631: Qingge, you are mine in this life, and my ghost in death~~~

Dusk was falling.

The lingering glow of the setting sun, like a layer of dreamy gauze, softly scattered over the streets.

The warm orange light outlined the ancient buildings on both sides of the street with golden contours.

The upturned eaves and intricate dougong brackets, intertwined with light and shadow, resembled golden phoenixes poised to take flight.

The shops lining the street were dazzling, with colorful neon signs gradually lighting up, reflecting the evening glow in the sky, like a splendid scroll painting of city life.

“Giggle giggle~~~ (A girl’s silvery laughter)~~~”

On the bustling street, couples walked hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, either whispering and smiling, or stopping to choose their favorite trinkets.

The air was filled with a large amount of sweet and romantic “dog food”... Just then!

At the street corner, a man and a woman quietly appeared... Their presence, a perfect match of talent and beauty, was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up ripples.

The man’s posture was tall and straight like a pine, a simple casual outfit making him appear even more dashing and unrestrained.

His strikingly handsome face, under the lingering glow of the setting sun, seemed to be gilded, dazzling brilliantly.

The woman wore a red dress, radiant and captivating, a beauty that could topple nations.

Her soft hair casually cascaded over her shoulders.

With skin like snow and bones like jade, her cheeks, flushed from their recent playful banter, resembled delicate, dewy peach blossoms in spring, breathtakingly beautiful.

The two walked hand in hand, forming a beautiful sight.

Everywhere they went, the Return rate (rate of people turning their heads) was off the charts.

Countless passersby turned their heads, stopped to gaze, and various exclamations of awe and envy rose and fell...

“Wow~~~ This couple’s looks are just too high, aren’t they? ٩(๑＞◡＜๑)۶ They’re practically a golden boy and jade girl descended from heaven! A perfect match!”

“Isn’t that right! I feel like I’ve never seen such a well-matched pair in my life. Walking down the street, (p≧w≦q) they themselves are a beautiful scenic line.”

“I’m so jealous! Ծ‸Ծ If my girlfriend had even a tenth of that girl’s beauty, I’d wake up laughing in my dreams!”

...“Oh my god, I really want a little brother like that for a husband (¯﹃¯)~~~~”

“Even if he just stayed home as a pretty boy, (♦∀♦) just looking at him would be pleasing to the eye! I’ll support him, no big deal!”

“Died before the mission was accomplished, met a male god and ruined a lifetime! (ಥ﹏ಥ) Boo hoo hoo, I feel like I can’t love anymore, what do I do~~~~~~”

“My goodness~~~ (ΩДΩ) How much good fortune must one have? To hold the hand of such a peerless beauty and grow old together!”

“...”

Listening to the continuous exclamations from all around.

Lin Xuan couldn’t help but wear a smug smile at the corner of his mouth, his chest slightly puffed out, and his arm instinctively tightened, holding Su Qingge’s small hand firmly.

His cocky demeanor was as if he was showing off his happiness to the whole world~~~

┗|｀O′|┛ Awoo awoo awoo~~~~

Everyone, look at me—

See?

This is my wife, isn't she beautiful?!

Heheheh—

“A Xuan, so many people are looking, let go.”

“...”

Unlike Lin Xuan’s thick skin.

Noticing the continuous ambiguous gazes from around them.

Su Qingge felt her cheeks grow even hotter, she gently struggled her hand, muttering softly.

Unfortunately, Lin Xuan not only seemed to not hear her, but instead earnestly bluffed:

“Girl, you don’t understand.”

“This street is usually only for couples, and the unwritten rule is that couples must hold hands.”

“Otherwise, they’ll be ‘disliked’ by the shopkeepers and kicked out by the city management.”

“...”

Huh? (・◇・)?

Really, truly?

This bizarre rule... Is it really reasonable? It’s simply unheard of...

Upon hearing this, Su Qingge widened her beautiful eyes, looking around with a mix of belief and doubt.

Seeing that others were indeed all in pairs, holding hands, and acting intimately, clearly a bunch of “dog couples.”

Su Qingge then resigned herself, letting the grinning Lin Xuan lead her forward, holding her small hand... And so, the two continued to stroll.

During this time, they passed a couple’s shop with a rather unique style.

In the display window, a pair of exquisite couple handcuffs, bathed in warm light, shimmered with a cold yet distinctively charming luster, as if whispering eternal vows.

Lin Xuan’s gaze was instantly drawn, as if firmly pulled by a magnet, his steps involuntarily pausing.

Then, filled with playfulness and novelty, he enthusiastically pulled Su Qingge into the shop...

Under the girl’s bewildered gaze.

Lin Xuan pointed at the couple handcuffs in the display window, his tone rising with a hint of novelty:

“Boss, could you take out those couple handcuffs for a look? And tell me about them!”

“I see many young couples on the street wearing these!”

“...”

Seeing a customer, the young female boss’s eyes immediately lit up, and her face instantly broke into a wide smile.

Her enthusiasm, from inside out, seemed to melt people.

She then took out a pair of couple handcuffs and began to boast endlessly...

“My two esteemed guests, you’ve certainly come to the right place!”

“These handcuffs of mine are quite extraordinary! They’re called [Handcuffs of Destiny], and they’re a specialty of our Lovers’ Street.”

“Here, they’re quite famous.”

“Countless couples, from all corners of the world, specifically come here just to wear them and lock their true hearts together.”

“Look, the patterns on them are meticulously designed, symbolizing a love stronger than gold.”

“Once worn, the days ahead are guaranteed to be sweet and loving, full of affection ♦~~~~~”

“No matter how tumultuous the future may be, the couple’s fate will be locked tightly, never to be separated for all eternity!!!”

“...”

The female boss was gushing excitedly, almost spitting on Lin Xuan’s face.

She gestured exaggeratedly with her hands, as if these handcuffs truly possessed such magical power.

Once worn, a bond as strong as steel would form between them, making separation impossible.

Lin Xuan picked up the handcuffs and tried them, a mischievous smile unconsciously curving his lips.

Then, he gently took Su Qingge’s small hand, the deep affection in his eyes as if it could drown the girl on the spot...

“Qingge, ordinary tokens of love are too cliché. We won’t take the usual path; let’s do something different.”

“Let’s use these handcuffs to lock us together, so our fate, from this moment on, will never break, forever handcuffed together.”

“Do you, agree?”

“Let’s be clear, once I handcuff you, you’ll be mine in life and my ghost in death~~~~”

“...”

As he spoke, Lin Xuan’s heart unconsciously sped up, both expectant and a little nervous.

Given his understanding of Su Qingge’s usually aloof nature... this suggestion was indeed a bit bold and ahead of its time; she would most likely refuse.