Kiss Rose

Chapter 3: Deeply Affectionate Vow
Jiang Qian'an was always observing his expression, but the slightly restrained phoenix eyes behind the lenses were too deep, as unpredictable as the ancient waves in a deep well.

Jiang Qi'an became more and more nervous as he read on. Just like when she asked him the correct answer to a question before, she added weakly,
"It's just a formality. When I take back all of Jiang's assets, I'll give you 10% of the shares."

After the sound fell, there was still no response from the other end. Staying with such a person, every minute and every second was like torture.

Jiang Qian'an pursed her lips and gritted her teeth, trying to raise the price to 15%. Zhou Shiyan finally raised her eyelids and looked at her. Her eyes were cold and dull. She had only seen this kind of captivating look in her grandfather.

His tone was calm as water. He took off his glasses with his long, evenly knuckled fingers and looked straight into Jiang Qian'an's eyes. The pressure was so strong that Jiang Qian'an ignored his reddened ears.

“Ten percent of Jiang’s shares is indeed tempting to most people, but how can you guarantee that you can take back all the assets?
As far as I know, the Jiang family's assets have been lost very quickly over the past year, and you, Grandpa Jiang's most beloved granddaughter, have done things that are really unconvincing over the past year."

Zhou Shiyan was referring to the rumors outside that Jiang Qi'an and Ji Linche were in love, preparing for marriage and pregnancy, and might marry into the Ji family and bring the Jiang family's assets with her.

Listening more carefully, Jiang Qian could hear the anger in his words.

Jiang Qian'an shrank back, he really felt that Zhou Shiyan looked too mature to be a man in his twenties. No wonder he could always chat with his grandfather. Maybe he had no topics to talk about with people of his own age.

Jiang Qi'an muttered to himself, but he had already taken out his mobile phone and opened a document to show it to Zhou Shiyan. His voice was sweet and soft.
"Brother Shi Yan, this is a contract I took back not long ago. The Jiang family's internal situation is a bit complicated at the moment, but don't worry, I won't joke about grandpa's business."

Jiang Qi paused, then thought of something and spoke again.
"I can give you 15% of the shares. If you don't believe me, we can get a marriage certificate and make it public property. If I can't take it back, you can take full control of the Jiang family."

When Grandpa was alive, he trusted and liked Zhou Shiyan very much. Although he was scary, Jiang Qian knew that his feelings for Grandpa were real.

No matter what, my grandfather's life's work should not be wasted by my second uncle and others.

She looked at Zhou Shiyan sincerely, and the latter locked his eyes on her, with a dark and turbulent vortex gradually forming in the depths of his eyes.

Jiang Qian suddenly felt that the room was a little cold, as if something terrible was staring at her. In a trance, she heard Zhou Shiyan's unique voice,

"This is what you said, don't regret it."

The wedding started at twelve o'clock, and when I returned to the preparation room, it was empty.

Jiang Qian'an sneered and had a new understanding of this group of people who scatter like monkeys when the tree falls.

She walked to the dressing mirror, sat down, picked out the tools and started to do a simple bun for herself.

It was a bit difficult to change into the wedding dress. The heavy wedding dress was difficult to wear, and there were hidden straps and zippers on the back.

Jiang Qian'an tried several times to tie it firmly, and finally gave up. He squeezed his waist and went out to find something to hold his waist. Just then, the door of the room was pushed open and Zhou Shiyan, who had changed into a suit, walked in.

"Do you need help?"

Zhou Shiyan was not wearing a wedding suit. Ji Linche's wedding suit was tailor-made for him. Zhou Shiyan was taller and wider than him, so it was not suitable for him, so he wore his own casual clothes.

It happened to be a complete black suit. It must be said that Zhou Shiyan was born with a good-looking appearance. His facial features were deeper than those of most Asians. The gold-rimmed glasses made him look more elegant. He had a straight nose and thin lips, a clean jawline, and was polite and well-mannered in his every move.

The midday sun shone brightly in, covering Zhou Shiyan. He walked behind Jiang Qian'an, his steady and mature aura making people feel both intimidated and at ease.
"Don't worry, I've already sent someone to make the arrangements."

He raised his hand, placed his broad palm on Jiang Qian'an's back, and held up her skirt for her. With his other hand, he unzipped her skirt, carefully picked out the ribbon on her back and re-tied it, being careful to avoid any contact with Jiang Qian'an's skin the whole time.

But it was inevitable to touch it, and the warm itchy feeling made Jiang Qian'an's cheeks hot. There was a dressing mirror in front of her, and she could clearly see the sparkling watery light in her eyes in the mirror.

She was so ashamed and embarrassed that she was so busy looking at him that she forgot to refuse. Her waist was the most sensitive part and she wanted to avoid the numbness by sticking her waist forward.

"Don't move."

"Brother Shi Yan, it's a little itchy." Jiang Qian'an's eyes were almost red.

Zhou Shiyan's eyes were dark, and his voice was uncontrollably hoarse.
"immediately."

He tied the last ribbon completely and pulled the zipper up. He noticed the little girl's red eyes in the mirror from the corner of his eye, and his heart suddenly tightened.

All the evil thoughts just now disappeared in an instant. He just realized that Ji Linche did not make the little girl happy, so he could not feel at ease to leave the little girl to him.

Zhou Shiyan's voice was very soft.

"Jiang Qian'an, there are some things you don't have to be so stubborn about. After Grandpa Jiang is gone, look back at me. I will be your backer."

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At ten past twelve, Zhou Shiyan helped Jiang Qian down from upstairs.

Jiang Qian'an didn't expect Zhou Shiyan to act so quickly. Not only did he change the name of the wedding, he even replaced the photo on the electronic screen with the wedding clothes they were wearing at the moment.

In the past, she only knew that Zhou Shiyan was powerful and her grandfather always praised her in her ears, but she never thought it had come to this.

Jiang Chenglin saw Jiang Qian finally appeared and rushed over from the door of the banquet hall. He accused her as if he was looking at some kind of morally corrupt tumor.
"Jiang Qi'an, how can you do this? What do you want Lin Che to do? This is simply ridiculous! It's ridiculous! Where can we put our Jiang family's face?"

"Uncle, it's me getting married, not you, why are you in such a hurry?"

Jiang Qi'an curled her lips, knowing that the other party was furious because she had called Zhou Shiyan. After all, it would be even harder for her to control him after this.

"Second uncle, please make way." Zhou Shiyan stepped in front of Jiang Qian'an, obviously wanting to protect her behind him.

"Shi Yan, how can you follow her around? Have you forgotten how my father treated you? You are seven years older than Qi An! How can you expect An An to marry in the future? How will people in Lingchuan see her? If the old man were still alive, he would definitely not allow you to do this."

Jiang Chenglin was so angry that he had a heart attack. He never thought that this damn girl Jiang Qi'an had such ability that she could even find Zhou Shiyan.

Isn't Zhou Shiyan the one who hates to meddle in other people's affairs? Is she willing to lower herself to do such a thing just because she is the precious granddaughter of that old man?

"Please don't speculate on the thoughts of the deceased." Zhou Shiyan was as gentle as ever, with a cold and creepy smile on his face. "If I remember correctly, your wife is ten years younger than you."

He actually said that Zhou Shiyan was an old cow eating young grass. After Jiang Chenglin realized what was going on, cold sweat broke out on his back.

Zhou Shiyan is now completely different from the past. He is no longer the poor boy he used to be. He has to consider his own weight before speaking.

Jiang Qian'an didn't expect Zhou Shiyan to defend her like this in person.

She knew that this must be the work of her grandfather, who paved all the way out for her.

Jiang Qian'an's eyes were filled with tears. When her grandfather was alive, she was the most favored and happiest little princess in the whole Lingchuan.

Knowing that she liked Ji Linche, he did not forget to give her instructions before she left, and put many of Jiang family's assets in her dowry, just to make Ji Linche marry her and treat her sincerely after marriage.

But Grandpa, she really got the wrong person.

It's too late for her to wake up. Is it too late for her?
When he came back to his senses, Jiang Qian'an was already holding Zhou Shiyan's arm, walking towards the center of the stage step by step on a long carpet covered with flowers under the spotlight.

The people on the stage are like strangers, and the people below the stage have different thoughts.

The wedding ceremony proceeded quickly under mechanical guidance, and soon it was time for the final vows and kiss.

This step was originally what Jiang Qian was looking forward to the most.

She thought about her vows for a long time before writing them, and each sentence contained special meaning. She wanted to express her endless love for Ji Linche on this day, and she hoped that their future would be long and happy.

But now, it seems to be of no use.

Under the guidance of the host, Jiang Qian turned around, holding up her skirt.

She was planning to say some clichéd words to fool the audience, but the microphone passed directly over her and was handed to Zhou Shiyan by the emcee.

The spotlight was shining right behind Zhou Shiyan, enveloping his entire body. Even his fine hair seemed to be glowing, like a god with compassion in the eyes of all living beings.

Zhou Shiyan was staring at her with his head down. Jiang Qian'an couldn't understand the look in his eyes. It was soft and deep, crazy and restrained, and extremely complicated.

The microphone was pressed against his lips, and his voice echoed throughout the banquet hall. He spoke every word earnestly and devoutly.

"I, Zhou Shiyan, would like to ask Jiang Qian'an, Miss Jiang, to allow me to be your husband, your only companion in this life.

From now on, whether you are rich or poor, healthy or sick, I will respect you, love you, protect you, and never leave you.

I will be behind you and be your most loyal believer. I will give you the most reliable harbor and the most solid support, and I will never let you down in this life."

The whole place was eerily quiet, so quiet that Jiang Qian could hear his own breathing entangled with Zhou Shiyan's.

His words were so sincere that Jiang Qian'an felt that Zhou Shiyan loved her terribly and they should be the real protagonists of today's wedding.

When the microphone landed in front of him, Jiang Qianan finally spoke under the host's excited and expectant gaze.
"I am willing."

The MC's voice was full of excitement and high spirits, "Okay, now, groom, you can kiss your bride!"

Jiang Qian'an had not yet recovered from the affectionate words Zhou Shiyan had just said. In his pupils, Zhou Shiyan's face gradually enlarged.

He raised his hand, holding her right face with his large palm to block the outside world's view. Zhou Shiyan saw the shock in her eyes, stopped at a distance from Jiang Qi'an, and spoke to comfort her.
"Don't worry, it's just a borrowed position."

Jiang Qian'an's eyelashes trembled slightly and he nodded blankly, but he didn't hear what Zhou Shiyan said.

When Zhou Shiyan tilted his head down, Jiang Qi'an subconsciously stood on tiptoe to cooperate.

The slightly cool touch makes your heart palpitate.

The rich aroma fills the nostrils.

Zhou Shiyan's back stiffened and he pulled away almost instantly.

(End of this chapter)