socalfunplaces Chapter 1074 A small episode before the proposal
Chapter 1074 A small episode before the proposal
However, as the saying goes, ideals are full, but reality is skinny.
The two of them had agreed to meet at 1 p.m. the night before, but in the end they were unable to fulfill their agreement on time.
At three o'clock in the afternoon of the next day, the scorching sun was slowly setting in the west from overhead.
Shao Yun sat on the steps closest to the entrance, his back against the cold stone pillar, and from time to time he looked towards the gate of the arena, looking so melancholy.
Two full hours have passed since the agreed time.
Even if you dress up carefully, it won't take more than two hours, right?
What's more, in his impression, Ying never wears makeup. She is always bare-faced, fresh and neat. Why would she spend so much time on makeup?
He remembered that he had come here early to wait since 12:30 noon.
When Ying didn't show up at one o'clock, he consoled himself by saying, "Maybe she was delayed on the way."
When he waited until two o'clock and still hadn't seen anyone, he began to pace back and forth near the steps, his anxiety rising little by little;
It was already three o'clock, and even the wind had picked up a bit of the evening chill, but Ying still hadn't appeared.
"Really? We agreed to meet at one o'clock in the afternoon. It's almost evening now, why is there still no one here?" Shao Yun couldn't help but sigh, his tone full of helplessness and a hint of imperceptible loss.
The proposal process he had carefully crafted was disrupted by the waiting.
The plan was to arrive at Liuquanzhizhong at 2 pm, first accompany Ying for a walk and play, and then complete the proposal under the sunset.
Now it seems that being able to set off has become a luxury.
At this moment, a dialog box popped up in front of him, comforting him:
[Oh, don't be sad. Your wife might have been held up by a commission. After all, she's Nata's famous "busy adventurer," so delays are common.]
Shao Yun took out the ring box from his pocket, opened it and took a look at the pair of gold rings inside, then quickly closed it and put it away, muttering softly:
"I don't want to propose in the middle of the night. It's not romantic at all. We've already shortened the process due to time constraints, and if we delay it until night, it will seem too perfunctory."
The system continued to comfort:
"At worst, we can just change the time! Anyway, the ring is ready, and the ranch is almost finished, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Maybe Ying wanted to surprise you and came late on purpose?"
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Shao Yun sighed, recalled the original plan, and said, "But the ranch is almost finished, and the plan is going to exceed the time limit!"
What worries him even more now is Sitrali.
He raised his hand and rubbed his brow, then said with some concern, "And, most importantly, I'm worried about Xitlari! I'm afraid she'll be careless and let the proposal slip!"
Although Xitlal had promised to keep the secret and said she would quit drinking to avoid saying something wrong when drunk, three weeks have passed. Who knows if she will suddenly give in to her cravings and break her promise?
If she got drunk and told everyone in Natasha about the proposal, the carefully prepared surprise would be ruined.
He always prepares for the worst in everything, especially for something as important as proposing, he just wants to make sure everything goes perfectly.
While the ranch is about to be topped out and everyone's attention is still on the construction, I should quickly propose to Ying so that this romance will not leave any regrets.
But now, two hours have passed since the agreed time, and there is no sign of Ying. He even began to suspect that Ying had forgotten the appointment today?
Just when Shao Yun was feeling depressed and anxious and was about to go look for Ying, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the distance running towards the arena.
He immediately stopped, squinted his eyes and took a closer look. Wasn't it Ying?
Shao Yun's heart instantly settled down, his tense shoulders relaxed, and only one thought remained in his mind.
"As long as you're here, as long as you're here! It's only three o'clock now. Even if we're delayed on the way, there's still sunset when we get to Liuquan. There's still time to propose!"
Thinking of this, he quickly waved in Ying's direction, and his originally frowned brows gradually relaxed.
“This way!”
Ying ran all the way to Shao Yun, panting. She couldn't even stand steadily and could only bend down to support her knees. She was gasping for breath. Her cheeks were red from running and her forehead was covered with sweat.
She raised her head, her eyes full of guilt, and apologized intermittently: "Ah! Honey, honey, I'm sorry... I came back late... Today Xiaolong... Ha... Ha..."
Shao Yun was just about to say "It's okay", but when he heard Ying mention "Xiaolong" intermittently at the end, the strings in his heart instantly tightened again, and all his complaints and anxieties were replaced by worries.
He held Ying's arms with both hands and asked cautiously, "What happened to our little dragon? Was he injured during the commission? Or did he encounter some danger?"
Seeing that Shao Yun thought Xiaolong was in trouble, Ying quickly shook her head vigorously, swallowed her saliva, and took a deep breath before explaining the reason for her lateness in full:
"I'm not injured! Don't worry! Today, Paimon and I encountered an adult scimitar with more than a dozen young ones."
"When our Potato Pancake saw some friends, he started playing a little too much and completely forgot about Paimon and I's instructions. He even crawled into a hollow tree trunk and fell asleep hugging it!"
She said, both angrily and amusedly, "When Paimon and I found out it was missing, we almost went crazy and searched for it in the valley for a long time."
"One moment I was worried it would be targeted by a monster, the next I was worried it would get lost. Finally, I heard a small snoring sound coming from the tree trunk, and then I found this oversleeping little creature. It was because of searching for it that I wasted so much time..."
After hearing this, Shao Yun finally felt relieved. The depression he felt because of being late was replaced by a feeling of being both amused and helpless.
It’s your own little dragon, so just pamper it. Why would you get angry with a little baby dragon?
"I see. I thought you and Paimon were in danger during the commission. I was so scared that I was ready to go look for you."
Shao Yun stood up and reached out to wipe the sweat from Ying's forehead. When his fingertips touched her warm skin, he could still feel the heat from her running.
Seeing that Shao Yun was not angry but still cared about her, Ying felt even more guilty. She quickly clasped her hands together and bowed repeatedly to Shao Yun to apologize.
"I'm so sorry, so sorry! It's all my fault for not keeping an eye on the 'potato pancakes'. I made you wait so long and worried."
How could Shao Yun be angry when he saw her cautious look?
Today is the big day for proposing, how can I let this little incident affect my mood?
He reached out and ruffled Ying's hair, and said in a relaxed tone: "It's okay, as long as you are all safe, being late for a while is nothing."
After saying that, he raised his head and blew a loud whistle outside the arena.
The crisp sound of the whistle spread in the air, and within a few seconds, the sound of brisk horse hooves came from the distance.
I saw "Carrot", an Andalusian horse with bright light pink fur running towards this side.
"Luo Bo" ran to Shao Yun and rubbed his palm with his head affectionately.
Shao Yun jumped onto his horse and then reached out his hand towards Ying.
"Let's not talk about this for now. While we still have time, let's set off quickly, cherish the remaining time, and enjoy a world that belongs only to us two!"
Ying looked at the hand that Shao Yun extended to her, then at the docile appearance of "Luo Bo", and took Shao Yun's hand. With his support, she lightly sat on the horse's back, wrapped her arms around his waist, and put her cheek against his back, and said softly:
"Okay! Let's set off quickly!"
Shao Yun felt the warm touch on his waist, and the corners of his mouth could not help but rise. He gently squeezed the horse's belly, and "Luo Bo" ran towards the group of Liuquan with a brisk pace.
The wind blew past my ears, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees. Behind me was the Olympic Flame Arena gradually moving away, and in front of me was my lover hugging me tightly.
Although there were some minor incidents in the process, fortunately, the proposal plan was finally about to officially begin.
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Although two hours late, Shao Yun still arrived at Nata's "Flowing Spring" tribe with Ying at sunset.
The people of Liuquan, Nata's music sanctuary and holiday paradise!
Hot springs, in particular, have been ranked first in the Nata experience project rankings for many years.
Ying dismounted and looked at the hot spring pools of all sizes, the various wooden stilt buildings, and the most eye-catching boat-shaped building, the "Grand Theater".
Ying turned over and got off the horse. As soon as her feet touched the ground, her eyes were attracted by the scene in front of her.
She looked at the steaming hot spring pools curiously, then looked up at the unique boat-shaped theater, feeling very fresh.
"Is this the place where you went to so much trouble to spend time with me as a private?" There was no dissatisfaction in Ying's tone, but more of curiosity about this strange tribe.
At this moment, Shao Yun drove the horse aside and let her go back to the "system stable" by herself. When he heard Ying say this, he thought that she was not very satisfied with Liuquanzhizhong, a holiday resort.
"Why? This is one of the best resorts in Nata, with hot springs, music, and beautiful scenery. Aren't you satisfied?"
Ying quickly waved her hands and explained, "I'm not dissatisfied, I'm just a little confused."
"Did we come all the way from the Holy Fire Arena just to soak in the hot springs?"
Shao Yun replied mysteriously, "Guess?"
Ying thought about it over and over again, but couldn't guess what Shao Yun was up to. Why would he run to such a far place and act so mysteriously?
But since she couldn't figure it out, Ying simply stopped worrying about it. After all, Shao Yun would never let her down.
She took the initiative to step forward, put her arm around Shao Yun, gently rested her cheek on his shoulder, and asked with a hint of anticipation in her tone:
"Forget it, forget it! You must have plans anyway. What do you want to do next? Do you want to go to the hot springs first, or go see that big theater?"
Shao Yun felt the soft touch on his arm, and his anticipation grew even stronger.
He smiled and patted the back of Ying's hand. He did not answer directly, but led her to the depths of the Liuquan tribe, and said mysteriously as they walked:
"Don't worry, you'll know in a moment. I'll take you to a better place, and I guarantee you'll be surprised."
Soon, he will make a lifelong commitment to the person he loves most here.
The two walked along the cobblestone path. From time to time, members of the Liuquan tribe passed by them. Most of them had smiles on their faces, and when they saw Shao Yun and Ying, they would wave to them in a friendly manner.
(This is the benefit of Nata's +7 honor value.)
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