The Rationalist's Marriage

It was late at night when Qiu Yuening returned to China from Sydney. He went to the hospital during the day and then rested at home. He heard that Ding Ye had just returned from the beach, and he planned to go to the other party's apartment in the evening.

Before going out, he called Ding Ye: "Let's eat at your house tonight, I'll make it."

"I don't have anything left at home." Ding Ye didn't like to buy too much food at once. The refrigerator at home was empty when he went out the day before yesterday. "Why don't we go buy some together?"

This is more troublesome than eating outside, but after listening to his suggestion, Qiu Yuening was inexplicably looking forward to it, and there was a large supermarket next to Ding Ye's house, so it was only a few extra steps.

"Then I'll wait for you at the gate of the supermarket."

Ding Ye was still in the company. He had nothing to do at first, so he could leave early. He received a call from a client and said a few more words.Before leaving, he checked the time, guessing that Qiu Yuening should be here.

He drove back to the apartment and walked to the agreed place.The supermarket is located at the intersection of two main roads, in front of an open space with low flower beds.The figure standing by the flower bed is very conspicuous.

Not only Qiu Yuening with his back turned to him, but also another person.

Running into Qi Ran was purely a coincidence, Qiu Yuening was very surprised.Qi Ran should graduate this year, but it's not yet July, and the school is far away; even if he lives at his parents' house, it's not nearby.

I haven't seen him for two years, but Qi Ran has hardly changed. He still has a delicate face. He is wearing trendy clothes, necklaces and earrings, and is very fashionable.

"Yuening, are you getting married?"

Although he didn't know how he knew, Qiu Yuening remembered what he had discussed with Ding Ye on the phone, and nodded: "It's coming soon."

"Really..."

Qi Ran's expression became a little weird, as cautious as when he was chasing him.Qiu Yuening had been with him before and was familiar with his emotional expression.

Regret, or regret?

If he stood in front of him like this a year ago, Qiu Yuening might not be able to bear it, and would ask a question or two with concern, did you encounter something unhappy?

But now, he doesn't have any desire to communicate in depth.After that relationship was uprooted, his heart was once again covered with lush vegetation—even before dating Ding Ye, he was not overly indulged and stopped.

What happened to Qi Ran and that boy, or did he have a new lover, or did not go well, and became single again... Qiu Yuening didn't want to ask about these things at all.

"Are you waiting for someone?" Qi Ran asked again.

"Well, my boyfriend will come over in a while."

The conversation stopped, both Qiu Yuening and Qi Ran must be aware of the embarrassment.

What else can Qi Ran say, the words of blessing are scalding; making trouble for no reason?He doesn't even have that position.He comes from a wealthy family, and was raised by his parents since he was a child. He has what he wants, and this eloquent truly understands the meaning of "no place to be ashamed".

Ding Ye came from behind Qiu Yuening and couldn't hear their conversation clearly.

Regarding their past, Qiu Yuening did not elaborate, but through the information accidentally revealed by Feng Kaijuan's mother and son, combined with some observations in the past, Ding Ye has already pieced together the general story.

He walked to the two of them unhurriedly, and naturally stood beside Qiu Yuening, "Yuening."

"Did you just come?" Meeting his gaze, Qiu Yuening's expression was a little nervous, but he immediately relaxed.

"Ah."

Qi Ran was full of surprise: "You, aren't you Boss Ding?"

"Qi Ran, I haven't told you yet," Qiu Yuening introduced, "I'm dating Ding Ye now."

"No, it's impossible," Qi Ran's originally calm expression cracked, and his voice suddenly raised, "How did you get together?"

Qiu Yuening sounded uncomfortable, as if he had done something wrong to him.

"Mr. Qi," Ding Ye interjected, "Yue Ning has no obligation to report to you after the breakup." The tone was tinged with anger, without ups and downs but full of pressure.

Qi Ran was speechless, subconsciously looking at Qiu Yuening.

"Qi Ran, these are matters between me and Ding Ye." Qiu Yuening didn't deny Ding Ye's words, but stated it tactfully, "Sorry, we should go."

Maybe because of the cloudy sky, the sky is yellowish, but it looks clear, like the color of uncooked egg whites.

Qi Ran watched their backs disappear in the half-brightness, blending into the crowd.

It's almost time for dinner.

Qiu Yuening and Ding Ye tacitly did not mention what happened just now.But because of this little episode, the atmosphere between the two of them was not as relaxed as before, and they didn't want to speak much, and they just exchanged briefly about what to make for dinner in the supermarket.

"Can you fry fish?" Qiu Yuening took a piece of cod from the freezer.

"Ah."

There are quite a few people who come to buy things at this time, most of them are just off work, and everyone is in a hurry.Ding Ye picked up two handfuls of green vegetables, and looked up at Qiu Yuening who was bending over to pick the fruits.

Seeing Qi Ran again, Ding Ye was not as calm as last time, probably because Qiu Yuening was also there.It wasn't that he was awakened to a sense of crisis, but he couldn't figure out how Qi Ran could appear in such a posture after he decided to give up, and even questioned Qiu Yuening's choice.There was a tightness in my chest until I entered the house.

Qiu Yuening also thought about his thoughts, put down his things, and was not in a hurry to talk about cooking, but planned to tell Ding Ye the words he had pondered for a long time.

"Ding Ye, I don't know what Qi Ran wants to say to me, but it is impossible for us to go back to the past, and I have no regrets about the past, I... like life now," his gaze rested on Ding Ye body, "so you don't get angry."

"You think I'm angry?"

"Well," Qiu Yuening slightly looked away, "When you're unhappy, it's not the same as usual."

Ding Ye was always good at hiding his emotions, Qiu Yuening pointed it out bluntly, he cleared his throat unnaturally.

"I won't be angry with you." It's not worth it for you.

"I know," Qiu Yuening somewhat guessed his mood, "Then can you laugh?"

Ding Ye seldom has obvious changes in expression, and when he smiles, there is only a slight curvature of his lips, but Qiu Yuening likes to see him smile, and he is often infected by it.

However, after hearing his words, Ding Ye's mood was rather complicated.The first time Qiu Yuening made a formal request to him was to make him laugh.

I don't know if it's embarrassment, or Qiu Yuening's cuteness that made his heart move, or the mixture of two emotions, he finally laughed, gradually unable to control the nerves that control expressions, he suspected that he looked a little stupid.

But Qiu Yuening was very happy, a stone in his heart fell to the ground, "By the way, I want to give you a gift." He brought the brooch bought by Sydney today.

He took out the small box in a paper bag, opened it and handed it to Ding Ye: "I picked it myself, I don't know if you like it or not."

Ding Ye doesn't like jewelry, and brooches are the most used daily accessories.

Evoking night and stars, this boxed piece is outlined in white gold against a backdrop of dark stones.

"Thank you," Ding Ye didn't pick it up immediately as the brows were filled with more joy, "Can you help me put it on and try?"

"it is good!"

The design of the pin buckle is different from the common ones, and there is an extra small mechanism.Qiu Yuening hesitated when he found out, afraid of accidentally breaking it.

"That's it." Seeing his confusion, Ding Ye raised his hand and opened the small button, revealing the pin underneath.

Only then did Qiu Yuening confidently remove the pin, and carefully fastened it under his shirt collar.The fingertips brushed against the skin, and there was some coolness, and Ding Ye's body temperature was low.Qiu Yuening didn't think about it any more, and quickly pressed the buckle, lest there should be a mistake.

It really is his temperament.Qiu Yuening lowered his hands, stood a few steps away to observe, and then stepped forward again.

"Ding Ye," he said, "let's choose a date."