Extra Chapter 3: The Proposal Trending Topic

The news of Lu Yuxiu’s successful marriage proposal to Lin Xi broke on the same night as the Starlight fan meeting, setting the entire internet ablaze and sparking a frenzy of coverage from major media outlets.

Lu Yuxiu, feeling generous, took to Weibo to show off.

Lu Yuxiu V: "Thanks to all the fans across the internet for helping me, Lu, win over my wife. I hereby declare: Mission accomplished!"

Netizens, receiving the news late into the night, flooded the comments section in a frenzy.

"Hahaha, they're engaged, they're engaged! He finally managed to win our Xi-Xi! Why am I more excited than if I were the one in love? We must send them our best wishes!"

"Congratulations to our God Xiu for winning his wife! God Xiu has been completely tamed by Xi-Xi, this is amazing!"

"Holy crap, what just happened? God Xiu’s proposal was a success! When did this even happen? This is way too fast!"

"Xi-Xi, we love you, we’ll always support you! Be happy!"

"God Xiu, Xi-Xi, I’m moving the marriage registration office here for you right now, get married on the spot! Don’t make me get on my knees and beg you!"

"Wuwuwu, you are the sweetest couple in the industry. You’ve made me believe in love again!"

...

The topic went viral instantly, with countless netizens posting on every major platform, causing Weibo to crash. The hashtags #GodXiuXiXiEngaged and #GodXiuSuccessfullyWinsWife trended at the top.

The official accounts of Starlight and Starlight Media confirmed the news, making it official. The entire internet was in an uproar, and media outlets swarmed the Starlight fan meeting venue, hoping to secure an exclusive scoop, which resulted in a massive traffic jam in Dragon City that night.

The couple, meanwhile, had long since been escorted by bodyguards back to their residence at Jinxiu, completely unaware of the chaos they had ignited online.

Night had fallen. The room was illuminated only by a soft, dim yellow light, accompanied by the gentle, lingering melody of slow music.

Lin Xi still felt a bit lightheaded; the night had been so wonderful that she was barely keeping her bearings. Nestled in Lu Yuxiu’s arms, she playfully chided him, "What were you thinking? You didn’t give me even a hint before such a high-profile proposal."

Lu Yuxiu smiled softly, his hand gently stroking her back. "I wanted to give you a surprise."

"What if I hadn’t agreed?" Lin Xi asked, her eyes shimmering with mischief as she deliberately teased him.

Unexpectedly, he pinched her chin and pulled her close, his voice low and seductive. "What? You dared not to agree?"

He looked as though he would devour her whole without leaving a bone if she said anything he didn't like. Lin Xi’s eyes curved into crescents, filled with affection. She reached out to hook her arms around his neck and whispered into his ear, "I am yours."

Lu Yuxiu looked down at the girl, her skin as fair and luminous as fine jade, her apricot eyes charming and alluring. Every expression she made was enough to be called a "femme fatale." His breathing instantly grew heavy, his gaze darkening. He leaned forward, pinning her beneath him, gripped her waist, and lowered his head to kiss her passionately.

Lin Xi’s breath was stolen away. He entangled himself with her, like a starving beast. She tilted her head back, her long eyelashes fluttering in the dim light, trying her best to respond to him, which only made him more stirred, his heart pounding wildly.

Time blurred. Their clothes were in disarray; his shirt buttons were undone, revealing his taut abdominal muscles, and Lin Xi’s breathing was ragged, her grace slightly disheveled.

His dense, lingering kisses fell upon her ears, forehead, nose, and collarbone... everywhere his thin lips touched, they stirred ripples of sensation. Their breathing grew heavier, their bodies pressed tightly together, and his hands wandered restlessly over her. Lu Yuxiu felt his blood boiling, unsure of how to contain himself.

"Baby, I’m afraid I’m going to break my word," he rasped, his warm breath fanning against her ear.

Lin Xi’s face was flushed, and she said nothing, merely reaching out to wrap her arms around his waist.

Lu Yuxiu knew she had agreed, and he did not hesitate any longer. That night, under the dim light, the music played on, rising and falling, never ceasing.

...

The next day, braving the media storm, the newly engaged couple quietly took a vacation and went abroad, leaving all the chaos to their agency.

Zhou Xin and Mi Ya were overwhelmed with calls and invitations from various media brands. Even though Lu Yuxiu had already announced his retirement from the industry, Zhou Jun had been harassed to the point of misery over the past few days, yet the two "culprits" were happily enjoying their leisure.

Consequently, it was the fans who suffered; at the very moment they should have been getting updates, there was nothing—not even a single new photo. They could only pathetically cling to old materials, "chewing" on them over and over.

However, their carefree days didn't last long before they were both summoned back. The 31st Television Quality Ceremony was to be held at the end of the month, and as *Prosperity and Glory* was the most popular film of the year, the main cast was invited to attend, requiring them to make preparations in advance.

Every year, the awards ceremony is jointly organized by a renowned television jury, the National Radio and Television Administration, and four television associations, ensuring the event is professional and fair, leaving no room for anyone to question the results.

The cast of *Prosperity and Glory* gathered at the meeting point. Everyone seemed excited, except for Lu Yuxiu, whose deep gaze never left Lin Xi.

Although Wen Jin had announced his retirement, he did not miss this grand event at the organizer’s invitation, serving as a perfect conclusion to the *Prosperity and Glory* era.

Jiang He, dressed in a cool leather jacket today, couldn't stop chattering: "It hasn't been easy, but we're finally together again! Director Lu, we must take home a few trophies today!"

"You're quite confident, aren't you?" Lu Jin stood before the group of young people, looking sharp and handsome in his suit.

"Of course! Director Lu, we have at least that much confidence!" Lin Xi said, arm-in-arm with Wen Jin, her eyes full of determination.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I say, Sister Xi, aren't you guys engaged already? Why haven't you changed how you address him yet?" Jiang He suddenly teased, his eyes darting mischievously between Lu Yuxiu and Lin Xi.

Lin Xi’s face turned bright red, and she hid behind Wen Jin.

Wen Jin stifled a laugh and naturally stepped in to save the situation: "The engagement banquet hasn't even been held yet, and Director Lu hasn't given the 'address-change' gift, so how could she change it so quickly?"

"That's right!" Lu Jin stood firmly on the side of his daughter-in-law, deliberately saying in a stern voice: "This brat proposed without even giving me or his mother a heads-up, making us look like parents without manners! She can't change it so easily! Make him propose again properly!"

"Ah!" Jiang He was stunned, never having seen a father sabotage his own son like this.

"Pfft—" Wen Jin couldn't hold back a laugh either. Director Lu is something else!

Lin Xi looked up at Lu Yuxiu in disbelief.

Yet, he remained the most composed of all. He simply curled his lips slightly, staring at her, his voice smooth and languid: "What’s hard about that? As long as Xi-Xi asks, I can propose to her every single day."

Lin Xi was lost in his shimmering eyes. The air went silent for a second.

Jiang He was the first to react, shouting dramatically: "Wow, wow, wow! I’m being abused by this display of affection! I’m actually witnessing a legendary moment! I can’t believe it!"

Wen Jin looked like a typical bystander enjoying the drama, while Lu Jin could hardly bear to watch.