Chapter 521: Chapter 521

Shen Dang was pleased by her words and said lazily with a smile, "Honestly, haven’t you been eagerly waiting to marry me?"

He was climbing up the pole again.

Qiao Xi tapped her fingers on his chest, "Clearly, it’s you who’s been eager to marry me."

Shen Dang caught her hand, "So I’ve finally waited for this day."

Shen Dang took her hand and slid it under his shirt...

Qiao Xi withdrew her hand, "What are you doing?"

Such an improper old man.

Qiao Xi’s face heated up, and she put on a stern face, seriously saying, "You’ve been too much lately. I think we should still follow the doctor’s advice."

Shen Dang was indifferent, "I asked the doctor, and he said frequency doesn’t affect it."

Qiao Xi, "... When did you ask?"

Shen Dang raised an eyebrow, "The day we had a physical examination."

This man really is crafty— he went behind her back to ask the doctor such things.

She had to hand it to him.

Of course, Shen Dang wouldn’t jest about Qiao Xi’s health, his brows furrowed slightly, but he was very serious, "I’ve been clear-hearted and had few desires for so many years. It was only after meeting you that I started to think about such things. Shouldn’t I make up for it now?"

By the end, Boss Shen even managed to sound aggrieved.

How could she even respond to that?

Qiao Xi was too embarrassed to speak.

But in that aspect, Shen Dang did indeed consider her feelings, and she always found joy in it.

Qiao Xi felt she was really too intoxicated by passion.

"Not now, I have to go to the mall. Tutu is about to have a baby, I need to buy some things for the child."

She remained clear-headed and wasn’t bewitched by him.

Shen Dang was slightly resentful but still went with Qiao Xi.

Su Tutu’s pregnancy was advancing.

Qiao Xi and Xie Baola went together to visit Su Tutu.

They brought many clothes and toys when they visited.

On seeing them, Su Tutu almost cried, "Xixi, I can’t be your bridesmaid. It’s such a pity. Why not have another wedding ceremony?"

Qiao Xi almost laughed, "Don’t cry, pregnant women shouldn’t cry. And don’t feel bad, you’ll still be able to be Baola’s bridesmaid."

Su Tutu looked eagerly at Xie Baola, "Baola, when are you and Mr. Chen having your wedding?"

Xie Baola lifted the ring in her hand, "He proposed to me over the New Year. As for the wedding, it’ll have to wait at least until after you give birth."

Her face radiated a bright smile, and every curve and angle conveyed affection.

Su Tutu said excitedly, "He proposed to you?"

Qiao Xi also looked at Xie Baola.

She hadn’t heard Xie Baola mention this.

Xie Baola nodded, "Yes."

"That’s wonderful!" Su Tutu was truly happy for her and even happier that she could still be a bridesmaid.

Qiao Xi noticed that the diamond ring on Xie Baola’s finger was a different one. "Why didn’t you say anything, Baola?"

Xie Baola waved her hand lightly, "What’s there to say? I’ll definitely tell you when the wedding happens."

Su Tutu giggled, "Could it be you’re shy?"

"Me? Shy?" Xie Baola smirked, "If he didn’t propose to me, I was going to propose to him over the New Year."

But before she could act, Jiayan proposed to her on New Year’s Eve.

It seemed she had no reason not to.

At the Hong Kong Film Festival, when Jiayan braved the snow to find her, Xie Baola knew at that moment.

Su Tutu gave a thumbs up, "Awesome!"

That’s Director Xie for you!

Qiao Xi joined in with a smile, "It’s your style."

After having lunch with Su Tutu, who then needed to rest, Qiao Xi and Xie Baola left her place.

Xie Baola drove Qiao Xi home and took out a gift for Qiao Xi in the car, "This is for you."

"It’s a wedding gift from my dad."

"Please thank Uncle Xie."

Qiao Xi bowed in one direction.

Seeing her mischievous side, Xie Baola couldn’t help but laugh.

Then she solemnly said, "My dad is your dad. If Shen Dang ever bullies you, just say the word, and we’ll back you up."

Qiao Xi caressed the gift box, "I will."

After sending Qiao Xi home, Xie Baola went to find Jiayan.

That evening, Qiao Xi received a call from Jiayan.

In the absence of her own elders, as Qiao Xi’s brother and also a member of her natal family, Jiayan took the initiative to offer to give her away at her wedding.

Naturally, Qiao Xi didn’t refuse.

Shen Dang announced the wedding date half a month early in the circle.

In choosing between an indoor and outdoor wedding, Shen Dang chose the latter. Of course, he had asked Qiao Xi for her opinion beforehand.

The two were in perfect agreement.

Apart from Su Tutu, Qiao Xi had made several close friends in the circle. However, she only invited Xie Baola to be her bridesmaid.

Others who were good acquaintances within the circle were invited to attend the wedding.

On the eve of the wedding ceremony, Xie Baola came to the Four Seasons Cloud Top to stay with Qiao Xi.

According to tradition, the bride and groom shouldn’t see each other the night before the wedding.

At night, the two best friends lay on the same bed.

The soft light of the bedside lamp shone on them.

Xie Baola, lying on her side, remarked, "It feels like it’s been a long time since we’ve been ."

Many people go their separate ways when they grow up.

But they had been there for each other over many years.

From childhood playmates to youthful maidens, and now soon to be brides, they were ingrained in each other’s lives.

"Hard to believe you’re getting married."

Xie Baola still thought Qiao Xi was swept away by a boor.

When Qiao Xi and Shen Dang got their marriage certificate, she didn’t feel it much, but with the wedding tomorrow, she suddenly felt a sense of reluctance.

With a curved smile in her eyes, Qiao Xi said, "Eventually, you’ll also marry Brother Jiayuan."

Xie Baola raised an eyebrow and said proudly, "Then you’ll have to call me sister-in-law."

Qiao Xi teased her, "I don’t have to wait. I can call you sister-in-law now."

You’re joking with her, right?

Xie Baola began to tickle her.

The two laughed and played on the bed.

Suddenly, the phone rang.

Qiao Xi said to Xie Baola, "It’s Shen Dang’s call."

Xie Baola lazily flopped back onto the bed, "Then pick it up quickly, but no secret video calls."

She trusted Qiao Xi, but not Shen Dang at all.

Qiao Xi stepped onto the balcony to take Shen Dang’s call.

It was quiet on the other end, and Qiao Xi could hear Shen Dang’s breathing.

"Not yet." Qiao Xi pursed her lips. "Why aren’t you asleep?"

It was just another ordinary call, but for some reason, Qiao Xi felt nervous.

Was this a common emotion before a wedding?

"Yeah." Shen Dang’s low voice contained a soft laugh, "Can’t seem to fall asleep."

Qiao Xi puzzled, "Why?"

"I’m excited." Shen Dang paused, "Wife, I’m missing you." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NovᴇlFire(.)nᴇt

Qiao Xi stealthily glanced back into the bedroom, her voice as quiet as a whisper, "I miss you too."

Shen Dang, pleased by her voice, laughed joyously, then quickly subdued his mirth, "I really want to see you."