After the engagement banquet, Jiang Xiangyang and Jiang Xinyao returned directly to their suburban villa. San Bao drove while the couple sat in the back seat. Jiang Xiangyang held her hand, noticing the dimness in her eyes, and felt guilty. He released her hand, placing his arm around her shoulder.
“Xinyao, I’m sorry. I’ve been too busy lately and couldn’t take you out. When we get married, I’ll spend more time with you, okay?”
Jiang Xinyao shook her head and smiled slightly, “Xiangyang, I know you’re busy. A man should prioritize work. Besides, the doctor advised I can’t go anywhere these few months. Have you forgotten?”
“Hmm, I know. By the way, Xinyao, is there any place you particularly want to go?”
“Yes, I want to go to Sanya. I’ve heard the sea there is beautiful,” Jiang Xinyao said, her eyes lighting up.
“Sanya?” Jiang Xiangyang frowned. “If you like the sea, we can go to the Maldives. They have the clearest water in the world.”
But Sanya, due to the government’s massive real estate development, has become over-developed and seriously polluted, unlike how it used to be.”
Jiang Xinyao nestled into his embrace, “Xiangyang, I’m not going there to see the sea. I heard about Tianya Haijiao, where lovers’ wishes come true. Since I was little, I’ve wanted you to take me there someday. So, Xiangyang, when I’m better, will you take me?”
“Yes, we’ll go together when you’re healthy!”
The car drove quietly through the night. Jiang Xiangyang leaned back, closing his eyes, pondering whether he could give the woman beside him happiness. Putting the ring on her hand meant cherishing and protecting her for life, fulfilling his responsibility as a mature man.
Arriving at the villa, Jiang Xiangyang had the servants help Jiang Xinyao into the hall. He sat in the car and took out a cigarette. San Bao lit it for him, and they sat in silence for a moment before San Bao spoke.
Jing Xin gazed into the distance at the pristine blue sky. The May sunlight was warm, and the air smelled of fresh seawater.
