Chapter 769: Always Loved You Deeply

"Zhuqing..."

Qin Jian flashed and appeared behind her.

Zhu Zhuqing turned around, leaned against the railing, and smiled lightly: "You're here."

Her calm appearance was as if she hadn't been waiting here for him for several days.

Qin Jian naturally wouldn't be fooled by her.

He stepped forward two paces and pulled her into his embrace: "You've been waiting a long time, haven't you?"

Zhu Zhuqing leaned against him, sniffing his scent somewhat greedily.

"Mm, I've been waiting until my heart itched..."

She suddenly tilted her head and licked.

The moist sensation suddenly struck his earlobe, and Qin Jian couldn't help but tremble.

"Teasing me the moment we meet..."

"Hoo..."

Zhu Zhuqing lay in Qin Jian's arms, breathing lightly, her cheeks flushed, her eyes like water.

"After going through so much, to still be able to lean in your arms, it's truly wonderful," she whispered.

Qin Jian gently stroked her smooth hair: "This is only the beginning; we still have a very, very long road to walk in the future."

"Qin Jian..."

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly closed her eyes and asked softly, with a hint of trepidation: "Do you... love me?"

"At this point, do you still have doubts?" Qin Jian laughed in spite of himself.

Zhu Zhuqing clutched his collar with a sense of dependence: "But I always feel that you aren't with me because you love me; you love Rongrong more, you love Xiao Wu more, and there are others—they are all so wonderful..."

"And I... perhaps it's just my figure that makes you like me..."

She rubbed against his chest uneasily: "If I didn't have this body, didn't have this appearance, would you have truly broken up with me long ago?"

Qin Jian gently stroked her head, just like petting a stray little kitten.

She was always so dependent in front of him, more dependent than anyone else.

Because she had once lost her home, she cherished the reliance in her heart all the more.

"Zhuqing," Qin Jian said softly in her ear: "You are unique. It is not just these external things, but that pure heart of yours that is truly priceless..."

"Your feelings are especially pure, your love is deep and unwavering, and your choices are resolute and without regret..."

"I am very lucky to be able to have you..."

"So how could I possibly let you go?"

He pulled her away abruptly, their foreheads touching, his gaze fixed directly on hers, low and affectionate: "Zhuqing, I have always loved you deeply!"

Zhu Zhuqing's heartstrings trembled, and her eyes shimmered with crystal light: "R-really?"

Qin Jian did not answer her again, but instead gave her another deep, long kiss, pouring all his burning affection into it, kissing her until she couldn't catch her breath.

"Now... do you feel it?" he panted.

Zhu Zhuqing was almost unable to speak, her face flushed, and she let out a low "Mm."

"So, marry me..." Qin Jian whispered.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously: "Mm!"

The wedding ceremony was also very simple.

In the simple hall arranged by Zhu Zhongye and Zhu Zhuyue, and under the witness of several teachers, they were officially joined as husband and wife.

"Wishing the Chief Judge and the Head of Family a happy marriage!" Zhu Zhongye smiled.

"Zhuqing, you must be happy," Zhu Zhuyue said, gripping Zhu Zhuqing's hand.

"Thank you, Third Sister," Zhu Zhuqing said, pursing her lips.

"Come, come, come, hurry and look at the wedding feast I've prepared for you!"

Shao Xin couldn't wait to pull them into the cafeteria, where a sumptuous dinner had already been laid out on a table.

The eight of them sat in a circle, just like an ordinary family having a happy occasion.

Simple, yet lively.

"Hahaha, thanks to you coming, us old folks haven't been this happy in a long time!" Li Yusong said, raising his wine glass.

Qin Jian clinked his glass with him gently: "Teacher Li will surely grow younger as he lives; there are still many happy days to come!"

As long as they kept breaking through, these teachers would naturally not age prematurely.

Li Yusong hadn't realized Qin Jian's gift yet, and just laughed: "Then I'll take your word for it."

Zhao Wuji, emboldened by the wine, patted Qin Jian on the shoulder: "We've all heard about the threat of the gods; don't be a coward! If you're not convinced, just fight! If you die, so be it!"

Qin Jian smiled slightly, while Zhu Zhuqing sat quietly by his side, only helping him pour wine and pick up food, just like the wife of an ordinary family.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Being alive is what's most important! Only by being alive can you eat such delicious food!"

Shao Xin widened his eyes: "Qin Jian, let me tell you, as long as there's a way, you must survive, because only by surviving is there hope, can you take revenge, and can you continue to enjoy the beauty of this world."

"Don't worry, Teacher, I know what I'm doing."

Qin Jian smiled and raised his glass, draining it in one gulp.

"Good!"

The several teachers clapped together.

By the end of the dinner, everyone was swaying; the four teachers had collapsed on the floor, and even Qin Jian felt a bit muddled.

Zhu Zhongye, however, remained sober: "Head of Family, Yue'er and I will keep watch for you two."

"Rest assured and help the Chief Judge back; you must cherish tonight!" Zhu Zhuyue winked.

Zhu Zhuqing was not coy: "I'll trouble you both."

In reality, given her strength, as long as she remained conscious, there was no need to worry about being attacked at all.

But this was a gesture of kindness from Zhu Zhongye and Zhu Zhuyue, and also her final emotional attachment to her family, so naturally, she did not want to let them down.

"Qin Jian, do you still remember those days in the past when you would run to my bedroom every single day?"

Zhu Zhuqing helped Qin Jian back into the room that had originally been hers.

Qin Jian shook his head slightly, and the drunkenness cleared up quite a bit.

With his current strength, it would actually be very simple for him not to get drunk.

But just like kissing, if you don't kiss until you're out of breath, can you even call that a kiss?

Likewise, why drink alcohol if you aren't going to get drunk?

Therefore, he did not use his power at all to dissipate the side effects.

"Of course I remember; back then, I would consciously run twenty laps every morning as punishment..." he recalled.

"Then... do you still remember this?"

Zhu Zhuqing suddenly pulled out a bag with a beaming smile.

Qin Jian was speechless: "Are you still going to use Catnip to set the mood tonight?"

Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips and smiled: "Our first time was like this too, and besides, I won't completely lose consciousness this time."

As she spoke, she tilted her head back slightly and poured all of the Catnip into her mouth.

A piece stuck to her lip, and she subconsciously stuck out her fragrant tongue, curled it lightly, and licked it into her mouth.

They often walked around the academy, and also in the small village outside the academy.

These places that once held so many memories were the most cherished recollections of the young and budding Zhu Zhuqing...

(End of this chapter)