Rebirth: It's Not You, It's Me

"Humph, Brother Che, you did it on purpose."

"You can call me husband from now on."

"Calling me husband is so cheesy. I can't do that."

"Then call me brother."

"It's a bit corny!" I continued to refuse.

"That makes Brother Che the same as everyone else. Our relationship is different from everyone else's and needs to be differentiated."

"You attach great importance to the sense of ceremony!"

"That is required."

"Then I'll call you Brother Che in front of outsiders, and when we're together, I'll call you Brother."

Seeing me compromise, Yu Che also readily accepted it. "Okay, I agree."

"Brother, let's go out for a while. You don't need me to prepare anything, but at least I need to prepare the engagement ring!"

"Okay, I'll drive you out."

The two of us went to a large shopping mall and spent half a day choosing a simple style with a wide ring arm inlaid with a one-carat diamond.

Tried it for size. Paid.

Yu Che said excitedly: "Soon, we are really going to get engaged soon."

"Yes, be nice to me."

After hearing what I said, Yu Che also hugged me and said, "I will definitely treat you well, and always treat you well."

"I believe you."

The two held hands and went around every store in the mall.

"Brother Che, what do you think should be placed as a souvenir?"

"I have prepared the souvenirs."

"I haven't prepared the souvenirs for my friends here yet!"

"I have also prepared yours and have delivered it to your house."

"What are the souvenirs?"

"Girls' items include perfume, lipstick, chocolate, bird's nest, and scented tablets. They are packaged in red leather handbags."

"The boys have prepared cigarettes, tea, chocolate, honey, pocket thermos, and acrylic box packaging."

"It's hard to find a boyfriend who is truly caring and considerate." I exclaimed happily.

"I know it's hard to find you, but you have to treat me well and not abandon me, okay?"

"I know, I know."

After walking around for a long time and not knowing what I needed, I bought an engagement ring. Then, I felt bad for Yu Che because he was so good to me, so I bought him a watch. It cost me a lot of money, and I actually felt a little painful.

"Let's go back later tomorrow. Otherwise, there will be so many people at home asking me all kinds of questions. I won't know what to say. It's awkward."

"Okay! We just need to be home before dinner tomorrow. After all, our classmates and friends are going, and it won't be good if we're not home."

"Sure. I can go back and pick up Song Wan and Jin Lin from the airport on the way home."

"no problem."

The next afternoon, we started to head back, picking up my two good friends and some of Yu Che's good friends at the airport.

Of course, there was not enough space in the car, so Yu Che’s driver drove a business car to take the others back to their home, and Yu Che drove us back to my home.

After arriving home, Song Wan said, "I said I would come to your house last year, but you were away filming. I finally came this time."

Jin Lin said, "Luo Luo, I know your family is well off, but I didn't expect it to be so well off. Your old home, which you rarely live in, is also a villa. It's really luxurious!"

"Hehe...it's all thanks to my parents."

"Come in quickly, the food is ready." The old aunt's voice came from behind.

"I got it, auntie!" I said as I led Song Wan and Jin Lin into the house.

"You're getting engaged tomorrow, so today is going to be such a blast?"

"Maybe the customs are different. I'm not too sure. It's my first engagement and I have no experience." I said.

"What a mouth you have! By the way, your engagement is really a big deal, it coincides with other people's weddings."

“Not really. People set off fireworks at their weddings.” As soon as the words fell, fireworks soared into the sky, brilliant and incomparable.

"Whatever you say, it will come true!"

"Auntie, do you set off fireworks at an engagement?"

"Other families didn't let it go, but Yu Che's family sent it to you, saying that Yu Che wanted to give you enough face and a sense of ceremony. We don't understand what a sense of ceremony is."

"Isn't this just being the first to stick my head out? What will happen to other people in the village when they get engaged in the future? I'd rather not have this face." I muttered.

"What did you say?" The old aunt asked without hearing clearly what I mumbled.

"Nothing. Hehe..."

"Yu Che also brought over everything we use to entertain guests, including the paper cups that were sent by their family."

"This is not a good idea. It's as if our family can't afford anything." I asked in confusion.

"It's nothing. Your parents prepared a large red envelope for your engagement. And your dowry will be very large in the future. Don't worry. They are doing this because they care about you."

"That's not good either. I'll transfer the money to him tomorrow."

"You two should discuss it. It all belongs to you two anyway."

I arranged for Song Wan and Jin Lin, and the food came. I looked at the seafood on the table and wondered how I could finish it, so I called Jiao, Junjun, Meng Meizi, Yuxiao, and Liu Ting. Soon everyone came. When they saw the seafood on the table, they were also shocked.

Palm-length prawns, hairy crabs, king crabs, Boston lobsters, salmon, and some stir-fried vegetables.

"What a generous deal!" Junjun was also a little surprised.

"Eat quickly, it will get cold and taste bad." Everyone started eating. While everyone was eating, I introduced them to everyone.

"You must take good care of my two friends tomorrow!" I told my childhood friend.

After the meal, I gave the clothes I bought to my mother, and she distributed them to the family members.

"Luo Luo, can you try on your dress for us to see?"

"That's fine. I haven't seen it yet."

I opened the closet and saw the dress was already hanging in the closet. I took out the dress and started trying it on. It was a simple new Chinese style, a bright red two-piece dress. Inside was a red printed cheongsam, and outside was a short jacket. There were also accessories on the waist. A pair of red high heels.

My uncle also brought the makeup team for tomorrow's event home.

I changed my clothes, took a shower, and lay on the bed. Some people gave me facial care, some did finger manicures, and some did toe manicures.

And take out the hair accessories to be worn tomorrow.

"Beautiful lady, tomorrow, your makeup will be in Chinese style. We will need to give you a try to see if you are satisfied. If not, we can change it at any time."

"it is good."

"We mainly use red as the color for nail polish. Look at these pictures, which one do you like?" he said as he took out an album.

"Just this red one with gold embellishments is fine, no need for diamonds."

"Okay. What about the toenails?"

"Just a solid cherry color would be fine."

"Okay, let's get started."

"Luo Luo, you are enjoying this too much, door-to-door service, engagement is more enjoyable than other people's weddings."

"Pain and happiness."

"Why are you suffering?" Junjun rolled his eyes at me.

"It takes a long time to do my nails, and I have to lie down for a long time."

"These are little things. They will be over in a moment."

"The pile on the ground are souvenirs. You can take a look and take whichever you like."

"Can I choose the souvenirs myself?" Jin Lin asked what was in her mind.

"If others can't do it, can you guys do it? Just pick it."

Soon, Song Wan's excited voice was heard. "International brand perfume, brand lipstick."

"They were all prepared by Yu Che. I didn't see them. Are the lipstick shades all the same? Open a few and take a look. If they are different, just pick the one you like."