Chapter 641
As he sang, his eyes remained hooked on her. Ye Xingguang practically rolled her eyes. Yes, she knew, she knew she had to marry him today. But she didn’t feel moved at all by this arrogant man. She was still upset that he hadn’t said “I do” yet.
It seemed those words would have to wait for their wedding vows. But Ye Xingguang couldn’t help but whisper them to herself a few times – “I do”, “Yes I do”.
The duet ended and she did not immediately return to her seat. After leaving the stage, she did not want to walk back arm in arm with him. But his large hand kept holding her small one, their fingers interlocked as they sat down amidst the public gaze.
“Let go of me,” she whispered softly.noveldrama
“I don’t want to.”
Having said this, he looked somewhat smug. He’d proposed, and surely her parents wouldn’t go back on their promise now?
...
Standing up, he poured tea for Song Chuanqi and Bai Lanwu, then gave a secretive glance to his mother. He’d learned the hard way that while his mother and brother loved him, his father, Ye Baixiu, wasn’t as dependable!
The Family Head Bai Peiluan was overjoyed, poking Ye Baixiu in the ribs. “Lan Wu, our children are about to get married and your brother-in-law’s health improves every day. There’s no time like the present. Everyone is here, why don’t we discuss their engagement?”
Bai Lanwu looked at the diamond ring on their daughter’s finger and pointed out: “Xingguang didn’t say she was willing though.”
“Mum, I am willing,” Ye Xingguang quickly responded.
With a look of resignation at his disobedient daughter, Bai Lanwu handed the speaking rights to Song Chuanqi, “Chuanqi, what do you think?”
Bai Lanwu and Song Chuanqi had already agreed on a strategy: one good cop, one bad. Bai Lanwu played the role of the annoyed parent, while Song Chuanqi laughed and said, “Once a daughter is married off, she’s like water that’s been poured out. But before she’s even married, she’s already leaning away.”
With a blush creeping on her face, Ye Xingguang quickly withdrew her hand from his, saying, “Mum, Dad, I will listen to you. Marriage is decided by our parents and the country.”
The added emphasis on “country” after “parents” was a clear sign of her true feelings.
Song Chuanqi was delighted with his daughter’s answer. After all, she was his little girl, and he was very happy that she was marrying into the Ye family.
He took a sip of the tea and put down his cup. “Since we’re all here today, let’s discuss their engagement. I don’t have any relatives, but there are a few neighbors who watched Xingguang grow up. We can invite them to the engagement party. As for your side, you can decide.”
Bai Peiluan sought Bai Lanwu’s opinion, “Should we invite my family’s relatives?”
Seeing Bai Lanwu’s complete disinterest, Bai Peiluan quickly said, “Actually, it doesn’t really matter whether we invite them or not. The most important thing is to invite the relatives from Junqing’s uncle’s side. Junqing has two uncles and an aunt who definitely need to be invited. I’m not particularly close to my family.”
As an illegitimate child who assumed the identity of her own sister to join the Ye family as the wife of the Family Head, Bai Peiluan had many Bai relatives who liked to interact with her. However, she didn’t like to entertain them. However, given her impersonation, she lacked confidence and couldn’t afford to upset them, so she often had to maintain relationships with these Bai relatives, something Bai Peiluan found annoying.