The Wealthy and Influential Fiancé has the Ability to Read Mind
Chapter 83
Ji Yun not only set up the appointment but also brought along a sample album.
It featured various fairytale princess portraits. Tang Nuan initially wondered if it might seem childish, but upon seeing the samples, she was impressed. The flowing gowns, beautiful floral crowns, and mysterious castles made for enchanting and distinctive photos.
Tang Nuan felt her interest growing. It seemed like people often say that men are boys at heart until the end, and perhaps women dream of being princesses their whole lives.
As Tang Nuan flipped through the album, she remarked, “Ji Yun, you did a great job finding this team. Where did you find them? It’s quite a coincidence.” Such a pure fairytale princess-style team isn’t easy to come by.
Ji Yun hesitated briefly but then casually replied, “Just a lucky find. They used to work at Disney, and the main photographer is a big Disney princess fan.”
Tang Nuan was just making casual conversation and didn’t think much of it. Everyone has their own interests, and finding this team was just a stroke of luck.
Since these were best friend photos, they wanted a unified style. The three of them decided to choose outfits from three different styles, dark, glamorous, and ethereal. They sent their selections to the team to prepare in advance.
While Ji Yun handled the arrangements, Tang Nuan checked the time and intended to video call Ye Shuyan. Instead, she received his message first: [I have an urgent matter and need to go to Country Lai. I’m boarding the plane now. I’ll contact you once I landed.]
Tang Nuan pouted in displeasure: [Another last-minute arrangement? Will you be back in two days?]
Ye Shuyan’s call came through, and he said with a smile, “I’ll be back on time, no matter what.”
Tang Nuan skeptically replied, “What if something urgent comes up again?”
Ye Shuyan said, “Then I’ll just have to let it be. If I go bankrupt, so be it.”
Tang Nuan laughed, “Hey, aren’t you supposed to be the calm and rational Ye Shuyan? You’re not going to let yourself go bankrupt, are you?”
Ye Shuyan chuckled, “I miss you too much to be rational.”
Tang Nuan was softened by his words, “Then hurry back. I have a surprise for you.”
However, after hanging up, her longing only grew stronger. She sighed, “Loving someone is really such a hassle.”
Li Qiuqiu, who had just entered, heard this and said, “Please have some public morals. Don’t torture the single people.”
Ji Yun, following behind, added, “I wish I had such troubles, but unfortunately, I don’t.” Then she looked at the two of them and grumbled, “Actually, you two are already enough trouble.” With that, she jumped onto the bed.
The three of them ended up laughing and playing around on the bed.
Since the fairytale castle set would only be completed in the afternoon, their photoshoot was scheduled to start at 1 PM.
The three of them slept in until after ten in the morning, had a light meal, and then went to a spa for a full-body treatment. By the time they finished, it was almost time for their photoshoot.
The fairytale castle was fully constructed. Although it was situated in a modern district, surrounded by early Republican-style buildings, the castle with its ivy-covered walls stood out as quite peculiar. Many people were peering over, clearly curious about what this unusual set was for.
Tang Nuan wasn’t sure what the castle was originally intended for, only that they were borrowing it for a fairytale princess photoshoot.
Initially, she thought of this photoshoot as just a fun activity with Ji Yun and Li Qiuqiu. But the moment she stepped into the “castle,” her inner princess instincts were suddenly awakened.
It was truly beautiful!
The set was built on a three-story replica structure. The building itself had a central atrium, allowing a view of the rooftop from the ground floor. The roof, adorned with what seemed to be a 3D screen or some effect, created the illusion of a vast, high dome, providing a serene and uplifting atmosphere.
The ground floor was divided into different scenes, a fireplace with a carpet, a pumpkin-shaped sofa with plush toy dogs, and a swing covered in flowering vines.
The stairs, winding up along the walls, were decorated with intertwining vines and flowers, evoking a forest castle feel.
While Ji Yun and Li Qiuqiu were discussing details with the team, Tang Nuan, curious, wandered up the wooden staircase. The second floor was bustling with activity, featuring makeup rooms and changing rooms.
The flowers and vines continued to stretch out as Tang Nuan asked a staff member if she could go up, and she proceeded to the top floor. The third floor was sparsely decorated, likely meant for staircase shots, but the door to the rooftop was open. Tang Nuan noticed a hint of greenery and felt curious.
In the deep winter, what could possibly be green on the rooftop?
When she got closer, she was immediately stunned.
She had thought the ground floor was already magical, but the rooftop held an even bigger surprise!
The entire rooftop was covered in a lush array of greenery and flowers, creating an illusion of being in a forest. What captivated Tang Nuan’s attention the most was the beautiful floral bed right in the center of the rooftop!
The black wrought-iron bed was entwined with green vines and flowers, and the snow-white sheets looked as though they were waiting for a princess to drift into sleep. The afternoon sunlight made it look breathtakingly beautiful.
Tang Nuan immediately felt an urge to lie down. She couldn’t help but ask a staff member still working on the setup, “Can we take photos here?”
“This area is meant for the Sleeping Beauty princess theme,” the staff member said with a smile. “I don’t think any girl could resist this.”
Tang Nuan nodded vigorously. At that moment, she was utterly enchanted and rushed downstairs to call Ji Yun and Li Qiuqiu to come and see.
“Wow!” Ji Yun exclaimed upon seeing it, “This is too extravagant!”
“Right?” Tang Nuan smiled, “Just for this, I’d accept the price without a second thought!”
She was genuinely excited about this photoshoot.
The photographer smiled and said, “But we’ll shoot this last. It needs a bit more setup, and it will look even better with the lighting when it gets a bit darker.”
Hearing that it could be even more beautiful, Tang Nuan’s anticipation grew.
The three of them eagerly went downstairs to do their makeup and styling, starting with the other two sets of outfits.
While choosing outfits, Tang Nuan couldn’t help but compliment Ji Yun, “This team is amazing. The clothes are all so beautiful.”
She had expected the clothing quality to be average, assuming that it only needed to look good in photos. However, she was pleasantly surprised to find that the clothes were not only made of fine materials but also had excellent designs. Though they incorporated elements from fairy tale princesses, like puff sleeves and full skirts, they were tailored into elegant evening gowns.
Tang Nuan particularly loved a water-blue tulle gown, which hugged her figure and had a flowing skirt adorned with intricate embroidery and beadwork. The sleeves had the same draped tulle design, with scalloped embroidery and beads, making the gown both dazzling and ethereal.
She decided to wear this gown for the final set.
“That’s right,” Ji Yun murmured quietly, “I bet the cost is also impressive.”
Tang Nuan didn’t catch what she said, “Huh?”
“Nothing,” Ji Yun quickly nudged her toward the makeup room, “Let’s get moving. Those plants outside can’t stay frozen for too long.”
Once they were inside, Li Qiuqiu quietly remarked, “They’re using warm air on the rooftop to maintain the temperature… Truly the mark of the wealthy.” She then glanced at Tang Nuan’s back and smiled, genuinely happy for her.
Time always seemed to fly by for girls during a photoshoot. By the time they had completed the dark fairy princess and vibrant daring princess looks, it was already fully dark outside.
Tang Nuan checked the time and saw it was almost six. Excited about the upcoming sleeping beauty theme, she said, “I wonder how the setup up there looks now.”
The photographer smiled, “You’re going to love it.”
Tang Nuan changed out of her bright red Indian princess outfit and slipped into the water-blue tulle gown. Her long hair was left loose, with only a Bohemian-style crescent moon charm as an accessory, and various colorful flowers scattered throughout.
Looking at the droplets of water still on the flowers, Tang Nuan said to the makeup artist, “You’ve really gone all out with the cost here.”
The makeup artist gazed at her with admiration and said, “If you’re happy, it’s worth it.”
Tang Nuan noticed a hint of envy in the makeup artist’s eyes, but before she could dwell on it, Ji Yun and Li Qiuqiu emerged, both dressed in similar styles, one in sea green and the other in soft yellow, with floral crowns adorning their heads.
Ji Yun looked at her and said, “You’re definitely the best fit for this theme. You look absolutely stunning.”
Li Qiuqiu also chimed in, “You look so much prettier than the Aurora Princess from middle school.”
Tang Nuan gave her a playful glare, “Could you not bring up my embarrassing history when I’m having such a good time?”
Li Qiuqiu just laughed and pulled her along, “Come on, let’s hurry up and see!”
Ji Yun took a deep breath and followed, Tang Nuan noticed and teased, “Why are you so nervous now?”
Ji Yun replied, “I’m excited! We’re almost done, let’s go!”
The three of them climbed up to the rooftop, and the moment they opened the door, they were all stunned, “Wow!! It’s so beautiful!”
The photographer had indeed been telling the truth. The rooftop was even more stunning now. The greenery was arranged neatly, and the path leading to the flower bed was covered in fresh petals. In addition to the lighting, various small fairy lights were hanging around. At that moment, Tang Nuan truly felt like a princess from a fairytale.
The photographer smiled and said, “This is the Sleeping Beauty theme. Miss Tang, please lie down first.”
“Miss Ji and Miss Li will go next.”
Ji Yun and Li Qiuqiu nudged Tang Nuan towards the flower bed. Without hesitation, Tang Nuan walked along the petal-strewn path to the flower bed. The roses intertwined on the bed were still fresh and vibrant. She lay down on the bed she had been looking forward to all afternoon and let out a contented sigh.
The staff came over to help her adjust her dress and hair, and bird sounds and flowing water music started playing around her. Tang Nuan couldn’t help but close her eyes, feeling as if she was truly in a forest.
The photographer placed a blue silk ribbon over her eyes and said, “Alright, just keep your eyes closed like this from now on. Very beautiful… Please stay still while we adjust the lighting.”
The lighting took a bit longer to adjust, but Tang Nuan didn’t feel bored. Instead, she was lying comfortably, with the warm air from the heater and a faint floral scent making her feel completely relaxed and content. She wondered if this was what it felt like to be Sleeping Beauty Aurora, sleeping for a hundred years.
As she thought about this, her lips slightly curled up, and soon after, she felt someone approach her.
She thought it was the photographer and asked, “Is it ready?”
Then she felt a large hand grasp her own…
Tang Nuan was startled. Even though they had only been together for a few months, she knew whose hand it was.
She vaguely realized something: the strange setup, the various coincidental arrangements by Ji Yun, and this almost cost-free dreamlike scene…
But for some reason, her mind was moving slowly. Before she could come to a conclusion, she felt someone’s lips on hers.
The familiar scent, the familiar shiver, in that moment, Tang Nuan’s mind went completely blank.
The person gently removed the ribbon from her eyes, planted a kiss on her forehead, and said in a deep, pleasant voice, “All done.”
Tang Nuan slowly opened her eyes, and the face she had been longing for was right in front of her. Ye Shuyan, dressed in an elaborate and magnificent prince’s outfit, kissed her lips gently once more and smiled at her, “Princess, it’s time to wake up.”
Ji Yun, Li Qiuqiu, and the photography team cheered and set off confetti cannons, with countless flower petals falling around them. Tang Nuan suddenly stood up and hugged him. She wanted to laugh, but for some reason, she choked up instead, “What are you doing?”
“There is indeed an important thing to do,” Ye Shuyan said with a smile, pulling away to place her phone in her hand, “but I think this is something your family should know about.”
Tang Nuan looked into his eyes and, for some reason, understood his meaning.
She bit her lip, opened her contacts, and found Shen Jinhua’s number. She looked up at Ye Shuyan, who encouraged her with his gaze.
Tang Nuan took a deep breath and pressed the call button.
The phone was almost instantly answered. Shen Jinhua’s voice came through, “Nuan Nuan? Where are you?”
Tears welled up suddenly, and Tang Nuan covered her mouth, unable to speak. Shen Jinhua waited patiently, “Nuan Nuan? What’s wrong? Is something the matter?”
Seeing that she couldn’t speak, Ye Shuyan stepped forward and said, “Aunt Shen, she’s at the Southern Film and Television City studio, and she’d like you to come over.”
Tang Nuan looked up at him.
Then she heard Shen Jinhua’s straightforward response from the phone, “Okay. I’ll be there right away!”
As soon as the words were spoken, the door to the rooftop was pushed open, and Shen Jinhua appeared in front of Tang Nuan. She looked at her and smiled, “Wow, which family’s daughter is this beautiful?”
She walked over, patted Tang Nuan’s head, and said, “Sweetheart, Mom’s here. Do you want to call your dad?”
Tang Nuan could no longer hold back her tears and, without hesitation, pressed the call button for Tang Jinxin.
The call was picked up almost immediately. As soon as Tang Nuan choked out a “Dad,” Tang Jinxin appeared at the rooftop door. He walked quickly towards her, saying, “Good girl, why are you crying? Dad is here now.”
“Call your elder sister, your second brother, and your younger brother…”
Tang Nuan called one by one, and soon Tang Yue, Tang Fei, and Tang Ben all rushed to her side.
When Tang Ben rushed over and hugged her, Tang Nuan was already in tears.
Shen Jinhua patted her head and said, “Don’t cry. The nightmare is over. Now you’re our family’s most cherished little princess.”
Tang Nuan couldn’t help but smile through her tears, looking up at them. Tang Jinxin, Tang Yue, Tang Fei, and Tang Ben were all standing behind her, smiling. Tang Nuan felt a mix of emotions, wanting to cry and laugh at the same time.
Ye Shuyan gently wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said softly, “Since everyone is here, can I now talk about the serious matter?”
Tang Nuan had a vague idea of what was coming. She blinked her tearful eyes and looked at him.
Ye Shuyan, having received the go-ahead, pulled out a ring from his pocket and knelt on one knee in front of her. “Nuan Nuan,” he began, but then took a deep breath, seemingly at a loss for words.
Ji Yun clapped her hands and laughed, “Oh, our Young Master Ye is nervous too!”
With her leading the way, the others joined in the laughter and teasing, making the atmosphere joyous. Tang Nuan laughed as well.
Ye Shuyan, now more relaxed, held the ring up in front of her and said, “I’m sorry for not doing enough before.”
“But I am very grateful. For the past twenty-four years, you have been brave and strong, breaking through my life with the most splendid grace, showing me that life can be so colorful.”
He gazed earnestly and sincerely into her eyes. “You are the best gift that heaven has given me. Now, I hope to spend the rest of my life protecting this gift.”
“Nuan Nuan, will you marry me?”
The moment his words fell, starry lights suddenly soared into the sky from the rooftop of the building across from them, dazzling like fireworks, and eventually formed a large message: “Tang Nuan Marry Me.”
At that moment, not just the rooftop of the building, but it seemed as if the entire film city was celebrating.
“Marry him!”
“Marry him!”
……
Tang Nuan realized that even though she had guessed his intention, she was overwhelmed with emotions when the moment truly arrived. Sweetness, happiness, and countless other feelings filled her chest, all from the man standing before her.
She looked into Ye Shuyan’s eyes, her throat choked and unable to speak and could only nod through her tears.
Ye Shuyan was stunned for a moment, then excitedly stood up and hugged her tightly. “Nuan Nuan, thank you! Thank you!”
In the sky, drones suddenly exploded, transforming into the words “I DO.”
A deafening cheer erupted all around, and Tang Nuan noticed for the first time that the rooftops of the surrounding buildings were packed with onlookers.
It seemed that the special setup had attracted quite a crowd, who were now celebrating for them.
Tang Nuan suddenly felt a bit embarrassed and shyly buried her face in Ye Shuyan’s embrace.
Ye Shuyan let out a soft laugh and picked her up, heading downstairs. Before leaving, he called out loudly to the crowd, “Thank you!”
The author has something to say:
President Ye: Thank you! I’m heading back to eat meat!