Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law

Chapter 265 265 I can recover quickly!

Qin Long produced the meticulously prepared engagement ring. Under the colorful lights, the ring shone brilliantly, utterly dazzling. The exquisite gemstones and the central diamond instantly radiated a magnificent light, perfectly complemented by the surrounding stones. It was so beautiful it was love at first sight.

It's doubtful any young woman could refuse such a diamond. Even Tang Xuewu?

When she saw the incredibly dazzling ring, Tang Xuewu instantly covered her lips, her eyes welling with emotion.

I understand my best friend's advice now. Qin Long really did buy an engagement ring from our family's shop. It was all to propose to me, to make a grand, touching gesture! And I completely misunderstood him before.

"Xuewu, will you marry me? Let me protect you from now on," Qin Long said, slowly taking the ring. Leaning on his crutch, he knelt on one knee.

Staring at Qin Long's intensely serious expression, Tang Xuewu felt completely bewildered.

At that moment, the helicopters outside the Sky Garden began performing a series of stunning maneuvers. Countless spotlights suddenly converged on Qin Long and Tang Xuewu. Proposal music swelled, creating the perfect atmosphere once more.

Below the Sky Garden, Wang Ming, Wang Xiuhe, and more than three hundred other influential figures had gathered. Representatives from several of Jiangzhong's top entertainment companies were present, along with a crowd of distant onlookers. Standing off to the side, the Tang Family looked utterly dumbfounded. A sea of people had assembled, all looking up toward the Sky Garden. Although they couldn't see the individuals clearly, they knew the proposal had begun.

That woman in the tracksuit… it's Tang Xuewu! But wasn't Wang Ming supposed to be proposing to her today? He hasn't even made it through the main gate!

At that moment, everyone was thoroughly confused.

Meanwhile, Tang Yuxiang took a pair of binoculars from the car and aimed them toward the Sky Garden. He could roughly make out the man's figure.

"Grandpa, is that man… a cripple?" Tang Yuxiang asked in shock as he watched.

"Could it be Qin Long?" Tang Chuchu snatched the binoculars from his hands. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

She raised the binoculars, carefully adjusting the focus on the man kneeling on one knee. He did indeed seem to be leaning on a crutch.

The man proposing to Tang Xuewu really is on crutches! A man who could propose to Tang Xuewu—one she seems to be accepting—and who needs crutches… Who else could it be but Qin Long?

"How is this possible?" the members of the Tang Family exclaimed, shaking their heads in shocked disbelief. They simply couldn't believe that Qin Long could have snatched the reservation from Wang Ming, let alone organize such a grand proposal for Tang Xuewu.

"It's definitely not him. It must be some other young master," Tang Chuchu said, her delicate brows furrowed as she gritted her teeth in denial. The rest of the Tang Family was equally bewildered and remained silent.

At the same time, another helicopter hovered nearby. Qing'er was personally piloting it, while Xiao Lingyue quietly observed the Sky Garden from a distance. In front of her was a crystal-clear surveillance feed from the Longquan Hotel.

"Commander Long is truly devoted to Miss Xuewu," Xiao Lingyue muttered to herself, her eyes filled with envy.

"Miss Lingyue, why didn't we follow Plan A and let the Tang Family and all these people from Jiangzhong witness the Commander's proposal?" Qing'er asked, puzzled.

"Well..." Xiao Lingyue scanned her surroundings, activated a signal jammer, and took a deep breath. "The Commander's right leg is about to fully recover."

Hearing this, Qing'er's pupils dilated. She looked at Xiao Lingyue, her voice filled with excitement. "Miss Lingyue, that's wonderful news! Is Commander Long really going to throw away his crutches for good?" she asked, one question after another.

"Commander Long doesn't make idle promises," Xiao Lingyue replied. "That's precisely why we must be extra cautious." She carefully studied the sea of people on the monitor. She hadn't anticipated that so many entertainment companies, reporters, and internet celebrities would show up.

"I understand!" Qing'er nodded vigorously.

Once Qin Long's body recovered, his strength would naturally return to its peak. When that happened, it would shake the world. If Qiu Hu of the Southern Region caught wind of this now, he would undoubtedly use any means necessary to assassinate Qin Long, which could even lead to the Tang Family's destruction. If anyone from Qiu Hu's faction were to recognize Qin Long among so many people today, the consequences would be unthinkable. This was why they had to be so careful.

"Don't worry," Xiao Lingyue said, her voice resolute. "The best is yet to come. I've been by the Commander's side since I was a little girl. To win a great war, you must have countless plans. This time, we have to be foolproof and wait until the Commander has fully recovered. Then, he will stage a thunderous comeback."

She glanced back at the tablet in her hand, watching the surveillance feed from the Sky Garden.

The Sky Garden was like a sea of flowers, occupied only by Qin Long and Tang Xuewu. Tang Xuewu was crying uncontrollably, the hardships of the past years finally culminating in this moment. Qin Long remained kneeling beside her, patiently waiting for her answer.

What was waiting a little longer compared to the three years she had cared for him?

"Qin Long, why didn't you tell me…" she sobbed. "How could you leave me all alone to face everything… I even misunderstood you and ran away. After all these years together, you have no idea how many people have mocked me. So many times I wanted to end it all, but then I'd think of you, and I couldn't… I've never cared about money or power. I just wanted you to be healthy so we could have a small, simple home together…"

The feelings Tang Xuewu had bottled up for years finally came pouring out. In truth, Qin Long had long held a place in her heart. She had quietly fallen for this straightforward man, always seeing him as family, as someone she could depend on. It was only her pride that had kept her from saying it.

"It's all my fault…" Qin Long said, his gaze tender yet firm. "I just want to spend my life protecting you, to repay you." He repeated his promise with a solemn look.

"I didn't save you so you could repay me," Tang Xuewu replied, her body trembling slightly. "You don't have to pity me." She hesitated for a moment, her hands tightly twisting the hem of her clothes as her expression turned conflicted. "Alright, let's just consider today a joke. I'm a bit tired; I'm going back."

"Xuewu! Marry me!" Qin Long immediately used his crutch to stand up, wrapping an arm around her waist.

He knew she was lying. He knew she had a place for him in her heart.

"Ah Long, I'm sorry," she said, gently pushing his hand away, her expression troubled. "We can't be husband and wife. I don't understand how you managed to book the Sky Garden, but Grandfather and my second uncle will never allow you to marry me. Do you understand?"

Qin Long knew the reason.

The Tang Family, though only a third-tier clan, was still affluent and influential. They would never allow a cripple to marry Tang Xuewu. Besides, Tang Xuewu was the number one beauty in Jiangzhong. Even if she couldn't marry into the Wang family, she could still marry a young master from a top-tier family in Jiangzhong—someone ten thousand times better than Qin Long. The Tang Family would never let such an opportunity to form an advantageous connection slip by. And besides, wasn't Qin Long a cripple who needed crutches?