Chapter 527: Chapter 526: Didn’t Tell Me
"Why didn’t you tell me last night?"
"I was afraid of disturbing your sleep!"
"Silly girl, have I not said, there’s no need to be so formal between us, we’re like friends, right?"
"But, we’re not just friends anymore!" Lin Xiaoxue said, feeling wronged.
"You fool, why are you so stubborn!" Liu Zheng shook his head and said.
"Liu Zheng, are you angry with me?" Lin Xiaoxue looked up at Liu Zheng and asked.
"Of course I’m angry!" Liu Zheng exclaimed with wide eyes.
"Liu Zheng, don’t be mad, hit me if you must!"
As she spoke, Lin Xiaoxue extended her right hand to her own left cheek.
"How could I bear to hit you!" Liu Zheng chuckled.
"Then you’re not angry anymore?" Lin Xiaoxue asked.
"I’m not angry!"
"Liu Zheng, let’s get married?"
"Married?" Liu Zheng paused, asking.
"I want to marry you, to be your wife!" Lin Xiaoxue looked at Liu Zheng as she spoke.
"Are you sure?" Liu Zheng asked.
"I’m sure!" Lin Xiaoxue said.
"This..."
Liu Zheng gazed into Lin Xiaoxue’s eyes, silent.
"Liu Zheng, I know I’m not worthy of you, but I don’t expect you to fall in love with me, I just hope, you can cherish me like an ordinary girl!" Lin Xiaoxue said.
"Xiaoxue, I’ve said these things to you before, but you never considered my feelings!"
"Now I’m telling you, can you accept it?"
"I can agree, but I have two conditions," Liu Zheng said seriously.
"Tell me, I’m listening!"
"First, you must follow my arrangements, and second, if you encounter any trouble in the future, don’t hide alone in the shadows, you must come to me, understand?"
"Mm-hmm, I understand!"
"All right, since you’ve agreed, let’s discuss the second requirement!"
"Go on!"
"The second requirement is, you can’t leave me before I’ve achieved it!"
"Why? You’re restricting my freedom!" Lin Xiaoxue retorted.
"Haha, you’ve misunderstood, that’s not what I mean!" Liu Zheng shook his head, "The second requirement is that your career needs to stabilize. I need a capable assistant, and that will be your responsibility for a while, you can’t let me down, alright!"
"Can I do it?" Lin Xiaoxue was somewhat hesitant, "But I don’t understand business at all!"
"I’ve considered that, you can learn!"
"Okay then, but I can’t guarantee I’ll be successful!"
"Don’t worry, I trust you!"
Liu Zheng and Lin Xiaoxue talked for a long time in the office until Lin Xiaoxue’s mother arrived, which was when their conversation halted.
"Oh my, when did my little Xiaoxue grow up to be a shy young lady?"
"Mom, stop teasing me!" Lin Xiaoxue said coquettishly.
"Hehe, this isn’t teasing, it’s the truth!" she said, and Lin Xiaoxue’s mother took Lin Xiaoxue’s hand and left the office.
Seeing her mother so happy made Lin Xiaoxue very joyful too.
"Mom, how about I take you out for a big meal today?" Lin Xiaoxue offered as she linked arms with her mother.
"No need, no need, I’ve already eaten!" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother quickly said.
"Is that so, then where are you going?"
"I’m off to the hospital, you know, I’ve been undergoing treatment abroad for a few years, I’m quite familiar with Chinese medicine!"
"Then I’ll take you to the hospital!" Liu Zheng offered.
"That... might not be appropriate, after all, you have a lot of work to do!" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother hesitated as she looked at Liu Zheng.
"It’s fine, Auntie, my car is right outside, it’s convenient, and really, it’s no trouble at all!"
"Well, okay then!"
Thus, Lin Xiaoxue’s mother and Liu Zheng left together in Lin Xiaoxue’s BMW Mini, heading for the hospital.
...
After arriving at the hospital, Liu Zheng accompanied Lin Xiaoxue’s mother to register.
Once they had registered, Liu Zheng left with Lin Xiaoxue and they headed to the hospital’s cafeteria.
"Mom, let me treat you to lunch!"
"No need, Mom can just eat here!" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother shook her head and said.
"Mom, why don’t you join us for lunch?" Lin Xiaoxue suggested.
"No need, I still have to see an old friend of mine for a consultation!" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother replied.
"In that case, let’s go to the cafeteria first!" Liu Zheng said.
"No, I’ll just buy a boxed lunch nearby!" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother declined.
"Alright then!"
Afterward, Liu Zheng accompanied Lin Xiaoxue’s mother as they entered the restaurant together.
Throughout the meal, Liu Zheng didn’t say a word, just staring intently at Lin Xiaoxue’s mother.
"What are you staring at?" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother felt a bit unnerved by Liu Zheng’s gaze.
"Nothing much, I just think you’re very beautiful!" Liu Zheng said with a smile.
"You child!"
"Hehe!" Liu Zheng laughed.
"Young man, you’re really good to our Xiaoxue!" Lin Xiaoxue’s mother said with a sigh.
"Auntie, you flatter me!"
"Young man, I know that your background is not simple and that you’re not short on money. All I hope for, is that in the future, Xiaoxue can live a simple and happy life with you. That’s enough for me!"
"Yes, I promised Uncle that I will treat Xiaoxue well in the future!"
"Hehe, I don’t quite understand the thoughts of you young people, but I hope you’ll treat her well!"
"Rest assured, I certainly won’t disappoint you!" Liu Zheng nodded.
...
"Xiaoxue, are you free tonight? I’d like to take you out for dinner!" Liu Zheng called Lin Xiaoxue and said.
"Sure!"
"Then I’ll see you tonight!"
"Okay!"
...
"Who were you on the phone with?"
"Nothing much, just a classmate!"
"Really?"
Though Lin Xiaoxue’s mother harbored some doubts, she didn’t press the matter further.
"Liu Zheng, why did you call my mom just now?" Lin Xiaoxue asked curiously.
"I just told her that you had agreed to my marriage proposal!" Liu Zheng said with a smile.
"Liu Zheng, thank you!" Lin Xiaoxue said.
"Thank me for what? I just didn’t want to owe you a favor, that’s all!"
"But..."
"No buts, I know you’re under a lot of pressure right now. I don’t want you to let this affect your work, so I have to help you!"
"So how do you plan to help me?" Lin Xiaoxue asked.
"I’m planning to have your mother stay at my house for a few days. After we get married, I’ll take care of her myself!" Liu Zheng said.
"Really? That’s great!" Lin Xiaoxue exclaimed excitedly.
"However, this means you’ll have to live under the same roof as Chen Qian!" Liu Zheng said.
"It’s okay, I can tolerate it, just to help you through the tough times!"
Liu Zheng nodded.
In the afternoon, Liu Zheng drove Lin Xiaoxue’s mother away, a slight smile on his face as he muttered to himself, "What Liu Zheng wants, he must get!"
"Liu Zheng!" Suddenly, a voice called out.
Liu Zheng looked up to see it was Chen Qian.
Upon seeing her, Liu Zheng’s expression immediately darkened. He snorted coldly and turned his head away.
