Chapter 89

Looking at the two people tightly embracing on stage, Yuan Luzhi's eyes still became moist, even though she already knew that Sheng Ruqi would propose to Ke Ruochu tonight.
At first, she didn't think highly of Ke Ruochu and Sheng Ruqi being together, but now, she wholeheartedly trusts Sheng Ruqi with Ke Ruochu.
Ke Zhi-Han turned her head and saw Yuan Lu-Zhi with tears in her eyes. In her memory, she had never seen Yuan Lu-Zhi cry; indeed, a daughter is always the most dear to the heart.
“You should be happy to have another daughter~” Ke Zhi-Han wrapped her arm around Yuan Lu-Zhi's shoulder, leaned down to wipe her tear-stained cheek, and smiled to comfort her.
Yuan Luzhi smiled through her tears, feeling happy that her daughter was much luckier than she was. At a perfectly suitable age, she had encountered someone who truly loves her and is willing to make sacrifices for her.
After stepping off the stage, Ke Ruochu hugged Sheng Ruqi tightly, holding on for a long time without letting go.
Everything happened so suddenly.
Ke Ruochu looked at the sparkling diamond ring on her finger and was still in a daze.
Sheng Ruqi smiled, kissing her hair and ear tips, warmly embracing her, with happiness evident on her face.
After hugging for quite a while, Ke Ruo Chu stared into Sheng Ru Qi's eyes, tears still glimmering in her gaze, "You lied to me."
"Lied to you about what?"
Ke Ruo Chu said: "Wasn't it agreed that I would propose..."
Sheng Ruqi gently wiped the tear stains on Ke Ruo Chu's cheek with her fingers and smiled, saying, "But I can't help it, I want to marry you."
Hearing this, Ke Ruo Chu's nose felt even more sour. She closed her eyes and kissed Sheng Ruqi's lips. Just a moment ago, they had kissed on stage with restraint, but now, in the dark corner of the stage, all the passion and joy could no longer be contained.
```htmlAs if possessed.
Sheng Ruqi parted her lips, responding with a passionate and fiery entanglement that goes without saying.
“Tsk tsk, do you really need to be that thirsty?” Bai Meng chuckled while teasing, raising her phone to record a video. She never expected that Miss Ke was actually so hidden, and her kissing skills seemed pretty good.```
“Do you like this gift?” Sheng Ruqi pulled up Ke Ruochu's hand wearing the diamond ring.
“I like it.” Ke Ruochu was so happy that she was somewhat at a loss for words, “You didn't mention it in advance, I had no preparation at all.”
“Who would announce a proposal in advance?” Sheng Ruqi gently nudged her nose, speaking tenderly: “I love you.”
Ke Ruochu was still lost in surprise, grinning foolishly.
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Another year of Christmas Eve.
The streets of Nancheng are filled with red, green, and white colors, creating a strong festive atmosphere.
Before finishing work, Ke Ruochu went into another surgery, taking the elevator down at almost eight o'clock.
After graduation, Ke Ruochu was accepted into the general surgery department of a top-tier hospital in Nancheng.
After more than three years of honing her skills in the workplace, Ke Ruochu has also become one of those who walk with confidence in the hospital, her temperament increasingly mature and capable. Colleagues in her department all say she is the face of the team.
“Doctor Ke.”
As she walked out of the elevator and into the lobby on the first floor, Ke Ruochu was called. She put her hands in the pockets of her coat, stopped in her tracks, and turned back casually.
“Merry Christmas Eve.” It was a new male surgeon, holding a small gift box, the kind commonly seen on Christmas Eve. “I’m still getting used to being here; thank you for taking care of me.”
“We're all colleagues, no need to be polite.” Ke Ruo Chu said with a polite smile.
“Here, take this, eat an apple, and stay safe.”
Ke Ruo Chu hesitated for a moment, thinking that it was nothing unusual for colleagues to give apples on Christmas Eve. Just as she was about to say thank you and reach out to take it...
“Hey, tomorrow is Christmas. Are you free?” the male doctor asked tentatively.
Kè Ruòchū paused for a moment and smiled, explaining, “I will be celebrating with my wife.”
It's a statement filled with a lot of information.
The other person was surprised: "You... are married?"
“Uh-huh, thank you.” Ke Ruochu replied, having learned how to calmly refuse things she doesn't like.
No matter what, Ke Ruochu wouldn't accept the apple, and the man had no choice but to leave reluctantly.
In fact, those who have been in the department long enough know that Doctor Ke's wife is exceptionally beautiful in both looks and figure.
Dedicate yourself to your job; right now, Ke Ruo Chu feels that the only regret of being a surgeon is not being able to wear her wedding ring all the time.
“Doctor Ke.”
A captivating, melodious voice echoed in her ears. Before Ke Ruo Chu turned her head to look, she was already smiling like a blooming flower.
The sound of high heels clicking on the tiled floor, Sheng Ruqi leisurely walked up to Ke Ruo Chu, towering over her by half a head. "How come I've noticed that ever since you got married, your luck with suitors has gotten better?"
```htmlPeople are always hitting on me, either colleagues or patients, or patients' family members.
Ke Ruochu: "No way."
“我都看见了，还不承认。”盛如绮捏住柯若初的脸，又凑近些，低声道：“不过有桃花运是好事，说明姐姐把你滋润得好，越来越有魅力了。”
Ke Ruochu secretly thought that even though they had been married for three years, she still loved to tease herself. But to be honest, they really did have a good life together.
“Hey, be serious,” Ke Ruochu weakly reminded, truly echoing what Sheng Ruqi said—no matter how she changed, she would always be her little treasure.
```html“How can you say I'm not serious? Who was it that was so reckless last night?”
Ke Ruochu was instantly at a loss for words. Not wanting to discuss the matter further in the serious atmosphere of the hospital, she took Sheng Ruqi's hand. “Let’s go, Mengmeng has called several times to hurry us.”```
On Christmas Eve, Bai Meng insisted on throwing a party to liven things up, right at the dessert shop opened by Sheng Ruqi and Lin Yan.
Half an hour later.
“Why did you guys take so long to arrive?” Bai Meng stepped forward and linked arms with Ke Ruochu.
“An impromptu surgery was added.”
“Dr. Ke is getting busier; I’ve been bored at home, just growing mushrooms.” Bai Meng said impulsively, “How about we go clubbing later? I haven’t had fun in a long time.”
Sheng Ruqi cast a cold glance at Bai Meng, saying, "Still not settling down with such a big belly?"
"It's fine, I just want to watch you all jump around." Even though she was a soon-to-be mother, Bai Meng's personality remained wild, but her husband spoiled her enough.
Baimeng got married last year. Ke Ruochu asked her if she was stimulated by something, and Baimeng said she was inspired by her and Sheng Ruqi, suddenly wanting to settle down as well.
Then she met the right person, got married, and became pregnant, which all came naturally.
Regarding having children, Ke Ruochu and Sheng Ruqi are in agreement that they are not considering it at the moment, although Yuan Luzhi has urged them to do so.
Both of them are busy with work, and Ke Ruochu is currently in a career upswing, leaving no energy to spare. The main reason, however, is that they haven't fully enjoyed their life as a couple yet.
Lin Yan is still enjoying her carefree single life, and the number of cats and dogs at home keeps increasing. Sheng Ruqi teased her that she might as well open a pet store.
After midnight, Ke Rouchu took Sheng Ruqi outside for some fresh air, letting Bai Meng and the others continue their lively gathering inside.
```htmlSitting on a rattan chair outside the dessert shop, Ke Ruo Chu held an ice cream and enjoyed it happily.
"Eating ice cream in winter isn't cold, right?"
"Winter ice cream tastes better." Ke Ruo Chu retorted.```
“What logic?”
Ke Ruochu laughed, probably because her mom had strictly prohibited her from eating ice cream in winter since she was little, which made her particularly yearn for winter ice cream.
Sometimes Ke Ruochu felt she was quite childish, but no matter what, the feeling of being able to do whatever she wanted was truly wonderful.
It seems that a person's habits can really change subtly because of another person. For Sheng Ruqi, Ke Rouchu has also noticed that she is becoming more and more fond of sweet foods.
“Give me a bite.” No matter what Ke Rouchu is eating, Sheng Ruqi feels an appetite.
“No, you can’t have it. You’re on your period, and you need to avoid cold, spicy, and greasy foods.” On principle, Ke Ruo Chu refused to back down.
Being with Ke Ruo Chu was like having a personal doctor; Sheng Ruqi was almost ready to quit smoking and drinking, and her stomach had been well taken care of by Ke Ruo Chu.
Sheng Ruqi: "Just take one bite."
“It's gone.” Ke Ruochu, fearing Sheng Ruqi might snatch it away, directly ate the last bite. In an instant, she was frozen, her teeth chattering—so childish.
Sheng Ruqi looked at Ke Ruochu's lips and kissed her directly, the tip of her tongue gently gliding over the corner of her mouth, stirring up a hint of sweet vanilla ice cream.
Consider it a taste.
"Baby, Merry Christmas Eve."
“Merry Christmas Eve,” she whispered softly. Seeing that no one was nearby, Ke Ruochu leaned in again and quietly kissed Sheng Ruqi.
After just finishing an ice cream, her lips were very cold. At this moment, kissing felt warm and sweet, particularly comfortable.
What started as a simple kiss turned into a tighter embrace, the kisses deepening, leaving only heat between their lips.
I still love kissing her.
Lin Yan just wanted to step out for a smoke, but what she saw was this "heart-wrenching" scene. She couldn't help but smile; these two have been in a relationship for over two years, married for more than three, and they can still be this affectionate at any time, which is quite impressive.
```htmlThey say marriage is the grave of love, but that’s not necessarily true.
“Hey, at least consider other people's feelings.” Lin Yan couldn’t stand it any longer and reminded them.
Ke Ruochu released Sheng Ruqi's lips, composed herself, and pretended that nothing had happened.```
Sheng Ruyi smiled and asked, "What's wrong, President Lin? Are you jealous? If you are, go find someone."
Lin Yan smiled without speaking, watching the couples around her. Indeed, she felt a bit envious and started to entertain the thought of getting married.
Being able to love someone wholeheartedly feels quite nice; at least her state is much better than it was when she looked at Sheng Ruqi.
“Alright, I won't disturb you anymore.” Lin Yan, feeling out of place, smoked a third of her cigarette and went inside.
```htmlSheng Ruqi looked at the lakeside path in the distance and suddenly laughed, revealing a row of pristine white teeth.
“What's so funny?” Ke Ruochu asked.
“I remember back then, I often took Tiandou for walks here. At that time, I was puzzled about how I always seemed to run into you...” Sheng Ruqi smiled at Ke Ruochu and asked, “Am I really that charming?”```
Ke Ruochu understood the hidden meaning in Sheng Ruqi's words: "Sheng Ruqi, you have such thick skin."
"Where is it thick? If I weren't charming, how would people come here every day pretending to run into me just to see me? Some even foolishly had two meals just to go on a date with me..."
“I don’t have it every day!” Ke Ruo Chu could no longer listen and became anxious, “If I had known, I wouldn’t have talked to you about these things.”
These words were not the first time Sheng Ru Qi had said them; she would often repeat them whenever she thought of it.
“我错了。”盛如绮揉着柯若初头发，笑意不止，她亲亲柯若初额头，哄着，“是我家小宝贝魅力大。”
She has always been so gentle with her for six years.
It's snowing again.
One piece after another spirals and dances in the air.
Ke Ruochu linked arms with Sheng Ruqi, resting her head on her shoulder, quietly watching.
She has a special fondness for the first snowfall of each year because it was on that day, the first snow, that she confessed her feelings to Sheng Ruqi.
“It's too cold, let's go home.”
Ke Rouchu smiled at Sheng Ruqi, suddenly being playful and calling out, “Sister.”
Sheng Ruqi smiled; that soft word "sister" was enough to evoke all the sweet memories.
It turns out that one can really like someone this much; no matter how time passes, the heartbeat for her feels just like yesterday.
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The story has come to an end, and I’m so reluctant to let go. The little white rabbit and the old rogue will always be happy together!～
The extra chapter updates irregularly.
As for the follow-up stories, there are several, but I haven't decided which one to start for now, so feel free to pre-order them (ahem, it would be even better to collect all of them).