27: Chapter 27 Husband, Sister Youqing has agreed.

"Why wouldn't it be possible?"

"Husband is excellent, and Sister is also excellent. You are such a perfect match."

"Besides, doesn't Sister also admire Husband?"

Su Yingxue tilted her head in a cute gesture, speaking as if it were a matter of course.

"Admiration and marriage are two different things!" Shen Youqing said, blushing.

"But they could become the same thing." Su Yingxue winked playfully.

"Sister, look into my eyes and tell me—"

"Do you really have no feelings for Husband at all?"

Shen Youqing was stunned.

Looking into Su Yingxue's clear eyes, images of the days spent with Lin Yun involuntarily surfaced in her mind.

The way he patiently guided her as she Cultivated.

The way he earnestly explained the key points of the Martial Dao.

The way he was gentle when walking her home.

The way he was polite when eating at her house…

And those bright eyes of his, always sparkling with a love for the Martial Dao and a passion for life.

"I…"

Shen Youqing opened her mouth, but found she couldn't say anything to deny it.

"See?"

Su Yingxue smiled, her expression full of understanding and encouragement.

"Sister, you actually like Husband too, don't you?"

Shen Youqing was flushed completely red, like a boiled shrimp.

She didn't know if this was shyness or some other emotion; she only felt her heart beating wildly and her head spinning.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found she couldn't utter a word.

The bathroom fell silent, with only the sound of water echoing.

Su Yingxue didn't rush her, just watched her gently, giving her time to process this sudden proposal.

Time passed minute by minute.

Outside the bathroom door, Lin Yun felt a bit strange.

He had finished washing up and had been waiting for a long time; why hadn't the two of them come out yet?

Usually, it took them some time to bathe, but not this long.

He waited and waited in the lounge area, and after another half hour, the bathroom door finally opened.

Su Yingxue walked out first, wearing a brilliant smile.

Behind her, Shen Youqing kept her head down, almost trying to hide behind Su Yingxue, not daring to look at Lin Yun.

Lin Yun looked at them curiously:

"What's wrong with you two? Why did it take so long to take a bath?"

Su Yingxue smiled like a cat that had stolen some cream:

"Husband, Shen Youqing has agreed!"

"Agreed to what?"

Lin Yun didn't react in time.

"Agreed to marry you!"

Su Yingxue said happily.

"Yingxue!"

Shen Youqing was so embarrassed she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

She tugged at Su Yingxue's sleeve, her voice barely audible.

"Yingxue! Stop saying that…"

Lin Yun was stunned.

He looked at the flushed Shen Youqing, then at the beaming Su Yingxue, unable to process it for a moment.

"Is… is this true?"

He asked hesitantly.

Su Yingxue nodded vigorously:

"Of course it's true! I asked Shen Youqing in the bathroom just now, and she agreed!"

Shen Youqing looked up, shot a quick glance at Lin Yun, then lowered her head again, her voice even quieter:

"I, I haven't…"

"Haven't what? No haven't!"

Su Yingxue interrupted her.

"Sister, you clearly agreed just now! You can't go back on your word now!"

She turned to Lin Yun and said triumphantly:

"Husband, see how amazing I am? I helped persuade Shen Youqing!"

Lin Yun watched the scene before him, his heart filled with surprise and joy.

He looked at Shen Youqing excitedly:

"Shen Youqing, is what Yingxue said true? Are you… really willing?"

Shen Youqing looked up, meeting Lin Yun's earnest eyes.

Those eyes were clear and bright, containing no mockery or frivolity, only a sincere inquiry.

She thought of the little things over these past few days, thought of Lin Yun's help, thought of Su Yingxue's sincerity, and thought of the warmth of this home…

She thought of the days she spent struggling to Cultivate alone at the Second High School, thought of those distant Martial Dao dreams, and thought of her parents' worried eyes…

Then, she remembered the words Su Yingxue said in the bathroom just now:

"We can be good sisters for a lifetime, Cultivate together, improve together, and together…"

Shen Youqing took a deep breath, as if to draw all her courage into her heart.

She looked directly into Lin Yun's eyes; although her cheeks were still flushed, her gaze no longer darted away:

"I… I am willing to try."

Her voice was soft, but firm.

Lin Yun was overjoyed.

Su Yingxue cheered:

"That's great! I knew Shen Youqing would agree!"

She threw her arms around Shen Youqing:

"Sister, welcome to our family! From now on, we are truly one family!"

Shen Youqing was hugged so tightly she could barely breathe, but a warm current welled up in her heart.

Perhaps… this choice isn't bad?

Lin Yun watched the two women embracing, his heart filled with an indescribable sense of being moved.

He pulled them both into his embrace.

He whispered in Su Yingxue's ear:

"Thank you, wife."

And then whispered in Shen Youqing's ear:

"Thank you for being willing to give me this chance. I will treat you well, I promise."

Shen Youqing leaned into his embrace, feeling his warmth and listening to his strong heartbeat, and the unease in her heart gradually calmed.

Perhaps he really is her destiny.

It's just that this destiny was delayed by two months by herself.

Now, what was meant to come has finally arrived.

…

On the way to take Shen Youqing home, the car was exceptionally quiet.

The anti-gravity vehicle flew steadily through the air, and outside the window was the brilliant night view of Jiangcheng, but neither of them had the heart to admire it.

Shen Youqing kept her head down, her hands nervously twisted together, not daring to look at Lin Yun the whole way.

Lin Yun looked at her nervous appearance and spoke softly:

"Shen Youqing, if you aren't ready yet, we can…"

"No."

Shen Youqing looked up, a flash of determination in her eyes.

"I am ready. It's just… I'm a little nervous."

Lin Yun nodded understandingly:

"I understand. Then when we see your parents in a moment, I will do the talking."

The car soon stopped downstairs at the Shen residence.

This time, Lin Yun didn't leave immediately but followed Shen Youqing upstairs.

Mrs. Shen opened the door, and seeing her daughter return with Lin Yun, a gentle smile appeared on her face:

"Little Lin is here? Come in and sit."

Mr. Shen was watching the news in the living room; seeing Lin Yun enter, he also greeted him politely:

"Little Lin, how do you have time to come up and sit today?"

The three of them sat down in the living room, and Mrs. Shen brought over hot tea.

The atmosphere was somewhat silent for a moment.

Lin Yun glanced at Shen Youqing, stood up, and bowed deeply to Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen:

"Uncle, Auntie, I came today because there is an important matter I would like to discuss with you both."

Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen exchanged glances, both seeing an understanding in the other's eyes.

They actually had a premonition; they had seen the changes in their daughter over these past few days.

"What is it? Go ahead."

Mr. Shen put down his teacup.

Lin Yun straightened up and said earnestly:

"I wish to take Shen Youqing as my wife, and I hope you both will agree."