One year after that grand, high-profile, and dazzling proposal on the Bund that stunned everyone, Ji Shiyu proposed again.
This time, however, it was done with great discretion.
On a night when only the two of them were present, he quietly completed the ceremony he had prepared.
Looking at the ring in Ji Shiyu's hand, Gu Ran knew this was the proposal that truly suited his personality.
Still, she pretended to hesitate for a moment before extending her hand, allowing Ji Shiyu to slip the engagement ring onto her finger.
Gu Ran took a photo of her hand wearing the ring and posted it on Weibo and her Meow Paw streamer feed.
The news of Ji Shiyu's successful proposal instantly trended on the hot search list, with the comments section flooded with fans' blessings:
["On behalf of all Fish Fans, congratulations to Ranran and congratulations to Boss Ji!"]
["Suddenly feeling like I'm marrying off my own daughter, sob sob."]
["The 'Century Couple' is finally a legitimate couple now. Tears in eyes.JPG"]
["Last time the failed proposal was so high-profile, why not let everyone participate in this successful one! Ji Shiyu, you're so stingy!"]
["Exactly, exactly! Is there anything us 'Century Couple' shippers can't see?"]
["Am I the only one who noticed the ring is really huge and sparkly? Crying with envy.jpg"]
["Of course Ji Shiyu's ring would be huge and sparkly. Lights a cigarette.jpg"]
["If we couldn't participate in the proposal, can we at least participate in the wedding? Begging for a live stream!"]
["Begging for live stream +1"]
..............
After posting the update and looking at the myriad of comments, Gu Ran saw the loudest request was for her to live-stream the wedding.
Her wedding wasn't a sales event, what would be the point of a live stream?
Gu Ran thought this to herself as she heard Ji Shiyu calling her.
Today was the day to try on wedding dresses.
It was Ji Shiyu who insisted on going for the fitting.
Gu Ran found this behavior completely unnecessary.
Because she had taken many photos trying on different wedding dresses in the past. Now that she was getting married, she could just pull out those old photos, pick one set, and use it. Wedding dresses never really go out of style anyway.
Moreover, wedding dresses are a hassle to put on. Last time she tried on so many sets, constantly changing in and out of them nearly exhausted her to death by the end of the day.
But Ji Shiyu insisted on going, even specially clearing his schedule for a whole day.
Gu Ran put down her phone, resignedly got up, and saw Ji Shiyu waiting for her at the door.
The bridal boutique was booked for a private appointment that day.
Holding hands, the two walked past rows of haute couture gowns, with the staff meticulously explaining the designer's concept and style of each set.
After a quick browse, the staff member smiled and asked Gu Ran what style she liked and if she would like to try some on first.
Gu Ran's eyes were already a bit sore from the glitter of the crystals on the dresses. Facing the impeccably attentive staff and then looking at the gentle gaze of Ji Shiyu beside her,
Gu Ran blinked her dazzled eyes: "I think... any of them would be fine?"
The smile on the staff member's face stiffened almost imperceptibly.
"Would the two of you like to try them all on then?" the staff member asked with a professional smile.
Hearing "try them all," Gu Ran was immediately frightened and shook her head like a rattle-drum, then looked to Ji Shiyu beside her for help.
Ji Shiyu had been listening very attentively. Seeing Gu Ran's laziness kick in, he let his gaze linger over the dresses and carefully picked out several sets for her.
The staff immediately beamed and said, "Excellent," please wait a moment.
Gu Ran was taken to try on the dresses, while Ji Shiyu waited on the sofa outside.
Following the usual procedure, the bride-to-be would put on the dress, look stunningly beautiful, the curtain would slowly draw back, and she would amaze the waiting groom-to-be.
Ji Shiyu waited patiently.
Finally, the curtain in front of him slowly drew back. He saw Gu Ran in a floor-length white gown, her waist cinched exquisitely. Under the delicate lighting, even with minimal makeup, she looked breathtakingly beautiful.
Ji Shiyu's eyes couldn't hide his amazement, feeling for the first time a wave of emotion that Gu Ran was now completely and utterly his.
Gu Ran smiled at Ji Shiyu, then was pulled away to try on another set.
Gu Ran tried on three sets in a row. From being able to smile at Ji Shiyu at the beginning, by the third set her little face had begun to droop.
Ji Shiyu simply thought each set was beautiful. Noticing Gu Ran's drooping expression, he stood up and walked over: "What's wrong?"
Gu Ran remembered this was only the third set, and there were still many more that Ji Shiyu had picked out waiting for her. A sense of despair washed over her: "Changing clothes is really such a hassle."
"Unlike some people, who just get to sit and watch." She huffed, her implication quite clear.
As the "some people" in question, Ji Shiyu, faced with Gu Ran's indignant complaint, willingly accepted the fault.
Ji Shiyu adjusted the white veil draped behind Gu Ran and said softly, "Then shall I help you put it on?"
Gu Ran: "?"
The several staff members were all sharp. Hearing Ji Shiyu say this, they immediately exchanged glances, proactively left the next dress to be tried on, drew the curtain closed, and stepped out.
Gu Ran heard the sound of the automatic curtain closing, then looked at Ji Shiyu with a numb expression.
The previous two sets had required two staff members working together to help her into them. Now, this man, for some reason she didn't know, had taken a fancy to do it himself.
She sighed, but still obediently cooperated.
The wedding dress was intricate. Ji Shiyu handled it very seriously, finally zipping up the back zipper for Gu Ran bit by bit.
Looking at Ji Shiyu carefully adjusting her dress, Gu Ran couldn't help but ask: "Have you been secretly playing Miracle Nikki behind my back?"
Otherwise, why was he so keen on dressing her up?
Ji Shiyu frowned: "What's Miracle Nikki?"
"A game I recommend you try," Gu Ran knew she had overthought it. She looked down at the new wedding dress she was wearing, pouted her lips, and asked, "How about this one?"
Ji Shiyu gently embraced Gu Ran: "Beautiful."
"Beautiful," he repeated.
"Of course it's beautiful." Gu Ran said smugly, feeling the warmth of Ji Shiyu's embrace. The little annoyance from the hassle of trying on dresses gradually faded.
"You'd better pick quickly," she said seriously against his chest. "My patience isn't that great right now."
"I hadn't even planned to marry you this early."
It was all because his proposal was too tender and touching that she couldn't hold back and said yes.
Ji Shiyu kissed Gu Ran's forehead: "Alright."
Gu Ran clung to Ji Shiyu for a while longer, then finally pushed him: "You should go back out now."
"I don't want your help."
Ji Shiyu: "Why?"
Gu Ran glanced at the curtain, her nerves on alert: "A man and a woman alone for so long, people will think we're doing something improper in here."
Hearing this, Ji Shiyu chuckled softly, held Gu Ran's waist, and kissed her lowly: "Then maybe we should do something?"
Gu Ran's face immediately flushed red. She pushed Ji Shiyu out of the fitting room with both hands: "Out, out!"
..................
The wedding date was chosen by Ji Heyuan after consulting the traditional almanac for a long time.
Every detail met the standard of being the absolute best.
Although Gu Ran hadn't planned to live-stream the wedding, seeing the fans' enthusiastic pleas, she finally decided to make a vlog.
While there were professional photographers covering the entire wedding, her vlog was filmed by herself holding the camera. Only the footage from the formal ceremony was shot by the photographers.
When the fans heard that Gu Ran wouldn't be live-streaming the wedding, they were a bit disappointed but expressed understanding. Then, upon hearing that Gu Ran would personally film an exclusive vlog to share with everyone, they collectively revived with excitement.
One week after Gu Ran and Ji Shiyu's wedding, Gu Ran's wedding vlog was released right on schedule.
It began at 4:30 in the morning. The alarm went off, and Gu Ran, rubbing her eyes, sat up groggily from bed. Holding the camera towards herself, she yawned and said hello to everyone, announcing that she was getting married today and now had to get up to start her makeup.
The makeup process was sped up. After two and a half hours with the makeup artist, Gu Ran, who had just woken up bare-faced and dazed, perfectly transformed into a stunningly beautiful bride.
Gu Ran wore a traditional longfenggua in red with gold embroidery. The gold headpieces were opulent yet just right. She made a "cool" gesture under her chin towards the camera: "I look pretty good, right?"
Bullet comments: 【Hahaha never seen such a lively bride before】
【OMG so freaking cute ahhhhh】
【The dress is so beautiful, the headpieces are so beautiful】
【Ran Ran is really getting married. teary-eyed.JPG】
Later, when the groom's party arrived to fetch the bride, Gu Ran's vlog became a bit chaotic. After all, it was quite busy trying to film the vlog herself while also being the main participant in the ceremonies. After a shot of her holding hands with Ji Shiyu in the car, the bride in her white wedding dress appeared before everyone.
Gu Ran: "All changed into the wedding dress. He picked the style. Hmm, I think it's quite pretty."
The moment Gu Ran in her wedding dress appeared, all the bullet comments turned into 【Holy shit】.
It truly is every girl's dream. Every bride in the world under the sun becomes a whole new level of beautiful when she puts on her wedding dress.
It was like writing a fairy tale.
The formal ceremony segment.
This time, Gu Ran really couldn't film the vlog herself anymore; footage from the professional videographer was used.
When the formal ceremony began, everyone watching the vlog through their screens couldn't help but feel a twinge of worry and doubt.
It was known that Gu Ran's father had passed away many years ago. Who would walk her down the aisle later? Who would give her away to Ji Shiyu?
Then, amidst everyone's doubts, the music started, and the bride, holding someone's arm, walked in step by step.
When they saw who Gu Ran was holding onto, there was another wave of collective shock.
Ji Heyuan, leaning on a cane with his left hand, held the veiled Gu Ran with his right, taking the place of a father, walking her down the red carpet.
Bullet comments:
【So beautiful it makes me cry wuwuwu】
【He really treats her like his own daughter, doesn't he? teary-eyed.JPG】
【A little insider info: Apparently, Ji Heyuan practiced for a long time to walk Gu Ran down the aisle today. His legs haven't been good, he was originally using a wheelchair.】
【So doting ahhhhh】
【Ran Ran deserves to be loved like this】
.............
Watching the wedding vlog made everyone laugh and cry. While the scene was undoubtedly grand and the outfits luxurious, what truly touched hearts were the love and sweetness overflowing from every detail of this couple's wedding.
Ji Shiyu played a piece on the piano for Gu Ran at the wedding, and his vows before kissing the bride were sincere and moving.
Everyone watched, crying and laughing, as the couple exchanged vows, toasted, and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the afterparty.
At the end of the vlog, it was the wedding night. Gu Ran, having finished all the ceremonies, removed her makeup, changed into pajamas, and sat in the new marital bedroom.
Her little face after removing makeup was still flawlessly fair, seemingly able to be pinched to draw water. With a simple bun and pink pajamas, the radiant bride of the daytime now seemed less glamorous, adding a homely softness and sweetness.
"Getting married is so tiring," she complained to the camera, her chin resting on her knees, then a sweet smile spread across her face. "But I'm so happy too."
"My husband is still outside seeing off a few friends."
At this moment, everyone seeing the bride Gu Ran on her wedding night, already washed up and sitting in the new room waiting for her husband, knew it was impossible yet couldn't help but start anticipating what would happen next. And so, filled with this anticipation, the progress bar slowly moved to the very end.
Gu Ran turned her head as if hearing the door open, then turned back to the camera, smiled, and waved: "The wedding vlog ends here, goodbye everyone!"
The video finished playing, cutting off abruptly.
Everyone stared at the screen that had automatically closed after playback, thinking of that crucial moment just now when it cut off right at the part everyone most wanted to see. It was like a breath stuck in their chests, unable to go up or down, feeling so uncomfortable it was maddening, utterly infuriating.
Under the vlog, fans left comments indignantly:
【Wasn't this supposed to be a wedding vlog?! You have to show us the entire process!】
【Exactly! We're all family here, what is there that we can't see?!】
【I hereby petition with my own blood to let us see what happens next!】
