AAWOMAHI Chapter94

As they left the house, Lu Xingmian noticed several cars on the side of the road with “College Entrance Exam Volunteer” signs on them and realized it was the day of the national college entrance exam.

 

Lu Xingmian turned to his brother. “Ge, it’s the college entrance exam today.”

 

Time really flew by. Now he could watch others take the exam.

 

Lu Shiran hummed in agreement. Was it really the college entrance exam today? He had never paid attention to such things, but last year, he had counted the days and even checked the weather forecast in advance.

 

If Lu Xingmian hadn’t said anything today, he would have forgotten it was a college entrance exam.

 

After the college entrance exam, it would be Lu Xingmian’s nineteenth birthday.

 

Lu Xingmian looked at the students outside and asked Lu Shiran, “Ge, if we see any students who need help, would you be willing to be a volunteer for a bit?”

 

Lu Xingmian knew that sometimes he and Lu Shiran had different ways of thinking. He couldn’t force Lu Shiran to think like him, just as his brother never forced him to.

 

But as long as they communicated with each other, it would be fine. Besides, he knew Lu Shiran was actually very agreeable.

 

Lu Shiran knew what Lu Xingmian was thinking and smiled. “Okay, if we really see someone, we’ll be volunteers.”

 

He thought that the many things he was missing in his life were being filled by Lu Xingmian. They were a perfect match, and he was happy to do these things with Lu Xingmian.

 

He never thought they would actually meet a student who needed help. After all, the college entrance exam was such an important day that both students and parents took it very seriously. Unless there was an accident, they should all be able to get to the exam hall smoothly.

 

Just as Lu Xingmian was thinking this, he saw a family of three on the side of the road looking anxious. The student was holding a clear document pouch with a car parked next to them, it looked like it had broken down.

 

The family of three was anxiously waiting for a ride but it’s often the case that the more you rush, the longer you wait.

 

Lu Xingmian said, “Ge, let’s go help them.”

 

Lu Shiran asked him how he could tell they were students. Lu Xingmian said he could tell at a glance because he had been in the same situation a year ago, so it was easy to recognize.

 

Of course, Lu Xingmian also said, “We can just ask. If they’re not, then it’s no big deal either.”

 

So, the luxury car pulled up in front of the family with a handsome young man leaned out of the window. “Uncle, Auntie, are you taking your child to the exam? We can give you a ride for free.”

 

The family of three looked at the luxury car and then at the two people inside.

 

Lu Xingmian’s reassuring smile put them at ease. The three of them got in the car and said, “Thank you.”

 

Lu Xingmian said, “You’re welcome,” and then asked for the name of the school. The girl told him.

 

Lu Xingmian said, “Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you won’t be late.”

 

The parents in the car finally relaxed. They had planned to take their daughter to the exam themselves but their car broke down on the way. Fortunately, they met such kind people.

 

Lu Shiran drove them to the exam hall quickly and safely.

 

When the family got out of the car, they thanked the two of them again.

 

Lu Xingmian said to the student, “I wish you a smooth exam and great success.”

 

The girl replied, “Thank you.”

 

Lu Xingmian was happy to have successfully helped the family get to the exam hall early even though it was a small thing.

 

Lu Shiran patted his cheerful boyfriend on the head. Whatever Lu Xingmian wanted to do, Lu Shiran would support him.

 

After their volunteer work, Lu Shiran drove Lu Xingmian to school.

 

As they were about to part at the school gate, Lu Xingmian pulled Lu Shiran’s tie and gave him a quick kiss. “Ge, you look so handsome today.”

 

Lu Shiran said, “I’ll pick you up this afternoon. Remember our plan? I’ll take you back to the villa in a couple of days.”

 

Lu Xingmian nodded. “En, okay.”

 

They had talked about this before. Lu Shiran was taking him back to the villa, and even though he didn’t know why, Lu Xingmian agreed right away.

 

On his way to class, he ran into Jiang Ran, who asked why he was so happy. Lu Xingmian said it was because of the college entrance examination.

 

“College entrance examination?” Jiang Ran asked. “What does that have to do with us?”

 

Lu Xingmian replied, “Because summer break starts soon after the college entrance examination.”

 

Jiang Ran reminded him, “Don’t forget, we have two weeks of military training this summer.”

 

Oh, right. They had half a month of military training. Lu Xingmian had completely forgotten about that and instantly deflated.

 

That afternoon, when Lu Shiran came to pick up Lu Xingmian from school, he saw him running toward him from a distance.

 

The summer wind blew across his face, which was full of a bright smile.

 

Lu Xingmian reached out to Lu Shiran and hugged his waist. Lu Shiran patted his hair. “Why were you running so fast?”

 

Lu Xingmian was slightly out of breath but said the sweetest words. “I wanted to see you sooner.”

 

Lu Shiran’s heart felt sweeter than honey. “Let’s go home.”

 

Lu Sihang was at Yancheng University with his classmates. It was the school he had always wanted to get into, but he didn’t perform well on the college entrance examination and ended up at a regular school.

 

From a distance at the school gate, he saw Lu Xingmian get into a luxury car. The person in the car was Lu Shiran. Watching the two of them interact so sweetly, Lu Sihang clenched his fists in frustration. Why did Lu Xingmian have a better life than him now?

 

He watched resentfully, but that was all he could do.

 

Two days later, Lu Xingmian went to the villa with Lu Shiran.

 

Even though he was mentally prepared, Lu Xingmian was still shocked when he saw the grand villa.

 

Lu Xingmian immediately noticed the beautiful large garden. He looked at Lu Shiran, who said, “Zai Zai, just follow this path. I have to take care of something and will come find you later.”

 

With that, Lu Shiran left.

 

Lu Xingmian was left feeling confused.

 

The path was lined with fresh flowers and covered with a layer of petals. The small road led to the garden, so Lu Xingmian followed it.

 

The garden was vast and beautiful with flowers blooming everywhere in the summer heat. Lu Xingmian could even smell the sweet scent of flowers and fruit.

 

He walked through a patch of wisteria and then a forest of bougainvillea. After turning two corners, he saw Lu Shiran.

 

To Lu Xingmian’s surprise, Lu Shiran was smiling and walking toward him.

 

In that short time, Lu Shiran had changed into the black suit that Lu Xingmian had once said looked particularly handsome on him.

 

Lu Shiran had a supermodel’s physique with broad shoulders and long legs. As he walked, Lu Xingmian’s heart began to race.

 

When Lu Shiran was just a few feet away, he suddenly knelt on one knee, pulled a large bouquet of roses from behind his back, and held them out to Lu Xingmian. “Lu Xingmian, will you marry me?”

 

“Didn’t you already propose?” Lu Xingmian asked.

 

“That wasn’t a formal proposal,” Lu Shiran said. “This time, I want to propose to you properly. Will you marry me?”

 

When you love someone so deeply, you want to give them the very best. Lu Shiran wanted to give Lu Xingmian a formal proposal so he would have no regrets in the future.

 

Lu Xingmian looked at Lu Shiran, who was still kneeling, and nodded. “I will.”

 

Lu Shiran stood up and hugged him. “Zai Zai, you’ve said yes. You can never leave me now.”

 

Suddenly, there was a round of applause and cheers. The once-quiet garden was now filled with people. Lu Xingmian hadn’t realized that so many people were hiding in the garden.

 

Bubbles drifted down from above and shimmered into a rainbow of colors under the sunlight.

 

The Lu parents, Lu Yu, Meng Xinlei, Xiao Youzi, Uncle Hou, Zheng Minyou, and Wang Yichuan all appeared, each holding a bubble machine.

 

“Congratulations, son!”

 

“Congratulations, Old Lu! The proposal was a success!”

 

“Old Lu, Lu Xingmian, we wish you a lifetime of happiness!”

 

Xiao Youzi came over with a pink bubble machine. “Little Uncle, you’re really going to be my little uncle now.”

 

To celebrate Lu Shiran’s successful proposal, everyone gathered for a small banquet at the Lu clan villa that night.

 

Xiao Youzi wanted her little uncle to hold her, but her uncle picked her up and handed her over to her dad instead. Xiao Youzi protested while saying that she only wanted her little uncle.

 

“No,” Lu Shiran said. “Little Uncle is mine today.”

 

Xiao Youzi pouted. “Uncle, you’re so stingy.” She then went to tell on him to her dad, saying that her uncle wouldn’t let her play with her little uncle.

 

Lu Yu was truly amused by the two of them. His daughter and his younger brother were always competing for Lu Xingmian’s attention.

 

However, today was Lu Shiran’s successful proposal day, so Lu Yu held Xiao Youzi while coaxing her, “Xiao Youzi, today is a special day. Let your uncle have him, okay?”

 

“Okay,” Xiao Youzi said. “Uncle Zheng said it wasn’t easy for Uncle to find love, so I’ll let him have his way.”

 

Lu Shiran: ……

 

Lu Shiran looked at the time, figuring it was about right, then asked Lu Xingmian, “Zai Zai, are you full?”

 

Lu Xingmian nodded. “Yes, I’m full.”

 

“I’m taking you somewhere.” Lu Shiran said.

 

“Okay.”

 

Lu Shiran drove Lu Xingmian slowly away from the city to a wide-open area.

 

He led Lu Xingmian to the riverbank and just as they stood still, Lu Xingmian heard a series of “whoosh” sounds.

 

Fireworks began to bloom in the sky.

 

In the night sky, Lu Xingmian’s smile was even brighter than the fireworks.

 

It was a meticulously planned fireworks show from Lu Shiran.

 

Under the brilliant fireworks, Lu Xingmian’s eyes sparkled as he suddenly remembered something. “Ge, those fireworks last year were set off by you just for me, right? It wasn’t really for your company’s anniversary, was it?”

 

The old memory was suddenly brought up.

 

Lu Shiran laughed. “Zai Zai, can your memory not be so good?”

 

It wasn’t that his memory was good; it was that he couldn’t bear to forget anything about Lu Shiran.

 

Last year, Lu Shiran set off fireworks for Lu Xingmian. At that moment, Lu Xingmian timidly asked for a hug, he gently wrapped his arms around Lu Shiran, and cautiously savored the warmth of his body.

 

This year, Lu Shiran set off fireworks for Lu Xingmian again but this time he was holding Lu Xingmian tightly and kissing him with all his might.

 

Under the fireworks, the two of them kissed.