Gu Jin understood at once. Lady Ling wanted her to accept.
Gu Jin looked at Long Yifan again. His eyes were steady, full of trust. Slowly, she nodded.
"Yes," she said softly.
The crowd erupted into cheers. Confetti fell from the ceiling as Long Yifan smiled brightly and slipped the ring onto her finger.
The moment the ring touched her skin, both of them felt something strange.
A flash of white light appeared around them. For a second, everything blurred. A sharp dizziness hit them both at once.
Gu Jin swayed slightly, and Long Yifan quickly caught her. He held her in his arms, pretending it was a romantic gesture.
Everyone clapped and cheered loudly, not realizing something strange was happening.
Gu Jin's head spun, but she forced a calm smile. She leaned against Long Yifan and let him guide her off the stage.
Lady Ling smiled faintly, covering her mouth as if touched by the scene. Then she turned and left quietly.
