Unaware of his plan, the hungry woman devoured the taro and meat floss cake, only to bite down on the hidden ring. Initially mistaking it for a bakery mishap, she was surprised when her boyfriend revealed it was intended for a proposal, SCMP reports

After a moment of humorous confusion, he went ahead with the proposal, and she happily accepted. The couple shared their story on social media, warning others against this “risky” proposal strategy.

The tale, described by the woman as the “most dramatic scene of the year,” quickly went viral, amusing online users, with many commenting on the bride-to-be’s strong bite and the couple’s unusual but sweet story.

The couple told Xiaoxiang Morning Herald it “will be a memory we will never forget, but this proposal method is a bit risky”.