Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2342 - 2278: Why Does He Look So Familiar?

Du Jinruo felt her pulse quicken as he took her hand into his own.

"What kind of nonsense are you saying? You wouldn't be considered old even at forty. Besides, I'm not a child like Chiang Xiao; I'm already in my twenties," she countered.

Wait, why had she suddenly brought Chiang Xiao into the comparison?

Kuang Yunxian sighed softly. "Marriage wasn't something I gave much thought to before. It wasn't that I was intentionally avoiding it, but rather that I hadn't encountered anyone I wanted to share my life with. I always felt that if marriage was nothing but a chaotic mess of trivial matters, living a quiet life alone was preferable. However, I've suddenly developed a desire to marry. If that person is you, the prospect feels wonderful."

"I, I..."

Du Jinruo's heart hammered against her ribs; no one had ever spoken such words to her before.

The tone Kuang Yunxian used was gentle. He didn't sound overly passionate, yet that very lack of exaggeration made him seem more genuine. It provided her with a profound sense of security.

"To put it kindly, I am a refined man, but the truth is I'm just a bit mild. I tend to accept things as they are and have never been one to fight for anything," he admitted.

Kuang Yunxian went on, "Consequently, this is essentially the first time I am truly fighting for a woman I wish to spend my future with. My assets are modest: this house, a small property in City M, a car, and a stable career. I will likely spend my days teaching and writing. Compared to your circumstances, is the gap too wide?"

Du Jinruo shook her head vigorously in response.

"No, it's actually quite good."

It really was. His temperament suggested that being with him would involve very little pressure.

"Do you believe you could spend the rest of your days with someone like me?"

Du Jinruo could only stare at him, her mind blank.

"But... we have only been seeing each other for a few days."

"Yet we have truly enjoyed each other's company, haven't we? As for the rest, we can deepen our understanding after we marry. I am familiar with your nature; you aren't the type to argue even during a disagreement, and neither am I. We can speak openly, and I am willing to compromise when necessary. What do you say?"

Du Jinruo felt her head spinning slightly.

How was she supposed to answer?

While she had entertained the thought of exploring a future with him, she never anticipated the topic of marriage would arise so rapidly.

Then again, she wasn't exactly young anymore.

Meanwhile, Chiang Xiao couldn't help but beam as she returned home and thought of Kuang Yunxian and Du Jinruo.

The workings of fate were truly marvelous.

Despite her personal feelings, she had to admit they seemed like a well-matched couple.

She harbored no affection for Du Jinruo, but she couldn't deny that the woman had her merits.

It wouldn't be a bad outcome at all if she found happiness.

Though, the idea of becoming neighbors with her...

That was a bit of a bittersweet realization.

As she walked inside, a young man who had been sitting in the courtyard stood up the moment he saw her.

Chiang Xiao froze as her eyes fell upon him.

Why did this man's face look so incredibly familiar to her?

"Are you Ding Haijing?"

"That's right, I am Ding Haijing. Greetings, Miss Chiang."

Ding Haijing appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six. Standing roughly 175 centimeters tall, he possessed a robust physique and a square jawline. With his thick brows, large eyes, full lips, and a neat crew cut, he radiated a handsome, bright energy.

Chiang Xiao was certain that the name Ding Haijing had only been mentioned to her once by Meng Xinian. She hadn't heard it anywhere else, nor did she have any memory of meeting him.

So why did he look so recognizable?

The more she studied his features, the more certain she became that she had seen him before.