Chapter 2496: A Story of Losing and Finding One’s Way (7)
Ye Mingmei’s impatience stemmed from Bai Zheng previously visiting the Ye Family and expressing his hope for a chance to try things with her.
Coupled with his face that closely resembled Yu Xiuzhun’s, Ye Mingmei felt at a loss and kept avoiding him.
When he suddenly mentioned he wanted to propose, and to someone who had waited for him for many years, Ye Mingmei was momentarily bewildered.
If what he said was true, then the person he intended to propose to wasn’t her, but someone else.
Ye Mingmei was utterly confused, "Do you mean, you’re the one who wants to propose?"
"Yes."
"But why do you need my help?" This was the part she couldn’t comprehend.
"That’s why I need to tell Miss Ye a story. Once you hear my story, you’ll understand." Bai Zheng leaned back in his chair, not in a hurry to start, giving Ye Mingmei enough time to digest.
Only when he was sure she could handle what he was about to say did he slowly begin.
"The Bai Family was once an inconspicuous family, who had nothing. It was through the hard work of several generations of family heads that we gradually achieved something. But the more difficult the start, the more cautiously we had to tread, fearing that one misstep could lead to utter ruin. I am the firstborn of the Bai Family and the first descendant to take over the family business, and my only focus was to expand the family legacy. It was under these circumstances that I met her."
"Her?" Ye Mingmei blinked, confused.
"I fell in love with a woman I didn’t even know myself." Bai Zheng’s eyes flickered as he picked up his wine glass and drained it in one go.
As if to restrain his emotions, he drank quickly and fiercely.