Chapter 76 How about we get married?
The lighting was soft, and the food was steaming.
"Your arm injury hasn't healed yet," Fu Beichen said, his voice tinged with fatigue. "Just let the nanny do it."
He was in low spirits.
Jiang Kexin took a few steps forward, stood on tiptoe, her soft body almost hanging on him, her voice sweet and soft.
"That's different, I made this for you myself."
She nestled in his arms like a spoiled kitten.
"Brother Beichen, please try it!"
Fu Beichen was pulled to the dining table and sat down. He picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of food.
The taste was actually alright.
He nodded expressionlessly. "Delicious."
Jiang Kexin moved around to his side, hugged his arm tightly, and gently rested her cheek on his shoulder, her warm breath brushing against his neck.
“Brother Beichen, if you like it, I’ll make it for you every day from now on.”
Her voice was filled with anticipation.
"How about... we get married?"
Fu Beichen paused, his hand holding the chopsticks still.
He was silent for a few seconds, then slowly put down his chopsticks.
"I have something to take care of at the company, I'll go and deal with it first."
He got up and went straight to the study.
The study was dark, with only the faint moonlight filtering in from the window.
Fu Beichen sank into the large leather chair and closed his eyes.
In his mind, there was a scene of Gu Xingnian clutching his clothes, begging him not to leave.
Those eyes, always clear and stubborn, were now filled with a humble plea.
He remembers feeling heartbroken at that moment.
If he hadn't disappointed her once again, why would she be so cold to her today?
Images flashed uncontrollably through his mind.
At the manor, she awkwardly fell in the bathroom, her eyes red and swollen.
On the horse track, she panicked and fell off her horse. He leaped to save her, and the two of them fell into the icy river. She shivered and leaned against him, screaming for help.
And then there was the smug look on her face as she ate her roasted meat and watched Fu Lanzhi dance the fiery red dance...
She was like a seed, which had unknowingly taken root in his heart.
But why did he push her away again and again, refusing to stay for her?
Fu Beichen frowned, feeling a tightness in his chest.
......
In the Sheng family's 200-square-meter princess-style master bedroom.
Sheng Weiwei and Gu Xingnian were wearing matching cartoon pajamas and lying comfortably.
A bunch of men's photos were spread all over the bed sheet.
"Niannian, look! This eldest son of the Bai family is just too amazing! He's incredibly handsome! And he's so tough when he's being handsome."
Sheng Weiwei held up a photo and clicked her tongue in admiration.
"Hey, wait a minute, why do I feel like his eyebrows and eyes look a bit like yours?"
She held the photo up close to Gu Xingnian's face, looking at it from left to right. It really did look like her!
Gu Xingnian raised her hand and slapped her hand away in an annoyance.
"Stop. The Bai family's military and political background is too deep, and the waters are too murky. You can't handle it."
She pointed to a few other pictures, "Look, these few, their families are rich, they're naive and have lots of money, and they're not unfaithful, they're perfect for you."
Sheng Weiwei nodded thoughtfully.
"Indeed, such a beauty should either be taken by me, or destroyed on the spot!"
She made a swift, decisive motion, her eyes filled with malice.
Looking at her like this, Gu Xingnian couldn't help but complain, "Where did you get your bandit-like attitude from?"
In the next room, Sheng's mother, who was fast asleep, suddenly raised her leg and kicked Sheng's father to the ground.
"You madman! How dare you block my way?!"
Completely bewildered, Dad Sheng clutched his pillow and scrambled away.
...
It was late at night.
The door to Fu Beichen's bedroom was gently pushed open a crack.
Jiang Kexin, wearing a revealing and sexy nightgown and barefoot, quietly walked in.
She walked to the bedside, lifted a corner of the blanket, and lay down next to Fu Beichen.
Then, she reached out and gently hugged his warm body from behind.
Fu Beichen woke up almost the instant she touched him.
His body tensed instantly, and he opened his eyes alertly, his gaze clear and unwavering, showing no signs of sleepiness.
Jiang Kexin's voice trembled slightly with grievance as she spoke against his back.
"Brother Beichen, I'm a little scared being alone, I'm afraid to sleep."
Her voice was soft and sweet, with a deliberate tremor.
"Clatter".
The bedside lamp was turned on, and the dazzling light instantly dispelled the darkness.
Fu Beichen sat up abruptly, threw off the covers, and got out of bed with nimble movements.
He stood by the bed, his tall figure casting an oppressive shadow under the light.
He was only wearing boxer shorts, and his muscles were well-defined and powerful, exuding masculine strength.
He frowned, looking down at Jiang Kexin, who was still lying in bed, with a cold gaze.
"go out."
The sound had no warmth.
Jiang Kexin didn't leave; instead, she crawled on her knees to the bedside and looked up at him.
She reached out her fair little hand and carefully took his large hand that was hanging at his side.
This position forced her to look up at him, while he only needed to lower his head to take in the entire view of her at that moment.
She bit her lower lip, her voice trembling with tears.
"Brother Beichen, please don't reject me anymore, okay? I really want to... want to stay by your side."
"I want to cook for you, take care of you, be your virtuous wife and loving mother, and bear your children..."
"Brother Beichen, please don't send me away, I beg you."
Her eyes quickly filled with tears, shimmering under the light. Her delicate and charming, tearful appearance was enough to soften the heart of any normal man.
However, Fu Beichen was not "any" man; he remained expressionless and forcefully shook off her hand.
Jiang Kexin's hand was flung away, her fingertips brushing against his calloused palm, bringing a brief sting.
Fu Beichen turned around, his back to her, and took a deep breath, as if he was trying his best to suppress something.
"Kexin, get out of here right now."
His voice was deeper than before, carrying an unquestionable command.
Jiang Kexin seemed not to hear him, and suddenly pounced off the bed, hugging his tall body tightly from behind.
Her cheek pressed against his burning back, feeling the tension in his muscles.
"Brother Beichen! Don't reject me! You clearly said...you said you wanted me to repay you with my body!"
She cried out, her voice trembling with sobs, and tightened her grip on her arms.
"Although...although it's been many years late, my body and my heart have always been yours!"
Yes, he said that.
That was four years ago, when he had just realized he had fallen in love with this girl. In the heat of the moment, he said it half-jokingly and half-seriously.
But what happened next?
Three years ago, he was in a serious car accident and became blind.
Lying in his hospital bed, the first person he thought of was her. He sent someone to find her and tell her that he wanted to marry her.
She agreed.
But the next day, she ran away and disappeared without a trace.
From that moment on, everything changed.
All those past excitements and promises have become a joke.
Fu Beichen's aura grew increasingly cold.
He didn't try to break free from her; he simply spoke calmly, each word like an icicle hitting the ground.
"Kexin, I'm sorry. I can't marry you!"
A clear and unequivocal rejection. Only at this moment did he truly see his own heart.
No matter how much he cherished her, it was mixed with an element of gratitude, rather than pure love.
Those feelings that once stirred my heart have long since vanished.
Jiang Kexin's arm, which was holding his, suddenly stiffened.
The coquettishness and grievance on her face vanished instantly, leaving only panic and fear.
She let go, took two steps back, and tears really fell down her face.
"Brother Beichen... I was wrong, I was wrong, okay?"
"I won't pressure you anymore, really, I'll never pressure you again..."
She was incoherent, her voice trembling.
"Don't send me away... I won't disturb your rest anymore..."
After saying that, as if she could no longer bear his cold gaze, she turned around and stumbled out of the room.
The door was slammed shut.
In the corridor, Jiang Kexin leaned against the cold wall and fiercely wiped away the tears on her face.
The pitiful look from before vanished, replaced by a sinister glint.
She stared fiercely at the closed door, gritting her teeth.
"Gu Xingnian...it's all because of you!"
Inside the room, Fu Beichen lay back down on the bed, but he could no longer fall asleep.
In the darkness, he stared at the ceiling with his eyes open.
He didn't know how much time had passed before he finally drifted off to sleep, overcome by weariness.
In his dream, he was enveloped in a familiar and passionate embrace; she exuded a sweet fragrance, and he felt her nibbling at him like a cat.
He unconsciously tightened his arms and murmured softly.
"Nian Nian..."
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