He Yun saw Fu Yan Ting's attire and guessed that Fu Yan Ting intended to propose to Yan Xi.
His eyes dimmed. Although he liked Yan Xi, their relationship destined them to be fated but not destined.
He could only watch helplessly as another man doted on Yan Xi, cherished Yan Xi, and possessed Yan Xi.
Fu Yan Ting's eyes and heart were solely on Yan Xi at the moment, completely oblivious to He Yun's reaction.
He slowly walked in front of Yan Xi, looked at her, and said softly, "Xi Xi, I know a lot has happened recently, and we've had many misunderstandings. But my feelings for you won't change. Today, I just want to tell you, I hope you'll marry me."
The onlookers who were enjoying the spectacle were all envious of the girl being proposed to amidst such a grand occasion.
If a girl weren't cherished like a treasure, why would a proposal happen in public?
This proposal alone cost tens of millions.
There were even a few sour-faced girls around, looking at Yan Xi with jealous eyes.
Indeed, others met protagonists like Kill Me, Heal Me, while they encountered scoundrels.
"Marry him… marry him… marry him…"
The surrounding crowd, initially cheering, suddenly started chanting.
Yan Xi stood frozen, unsure of what to do.
He Yun could tell that there must have been a conflict between Yan Xi and Fu Yan Ting. Otherwise, given Yan Xi's deep affection for Fu Yan Ting, she wouldn't have hesitated for so long before accepting.
He Yun didn't want Yan Xi to feel burdened. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Xi Xi, if you don't want to be with Fu Yan Ting, you don't have to force yourself. Regardless of your relationship with Fu Yan Ting, you will always be the pearl of the He family. The He family supports all your decisions."
Although He Yun spoke subtly, Yan Xi understood his meaning.
She didn't need to have any reservations; no matter what happened, the He family would always be there for her.
Yan Xi felt a warmth in her heart.
Family. For the first time, Yan Xi felt the warmth of family, and for the first time, she understood that home was truly a sense of belonging.
Yan Xi gave He Yun a grateful smile.
He Yun then left the scene. His leadership skills were quite impressive; as he withdrew, he also dispersed the onlookers.
The scene, which had been lively moments before, was suddenly reduced to just Fu Yan Ting and Yan Xi.
Fu Yan Ting took a few more steps towards Yan Xi. When he was only one step away, he stopped, then knelt on one knee, and took out a red box from his pocket.
Inside the box was a diamond ring the size of a pigeon's egg.
Fu Yan Ting explained, "When you married me before, I was unaware, nor was it out of willingness. I could see that you also agreed to marry me due to Grandma's pressure. At that time, we had no emotional foundation, so the divorce was also expected."
But now they were in love. Although there were some minor misunderstandings between Fu Yan Ting and Yan Xi.
Fu Yan Ting firmly believed that as long as he explained things well to Yan Xi, all misunderstandings would be cleared up.
During his time at the International Special Police headquarters these past few days, Fu Yan Ting had been pondering a question: if he were to lose Yan Xi again, could he remain as composed as he was five years ago?
The answer was no.
After Fu Yan Ting finished speaking, time seemed to stand still. Yan Xi glanced at Fu Yan Ting but offered no response.
Fu Yan Ting felt a growing unease. Had Xi Xi misunderstood him?
Did she no longer want to be with him?
The thought, as it arose in Fu Yan Ting's mind, made him, usually so calm, suddenly lose his composure.
Fu Yan Ting cautiously observed Yan Xi. Seeing that she was still standing there composed, seemingly unaffected,
Fu Yan Ting suddenly couldn't understand what Yan Xi was thinking.
He carefully studied Yan Xi, hoping to find a hint of emotion in her eyes, but in the end, he was disappointed.
Just as Fu Yan Ting thought Yan Xi wouldn't answer him, Yan Xi suddenly spoke, "Fu Yan Ting, I'm sorry."
What Fu Yan Ting wanted was not Yan Xi's apology.
Hearing Yan Xi say this, Fu Yan Ting couldn't help but frown. He studied Yan Xi, not responding, his gaze fixed on her, trying to glean something from her eyes.
Yan Xi smiled, but the smile held a trace of sadness.
Yan Xi said faintly, "I never loved you. The reason I agreed to marry you five years ago was because your grandmother told me that if I married you, she would find a suitable kidney source for Yi Yi, allowing Yi Yi to recover and live a normal life in the future."
Even though Fu Yan Ting had anticipated these words from Yan Xi, hearing her say them directly to him was something he couldn't accept.
If she didn't love him, then all her previous kindness towards him was just an act?
"Yan Xi, you clearly told me yourself that you loved me. Now you're telling me you never loved me. I don't believe what you're saying."
"Believe it or not, it's up to you."
After speaking, Yan Xi turned and left without looking back.
Watching Yan Xi's resolute retreating back, Fu Yan Ting frowned.
Yan Xi said she had never loved him.
But Fu Yan Ting didn't believe that Yan Xi's words were sincere.
Disbelief was one thing, but hearing Yan Xi say it herself still pierced his heart.
Fu Yan Ting had actually started planning for this proposal a month ago. If not for the misunderstanding and cold war between him and Yan Xi, and his subsequent involvement with the International Special Police, he would have confessed his feelings to Yan Xi long ago.
He had returned from the International Special Police and, without even going home, rushed to give Yan Xi a surprise.
He had instructed his assistant to quickly arrange the setting for the proposal.
But Fu Yan Ting never expected to receive such an outcome and answer in return.
To say he wasn't disappointed would be a lie.
Fu Yan Ting called He Yun.
He Yun was surprised. Wasn't he supposed to be proposing to Yan Xi?
According to the current progress, shouldn't they be embracing each other tightly, being all lovey-dovey?
Why was Fu Yan Ting calling him?
Did he need Yan Xi's household registration book?
Although Yan Xi had been recognized by the He family, she hadn't been added to the He family's household registration. She still had her own separate registration. It had been so long since Fu Yan Ting had been with Yan Xi, surely he knew this?
He didn't understand Yan Xi at all, yet he claimed to love her.
Heh.
Men.
They really were all talk.