When Xie Qing Ci said she didn’t need to worry, he truly handled all the wedding preparations himself.
Apart from asking about her preferences, he didn’t let her lift a finger for anything else.
Yu Qing was more than happy to enjoy the leisure.
That evening.
After their intimate moment, Yu Qing lay in the man’s embrace.
She remembered something important.
Lifting her head, she asked softly, “A Ci, do you like children?”
Truthfully, she had a vague idea of the answer.
Based on his previous words, he probably did like them—but he cared more about her.
Unexpectedly, the man’s embrace tightened slightly as he murmured, “No, I don’t.”
Yu Qing was taken aback, completely unprepared for that answer!
The young woman shifted upward, lying face-to-face with him.
“Then why did you seem so eager last time?”
Xie Qing Ci’s eyelids lowered halfway as he replied slowly, “Because it’s you, my treasure.”
Because it was his treasure, he would try to like children.
Yu Qing only half-understood, gazing at him with wide, deer-like eyes.
Xie Qing Ci sighed softly and patiently explained, “You know, my dear, I’ve always been indifferent to such matters in the past. It was only after meeting you that I developed obsessions and desires.”
“But I still can’t say I like children. More than the fruit of our love, I need the love between us.”
“More than children, I love you.”
It was for her that he stepped into this bustling, mundane world.
Only she was his sole redemption in this life.
Only she was his singular obsession and longing.
He didn’t like children, but if it were their child, he would learn to love it.
What he truly wanted was a future with her.
…
Yu Qing never expected Xie Qing Ci to hold such an attitude toward children.
Yet, it also put her mind at ease.
“A Ci.”
“Hmm?”
“If—just if—I could never have children in this lifetime, would you mind?”
Not liking children and being unable to bear them were two different things.
After all, he was the head of the Xie family. Such a vast empire needed an heir.
Regardless of his personal feelings, it was his responsibility.
But her circumstances were unique—she couldn’t give birth in this realm.
She hadn’t paid much attention to this issue before.
Now that her feelings for him had deepened, she grew somewhat anxious.
Even if she could guess his answer,
She stubbornly wanted a promise from him.
Hearing her question, Xie Qing Ci’s eyes flickered briefly, but he showed no particular reaction.
“If we can’t, then we can’t. It doesn’t matter.”
“I’ve thought about this before I met you. We can select a suitable child from a branch family to raise as an heir.”
“If we do have a child in the future, and they don’t wish to inherit the Xie family, I’ll still choose a child from the branch family to groom.”
“What are you worried about, my treasure?”
What else could she worry about?
This man had considered every angle—both those she could imagine and those beyond her thoughts.
Their wedding was held on a private island.
A private island Xie Qing Ci gifted to Yu Qing.
When Yu Qing first learned of this, she was stunned for a long while.
She had only mentioned wanting a seaside wedding—how did she suddenly become an island owner?
It wasn’t until Xie Qing Ci took her to inspect the wedding venue on the island that she realized her surprise had come too early.
The island was small, yet every corner held wonders.
It featured not only classical Chinese courtyards but also dreamlike European castles…
There was even a luxurious sea-view villa facing the ocean…
The island was somewhat remote, yet Xie Qing Ci had not only built a yacht marina but also a small airport.
Yu Qing and Little Milk Candy: (°°)!!!
Before the wedding, the Xie family dispatched a private plane to gradually transport the guests to the island.
The wedding festivities lasted a full three days.
On the first day, a traditional Chinese wedding was held in a Chinese-style mansion.
On the second day, a dreamy Western-style wedding took place in a castle.
On the third day, a celebration party was held directly by the seaside…
After the wedding, guests who wished to continue enjoying the island stayed behind.
However, the two protagonists of the wedding bid farewell to their relatives and friends and embarked on a global honeymoon.
Just as he had promised, Xie Qing Ci cherished Yu Qing for the rest of his life.
Not long after their marriage, they selected a promising child from a collateral branch of the family and brought him under their wing to nurture.
When the child came of age, Xie Qing Ci began gradually transferring authority to him.
Xie Zheng, the object of others’ envy, was inwardly miserable.
His godparents were indeed exceptionally good to him, nurturing him wholeheartedly and providing ample love and respect.
However, he knew all too well that the reason his godfather began handing over the Xie family affairs to him the moment he turned adult was not out of trust or regard, but simply to offload the burden as quickly as possible so he could enjoy a carefree life with his wife!
The baby felt bitter inside, but the baby couldn’t say it out loud.
Thus, the highly anticipated young Xie Zheng officially took over the entire Xie family from Xie Qing Ci at the age of 23.
And Xie Qing Ci truly began traveling the world with Yu Qing, settling wherever they pleased.
For the latter half of their lives, the two lived as carefree, immortal companions.
“If we could be like the mandarin ducks, why fear death? I envy only the lovebirds, not the immortals.”
It wasn’t until their hair turned white and their faces aged that they returned to the Xie family’s ancestral home.
Xie Zheng had kept it reserved for them all along.
Yu Qing lay on a rocking chair, gazing at the familiar courtyard.
Her thoughts drifted back to that summer day when she first arrived here.
Beside her, Xie Qing Ci seemed to recall the same scene.
For a moment, both of them felt a pang of nostalgia.
“Darling—”
Even with gray hair and faded beauty, she remained the treasure he held in the palm of his hand.
“What is it?”
“In this lifetime, I’m glad I met you.”
“I feel the same.”
“Are you afraid, darling?”
“Afraid of what?”
“That death will separate us.”
“Will it?”
“No, not even death can part us.”
“Yes, we will meet again.”
Xie Qing Ci’s consciousness was already fading, yet he clung to her promise.
“Is what you said true, darling?”
“It’s true. I promise you, we will definitely meet again. In the next life, and the life after that, and the life after that…”
“You must keep your word, darling…”
“It’s a promise.”
“It’s a promise… darling… I love you…”
“I love you too.”
The man slowly closed his eyes, a tear trickling from the corner, still whispering the unfinished love of this lifetime.
The corners of his lips lifted slightly—his life had been fulfilled and without regret because of her.
Yu Qing shed two clear tears as well, leaning down to kiss the man one last time.
“See you in the next world, A Ci.”
…
The two passed away together, having lived to a ripe old age.
Following their wishes, Xie Zheng placed their ashes together.
“Together in life, together in death.”
…
As early as their wedding day, Xie Qing Ci’s favorability had reached 100%.
Then, Little Milk Candy went into seclusion to upgrade and take a vacation.
At this moment, Yu Qing had returned to the void space, and Little Milk Candy leisurely appeared.
【Host A Li, congratulations on completing the mission of the first world! The main mission plus random mission points total 120 points~】
【Hmm——】
Yu Qing had just left that world, and her mood was somewhat heavy.
【A Li, do you need me to help you clear your memories? Or would you like to rest for a while?】
【No need, send me to the next world.】
She couldn’t wait to see him.
【Alright, transmitting to the next world…】
A flash of white light passed by—