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On the day of her recovery and return to the hotel, Mi Li was nearly shocked back into the hospital by the news that the chairman of Jiten Hotel Group was visiting Ceres.
The general manager's father came to visit, but President Ji had mysteriously gone missing, and his phone was turned off.
Just as Mi Li was anxiously pacing and preparing to face her future father-in-law alone, she received a WeChat notification on her phone.
Dear Xiao Chen: Xizhen, Yusheng Street. Bring your Household Registration Book.
Mi Li quickly grabbed her bag and ran out through the back door. She went home to get her Household Registration Book and hurried to Yusheng Street, which was already bustling at noon.
Xizhen is one of the Jiangnan Six Major Water Towns, known for its small bridges and flowing water, attracting tourists from all over.
With gray tiles and white walls, cobblestone paths, and black awning boats moving back and forth in the waterways.
Ji Xiaocheng skillfully paddled the boat to the shore and extended his hand in a gentlemanly manner, inviting Mi Li: "Miss, would you like to join me for a boat ride?"
The scene was too beautiful; Mi Li smiled brightly as she placed her hand in his palm: "It would be my honor."
The two lay side by side in the boat, letting it drift along the river. The midday sun streamed through the gaps in the canopy, with the refreshing scent of water lingering in the air—everything was perfect.
Ji Xiaocheng held her hand gently, his expression calm: "Aren't you curious why I disappeared at the last moment?"
Mi Li replied, "I'm waiting for your explanation."
He squeezed her hand, a bitter smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. "My mother passed away when I was three due to illness, and my father quickly remarried a Stepmother and had another son who is four years younger than me. I’ve known since childhood that as long as I’m not outstanding enough, I will be replaced by my younger brother. So my life has revolved around work; everything that can prevent him from taking my place is essential to me, including the marriage with Li Fei'er."
Mi Li's heart sank suddenly, a wave of pain spreading from her chest. Could this be his breakup speech? Was their relationship about to end?
He looked at her suddenly pale face and scoffed, "So cowardly, how can you be worthy of being my woman? Can't you have a bit more confidence in yourself?"
Ji Xiaocheng pinched Mi Li's nose and pulled her into his embrace. "You may be silly, but you are very genuine."
He reached out to touch the sunlight streaming into the cabin. "Just like this sunlight, real and warm. Being with you is comfortable, and yes, it’s also fun."
Mi Li's mouth twitched. What did he mean? Calling her silly! Could he not confess happily?
"I have no pursuit for marriage; whoever my father arranges for me is who I will accept without question. Until I met you, I never felt that being with a woman could bring joy instead of exhaustion and annoyance. After all these years, I've realized that there are some things I would never want to give up."
Ji Xiaocheng released her and took out the Household Registration Book from the inner pocket of his suit. "So, let’s get married; we’ll go get the certificate today."
Mi Li was completely stunned. Was this a proposal?
Ji Xiaocheng somehow produced a diamond ring and placed it on her ring finger, saying domineeringly, "Post it on Weibo. It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission; even if my father gets angry, there’s nothing he can do. Woman, I’m only doing this for you today, so don’t be too moved."
Mi Li wanted to say something but seeing the dazzling diamond ring on her finger made her obediently take out her phone to take a picture and post it on Weibo: "Cinderella has finally met her Prince Charming; from now on, we will write our story with happiness together."
President Ji instantly reposted her Weibo with the caption: "Those who want to please me can come and offer their blessings."
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