CHAPTER 784: CHAPTER 784: A LIFETIME IS TOO SHORT

Hearing that Ye Xuan was willing to buy the ring, the saleswoman beside him was overjoyed.

At the same time, she couldn’t help feeling envious. Marrying a rich man was great—just a little pout, and you could get a diamond ring worth over two million!

Such happiness was something most women probably dreamt of. How wonderful it would be if someone would do the same for her—she would marry him in an instant! Why else would she be working herself to death here, earning just a few thousand yuan a month?

Ye Xuan didn’t dilly-dally. Two million nine hundred and eighty thousand might be an astronomical sum to others, but to him, it was a mere trifle.

He immediately took out his bank card, paid at the counter, and bought the priceless Southern California Kroa Blue Diamond Ring!

"Big man, I want you to put it on me personally—to prove your love for me is as everlasting and brilliant as this diamond."

Liu Ying smiled charmingly, handing over the crystal box holding the ring to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan didn’t refuse. After taking the crystal box, he removed the diamond ring from inside and slipped it onto Liu Ying’s white, jade-like finger.

Looking at the dazzling blue diamond ring on her hand, as if from a dream, Liu Ying’s pretty face beamed with charm, and she said with a grin:

"Hee hee! Wearing a Southern California diamond ring worth over two million feels really good! Especially since it’s from you, big man, it makes me feel even happier, as if I’m enveloped by a warm ocean, my heart overflowing with joy... Ah, I really want to show off this ring in front of CEO Lin, she would surely be green with envy! Big man, don’t you think so?"

Darn it all!

Hearing this, Ye Xuan’s face was covered in dark lines, and he really wanted to rush over and smack this girl right on her behind.

Such thoughts were too dangerous and had to be stopped. Hmph! He would have to deal with her properly when they were alone later, kick out these dangerous ideas, and prevent her from making any rash moves!

"Hee hee, look how nervous you are! I was just joking, you know. CEO Lin is too busy managing thousands of tasks to care about what ring I wear."

Noticing Ye Xuan’s troubled expression, Liu Ying withdrew her hand with the ring and pouted her red lips while speaking softly.

"Hmph, better just keep it that way, otherwise... I’ll spank your little behind till it’s sore!"

Ye Xuan leaned close to her ear and whispered in a low voice.

Dare to threaten me, and you’ll accept the most cruel and harsh punishment!

"I got it."

Liu Ying pouted, then leaned her soft body into Ye Xuan’s embrace, speaking softly, "Big man, we can’t make our relationship public, so I can’t be with you during the Qixi Festival. Although I can’t be your leading lady that day, I’m still very content! Because you’ve already given me the best Qixi gift, I’ll keep this ring on my finger forever. Or maybe, if one day you don’t want me anymore, that’s when I’ll take it off."

Listening to Liu Ying’s affectionate words, Ye Xuan’s heart fluttered, and he caressed her soft hair, blurting out, "Then you better prepare to wear it for a lifetime!"

"A lifetime is too short, I’m afraid it won’t be enough," Liu Ying raised her small head, looking up at Ye Xuan.

"If a lifetime is not enough, then two lifetimes, three lifetimes... even ten lifetimes! Unless I say so, you are not allowed to take it off!"

Listening to this man’s domineering words by her ear, Liu Ying was momentarily stunned.

After a long while, she smiled and said, "Okay! Then I’ll wear it for ten lifetimes! We’ve made a deal, no going back."

"Whoever goes back on their word is a puppy!"

...

After buying Liu Ying the diamond ring, the two strolled around the mall a little more before leaving.

As they walked out of the mall and headed toward the parking lot, standing in front of the car, Liu Ying turned and straightened Ye Xuan’s collar, speaking in a soft voice, "Big man, I won’t be with you for the Qixi Festival, so spend it with your little lover. I’ll be going back to my family for a few days. Take care of yourself while I’m gone!"

"Huh? You’re going back to the Liu Family in Jianghai?" Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion.

"There’s a family matter, I have to go back for a bit," Liu Ying nodded without offering much explanation.

"Can’t you go back later? I’m afraid I won’t be able to let you go," Ye Xuan said.

"Give me a break, you going to miss me? Some heartless guy, not even spending Chinese Valentine’s Day with me, why should I even stay?"

Liu Ying said irritably, her gaze toward Ye Xuan filled with a wistful sorrow.

"Cough cough... Didn’t I already make a promise to someone else? I really couldn’t find the time, right? I can’t just break my promise!"

Ye Xuan coughed awkwardly and said helplessly,

"Um... I’ll spend time with you when I’m free!"

"Pfft! That kind of talk is only good enough to fool your little lover. By the time you’re free, I’ll probably have already come back. Then you can keep me company," Liu Ying rolled her eyes at Ye Xuan, then after a moment’s reflection said, "I’ll head back to the family for these days, so I don’t end up as the only single person around for you all to torment! But..."

As she spoke, a sly smile formed on her lips, and she said flirtatiously, "On Chinese Valentine’s Day, you have to send me a text! Although we haven’t taken that final step, we’re still sort of in a relationship! If you dare neglect me, watch out when I get back, I might just report to CEO Lin that you were going to buy me a big diamond ring."

Uh.

Ye Xuan felt a headache coming on. If it wasn’t for this woman’s reminder, he would have really neglected her when the time came, but then how could his harem ever have a peaceful day? They’d undoubtedly turn everything upside down!

"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely send you a message to wish you a happy Chinese Valentine’s Day! I absolutely won’t neglect you."

Envisioning that potential scene, Ye Xuan immediately broke into a sweat and had to quickly make a promise.

Having too many women wasn’t a good thing; he couldn’t manage them all by himself! It seemed necessary to choose a main consort. He wondered if his wife would want to take this position, truly a troublesome issue!

...

Meanwhile.

It was now quitting time at the entrance of Eastern Group.

Zheng Xiaobo stood at the gate, his eyes sweeping over the crowd of people leaving work, filled with expectation, as if looking for someone!

Just then, his eyes brightened, and he fixed his gaze on a corner of the lobby.

He saw a pretty young lady in a floral dress and glasses approaching. If it wasn’t his crush, Han Xiaoying, then who?

"Xiaoying, I’m over here!"

Zheng Xiaobo squeezed through the crowd and hurried over.

"Eh? Xiaobo, what are you doing? Blocking me right after work!"

Han Xiaoying stopped in her tracks, puffed out her cheeks, and asked Zheng Xiaobo with curiosity.

"Xiaoying, I’ve heard there are a few good movies out recently. I’d like to invite you to see one, do you have time?"

Zheng Xiaobo scratched his head, his face showing a shy expression.

"What? Xiaobo, not to criticize, but you’re using such an old-fashioned way to chase a girl! Can’t you be a bit more original? You need to bring some novelty to it!"

Han Xiaoying pretended to be serious, teasing him.

"Ah? I’m sorry, Xiaoying, I didn’t know what kind of approach you like! If you don’t like this, I’ll change it next time,"

Zheng Xiaobo said a bit embarrassedly, with an apologetic tone.