Gu Lili continued to analyze, "Jin Miaomiao comes from a privileged background, and a strategic marriage would be beneficial for both families’ businesses. Since it was Jin Miaomiao who initiated contact with Xichen, it emphasizes two key points: first, she is eager to marry and wants to quickly find a compatible and outstanding man to marry, and second, Xichen meets her criteria. In theory, I assigned you to stay by his side to protect his safety. You getting angry with him over this matter means you’ve lost sight of your position. It’s his own business. At most, you can only offer him advice; beyond that, any excess emotion is superfluous."
Jingsheng lowered his head and said, "Master, I’m sorry, I was too impulsive."
"I know you like him." Gu Lili pointed out bluntly, "You have to decide whether to pursue him or give up. Think it over. If you still want to stay by his side, then go back to him tomorrow morning. If you really don’t want to continue being by his side, then I will arrange another job for you."
At three in the morning, when Gu Lili went to the restroom and returned, she glanced at her phone and saw a message from Jingsheng: [Master, I have made up my mind. I want to fight for it. I want to continue staying by his side.]
The message was sent twenty minutes ago.
Gu Lili smiled knowingly and went back to sleep.
At this time, Jingsheng had already arrived at the Gu Family Mansion.
He made his way unobstructed to the door of Gu Xichen’s bedroom.
She opened the door and tiptoed in, just about to sit on the sofa when she abruptly stopped in her tracks.
"Back already?" Along with the sound of his voice, the table lamp turned on, and Gu Xichen lay on his side, watching her.
With embarrassment written all over his face, Jingsheng awkwardly laid on the sofa and didn’t speak for a moment.
The light went out again, and just as Gu Xichen closed his eyes, he heard her voice beside him.
"I like you. Even though I have no money, no power, or prestigious background, what I have, Jin Miaomiao does not — I can protect you, can she? So I’ve thought it through, what I can offer is invaluable. I am worthy of you, and you could consider me too. Compared to immense wealth, I believe your life is invaluable."
Before uttering these words, Jingsheng had hesitated, but once she spoke, her heart calmed. Regardless of the outcome, she had said it. She had no regrets.
Gu Xichen opened his eyes again, this time it was his turn to remain silent.
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At this moment, suddenly hearing Jingsheng’s declaration, his heart became somewhat indescribable.
"Why aren’t you saying anything? I, a woman, have spoken my mind. Can’t you, as a man, give a straightforward answer?"
"You want to marry me?"
"Yes, even though I am very aware that you love the Master, I don’t care. I dare to marry you, do you dare to marry me?" Jingsheng boldly put it all on the line. She had spent years living on the edge, facing death daily. A normal life was something she had not even dared to dream of. Now, after living like that, she too yearned for the warmth of a family.
The light turned on again, and Gu Xichen sat up, looking at her composedly, "What if I never love you in this lifetime?"
"Then I am willing to accept that."
"You really are courageous."
"When I have the courage to kill, what’s loving someone in comparison?"