The rehearsal hall was practically vibrating with the electric hum of excitement.
The news of Hua Ling and Xu Ming being a couple wasn't entirely unexpected — rumors had been swirling for months — but to see it confirmed in such a grand, rose-filled spectacle still had the press in a frenzy.
When one bold reporter threw in the inevitable question about marriage and motherhood, Hua Ling's cheeks flushed. She gave a coy little smile and said, "One thing at a time."
Xu Ming, however, didn't miss a beat. His voice was rich with certainty as he looked right at her and declared, "If I could, I'd marry you right this second. I can't wait for you to be my wife."
The statement sent an audible ripple through the crowd. Reporters gasped, photographers leaned in, and shutters clicked faster than ever. Within minutes, headlines were already forming in the minds of tabloid writers — and in less than an hour, they'd be plastered across the internet:
