Chapter 126-Part 2

At this point, Jiang Nian was completely unaware of what was about to happen. Recently awake and still groggy, she was pulled along by Xue Hang for dinner.

Along the way, the beautifully arranged flowers and the warm smiles of the surrounding strangers created an atmosphere that hinted something significant was about to happen.

Jiang Nian’s intuition told her something was up, but she hadn’t expected Xue Hang to suddenly kneel on one knee and propose to her.

Looking up at the girl in front of him, Xue Hang felt a mix of silliness and deep affection. He liked her so much that just thinking about her softened his otherwise cold heart. He couldn’t imagine life without her—it would be dull and meaningless.

“Nian Nian, let’s get married.”

Jiang Nian was completely stunned. She had guessed that something unusual was happening and thought Xue Hang was planning some kind of surprise for her.

But she never expected it to be a direct proposal… Ahhh, isn’t he stealing her role?!

Xue Hang’s brow twitched slightly.

But Jiang Nian was delighted and overjoyed. How could she not be, with such a beauty proposing to her? Eyes glistening with tears, she stretched out her hand without hesitation and said, “Yes!”

The Jiang family, who thought Jiang Nian would hesitate: “……” Could you at least pretend to be reserved?!

The Xue family, who thought Xue Hang might fail: “……” That was… way too easy?!

No one had expected the proposal to go so smoothly. Zhou Zhi, Zeng Kai, and Zhao Cheng were the first to react. They grabbed champagne, popped the corks, and fireworks lit up the sky.

Jiang Nian gasped in amazement, only then noticing her parents, grandparents, and Jiang Yu slowly walking out.

Jiang Yu was already crying, her eyes sparkling with tears.

Even Xue Hang’s parents and grandfather were there, smiling warmly and offering their blessings.

Jiang Nian looked at Xue Hang and said with a smile, “Thank you. Today is the happiest day of my life.”

Xue Hang smiled back, taking her hand in his.

This was also the most important moment of his life.

…

This occasion marked the first formal meeting between the two families. They sat down to discuss the wedding, dowry, and other arrangements.

The results must have been good because Jiang Nian noticed both families were smiling and harmonious.

Everything seemed to have been settled smoothly.

Even Jiang Yu, who had reassured the elders earlier, hadn’t expected things to progress so well.

Xue Hang’s mother, though appearing aloof, had not made things difficult.

His father was a true gentleman, and his grandfather, having seen countless ups and downs in life, prioritized his grandson’s happiness above all else.

With everything proceeding so smoothly, the days were filled with casual chats about wedding details and leisurely outings by the sea.

Jiang Nian didn’t interfere much in these arrangements because she had something more important to do.

As for what that was, Xue Hang didn’t want to know…

But no matter how much he avoided it, he couldn’t escape Jiang Nian’s plans.

One morning, she woke up early, held a ring, and knelt beside him, her mind racing with thoughts of how to propose and make her words touching and impressive, the beauty

Xue Hang was awakened by her anxious murmuring.

When he opened his eyes, he saw her kneeling earnestly on both knees, clutching his hand.

“Xue Hang, you proposed to me before, and I said yes. Now it’s my turn. Will you marry me? Will you spend your life with me?”

Xue Hang: “……”

With a chuckle, he pulled her into his arms and said softly, “Yes, absolutely yes.”

Jiang Nian beamed.

“Thank you, baby. I will cherish you forever!”

“…Alright.”

Amused, he asked, “Why propose to me again?”

“Because you’re the best and deserve the best! This might be your only chance to be proposed to, and I want you to feel the same joy I did.”

Xue Hang was momentarily stunned, then laughed.

It was silly, yet deeply touching.

…

The proposal trip was a perfect success.

The group returned home joyfully.

Since Jiang Nian was still young and her career was just starting, the wedding was postponed for a bit.

Jiang’s parents and grandparents glowed with happiness wherever they went.

They spoke highly of Xue Hang’s thoughtfulness, the grand proposal, and the massive diamond ring.

Meanwhile, Zhou Shanshan couldn’t hide her bitterness as she heard about the lavish dowry, multiple properties, and even shares in the Xue Corporation.

During the New Year, Jiang Nian casually drove up in a luxury car worth millions, leaving Zhou Shanshan envious for days.

And now, it seemed the wedding was finally on the horizon…

That day, explosive rumors suddenly surfaced online accusing Jiang Nian of living a lavish lifestyle, being unfilial to her parents, and secretly having a wealthy benefactor supporting her.

Accompanying these accusations were photos comparing the luxury clothes, jewelry, designer watches, and extravagant cars Jiang Nian had used over the years, along with pictures of her exotic travel destinations and her vast collection of luxury handbags—enough to open a boutique.

The evidence was presented with side-by-side images, making it appear undeniable that every time Jiang Nian made a public appearance, she was essentially wearing a fortune.

But the most damning detail was that her parents were still living in their old house.

As soon as the expose was released, it shot to the top of trending searches.

Over the past few years, Jiang Nian’s fame had skyrocketed thanks to several hit TV dramas, which solidified her fanbase.

This year, she was even nominated for Best Actress at the Hundred Flowers Awards for her performance in Before Dawn.

With her fame reaching new heights, such a scandal naturally caused an uproar.