Chapter 2497: Chapter 2497: A Story of Finding One’s Way Back (8)
Ye Mingmei swallowed her saliva before raising her head, "And then? How did you realize your true feelings? Did you separate?"
"Yes, we separated. I realized that without her, even if I owned the entire world, it wouldn’t be worth boasting about. She is the one I want to cherish most in life. I wanted to give up everything with the Bai Family and take her away, but in the end, it was too late."
"How could it be too late? As long as two people want to be together, it’s never too late!" Ye Mingmei emotionally shouted in a low voice, and only when people around started looking at her, did she awkwardly lower her head.
What was going on with her, listening to a story, yet it felt as though she was drawn into it.
This story had too many parts similar to her destiny, and with the person in front of her being Bai Zheng, it always gave her the illusion that Yu Xiuzhun was sitting in front of her.
"If it were you, would you also think it’s not too late?" Bai Zheng looked surprisingly at the emotionally unstable Ye Mingmei, a trace of indistinct haze appearing in his eyes.
Ye Mingmei cleared her throat, feeling uncomfortable under his gaze, lifted the milk next to her intending to drink, only to realize it was already finished.
She appeared somewhat at a loss, replied awkwardly, "And then? What is the ending of the story? Since you already realized you’re in love with her, how did you end up separating? And before, when you went to the Ye Family, told my dad you wanted to pursue me..."
Ye Mingmei bit her lip in distress, puzzled in a way she couldn’t express, a sense of strangeness lingering within her.
Bai Zheng had arrived at the Ye Family saying he wanted to give it a try with her, then suddenly came to tell her he had a deeply beloved woman, and wanted to prepare a grand proposal ceremony...
No matter how she thought about it, she couldn’t understand what he was thinking.
Was it truly a deep, short-lived affection or feigned sincerity?
"I fell ill, very gravely sick, and was comatose for many years." Bai Zheng spoke softly, beginning with his lips.
Facing Ye Mingmei’s stunned gaze, he merely curled his lips faintly, "I once thought I would never have the chance to see her again, to hear her speak again..."
"Does she know?"
A sudden stab hit Ye Mingmei’s heart as she abruptly asked, the phrase "comatose for many years" inexplicably touching a sensitive spot within her.
If Yu Xiuzhun was still alive, could it also be that he’s somewhere in a coma, having forgotten the way home?
"She doesn’t know. It was I who personally pushed her away. She should hate me very much."
Bai Zheng’s tone turned despondent, gazing deeply at Ye Mingmei, "I’ve thought about not disturbing her life, but I couldn’t. Especially when I knew she was always waiting for me."
"..."
Ye Mingmei’s throat felt dry, unsure of how to comfort him. As she looked at the man in front of her, the grip on her cup tightened more, an indescribable feeling arose; she found herself somewhat envious of the woman in the story.
She was lucky; she waited for her man, unlike her...
"How would you like me to help you?" Ye Mingmei took a deep breath and spoke calmly.
Initially, she didn’t understand Bai Zheng’s intentions. After hearing his story, she vaguely grasped some understanding.
She had waited for Yu Xiuzhun all these years, anticipating nothing more than his return. Yearning for the moment of reunion, hoping he would stand before her intact and say the words: "Marry me!"
"Miss Ye, could you tell me your favorite proposal style?" Bai Zheng looked at her sincerely, a certain anticipation flickering in his eyes, quickly explaining to avoid any misunderstanding by Ye Mingmei.
"I have only just recovered from my illness, and there are few people I trust. In this matter, Miss Ye is the only person I can consult with."
