Xiaohua and Zhou Musheng were together, but they never thought about getting married.
She hadn't thought about them getting married. She felt that since they had both experienced a failed marriage, they should understand better what was most important in a relationship.
That piece of paper doesn't mean anything. As long as two people are happy together, what's wrong with being in love for a lifetime?
So when Zhou Musheng proposed that she marry him, she was completely stunned. This was the first time Zhou Musheng had ever proposed such a thing.
She assumed that Zhou Musheng shared the same thoughts as her, so she thought it best for the two of them to stay together like this and not mention marriage to each other.
"Why are you unwilling? Didn't you just say so confidently that you would do anything to make me happy? I'm just asking you to marry me, not asking you to do anything illegal for me. Is it really necessary to put you in such a difficult position?"
When Zhou Musheng saw that she didn't give an answer immediately, he felt extremely disappointed. He knew perfectly well that she definitely didn't want to marry him, but when he asked the question and she didn't give an answer, he still couldn't help feeling disappointed.
"Will you really be happy if I marry you?"
She thought, "Maybe not."
"I will, then will you marry me?"
Xiaohua didn't hesitate: "I'll marry you."
Zhou Musheng never expected that his proposal to Xiaohua would be so hasty. There were no flowers, no ring, nothing at all. He was drunk and proposed to her in a bar, holding her in his arms, and she accepted.
But he was still unhappy.
He Yu was completely petrified after hearing this.
"What's wrong with you? Weren't you going to break up with him? How come you're now talking about marrying him? Are you crazy?"
Xiaohua shook her head: "I'm not crazy. I'm the one who wronged him. If marrying him can really make him happy, then I'll marry him. You have to pay back what you owe someone."
She thought that if this marriage could make someone happy, then it would be worth it.
"Is this considered owing? Normally, you attract an investment, wait to make money, and then pay it back double. The investor also profits from it. Isn't that a normal thing? If we follow your logic, then you should marry Xu Xiangqian and Shen Jie too. There are so many investors out there, how could you possibly marry them all?"
He Yu really thought her idea was terribly naive.
That was too impulsive!
"How can these be the same?!"
"How is it different? In my eyes, they are all just investors in Dream East. What difference is there between Zhou Musheng and Xu Xiangqian? It's perfectly normal for them to receive dividends when the company makes money. How come they're even taking a share from the boss?"
"The main reason why Xu Xiangqian and Shen Jie were willing to give us money in the end was because Mengdongfang had already started, but they just didn't have the money to develop and expand."
However, the initial capital for the project came from Zhou Musheng. When Zhou Musheng made this investment, he never intended to take a share from us. He was willing to invest because of me, not because of the potential of Dream East. That's the difference.
Xiaohua always understood this principle; she never deluded herself into thinking that Zhou Musheng was just an investor.
"From what you're saying, it seems you're determined to get married. That's your private matter, and I can't interfere. But I advise you to think it over carefully; marriage is not a game."
I don't want to argue with He Yu anymore; ultimately, it's her personal matter.
"Now that you've decided to get married, when are you getting married?"
He Yu asked about the time.
"I don't know, we'll wait for his notification."
Xiao Hua's tone made it seem as if Zhou Musheng's bride wasn't her, but someone else entirely.
"You still want to get married under these circumstances? Marriage must be a joke to you!"
After saying that, He Yu picked up her bag and left. It was her business, and she didn't want to say anything more. She would just give a generous gift when she got married, attend the wedding to offer her congratulations, and have a meal. That would be enough.
When He Yu first came to Shanghai to start a business with Xiao Hua, she lived in He Yan's house in the military compound. Later, after she made money, she bought a studio apartment outside and hasn't been back to the compound to visit her aunt for a long time.
She arrived very late, just as He Yan was going home that day.
The two of them went into He Yan's room and chatted for a while.
"Xiaohua said you want to build your own team to develop chips independently. This is a job that requires you to be able to endure loneliness."
“I’ve made up my mind, and Xiaohua is very supportive. Besides, this is the career that Xiaohua wants to pursue the most.”
From his words, He Yu felt that He Yan still had feelings for Xiao Hua, unlike his current appearance of having let go and being very open-minded, not caring at all who Ye Xiao Hua was with.
"Xiaohua has a higher level of political awareness regarding family, country, and the world than us second-generation kids."
"To be honest, I'm a little ashamed of myself. Even though you're my brother, I was initially quite opposed when Xiaohua told me about this. Only a fool would do a business that only loses money. Now, Xiaohua and I have become fools together with you."
When Xiao Hua was mentioned, He Yan smiled gently.
"She has always been quite unique; she's bold, has ideas, and dares to do things."
His words were full of praise for Xiaohua.
"I have something to tell you. Xiaohua is going to marry Zhou Musheng. Did you know?"
As soon as He Yu finished speaking, He Yan looked like he had lost his soul. He Yu knew that his silly younger brother had never let go, but had just kept his feelings hidden deep in his heart.
"Oh, really? Congratulations to them then. After dating for so long, it's time for them to get married."
After saying that, He Yan acted as if he was fine and didn't care at all.
"You really are that magnanimous?"
She seemed a little skeptical.
"Sister, what should I do if I'm not generous enough in offering my blessings? Should I abduct her? This is a democratic society governed by the rule of law. Abducting a woman is illegal. How could I, a soldier, knowingly break the law?"
He felt somewhat helpless. If your heart isn't in it, what can you do even if you steal it?
"Well, it seems you're not too upset. You even have the mind to joke with me."
He Yu didn't know if He Yan was faking it or if he had really let go.
"I wasn't sad to begin with. I've already let it go, I let it go a long time ago. So, to me now, Ye Xiaohua is just Kang An's mother."
He Yu patted He Yan on the shoulder: "It's good that you're not sad. There are plenty of fish in the sea. Why be hung up on just one? Besides, Ye Xiaohua is a thorny rose. It's better to stay away from her."
"When are they getting married? I'll prepare a gift for her and have Kang An give it to her."
He Yu shook her head: "I don't know. She said she's waiting for Zhou Mu's notification. She doesn't know the exact date of the wedding either. She'll tell me when the date comes out."
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