Provoking Ye Qiu, Zhuge Ming then looked at Dongfang Qing, smiling ingratiatingly, and said, "Qing'Er, I think you know, I've always liked you, but you've never given a clear response.
In the past, I really thought you had no feelings for . But today, I finally know I was wrong. Today you sent a text to my sister saying you wanted to teach this person a lesson and wanted to call along. I realized then that you do care about .
At least you don't dislike . If you disliked , you wouldn't have asked to help you, right?"
"After saying so much, actually, the main thing I want to say to you is just one sentence: Qing'Er, let's be together, shall we?"
As he spoke, Zhuge Ming knelt on one knee, gazing affectionately at Dongfang Qing.
He was extrely confident in his confession, believing that Dongfang Qing would definitely agree. In his view, Dongfang Qing asking him and Zhuge Ling to co help against the person nad Ye Qiu was never the main reason. Dongfang Qing's true intention was clearly that she missed him too much after her retreat, so she found an excuse to et him.
Zhuge Ming didn't think this was a delusion of self-importance; he even believed it was normal for Dongfang Qing to like him. After all, he was the heir of the Zhuge Clan, trendously talented and good-looking, enough to attract Dongfang Qing on all counts.
But Dongfang Qing's expression turned stiff.
Earlier, when she sent the ssage asking Zhuge Ling for help against Ye Qiu, she had thought that Zhuge Ming might co along. Considering Zhuge Ming's character, even if she told him not to co, he wouldn't listen. That's why she said he could co if he insisted.
Later, on the way, Dongfang Qing was quite worried that after Zhuge Ming saw her, he would pester her like before.
However, she never expected Zhuge Ming would confess directly!
Dongfang Qing frowned slightly, utterly unable to imagine Zhuge Ming being so narcissistic.
How could he be so sure that she liked him?
The only reason she called him over was because the Dongfang Family and the Zhuge Clan were on friendly terms, to show him face. Yet, he completely misunderstood.
Dongfang Qing couldn't help but feel a headache. If it were soone else confessing to her like this, given her personality, she would refuse without hesitation. But facing the heir of the Zhuge Clan, Zhuge Ming, she couldn't be so direct.
After all, with so many people watching, if Zhuge Ming lost face, it could very likely worsen the relations between the Zhuge Clan and the Dongfang Family.
The Dongfang Family's current situation is already precarious; they can't afford to make more enemies.
Agree to Zhuge Ming?
Dongfang Qing was even more unwilling. Zhuge Ming was incredibly arrogant, his private life wildly excessive; bluntly put, he was a typical playboy. Dongfang Qing, being naturally proud, could never agree to be with such a man.
"What should I do? What should I do?"
Dongfang Qing had never faced a situation like this and didn't know how to handle it. She couldn't help but regret summoning the Zhuge siblings out of impulse to deal with Ye Qiu.
As she cried internally, suddenly, inspiration struck Dongfang Qing, and she ca up with a good plan!
Ye Qiu!
Perhaps this damned scoundrel could help her!
Earlier, upon seeing Ye Qiu take the initiative to chase after the purse-snatcher, Dongfang Qing's impression of him had dramatically changed. She understood that Ye Qiu wasn't as terrible as she once thought.
However, this didn't an Dongfang Qing would just let Ye Qiu off the hook.
Though what happened last night was indeed a misunderstanding, that scoundrel still took great advantage of her!
She was a renowned young lady of the Dongfang Family, a cherished heiress, who had always kept herself pure, never touched by n. Yet, yesterday, he saw her entire body.
Now that the scoundrel benefited so much, shouldn't he help when she's in a tight spot?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Qing simply took Ye Qiu's arm and looked at Zhuge Ming with an apologetic expression, "Zhuge Ming, you're not entirely wrong. I don't dislike you, but I really can't accept your offer because my grandfather has already betrothed to Ye Qiu.
Previously, I texted you all to co help teach Ye Qiu a lesson because I was resisting the arranged marriage with him, but on the way here, I had a change of heart.
Marrying Ye Qiu isn't out of the question. After all, he's a man my grandfather approves of, with astonishing talent. If he could join our Dongfang Family, it would greatly benefit our family's developnt."
"Zhuge Ming, you're aware of our family's situation. I believe you understand my grandfather's thoughts. For the future of our family, I'm willing to sacrifice my personal interests and agree to the marriage with Ye Qiu, so I really cannot agree to you. I apologize."
As she spoke, Dongfang Qing's emotions grew increasingly tense, holding Ye Qiu's arm even tighter.
She was deeply worried that Ye Qiu might refuse to acknowledge what she said.
If Ye Qiu did that, wouldn't it be obvious to Zhuge Ming that Dongfang Qing was using Ye Qiu as a shield simply because she didn't like him?
If the Zhuge Clan found out, the relationship between the Dongfang Family and the Zhuge Clan could worsen.
Amid the precarious plight of the Dongfang Family, Dongfang Qing causing such an incident would make her the sinner of the family.
With no alternative, Dongfang Qing had to look up, staring intently at Ye Qiu, eyes pleading, hoping that Ye Qiu would understand her intentions and not expose her so bluntly.
"This little girl has truly brought this upon herself," Ye Qiu thought with a wry smile.
If it were back when he first stepped out of the Dongfang Family with Dongfang Qing, he might not have been willing to help her this way. However, seeing Dongfang Qing trying so hard to comfort the child who had been scared by the thief, he saw her innocence and kindness. Thus, he didn't think so badly of her anymore. Instead, he felt she was a bit foolish for getting herself into such a pit.
With things having gotten this far, Ye Qiu decided not to make it hard for Dongfang Qing. He didn't say much, choosing to tacitly acknowledge Dongfang Qing's use of him as a shield.
"What on earth is going on?"
Zhuge Ming was dumbfounded, never expecting his heartfelt confession to result in such an outco, a flicker of malice flashing across his eyes.
"Ye Qiu, this damned Ye Qiu, it's all your fault for ruining my plans. Let's see how I'll deal with you!"
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