"My father and all my family are here tonight. I've arranged a proposal later, and I'd like to take this opportunity to announce my decision!" Eric's breathing began to quicken. "I wanted to give you a surprise, but I was probably too excited and didn't realize I hadn't asked for your feelings until now. Mo Yan, are you willing to take this risk with me?"
Of course not, this is not a surprise at all, it’s a shock, okay? ! ! !
"Director, please don't scare me." Zhang Moyan tried to break away from Eric. "How can we get married?"
Eric didn't seem to expect Zhang Moyan's reaction and held her tighter: "Are you rejecting me? ... Do you know who I am?"
Zhang Moyan now realized that Eric was serious. She struggled in panic while trying not to make any noise: "Director, we may have a misunderstanding. I don't want to marry you. I have someone I like!"
I didn't expect such firm words to be spoken at this time.
"Who do you like?" Eric, who had everything arranged, was anxious. "Is it still your ex-boyfriend?"
"No, no..." Zhang Moyan struggled to free one hand, her entire arm red. "Director, calm down. There are so many women who like you, and they are all much better than me. I really am not the right person for you."
"Those women all think I'm easy to please. Pretense and flattery are the two things I hate the most! Mo Yan, I really like you. Over the past period of time, I've discovered that you're a very honest and kind person. I admire many of your ideas. I hope to have someone like you as my wife!"
"Director, please don't do this..." Zhang Moyan twisted desperately, struggling to break free from Eric's hands and stepped back a long distance. "No, I can't agree to this! Director, please don't announce anything, I will definitely make you look bad in public! Please don't take this risk impulsively!"
After saying this, Zhang Moyan turned around and ran away.
"Mo Yan!" Eric grabbed hold of nothing behind her and immediately chased after her.
Zhang Moyan ran away with her head down, all the way to the end of the corridor, where she pushed open the golden glass door and ran out.
Outside was a vast, deserted observation deck. Zhang Moyan, panicking, scrambled up the stairs. She didn't know how long she'd run before turning back down. After running up and down a few times, finally making sure she'd shaken Eric off, she stopped, panting for breath as she leaned against the stone railing.
How could such a ridiculous thing happen?!
The young master of Leading Media actually planned to propose to her at Leading Media’s 30th anniversary celebration!
Fortunately, he informed her beforehand. Otherwise, she really didn't know how this would end! She was afraid that she would ruin this grand ceremony that had condensed the efforts of countless people.
Under the dark night, the lawn is dotted with star-like lights, and the distant scenery is hazy in the neon lights.
Zhang Moyan calmed her breathing for a moment, recovering a bit. She realized she was probably too frightened and nervous, and now she felt a little exhausted. After a moment of adjustment, she picked up her shaky steps and walked downstairs. Just then, she heard footsteps behind her again.
A chill ran down her spine, and she hated herself for not running downstairs. That way, she could have just run out of the stadium! Now it was over. She really couldn't run fast anymore. She was definitely going to be caught up this time!
"Please stop chasing me... I'm sorry, I really can't promise you. I don't want to get married or date anyone right now!" She turned her back to the person who came, her voice almost begging for mercy.
"Oh?" A slow voice sounded behind him, "Is it because you still have me in your heart?"
Not Eric.
Zhang Moyan was startled, as if she was frozen by a spell, and immediately recognized the voice.
The air seemed to freeze, and after a long time she slowly turned around.
On the long steps, Xiao Xingyu held a glass of red wine between his fingers, his slender and upright figure neatly standing slightly higher than her. The light from the banquet hall shone through the huge glass windows, illuminating his eyebrows and eyes with exceptional clarity.
"I'm sorry, that's the only reason I can think of."
Xiao Xingyu spoke politely, with a teasing and cynical smile on his face, and walked down the stairs step by step slowly and unhurriedly... His pace was elegant and leisurely, like a gorgeous and dangerous cat approaching its prey within reach.
Although Zhang Moyan was still far away from him, she felt that she was completely shrouded in his shadow.
Her breathing almost stopped as Zhang Moyan just sat there waiting to die and watched Xiao Xingyu walk up to her.
"After having me, it's really hard for you to be interested in that kind of stuff." Xiao Xingyu's lips curled up slightly, but there was no hint of joking in his tone.
Zhang Moyan's throat tightened, and she looked at Xiao Xingyu at a close distance with an unreal feeling.
His hair has grown a lot longer, and with glasses on, he really can't be described as handsome anymore. What kind of thug in a suit is he?
What should I do? The air has become so thin, it's impossible to be alone with him in such a small space.
Zhang Moyan was so nervous that she felt like there was a rabbit stuffed in her chest, and her palms were full of sweat.
"I was right, wasn't I?" Xiao Xingyu took off his glasses with one hand, put them in the handkerchief pocket on the chest of his suit, and looked at her with a firm gaze.
Zhang Moyan couldn't stand this kind of gaze and couldn't help but take a step back.
Xiao Xingyu took a sip of red wine and casually placed the goblet on the stone railing. He stretched out his arm to block her retreat, forming a semi-encircled posture.
Zhang Moyan didn't dare to move.
The two stood face to face for a while. Zhang Moyan gave up and raised her head, gritting her teeth and saying, "Why are you here?... Didn't they say you refused to attend?"
Xiao Xingyu looked at her for a moment and said, "What's the harm in showing up for someone you like?"
Zhang Moyan blinked. Did she hear correctly? He said "like"...
"Your face is blushing." Xiao Xingyu looked at her.
Zhang Moyan was embarrassed and touched her cheek. Sure enough, it was burning hot. She knew that what Xiao Xingyu said was probably true... Now she could only retreat tactically.
She moved to the other side, but as soon as she moved, Xiao Xingyu grabbed her by the waist and pulled her back!
Zhang Moyan's heart skipped a beat and she was caught off guard: "...Let me go..."
"Are you sure?" Xiao Xingyu's grip tightened even more, as if to say, what can you do to me?
"You..." Zhang Moyan had just opened her mouth when Xiao Xingyu leaned over and kissed her without warning.
Zhang Moyan felt a heat on her lips and was stunned. She hesitated for a moment before pushing him away.
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