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    Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Go see more scenery you haven’t seen before…

    It was almost ten o’clock when the dinner ended.

    Pei Yan didn’t drink much, but he was in high spirits and held Wen Yelan’s hand all the way.The driver drove quietly up front.

    “Ye Lan.” Pei Yan suddenly called him.

    “Huh?”

    “What is the bride price you are talking about?” Pei Yan turned his head and his eyes were surprisingly bright in the dim car, “I’ve been curious all night.”

    Wen Yelan pursed her lips and smiled: “I won’t tell you now.”

    “Reveal a little bit?” Pei Yan came closer and blew his alcohol-scented breath into his ears, which made him feel itchy. “Let me be mentally prepared.”

    Wen Yelan turned his head to avoid it and poked his head away, “I told you I was getting ready. You will know when I am ready.”

    Pei Yan stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled, and leaned back on the seat, but still held his hand tightly: “Okay, I’ll wait.” He paused, and his voice became lower, “No matter what it is, I like it.”

    Wen Yelan’s heart trembled, but she didn’t say anything and just rested her head on his shoulder.

    When he got home, Pei Yan went to take a shower first.Wen Yelan sat in the living room for a while, holding the big brown bear in his arms and unconsciously pulling the bear’s ears with his fingers.

    The fact that Xiao Yu and the others were going to the Alps was like a small thorn in his heart.

    He knew that Pei Yan didn’t feel aggrieved, and maybe he didn’t even think about it that way.That’s how Pei Yan is. When he identifies with someone, he will put all his attention and all the good things in front of the other person, and his own preferences and past will become less important.

    But Wen Yelan doesn’t want this.

    He didn’t want Pei Yan to become another person because of him.What he loves is the complete Pei Yan, including the part that is flamboyant on Mount Everest.

    The sound of water in the bathroom stopped.Wen Yelan put down the bear, got up and went to the kitchen to heat up two glasses of milk.

    When Pei Yan came out wiping his hair, Wen Yelan was coming out of the kitchen with milk in his hands. He was wearing fluffy bear pajamas, his hair fell softly on his forehead, looking quiet and warm.

    “Drink before you go to sleep.” Wen Yelan handed one of the glasses to him.

    Pei Yan took it and drank half the glass in one breath. Then he came over and hugged him from behind, resting his chin on his shoulder: “Are you tired today?”

    “I’m not tired.” Wen Yelan sipped the milk, “But you drank a lot.”

    “I’m happy.” Pei Yan rubbed the crook of his neck, “I really want to hold the wedding tomorrow.”

    Wen Yelan put down the cup, turned around, and faced him.Pei Yan had just taken a shower, and his body smelled of refreshing shower gel. His hair was not completely dry, and a few strands of wet hair were stuck to his forehead. His bathrobe was half open, revealing his strong abdominal muscles.

    “Pei Yan.” Wen Yelan glanced briefly and quickly looked away.

    “Huh?”

    “If…I mean if,” Wen Yelan thought carefully about his words, “We don’t want a wedding, okay?”

    Pei Yan was stunned, and the smile on his face slowly faded: “Why? You don’t want it?”

    “It’s not that I don’t want it.” Wen Yelan shook his head and reached out to touch his damp hair, “I just think that the formality of the wedding may not be that important to us. Inviting a bunch of unfamiliar people, going through a bunch of tedious procedures, dealing with a bunch of sincere or fake blessings… It’s tiring and unnecessary.”

    Pei Yan frowned: “But I want to give you a ceremony. I want everyone to know that you are mine.”

    “I know.” Wen Yelan’s tone was soft but firm, “But with or without that ceremony, I am yours. And you are mine.”

    Pei Yan’s heart beat a few beats faster, but he still refused to give in: “That would be too unfair to you…”

    “No grievance.” Wen Yelan interrupted him, raised her eyes and looked directly at him, “We can commemorate in other ways.”

    “In what way?”

    Wen Yelan was silent for a few seconds, as if making a final decision.Then he took a deep breath and said: “Let’s go on a honeymoon. Just the two of us. No wedding, no guests, no red tape. We are not in love recognized by the world, so why do we have to apply the world’s template?”

    Pei Yan looked at him blankly.

    Wen Yelan continued: “You don’t need to worry about the format of the wedding anymore. We can use this time to see more places. Don’t you like mountain climbing and adventure? We can go… to see the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. We won’t go to places that are too dangerous, but we can go to many beautiful and magnificent places.”

    He paused and lowered his voice: “I don’t want you to give up what you originally like for me. Pei Yan, you are Pei Yan first, and then my lover. I don’t want you to become someone who only revolves around me.”

    Pei Yan’s throat was tight and he couldn’t say a word.

    He didn’t expect Wen Yelan to say such things. His Yelan was always so sensitive, careful and took care of his emotions.

    “I haven’t given up.” Pei Yan said hoarsely, “Those are just hobbies, you are the most important.”

    “I know.” Wen Yelan weighed her feet slightly and placed a kiss on his forehead, “But hobbies are also a part of you. I want to see the complete you, the happy you. Instead of you trapped by work and me.”

    Pei Yan’s eyes were a little hot.He held Wen Yelan tightly in his arms and didn’t speak for a long time.

    Wen Yelan quietly let him hold her, gently combing his fingers through his still damp hair.

    “But honeymoon…where do you want to go?” Pei Yan asked in a muffled voice.

    “There are many places.” Wen Yelan said, “I used to do scientific research and visited some very remote areas, but it was all work and came and went in a hurry. I want to watch it slowly with you. Go to Xinjiang to see the autumn colors of Kanas, go to Tibet to see the Rizhao Jinshan Mountain at Namjagbarwa Peak, go to Yunnan to see the starry sky of Meili Snow Mountain, go to Inner Mongolia… Go to the grassland again and see different seasons.”

    Every time he mentioned a place, Pei Yan’s heart softened a little. He could almost imagine how perfect and moving this journey would be.The last bit of suffocation in his heart disappeared, and he was looking forward to it.

    Pei Yan kissed Wen Yelan on the face and raised his eyebrows at him, “We have settled the formality of the wedding, but what about the ‘betrothal gift’? What you said at the dinner table is being prepared, what exactly is it? Can you reveal it now? Hmm?”

    The topic changed back so quickly that Wen Yelan’s heart skipped a beat. He looked away and said vaguely: “…Why are you so anxious? You will know when the time comes.”

    “I’m curious.” Pei Yan held him and moved forward step by step until Wen Yelan’s body was leaning on the counter, with his arms supporting his sides, forming a semi-enveloping posture. “Tell me, can you give me some hints? Is it a physical object or… something else?” He deliberately lowered his voice in a coaxing tone, “Look, I even paid a dowry, you have to give me something to look forward to, right?”

    Wen Yelan was trapped in front of him, his vision was completely blocked, and his mind was a little confused.”…Anyway, it’s what you need.” He suppressed a sentence.

    “What do I need?” Pei Yan raised his eyebrows, his eyes brightened, and he had an obvious smirk, “What I need most right now…” He lowered his head meaningfully and kissed Wen Yelan’s collarbone, “Isn’t it you? How are you going to give yourself to me? Huh? I have received it many times, what’s new this time?”

    “Pei Yan!” Wen Yelan blushed at his revealing words and pushed him, “Be more serious!”

    “I’m very serious.” Pei Yan grabbed his hand and pressed it on his chest, letting him feel the steady and strong heartbeat underneath, “We are discussing life-long events. Betrothal gifts, such a serious topic.” He spoke seriously, but his body lowered lower, the tip of his nose rubbed against Wen Yelan’s, and his breath blended, “Tell me, what is it? Otherwise… I won’t be able to sleep tonight.”

    Wen Yelan looked at his eyes that were so close, full of smiles and expectations, and her heart trembled, but she still held on to her defense: “I said it was a surprise… there is no point in knowing it in advance. Just wait.”

    “Tsk, you’re so strict.” Pei Yan wasn’t annoyed at all. He thought he was so tight-lipped and a little proud that he was so cute.In fact, he didn’t really have to know the answer right away. As he said, the reason why a surprise is a surprise lies in the moment of anticipation before the reveal.He was just…a little itchy, more importantly, he wanted to tease him, and wanted to see him blushing and heartbeating, and speaking incoherently.

    What’s more, in the past week, Wen Yelan was busy with projects and was extremely tired when he came back every day. He felt distressed and restrained himself from making trouble to him too much.Now that it was finally the weekend, he was in his arms, and they had just planned such an exciting future together. The restlessness in his body that had been suppressed for several days could no longer be suppressed.

    “Okay, forget it.” Pei Yan pretended to be generous and sighed, but in the next second, with a strong force of his arms, he carried the person back to the room and sat astride his waist.

    “Ah!” Wen Yelan whispered, hurriedly steadying his body and placing his hands on Pei Yan’s solid chest, “What are you doing!”

    “I can’t ask about the bride price,” Pei Yan held his waist firmly with both hands and looked up at him with dark eyes and a burning smile. “Then I’ll collect some ‘deposit’ first. To celebrate our agreement on a destination wedding, we also celebrate… There’s no need to get up early tomorrow.”

    “What deposit… huh!” Wen Yelan’s words were blocked.

    Pei Yan kissed deeply and urgently, with a week’s longing and the infinite passion that had just been aroused.Wen Yelan wanted to struggle at first, but was quickly defeated. She wrapped her arms softly around his neck and responded jerkily but proactively.The buttons of her pajamas were unbuttoned at some point, and the cool air touched her skin, causing a shiver, which was then covered by even hotter palms.

    “Pei Yan…” Wen Yelan gasped, her voice soft, “Tomorrow… we’ll talk tomorrow…”

    “Tomorrow is tomorrow.” Pei Yan kissed his jawline, all the way down, “Tonight… let’s go on an adventure first.”

    “What kind of adventure…” Wen Yelan was so kissed by him that he felt dizzy.

    “Explore…” Pei Yan’s hand slipped into the edge of his sleeping pants, his voice was hoarse, “My treasure.”

    Wen Yelan trembled all over, completely lost her strength, and fell on his shoulder, her small voice being swallowed into a deeper kiss.

    When Wen Yelan was turned over and lying on the soft pillow, feeling the familiar touch and heat behind him, he couldn’t help but shrink his shoulders and protested with a cry: “It’s too big… Pei Yan, slow down…”

    This unconscious complaint was like lighting a switch.Pei Yan paused, then pushed in more fiercely. At the same time, he lowered his head, bit the skin on the back of Wen Yelan’s neck gently, and said vaguely and harshly in his ear: “Big? Where is it bigger? Huh? Dr. Wen, you didn’t say that before.”

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