Chapter 1028: Aren’t You Afraid They’ll Call You a Homewrecker?
Chapter 1028: Chapter 1028: Aren’t You Afraid They’ll Call You a Homewrecker?
"You think just because you say so I’ll agree? Since you feel so wronged, you totally don’t have to! I, Shi Qingqing, never force anyone to do what they don’t want to do!"
"Yeah, well, aside from me being willing to pick up a used shoe, no one else wants to be with you anyway. I guess you’re planning to stay single for life!"
"That’s still better than being with someone like you!"
"Heh, you’re only acting tough because no one wants you. Seeing you like this is really... pathetic..."
"You..."
Shi Qingqing was so angry she couldn’t speak. No matter how many boyfriends she dated, that was her business. What did it have to do with Lan Qi!
"Qingqing." Chen Zhinan’s warm voice sounded above her head.
His gentle hand settled on her waist. "Who says no one wants her? I’ll marry her. In my eyes, Qingqing is still the same as before—naive and adorable."
"I..." Shi Qingqing raised her eyes and stared at Chen Zhinan.
He was here too?
Didn’t he go abroad?
How could he be...
That was JT Corporation’s executive CEO, Chen Zhinan!
The onlookers who’d been enjoying the drama were all stunned.
The woman who’d just been rejected a moment ago was now actually held in the arms of such a man.
"Sir, Qingqing is a woman. What she needs is care and tenderness. Since you don’t know how to give that, she won’t be needing you anymore." Holding Shi Qingqing, Chen Zhinan turned to leave.
"If you don’t like it here, I’ll take you away first?"
This was a business cocktail party. If he was here, he definitely had work to discuss.
"I can leave on my own. Just now... thank you for helping me." Shi Qingqing’s voice was very soft, but inside she was trembling with emotion.
"Wait! I’m guessing you’re that guy she used to like, right? What, can’t bear to let go now so you came to her rescue? But you don’t like her. Unless you actually marry her, we’re not buying it! A woman like her—would you really marry her?" Lan Qi suddenly raised his voice.
Chen Zhinan was indeed the man she liked, and he indeed would never marry her!
Lan Qi really was a smart one!
He really knew exactly how to leave her no way to save face!
Their steps halted. Chen Zhinan let go of her waist.
Shi Qingqing went stiff all over like a statue. He couldn’t keep helping her either. Anyway, she’d already made a fool of herself; she didn’t care if they laughed at her a little longer.
It was just that her heart had been completely frozen.
She was furious, but her upbringing wouldn’t allow her to explode and curse on the spot.
She still stood there, back straight as a rod.
Chen Zhinan knelt down in front of her.
He took one of her hands.
Shi Qingqing almost forgot to react. What was going on?
"Miss Shi Qingqing, I didn’t have time to prepare, but I want to ask you: will you marry me?"
His voice, as warm and gentle as a spring breeze, brushed over her taut heart like a layer of soft gauze, stroking it tenderly, full of affection.
Her lips moved. She clearly said something, but even she didn’t hear her own voice.
What did she even say?
"Miss Shi Qingqing, will you marry me?" Chen Zhinan asked again.
Everyone present stared at them in shock.
"You really want to marry me? Aren’t you afraid people will say you’re picking up a used shoe, say I’m trash, say I..."
Chen Zhinan cut her off. "I’m not afraid. All of that is in the past. We still have a long future ahead of us. Will you?"
"I... will!"
Of course she would. She more than wanted to!
The man she’d loved for so many years was proposing to her!
"It’s my honor." Chen Zhinan rose and cradled the back of her head. "May I kiss you?"
"Y-yes... you can..."
She had just finished speaking when he kissed her.
Kissing the man she loved felt so incredibly sweet. Her heart was thumping wildly.
If only time could freeze at this moment.
She didn’t want to walk out of this door in a bit and find out this was all just an act!