82: Proposal

That day, Yue Yue brought An An over early in the morning.

Lin Wan reached out to hold An An, but Xia Yue stopped her.

"You need to be careful. You're pregnant now, and he isn't light. Don't hold him yet."

Lin Wan retorted playfully,

"How can it be that exaggerated? I'm as strong as an ox right now!"

Xia Yue smiled and said,

"Just listen to me. It never hurts to be careful."

The group sat on the sofa, and Lin Wan took out a pile of toys and snacks for An An.

Xia Yue got straight to the point:

"Wanwan, Shi Li successfully proposed to Nian Nian. Today, we're supposed to accompany her to try on her wedding dress. Construction in Sea City is booming lately, and he's swamped, so he asked us to go with Nian Nian first."

"The Authorities are encouraging childbirth, so the bridal shops are doing quite well. Shall we go help her look today?"

Yi Nian smiled like a blooming flower.

"Yes, Sister Wanwan, please come with me. The weather is beautiful today."

Lin Wan nodded, feeling happy for her:

"Of course! How could we miss helping you pick a wedding dress? I was just about to ask you. Come on, let's go right now."

Lin Wan always took Yi Nian's matters seriously, especially her lifelong event.

Yue Yue handed An An over to the nanny, and Dou Dou also stayed behind to watch An An.

The three of them set off.

When they arrived at the bridal shop, the white wedding dresses in the display window looked incredibly beautiful.

Girls have never been able to resist pretty clothes.

Lin Wan's eyes were full of smiles; she thought she must choose carefully to ensure Yi Nian became the most beautiful bride.

Inside, the proprietress personally came out to greet them.

She looked about the same age as Lin Wan, with exquisite makeup and a curvaceous figure, exuding a charming and sexy aura.

She greeted them with a warm smile:

"Please come in quickly. It truly brings honor to our humble shop to have members of the Qingyun Squad visit. Feel free to look around; all our wedding dresses are meticulously designed and exquisitely crafted."

Lin Wan took a quick look and was quite satisfied. Indeed, every piece was unique and had its own character.

"The proprietress is not only beautiful but also speaks beautifully."

"Our little sister is getting married, so of course, we have to come to the most complete bridal shop. Yours is famous throughout Sea City; which bride wouldn't want to wear one of your dresses?"

Zhao Yan was overjoyed by Lin Wan's words, and her goodwill towards them increased significantly.

She smiled sweetly and became even warmer.

"You flatter me. However, we just received two of the newest styles today, and I think they would suit her perfectly. Shall I take you inside to look?"

"Great!"

Lin Wan was completely focused on Yi Nian's matters and walked ahead, conversing softly with Zhao Yan.

She didn't notice Yue Yue and Yi Nian secretly chuckling.

The group arrived at the back, where two wedding dresses were displayed in a cabinet.

Under the illumination of the white lights, they were breathtakingly beautiful, captivating the eye.

The dress on the left was pure white.

The bodice featured a design combining lace and beadwork, while the voluminous skirt had layers of delicate lace and sheer, light gauze on the outside, adorned with lifelike embroidered borders, giving it an overall exquisitely dreamy beauty.

The dress on the right was reminiscent of a blooming rose.

The skirt was layered, trailing to the floor with light gauze, dotted with delicate rose embroidery and sequins. Plump, round pearls and gems studded the hand-woven lace hemline.

It possessed a pure beauty that struck the heart directly.

Lin Wan was instantly drawn to the dress on the right.

"It's truly stunning!"

"Nian Nian, do you like it? Do you want to try it on?"

Yi Nian nodded and said,

"I like the one on the left."

Yue Yue gave the proprietress a meaningful look.

Zhao Yan walked over with a smile to explain, "Little sister has a small frame; the one on the left is exactly her size. The one on the right, I think it might be a bit big for her, but looking at your figure, Lin Wan, the one on the right seems quite suitable for you."

Lin Wan paused,

"Me? I don't think so. I..."

Yue Yue linked her arm, "Oh, since we're accompanying Yi Nian anyway, just try it on."

Yi Nian also gently persuaded, "Sister, please try it on with me."

Lin Wan was caught between laughter and tears, "Does trying on a dress require accompaniment?"

"Mhm, mhm."

Zhao Yan directly ushered her toward the second floor.

"Since you're here and have nothing else to do, let's go try them on upstairs."

Lin Wan was pulled along by them, but deep down, she felt that this particular wedding dress truly resonated with her heart.

She realized she had never worn a wedding dress in this life. Mainly because she and Shen Mo Chi were like an old married couple with deep affection, so she never paid much attention to such ceremonies.

Thinking of the appearance of that dress...

Forget it, she might as well try it on. Her pregnancy wasn't showing much anyway.

No wonder people say every girl has a wedding dress dream in her heart; seeing it truly makes one's heart flutter.

They went upstairs to the second floor, and with the help of the staff, the two changed into their dresses in separate fitting rooms.

Because Lin Wan was pregnant, everyone was exceptionally careful and gentle in their movements.

Yue Yue ran back and forth to help.

Finally dressed, the staff also did their makeup and hair.

Once they seemed ready, Yue Yue came out and sat on the sofa outside, typing rapidly on her phone.

The curtain was pulled open, and the two emerged from opposite sides, looking at each other with expressions of mutual astonishment.

"Sister Wanwan, you are truly too beautiful, like a blooming rose!"

Lin Wan looked at Yi Nian with satisfaction,

"You are too, you look gorgeous. Our Nian Nian has really grown up, like a princess."

Yue Yue put away her phone and marveled again, thinking that when they went upstairs, they might stun a certain someone with their beauty.

Lin Wan looked at herself in the mirror; it was indeed lovely.

It was a pity Mo Chi wasn't here. She should let him see her in a wedding dress too.

"Yue Yue, take a picture of me."

Yue Yue waved her hand, "The background here is too plain. I heard there's a small sky garden above the second floor, decorated beautifully. Let's go up there to take pictures."

Zhao Yan chimed in, "Yes, so many people line up to take photos in our sky garden. It's perfect that no one is up there today, what a coincidence!"

"Isn't that too much trouble? I feel too embarrassed. Yue Yue, just take one picture of me here."

"No, this can't be done casually. Since you're already wearing it, going up to take pictures won't take long."

Yi Nian also said, "Sister, I want to go take pictures."

Lin Wan immediately agreed,

"Okay, if you want to go, then we'll go."

Lin Wan was only two months pregnant; her abdomen was flat, and she wasn't experiencing any morning sickness.

Moreover, she felt the material of this wedding dress was excellent; the light gauze fabric felt very soft, and wearing it wasn't tiring at all.

Yue Yue walked at the very front, followed by Yi Nian, and lastly Lin Wan, with Zhao Yan guarding her from behind.

When Lin Wan reached the entrance of the sky garden, she saw a hand with clearly defined knuckles reaching out toward her.

Lin Wan was slightly surprised. Looking up, she saw Shen Mo Chi, dressed in a suit.

"Mo Chi, what are you doing here?"

Lin Wan placed her hand in his palm and let him steadily pull her up.

She looked around and realized everyone was there.

Yue Yue, Ji Chuan, Shi Li, as well as Zhao Yan and the high-ranking officials from the base.

The moment Shen Mo Chi saw her, he was stunned by her beauty.

In his heart, his Wanwan had always been the most beautiful woman.

But wearing a wedding dress, she was even more radiant and elegant, like a fairy.

Lin Wan, somewhat dazed, let Shen Mo Chi lead her to the large heart shape in the center.

Her heart was beating quite fast.

"What is this..."

Just then, romantic music began to play.

Shen Mo Chi went to retrieve the couple's rings he had prepared at some unknown time.

He walked toward her step by step.

Lin Wan already guessed what was about to happen.

Before Shen Mo Chi could speak, she didn't know why, but her eyes were already reddening.

Shen Mo Chi was the same. He was wearing a perfectly tailored suit, looking indescribably handsome and noble.

Watching him walk toward her step by step, Lin Wan's eyes couldn't help but shimmer with moisture.

Shen Mo Chi looked at her and smiled, a smile filled with sincere, intense love and doting affection.

He knelt on one knee, and the tears welling in his eyes glittered with faint light.

"Wanwan..."

Just saying her name, this usually strong man was already choked with emotion.

Lin Wan's tears had long since fallen, her clear almond eyes gazing softly at him.

"Wanwan, I love you. I never had the chance to give you a wedding. Now that everything is settled, I think I must do this."

"You always say that I gave you your life, but for me, if that is true, then I only feel fortunate—fortunate that I can use everything I have to exchange for your well-being."

"Lin Wan, no matter when or where, no matter the circumstances, whether in poverty or wealth, I, Shen Mo Chi, will forever unconditionally love and cherish you. You mean more to me than anything, including my own life."

"Marry me, okay? Let us walk the rest of our lives hand in hand. I will protect you completely and love you with all my heart."

Yue Yue and Yi Nian were already in tears watching this scene.

Ji Chuan and Shi Li wiped tears for their lovers, genuinely happy for them.

Wanwan deserved it; she deserved every beautiful thing.

Lin Wan covered her mouth, her slender white hands trembling slightly.

She naturally believed what Shen Mo Chi said.

Because he had already given his life to her once.

She reached out her hand, her voice trembling,

"Shen Mo Chi, I am willing to grow old with you and never be separated. Thank you, thank you for everything you have given me."

A tear slipped from Shen Mo Chi's eye. He solemnly placed the ring on Lin Wan's ring finger.

And he pressed a kiss onto the back of her hand.