dynamic emerged between them. Unaware of this shift, they both found it incredibly sweet. Jiang Huaizhou couldn't suppress a smile. He gazed at her intently, finding it difficult to tear his eyes away. "Alright," Jiang Huaizhou responded, stepping back. He reached behind him, fumbled for the doorknob, and opened his own door. A blush crept onto Dong Yujie's face. Jiang Huaizhou's reciprocal action made her feel incredibly shy, causing her cheeks to burn. Mirroring Dong Yujie's earlier action, Jiang Huaizhou entered his room, deliberately leaving the door open. Both of them maintained open doors, their gazes meeting across the distance. "How about we..." Jiang Huaizhou paused, then suggested, "Why don't we just keep our doors open?" "Eh?" Dong Yujie responded, surprised. "That way, we can see each other in our bedrooms through the open doors." "It's late now, but perhaps later in the future..." Jiang Huaizhou gestured behind him. Inside the room, a small, round table was positioned to face the doorway.