He suddenly lowered his head, his ear roots exposed to the air turning frighteningly red. Chen Jing reached out to pinch his ear root, gently stroking it, encouraging him: “Keep going.” Xu Chengan’s face turned bright red, grabbing her wrist and lightly kissing her hand, blinking at her and softly pleading: “Ran Jie, please agree to me… okay?” “Okay.” Chen Jing carefully looked at his eye sockets, found no tears, and instantly smiled, taking the opportunity to brainwash him: “I agreed, are you happy?” Xu Chengan nodded with a face full of joy. He was naturally happy, almost delirious with excitement. He now understood the meaning behind Shen Ran’s words, previously not realizing, only being anxious. Thinking back, she deliberately made a rejection-like appearance, wasn’t it to make his emotions collapse and then find a chance to see a psychologist? Recalling everything he knew about psychologists since childhood, he pursed his lips, instinctively feeling dislike. He didn’t want to turn his love for Shen Ran into a topic of discussion, and didn’t want them to dissect his inner self. Whether he cried easily or was clingy, he didn’t care. But… Xu Chengan secretly glanced at the brilliantly smiling Shen Ran, thinking that if she insisted, then… then he would go, at most he would just play stubborn and get through it. However, Chen Jing never intended to coax him to see a doctor.
She just kept seeing him cry, feeling both heartache and helplessness, and wanted to find a way to change him a little.
Even if he couldn’t change completely, being able to control his emotions would be good. As long as he wouldn’t burst into tears at her slightly cold expression like before.
In fact, although she wasn’t a professional psychologist and couldn’t completely restore him to normal, her method still proved somewhat useful.
Chen Jing helped him stand up, in a good mood, straightened his collar, and promised with a smile: “As long as you’re happy. If you want anything in the future, just act coquettishly, and I’ll agree to everything.”
Xu Chengan blushed, lowered his eyes, and nodded reservedly, his heart pounding.
Sometimes thinking he should take Shen Ran for wedding photos early, sometimes planning to find a reputable hair salon and a good stylist to make his hairstyle look handsome, hoping to surprise all guests at the wedding.
Especially to show those eyeing Shen Ran how handsome and excellent her husband is, making them back off and stay away from Shen Ran, abandoning any improper thoughts.
With so many things to think about, Xu Chengan was so excited that he didn’t even feel the slight numbness in his calves. After thinking for a while, he became more excited, and finally, unable to contain himself, he suddenly hugged Shen Ran.
Shen Ran laughed and helped him up: “You haven’t even chosen a date, and you’re already imagining the wedding venue. Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at?”
“Will you laugh at me?”
Xu Chengan didn’t care if others laughed at him, as long as Shen Ran didn’t laugh, what did others matter?
“No.” Chen Jing smiled, pinching his face: “I’ll only think you’re cute.”
Xu Chengan shyly smiled, leaning his face on her shoulder, feeling soft and peaceful inside.
Chapter 14: Crybaby 14
Chen Jing kept her word and started preparing that very night after agreeing to Xu Chengan’s request.
They both took a week off, confirmed the date, and quickly arranged wedding photos, invitations, wedding banquet venue, and other details.
After their bed activities, Xu Chengan curled up in Shen Ran’s arms, looking up and asking: “Ran Jie, isn’t the timeline too rushed?”
Xu Chengan was particularly conflicted. If it were up to him, he’d want to get married the next day, openly and proudly taking her home. But without preparation, suddenly holding a wedding would be too complicated, and the short time would make it impossible to manage everything.
Struggling back and forth, Xu Chengan was anxious and on the verge of crying. Shen Ran grabbed the pen and decisively chose the fifteenth of next month, quickly calling to book the venue, giving him no chance to reconsider.
Xu Chengan was completely charmed by her sudden domineering side, staring at her with a red face for a long time, his heart melting. He almost forgot his own name in that moment. But now, thinking about it afterward, he was still a bit worried about the wedding being ruined. Shen Ran knew he was overthinking and was already prepared, extending her hand in front of him. Xu Chengan: “Hmm?” Shen Ran smiled and said one word: “Money.” Xu Chengan looked at her smiling eyes, then at her fair, tender hand, and guessed: “You mean… having money is enough?” “My Chengan is so smart,” Chen Jing praised him, rubbing his head: “Don’t worry, I’ve arranged everything. You just need to be happy. Our wedding will definitely be romantic.”
Xu Cheng’an nodded, happy to be praised, closed his eyes, and fell asleep peacefully. Not long after, the long-missed electronic sound rang out. 【Male Lead Happiness Value +20%, Currently 50%】 Tsk tsk, not easy at all.
Chen Jing lowered her eyes, looking at his delicate face, silently curved her lips, and fell asleep too.
Wedding Photography Studio—
The photographer said: “Bride, move closer, that’s right, gently wrap your hands around the groom’s neck, very good.” In the first shot, an empty church. Xu Cheng’an’s face was cold and stern, slightly lowering his eyes, half-squinting at the woman before him, with a noble and aloof demeanor.
Chen Jing wore a strapless mermaid wedding dress, with a veil falling from the back of her head, her makeup exquisite, her red lips slightly pursed, gazing adoringly as she tiptoed to kiss him.
The photographer cheerfully said: “Good, good, change positions. Groom, make your eyes more fierce, with possessiveness. Yes, release your possessiveness, OK.”
In the second shot, a quiet and peaceful mountain forest. Chen Jing wore a long dress, like a beautiful girl who had mistakenly entered a deep mountain forest, her expression panicked as she leaned back, about to fall. Xu Cheng’an was dressed like a primitive man, wearing a short skirt made of leaves, just covering the essential parts, his arm muscles bulging, tightly embracing the girl, baring his teeth like a wolf, looking at her with a fierce gaze.
The last shot was in a decorated traditional-style bridal chamber. Xu Cheng’an was tied up and sitting on the edge of the bed, his handsome and delicate features charming, his eyes red, glaring at the person in front of him, a tear hanging at the corner of his eye, about to fall. His thin lips were bitten, with a trace of blood seeping out. Chen Jing wore a wedding dress, standing coldly.
Wearing a phoenix crown, her gaze was contemptuous, her momentum fierce, her white fingertips pinching his chin, poised to kiss him.
“Great! Wrap it up!”
The photographer announced the end with a full smile, looking at the negatives in the camera, in high spirits.
Xu Cheng’an also thought they looked good. After untying the ropes, he immediately ran to ask the photographer how long it would take to get the photos. Learning it would be a week, he was somewhat unhappy and sniffled.
He had truly cried earlier. The photographer originally suggested using eye drops to create a crying effect, but he was unwilling, feeling it was too fake and not genuine.
After really crying and then looking again, it indeed looked better!
Shen Ran changed clothes and came out to take a look, and indeed, they were beautiful. All three styles were chosen by Xu Cheng’an.
However, Xu Cheng’an had become smarter, holding back tears, only reddening his eyes, looking aggrieved and acting coquettish. His skill had improved, and within a minute, she had surrendered.
Fortunately, the photos turned out well, especially Xu Cheng’an’s fierce gaze, with a hint of love hidden deep in his eyes.
