novelraw Chapter 145 You Haven't Thought It Through Yet
Chapter 145 You Haven't Thought It Through Yet
"Auntie, Uncle Gu," Cheng Yingnan said earnestly.
He gently took his simply dressed, somewhat reserved mother half a step forward, and said, "I brought my mother here today specifically to... formally discuss my marriage with Gu Rou with you both."
Cheng's mother seemed somewhat at a loss, a humble yet uneasy smile on her face.
Her eyes were full of sincerity, yet they couldn't hide her nervousness.
Xu Mingzhu's gaze bypassed Cheng Yingnan and landed directly on her mother.
Before I even spoke, my heart had already softened a bit.
Ten years ago, for the sake of her two children, Cheng's mother mustered up the courage to visit their home several times.
During these ten years, Cheng Yingnan worked abroad, while his mother found a job as a cleaner in a shopping mall.
Just so as not to cause trouble for her son.
Occasionally.
When Xu Mingzhu goes shopping, she can also meet her a few times.
Xu Mingzhu didn't have the airs of a wealthy matriarch, and she admired Cheng's mother's simplicity and honesty. Over time, a simple and peaceful friendship developed between them.
She immediately stood up, walked around the coffee table, and gently took Cheng's mother's hand, her tone carrying a familiar, reproachful tone: "Oh dear, why did you join in this child's antics, even making this trip yourself? Making such a 'grand' affair, do you think that with you here, we old folks won't dare say a harsh word to you?"
Cheng's mother was pulled to sit down by Xu Mingzhu, her hand still warmly held, and her tension noticeably lessened: "Mingzhu, don't blame the child. Yingnan... he's made up his mind this time. He said he missed out on Rou Rou before, and he can't make the same mistake again. To show his determination..."
Cheng's mother took out the salary card her son had given her. "He... he even brought his salary card with him. He insisted that I give it to Rou Rou no matter what. He said he had some savings, but not much. He said that after returning to China, he would work hard and would never let Rou Rou suffer with him."
She hurriedly stuffed this into Xu Mingzhu's hand, saying, "Take this, give it to Rou Rou later. It's a token of our Ying Nan's affection..."
Xu Mingzhu had no intention of accepting the money, and gently refused, "How could I, an elder, take Ying Nan's money? Ultimately, it's up to the children themselves to decide and make their own decisions. We elders can just watch from the sidelines and lend a hand when necessary, but we can't make decisions for them."
She stood up with a smile, and pulled Cheng's mother up as well. "Let the young people handle their own affairs. Come on, let's go to the greenhouse to see the few new orchids I've grown. They're blooming so well this year. Can you give me your opinion?"
Xu Mingzhu affectionately took Cheng's mother's arm and led her away from the living room.
Gu Changqing, who had been sitting on the sofa in silence, finally cleared his throat. "Gu Rou, Ying Nan is here. Come out for a moment."
Gu Rou's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly.
Did she mishear?
Confused and bewildered, she looked up at Gu Lin and Ye Tang opposite her and asked, "Did you hear Dad call me just now?"
The two little ones nodded.
She then asked, "Dad said Cheng Yingnan is here?"
"That's right." Gu Lin nodded and urged her to stop eating. "Sis, did Cheng Yingnan not go abroad? You should hurry up and go check what's going on."
The incident happened suddenly.
Gu Rou was a little flustered.
She put down her chopsticks, took out a tissue, and slowly wiped her lips.
He then got up and went to the living room.
Gu Lin was about to continue eating when Ye Tang snatched the chopsticks from his fingertips.
"What are you eating? Hurry up, let's go take a look."
Ye Tang took Gu Lin's hand and followed Gu Rou into the living room.
It is indeed Cheng Yingnan.
He was dressed quite formally.
A sharp suit, meticulously styled hair, and a reserved yet polite smile.
"Rou Rou".
"Why are you here?" Gu Rou asked, her voice soft.
"I'm proposing." He said, pulling a ring studded with a sugar cube diamond from his pocket. "I'm sorry, I've been busy with the handover at my overseas law firm these past few days and haven't had a chance to meet you. But I've been preparing to propose, and today, in front of your parents, my mother, Gu Lin, and Ye Tang, I want to ask you, Gu Rou, will you marry me?"
Gu Rou felt this was too sudden.
She was completely unprepared.
She was uneasy.
Some even tried to escape, taking a half-step back, only to be supported by Ye Tang around the waist.
"Sis, listen to him first and see if he can win you over before you say anything."
Cheng Yingnan's gaze was so sincere that it was impeccable.
He was somewhat excited.
My fingertips were trembling incessantly.
"Rou Rou, we've known each other for fifteen years, I've loved you for fifteen years, and I've missed ten of you. For the past ten years, the first thing I think about every day when I open my eyes is to make money. I thought that if one day you and Wang Bin get divorced and you need me, you can forget the misunderstandings of the past, and we can start over."
"Yes, I worked very hard abroad and I really made a lot of money. I waited for news of your divorce every day. God must have felt sorry for me. You really are getting a divorce from Wang Bin. I feel like my chance has come again."
"Do you know how excited I was when I received your call that day? I was ecstatic! I even thought of names for our children."
"Rou Rou, I love you. This love has never stopped in the past ten years. I want to stay in Huacheng to take care of you and my mother. I don't want to wander abroad anymore. I think with my abilities, I will definitely earn a lot of money and take good care of you."
"Rou Rou, promise me you'll marry me, okay?"
Cheng Yingnan's words were truly touching.
Everyone present had tears in their eyes.
Only Gu Rou remained clear-headed.
Marriage and love are not the same.
Cheng Yingnan and Wang Bin are also different.
She knows very well what kind of person she is and what kind of man she wants.
Cheng Yingnan loved her, that's for sure.
She hadn't forgotten her old feelings for him, and that's true.
But if one day his work doesn't go well, will he blame her?
Why blame all the misfortunes on him staying in Huacheng for her sake?
This is something she cannot bear.
"Why go back to Huacheng? In China, you have no connections, no reputation, and it will be difficult for you to even get a lawsuit in the short term. Are your colleagues willing to follow you to a foreign country? Cheng Yingnan, have you thought all of this through?"
Cheng Yingnan nodded.
He had thought it through very clearly.
If all else fails, we can always start over.
At worst, everything will be wiped out.
He didn't want to leave any more regrets.
"Rou Rou, I'm a man. I can adapt to a new environment quickly. Besides, Huacheng is my home, and I still have connections. Don't worry about me not having a job. I'll definitely get back on track soon."
Gu Rou shook her head again.
She didn't want to accept the romantic proposal. "Yingnan, I haven't thought it through yet, and I think you haven't thought it through either. We need time to think things through before deciding whether we should be together."
Gu Rou refused.
She turned and went upstairs.
Cheng Yingnan, kneeling on the ground, looked dejected.
Gu Changqing felt that Cheng Yingnan was even more embarrassed by his presence, so he got up and left the living room.
Gu Lin walked over to Cheng Yingnan and helped him up. "Cousin, my sister is a bit... emotionally unstable right now. Once she's thought it through, she'll definitely agree to your request, after all, you both have children..."
Ye Tang raised her hand and covered his mouth, her voice escaping through clenched teeth, "...Why did you speak so quickly? Can you put a zipper on your mouth?"