The sound of forks hitting plates served as a banal background for Mei Lin's whirling fears. Opposite her, Xiao Lei, her best friend, was eating lunch at a café close to Shanghai University. With wide eyes, Xiao Lei whispered, "I still can't believe it." "The family of Liang? A marriage that was arranged? You're so fierce and self-reliant, Mei Lin!" Mei Lin simply pushed her plate away with a sigh. "Exactly! Even if he is "Liang Chen" or someone similar, I do not want to marry a stranger. It's simply... too much.
A soft voice cut them off in the middle of their conversation. "Young ladies, may I join you?" Grandfather Liang Zhong stood by their table with a soft smile on his face, looking remarkably sprite for someone who had just been in the hospital for two weeks. Startled, Mei Lin leaped. "Grandpa Liang!" she cried, truly happy to see him again. Sensing the abrupt change in atmosphere, Xiao Lei hurriedly picked up her bag. "I believe I forgot something in class. "I'll see you later, Mei Lin!" she stumbled and hurried out.
With a gentle yet unwavering gaze, Liang Zhong occupied the vacant seat. "Mei Lin," he started, "I wasn't completely truthful with you. My dear, I am fully aware of who you are. Everything you did at the accident was told to me by my assistant. You're a remarkable young lady. His honesty startled Mei Lin, causing her cheeks to flush. She confessed, a little distressed "I... I wasn't knowing you were the chairman of Horizon Tech, Grandpa." "But... but I really don't want to get married."
His voice grew softer as he said, "I understand." "Grandpa, it's too early for me to get married. I have many goals to achieve, including helping my brother and parents and establishing my own career. Her sincere tone revealed her deep-seated ambitions. With a knowing gleam in his eyes, Liang Zhong listened patiently. "Mei Lin," he retorted, bending forward a little, "I'll be there for you no matter what. Yes, even if you want to start your own esports company—the one with the twelve best players—or study abroad. I'll give you the money, the contacts, everything. Just agree to this, please. His words were a potent combination of genuine promise and appeal as he maintained eye contact with her. "Take your time and let me know." He got up and walked out of the café after giving her hand a light squeeze, leaving Mei Lin to bear the burden of his offer by herself.
Mei Lin collapsed on the couch when she got back to her apartment, and Milo, who could tell she was upset, nudged her hand right away. She buried her face in his fur and whispered, "Oh, Milo, what am I going to do?" "I'm not sure..." At that moment, Lin Yichen, her brother, came in through the open door. After glancing at her distressed face, he sat down. "Mei Lin," he said in a solemn tone. "I am aware of Liang Chen. He and I worked together on a government project. He's a decent man who is surprisingly fair, intelligent, and capable. This may be a tough decision, but it's not a bad one. He is more than a "stranger." He truly has the ability to shield you and us from a great deal. Consider stability and your aspirations. As evidence of his own professional respect, he spoke quietly while describing Liang Chen as a real person. Mei Lin's fiercely independent heart was finally influenced by his words, which were more collected and logical than her parents' anxieties. She glanced at her brother and then at Milo before reluctantly nodding slowly. She would get married.