Shen Qingqiu’s expression cracked, just a bit. Having noticed how unusual Shen Qingqiu’s expression was, Luo Binghe hurriedly said, “Shizun, if you don’t want to marry yourself to me, I could also marry myself to you!” When Shen Qingqiu didn’t reply, Luo Binghe’s voice went monotone, and he asked again, “Shizun, are you willing to…to…”—his Adam’s apple trembled more and more, and his voice began to quiver as well— “…marry…me?” Shen Qingqiu still didn’t say anything. Bit by bit, the fire in Luo Binghe’s eyes dimmed. After a long time, he said in a hoarse voice, “If Shizun is unwilling, I… I…”
Shen Qingqiu’s expression cracked, just a bit. Having noticed how unusual Shen Qingqiu’s expression was, Luo Binghe hurriedly said, “Shizun, if you don’t want to marry yourself to me, I could also marry myself to you!” When Shen Qingqiu didn’t reply, Luo Binghe’s voice went monotone, and he asked again, “Shizun, are you willing to…to…”—his Adam’s apple trembled more and more, and his voice began to quiver as well— “…marry…me?” Shen Qingqiu still didn’t say anything. Bit by bit, the fire in Luo Binghe’s eyes dimmed. After a long time, he said in a hoarse voice, “If Shizun is unwilling, I… I…” “Slow down,” said Shen Qingqiu. “You…” He struggled for a while. “So, these past few days, you were acting so odd because…you wanted to ask me this?” Luo Binghe stared at him, then carefully nodded twice. Shen Qingqiu found the next few words difficult to get out of his mouth. “So you’re…pro…pro…?” Luo Binghe helped him finish. “This disciple is…proposing to Shizun.” Shen Qingqiu was speechless. He sat down at the table and buried his face in his right hand. He didn’t know what he should say or do. He should have found it absurd. Even though he and Luo Binghe had confirmed their relationship a long time ago, he had never imagined that Luo Binghe would actually… How should he put it? Propose to him. Holy shit, he had proposed to him. This word was profoundly frightening when applied to a young man like him. And who knew how many times Luo Binghe had practiced in private just to say thes...
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