This might be the first time they reached an agreement in heart and spirit. Han Muzi thought that even though she did not know what would happen in the future, this feeling felt right for two people who were together.
Han Muzi closed her eyes and both of her hands were around Ye Moxuan’s neck. However, he pulled them down and held her with their fingers intertwined.
Time passed gradually, and Han Muzi felt that she was losing her mind; she felt weak as she leaned against his chest. All of a sudden, a pang of coldness was felt between their fingers.
Han Muzi froze as she felt the increasing chilliness between their fingers. She quickly realized something and pushed Ye Moxuan away while she looked down. She noticed he was holding a diamond ring and pushing it up her finger.
“You…” What is going on? Han Muzi looked at the half-worn diamond ring and was startled while she muttered this question.
After Ye Moxuan had been pushed away, he simply held her wrist with his other hand. His movements were soft and gentle, and he continued carefully putting the diamond ring on. The diamond ring shone glaringly as it was profiled against the moonlight and bright lights.
“W-When did you buy this?” Han Muzi stared at the diamond ring on her hand and could not help but ask.
“Do you like it?” Ye Moxuan did not answer her question but held her hand and landed a gentle kiss on the corner of her mouth.
Han Muzi did not indicate if she liked it or not. Instead, she merely looked at his eyes and asked, “When did you buy this?”
Ye Moxuan let out a low laugh. “Why do you ask? Do you not like it?”
Han Muzi shook her head. She was not dissatisfied; she just wanted to know when he bought this diamond ring. However, looking at Ye Moxuan right now, it felt that he did not seem to want to disclose this information. Moreover, the significance of him giving a diamond ring…
“Why would you… suddenly give me a diamond ring? I…”
Ye Moxuan leaned over and held her chin with his hand. His voice was coarse. “This is a proposal. Don’t you understand?”
Hearing this, Han Muzi felt embarrassed and uncontrollably bit her lip. Needless to say, she understood the significance of this diamond ring, but… was he doing this too carelessly? What about all the other ceremonies?
However, Ye Moxuan did not allow her to respond. He lowered his body and placed his thin lips next to her ear. “Will you marry me?”
Han Muzi froze. In the afternoon, they were still arguing with each other and a couple of days ago, they were still giving each other the silent treatment. However, tonight, to her surprise, he proposed to her. Whatever this person did… Han Muzi did not seem to understand anymore.
She blinked and moved her pink lips slightly. Before she could open her mouth, Ye Moxuan already blurted, “I take it silence means consent?”
“What?” Han Muzi opened her eyes wide in surprise. “When did I agree…”
“Ha.” Ye Moxuan chuckled softly. “So, does that mean no?”
“I…” She did not mean to say no, but she reluctantly looked at what was before her and said angrily, “Is this how you ask someone to marry you? Why do I feel like this is a forced marriage, rather than a proposal?”
Ye Moxuan’s eyes appeared brighter in the night and exhibited the sharpness of a predator. He seemed positively exhilarated as he squeezed Han Muzi’s chin so that she had no choice but to look up at him.
“What’s wrong with a forced marriage? I can’t force you to do anything? Even if you don’t accept today, on the day of the wedding, I will carry you there if I have to.”
Facing such an extremely dominating Ye Moxuan, Han Muzi’s beautiful pupils constricted momentarily. Just a few moments later, her confidence had weakened and she went back to being submissive. She then commented sarcastically, “Who proposes like you? You just put the ring on my finger without uttering a word.”
Upon hearing that, Ye Moxuan was taken aback. “This is my first time asking someone to marry me.”
Han Muzi gasped. She felt like her heart was being pressed by something. “You…”
“First time I’m proposing.”
Han Muzi gritted her teeth and stared at him. “If you had experience, then you’d be dead meat.”
“So…” Ye Moxuan leaned over and buried his head in her neck, rubbing against it. “Whether you accept it or not, the wedding has to happen next month. Remember when we were overseas? You had already tacitly agreed to it.”
Talking about what happened when they were overseas reminded Han Muzi of the incident when she was suddenly abducted by him and brought to the airport. This led to her meeting with members of the Duanmu Family.
At that time, Ye Moxuan said in front of the Duanmu Family that they would be having a wedding in the following month.
Back then, Han Muzi thought Ye Moxuan was joking; who knew that… he meant it?
Han Muzi was slightly startled. “I-I thought you were joking, because after all…” After all, that was what he said when she took the initiative at that time, and that just meant he was cooperating with her to salvage her dignity.
Now, he was saying that the wedding was going to happen next month. This sudden news had caught Han Muzi off guard. She was not at all ready when he forcefully put the ring on her finger, and suddenly… there was a wedding. At this juncture, Han Muzi could not help but throw a worried glance at him.
“There is not much time left until next month. By next month, are you referring to the beginning or the end of the month?”
Hearing that, Ye Moxuan raised his eyebrows. “Are you anxious?”
These words made Han Muzi feel embarrassed and angry. “Who’s anxious? I’m just worried that there isn’t enough time. Also… I am not mentally prepared.”
“You are practically married to me already, and now, we are simply throwing a wedding to formalize it. What preparation does it need?”
The more Han Muzi thought about it, the more she felt that this was too hasty. She coughed gently. “Please give me some time to think about it.” After saying that, she pushed Ye Moxuan away, ignoring his reaction and running straight into the house.
Upon entering the house, Han Muzi went to look for a nightgown to put on because the collar of her shirt had become wet because of Ye Moxuan’s hair, and that had made her feel uncomfortable.
When she was hiding in the bathroom to change, she felt that her fingertips were shivering, such that she could not even button up her nightgown. She could only force herself to focus and try again seriously. But her fingers were shivering a lot and she still could not do it. After a long while, she helplessly looked up at herself in the mirror.
She looked beautiful but her eyes were elusive. It was obvious that she was nervous and shy. Sigh, Han Muzi, why are you such a good-for-nothing?
In her heart, she brutally disapproved of herself before she took a deep breath. She then bent over to turn the tap, scooped up some water, and splashed it against her cheeks multiple times with her eyes closed.
After a while, the heat on her face gradually dissipated as the chilly water had considerably calmed her down. Han Muzi then buried her face in her hands and looked at herself in the mirror. It’s nothing much—just a proposal. You have to stay calm. You have experienced all these before. Even if it’s a wedding, there’s nothing to be afraid of. After all… a wedding is just a formality. The real issue is that we’ll be living together in the coming days.
After comforting herself, Han Muzi lowered her head to button herself up before pushing open the door and heading out.
