Purely Accidental - Chapter 82
Chapter 82
A few days later, in the parking lot not far from the film set.
Xu Jingying hopped out of the car, adjusting the knit cap on her head.
It was the weekend, no work, so she had excitedly tagged along.
There was no snow today, just a corner of warm sun peeking through soft clouds. The daylight blended into the air, making even the air feel comfortable.
Xu Jingying took a deep breath and stretched lazily.
Turning around, she saw Pei Youshan carefully wrapping a scarf around Xu Jingshu, the picture of loving sweetness.
Xu Jingying, having eaten plenty of their "dog food" (public displays of affection), was already immune. She pointed ahead, "Sis, Sis-in-law, is it over there?"
Pei Youshan followed her finger and nodded.
Xu Jingying's face lit up with excitement. "Then I'll go check it out first!"
This was the filming location for her favorite author's work! Now that she finally had free time to visit the set, she absolutely had to explore every nook and cranny.
She also needed to remind them to film well; Second Miss Xu was still waiting to inspect her graduation gift!
"There."
Pei Youshan smoothed the collar of Xu Jingshu's beige coat, putting on a stern face.
"It's cold, keep warm. Don't catch a cold."
Xu Jingshu's gentle gaze passed through the white mist of her breath, looking deeply at her. "Mm, Shanshan too."
Then she took Pei Youshan's right hand, tucked it into the left pocket of her own coat, and walked shoulder-to-shoulder with her. "Let me warm your hand."
…
Chu Shimiao knew Pei Youshan and Xu Jingshu were coming. After finishing her scenes, she used her break to meet them.
She was the type to accept things as they came. If something wasn't meant to be, she wouldn't force it.
Besides, Pei Youshan was so adorable; losing to her felt completely justified.
The makeup artist finished the touch-ups and left, careful not to disturb their conversation.
Xu Jingying was sitting behind the monitor screen, enthusiastically playing supervisor.
Chu Shimiao glanced at her, then turned to Xu Jingshu with a couple of "tsk tsk" sounds. "Look, your sister is so cute. You, on the other hand, are not cute at all."
Xu Jingshu: "I don't need to be cute."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but look at Pei Youshan. "My Shanshan's cuteness is enough."
Pei Youshan blushed at her words, hiding half her face in her scarf. Her eyes darted away shyly as she awkwardly reached up to cup Xu Jingshu's face, turning her gaze away. "Aiya…"
Chu Shimiao quickly raised her hand to stop them. "Alright, alright, it's nice of you to visit the set, no need to bring shark knives and dog food. I'm full, I'm full, I can't eat anymore, not even a single bite."
She used to think Xu Jingshu was a cold, emotionless woman who didn't understand romance. Now she realized she was wrong.
Was that cold and emotionless?
Clearly, it was just because she hadn't met the right person.
Look, just look at how she acted around Pei Youshan. Who could say she didn't understand romance?!
But seeing them reconciled and not missing out on each other, she also felt relieved.
Let the past crush remain in the past.
Now, as their friend, she sincerely hoped they could be happy together and grow old side by side.
So, the next step was…
Chu Shimiao crossed her arms. "May I ask, when are you two planning to get married?"
Both women froze.
Then they saw Chu Shimiao proudly flick her long hair. "If you get married while I'm still single, I can reluctantly be your bridesmaid."
Chu Shimiao added, "I know, having a superstar like me at your wedding must be incredibly moving for you both, but don't get too emotional. Shedding a tear or two is enough."
Xu Jingshu felt this was utterly ridiculous.
Pei Youshan, however, found her quite amusing.
Just then, Chen Hanming arrived and happened to hear this, instantly locking onto the keyword "wedding." He looked utterly shocked. "What? President Xu, President Pei, you two are actually a couple?!"
Xu Jingshu and Pei Youshan slowly turned to look at him.
That day, An Youda found out too.
Soon after, all their friends knew.
Xu Jingshu's WeChat was bombarded with group messages all night.
It was only then that Xu Jingshu realized Xu Ge hadn't told their friends about their relationship.
She had assumed Xu Ge would mention it, and being busy with work this past month, she hadn't paid much attention to the group chats that were constantly flooded with messages.
Xu Ge, on the other hand, thought Xu Jingshu wanted to announce it herself, so she hadn't breathed a word.
Thus, neither of them said anything, perfectly demonstrating useless tacit understanding.
The phone on the bed rang. The caller ID showed "An Youda."
Pei Youshan glanced at it, then looked at the bathroom where the sound of running water continued. She picked up Xu Jingshu's phone and answered. Just as she was about to speak, the person on the other end excitedly yelled, his voice full of energy, "Xiao Xu, you're finally off the market!!!"
Pei Youshan instinctively pulled the phone away from her ear. After An Youda calmed down, she smiled and said, "Mr. An, I'm sorry, I'm not Xiao Xu."
The person on the phone suddenly froze.
This unfamiliar, distant address, this female voice…
He glanced at the contact name on his phone and suddenly understood.
"You are… President Pei?"
Pei Youshan: "Yes, it's me."
An Youda was dumbfounded.
—Oh no, oh no, this is a major embarrassment!
Pei Youshan acted as if nothing had happened, her tone gentle and warm. "I'm sorry, Mr. An, Jingshu isn't available to take your call right now. I'll have her call you back later, okay?"
"Oh, oh, okay, okay. Sorry to bother you, President Pei."
"Not at all, Mr. An. It's no trouble."
When Xu Jingshu came out of the shower, she saw her girlfriend lying on the bed, smiling at her. The book she had been reading was open beside her, with Xu Jingshu's phone placed on top.
She walked over and leaned down to exchange a gentle kiss with her.
"What is it? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Pei Youshan resembled a Ragdoll cat showing its belly, her wavy long hair spread across the bed. She looked beautiful and docile, making one want to pet her.
She patted Xu Jingshu's lips. "Nothing much, just thought your friends are quite amusing, worrying about your relationship status."
"After all, our President Xu looks like someone who lacks neither money nor potential partners."
Xu Jingshu bit her fingertip, then slowly released it. "I didn't lack partners after meeting President Pei."
Pei Youshan's eyes curved into crescents as she handed the phone to her. "Mr. An just called you. Remember to call him back."
Xu Jingshu took the phone and said, "Okay."
As Xu Jingshu walked out of the bedroom with her phone, Pei Youshan burrowed back into the covers to continue reading.
A moment later, the covers were lifted slightly. Xu Jingshu lay down beside her, wrapping an arm around her waist and gazing intently at her profile.
"Did you finish your call?"
"Mm."
Silence fell between them. Pei Youshan continued reading, while Xu Jingshu continued watching her girlfriend.
She recalled Chu Shimiao's words from today, and then thought about the plans she had been contemplating.
She hadn't planned on getting married originally, but now… she wanted to.
She wanted to hear others call Pei Youshan "Mrs. Xu."
She wanted to completely possess Pei Youshan.
She no longer wanted just the status of a girlfriend; she wanted to be her wife, to accompany her forever.
Then she saw Pei Youshan suddenly close the book with a snap and reach out to cover her eyes. "Why are you staring at me like that?"
She smiled, pulling Pei Youshan into her arms and stroking her head gently. "Because Mrs. Xu is beautiful. I could look at you for a lifetime and never get tired."
When Pei Youshan heard the words "Mrs. Xu," she paused, then looked up to meet Xu Jingshu's calm gaze before lowering her head again, her earlobes quietly turning red.
Xu Jingshu was so annoying.
Who was her Mrs. Xu…
…
Wednesday, 4 PM.
Xu Ge sat in Xu Jingshu's office, watching Xu Jingshu personally review Xu Jingying's work report, looking like a teacher grading a student's homework.
Bored, she picked up the Rubik's cube from Xu Jingshu's desk and fiddled with it.
Xu Jingying sat nearby, nervously fidgeting with her fingers.
After a while, Xu Jingshu closed the report. "Acceptable. You've improved."
Xu Jingying's shoulders instantly relaxed, and she let out a long sigh of relief.
Seeing this, Xu Ge turned to Xu Jingshu. "Look how scared you made the kid."
Xu Jingshu picked up her warm tea. "If I'm not strict, I can't control her."
Xu Jingying retorted, feeling wronged but still confident, "That's not true, I'm very well-behaved, okay?"
Xu Jingshu glanced at her coolly. "Mm, most of the time, you're quite well-behaved."
"Especially in front of your sister-in-law."
Hearing this, Xu Ge nodded and put down the Rubik's cube. "That's indeed quite thoughtful."
Xu Jingshu looked at her.
Xu Ge reasoned, "If she acts up and annoys your Miss Pei, then you won't have a wife anymore."
Xu Jingying instantly felt justified. "Exactly, you should thank me."
Xu Jingshu gave a faint, humorless smile.
Xu Jingying added, "Speaking of which, sis, have you considered what Chu Shimiao said yesterday?"
Xu Ge asked curiously, "What did she say? Did you guys go visit the set?"
Xu Jingshu calmly sipped her tea.
Xu Jingying said excitedly, "We did. Chu Shimiao asked them when they're getting married."
She raised her hand and drew a circle in the air. "Married, circle it, highlight it."
"Sis, honestly, I really want to see you give me a 'sister-in-law certificate.'"
"What on earth is a 'sister-in-law certificate'?" Xu Ge asked, amused.
"I don't know, my sister said she could issue one." Xu Jingying blinked innocently.
Xu Ge looked at Xu Jingshu, her smile widening.
She stuffed the contract into Xu Jingying's hands. "Alright, alright, go back to work first. I'll take you out to eat after work."
Before Xu Jingying could respond, Xu Jingshu spoke up, "Take her out next time. I have something to discuss with you after work."
Xu Ge could only pat Xu Jingying's shoulder with a look of pity.
Xu Jingying said, "It's okay, Sister Xu Ge, I can go eat with my sister-in-law!"
Xu Jingshu's voice came over emotionlessly, "Your sister-in-law made plans with friends tonight. She's not free to accompany you."
Xu Jingying shrugged. "Oh, then I guess I'll have to eat with my friends—Sis, I'll expense it to you later, hehe."
Watching her leave happily, Xu Ge turned to Xu Jingshu. "What's up?"
…
"Welcome back."
The sales assistant greeted them with an impeccable smile.
Pei Youshan took the small, exquisite dark blue packaging bag, her heart suddenly leaping into her throat, making her nervous.
Seeing this, Lin Feifei comforted her, "Relax, you can definitely do it!"
"Think about it, she even called you Mrs. Xu. She must have thought about it too, right?"
"If not, just observe her for a few more days. If she shows any intention of getting married, immediately pull out the ring—surprise!"
Pei Youshan clutched the bag tightly, nodding forcefully. "Mm! I'll act according to the situation!"
Over these past few months, her feelings for Xu Jingshu had grown stronger.
The love hidden in the details of their daily lives had prepared her to spend every decade with Xu Jingshu.
Especially when Xu Jingshu called her "Mrs. Xu," that feeling intensified.
So she wanted to propose to her.
Xu Jingshu had taken the initiative so many times; it was her turn now.
She put the ring in her bag and brought it home.
Xu Jingshu was already waiting for her at home.
Xu Jingshu closed her laptop, held Pei Youshan's cold hand, then helped her take off her scarf and coat, affectionately kissing her cheek. "Go take a warm bath first, don't catch a cold."
She nodded obediently, carefully carrying her bag into the room, afraid Xu Jingshu would see the ring inside.
Then, while soaking in the bath, she started thinking about how to gauge Xu Jingshu's attitude towards marriage.
As a result, she accidentally soaked for too long, so long that Xu Jingshu came knocking on the door, calling her name worriedly: "Shanshan?"
She snapped back to reality and replied, "Coming out now."
When she came out, she found Xu Jingshu standing right outside the door. Seeing her emerge unharmed, Xu Jingshu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She smiled and hugged Xu Jingshu's waist. "Sorry, I was thinking about something just now and made you worry."
Xu Jingshu took the towel from her hand and helped her dry her hair. "What were you thinking about so intently?"
Pei Youshan said, "Hmm, haven't quite figured it out yet. I'll tell you when I do."
Xu Jingshu held her face. "Shanshan, I have something to discuss with you."
Pei Youshan: "What is it?"
Xu Jingshu slowly dried her hair. "A few days ago, Old An told me a friend of his wants to propose to his girlfriend, but doesn't know how, so he asked us for advice."
"I don't have any suggestions. What about you, Shanshan?"
Pei Youshan thought for a moment and said, "Personally, I think the ceremony isn't important, the intention is. As long as they love each other, even just pulling out a ring after work is a surprise."
Xu Jingshu nodded thoughtfully, then put down the towel. As if by magic, she suddenly produced a ring box from behind her back and smiled. "Like this?"
The dark blue velvet ring box rested in her palm, looking exceptionally elegant and dignified.
When opened, an exquisite and unique ring lay nestled inside, quietly gazing at its owner.
And its owner, Pei Youshan, was completely stunned, covering her mouth, unable to regain her senses for a long time.
A ring…
Xu Jingshu had actually prepared a ring too…
Xu Jingshu's eyes were gentle, seemingly holding the softest tenderness in the world.
And this tenderness, she would only offer wholeheartedly to Pei Youshan.
"Shanshan, are you willing to be my Mrs. Xu?"
Pei Youshan's eyes suddenly turned red, tears uncontrollably welling up and swirling within.
But she wanted to laugh, laughing at this unexpected sweetness.
She rubbed her eyes and couldn't help but laugh. "Annoying, how did you beat me to it again…"
Xu Jingshu: "?"
Pei Youshan turned around and brought out her own ring, opening the box and looking at her pitifully. "I was originally thinking about how to propose to you, to make you my Mrs. Pei."
"I was even worried you might refuse. I didn't expect you to…"
She paused, the unspoken words replaced by a smile.
Xu Jingshu was slightly stunned, then lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, her eyes filled with surprise and satisfaction.
At this moment, nothing was more wonderful than realizing they felt the same way.
Pei Youshan thought for a moment and said, "No, let's do it again. I want to take the initiative this time. Quickly, put your ring away, quickly."
Xu Jingshu found her both amusing and adorable, so she obediently complied.
Once she put the ring away, Pei Youshan composed herself, cleared her throat, held up the proposal ring, and said seriously, "Hello, Miss Xu. I think things have reached this point, it would be difficult for us not to get married."
"So, may I ask if you are willing to marry me and become my Mrs. Pei?"
Xu Jingshu raised an eyebrow, the smile never leaving her lips.
She looked tenderly at her lover before slowly extending her slender hand.
"It would be my honor."
Their beginning was an accident.
But they never regretted encountering this accident.
—So glad to have met you, my love.
…
Xu Jingying felt that Xu Jingshu had been radiating spring breezes lately, as if she had encountered some great joy.
She even felt that if she demolished Xu Jingshu's house right now, Xu Jingshu wouldn't scold her.
The little flame of curiosity instantly burned brightly in her heart.
As a result, the next day when she returned to the Xu residence, the mystery was solved.
That day, Pei Lanqing and Pei Youshan were also there.
Pei Youshan sat beside Pei Lanqing, shyly calling Xu Zhi: "Dad."
Xu Zhi happily responded.
The atmosphere was harmonious and joyful.
Xu Jingying's mind hadn't caught up yet, unsure why there was suddenly such a grand occasion.
Then Xu Jingshu pulled her into the study and asked, "Didn't you want to see the sister-in-law certificate?"
She was surprised. "You really have one? Let me see, let me see!"
Then Xu Jingshu took out two small booklets from her bag and handed them to her.
She lowered her head and saw the bright red covers of the two booklets, emblazoned with three undeniable characters.
—Marriage Certificate.
【Main Story Complete】
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