Falling in Love Online with an Ancient General

Chapter 271

Yan Chi and Yan Yang walked out of the courtyard, both looking somewhat despondent.

"Do you think the General is having us prepare these as betrothal gifts?" Yan Yang asked.

Yan Chi shook his head. "Given how much the General values Miss Feng Qingyi, he wouldn't use these small items as betrothal gifts. I think these are probably just presents for her."

"But do we need to prepare so many things just for gifts?" Yan Yang glanced at the list of items written on the paper.

Cosmetics, clothing, and jewelry were things women would indeed like, but why were cups and cutlery listed? And at the bottom, it said in large characters: "Must be beautiful."

"Perhaps the General wants to make up for all the gifts he's missed giving in the past?" Yan Chi said uncertainly.

"...But these bowls and chopsticks, and even pillows and quilts—Miss Feng Qingyi doesn't lack any of these things!" Yan Yang was thoroughly confused by the items Qin Yuchuan had listed for purchase.

Yan Chi leaned in to take a look and also seemed perplexed. "Should we go ask the General if he made a mistake in writing this?"

Just then, Qin Yuchuan suddenly emerged. "I'll go with you. You two probably can't pick out anything nice on your own."

Qin Yuchuan rode in the mansion's carriage with Yan Chi and Yan Yang to the market. The carriage stopped on Changning Street.

The shops on Changning Street were lined up one after another. Qin Yuchuan quickly entered one, and when he came out, Yan Chi and Yan Yang's hands were already full of purchases.

After visiting just three shops, Yan Chi and Yan Yang could no longer carry everything, so they had to put the bought items in the carriage first.

"Is the General planning to empty out all the shops in Shengjing?" Yan Yang remarked.

Yan Chi sighed, "If that's what the General wants, what can we do about it?"

Yan Yang replied, "Come on, let's hurry and move these things."

The three of them spent the entire afternoon shopping. If Qin Yuchuan didn't have to pick up Feng Qingyi from work, Yan Chi and Yan Yang felt he might not have even spared the neighboring grocery store.

...

Ever since Qin Yuchuan had returned from the battlefield, he had been punctually picking up Feng Qingyi from work every day.

As usual, Qin Yuchuan stood waiting outside her company building.

A few minutes after five o'clock, Feng Qingyi walked out of the company.

"You're so early today?" Qin Yuchuan asked.

Feng Qingyi replied, "That's because I'm highly efficient! Once I finish my work for the day, I can leave earlier. What would you like to eat tonight?"

"Is there anywhere you'd like to go?" Qin Yuchuan asked.

Feng Qingyi looked around. "There's a Western restaurant up ahead. Let's go check it out together."

"Didn't you used to dislike going to such places?" He remembered her saying before that she didn't like Western restaurants.

Feng Qingyi said, "That was before. If I'm going with you, I think it would be quite nice."

"Alright, we'll do as you say," Qin Yuchuan replied.

After dinner, Feng Qingyi held Qin Yuchuan's hand as they strolled down the street.

As they walked, they passed by a luxurious shop selling diamond rings.

Qin Yuchuan suddenly stopped. Feng Qingyi noticed he wasn't moving and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Would you like to have dinner with me at the General's Mansion tomorrow night?" Qin Yuchuan asked.

Feng Qingyi thought for a moment. "Sure! Then you can pick me up tomorrow evening."

Qin Yuchuan nodded, "Alright."

"The car is still at your place, so we'll have to take a taxi home again today," Feng Qingyi suddenly remarked.

Qin Yuchuan said, "Let's go buy a car."

"...Buy a car? Now?" Feng Qingyi doubted she had heard correctly.

Yan Yang replied, "The Princess came by not long ago. She said Miss Feng Qingyi wouldn't like the previous arrangement, so she helped us decorate it like this."

"The Princess also said that the gifts you bought should be given slowly over time, to avoid overwhelming Miss Feng Qingyi. That's what the Princess said," Yan Chi added.

"Hmm," Qin Yuchuan responded.

Yan Chi continued, "The Princess also mentioned that when it comes to gifts, quality is more important than quantity. She suggested you prepare one impressive gift."

Qin Yuchuan glanced at them, "You can all leave now. Remember to have the kitchen prepare dinner for tonight."

"Yes, we'll take our leave now," Yan Chi and Yan Yang quickly departed.

...

Feng Qingyi, having finished her day's work, happily walked to the entrance of her company building.

However, today she didn't see Qin Yuchuan.

"Heading home?" Luo Yang, seeing Feng Qingyi standing at the entrance, asked.

Feng Qingyi shook her head, "Thank you, but no need. I'm waiting for my boyfriend."

"Alright, see you tomorrow then!" Luo Yang walked towards the parking lot in her high heels.

Feng Qingyi checked her phone and waited at the entrance for a few more minutes before Qin Yuchuan finally arrived.

He was holding a bouquet of pink and white crabapple blossoms. "Qingyi, these are for you."

Feng Qingyi happily accepted them. "What made you suddenly think of bringing me flowers?"

"The crabapple flowers in the courtyard are in full bloom. I thought you'd like them, so I picked some," said Qin Yuchuan.

Feng Qingyi sniffed the crabapple flowers she was holding, "I love them, thank you for your effort!"

Qin Yuchuan: "Let's take a walk around first."

Feng Qingyi asked, "Didn't you say yesterday that we'd have dinner at your place tonight?"

"The meal isn't ready yet, so let's stroll around for a bit before heading back," Qin Yuchuan replied.

Feng Qingyi nodded, "Alright, let's go to that park in front."

As the sun set, the sky turned a romantic and beautiful shade of pink and purple.

The two walked leisurely, chatting casually from time to time.

After touring the park, they sat down on a bench.

"When will the meal at your house be ready?" Feng Qingyi asked.

Qin Yuchuan glanced at the sky, "Are you hungry, Qingyi?"

Feng Qingyi shook her head, "No, I'm just asking."

"There were some matters at home today, so the meal preparation is a bit delayed," Qin Yuchuan explained.

Feng Qingyi: "Then why aren't we waiting at your house for dinner instead of sitting here?"

"...The scenery here is quite nice," Qin Yuchuan said with a straight face.

Feng Qingyi didn't think much of it and took out her phone from her bag, "It is indeed nice. Let's take a photo together!"

Qin Yuchuan agreed, "Alright."

Feng Qingyi held up her phone for a selfie and, looking at Qin Yuchuan's serious face in the frame, said, "Can you smile a bit?"

Qin Yuchuan obliged and forced a smile.

Feng Qingyi reached out and pinched his cheek, "Your smile looks worse than if you were crying. Do you not want to take a photo with me?"

"That's not true," Qin Yuchuan denied.

Feng Qingyi turned to look at his face, "I think you look quite handsome just like this, with no expression. Stay like that, and let's take a few more photos."