Pursuing Her Best Friend after Confession Failed

Chapter 474 - 183: The Gold Medal Mother-in-law Assistant, This Night Is Not Quiet_5

Li Yuan reached out to support the drunken Zhong Tingyue, whispering, "Little Moon, let’s go rest in the bedroom. I have a gift for you."

Zhong Tingyue leaned against him, her gaze blurry. She was slurring her words. "Senior, I don’t want a gift... I just want you to always be with me."

"Silly girl, of course I’ll always be with you." Li Yuan patted her head dotingly. Supporting her, he led her into the master bedroom and helped her sit on the edge of the bed.

"Little Moon, wait here. I’m going to get your gift."

"Mm!" Zhong Tingyue beamed, growing bolder as the alcohol went to her head.

Li Yuan quickly went to the living room to retrieve the gift and flowers. He brought them into the bedroom, gently pulling the door closed behind him.

When she saw Li Yuan close the bedroom door, Zhong Tingyue’s already flushed face grew even hotter. Her heart fluttered. She was nervous... and maybe, just a little excited?

Holding a bouquet of roses in one hand and the gift box in the other, Li Yuan approached Zhong Tingyue. Looking at the perfect Goddess before him, he suddenly felt a little nervous himself.

Li Yuan presented the large bouquet of roses to her. "Little Moon, these are for you."

She had seen the flowers and gift when they’d met earlier that evening, but the feeling was completely different now.

Zhong Tingyue gazed at Li Yuan with deep affection. Her hand trembled slightly as she reached out for the roses. Hugging them to her chest, she bit her lip and replied shyly, "Thank you!"

Li Yuan’s heart eased when he saw her accept the flowers. He quickly opened the carefully wrapped gift box and took out an exquisite diamond necklace, cradling it in his palm.

"Little Moon, I went to a jewelry store to pick this diamond necklace out especially for you today. Do you like it?"

Zhong Tingyue’s eyes fell upon the necklace in Li Yuan’s hand. It had a heart-shaped pendant inlaid with sparkling diamonds. Her gaze instantly filled with even deeper affection.

No girl could refuse something as beautiful as a diamond, especially when it was imbued with the meaning of love.

Looking up at Li Yuan with loving eyes, she parted her lips. "Senior, I love it. Can you help me put it on?"

Hearing her request, Li Yuan’s gaze fell upon her slender, snow-white neck, her elegant collarbones, and her skin that was as smooth as jade. A pang of desire stirred in his heart. He took the necklace and stood up. As his hands circled her neck, he realized he only had to dip his head slightly to kiss her forehead...

He draped the diamond necklace around her neck and gently fastened the clasp.

They were so close he could clearly hear her heart beating...

Feeling the cool touch of the necklace against her skin, Zhong Tingyue looked up at Li Yuan, her cheeks blushing faintly. "Senior, does it look good?" she asked shyly.

Li Yuan nodded, his eyes full of admiration. "Little Moon," he affirmed, "you are incredibly beautiful."

Zhong Tingyue chuckled. "Hmph," she pouted playfully, "I was asking if the *necklace* looks good."

Li Yuan smiled. "Compared to your beauty, this diamond necklace is utterly eclipsed. It’s merely an adornment for you."

A sweet warmth filled Zhong Tingyue’s heart as she listened to his praise. "Hmph, you’re just a smooth-talker, saying things to make girls happy."

Under the bedroom lights, Zhong Tingyue’s fair skin seemed to glow softly. The blush from the alcohol gave her a unique, captivating charm...

Li Yuan’s heart began to race. He forcibly restrained the urge to kiss her right then and there. Instead, he took a diamond ring out of the gift box.

"Little Moon, there’s a diamond ring, too. Let me help you put it on."

Seeing that Li Yuan had prepared both a diamond necklace and a ring, a sudden thought struck Zhong Tingyue. Isn’t this the sort of thing people do when they confess their love or propose?

At that thought, she looked at Li Yuan with a newfound sense of expectation. Her heart leaped into her throat as she anticipated his next words, timidly extending her right hand.

Li Yuan gently took her slender, jade-like hand and slid the matching heart-shaped diamond ring onto her ring finger.

Seeing the pure happiness sparkling in her eyes, Li Yuan could no longer contain the impulse in his heart. He gently kissed the back of her hand and spoke with deep affection, "Little Moon, I love you! Let’s never, ever, ever be apart again, okay?"

Hearing Li Yuan’s heartfelt confession, it was as if a floodgate had opened. Two streams of crystalline tears instantly streamed from her eyes...

"Mmm, Senior... I love you so, so, so much too..."

Receiving her tearful answer, Li Yuan said no more. He simply leaned down, lowered his head toward her inviting face, and kissed her.