Chapter 5 - Marry Me (2/2)

Yi Ran shifted her gaze away and saw that, although the lights in the hall were bright, the place where they sat was slightly darker. The moonlight came in through the skylight, reflecting the dim glow of lights and the dust particles.

At this moment, the brilliance of the moonlight paled in comparison to the intensity of Gu Tinchuan’s gaze. In her eyes, his good figure was so simple and elegant that it can even give people the illusion of gentleness and caring.

Yi Ran’s heart was hot, and she turned her head nervously to study the wedding decorations everywhere. The place was decorated in a welcoming pink tone. The dreamy decor was very beautiful, but it also made her feel tired.

This feeling she had long been familiar with. It was the inexplicable repression of work, and the desire to have a marriage. People will never be satisfied with the present, always wanting what they can’t have. Even her cousin, who had failed a marriage, can find a beloved. This made her suddenly want to latch on more to the idea of marriage, especially in light of her cousin’s grand wedding and her constant need to flaunt her beautiful relationship everywhere.

The throbbing sensation on her ankle seemed to become more and more painful, and she blinked her eyes. Her eyes were a little moist, but, of course, she was an adult and she forcibly held back her tears.

“Does it hurt?” Gu Tingchuan saw that her expression looked pained. He looked down at her swollen ankle and said, “You need to have an x-ray done to see if there is any injury to the bone.”

Yi Ran nodded. “I know, thank you. Director Gu, it seems like we were brought together by fate. At that time, I also especially went to see you on the red carpet, just like your fans.”

Gu Tingchuan heard these two words, and he couldn’t help but recall the girl who had also said these same words to him. Only, he had not known her well then, and didn’t know that she had already become his fan.

He remembered the fireworks reflecting on the surface of the water and the scene of the happy bride and groom. As he was remembering, he slowly looked at Yi Ran. “You don’t have anyone you like?”

Yi Ran shook her head, suddenly feeling awkward. “I haven’t met anyone that I really liked. It is also a pity. Even up until now, I have not had any strong emotions toward anyone.”

Gu Tingchuan leisurely took off his coat and draped it over his arm. His voice was light and gentle when he said, “Why? Do you not have friends around you?”

“Contrary to what one might expect, they all have a significant other.” Yi Ran suddenly brightened and her finger brushed against his coat as she said, “Do you know, I have a friend who dreamed at night that she liked a boy who she was not familiar with at all. After waking up, she started to crazily pursue him and now she is married with children.”

Gu Tingchuan’s face seemed to overflow with laughter. “That’s very interesting.”

“Yes, the advent of love always come in various forms, but unfortunately, I don’t know when it will be my turn.” Yi Ran shifted her body and felt that, aside from the sprain on her ankle, her arms and other feet were fine.

Gu Tingchuan did not seem to be anxious to go, simply sitting on the side of the chair, patiently looking at the moonlight in the distance. It was difficult to know what he was thinking.

Yi Ran continued, “I have two married sisters and even my last single friend just got married. I sometimes wonder if I will never find that person.”

One cannot simply spend a lifetime waiting for it.

After saying this sentence, she realized that it sounded like she was complaining. She didn’t know how to explain and felt awkward. It seemed that she was subconsciously talking to him as if he was a friend.

“Director Gu, have Gu Tai finished his homework?”

Seeing that she had changed the subject, Gu Tingchuan also responded with great coordination. When he spoke, his voice was clear and relaxed, “When I go back in the morning, I will check. But, he has a tutor so it shouldn’t be a problem.”

“What about his parents?”

Gu Tingchuan looked up at her and said plainly. “They are divorcing.”

Yi Ran felt her heart pinched and she felt pained for Gu Tai. She had already made some guesses. After all, the parents marital problems will always have an impact on the child.

She was considering whether she should continue on with this topic when the man suddenly smiled a little. His body leaned forward slightly, looking both lazy and sexy at the same time. This posture was completely different from what she usually saw. He said casually, “So you see, there is a lot of trouble with the reality of marriage.”

She shrugged, agreeing somewhat but not caring. “Mmm, I know. But, I still really wanted to get married.”

After saying this, she felt a little embarrassed. Rather than deal with this troublesome matter, she made as if to get up, and the big director next to her immediately helped her. She said, “Everyone is almost gone. I should go.”

Gu Tingchuan very gracefully proposed, “You’re still not good. I will help you up.”

This time, she refused resolutely. “If you let others see you, then it will not only be troublesome for you but be a hindrance as well. It is better to send me to the elevator. Anyway, my family is just upstairs.”

Gu Tingchuan did not insist, but merely just helped her up. When they arrived at the elevator, she let go of his arm and took a few steps towards the door. After a moment of silence, she suddenly thought of something and her eyes grew bright.

“Teacher Yi Ran.”

She heard his voice and, after blinking rapidly, turned her body to see him through the haze of light. The picture in front of her was a little blurry but bright. His eyes seemed to contain some meaning that she was unable to make sense of.

Their eyes met through the revelation of fate, and Gu Tingchuan felt that this was like a sign.

He spoke very naturally, but each word seemed to have been carefully considered. “It is better to marry me.”