Chapter 462: Chapter 462

Qiao Xi was led to the riverfront by Su Tutu.

The riverfront was lined with towering skyscrapers, their spectacular neon lights highlighting the city’s unique splendor and bustling activity.

Streets bathed in vivid lights and the luxury of nightlife.

The street lights along the river were as bright as daylight.

The voices of the surrounding crowd were bustling, mixing with the churning river waves, like a symphony.

The wide river surface emitted a faint glow under the neon lights.

Heaven and earth seemed to glitter competitively.

Su Tutu gave a mysterious smile, "You’ll find out soon."

There were crew members from the program still shooting around them.

But no other guests were in sight.

Not even Shen Dang was anywhere to be seen.

And she didn’t know where he had gone.

"It’s all so secretive," Qiao Xi said, scrutinizing Su Tutu, trying to read her emotions from her face.

Unfortunately, Su Tutu didn’t show any giveaway.

Qiao Xi probed, "Does the crew have another task they won’t let me know about?"

Or was Su Tutu supposed to complete some task alone?

Qiao Xi’s imagination was running a bit wild.

"Don’t be in a hurry; you’ll know soon," Su Tutu said, not divulging anything for fear of slipping up and being discovered by Qiao Xi.

Her secrecy was impeccable.

Su Tutu glanced at the time, pulled a scarf from her pocket, and flicked it out, "Come on, close your eyes."

Qiao Xi was baffled, "???"

Was she really prepared?

Under Qiao Xi’s puzzled yet bright gaze, Su Tutu boldly stated, "Since it must be kept secret, adequate preparations are necessary."

"...Are you afraid I’ll peek?"

Qiao Xi couldn’t figure out what Su Tutu was up to.

Was this rigor really necessary?

Su Tutu nodded emphatically, "Yes, I’m afraid you’ll peek. Hurry up and close your eyes!"

If she saw now, there would be no surprise left.

Qiao Xi smiled helplessly, "Alright."

Qiao Xi closed her eyes, feeling the cool sensation on her skin, and reflexively opened her eyes to darkness.

Su Tutu tied the scarf behind her head.

Then waved her hand in front of Qiao Xi, scrutinizing her eyes, "You can’t see now, right?"

Qiao Xi, unenthused, said, "Can’t see."

"Don’t fool me, okay?"

She was indeed very meticulous.

Qiao Xi replied resignedly, "I’m not fooling you."

"Hehe, that’s good then."

Su Tutu was relieved. The most update n0vels are published on NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt

But that wasn’t all; Su Tutu then put wireless headphones in Qiao Xi’s ears and played a song for her.

Was she afraid of her getting bored from not seeing anything?

Su Tutu held Qiao Xi’s hand, shoulder against hers, "Sis, I’ll be with you. Don’t be scared."

Qiao Xi, of course, wasn’t scared, and Su Tutu certainly wouldn’t betray her.

But her behavior tonight was obviously quite abnormal.

It was unclear what she intended to do.

Qiao Xi was quite curious.

Might as well go with the flow.

Qiao Xi didn’t think about tearing off the blindfold on her eyes.

"I’m not scared, but can you change the song for me?"

"Don’t ask for too much."

A luxurious cruise ship slowly docked at the River Pier.

Su Tutu’s eyes brightened.

Oh wow, here it comes!

"Let’s go," Su Tutu guided Qiao Xi forward while watching the path and checking Qiao Xi’s steps, "Walk straight, boldly step forward."

Blinded, her other senses were heightened; surrounded by tourists talking, Qiao Xi didn’t notice anything particular, focusing on her steps as she followed Su Tutu’s directions.

Su Tutu instructed her to stop, and she stopped, to go downstairs, and she went.

"Good, step forward, take a longer stride bravely."

Hearing this, Qiao Xi boldly stepped forward and, supported by Su Tutu, steadied herself upon the cruise ship.

Qiao Xi felt nothing underfoot, just a stronger whiff of the river scent.

She kept walking, guided by Su Tutu, and soon smelled the delicate fragrance of fresh flowers, very refreshing.

It seemed like a long walk.

Qiao Xi steadied her spirits and asked Su Tutu, "Have we not arrived yet?"

"We’re here." Su Tutu removed the headphones from her ears and whispered, "Count to twenty then you can open your eyes."

For no reason, she felt nervous.

Qiao Xi exhaled softly.

Su Tutu let go of her hand and turned to run back, making no sound.

Qiao Xi counted to twenty and quickly unfastened the scarf.

Her vision gradually clarified, and she saw a double door in front, a familiar photographer to her right, and behind...

Qiao Xi was suddenly taken aback, realizing she was on a cruise ship.

Qiao Xi semi-guessed what might be happening, with a mix of anticipation and nervousness, she clenched her hand, her delicate eyebrows and eyes subtly displaying indescribable emotions.

Seeing that Qiao Xi hadn’t moved, the photographer softly reminded, "Teacher Qiao, won’t you push the door?"

The entire crew knew what Boss Shen was up to and happily helped set up the scene, all but Qiao Xi was in the dark.

The photographer was also excited to witness tonight’s event.

Qiao Xi stared directly at the door, a sliver of light through the door gap suggesting another world outside, waiting for her to push open the door and explore that world.

Qiao Xi took a deep breath before pushing the door open.

The wind was strong, blowing her dress and hair.

Qiao Xi didn’t hesitate much and walked forward.

In the expansive view before her, she saw the deck surrounded by abundant fresh flowers and balloons.

Walking past the floral path, she saw Shen Dang standing on a round platform.

Behind him was a circular arch made of different colored flowers, with their enlarged photo on a white backdrop surrounded by decorative lights twinkling like stars.

It was a romantic and beautiful scene.

Suddenly, one could guess what was about to happen.

Honestly, in such a setting, observing the surrounding decorations seemed almost amusing to Qiao Xi.

At that moment, she felt kind of nervous, yet not.

Shen Dang was waiting for her, not far away.

The man’s peach-blossom eyes had been locked on her since she appeared.

Qiao Xi could feel his intense, fiery gaze causing her heart to flutter.

That heat rose to her face, flushing into a blush.

Before Qiao Xi even reached Shen Dang, he had swiftly walked towards her.

His steps seemed somewhat impatient.

Seeing this, Qiao Xi halted to wait for him to come close.

Shen Dang lifted her hand, his gaze landing on her exquisitely stunning face, "Why are you walking so slowly?"

Instead, he seemed a bit aggrieved.

Qiao Xi gave him a look, her expression inscrutable, "You think I’m walking slowly?"

Facing such a situation for the first time, she needed a moment for mental preparation, didn’t she?

To be honest, she was somewhat nervous, and her calm demeanor wasn’t genuine but her acting skill.

"How could I possibly think that?"