After I had the date engraved on the ring, I showed it to Fu Hanyi and whispered some foolish, lovesick sentiments: "Hanyi, after we get engaged, we’ll hold the banquet first. On September 9th of next year, let’s go register our marriage. That way, that day will be both the day you proposed to me and our wedding anniversary. I love the number nine; I hope our lives together will be as long-lasting as this number. How does that sound?"
"Fine."
I remember Fu Hanyi agreed without a moment's hesitation. He leaned down and kissed me. At the time, I was overflowing with happiness. Looking back now, I wonder how much that man must have been laughing at my naive, innocent self in his heart. He was already closing the trap, while I was still daydreaming about a future with him.
Chapter 19