EBE Chapter 285 Sincere Love
Chapter 285 Sincere Love
"Ahem, did you drink baijiu that day?" Gao Haoran changed the subject.
Ning Xueyan nodded, "Yes, I drank it. When we were at the cemetery, Hou Guoguo handed me half a glass of baijiu. Was there something wrong with that?"
"Yes, it was laced with drugs, which is why you felt weak and sore all over, dizzy and lightheaded, and eventually fell into a coma."
"It's my fault. I'm such a fool. I shouldn't have trusted them. After everything that happened, I shouldn't have been so careless. I shouldn't have trusted any of them." Ning Xueyan was filled with remorse. Thank goodness, thank goodness, she had him.
"It's not your fault, Xueyan. Some people are just devils!" Gao Haoran didn't want Xueyan to blame him.
"Yes, I should understand. With Mother gone, I have no home anymore," Ning Xueyan said, her voice low.
"No, you still have... Lingling." Gao Haoran originally wanted to say that he also had his, but he was afraid of being too abrupt, so he had to move to Ning Lingling's place.
"By the way, where's Lingling? I heard my mother's voice later, Lingling must have heard it too. And why did that person suddenly kneel down? What happened?" Ning Xueyan didn't believe in the dead coming back to life, nor did she believe in ghosts.
Gao Haoran was a little embarrassed. He was playing the role of the 'future mother-in-law,' so he had no choice but to tell the truth: "Lingling stayed with you last night and went to school now. Um, Xueyan, I'm sorry, I imitated your voice. The situation was urgent, and I thought that if I suddenly showed up with a bunch of people watching in the yard, I wouldn't be able to explain it later..."
"No need to apologize. You saved me again. I'm so grateful. You've saved me from danger time and time again. I... I really can't repay you." Ning Xueyan was truly thankful that the terrible thing hadn't happened.
"Then repay me with your body!" Gao Haoran blurted out, and then both of them froze.
"Ahem, I..." Gao Haoran rubbed his hands awkwardly, not daring to look up.
Ning Xueyan looked directly at Gao Haoran and asked, "Are you serious? If you don't have a wife and are willing to marry me formally, I agree!" Having experienced her most desperate moments, even contemplating suicide, her biggest regret was not seizing the happiness that was within her grasp. Now that she had another chance, she didn't want to miss it; there's nothing wrong with a woman being brave and proactive.
"Huh?! Really, I don't have a wife, you mean it, you really agree? I never have..." Gao Haoran stammered, unable to control his tongue.
He stood up, took several deep breaths, then knelt by the bed and said sincerely, "Xueyan, I'm sorry, I didn't express myself clearly. I've always admired you and wanted to ask you to marry me, but I'm insecure. I'm already forty-nine years old and have never been married. I'm much older than you, and you're so beautiful. I was afraid you'd look down on me, so I couldn't bring myself to say it."
All my family members have passed away, and now I only have one disciple. I have some savings, and I also run a martial arts school in the county town; I'll take you there to see it sometime.
My house in the countryside is rather simple, but the scenery is beautiful. You might not be used to it, but that's okay. I bought a house in the county town. If you'd like, we can move into the new house after we get married. You can decide how to decorate and furnish it, and I'll give you all my savings account money..."
"You know martial arts? And you even have an apprentice?" Ning Xueyan's focus is really something, she's never encountered this in real life.
She didn't care about Gao Haoran's other circumstances, such as his family business; it wasn't enough for him to have a family outside of his own. No matter how much you love someone, you can't be a 'mistress'.
“Yes, the man suddenly knelt down because I hit his knee joint with a pebble. My disciple, you’ve met her before, she’s a girl, fourteen years old.” Gao Haoran was afraid Ning Xueyan would misunderstand, so he quickly added, “You’ve met that girl before, her name is Song Tingnan, she’s the adopted daughter of Song Yanchu, whom you know.”
"Ah Huo, did you call me? Ning Xueyan, you're awake." Song Yanchu happened to be carrying breakfast when she knocked on the door and came in.
"You two know each other?" Ning Xueyan was familiar with Song Yanchu, having delivered meals to his villa a few times.
"Yes, I'm Ah Huo, oh, Gao Haoran's good brother. He's the one who asked me to take care of you. Ning Xueyan, you don't know, my brother is truly devoted to you. He's been watching over you for a long time."
He's not even in the city, but he's been calling my house non-stop, always asking about you. Since he came here, he's been keeping watch over you, especially lately, he's practically been stationed here. You've probably bumped into him quite a few times!
"Haha... He just can't express himself. If you ignore him, he gets completely lost, just blindly following you without even realizing what he did wrong." Song Yanchu chimed in, speaking up for Gao Haoran. "Ning Xueyan, Ah Huo never married until he met you, and that's when he finally fell in love. But don't worry, he's not unmarried because he has any bad habits; he's just been held back. You can ask around; Gao Haoran is a revolutionary hero, everyone in our county knows him..."
"Stop talking, Achu!" Gao Haoran didn't want to hear people flattering him, even if it was true.
Song Yanchu, understanding the situation, left the ward after putting down breakfast, leaving the 'newlyweds' space to pour out their hearts to each other.