"Oh, Dad, what are you talking about? What do you mean 'take it or not'? If you can come up with two billion, then 'taking it' won't be far off. This is just the initial investment, you know his status. If your daughter becomes the Heavenly King's wife, look at your own status... right?
Besides, didn't the Murong Group say they would prioritize our resources before? Ask them for money if you need it, it benefits us. Think about it carefully."
Mu Hanqi pouted her small lips, saying whatever came to mind to get her father to agree.
Although she had no intention of marrying into a powerful family, Mu Ye would definitely think that way, and the Murong family behind Mu Ye would certainly think the same.
For the Murong family, what was most important?
It was, of course, profit!
As for Mu Ye, he only wanted his daughter to be happy and nothing more.
"Qiqi, your mother died early, and I raised you single-handedly. I witnessed your growth and I know what kind of person you are. Before you make a final decision, I want to tell you that Mr. Ye, as the Great Xia Heavenly King, has an extraordinary status. If you were to be with him, it's inevitable that some people would say you're climbing the social ladder, that you don't deserve to be the Heavenly King's wife, that you used your body to get ahead.
No one can control these remarks, not even the Murong family. Moreover, as a member of the Murong family, you'll inevitably be entangled with them, and it will be difficult for you to be caught in the middle.
Furthermore, as the Great Xia Heavenly King, he has many enemies and faces danger at all times. Are you truly prepared? Or are you prepared to die with Heavenly King Ye?"
Mu Ye had been thinking about these issues during the time Mu Hanqi was with Ye Longlin in the Southern Province. Now that the topic had come up, he poured out all his concerns.
Mu Hanqi was silent for a moment, then her eyes became firm. "Dad, I've already thought about these things! I feel like my life has been too bland. I've lived a smooth life until now and never met anyone who made me feel so passionately. Isn't a passionate love what everyone yearns for?
I like him, and I'm ready to face anything with him. Even if it means death in the next second, I'm ready!
If he goes to war, I'll load his bullets. If he dies, I'll carry his coffin, and after burying him, I'll follow him."
"Sigh—"
Mu Ye let out a long sigh, looking as if he had aged decades in an instant.
"Fine, fine. I'm in the Southern Province now. Tomorrow, I'll host a meal for Mr. Ye. We'll talk then, and I'll try to raise the money. My daughter is growing up and slipping away!"
After speaking, Mu Ye sighed again, unsure if his decision back then was right or wrong.
Hearing the end of his words, Mu Hanqi's face lit up like a flower. With a sweet "Mua," she said, "Hehe, thank you, Dad. I love you, Dad. I'll be waiting for you, Dad."
Mu Ye looked at his phone after hanging up, a bitter smile on his face. "My daughter used to be so aloof. Many people at the company said she'd be a cold CEO in the future. But who would have thought she'd turn out like this now?
Love, what exactly is it that can change a girl's personality so drastically? Men are rational, women are emotional. That's not necessarily true. What is this called... Is this what people on the internet call being head-over-heels in love?"
At the villa entrance, Ye Longlin and Yuan Gang had actually returned a while ago, but Mu Hanqi was on the phone with Mu Ye in the living room, so they hadn't gone in. After she hung up the phone, Ye Longlin opened the door and entered.
The words Mu Ye had spoken earlier had indeed given him a sense of fawning, but as the conversation progressed, he realized how much he truly meant to Mu Hanqi!
It seemed Mu Ye had agreed!
"Tomorrow, I'll think about how to refuse Mu Ye's offer to marry off his daughter," Ye Longlin said in a cold tone, his face expressionless as he went straight upstairs to his study.
But Yuan Gang clearly heard Ye Longlin's heartbeat faster than usual, and even a hint of red was visible on their boss's usually ashen face!
Is he... blushing???
Hearing the door open, Mu Hanqi was startled. She looked towards the door, about to excitedly share the good news with Ye Longlin, when she saw him quickly heading upstairs. What was with his expression?
Why was he blushing?
Could he be cold?
"Yuan Gang, what's wrong with him? Did he catch a cold? His face looks a bit red. I'll go make him a bowl of ginger soup."
Yuan Gang's mouth twitched. Looking at the future Heavenly King's wife, he quickly waved his hand and smiled meaningfully, "Don't you think Boss is trying too hard to conceal something?"
This woman in front of him could very well become their future sister-in-law!
If those guys found out, tsk tsk, who knew what would happen then? Three days and three nights of feasting?
Mu Hanqi tilted her head, three question marks appearing above her head, utterly confused.
What does it mean to try too hard to conceal something?
Meanwhile, in his room, Ye Longlin stared blankly out the window, a hint of bewilderment in his eyes.
Honestly, after hearing Mu Hanqi's words, he didn't know why, but his seemingly dead heart began to beat rapidly, and this beat was completely beyond his control.
As is well known, martial artists have complete control over every organ in their body. A simple example is that when executing an assassination mission, they usually temporarily suppress their heartbeat.
If the opponent is an expert, they can definitely pinpoint the assassin's location through the faint sound of their heartbeat. This skill is called hearing through sound to locate.
But now, his heart was beating wildly and uncontrollably. What was going on?
As if a possibility occurred to him, Ye Longlin shook his head. "It shouldn't be. I have no intention of getting married, nor do I plan to start a family."
The feeling of liking someone is like drinking a low-alcohol fruit wine; slightly tipsy and sweet, your heart is filled to the brim, leaving no room for anything else.
Liking someone is actually beyond control. Perhaps before you even realize it, you've already fallen for that person.
You might not even know it yourself, but seeking them has become a habit, and you haven't even thought about changing it.
For Ye Longlin, love was like a poison. Knowing it was poison, he would not touch it.
It was best to keep a respectful distance.
"If that's really the case, then it's really troublesome."
Ye Longlin sat at his desk, staring blankly at the computer, his eyes seemingly unable to focus. His mind was filled with Mu Hanqi's words, occupying his entire consciousness.
When his eyes finally focused, they reflected the computer screen – What does it feel like to like someone?