Chapter 469: Engagement ceremony
The little bun, with his innocent eyes and a joyful grin, looked up at his father and Auntie Yan, holding the tray with care and excitement. He knew that from now on, his sister Yan would be included in their family forever. She would also soon become his mother...
Mother...
Tears glistened in the little one’s eyes as he thought of having a mother. No matter how strong he was, he did not have it easy because of not having a mother. Whenever he fell down while trying to walk, his mother was not there to pick him up. Instead, he was picked up by the servants of the house.
Whenever he was scared or had nightmares, he did not have a mother whose soothing voice and comforting presence acted like a shield against the darkness.
The servants cooked the meal but the warmth of a mother’s love was missing from every meal. Nobody attended the parents’ meeting from his side at his school. As Xi Ting was very busy, he could not be present for the little guy every time. Moreover, the little bun restricted his naughtiness and mischiefs so that nobody would be bothered by his teachers. If his mother was present, he could do anything freely as she would always take care of everything.
He got everything he needed, except for a mother’s love. Madam Xi treated him very well, but even she could not fulfill the role of a mother.
The little bun wiped his tears silently and smiled happily. He was finally getting a mother. Yay!!!
Meanwhile, Xi Ting, resplendent in his meticulously tailored formal attire, moved forward with a grace that seemed to transcend time itself. His every step carried the weight of centuries of tradition and the profound depth of his love for Qin Yan. As he reached the center of the stage, a hushed anticipation swept through the gathered guests. The hall fell silent, and every eye was riveted on the couple, their collective breath held in sweet anticipation.
Then, in a heart-stopping moment that seemed to suspend time itself, Xi Ting, the richest man of the country, knelt down on one knee before Qin Yan. The world around them seemed to fade into the background as the dramatic spotlight of love shone upon them. The lanterns cast long, dramatic shadows, and the soft notes of the guzheng, like the whispers of ancient spirits, filled the air.