A carefree soldier king in the city

Chapter 59 Unexpected Applause

Su Haijun paused, then continued, "I once said that since I met you, my life has been filled with miracles. Because you are an angel of light, allowing me, a mortal, to see the dawn, hope, and the future in the darkness. You... are my Juliet. Your beauty makes my heart flutter, and every smile and gesture of yours is etched in my mind, indelible. That feeling is so wonderful, so captivating, that I can't help but be drawn to it. I often gaze at you silently, both joyful and apprehensive. Joyful because I'm absolutely certain you are the girl I'm willing to cherish with all my life; apprehensive because I'm afraid you'll reject me. So, from the day I became aware of things, I've lived in constant anxiety and uncertainty. It was from that moment that I secretly vowed that even if mountains crumble, the earth splits, the sea dries up, rocks crumble, the heavens wither, and the earth grows old, I will dedicate my entire life to protecting you, cherishing you, loving you, and guarding you, never leaving you—never forsaking you—"

"Not long ago, I sailed alone on a cruise ship, anchored deep in the ocean. In that boundless blue sea, I was immersed in its grandeur, experiencing firsthand the vastness and magnificence of the ocean. My heart was shaken, and my feelings remained unchanged. It made me deeply realize the insignificance of life, and it is precisely because of this insignificance that I understand even more the importance of cherishing everything around me, and especially the person I love. Not long after, I climbed to the summit of Mount Everest. I was there, experiencing firsthand the wonder and magnificence of 'standing at the top of the mountain, looking down upon all the smaller peaks.' My heart was shaken, and my feelings remained unchanged. It made me deeply realize the value of life, and it is precisely because of this value that I understand even more the importance of cherishing everything around me, and especially the person I love."

His gaze was firm, and his words were frank. Everyone present was deeply captivated by his bold and inspiring speech. He continued, "So, I suddenly realized that I was wrong, terribly wrong, incomprehensibly wrong. I shouldn't have been timid, I shouldn't have hesitated. As a man, as a real man, I shouldn't have been timid, I shouldn't have backed down. I should have bravely reached out to fight for the most precious thing in my life, and cherished, protected, and loved this person with all my heart. That's why we have this special night today."

His voice was magnetic, magical, and incredibly captivating. The hall was completely silent. Suddenly, a massive screen appeared behind him. The screen displayed a vast ocean, with the faint sound of crashing waves emanating from it, creating an ethereal and profound effect that deeply moved the listener.

At this beautiful moment, Liao Kongjun, Tang Qianqian, He Mengjuan, and Chu Ziyan slowly emerged from behind the screen, standing in a line behind Su Haijun. He turned gracefully and elegantly, walking towards Tang Qianqian. A beautifully crafted gift box had appeared in his hand, seemingly out of nowhere. All the beams of light followed him closely. No one made a sound at this moment; the only discrepancy was the subtle thumping of hearts. Everyone held their breath, completely focused…

"call…"

"Crack...crack...crack..."

Chao Bufan let out a breath, stood up calmly, clapped three times, and then walked towards the podium.

Hearing Su Haijun's heartfelt confession, his mind was filled with countless thoughts. But seeing him walk towards Tang Qianqian, his mind raced, and in a flash, he made a decision. The next step was to take action. The consequences were simply not a consideration for him. As he had said, he would follow his heart and do what he believed was right. But the most important thing right now was his girlfriend. He absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to confess their love to her with such deep affection, such cheesy yet poetic words. Wouldn't that be like slapping himself in the face?

Tolerable or unbearable!

So he stood up and walked toward the podium.

Tonight's show is destined to be incredibly exciting and will surprise everyone.

The lights in the hall were dim, as all the focus was on the podium. Furthermore, Chao Bufan's position was quite far from the stage, so most people didn't notice him until three unexpected rounds of applause rang out. To everyone's astonishment, a boy in a red basketball jersey appeared on the podium.

"Who is this person?"

"Hey? Isn't that the basketball prodigy who showed off his skills on the court tonight? Why is he up there?"

"Judging from his appearance, he seems to be quite familiar with Boss Su!"

……

The hall erupted in chatter as many people began discussing the young man who had suddenly appeared on the stage.

After a brief moment of surprise, Su Haijun quickly smiled and said, "Chairman, what brings you here?"

"Chairman," Liao Kongjun, He Mengjuan, and others greeted him.

"Huh? He...he's the chairman of the Tang Group?"

"Wow, he's so young! I've never seen such a young chairman before!"

"That's it."

A murmur of surprise rippled through the audience. Chao Bufan nodded and smiled slightly, saying, "What? President Su, is it that I, the chairman, can't come to the opening of your bar?"

Su Haijun said somewhat embarrassedly, "Not at all! Your presence is a great honor for my Dilong Bar!"

Chao Bufan glanced at Tang Qianqian, his gaze meeting hers, which remained calm and serene. After a brief eye contact, they both looked away. Chao Bufan could clearly sense the extraordinary longing in Tang Qianqian's eyes. He glanced at the gift box in Su Haijun's hand, smiled faintly, and joked, "President Su, you're really not being fair! You didn't even inform me of such an important occasion. Don't you respect me as the chairman?"

Su Haijun was completely surprised by the chairman's sudden appearance. Although he wasn't exactly "overwhelmed with gratitude," the chairman had come after all, and he hadn't invited him. He felt increasingly ashamed and quickly said, "No...no, no, Chairman, you've misunderstood. I...I didn't mean that."

Chao Bufan smiled slightly and said, "Just kidding, don't be nervous. President Su, you sang quite well! It was very beautiful! Especially your heartfelt confession just now, tsk, it really touched my heart. Cultured people, especially those who have studied abroad, are just different. They can move people to tears with just a few words. I almost burst into tears!" He shifted his gaze to the hall and asked the crowd with a smile, "Everyone, don't you agree?"