My Arranged Marriage Partner Has Two Faces 41p2

Chapter 41 p2

Only he and Qin Yun knew about this matter. He had specifically instructed Qin Yun not to tell anyone, so as not to ruin the surprise.

Zhong Yuxiao didn’t miss the flash of panic on Xi Shi’s face and suddenly had an idea. “You followed me?”

The day he went to the strawberry farm, Xi Shi first inexplicably asked him if he wanted to have dinner together, then put on a nightgown and stockings to seduce him… The more Zhong Yuxiao thought about it, the more plausible his theory seemed.

He grabbed Xi Shi, who was about to run. “Confess and be lenient, resist and be fucked. Be honest.”

“…”

Xi Shi had no choice but to recount his suspicions at the time. They were practically an old married couple now, and talking about those anxious and flustered thoughts was inevitably embarrassing.

“I just wanted to see who you were rejecting me for.”

Who knew his rival in love would be strawberries?

Xi Shi was on the verge of tears. If he had known Zhong Yuxiao was preparing a surprise for him, he would never have offered himself up, not only being thoroughly fucked, but also having cross-dressing become a permanent part of his dark history. Now Zhong Yuxiao would tease him about stockings from time to time.

Zhong Yuxiao couldn’t help but laugh. He never thought he could eat the grass because of Xi Shi’s assumptions. “What should I say about you, Young Master Xi? Do you have so little confidence in your own charm?”

He was usually so confident, acting like he was the most handsome man in the world.

“This is different.”

He had confidence in himself, but he didn’t believe that the promiscuous Zhong Yuxiao would be faithful to him. Ultimately, it was due to his childhood experiences.

Zhong Yuxiao didn’t like him dwelling on the past and changed the subject. “You ruined my surprise, you have to compensate me.”

Xi Shi slowly typed a question mark. “Wasn’t the surprise for me?”

Since it was for me, why do you need compensation?

Zhong Yuxiao persisted. “You made me feel unaccomplished, severely damaging my self-confidence. If you don’t compensate me, I might develop a surprise phobia, and you won’t get any surprises in the future.”

One compensation, in exchange for countless surprises in the future, he had dug a pit and was waiting for Xi Shi to jump in.

Wasn’t this the ultimate scheme?

Xi Shi couldn’t resist the temptation of surprises. “What kind of compensation do you want?”

Zhong Yuxiao smiled, wrapped his arms around his neck, and whispered a few words in his ear. Xi Shi’s lips twitched, his ears burning. “You’re a pervert!”

The photographer arrived early and set up the equipment in the strawberry greenhouse.

They arrived late. Zhong Yuxiao got out of the car carrying a bag when Xi Shi stopped him. “Don’t take that down there.”

“Are you going back on your word?”

“…No.” Xi Shi took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself. “Take it after the photoshoot.”

“Shy?” Before Xi Shi could get angry, Zhong Yuxiao quickly put down the bag, got out of the car, and greeted the photographer from afar. “Let’s go, everyone is waiting for us.”

Xi Shi had no choice but to suppress his anger and follow him.

It was strawberry season, and for better photos, the plastic covers on some of the strawberries had been removed. Bright red strawberries hung among the leaves, their fragrance strong.

Zhong Yuxiao discussed the photoshoot location with the photographer while feeding Xi Shi strawberries.

Mm, sweet and sour, delicious.

Xi Shi licked his lips. “One more.”

Zhong Yuxiao fed him another one.

The photographer and the others smiled at this scene. “Mr. Zhong and his partner have such a good relationship.”

As expected, wealthy families were more likely to breed true love.

Zhong Yuxiao picked up a strawberry casually. “I’m used to feeding him.”

Why did that sound so strange?

Xi Shi couldn’t swallow the strawberry in his mouth. “I don’t want anymore, stop feeding me.”

“Okay.” After the photographer left, Zhong Yuxiao suddenly leaned closer. “I’ll feed you strawberries after the photoshoot.”

Xi Shi had a feeling he was up to no good, and as expected, Zhong Yuxiao lowered his voice and added meaningfully, “And other things.”

Xi Shi: “…”

He knew it.

The outfits for the photoshoot were prepared in advance, three sets in total. The first was a casual, countryside style, mainly for capturing their interaction while picking strawberries. The photographer only had one request – be natural.

No need to look at the camera, no need to pose. They simply squatted among the strawberry plants and chatted.

“When I was young, my mother would take me to pick strawberries every year. Sometimes I couldn’t tell whether I liked eating strawberries or missed the days when she was still around.”

Even though he could go to many places after growing up, and could drive to pick strawberries anytime, he had never gone back.

“There’s no need to distinguish. You can like eating strawberries, and you can also continue to miss her.” Zhong Yuxiao said seriously. “Xi Shi, you can do whatever you want, like whatever you like, but remember one thing, don’t try to top me.”

His touching moment was instantly ruined.

Xi Shi rolled his eyes inwardly, forcing a smile. “If we weren’t taking photos, I would really beat you up.”

“Make up after a fight? I think that’s feasible.”

Thank you, I don’t think so.

Xi Shi was a bit curious. “Why did you think of bringing me here?”

Other people proposed at revolving restaurants, with candlelit dinners and violin music, romantic and beautiful. But with Zhong Yuxiao, it became picking strawberries at a farm.

It wasn’t that picking strawberries was bad, it was just too simple and unromantic.

Zhong Yuxiao plucked a strawberry from the stem. “Perhaps I want to become the most important person to you, after your mother.”

He wanted to enter Xi Shi’s heart, accompany him like family, and build a stronger and more intimate relationship.

Perhaps even before his feelings became clear, his subconscious had already started planning for this.

The young master was touched, but he didn’t show it, saying deliberately, “You forgot about Grandpa.”

This time, Xi Shi didn’t correct his form of address, and Zhong Yuxiao decided to forgive him for putting him in third place. “Then I’ll reluctantly become the third most important person in your life.”

The first set of photos was quickly finished. The remaining two sets were business attire and formal wear.

Xi Shi changed into the prepared clothes, the same as what he usually wore to work.

Xi Shi asked sincerely, “Is it really appropriate for us to take pictures in a strawberry greenhouse dressed like this?”

They didn’t look like they were here for a photoshoot, but rather a business acquisition.

“It’s appropriate, what’s inappropriate about it?” Zhong Yuxiao waved his hand grandly. “Man, I’ve booked this entire strawberry greenhouse for you.”

Xi Shi: “…”

This photoshoot was truly unbearable.

“I never realized you were such a drama queen.” Xi Shi muttered inwardly.

Zhong Yuxiao’s eyes flickered but didn’t say anything.

They posed according to the photographer’s instructions. The first few pictures were normal, hugging, gazing at each other, quite romantic if you ignored the strawberry greenhouse background.

Suddenly, the photographer instructed a slightly strange pose, asking Zhong Yuxiao to kneel on one knee.

Xi Shi’s first reaction was to refuse, but unexpectedly, Zhong Yuxiao knelt down without hesitation, holding his hand.

“Get up, there’s no need to take this kind of picture.”

Zhong Yuxiao had his pride, he wouldn’t compromise, even if it was to express his love.

“There is.”

Zhong Yuxiao tightened his grip on his hand, rubbing the gold ring on his ring finger. “Xi Shi.”

He said his name seriously.

The photographer and the others remained silent. Xi Shi looked at him and suddenly realized something was wrong. Kneeling on one knee was usually done during a proposal.

His mind went blank as he stared at Zhong Yuxiao.

“When you said it was different, I didn’t fully understand, but I felt like I should do something.”

When did he say it was different?

He remembered.

It was when he was exposed for following him. He told Zhong Yuxiao his suspicions, and when Zhong Yuxiao said he had no confidence in himself, he said it was different.

“I think I should give you more security, let you know that you’re my only choice, so—”

Zhong Yuxiao took a deep breath. He had never been so nervous, baring his heart to someone. “Xi Shi, will you marry me?”

Fuck!
Fuck, fuck, fuck!

Xi Shi opened his mouth, speechless, wanting to laugh and cry at the same time.

A lover was a flower growing from your rib, rooted in your heart, flourishing with love.

He thought he had seen through fickle love and would never be able to cultivate a flower in his lifetime.

But he met Zhong Yuxiao.

“I do.”

I fucking do!

Xi Shi pulled him up forcefully, hugged him, and kissed him.

Just then, a large group of people suddenly poured into the greenhouse, led by Xi Chongyang, Zhong Fu, and Zhong Mu. You Jiayu, Xu Linfeng, and their friends were all there.

Even Zhong Zhili, who was supposed to be on a business trip, was called back.

Everyone was smiling, offering their blessings.

“A spur-of-the-moment decision, so we had to change the photoshoot plan.”

Originally, they were only supposed to take photos in formal wear. The casual countryside style and the business attire were added temporarily to stall for time, waiting for everyone to arrive.

“Why?”

“A proposal should be grand, with parents and friends present.”

Xi Shi was speechless.

He didn’t expect Zhong Yuxiao to plan so much because of his words, gathering everyone in such a short time, just to give him a grand proposal.

Xi Shi was still in a daze, his insecurities about their relationship gradually erased by Zhong Yuxiao.

Xi Chongyang looked at them lovingly, advising, “Take good care of each other, support each other.”

Zhong Yuxiao said seriously, “I’ll take good care of him, Grandpa, don’t worry.”

Zhong Fu and Zhong Mu also gave their blessings, and Zhong Yuxiao nudged Xi Shi. “Shouldn’t you change your form of address now?”

Xi Shi was silent for a moment, then softly said, “Dad, Mom.”

“Good, good.” Zhong Mu was overjoyed, holding his hand and praising him repeatedly. “Now I have another son.”

Zhong Fu was more reserved, but he also had a smile on his face.

Zhong Yuxiao’s proposal was so sudden that everyone was still in a daze. The photoshoot for the third set of clothes, the actual wedding photos, had to be postponed until the evening.

“We’re really taking photos at night?” Xi Shi asked incredulously.

What puzzled him even more was that the location was changed to their home.

Zhong Yuxiao came out carrying a large bowl of washed strawberries. “That’s right, go change, your clothes are on the bed.”

Xi Shi went into the bedroom and came out after a few seconds, his voice faint. “Are you sure those clothes on the bed are for me?”

“I’m sure, they’re custom-made for you. How can we not take wedding photos in a wedding dress?”

What he had prepared for Xi Shi was a custom-made white wedding dress.

Zhong Yuxiao wiped his hands and took out a camera. “I’m the photographer tonight, so wear it boldly, don’t worry, no one else will see these photos.”

Xi Shi: “…”

“By the way, remember to wear the little toys we bought today after you change. That’s the compensation you promised me.”

“Zhong Yuxiao, you really are a pervert!!”

Ten minutes later, the grumbling Xi Shi, wearing a white wedding dress, a cat-ear headband, and a bell around his neck, walked into Zhong Yuxiao’s lens.

Zhong Yuxiao’s breath hitched, his throat bobbing.

Mm, tonight he would eat strawberry-flavored Xi Kitty!