Insights Chapter 162: Eternal Devotion [END]

Chapter 162: Eternal Devotion

Translated by Addis of Exiled Rebels Scanlations

Editor: Karai

Nighttime, at home. Having finished the autopsy report, Shen Junci washed up and got into bed. Gu Yanchen was already waiting for him in bed. Gu Yanchen lay beside, but he wasn’t sleeping; his gaze was fixed on the ceiling.

Shen Junci lay beside him and asked, “Why aren’t you sleeping?”

“Just thinking,” Gu Yanchen said. “About the future, our future.”

Gu Yanchen was a mature and steady person. He always believed that love wasn’t a momentary impulse but a lifelong commitment. He hoped to walk hand in hand with Shen Junci for the rest of their lives.

Their journey together, through all the ups and downs, wasn’t easy, so he would treasure this relationship even more.

Gu Yanchen asked him again, “How do you want to handle the situation between us?”

Feeling tired, Shen Junci’s eyelids drooped. “Let’s just have a simple meal with our families. I don’t think we need to invite others. As long as we’re together, I don’t care about the outward forms.”

Both of them worked at the City Bureau, holding middle management positions. Shen Junci had some concerns about this; after all, emotions were very private, especially this kind of taboo relationship. Their colleagues at the City Bureau already knew, and there was no need to spread it further.

Gu Yanchen took his hand and kissed the back of it. “We can cut corners elsewhere, but there must be a ring. You’re the only one for me in this lifetime. I have to buy you a ring.”

“Okay,” Shen Junci agreed.

That night, Gu Yanchen thought a lot, including their future plans and the kind of life they wanted to live. Captain Gu was very decisive. Within a week, he had done his homework and found himself alone in a jewelry store. He requested two men’s rings.

The store attendants had dealt with all kinds of customers and warmly recommended various men’s diamond rings.

Gu Yanchen’s eyes scanned the rings on the counter. Most of them were too ordinary. Those rings were mass-produced and couldn’t express the depth of their feelings.

He believed that the most important thing when choosing a ring was the feeling. Only the one that caught his eye at first sight was truly meant to be.

Gu Yanchen’s gaze suddenly stopped, pointing to a pair of rings. “Bring me these two to see.”

Those two diamond rings were placed in a corner, different from the others. Both were men’s rings, with the main diamond being red, very bright.

The attendant took them out. “These are extremely rare red diamonds, symbolizing unparalleled and enduring love. So, these two rings are called Devotion and Eternal, respectively.”

Another attendant added, “These are designer pieces, not mass-produced. Each one is unique.”

At the time, the designer of the rings had insisted on designing two men’s rings according to the shape of the diamonds. There weren’t many customers with such demands, plus the high price of red diamonds, so they had remained unsold.

Gu Yanchen carefully examined the rings. The one called Devotion had a teardrop-shaped main diamond, resembling a drop of blood, irregular upon closer inspection, more accurately resembling a heart.

The other called Eternal had an elongated diamond, shaped like a bullet. Both rings were exquisitely designed, with some smaller diamonds set beside the main one, twinkling like starlight. These two rings seemed to be tailor-made for them.

Eternal Devotion, both in shape and symbolism, was perfect. Gu Yanchen was immediately drawn to them.

“I’ll take these two.” Then he added, “And, give me two waterproof necklaces. Nothing fancy, just durable.”

Whether as a detective or a medical examiner, their work was busy, often requiring them to be on-site. It wasn’t suitable to wear rings on their fingers. Having them hanging around their necks would be much more convenient.

Early Saturday morning, after breakfast, Gu Yanchen said to Shen Junci, “I’ll take you somewhere.”

Lately, Medical Examiner Shen had noticed Gu Yanchen acting a bit mysterious, as if he were preparing for something. He got into the car, and soon enough, Gu Yanchen drove him to a nearby residential area, stopping in front of a door.

With the help of an agent, they were shown into the house to take a look. It was a roughly 180-square-meter house, already decorated and furnished, but it had never been lived in. The house was well decorated, with a large master bedroom, a study filled with bookshelves, and a spacious terrace.

Standing on the terrace, they could see the cityscape. The neighborhood was quiet and pleasant. Most importantly, it was closer to the City Bureau, very convenient.

Gu Yanchen said, “Those two houses before were put under my name by my mother. Now that we’re living together, the other one has been empty for a long time. After discussing it with my family, we’re considering selling those two houses and buying a slightly larger one. What do you think of this one?”

“It’s great. I like it a lot,” Shen Junci said. “It’ll be nice to have more places for Wuliang and Snowy to play.”

Gu Yanchen always considered everything carefully, being very attentive. He had already thought of everything Shen Junci wanted. He would also respect his opinions, and it felt good to be cared for like this.

“So, this will be our future home,” Gu Yanchen said. Then, he got down on one knee, taking out the ring he had prepared long ago.

“In this lifetime, will you walk with me forever?”

He couldn’t give the grandest wedding to the person in front of him, but he could give him the most sincere love.

Shen Junci looked at the carefully selected red diamond ring, feeling surrounded by overwhelming happiness. His heart was pounding in his chest.

The person in front of him always exceeded his expectations, making him feel moved and bringing him happiness.

Shen Junci tightly held Gu Yanchen’s hand. “Of course, I will.” He said, “Gu Yanchen, I will love you forever.”

Gu Yanchen stood up and carefully took out the red diamond ring, helping Shen Junci put it around his neck. The red diamond hung below Shen Junci’s neck like a drop of blood.

Shen Junci also helped Gu Yanchen put on the other ring. They exchanged them simply, yet it felt ceremonial. Only they knew what this meant to them. Gu Yanchen gazed deeply at Shen Junci. He embraced the person in front of him, leaning down to kiss him, and Shen Junci hugged him tightly, responding to his affection.

In this lifetime, their love would endure forever. Since that day, whether at crime scenes or facing various dangers, those two rings always hung close to their chests. They faced everything together, defending justice hand in hand.