Rao Can was feeling miserable when she heard Rao Beichen's words. She froze.
She stared at Rao Beichen, her eyes wide open. Her first reaction upon hearing his words was that she was drunk and hallucinating.
Rao Beichen had already spoken, and he had no intention of stopping there. He looked at Rao Can and repeated what he had said: "Be my bride, never leave me, okay?"
This time, Rao Can was sure. She wasn't hallucinating from drinking too much; she had truly heard him.
Rao Can didn't respond to Rao Beichen immediately. She just looked at him, her eyes unblinking, wide open.
She hadn't expected to hear such words.
After revealing his feelings, Rao Beichen fell silent, waiting for Rao Can's answer.
He knew he had been too sudden, giving Rao Can no psychological preparation. But as Shang Qi and Su Ling had said, time waits for no one, and he feared that if he waited any longer, he would miss his chance.
He didn't want to miss it, so he acted abruptly.
Rao Can was silent for a moment. She looked at Rao Beichen and tentatively asked, "Gege, are you serious?"
She thought that if this wasn't a drunken illusion but her brother's true feelings, then she would agree.
If she hadn't understood her own feelings before, she understood them now because she understood her brother's words.
The reason she didn't want to see her brother marry and have children was her own possessiveness. She wanted her brother all to herself.
Rao Beichen looked at Rao Can seriously and nodded under her gaze: "Of course I'm serious. So, will you consider my words, then sleep on it, and give me your answer when you wake up?"
"No need to wait until I wake up," Rao Can shook her head. She looked at Rao Beichen, "I agree."
Rao Beichen had expected to wait at least a little longer for Rao Can's answer, but he hadn't expected it to be so quick.
Upon hearing Rao Can's reply, Rao Beichen was still somewhat disbelieving. He looked at her, "Really?"
Seeing Rao Can nod, Rao Beichen suppressed his inner joy. He explained cautiously, "This is a very important decision. Once you agree, there's no turning back. Because I will take it seriously."
After a moment's thought, Rao Beichen stroked Rao Can's face and gently coaxed, "Anyway, I've told you everything I needed to say. I don't mind waiting a little longer. You sleep first. When you wake up, sober up, and after thinking about it, if you still hold the same thoughts, then answer me."
"I'm very clear-headed," Rao Can pulled Rao Beichen's hand. She blinked at him. "Although I'm drunk, my mind is very clear. It's just that my body is weak and my reflexes are a beat slower. I'll tell you again now: I'm willing, I agree."
Having said that, Rao Can let go of Rao Beichen's hand and shifted to the side, making space.
After making space, Rao Can reached out and patted the spot where her warmth still lingered, "Lie down."
After saying this, Rao Can lay down herself. She rested her head on the pillow, looked at the ceiling, and slowly began, "I can't sleep anymore. I'm very clear-headed now. Let's lie together and chat, have a long talk all night."
Rao Beichen hadn't intended to at first, but after a moment's thought, he took off his shoes and lay on the bed.
Lying on the same bed with Rao Can, Rao Beichen propped his head with his hand.
The change in his feelings and status made him a little nervous now.
From now on, he no longer had to hide his affections. He could express them without reservation.
Thinking of this, Rao Beichen turned his head to look at Rao Can, "Are you still going to follow Su Ling and the others?"