Lu Yunshu was pondering how to give the ring to Jin Hanshuang.
This was their first significant ring, did it need a grand ceremony to match?
But what if Jin Hanshuang didn't like such ceremonies?
She still hoped Jin Hanshuang would happily accept this ring...
So conflicted.
Lu Yunshu looked at the ring, seriously and gently closed the box.
Given its extraordinary significance, she decided to ponder a bit more.
......
Jin Hanshuang had her period.
This time it was quite uncomfortable, a bit painful.
After taking some painkillers, she lay on the bed suffering alone.
The bright daylight outside was glaring.
She struggled to sit up and fumbled for the remote control on the bedside table to close the curtains.
The room gradually darkened.
Jin Hanshuang lay back down and pressed a pillow against her stomach.
She closed her eyes and quietly waited for the painkillers to take effect.
Finally, the pain subsided a bit, and Jin Hanshuang's mind cleared up.
But she was still very tired, her whole body felt exhausted.
Her heart was also tired, feeling inexplicably low.
In this low mood, a face appeared in her mind.
- Lu Yunshu.
What could her Yunshu be doing now?
Was she reading a report? Or attending a meeting? Talking with a partner?
Or perhaps doing no work at all, leisurely sipping coffee?
She missed her Yunshu...
Jin Hanshuang, without thinking, picked up her phone and unlocked it.
She wanted to call.
But held back.
Instead, she sent a message first.
[The puppy is crying.GIF]
Lu Yunshu replied instantly: [Why are you crying?]
She's available.
Receiving this signal, Jin Hanshuang's hand had already pressed the video call button.
The other side connected.
The screen quickly switched to Lu Yunshu's office.
The camera was facing Lu Yunshu's workstation, and Jin Hanshuang could immediately see the stacked files on the desk and her girlfriend, who looked serious with her gold-rimmed glasses.
Realizing that the video call was connected, Lu Yunshu put down her work, looked up at the screen, and then brought her phone closer for a careful check.
"Hanshuang, you don't look well, are you feeling unwell?"
She noticed it immediately.
Jin Hanshuang weakly smiled.
"Yes, I'm not feeling well, menstrual cramps."
Lu Yunshu glanced at the calendar, understandingly.
Indeed, it was Jin Hanshuang's menstrual period these days.
However, Jin Hanshuang usually didn't have menstrual cramps, so it seemed unusual this time.
Lu Yunshu frowned with concern.
"Did you take painkillers?"
"I did..."
Jin Hanshuang looked at the person on her phone and suddenly said, "I miss you.
"Suddenly... I really miss you."
Her eyes were soft, and her voice was light, almost as if she were being coy.
Even her unblinking gaze, fixed solely on Lu Yunshu's eyes, seemed to be sending a signal of affection.
Lu Yunshu received it all, her lips curling into a small, unconscious smile.
She asked, "Shall I come home to be with you?"
Jin Hanshuang smiled, "Yes, hurry back to be with me."
Lu Yunshu said, "Then you sleep for a while, and I'll be home by the time you wake up."
Jin Hanshuang smiled again, nodded, and said, "Okay."
She actually knew that Lu Yunshu wouldn't come back.
They were just saying it to comfort each other.
After all, even if she didn't see her now, she would see her in the evening. She would always see her, as they were going to be together for a lifetime.
Looking at the person on the video, Jin Hanshuang slowly closed her eyes and, surprisingly, fell asleep in such a muddled state.
She slept lightly, half-awake and half-asleep, still able to hear some sounds in her daze.
She didn't know how long it had been when she heard a slight door opening sound, which was quite noticeable because of the silence.
Then came the rustling sound of clothes.
After that, her hair was gently lifted, and someone touched her head.
A familiar scent of perfume hit her nose.
It seemed like... her Yunshu.
Jin Hanshuang woke up groggily.
Someone was sitting next to her, wearing the clothes she had picked out.
When she looked up, it was indeed her wife.
The light in Jin Hanshuang's eyes flickered with both surprise and joy, "Why did you come back?"
Lu Yunshu bent down and touched her head, saying gently, "You missed me, so I came back."
"What about your work..."
"It's okay, I can work from home."
Lu Yunshu lowered herself and kissed her face, "I can work while being with you."
She reached out to pull the blanket for her, "Does it still hurt?"
Jin Hanshuang felt touched and nodded slightly, "It's okay."
Lu Yunshu kissed her face again, gentle beyond reason, "Lie down for a while, I'll get you a hot water bottle to warm your stomach."
Jin Hanshuang agreed, watching as Lu Yunshu got up and left.
The bed, which had sunk down, was slowly returning to its original state. Her hand lightly brushed over it, and the scent that belonged to Lu Yunshu lingered in the air, making her feel as if she were still being held by her.
Her stomach still hurt a bit, but her heart felt so warm.
She said she missed her, and she came back.
Her Yunshu was so wonderful...
Lu Yunshu returned, bringing a warm hot water bottle.
The hot water bottle, placed on her abdomen over a small blanket, spread its warmth, and the slight pain quickly dissipated, allowing Jin Hanshuang to relax completely.
She held Lu Yunshu's hand and brought it to her lips.
"Thank you, Yunshu, I feel much better."
Lu Yunshu sat on the bed, bent down, and affectionately touched her hair before kissing her forehead: "It's good that you're better. Don't say thank you, this is what I'm supposed to do. Sleep now. Once you wake up, you'll feel better. I'll stay at home with you."
Jin Hanshuang nodded, looking exceptionally obedient.
Lu Yunshu's gaze softened as she watched her, unable to resist giving her another kiss.
Jin Hanshuang patted the empty space beside her and said coyly, "Work here and stay with me..."
So well-behaved and adorable.
Lu Yunshu couldn't suppress the smile on her lips and gave her a kiss.
"Okay, I'll work here with you."
Lu Yunshu took off her coat, brought her documents into the room, and sat on the bed.
Jin Hanshuang lay beside her, feeling warmth spread through her whole body, making her much more comfortable than before.
Feeling a bit more at ease, drowsiness followed.
Lu Yunshu's hand fell on her head, gently stroking.
It was so comfortable, so gentle. Everything in this room felt like that.
She didn't speak anymore, lightly closing her eyes and falling asleep again.
Lu Yunshu looked at her, carefully covered her with the blanket, and then quietly watched her girlfriend's sleeping face.
... This is also good.
......
When Jin Hanshuang woke up, it was already dark, and the room was dim.
Lu Yunshu was not by her side.
She instinctively looked around, her eyes searching for Lu Yunshu.
She didn't find her.
The door was slightly open, letting in a sliver of light.
She got up, took her phone, and hugged the still warm hot water bottle as she walked into the living room.
Sure enough, Lu Yunshu was there.
She was working, typing on the keyboard.
Lu Yunshu looked up and saw Jin Hanshuang walking towards her, step by step, slowly.
She immediately put down her computer and got up to help her.
"Why did you get up?"
Jin Hanshuang smiled at her, "I got up to find you. I woke up and didn't see you."
Lu Yunshu explained, "I was afraid the sound of typing would disturb you, so I came out here."
"So considerate," Jin Hanshuang leaned in and kissed her face, "How is my Yunshu so good?"
Lu Yunshu smiled and returned the kiss.
She said, "Because my Hanshuang deserves it."
Jin Hanshuang was moved and said, "You deserve it too."
Deserving of all the love, deserving of the best things in the world.
Her Yunshu, the best Yunshu.
Lu Yunshu asked with concern, "Are you hungry? Do you want to eat something?"
"Not hungry, let's wait a bit, I just want to sit for a while. Are you hungry?"
"Not yet."
"Then we'll eat later."
"Okay."
The two of them sat on the sofa, Jin Hanshuang leaning against the armrest, sitting sideways.
Lu Yunshu covered her with a blanket and picked up her computer again.
Jin Hanshuang just sat beside her, watching her.
Lu Yunshu hadn't changed her clothes, still wearing the outfit Jin Hanshuang had picked out for her todayâa white turtleneck sweater and black pants.
Her long hair was held up by a claw clip, with a strand that hadn't been clipped in, falling against Lu Yunshu's cheek, but it didn't bother her.
A pair of beautiful gold-rimmed glasses rested on her high nose bridge, reflecting the light from the computer screen.
Serious, mature, steady, and charming.
Jin Hanshuang quietly watched her, growing fonder by the minute.
Her girlfriend looked so cool and beautiful when she was working seriously.
She quietly picked up her phone and took a photo from a good angle.
Such a beautiful photo.
Such a perfect face.
She felt so happy.
At this moment, Lu Yunshu suddenly reached outâtouching her hot water bottle.
Gently twice, seemingly testing the temperature.
Confirming it was still warm, she pulled her hand back calmly, as if she had done this countless times before.
Jin Hanshuang blinked and silently laughed.
Now she knew why her hot water bottle was still warm when she woke up.
It seemed that Lu Yunshu saw her smile, turned her head to look at her, and asked gently, "What is Hanshuang smiling about?"
Jin Hanshuang lazily beckoned her with a finger.
Lu Yunshu put down her laptop and came closer.
Jin Hanshuang planted a kiss on her lips.
"I'm happy that I have such a good girlfriend."
Lu Yunshu understood, smiling, and returned the kiss.
The little puppy loved hearing her sister praise her.
"Is your work finished?" Jin Hanshuang asked.
"Almost, just a bit more."
"So hardworking... Then you finish up first, and we'll eat after you're done."
"Okay."
Before retreating, Lu Yunshu kissed Jin Hanshuang again.
She couldn't help it; she not only loved playing with her girlfriend's hand but also loved kissing her girlfriend.
Jin Hanshuang continued to sit beside her, watching her, accompanying her.
Then she opened her social media, checked the photo she had just taken, and sent it out.
The caption was two lines of text:
[So beautiful.]
[So happy.]
Visible sweetness for all.
Finally, President Lu's work was finished.
She closed her laptop, took off her glasses, and tiredly rubbed her eyes.
At this moment, a pair of hands reached over and gently massaged her shoulders.
"Our President Lu worked so hard, still working past office hours..."
The moment Lu Yunshu saw her gaze, it turned gentle.
She held her hand and gently pulled her into an embrace, softly rubbing her abdomen: "Does it still hurt?"
Jin Hanshuang smiled and said, "It doesn't hurt as much anymore."
"That's good," Lu Yunshu asked again, "Are you hungry? Do you want to eat?"
Jin Hanshuang said yes.
"You should eat too, don't let your stomach go hungry."
They ordered takeout.
After placing the order, Lu Yunshu went to take a shower, followed by Jin Hanshuang.
When she came out, the table was neatly set with their dinner for the day.
On the sofa was a hot water bottle that Lu Yunshu had prepared for her.
After eating, she held the hot water bottle and leaned against Lu Yunshu's embrace.
Outside, the stars were scattered across the sky, everything was quiet, and all was so gentle, making one linger.
"I really like this," Jin Hanshuang suddenly spoke.
Lu Yunshu asked, "What?"
Jin Hanshuang smiled and said, "I like this kind of life, quiet and simple."
She looked up at Lu Yunshu, holding warmth in her arms, "It's also very happy."
Lu Yunshu gently blinked and suddenly lowered her eyes to ask, "Then do you want to spend a lifetime with me like this?"
Jin Hanshuang met her gaze without hesitation.
"Yes, let's spend a lifetime like this."
Lu Yunshu's eyes brightened slightly.
Although it was a promise they had made countless times, each time she heard it, her heart still fluttered.
Especially when she wanted to give that ring.
She suddenly understood.
They didn't necessarily need a grand ceremony, as long as they liked each other, as long as Jin Hanshuang liked it.
So, she decided to leave the decision to Jin Hanshuang.
Then she consulted Teacher Jin one more time.
"Teacher Jin."
"Yes?"
Jin Hanshuang was still stunned after responding.
"I haven't heard you call me that in a long time. What's the matter, do you have something to ask me?"
Lu Yunshu smiled, "Teacher Jin is so smart."
Teacher Jin also smiled, "Please go ahead, Student Lu."
Lu Yunshu gently hugged her.
"I've prepared a gift for someone I like. This gift is extraordinarily meaningful and unique. I want to give it to her but don't know how to do it in a way that would make her happy."
Jin Hanshuang smiled and asked, "What kind of gift is it?"
She saw Lu Yunshu smile at her.
She heard Lu Yunshu's voice softly in her ear, gentle like the wind:
"A ring."
Jin Hanshuang was stunned.
Lu Yunshu's voice lingered by her ear, filled with affection: "I've always hoped that she would have a pair of rings that belonged to both of us on her hand, so that the whole world would know: This is Lu Yunshu's beloved."
"I also want her to know: I really like her, really love her, really want to spend my life with her, meeting her is the luckiest thing in my life."
Jin Hanshuang was already speechless.
Lu Yunshu's voice continued, with a familiar sense of déjà vu:
"But I have no experience in proposing, I don't know what kind of ceremony she likes, I don't know how to give her the ring to make her especially happy..."
"Sister, help me, give me some advice."
Jing Hanshuang burst into laughter after hearing this, her eyes slightly reddened.
She was really, really happy...
"Sister also has no experience in proposing," Jin Hanshuang said with a smile, "Show me the ring first."
Lu Yunshu immediately stood up, went back to her room, and took out the ring box from her coat pocket.
She had been carrying the ring with her all this time, afraid of missing the perfect moment to propose.
Now, the ring was finally going to meet its owner.
Jin Hanshuang saw the ring.
It was so beautiful, so beautiful.
The mark on the ring box looked so familiar.
Jin Hanshuang raised her eyebrows: "Business dealings?"
Lu Yunshu smiled and nodded: "Yes, business dealings."
So, they were looking at the design draft of the ring meant for her behind her back...
That made Jin Hanshuang happy.
Very, very happy.
She had a particularly good daughter and a particularly good lover.
And now, there was also a particularly beautiful engagement ring.
She looked at the ring again and again, then said to Lu Yunshu: "Take out the ring."
Lu Yunshu took it out.
Jin Hanshuang: "Hold it up."
Lu Yunshu obediently complied.
Jin Hanshuang extended her hand, and her left ring finger gently slipped through the ring, perfectly wearing it.
The light in Lu Yunshu's eyes brightened.
She accepted her!
Jin Hanshuang looked at the ring for a while, completely satisfied, then turned to Lu Yunshu and happily announced: "Now, the bride may kiss the bride."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yunshu couldn't suppress the smile on her lips and in her eyes.
She leaned in closer to Jin Hanshuang.
She kissed her bride.
That evening, Lu Yunshu updated her Moments.
She posted a picture.
In the picture, there were two interlocked hands.
The hand on top had a silver ring on the ring finger.
The caption was:
[So beautiful.]
[So happy.]