Edge of A Burning Kiss - Chapter 45 (FINALE)

The live stream of the dating show Almost Lovers was flooded with a barrage of comments, nearly obscuring the screen.

[Go, Xia Jin! You deserve the best!]

[Xia Jin, fly bravely! Mom will always be with you! If anyone dares to hate on you, I’ll tear them apart!]

[All employees of Stellar Cube reporting in! President Xia, we’ll always support you!]

On screen, the carefully arranged setting was warm and romantic.

The guests took their seats one by one, and Xia Jin sat before the camera, still wearing her usual smile.

But today, she seemed stronger than ever before.

Meanwhile, Xia Zhixue had withdrawn from the show’s recording, citing health issues.

The entire live stream felt like a fan meet for Xia Jin.

However, as time ticked by, Qin Yu’s figure remained conspicuously absent.

[Where’s President Qin? Isn’t he coming today?]

Questions began popping up in the comments, and some ill-intentioned voices started stirring.

[Could it be that President Qin finds Xia Jin too much trouble now and doesn’t dare show up?]

[Hah, men, always so pragmatic.]

[Are you an idiot? Qin Yu just made an official announcement today, what do you mean he doesn’t dare come?]

[You’re just bitter because you don’t have a girlfriend!]

Xia Jin looked around at the decorations, recalling Qin Yu’s promise to prepare a surprise for her.

Her heart skipped a beat as a faint suspicion surfaced in her mind.

Just as the atmosphere in the live stream grew increasingly tense, the stage lights suddenly dimmed.

Gasps filled the venue.

Then, a spotlight flickered on, slowly illuminating the entrance of the manor.

A familiar figure emerged under the spotlight.

It was Qin Yu!

Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, his tall and upright posture, paired with his striking features, made him look like a prince straight out of a fairy tale.

But today, the usual playful arrogance was gone from his face, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness and tenderness.

His gaze locked onto Xia Jin, so gentle it seemed to overflow with emotion.

Xia Jin’s heart pounded violently as an indescribable premonition surged within her.

“I’m sorry for keeping everyone waiting,” his deep, magnetic voice instantly electrified the room.

“Today, I’m not here as a guest on this dating show, I’m here as a suitor.”

The audience erupted in shock.

The live stream exploded instantly.

Comments flooded in at a frenzied pace, nearly crashing the server.

Xia Jin’s eyes widened, what… what was he about to do?

Was he really going to confess publicly?!

“Xia Jin,” Qin Yu called her name softly, as if summoning his most treasured possession.

He walked up to her, his eyes brimming with apology and love.

“The first time I saw you was back in high school. Your bright, cheerful demeanor captivated me. I was desperate to get closer to you, to catch your attention.”

Qin Yu’s voice trembled slightly. “But the more I got to know you, the more I realized you were far stronger than I ever imagined…”

“You always silently bear everything, never showing weakness, yet you need protection more than anyone else.”

Xia Jin’s eyes gradually welled up. She tried hard to hold back her emotions, to force a smile, but tears threatened to spill regardless.

She knew she was truly moved.

“I regret leaving the country after high school. I wasn’t there for you when you needed me most.”

He walked to the edge of the stage, slowly crouched down, and took out an exquisite velvet box from his pocket.

The entire audience held their breath.

The live stream exploded with excitement.

Xia Jin nervously clutched the hem of her dress.

“Xia Jin, perhaps our reunion was a bit dramatic, and our beginning was somewhat absurd, but my feelings for you are sincere and passionate.”

Qin Yu opened the velvet box, revealing a dazzling diamond ring nestled inside.

“I don’t know how to express my love for you, but I can promise you this, I will spend my entire life loving you, cherishing you, and protecting you.”

He looked up, his gaze burning as he stared at Xia Jin, his voice trembling yet resolute.

“Xia Jin… will you marry me?”

The room fell into complete silence.

All eyes were fixed on Xia Jin, waiting for her answer.

Tears welled up in Xia Jin’s eyes, slipping silently down her cheeks.

Choking back a sob, she nodded firmly.

“I do!”

Xia Jin had never imagined that Qin Yu could be so tender, so sincere.

She had always thought their relationship was just a transaction, a mutually beneficial arrangement.

But the love in his eyes was so real, so fervent she couldn’t resist it.

The live chat erupted with deafening cheers.

The barrage of comments flooded the screen faster than humanly possible.

[AHHHHHHH! TOGETHER! TOGETHER! GET MARRIED RIGHT NOW!]

[Go for it, Xia Jin! Go for it, Qin Yu! You two must be happy!]

[My ship has finally sailed! I’m crying happy tears!]

[I knew QinJin was real! Waaahhh!]

Qin Yu slowly stood up, walked over to Xia Jin, and carefully slid the ring onto her finger.

“Thank you, Xia Jin. Thank you for giving me this chance.”

The room erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.

Jiang Qingli shouted with a grin, “Kiss! Kiss!”

Chen Suihe chimed in, “Congratulations, President Qin and President Xia! May you have a lifetime of happiness, don’t forget to invite me to the wedding!”

“Yeah, yeah! Me too!” Jiang Qingli grew even more excited.

Xu Lingqing quietly pulled out her phone to capture the moment.

Shen Du sat to the side, his expression unreadable.

Xu Lingqing whispered to him, “President Xia really does like Qin Yu.”

Shen Du sighed softly. “I know.”

Qin Yu and Xia Jin exchanged a smile.

He reached out, gently wiping the tears from her face, then leaned in and kissed her.

At that moment, it felt as if the entire world belonged only to them.

This scene was forever immortalized, becoming the most iconic and touching moment in the history of Almost Lovers.

That night was destined to be sleepless.

Online, discussions about Xia Jin and Qin Yu continued to surge, their popularity skyrocketing.

The live chat exploded instantly, flooding the screen with endless blessings and praise.

#QinYuProposesToXiaJin

#AlmostLoversFinale

#ThisIsWhatLoveShouldLookLike

Instantly, these hashtags topped trending lists, becoming the hottest topics across the internet.

After the proposal, Qin Yu and Xia Jin withdrew from the show, replaced by four new celebrities to fill the vacancies left by them, Xia Zhixue, and Ye Tiyan.

Shen Du, meanwhile, quietly exited the recording, continuing to lend Yunjin Manor to the production team.

Shen Du found Xia Ziling and had a meal with him.

Xia Ziling asked somewhat awkwardly, “Brother Shen Du, what do you plan to do next?”

Shen Du took out a document containing shares of Dujin Company: “Could you pass this to Xiao Jin for me? Consider it my gift to her…”

“A dowry, I suppose.”

Meanwhile, Qin Yu, their neighbor, used taking care of Fanbao as an excuse to smoothly move into Xia Jin’s home.

At night, Qin Yu carried his blanket to Xia Jin’s bedside and said, “Xiao Jin, I had a nightmare. I’m scared.”

Xia Jin was both amused and exasperated but still made room for Qin Yu to sleep beside her.

However…

Qin Yu looked at Fanbao lying between him and Xia Jin and raised an eyebrow. “What’s the meaning of this?”

Xia Jin grinned mischievously. “Fanbao is big. Let him protect you, and you won’t be scared anymore.”

Qin Yu sighed softly, then smiled in resignation. “Alright then!”

No matter, they had all the time in the world.

[END]