The thought of having to call my partner "darling" or "husband" during our relationship is just...
She was so embarrassed!
It's really not something I can do!
Compared to her almost mortified expression, He Yubai wanted to get to the bottom of it: "So, you don't want to be romantic with me, or do you want to be romantic with someone else?"
He just stared at Jiang Mian, demanding an explanation from her.
The expression on his face seemed to say: If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I'm going to start making a scene!
Jiang Mian was speechless: "Why do you sound like you're forcing me? It's like I have to date and marry you."
“I don’t care about others, but,” He Yubai felt a little embarrassed as he thought of the words on his lips, “I have feelings for you.”
The moment those four words were uttered, a touch of romance inexplicably filled the atmosphere.
Compared to declarations of love like "I like you" or "I love you," the phrase "I admire you" seems to encompass much more.
This is the wisdom left by our ancestors, which allows men and women who are deeply in love to express their feelings in a subtle yet passionate way, even when they are shy.
Jiang Mian was not unfamiliar with He Yubai's various words, which were filled with all sorts of affection.
But today, it's due to the environment and atmosphere.
Upon hearing this, she blushed instantly.
My mind was filled with only one thought: Damn! He really wants to do it!
After a long while, He Yubai finally heard Jiang Mian's words: "Speaking nicely is useless; it's better to do something practical."
Hearing that there was a glimmer of hope, He Yubai's expression brightened: "For example?"
Jiang Mian looked at the sky, the ground, and the scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window, but not at He Yubai.
He spoke as if in a daze: "If I were to actually date, it would cost me a lot of money."
He Yubai patted his chest, enthusiastically promoting himself: "Me! Me! Me! The He family has plenty of money, and I am a model young man with impeccable morals, who is sworn enemies of gambling, drugs, and prostitution! Choosing me is definitely the right choice!"
Jiang Mian was instantly amused, but quickly composed herself and said seriously, "As for the wedding, my family's dowry is very expensive..."
He Yubai immediately replied, "I'm not afraid of that. Forget about the bride price. Even if you want to walk on a road paved with money on your wedding day, I can find a way to pave it from your house to my doorstep."
Jiang Mian: "???"
"Get lost! Can't I take a car or a helicopter?? Do you think my legs are made of iron?!"
He Yubai quickly slapped himself in the face: "No, no, I misspoke. What I meant was, whatever you ask for, I will do my best to satisfy you."
“You said it yourself,” Jiang Mian said, her eyes darting around. “It’s one thing for the bride price to be expensive, but the most important thing is that it has to be special and full of heart.”
She spoke with great seriousness, intending to use this as a challenge to give He Yubai a headache for a while.
After all, she's only in her early twenties, in the prime of her youth and looking beautiful, so she doesn't want to get married so soon!
no way!
He Yubai also realized that Jiang Mian's request was somewhat of a deliberate attempt to make things difficult for him.
The bride price is money, but it should also be made with sincerity.
Hmm, this is a bit of a headache, but I think I'm starting to get a clue.
[PS: The next chapter will feature my in-laws. The extra chapter is coming soon. I don't want to be accused of being slow anymore, so I'll speed things up.]
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