A BITTER LIFE

PART 12

FLASHBACK

Under the tree, two people lay down while admiring the beauty of the sky. "Love, when we get married, how many dumplings do you want us to have?" asked a man lying next to his companion. "Hmmp, as many as my Baobao can handle."

"A lot."

"Alright, many, many dumplings," and they both laughed.

Yibo and Zhan grew up together, and because their parents were best friends, they decided to marry the two when they grew up, a decision that Yibo and Zhan agreed to because they loved each other since they knew what love means and knew they were destined to be together.

Their official engagement was when Zhan was 12 years old, while Yibo was 15 years old.

Currently, they are both in college. Yibo is in his 4th year, while Zhan is in his 2nd year.

Yibo: "Love, I have something to show you."

"What is it?" Zhan asked curiously.

"It's a surprise, love. Come on" Yibo said, pulling Zhan along. "Wait, love, won't they look for us at home?" Zhan asked worriedly.

Yibo: "I already told your mom we were going somewhere."

Zhan: "Okay."

"Mom, Zhan and I are going out. We might be home late, but don't worry, I won't let anything happen to him. Thanks." Yibo said without waiting for Zhan's mom's reply and continued to pull Zhan toward the parking lot.

Meanwhile.

Sebastian: "Oh, why, honey?"

Lara: "Ah, Yibo messaged that he and Zhan are going somewhere."

"Where are they going?" Liying who had just entered the kitchen asked. She never liked hearing that Yibo and Zhan were together.

"Your brother and Yibo are going somewhere" Her mom replied. "Mom, why did you let him go? It's getting late" Liying said angrily. Her mother looked at her before speaking. "Yes, I know it's getting late, but Yibo is with him. I know he won't let anything happen to your brother."

"Even so, mom, that's the problem with you. You trust Yibo too much" Liying said angrily. "What's your problem? They're getting married anyway. It's not wrong to trust Yibo, especially since I've known him since he was a child."

"Whatever" Liying replied, rolling her eyes.

When Liying entered her room, she screamed like she was out of her mind, but since her room was soundproof, her parents couldn't hear what she was saying. "I really hate him. Why haven't you died yet, Xiao Zhan? I hope you die, you're a curse in my life" she shouted.

Elsewhere. When they were close to their destination, Yibo stopped his car. "Love, what's happening? Is there something wrong with the car?" Zhan asked in rapid succession, feeling confused.

"No problem, love, but I want you to wear this before we get to our destination" Yibo said, putting a blindfold on Zhan. "Do you trust me?"

"With my whole life. Yes" Zhan replied, and Yibo smiled, kissing Zhan's hand before starting the car again.

"We're here," Yibo said, getting out of the car and carrying Zhan bridal style. "When I count to three, take off your blindfold, okay?" Zhan nodded.

"1, 2, 3." Zhan's eyes widened when he removed the blindfold and looked at Yibo as if to ask what it meant. But instead of answering, Yibo stepped behind Zhan and hugged him.

"Since the day we got engaged, I started building this. It took a while because my company’s earnings were slow," Yibo explained while Zhan, still in his embrace, waited for him to continue.

"I started a company, but my parents don't know, and I'm not running it now since I still need to finish my studies" Yibo explained, which surprised Zhan even more.

"Since our parents decided to marry us, I've been planning how to support us without relying on our families because I want everything I provide for you and our future dumplings to come from my hard work. I love you so much, Zhan, and I'll do everything for you," Yibo said. Zhan couldn't help but cry as he listened to Yibo.

"I built this house so that when we get married, we’ll have a place to live. I know our parents will give us a house, but I thought it would be better if the house we live in comes from me, love" Yibo added.

Not knowing what to say, Zhan hugged Yibo tightly and cried.

"I didn't know you had so many plans for us, love, while I hadn't thought of any of this," Zhan said, feeling ashamed.

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