It was meant to be a surprise for him, but it might end up being more of a scare.
Perhaps it’s better to come clean now.
"The thing is, I had nothing to do and was planning to start a dance training class. I’ve been discussing this with my sister recently; we’re going to register the company tomorrow. I’m the legal representative, so I can’t miss it. Therefore, let’s register our marriage the day after tomorrow."
Good, she told the truth, and Gu Yixuan’s expression softened a lot.
"A dance training class? How long have you been preparing, and why didn’t you tell me?" The source of thɪs content is novel{f}ire.net
Mo Ran lowered her eyes, fiddling with the hem of his shirt.
"It hasn’t been very long. I didn’t tell you because I was worried you wouldn’t let me do it. I didn’t want your help either; I wanted to strike out on my own and build something for myself."
Gu Yixuan slightly furrowed his eyebrows, "You didn’t tell me because you were worried I would intervene?"
"Yeah, if you got involved, it would definitely be successful, but then I wouldn’t learn anything. If I always rely on you, I’ll surely become useless, incapable of anything."
He lifted her chin and met her eyes, "Is it so bad to depend on me? I can be your support, for life."
Any girl would surely be moved by such words.
She was moved as well.
But the thought of being entirely reliant on him during difficulties, having no say, and simply having to accept whatever he said made her feel somewhat humiliated.
She had to have her own career, be financially independent, and hold a certain position in society. That way, when she spoke, she’d stand much straighter.
Mo Ran shook her head, "I know you’d let me depend on you forever, but I still want my own career, financial independence. Gu Yixuan, I don’t want our relationship to be affected by money."
Being with him for so long, she never used his money. She always felt like using his money made her inferior.
Her savings were almost gone, and without work, she’d soon be penniless.
"I really can’t understand your thinking. You can use my money freely; I don’t care how much you use. What’s there to care about? Besides, we’re one, why do you need to make such a clear distinction, what’s all this independence or not – are you trying to draw a line between us?"
Gu Yixuan was angry, Mo Ran could feel it.
"I’m not trying to draw a line between us. I’ve always used the money I earned myself, and suddenly not doing anything and using your money, I just can’t accept that."