Chapter 355 - In This Life, I, Qi Chenglin, Will Only Marry You (1/2)

Chapter 355: In This Life, I, Qi Chenglin, Will Only Marry You

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“I know that too, but I’m still worried,” Ruan Danchen mumbled.

“Your man will be there with you, so what are you worried about? If anything, I’ll deal with it first.” Qi Chenglin’s lips formed into an alluring smile. His hot, thin lips landed between her newly unfurrowed brows and worked their way down along her face. His lips kissed and rubbed the delicate skin beneath her eyes.

This seductive grinding sensation made Ruan Danchen’s cheeks flare up into an enticing red. She could not help but lean back a little.

Noticing this, Qi Chenglin cupped his hand on her cheeks and rubbed his thumb on her reddened cheek. As the coarse surface of his thumb rubbed against her cheek, pulses of electric-like sensation coursed under her skin.

“When will you learn to not overthink things? If you run into any problems, don’t worry about it, just let me handle it,” Qi Chenglin stared at her for a long time, then finally continued, “If the incident from seven years ago still bothers you greatly, we’ll find a chance to reveal it to our family one day.”

Ruan Danchen returned his gaze. She yearned to let go of this burden.

Qi Chenglin stroked her hair and pointed out, “After my big brother and Song Yu’s matters, and also Chengyue and Dongge’s matters, my family’s tolerance had sky-rocketed. They will be shocked at first, but I don’t think this is something they cannot accept. Especially since you are Youxuan’s mother — if they can’t accept you, who in the world can they accept?”

Ruan Danchen was still hesitant. “Give me some time to brace myself; then, we’ll tell them.”

“What are you afraid of?” Qi Chenglin questioned, raising an eyebrow.

“Previously, you told them that my mother had remarried, but the truth is that she merely lives with the Shen family — to this day, she never officially entered the family. I don’t believe that your family won’t mind that. After all, we did lie to them. I’m afraid that they would be even more furious,” Ruan Danchen confessed, “I’m afraid that they won’t accept me; that they won’t agree to us being together.”

Qi Chengzhi stared deep into her eyes. Ironically, he was delighted with her concerns. “If they don’t agree, I won’t register our engagement behind their backs — that would be too irresponsible of me. Besides, if they don’t approve of you from the beginning, this would only make matters worse. It would make you miserable when with my family. I don’t think you would agree to that either.”

Ruan Danchen nodded. She looked up to see his charming face. She was astonished by how well he knew her. His dark, shining pupils stared deep into her soul — he looked exceedingly serious.

Qi Chenglin resumed, “So if I don’t get their blessing, I will never marry anyone in this life. If they don’t approve of you, they’ll have to see me stay single forever and watch Youxuan grow up without a mother his whole life. I’m already 33 — sooner or later, they’ll realize I can’t drag this on any longer. For Youxuan, they’ll know they can’t let me drag this on.”

“…” To Ruan Danchen, his words sounded like he was going rogue. It was as if he had nothing to lose.

“Do you trust me?” Qi Chenglin asked abruptly, “If we’re not bound by a marriage certificate, will you still be confident in this relationship?”

“Yes,” Ruan Danchen stated confidently. She gazed at Qi Chenglin’s handsome face. There were two thin lines of wrinkles extending from the corner of his eyes, making him appear especially mature and reliable.

He had a high nose bridge, a defined jawline, and angular facial features. He appeared stern — not exactly the warm and gentle type — but that was the kind of man that Ruan Danchen felt she could trust.

He was that dependable a man.

“I would believe anything you say. I know that you will only promise things that you know you can accomplish, so no matter what you say, I’ll believe you. Even without a marriage certificate, I’ll gladly be with you for the rest of my life. You said you will never let me suffer. I will always be with you. I believe that you won’t fall for anyone else,” Ruan Danchen declared, staring at Qi Chenglin earnestly.

Hearing her words, his stern lips melted into a warm smile. His gaze landed tenderly on her face.

Ruan Danchen blushed. Wrapped in his embrace, she gently circled her arms around his waist — her soft hands pressing gently on the small of his back. Subconsciously, her hands started rubbing against his clothes.

“For those who have gotten married and have a marriage certificate, divorce will still be inevitable if they lose interest in one another. However, you, Qi Chenglin, already see me as your wife. Even if we don’t have a marriage certificate, I know you will never do anything to hurt me, so why would I feel insecure?” A tender smile spread across Ruan Danchen’s face. Her smile even carried a hint of mischievousness, making Qi Chenglin’s heart throbbed.

His gratitude toward her unconditional trust could not be put into words. He was genuinely moved.

In spite of her believing that she could never be good enough for him, she still stayed with him earnestly without saying a word. The truth was, she never thought she would be able to marry him.

Qi Chenglin’s heart suddenly ached for her — from young, she had never had a family.

In a soft, tender voice, he assured, “This is merely speculation — Grandma still wants other great-grandchildren beside Youxuan. She wishes to see my big brother and me, and Chengji and Chengyue have more and more great-grandchildren for her.”

With a resolute expression and a tender yet stern gaze, he declared, “Ruan Danchen, in this life, I, Qi Chenglin, will only marry you. I will give you a complete family.”

Ruan Danchen’s nose stung, her chest felt stuffy and she felt like choking. She never expected Qi Chenglin to say something so sweet and touching.

How could this man be so perfect!

She could not wrap her head around why he would fall for someone like her.

He knew perfectly well that that night was all part of a scheme, yet he never blamed it on her. On the contrary, he even allowed her to spend time with Youxuan and to be with him. Now, he even wanted to give her a home.

Her eyes stung but she refused to cry. She buried her face in his chest and hugged him tightly.

Qi Chenglin looked down and pecked her forehead and between her brows. Then, he leaned in and landed a kiss on her soft lips.

With his searing lips still pressed against hers, he assured, “Don’t worry. I’ve never planned to hide this from my family forever. If I want to marry you, I’ll inevitably have to disclose the incident from seven years ago and the fact that you are Youxuan’s mother. If you are still afraid, I can wait. Whenever you’re ready, I’ll go with you together.”

Ruan Danchen nodded silently. Her cheek was rested on his chest. Seeing her meek and spiritless appearance, his heart ached.

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