Chapter 213: Confession (Part 2)

Zhao Qingfeng suddenly embraced her and called out to the county leaders not far behind on the float, “Leaders, I’d like to use the microphone, I have something to say now!”

This was an inevitable segment.

As the provincial top scorer, how could he not speak?

The county had prepared a speech, a perfect script written by the secretary closest to the county party secretary.

The county leaders naturally agreed, handing over the document.

But Zhao Qingfeng refused, “Leaders, I don’t want to read from the script, I just want to speak from the heart.”

Under normal circumstances, no one would dare to refuse the county leaders.

But today was different, the county leaders had high hopes for Zhao Qingfeng, and after a slight hesitation, they immediately agreed.

“What do you want to say?”

Deputy County Mayor Pang, recalling the scene at the last mobilization meeting, was slightly nervous.

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t explain but said, ‘I’ll visit personally tomorrow to discuss important matters.’

Then he picked up the microphone, cleared his throat, drawing the attention of thousands on the streets.

“Look, the top scorer is going to speak!”

“I really want to hear what he will say!”

“Probably some official remarks, considering the presence of provincial, municipal, and county reporters here.”

“Eh? That seems wrong! Look, he’s actually holding Shen’s daughter at the very front of the float, isn’t he about to confess? My god, this guy really doesn’t play by the rules, kind of awesome…”

Yes!

Confession!

Zhao Qingfeng was determined to declare in front of all the citizens of the county, the words he had suppressed in his heart, and equally anticipated by Shen Lingyao, with the loudest voice.

He loved her.

Loved her to the core, love engraved in his bones!

At this moment, before even speaking, Zhao Qingfeng’s eyes were already red.

He had waited for this day for far too long.

Previous flirtations and jokes, though sweet, never moved as much as a vow did.

In this brief moment, he remembered his previous life.

The contents of Shen Lingyao’s diary at her grave, her unchanged love for him, and that phrase ‘if there is a next life, marry me,’ always lingered in Zhao Qingfeng’s heart.

So.

At this moment.

On this day.

On this first significant day since his rebirth.

He wanted to stand tall and unwavering.

With the most sincere words, he would express the most steadfast eternal vow in his heart!

“Thank you to all the uncles and aunties, brothers and sisters of the county for your care and love!”

“When I, Zhao Qingfeng, achieve success in my career, I will definitely do my utmost to give back to our hometown!”

These sincere opening words immediately won a round of applause.

Applause thundered.

The cheers never ceased.

Everyone was excited, Shen Lingyao even more so.

Because at this moment, Zhao Qingfeng had shifted his gaze, no longer looking at the crowd below the float but with dark, tender eyes and the most affectionate look she had never seen before, he looked at her.

“Brother Qingfeng…”

Shen Lingyao’s hands trembled lightly, understanding what was about to happen.

Qingfeng’s mother and Aunt Ding also watched from a distance, full of anticipation.

This was wonderful.

If the confession was successful, their best friend’s dream would also be half fulfilled.

Just a few more years for the two kids to be together, and after graduating from university, in their twenties, they could get married and eventually hold their chubby babies!

Shen Kuo was also very excited.

Hugging the old uncle Bian tightly.

The county leaders watched as well, filled with envy.

They really wanted to discuss this good news.

But time waits for no one, and Zhao Qingfeng had already spoken, in front of everyone, delivering sincere words that moved all present to warm applause!

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