"Enough about me . " Shen Yi insisted . He got the feeling that his wife just met one that could be her partner in crime .
"Why, my darling?" Lu Xinyi laughed . "Don't you know roasting each other is part of a healthy relationship?" she added .
Shen Yi leaned down and whispered to her ear .
"I'll make sure you wouldn't be able to walk tomorrow if you keep playing with me . " Lu Xinyi blushed a little .
"Shen Yi!"
Xiao Lan burst into laughter as she watched the couple argued .
"Now, now . Give her a break, Shen Yi . Don't worry I wouldn't show your pictures when you were younger eating dirt . "
Shen Yi glared at her . "I never ate dirt . Must you compare me to my little brother?"
"A spoiled brat Shen Yi? Let me come over sometime to see them . " Lu Xinyi said .
"Xinyi . " Shen Yi warned, his hand on her waist pulled her closer .
Xiao Lan laughed harder .
"Well at least if you're going to punish your wife in bed, don't disappoint her . "
Lu Xinyi looked at their faces and flushed . Noticing her discomfort, Xiao Lan raised a brow .
"Don't tell me you two haven't had your wedding night yet?"
The married couple refused to look at each other . Shen Yi cleared his throat and look away while Lu Xinyi bit her lip in embarrassment .
"Geez, no need to be shy . My husband and I took a month before we consummated our marriage . Alcohol helps to calm your nerves though if you're too nervous . " Xiao Lan winked to Lu Xinyi . "I should go . My husband is probably looking for me by now . Shen Yi, give me a call is your little wife want some company . "
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The applause echoes through the room as the host stepped off the podium, his smile wide as he waved to the crowd and thank them for attending . Lu Xinyi clapped politely with everyone, secretly relieved that she didn't have to endure another round of speeches .
The music resumed and the ballroom was filled again with partners . The lights were dimmed and the sound of violins and piano floated in the area . Lu Xinyi watched in awe as the couples took the floor, dancing into enchanting music .
Shen Yi pushed back from his chair and offered a hand on her, gesturing to the dance floor once again . With a small smile, Lu Xinyi accepted his offer and allowed him to pick her from her seat, leading her to the dance floor .
And then someone exclaimed, people gathered around and saw a man on his knees, proposing to his date . The woman with teary eyes covered her mouth before letting him slip on the ring on her left hand .
"This is the second time we're seeing a sudden proposal . " Lu Xinyi commented as she and her husband started to move slowly in time with the music .
"I'm sorry I couldn't give you a proposal as grand as that . "
Lu Xinyi shook her head . "It doesn't matter . What matters is what we have right now . "
Shen Yi's eyes drifted over her face, taking in how her lips curled into a smile . His hand came up and cupped her jaw . Lu Xinyi's head tilted towards him, her eyes half-lidded as he leaned down to kiss her softly .
It was a brief kiss as they parted too soon . His hand went past her jaw and trailed into her long hair, pulling her head into his chest . Lu Xinyi closed her eyes hoping that Shen Yi will accept her heart even though it was shattered by another man . She was content to feel him close and that was enough . She couldn't ask for more, right?
She was full of love and was so ready to give everything to him but she doubted he will accept it . Just like what she said before she married him, she had nothing to offer . He could get any woman he wants to, what could possibly she could give to beat them?
"Xinyi?"
His voice made her looked up, not noticing the tears on her eyes .
"Why are you crying?" His eyes filled with confusion . Did he say something wrong?
There were so many questions Lu Xinyi want to ask, yet there's one question she needed to be answered . Something she needed to know before she gives her heart away . Even if he didn't feel the same, even if that means she will feel her heart breaking again .
"Why me?" she asked .
Shen Yi stopped the pace of her steps and stared down at his wife .
"What do you mean?"
"I mean…" Lu Xinyi gathered her courage and calm herself . She needed to know . "Why did you marry me of all people? Why did you choose me? You can have any woman you want . Why marry someone like me?"
Chapter end
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