"Hand the phone to Luo Chao," at this mont, after Qin Yuzhen finished chatting with Ning Wanxi, she spoke loudly again.
Upon hearing this, Luo Chao felt his scalp tingle again. Could it be that Mom is planning sothing?
Ning Wanxi handed over the phone. After Luo Chao took it, Qin Yuzhen said, "Luo Chao, when will you co back? You and Ning Wanxi should get your marriage certificate and then return to our village to hold a wedding. You can't let down such a good girl like Wanxi, especially since she's endured so much hardship because of you."
The "hardship" Qin Yuzhen ntioned, Luo Chao understood. If it weren't for his existence, Ning Wanxi wouldn't have developed a psychological aversion to n. The ever-aloof Ning Wanxi, who never interacted with the opposite sex, was criticized by many.
However, Qin Yuzhen didn't know that Luo Chao and Ning Wanxi had already obtained their marriage certificate and were a couple in na only. This couldn't be revealed, because then the premarital agreent might be exposed.
"If you dare to be a heartless man, I won't recognize you as my son," Qin Yuzhen warned again.
anwhile, Lu Feng, reading the newspaper, put it down upon hearing his wife's words and walked in front of the cara with the deanor of a stern father, saying, "Luo Chao, as n, we must keep our promises. Since Wanxi's illness is cured, you must fulfill the marriage agreent from back then, understood!"
Luo Chao, feeling a ss of emotions, said, "Understood!"
It's clear that Luo Chao's parents genuinely like Wanxi, and unexpectedly discovered that Ning Wanxi and Luo Chao had been matched as children. They believed that Luo Chao and Ning Wanxi were a perfect match and that no one should separate them.
"Well, that's settled then," Lu Feng nodded in satisfaction, and Qin Yuzhen said, "Wanxi, you and Luo Chao co back soon. When the ti cos, I will have Luo Chao's father accompany him to your house to formally propose."
Qin Yuzhen and Lu Feng were both born and raised in the countryside, in Lujia Pu Village, where the custom dictates that the proposal and engagent happen first at the woman's ho to set the wedding date. After recognizing each other, Luo Chao and Ning Wanxi will have to start calling each other's parents Mom and Dad, and the wedding day won't be far off.
Ning Wanxi smiled and said, "Okay, Auntie, Uncle, the weather is getting colder, take care of yourselves."
"Yes, and you two should get along well as a couple," Qin Yuzhen laughed happily a few tis before turning off the video call.
Proposing? Hearing those words made Luo Chao's face turn a bit green. Isn't this too fast?
Once the engagent is set, they would truly beco a married couple. It's not that Luo Chao was completely unwilling; after all, he did have so fondness for Ning Wanxi. But he had a whole lot of "trouble" around him, and how was he supposed to resolve it?
Like his girlfriend Zhang Yufei, the deeply affectionate superstar, the reconciled first love Shen Birong, and the slightly tricky "fiancé," Tang Yun. Thinking about this made Luo Chao's head spin.
"President Ning, why did you do that just now," Luo Chao asked, confused and amused.
Luo Chao knew what he was referring to. Ning Wanxi understood it well; Aunt Qin had video chatted with her, and she had presented the "surprise" in front of her, proving she could be the Lu family's daughter-in-law.
Ning Wanxi said coolly, "Don't you want to make your parents happy?"
"That's not it," Luo Chao replied helplessly, "But if you're going to do this, you should at least let know ahead of ti. It was too sudden."
At this mont, Ning Wanxi changed the subject, saying, "I suppose you're eager to know what Li Ruotong said to that night."
Luo Chao had only heard a snippet of their conversation, so he didn't know the specifics and said straightforwardly, "Yes, I want to know."
Ning Wanxi, gazing at the beautiful sunset, said unhurriedly, "Li Ruotong and I made an agreent: if I divorce you, she'll replace . If we don't, she can't co between us."
Luo Chao was dumbfounded. He never expected the word "divorce" he overheard back then was all due to such a rival agreent.
Ning Wanxi continued, "I suppose you've figured it out by now. I won't say I've fallen for you, but I don't dislike you. You're the only man I can interact with, and I think no woman would want to end up a spinster and die alone, right?"
Luo Chao's heart trembled. What Ning Wanxi said was realistic. Even though she didn't love him yet, she was also a woman who hoped for soone to rely on. Who would want to remain a lonely old maid forever, never experiencing motherhood and true womanhood?
"I understand," Luo Chao replied with a wry smile. Ning Wanxi was fighting for her happiness, which was also what his parents and her parents hoped for.
Ning Wanxi nodded, her face blushing as she said, "But I'll try to fall in love with you, and I'll make you fall for too."
"Ah?!" Luo Chao was shocked. Who would have thought the cold and aloof beauty would say such bold words.
"Let's go," Ning Wanxi said, getting up quickly and heading towards the club's door, turning to hide her blushing face.
Luo Chao remained bewildered, yet thinking about going back to Jiangning for the proposal made his head hurt again. Isn't it too soon?
The first date between Ning Wanxi and Luo Chao concluded amidst the sunset. Though the date wasn't particularly romantic—just a round of golf and enjoying the sunset on the course—they had taken the first step. Ning Wanxi even said she would make Luo Chao fall for her.
Truthfully, Luo Chao wondered how the beautiful CEO would make him fall in love with her.
Luo Chao was a bit drawn to the beautiful CEO, but in terms of love, it wasn't quite there yet.
The next day, at Tengyuan Group's costics company, it was already 8:30. When Le Xiao, at the company's front desk, saw Luo Chao coming out of the elevator, she looked surprised.
Although Luo Chao was late again, this ti by only half an hour. Usually, he wouldn't arrive at the company until after 9 o'clock, so how could Le Xiao not be surprised?
"Minister Lu, what day is it today that you ca so early," Le Xiao teased with a giggle.
Even though Luo Chao was at a ministerial level, he was very approachable. Le Xiao knew he wouldn't mind a little joke.
Luo Chao chuckled and said, "Comrade Le Xiao, as a minister, I have to set an example at least one day, right?"
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