113: Chapter 113 Strike 113: Chapter 113 Strike “Who said that, Kai, you’re teasing me again,” Li Mengmeng blushed when she heard herself being praised and shyly hit herself.
“Honestly, I just studied like before and then I was lucky enough to get into Beitian University.”
“You need to work hard, you still have to study hard in university, and don’t forget about studying after getting a boyfriend,” Ye Shikai joked with a smile, the last sentence was totally a joke on his part.
“I don’t have a boyfriend yet.” When it came to this point, embarrassment flashed across Li Mengmeng’s face, her face as red as an apple, her gaze shyly flicking to her own face, as if she dared not look at herself.
“Kai, actually, I, have liked you for a long time, since we were kids, but back then, you were with Yuxin,” Li Mengmeng said lowering her head, feeling embarrassed, Ye Shikai was surprised, he didn’t expect the girl to suddenly confess to him, and in front of Mrs.
Li, thinking back on all Li Mengmeng had done, caring so much about him, it all made sense now, she had been secretly in love with him.
“After Yuxin left, I saw how sad you were, so I didn’t tell you,” the “Yuxin” Li Mengmeng referred to was his first love, Chen Yuxin, he had gone to school with her for many years and often brought Chen Yuxin to his home, Li Mengmeng certainly knew her, and since Chen Yuxin was three years older than Li Mengmeng, she called her sister.
“Lately, you even joined the army, I was planning to confess to you after you returned from the military.” Suddenly, Li Mengmeng excitedly grabbed her own hand, pouring her heart out.
“I didn’t expect that once you returned, I heard from my mom that you were going abroad, I was really downhearted,” teary-eyed, Li Mengmeng said, “But I didn’t want to interfere with your decisions, as I know once you make a decision, it is final and won’t change.”
Ye Shikai felt touched, not expecting a girl to have been waiting for him all this time, just on an indefinite promise that he would return when the time came.
“So, now that you’re back this time, I won’t hesitate anymore, I want to confess to you.” Li Mengmeng now looked very serious, not at all joking, and Ye Shikai didn’t know how to respond, he was already married to Su Qingyu, which meant he and Li Mengmeng simply weren’t meant to be, but seeing how infatuated Li Mengmeng was, he wondered how heartbroken she would be if he refused.
Zhao, actually, I’ve returned to Huaxia to get married,” after thinking for a long time, Ye Shikai still spoke the truth, knowing it would hurt Li Mengmeng, but his marriage to Su Qingyu was already in place, accepting someone else’s confession after being married would be inappropriate.
As expected, everyone who heard was shocked, especially Li Mengmeng, who looked dumbstruck, as though she had been struck by lightning, Ye Shikai even thought he heard the sound of a heart breaking.
“Kai, you’re joking right, how could you marry so quickly?” Mr.
Li was the first to speak, shocked, unable to comprehend how he could just decide to get married.
“It’s with Yuxin, right?” Li Mengmeng bit her lip, her tears ready to fall any moment, looking pitiful, her sadness deeply affected him, she thought he was marrying Chen Yuxin, because from what she knew, the girls in his life weren’t many, though many girls confessed to him during high school, his eyes were only set on Chen Yuxin.
“It’s not her,” Ye Shikai shook his head.
“Then who.” Li Mengmeng’s tears finally began to fall, dripping down.
“I am marrying the daughter of my father’s comrade,” Ye Shikai didn’t say Su Qingyu’s name, but it was the truth nonetheless.
The four fell silent, with Li Mengmeng laying her head on the table, Ye Shikai knew, she was crying, the person she had waited on for so many years was now married, and the heartbreak was immense.
“Kai, actually, both Mrs.
Zhao and I really approved of you dating Mengmeng, I’ve watched you grow up,” Mr.
Li lit a cigarette, sounding rather dejected, “We’ve seen how Mengmeng feels about you, but because of your decision back then and because Mengmeng was still young, we never told you.”
“You are diligent, down-to-earth, and responsible, we always trusted you, so we supported Mengmeng’s feelings, planning to tell you once you settled back in the country.”
Zhao, I’m sorry, I really didn’t know about all this Mengmeng did, and now it’s turned out this way,” Ye Shikai said ashamedly, lowering his head, not daring to look at Mr.
“Well, we don’t mind, but it’s Mengmeng who has suffered,” Mrs.
Zhao said with affection, glancing at Li Mengmeng who was crying on the table.
“But since you’re already married, we can’t say much,” Mr.
Li spoke, though slightly disappointed, he and Mrs.
Zhao were traditional people, they wouldn’t, out of selfishness, force him to accept Li Mengmeng, instead, they gracefully accepted the situation, which moved Ye Shikai.
“Once you’re married, you must treat that girl well, don’t let her be wronged,” Mrs.
Zhao said, stroking Li Mengmeng’s head.
“Mengmeng, I’m sorry, making you wait for me all these years in vain,” Ye Shikai was very remorseful, unsure how to face Li Mengmeng, his attitude towards her over the years had always been sibling-like, never contemplating a romantic relationship.
“No, Kai… brother, I don’t regret it,” at that moment, Li Mengmeng slowly raised her head, her eyes very red, showing she had just had a good cry.
“You’ve always been like a real brother to me, taking care of me, protecting me, it was I who lacked the courage to express my feelings, just silently liking you, so I don’t blame you.”