The engagement ceremony ended quickly.

I smiled reluctantly throughout the whole process.

After all the preparation and anticipation, this was the result.

After toasting a round of drinks, I sat down to eat with Song Liang.

Just as I was about to speak to him, he suddenly stood up and gave his seat to a late elder.

I felt a pang in my heart, a sense of foreboding.

The elder waved his hands, "No, child, you must sit next to Weiwei."

Song Liang smiled, "It's okay, I'll sit opposite Weiwei, so I can see her more clearly."

His words made everyone laugh.

Song Liang took a seat opposite me and winked.

His gentle expression reminded me of a scene from a few months ago.

That day, we went to the bridal shop to buy the cheongsam I would wear on our engagement day. Song Liang encouraged me to try on a wedding gown.

I stepped into layers of white gauze, the shop assistant patiently tied the straps for me and spread out the train.

As the curtain opened, a look of infinite admiration shone in Song Liang's eyes.

He was a senior I had known since high school. After I went to college, he confessed his feelings to me, and for years, he had been devoted, caring, and gentle towards me.

I suddenly felt I had misunderstood him.

Before, I had mentioned my cousin to him.

I told him about her parents' divorce, her conflicts with her stepfather, running away from home, dropping out of school early, and eloping to have a child.

Song Liang casually said, "There are girls like that, unfortunate in their original families, who give up on themselves."

I was angry, blaming him for lacking empathy.

Song Liang sincerely apologized, promising to treat my cousin kindly when they meet in the future.

Today, he acted inappropriately, but he did fulfill his promise of being friendly.

I smiled apologetically at him.