Chapter 441: Chapter 440 Engagement (10)
Especially Mrs. Gu, the more she looked at Yuan Shi, the more she liked her.
Today, Gu Ningyi announced the engagement on his own, and she was very angry. But on second thought, she didn’t find anything to be upset about. After all, he was already engaged with Zhou Yalin, and he would eventually need to find a wife anyway.
A few days ago, she had heard some rumors swirling around in their circle, and at the time, she did feel a bit worried.
Worried that... her son might once again be led astray by the daughter of a driver, just like back then.
She was contemplating whether to investigate further when the news of the engagement broke out.
Yuan Shi had grown up under her watch and had won her favor. Compared to Zhou Yalin, Yuan Shi was more sensible, understanding of the bigger picture, and at such a young age, already a director of a hospital. The Yuan family’s background was also compatible with theirs.
The main point was, as long as Ning Yi wasn’t with that driver’s daughter, she could accept the rest.
After dinner, Mrs. Gu pulled Yuan Shi aside for a chat, smiling as she said, "I always tried to match Ning Yi with Yalin, but I never expected you and Ning Yi to end up together. It’s all fate."
Yuan Shi smiled shyly, "I also didn’t expect to be with Ning Yi."
As she spoke, her gaze unconsciously drifted towards Gu Ningyi beside her. Gu Ningyi sat there, his handsome face showing a calm expression, his eyes indifferent, exuding a coolness that was almost detached.
Tonight, he was cooperative, like a perfect actor, diligently playing a role he didn’t like. Yet, from start to finish, he remained silent.
Yuan Shi’s eyes darkened, her hand subtly clenched.
She thought... Now she could understand how Zhou Yalin once felt. This man, clearly yours, clearly by your side, clearly gentle, yet... you still couldn’t feel his heart.
No matter how close you were, he was always out of reach.
Mrs. Gu didn’t notice the undercurrents between the two. Her face lit up with joy as she held Yuan Shi’s hand, saying, "Little Shi, you’ve known Ning Yi since you were young, and our families know each other well. I think there’s no need to waste time with an engagement. Just pick a day and get married right away."
"Ah?"
"Why? Isn’t that good? You and Ning Yi aren’t young anymore. I recently met with your mom, and she’s been talking about wanting you to get married. I’m also eager to drink the daughter-in-law tea. So, fulfill our wishes as elders and get married."
"This..." Yuan Shi couldn’t help but look at Gu Ningyi again.
She wanted to marry Gu Ningyi, but... would he be willing to marry her so soon?
Mrs. Gu saw the expression on Yuan Shi’s face and knew she was willing. Now, the only obstacle was her own son. She looked up at Gu Ningyi and said, "Son, it was you who brought her home, and you announced the engagement yourself. There’s no difference between an engagement and a marriage, right? Little Shi has no problem, so shouldn’t you also express your stance?"
Gu Ningyi listened silently to Mrs. Gu’s inquiries. He had promised not to think about Dong Xin Yan anymore, yet at this moment, he couldn’t help but think of her.
What’s she doing right now?
Is she also having dinner with Cheng Ziyang and Mrs. Cheng? Are they enthusiastically discussing the marriage?
She must be very happy, right?
She had always wanted to marry Cheng Ziyang.
If it weren’t for him, she would have already been Cheng Ziyang’s wife. Now she could finally fulfill her wish.
What he promised, he had done. As for himself...