I'm In Love With the Guy I Grew Up With-Chapter 815: Engagement Banquet Turmoil (Part 1)

Chapter 815: Chapter 815: Engagement Banquet Turmoil (Part 1)
In the blink of an eye, it was the day before the engagement party.
Ji Yebai brought Ning Xixi back to Ying City, and Gu Chengzheng said he would be attending too.
Ning Xixi sat nervously in the passenger seat, her palms slick with cold sweat.
"Dabai, are we really going to get engaged?" she asked anxiously.
Ji Yebai glanced at her sideways, "Weren’t you fearless before? Now you’re scared?"
"Oh come on, I’m just nervous! No experience, alright!" Ning Xixi made an excuse for herself.
Ji Yebai chuckled, "This engagement is just practice for the wedding next time."
Seeing the conversation veering off course, Ning Xixi wished she could cover his mouth, "We aren’t even engaged yet, and you’re already thinking about marriage!"
The second young master huffed arrogantly, unwilling to admit he’d even thought of names for their kids!
...
On the day of the engagement party.
Early in the morning, Ning Xixi was forced to part with her beloved bed, groggily sitting at the dressing table, surrounded by a team of makeup artists and stylists busy at work.
After several hours, everything was finally completed~
The girl in the mirror had exquisitely defined brows and eyes, with makeup that accentuated her face, making it bright and captivating. Her long hair was styled up, leaving a few strands framing her face, making it appear smaller. She wore the sealove pink diamond jewelry series on her neck and ears, which sparkled brilliantly under the lights.
Her dress was not a flamboyant white gown, but a knee-length white dress embroidered with beautiful roses, outlining her elegantly slender waist.
Cheng Youran arrived early, and seeing her all made up, she praised, "Xixi, you look so beautiful today!"
Picking up a floral wreath made of pink roses and white baby’s breath, she placed it on Ning Xixi’s head and smiled, "You look like a little fairy now!"
But Ning Xixi looked troubled, "Youran, I’m so nervous."
"Uh... is this, engagement anxiety?"
"Probably."
Cheng Youran reassured her boldly, "Don’t be nervous! I’ve prepared a surprise for you after the engagement, we’ll go have a blast!"
Ning Xixi’s eyes sparkled, "Okay, okay!"
She was a bit curious about what kind of surprise Youran had prepared.
...
The engagement party was held at the Ji Family’s old mansion.
The venue was arranged to be fresh and romantic, with baby’s breath everywhere. People in elegant attire were coming and going, toasting and mingling, while a symphony orchestra played soothing and graceful music.
Grandpa Ji and Grandpa Song were bantering upon meeting each other; Song Zhizhou had specially taken leave from the army and was chatting with Song Zhiyang; Ji’s mother was in the dessert area holding Miaomiao; Ji Yemo was the last to arrive, coincidentally locking eyes with Ruan Xixia, and both of them subtly avoided each other’s gaze.
The hosts were Ji Qing and Gu Chengzheng.
Ning Jingshen led Ning Xixi to Ji Yebai’s side. After recuperating for a while, his health had improved significantly, and although he looked slimmer, he smiled as he gently placed Ning Xixi’s small hand into Ji Yebai’s.
"I’m entrusting my treasure to you."
Ning Xixi suddenly felt like crying, nervously wanting to withdraw her hand, but Ji Yebai firmly enclosed it in his palm.
He looked straight at her, his gaze deep and vast like the starry sea, his voice low and firm: "She will also be my treasure for life."
Ning Xixi blushed, and the crowd erupted in cheers.
A sudden female voice broke this beautiful atmosphere—
"You can’t get engaged! Ning Xixi, Brother Yebai is mine!"