Chapter 148 A Marriage Proposal
Liu Ran looked at the flashing lights around her, momentarily lost for words. She had come to this jewelry mall entirely at the invitation of her cousin, Liu Qing.
Liu Qing was one of the few younger members of the Liu family with whom Liu Ran had a good relationship.
Because Liu Qing was also a university graduate and relatively reasonable, Liu Ran felt a sense of kinship and friendship with her cousin.
However, she never expected that Liu Qing would bring her here only for so many unexpected troubles to arise.
Bai Leitian slowly emerged from the darkness, dressed in an expensive white suit, a smile on his face. His eyes were fixed on Liu Ran as she walked towards him.
He spoke to Liu Ran with genuine emotion, "Liu Ran, it's been a long time. Oh, no, it seems we only met yesterday, but in my mind, it feels like years have passed. Is this what they call 'a day apart feels like three years'?"
"I still remember you in college, with your ponytail, carefree on campus. The first time I saw you then, I felt you were like a skylark, a joy to behold, making one want to protect you."
"My luck has been good. To see you again now, Liu Ran, I missed you before, letting you fly away from me. This time, no matter how many difficulties or obstacles there are, I will not retreat again."
"I will stay by your side to protect you, Liu Ran. Will you be my girlfriend? I, Bai Leitian, will dedicate myself to you one hundred percent with all my heart."
Liu Ran was like a startled rabbit. She had absolutely not expected Bai Leitian to appear so suddenly, let alone utter such nonsensical words.
Liu Ran immediately shook her head, her face pale, and said to Bai Leitian, "Young Master Bai, I think you've made a mistake. I am already married. I'm sorry, there is absolutely no possibility between us."
"Also, I have to leave. I have other things to do and no time to stay here." Liu Ran said, turning to leave.
At this moment, Liu Qing blocked Liu Ran. Liu Qing said to Liu Ran with a giggle, "Cousin, why are you still so shy? Young Master Bai has expressed himself so deeply, don't be so reserved."
"And do you know? Yesterday, Young Master Bai brought a dowry list worth three hundred million to our Liu family residence. When Young Master Bai said that the person he wanted to propose to was you, you have no idea how envious and jealous we sisters were. Cousin, you absolutely cannot miss such an opportunity!"
As Liu Qing spoke, she pushed Liu Ran back towards Bai Leitian.
Bai Leitian smiled, looking at Liu Ran.
This time, Liu Ran was even more anxious. She abruptly turned around, intending to walk out.
Liu Qing reached out and grabbed Liu Ran. Liu Ran pushed Liu Qing away with her hands and said angrily, "Liu Qing, I've already told you, I am married, and I really dislike you acting like this. Goodbye!"
Liu Ran was about to walk out when the employees of the jewelry store, along with the women invited to witness the proposal, formed a human wall, blocking Liu Ran's path.
These women, seeing Liu Ran acting coy, not immediately accepting Bai Leitian, began to whisper and sneer.
"What's with the act? She's just a married tramp, don't play hard to get here."
"Exactly. Young Master Bai has booked such a grand venue and personally come out to propose to her, yet she's still being coy and refusing. She's putting on a show."
"That's why these women are green tea bitches. They act and perform well to make Young Master Bai fall for them. Women like us are straightforward and don't have her scheming ways, so we don't get Young Master Bai's favor!"
"Yeah! Yeah! What's so great about such a cheap woman? Why has Young Master Bai spent so much money and effort on her, even publicly proposing to her."
Hearing these words, Liu Ran became even more furious. She shoved the people around her and walked out in anger.
At this moment, a sales associate from the jewelry store grabbed Liu Ran's arm and pulled her back. The sales associate looked at Liu Ran impatiently and said, "Are you done with your act? That's the esteemed Young Master Bai. The young master of the Bai family has been so proactive in proposing to you, what else are you holding out for?"
"Honestly, given your current status, Young Master Bai would only need to snap his fingers, and you should obediently undress and wait by the bedside. Now that Young Master Bai pities you and is willing to take the step of dating, and you're not even grateful, you're still playing this game of feigned resistance. It's truly despicable."
"A married woman can play coy a bit, put on a show, but don't push it too far. Otherwise, if you upset Young Master Bai and he leaves you, you'll have no one to cry to."
The sales associate spoke and directly pulled Liu Ran towards Young Master Bai. The sales associate was very strong, and Liu Ran couldn't break free.
She tried to leave several times but was dragged back by the sales associate.
At this time, Chen Yang, riding his electric bike, had already arrived at Phoenix Jewelry Mall. A "Closed for Business" sign was hanging at the entrance. Chen Yang's brows furrowed upon seeing the sign, and he then walked towards the mall entrance.
At the entrance, six security guards were chewing gum and chatting. Seeing Chen Yang arrive, the six security guards lined up, blocking Chen Yang's path.
All six had impatient expressions and waved Chen Yang away, saying, "Get lost, get lost. Can't you see the mall is closed today? Also, you, a poor guy on an electric scooter, can you stop messing around? Look clearly, this is a jewelry mall, not a place to sell cement and sand. Hurry up and get lost, get lost."
All six guards looked disdainful and tried to drive Chen Yang away. Chen Yang glanced at the six guards, "Move aside. My wife is inside! I need to go in now."
The six security guards were stunned upon hearing this. They looked Chen Yang up and down, then burst into laughter.
One of the security guards said to Chen Yang, "Ah, I get it. So you're that delivery guy who's a loser! I didn't realize! Kid, with your looks, you can actually find such a beautiful wife! Hahaha, I never thought you'd have such good luck with women!"
"But, your wife is inside the mall, what does that have to do with you? Your wife can afford the jewelry in this mall, but you can't, so get lost."
Just then, a gasp came from inside the mall, followed by many women screaming in unison, "Marry him, marry him, accept the young master, accept Young Master Bai of the Bai family!"
The women's voices came out clearly, audible to both Chen Yang and the six security guards at the mall entrance.
The security guard in front smiled meaningfully at Chen Yang. He said to Chen Yang, "Brother, did you hear that? You shouldn't go in. Your wife is enjoying herself right now! She definitely wouldn't want to be disturbed, so hurry up and get lost."
The security guards all burst into laughter.