Over the next few days, Zhuo Xiangqiao never appeared before Lin Yue, and every time he was with Cenhuan, watching her hesitate to speak, she didn't know how to explain everything to Cenhuan.
As the promotional film shooting was coming to an end, Cenhuan was extremely pleased these days. When she had some leisure time, she would take Lin Yue shopping, from Times Square to Fifth Avenue and visited Macy's in the evening. By the time they returned, Lin Yue felt like her feet no longer belonged to her.
During these days of leisure, Lin Yue would also recall what Zhuo Xiangqiao had said. They had known each other for eighteen years, and as a marriage partner, he was indeed a perfect candidate. Deep inside her heart, there was a sliver of desire to use this marriage as revenge against Zhuo Xiangnan.
So, when she saw Zhuo Xiangqiao leaning against the door once again, Lin Yue's heart had already calmed down. Seeing her, Zhuo Xiangqiao smiled faintly, let himself into the room, and taking her hand, he said, "Yueyue, I won't change my mind about what I said last time."
"Even if it's your brother? Even if my motives aren't pure?"
"Yes!" He curved the corner of his mouth, "I've said it before, even if you want to take my hand to take revenge on my brother, I won't change my mind."
She took a deep breath, looked at him and said, "Alright! Zhuo Xiangqiao, I accept your proposal!"
Zhuo Xiangqiao looked at her incredulously, and only after Lin Yue repeated herself, did he come back to his senses. His eyes were filled with joy, and his usually pursed lips now showed a big smile. His long arms suddenly wrapped around her waist, pulling her forcefully into his embrace. His handsome face pressed close to hers, and, raising his eyes, he could clearly see the overflowing happiness on his face and the sparkling eyes.
Lin Yue reached out and slowly embraced him, "Zhuo Xiangqiao, if one day you grow tired of me, make sure to tell me in advance, and I will leave on my own."
Zhuo Xiangqiao tightened his arms and said firmly in her ear, "That won't happen, Yueyue. There will never be such a day, never!"
Even after Zhuo Xiangqiao left the room, Lin Yue's heart was still racing. After tossing and turning in bed for some time, she fell asleep groggily past one in the morning.
That night, Lin Yue dreamt of the scene when they first met many years ago, up to the time when she first met Zhuo Xiangnan. Her mother was still there, Aunt Yun held her in her arms, pointing at Zhuo Xiangnan and Zhuo Xiangqiao seated to one side and said to her, "Yueyue, consider becoming the daughter-in-law of my family in the future. Look, do you like Brother Xiangnan or Brother Xiangqiao..."
She had long forgotten how she had answered then, but she clearly remembered the way Zhuo Xiangqiao looked at her, which held nothing but indifference.
For the remaining days, Zhuo Xiangqiao always stayed close to Lin Yue, and Cenhuan, having been bribed by him, had already completely betrayed Lin Yue, always making room for Zhuo Xiangqiao whenever he appeared. The people on set who had taken a liking to Lin Yue or showed her courtesies, seeing the man who suddenly appeared by Lin Yue's side openly and covertly displaying his claim over her, retracted their budding affections, only able to secretly lament the timing they had missed.
On the final day, as the director announced the wrap on set, Zhuo Xiangqiao, who had been waiting, immediately moved next to Lin Yue. Having completed all her scenes for these days, and not being the main star of the promotional film, her part wasn't that substantial. Next up was Cenhuan's turn as the agent. After bidding farewell to everyone on the set, Zhuo Xiangqiao took Lin Yue and sprinted back to the hotel.
As soon as they returned, he went straight to the inner bedroom and began rummaging through her luggage.
"What are you looking for?" Lin Yue asked from the side.
"Where's your passport?" Zhuo Xiangqiao searched all over but couldn't find it.
Lin Yue stepped forward, dug out her passport from the innermost compartment of her handbag, and handed it over to Zhuo Xiangqiao, who took it, helped her put on her coat, picked up her handbag, and led her out.
"What are we going to do?"
"Go to a place."
"But Huanhuan..."
"I've already talked to Cenhuan, and she has approved it." Reaching the door, he draped the coat over Lin Yue and tightened it, then hailed a taxi.
After getting out of the taxi, Lin Yue looked at the international airport in front of her with a flash of confusion in her eyes, "What are we doing here?"
Zhuo Xiangqiao took her hand and headed towards the check-in counter. Watching him slip out both the flight tickets and passport, Lin Yue suddenly felt that her brain wasn't quite keeping up. It was only after boarding the plane that she realized, "When did you buy the tickets?"
"Yesterday," Zhuo Xiangqiao replied leisurely, "I had asked Cenhuan, knowing that you would finish all your parts today."
Six hours later, the plane landed smoothly at Dublin Airport. As soon as they disembarked, someone came up to greet them. Upon seeing Lin Yue, a flash of recognition and amazement crossed his eyes.
"The car is ready," the man said as he stepped forward, his gaze constantly measuring the two of them.
Zhuo Xiangqiao took Lin Yue into his arms and introduced her, "Ken, a friend from my university days."
Lin Yue smiled and stretched out her hand to Ken, saying, "Hello, I am Lin Yue."
Just as Ken was about to extend his hand, Zhuo Xiangqiao pulled her outside, "Didn't you say the car is right outside? Yueyue is already tired from the long flight."
Hearing his words, Ken, who had been brooding, hurriedly went to fetch the car, and as it drove along, Lin Yue shifted her gaze from the outside scenery to the interior of the car and asked, "How did you guys meet originally?"
Zhuo Xiangqiao, who had been composed until then, had a touch of embarrassment on his face, while Ken, driving the car ahead, started speaking, "Originally, Joe was the most popular person in the whole school..."
Before he could finish, Zhuo Xiangqiao interrupted, "We met through a fight." He spoke with a flicker in his eyes and touched his nose in a feigned casual gesture.
The car stopped in a large estate, and as Lin Yue stared at the manor in front of her in amazement, Zhuo Xiangqiao put his arm around her shoulder, "Ken's family was once honored by the royal family with a lordship, and all this land belonged to his family, but now it's all up to him to look after."
"The rooms are all ready," Ken said standing in front of the garage, "Joe, are you staying in your old room, or?" he asked with a suggestive tone.