As Se-hee complimented him, Kyle’s shoulders rose with pride.
Of course, he had consulted with the event team for every event on the cruise ship.
Se-hee’s praise sounded like it was directed at him.
“With your height, you’ll be able to see from anywhere.”
Se-hee said enviously.
“Want me to give you a lift on my shoulders?”
He asked playfully.
“Really? Would that be possible?”
“Anytime.”
As if about to lift her in his arms, Kyle wrapped his arms around her waist.
“What are you doing? I was joking.”
Se-hee waved her hands and glared at him.
To think of a piggyback in such a beautiful dress!
“Of course, we’ll have a good view from anywhere, but we have reserved seats.”
Kyle led Se-hee up another set of stairs to the upper deck.
“Reserved seats?”
Had there ever been reserved seats at the event parties before?
Confused, Se-hee followed Kyle.
Upon reaching the upper deck, she gasped in amazement.
“Wow. Is this our own reserved spot? How did you get it?”
Se-hee asked, surprised, to which Kyle smiled softly.
A table set for two, complete with drinks and desserts, awaited them.
“So, being a VVIP customer is different, huh?”
Se-hee gave a thumbs up.
Kyle pulled out a chair, but Se-hee shook her head.
“I’m too excited to sit. I’ll stand and watch, and sit down if my legs get tired.”
Se-hee’s gaze was already fixed on the sky, full of anticipation.
Kyle watched her calmly.
By now, she should have figured it out.
But Se-hee still seemed unaware of who he was and why he knew so much about the Decorna cruise.
She hadn’t shown curiosity either.
She hadn’t asked which company he worked for, or even its name.
Whether it was a lack of interest or just pretending not to care.
Kyle was inwardly curious, but he didn’t think rushing to reveal his identity was important.
Eventually, she would naturally come to know.
“Welcome to the on-board fireworks party. Tonight’s event will feature a splendid show with multicolored fireworks synchronized to music in the night sky.”
Finally, the event coordinator’s voice came through the speakers.
“The lineup includes two animation songs for our young passengers, three movie tracks, and ten popular music pieces selected through a draw.”
The coordinator explained enthusiastically.
“Typical of Evans Cruise! Generous, indeed.”
Se-hee exclaimed in admiration.
Even for just two songs, a substantial amount was involved, but an hour-long fireworks festival was beyond imagination.
The Decorna slowed down its speed, preparing for the event. The only time allowed to halt the vessel during the entire voyage was for tonight’s fireworks event.
Soon, the Decorna came to a complete stop.
As the coordinator gave the signal, majestic music began to play.
Matching the rhythm, splendid fireworks shot up into the dark sky.
The loud bangs and bright lights created captivating patterns before disappearing in a shower of light.
The spectacular display utterly captivated everyone’s attention.
For Se-hee, who had never seen fireworks before, this was a moment of profound emotion.
The feeling of the fiery dust seemingly pouring directly overhead was indescribable.
Caught up in the spectacle, Se-hee’s head tilted back further and further until she nearly lost her balance.
Just as she thought she’d fall, someone firmly caught her, helping her regain her balance.
A fresh scent wafted into her nostrils.
Being with him at this moment brought her immense joy.
“Kyle.”
Turning slightly, Se-hee’s gaze met Kyle’s.
Kyle gently wrapped his arms around her.
His heart was beating powerfully against her.
At that moment, fireworks in the shape of a heart exploded overhead, sprinkling light like rain.
It was a magically beautiful sight.
“It’s truly beautiful.”
Held in Kyle’s embrace, looking up at the bursting fireworks, Se-hee spoke with an enchanted expression.
“Beautiful, indeed.”
Kyle said, looking down at her.
His eyes were filled with her image.
Drawn to her, Kyle’s lips softly landed on hers.
He explored her deeply.
The refreshing scent from Kyle’s nose wrapped around Se-hee’s entire body.
She wanted to be with him forever like this.
Kyle, holding Se-hee tightly in his embrace, didn’t want to let her go.
But not wanting to disturb her enjoyment of the fireworks show, Kyle restrained his impulse.
Reluctantly releasing Se-hee, emotions swirled intensely in his eyes.
As the hour-long fireworks display came to an end, the Decorna gently started its journey again.
But the two, still immersed in the aftermath, couldn’t leave their table.
Surrendering herself to the gentle sea breeze, Se-hee gazed at Kyle with a languid expression.
“It’s been a happy day.”
She wished to continue being with him like this.
But today, Se-hee couldn’t muster the courage to voice her desire.
How had she been so bold yesterday?
She could only silently gaze at Kyle.
“Me too.”
Kyle was also grappling with the same dilemma.
Would suggesting they spend more time together make her feel burdened?
Kyle looked at Se-hee cautiously.
“You look tired. You have an early meeting tomorrow. Shall we call it a night?”
Hoping she would say no, that she wanted to stay longer, Kyle waited.
Internally, Se-hee was shouting her desire to stay.
But Kyle, mistaking her silence for a subtle rejection, couldn’t bring himself to ask for more time.
Disappointment drooped the corners of Se-hee’s eyes.
The night sky, stained with the remnants of the fireworks show, mirrored her smoldering feelings.
It seemed darker than usual, perhaps reflecting her fading hopes.
Was this as far as they could go tonight?
Was this where she had to settle?
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
