After a long while, Liu Mei'er finally covered her face with both hands, which was burning hot. Her heart was in a state of turmoil.
She murmured, "What... what am I thinking? What... what did I say?"
At this moment, the figure of Xu Fufu appeared from the outside. Seeing Liu Mei'er sitting there in a daze, he first stalled, then asked, "Where's Chu Hei? I heard he came? Where is he?"
"Ah... you came, he left with that giant, just a moment ago." Liu Mei'er said, her expression slightly unnatural.
"Oh, okay, I'll go find him." Xu Fufu stated before adding, "Right, Mei'er, prepare for a bit, report to me the amount of funds we can mobilize... huh?"
As Xu Fufu was speaking, he suddenly leaned in, examining Liu Mei'er's face intensely. His gaze was filled with concern. He asked her, "Mei'er, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well? Are you sick?"
"No... no, I'm fine." A sheen of mist instantly formed in Liu Mei'er's eyes, on the brink of tears.
"Still saying you're fine! Did someone bully you?" Xu Fufu's brow furrowed, an anger rising within him instantly. However, he continued with a puzzled expression, "That can't be. Brother Hei just left from here. If someone bullied you, he certainly wouldn't allow it. So, how could he... um..."
Xu Fufu hadn't finished speaking when he noticed one more warm and soft body in his arms. Then, Liu Mei'er's choked voice came: "Fufu... I... I'm sincerely sorry... all these years...for making you worry for me. I... I've decided... I want to give myself to you..."
"My goodness, what's going on?" Xu Fufu's eyes widened, the corner of his mouth twitching exaggeratedly. However, a complicated glint flashed in his eyes.
In certain aspects, he was much smarter than Chu Mo, a novice in the field of romance. Although he didn't know exactly what had just transpired between Liu Mei'er and Chu Mo.
One thing he was confident about was that Liu Mei'er's little intentions had completely vanished!
He had always been aware of Liu Mei'er's slight affection towards Chu Mo.
However, he had never spoken a word about it. He was the one who was fond of Liu Mei'er, but Chu Mo was his 'brother' even more so!
His very best 'brother'!
If Liu Mei'er liked Chu Mo and if Chu Mo also had feelings for Liu Mei'er, then even if he felt unhappy about it, he would undoubtedly choose to let go.
This wasn't about 'brothers before girlfriends'. Xu Fufu, he would never treat women like clothes.
It was about 'sacrifice'!
In essence, this 'sacrifice' correlated with Chu Mo's mentality – 'set you free'!
So, over the years, although he would often flirt with Liu Mei'er, deep down he truly respected her.
"Did the words from Brother Hei provoke you?" Xu Fufu thought for a bit before deciding to ask the question.
As Liu Mei'er had decided to clear her doubts, so he could not pretend to be confused. At times , all issues should be made clear so as to feel at ease truly.
"No, he didn't say anything. It's just that... I was somehow... moved." Leaning on Xu Fufu, Liu Mei'er spoke softly, "He told me... you love me..."
"Oh my goodness... Brother Hei actually understands love now!" Xu Fufu couldn't help but roll his eyes and grumble.
"Don't swear. To be honest, you should know that... I have always had feelings... um... affinity towards him." Liu Mei'er stated.
"Yes, I've known that all along." Xu Fufu nodded, then laughed bitterly, "he's so excellent, who wouldn't like him?"
"But, he really doesn't ... have those kinds of feelings for me. Before this, I always thought that he and Sister Yiniang..." Liu Mei'er said softly, "It was 'that' kind of relationship, but now I understand, in his heart... there's been someone else all along. And that person has occupied his heart completely."
"And so?" Xu Fufu slowly looped his arms around Liu Mei'er's waist, gazing at her captivatingly beautiful face; he asked with a smile.
"So today I suddenly realised that actually... I'm too... too..." Liu Mei'er stammered a bit.
"What are you?" Xu Fufu pressed her.
"I love you!" Liu Mei'er's face turned crimson, and she closed her eyes, affirming with all her might, "All this time, I've been charmed by Young Master Chu's brilliance. The affinity I felt for him... instead of saying it was love... it's more like admiration! An uncontrollable... admiration for the strong!"
"Hahaha, you've discovered that your true love... is the Tenth Young Master, haven't you?" Xu Fufu laughed heartily.
"Um." Liu Mei'er uttered softly.
Completely igniting all the flames in Xu Fufu's heart, he planted a forceful kiss on Liu Mei'er's cheek before he solemnly declared, "This big man of the Xu family has been waiting for you to say those words! Mei'er, rest assured, if you don't let me down, I will definitely not let you down!"
"I believe..." Liu Mei'er's eyes were somewhat blurred.
"The family has been urging me to get married, now... I feel I can finally reassure them!" Xu Fufu's face bloomed into a radiant smile, he was extremely happy.
Liu Mei'er's expression withered slightly, then she said softly, "Yes, you ought to be getting married. Don't worry. I don't need a title... or any property. I just need you; as long as I can see you often, I would be satisfied."
"What are you talking about?" Xu Fufu looked at Liu Mei'er, a bit puzzled, "I want to get engaged to you."
"Engaged... engaged to me?" Liu Mei'er was stunned. She looked at Xu Fufu blankly.
"Xu Fufu may be fickle-minded, but the woman I love most in this life is only you! Before, you had a bit of a thing for Brother Hei, so I didn't dare say anything. Now that you've let go of those feelings, I want to tell you in person...the woman that Xu Fufu will marry in this life... is only you!"
"Ah... no, no way! This can't happen!" Liu Mei'er's heart throbbed violently, her complexion paled; she looked at Xu Fufu and firmly refused.
"Why not? Is it because of status? Position? Wealth? Or what?" Xu Fufu scoffed, "If it's about status, well, tomorrow I'll let Brother Hei acknowledge you as his sister by an oath. Anyway, he has always been calling you 'sister'. As the King of Chu's sister, even if the imperial family is unwilling, they must give you the status of a princess! Does this status and position suffice?"
"This... this..." Liu Mei'er was dumbfounded, she had no idea that when Xu Fufu burst out, the kind of innate domineering attitude could leave her dazzled. She was even feeling dizzy.
These were not sweet words, but they surpassed all sweet words!
"What are you talking about? In terms of money, the entire Gluttonous Pavilion is in your hands! In the entire Yanhuang City, how many people are richer than you?" Xu Fufu looked at Liu Mei'er, "Nobody is born noble and nobody is superior by birth! In my heart, you are the best!"
At this moment, the words Chu Mo said as he left echoed in Liu Mei'er's mind.
"I don't really understand feelings, but I think, he truly loves you!"
Yes! He loves me! He is the person... who cares about me the most in this world!
How lucky... yet, how foolish I, Liu Mei'er, was!
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