Don't meet me in your next life.

Gu Zeyu's attitude was very sincere.

Xiang Yi couldn't bear to refuse again.

She nodded.

So Gu Zeyu took her to see the pedestrian street.

Xiang Yiyi grew up in the countryside and had never been to a shopping mall or anything like that.

She followed behind Gu Zeyu, looking around.

"The streetlights are dim, but the night view is very beautiful!" Xiang Yi pointed ahead.

While admiring the night view, she casually struck up a conversation with Gu Zeyu.

She wasn't a particularly good conversationalist, nor did she understand how to maintain distance between men and women.

But this atmosphere made her feel very comfortable.

Gu Zeyu looked at her quietly, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

His gaze remained fixed on her profile, as if trying to imprint her image firmly in his mind.

Her skin was very fair and delicate.

Her eyes, like black grapes, were bright and clear, with upturned corners that were captivating.

At this moment, she pursed her full, rosy lips slightly, her eyes filled with undisguised joy and anticipation.

"Yiyi."

Gu Zeyu suddenly stretched out his palm.

Xiang Yi was startled, thinking he wanted to get close to her.

To everyone's surprise, he simply opened his palm, revealing a diamond ring in his hand.

"Yi Yi, will you be my girlfriend?"

His eyes were sparkling, as if they contained a thousand dazzling stars, which was extremely captivating.

This ring is simple, but very expensive.

The diamond was the perfect size and cut, set perfectly in the nail bed.

"..."

Xiang Yi stared blankly at the ring in her hand, unsure of what to say.

She wanted to refuse, but she couldn't bring herself to say why.

"I don't need you to marry me out of gratitude. Gu Zeyu, this isn't fair, it's really unfair."

Xiang Yi hurriedly stuffed the ring back into his palm, then turned and ran away quickly.

"Yiyi!"

Gu Zeyu chased after him.

Xiang Yi stopped.

She took a deep breath, turned to look at Gu Zeyu, and said firmly, "Gu Zeyu, I'm sorry, I already have a boyfriend."

"No matter who he is now, he's not good enough for you!" Gu Zeyu said excitedly. "He's just using you because of his family background. Yi Yi, he's not good enough for you!"

Xiang Yi bit her lip, a warm feeling flowing through her heart.

She knew that he was afraid of hurting her and refused to acknowledge her happiness.

"Gu Zeyu, I don't know how to explain this..."

"I know! I don't want to hear your explanations, I just want you to be happy. Yi Yi, do you know, in my eyes, you are the most beautiful person in the world! I love you!" Gu Zeyu declared loudly, "I love you!"

Xiang Yi stared at him blankly, somewhat unable to react.

This was the second time he had confessed his feelings to her; the first time was at a hotel.

But at that time, his voice was cold, and his eyes were full of contempt and disdain.

But now, his expression is very devout.

Xiang Yi's eyes gradually welled up with tears.

She had never met anyone willing to exchange all their wealth for her happiness.

"Gu Zeyu... thank you, really, thank you..."

Xiang Yi said, her voice choked with emotion.

She knew that Gu Zeyu meant no harm.

He simply liked her and loved her.

Gu Zeyu reached out and gently put his arm around her slender shoulder.

"Silly girl, I don't want any thanks from you. I just simply want to be good to you."

"Mmm." Tears streamed down Xiang Yi's face.

She didn't dare look at Gu Zeyu, because at that moment, she felt like the luckiest girl in the world.

Having such an outstanding, gentle, and considerate man is a blessing she earned in her past life!

His voice was deep and warm, as melodious and pleasant as a cello.

Every word he said felt like a tickle on her heart, an intense itch.

"Yi Yi, will you marry me?"

"..."

Xiang Yi's eyes instantly turned red, her nose tingled, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Her heart was pounding wildly, almost uncontrollably.

She dared not look up, dared not look directly into Gu Zeyu's eyes.

She couldn't even believe her ears.

Is Gu Zeyu proposing to her?

"Yi Yi, promise me you'll marry me, okay?" Gu Zeyu's voice carried a hint of pleading and trepidation.

This was his second proposal; the first one was five years ago, and that proposal didn't end well.

But this time, he won't let go.

Five years ago, it was because he was too proud.

Now, he has learned to yield and to cherish.

He wanted to give her the best love, the warmest love, so that she would always stay by his side.

Xiang Yi slowly raised her head, her clear and bright eyes sparkling with a crystalline light.

She dared not look directly into Gu Zeyu's eyes.

Because the man was so dazzling, she was afraid that her eyes would be burned.

"Yi Yi, marry me." Gu Zeyu asked again, stubbornly.

Xiang Yi's fingers trembled slightly.

This time, her heart was filled with emotion and sweetness.

She really didn't know how to accept someone anymore.

If she had a choice, she would want to be with him, even if only for a day.

But, she can't.

He not only comes from a noble family, but is also an internationally renowned designer and a future business tycoon, while she is just an ordinary person.

How could she be worthy of him?

"I'm sorry, I..."

Gu Zeyu suddenly interrupted her.

“I know, I won’t force you.” Gu Zeyu’s face turned gloomy and unpleasant. “You can leave.”

"..."

Xiang Yi looked at Gu Zeyu uneasily.

Gu Zeyu didn't look at her again and walked back on his own.

Xiang Yi suddenly felt very sad. She stomped her foot in frustration and turned to leave.

Gu Zeyu returned to his office, feeling very agitated.

He picked up the phone and dialed his father's number.

Xiang's father's voice was filled with anxiety, "Hello, is this A-Yu? What made you think of calling me?"

"Dad, I want to know, why did you do this?"

"What do you mean, 'why did this'? I don't understand what you're talking about," Dad said, feigning ignorance. "What's wrong? Did Yi Yi upset you again?"

"No. Dad, I hope you won't interfere in my private affairs anymore, or don't blame me for turning my back on you."

Xiang Yiyi was a thorn in his side, and now his father was using such methods to destroy her marriage.

He could not tolerate such a thing happening, not even to his own parents!

Upon hearing this, Xiang's father's expression immediately changed.

He knew that Gu Zeyu was a ruthless character.

This little brat actually threatened him?!

"Gu Zeyu! Don't forget, you're now my daughter-in-law, the future young mistress of the Xiang family. Is this how you talk to your father-in-law?!"

"I'm angry," he said, his voice sharp and shrill.

Gu Zeyu frowned. "Dad, you're not my biological father. Yi Yi is."

"Gu Zeyu! You!"

Dad was speechless. "Fine, very well! I'll pretend I never raised a good-for-nothing like you!"

After saying that, he slammed down the phone.

This father of Xiang is really arrogant!