Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside-Chapter 914: Marriage Proposal

Gu Jinli looked at him: "So you dared to be so bold, coming over during the day."

Qin San Lang nodded: "Yeah, I came to see you."

He said it so matter-of-factly that Gu Jinli was at a loss for words, and replied somewhat irritably, "What’s there to see about me? Didn’t you just see me last night."

When it came to the words "last night," both of them paused, and then their faces involuntarily flushed.

Qin San Lang’s body was a bit stiff. Looking at the food on the table, he picked up a piece of the pancake she had half-eaten, took a bite, and said, "It’s pretty good. There’s still a lot left. Are you full?"

Gu Jinli was a bit puzzled. Why was he suddenly talking about food?

She nodded and said, "I’m full."

Brother Cheng brought a lot of things over, and she ate more than half, so she was quite full.

Qin San Lang sat down, took another bite of the pancake, and finally asked the question he most wanted to ask: "Were you scared by me?"

Huh?

Gu Jinli was stunned. Was he referring to his sudden kiss last night?

"I didn’t mean to do that, but I just couldn’t help it at the moment." He explained, he had liked her for a long time and always cherished her, never intending to offend her. But after all, he was a young man full of vigor, and when faced with the girl he liked, he would impulsively do what he wanted.

After listening, Gu Jinli looked at his face trying to act calm while biting into the pancake, and laughed, "I wasn’t scared."

It was just a kiss; what’s the big deal?

Hearing this, Qin San Lang finally dared to look her in the eye: "Really?"

Seeing that he visibly relaxed, Gu Jinli smiled and nodded, "Of course it’s true. You think I stayed in bed until late today because I was scared by you last night? I wasn’t. I was just sleepy and wanted to sleep."

She added, "The thunderstorm was so loud last night that I only managed to fall asleep when it was almost dawn."

It’s not because you were unable to sleep that you stayed in bed today.

Hearing this, Qin San Lang felt quite relieved that Xiao Yu wasn’t scared by him.

He finished the pancake in his hand, drank some water, and wiped his hands with the cloth on the table, then turned and walked towards her.

Gu Jinli was startled: "Stop right there."

Qin San Lang laughed but didn’t stop. Instead, he continued toward her, reached out, and held her hand, saying, "I won’t do anything. I just wanted to tell Xiao Yu, I was really happy you didn’t reject me last night."

Gu Jinli’s face felt a bit hot, so she asked him, "How happy?"

Qin San Lang leaned closer and said, "So happy I couldn’t sleep."

Constantly thinking about you.

Gu Jinli was stunned, holding a fruit in her hand and looking at him. Did this guy already know she stayed in bed late because she couldn’t sleep last night?

Qin San Lang’s smile grew deeper. Xiao Yu’s dazed look was so cute. He gently held her hand again and reminded her, "Eat the fruit. It was hard to come by."

At this time of year, it’s even rarer to get fruit than in winter. He went through quite an effort to get her a dozen or so. Though not very sweet, it would satisfy her craving.

With a crunch, Gu Jinli took a bite of the fruit, chewed a few times, then suddenly glared at him and said, "Where did you learn this?!"

Qin San Lang frowned, "Learn what?"

Gu Jinli gritted her teeth, "Don’t play dumb. Have you kissed other girls before? Otherwise, how do you know how!"

Quite proficient!

Upon hearing this, Qin San Lang burst into laughter, tapped her nose with the pad of his index finger, and said, "I’ve only kissed you. As for how I know, it must be instinct."

Instinct?

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinli quickly lowered her head and gnawed on the fruit in her hand. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Seeing her face blushing and avoiding his gaze by eating the fruit, Qin San Lang laughed more joyfully. He leaned closer and said, "Don’t eat too fast. There’s more fruit. I’ll bring you some tonight."

He was so close that his breath fell on her face, making her cheeks even hotter. In the end, feeling annoyed and shy, she looked up to glare at him, but because he was so close, her nose almost bumped into his, almost kissing again.

Both of them froze, staring blankly at each other.

A sound of footsteps approached; it was Brother Cheng.

Qin San Lang reluctantly stood up straight, looked towards the door, and asked the arriving Brother Cheng, "Is your big sister back so soon?"

Brother Cheng shook his head, "No, big sis went to Aunt Luo’s house. It’s time. Brother San Lang should leave now."

Brother Cheng’s elder brother had said if Brother San Lang asked him to keep watch so he could meet with Second Sister, he should only let them be together for a quarter of an hour, no longer.

Now that a quarter of an hour had passed, he had come to bring the message.

Qin San Lang was somewhat helpless, but he knew that before marriage, he shouldn’t spend too much time alone with her. So he instructed her, "I’ll leave now. If you’re still sleepy, take another nap. Remember to get up for dinner in the evening, so you don’t go hungry."

Listening to his tolerant words, Gu Jinli laughed and asked him, "Sleeping all day, don’t you mind me being lazy?"

Qin San Lang shook his head, "I don’t mind. Xiao Yu is the most diligent."

Brother Cheng almost rolled his eyes. Big Brother was right; in Brother San Lang’s eyes, whatever Second Sister did was good.

Gu Jinli also laughed, the delight enveloping her whole being, and said to him, "Mm, I know. Go ahead without worry."

Only then did Qin San Lang turn to leave, but instead of leaving immediately, he went to meet Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui. Upon seeing them, he directly knelt down and said, "Uncle Dashan, Aunt Dashan, I admire Xiao Yu and would like to ask for her hand in marriage. I came to express my intentions to you and hope for your approval."

Originally, this matter should have been brought up after returning home, letting his grandfather discuss it with them first, formally bringing a matchmaker later with an official proposal.

But he couldn’t wait. He wanted to first get Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui’s consent. After making things clear with them, it would be easier for him to meet Xiao Yu at the residence.

Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui were a bit stunned by his actions, but soon snapped out of their surprise.

The couple laughed and helped Qin San Lang up, saying, "Why are you in such a hurry? If you are serious, you can have your grandfather come over and propose after your return. No need to rush over like this."

Everyone knows you’re good to Xiao Yu, and Xiao Yu isn’t going anywhere. Why the rush?

Despite saying that, Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui were actually quite pleased. San Lang’s deep care for Xiao Yu was good for her, and they were happy to see it.

Hearing this, Qin San Lang was very pleased. Uncle Dashan and Aunt Dashan had agreed. He immediately said, "It was rude of me."

He added, "Rest assured, as soon as I return, I’ll have my grandfather come over to formally propose."

Gu Dashan and Mrs. Cui naturally nodded in agreement, as San Lang was already their favored son-in-law choice. Seeing him so fond of Xiao Yu, they certainly wouldn’t make things difficult for him.

Gu Jinli quickly learned about this from Brother Cheng, and was flustered: "I’m so embarrassed, how can I face anyone in the next few days?"

Everyone is living under the same roof, and he just went off to propose to her parents like that. No matter how thick-skinned she was, she couldn’t handle it.