coobybook Chapter 85 Finding My Savior (2)
Chapter 85 Finding My Savior (2)
Shen Xiaoran said with a big smile, "Then it must be him, otherwise how could such a coincidence happen?"
Qin Yaoyao couldn't help but laugh and teased, "You silly girl, you believe everything I say. Aren't you afraid that I'm just saying this to fool you because he's my nephew?"
Shen Xiaoran laughed dismissively, "Don't be afraid, you wouldn't lie to me! What's the point of you lying to me?"
Cheng Ying, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh as well. She said jokingly, "That's not necessarily true. Your aunt is the Empress! And your father is a great general. It's not impossible for her to ask for something."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoran replied with a smile, "Haha, how could that be? Although my uncle is a businessman, Yao Yao's father is the Duke of Zhenguo! Moreover, he was my uncle-in-law's study companion, growing up together like brothers. Besides, his wife and aunt are best friends, so close. If he wanted to ask for an official position, he could just go to his own family; why would he go through all this trouble with me? As for asking for money, that's even more impossible. With his status and position, he certainly doesn't lack money, does he?"
He Mingxuan got up from the table, stretched, yawned, and then concluded, "So, Qin Zefei doesn't need my cousin's help at all." After saying that, she lazily lay back down on the table.
Shen Xiaoran nodded in agreement, then smiled and said, "Yes, that's it." Looking at Shen Xiaoran's innocent and naive expression, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
After the laughter subsided, Qin Yaoyao looked at Shen Xiaoran and asked seriously, "Sister Xiaoran, so what are your plans now?"
Shen Xiaoran answered without hesitation, "Of course I'll marry him!" Her face was filled with a determined and happy smile.
Qin Yaoyao then asked, "What if he doesn't like you? Would you still persist?"
Shen Xiaoran nodded vigorously and said, "Of course, but I'll make him fall in love with me first." Her eyes were full of confidence and determination.
Qin Yaoyao said to Shen Xiaoran with a serious expression, "Sister Xiaoran, do you want to marry Zefei because you like him, or just because he saved you?"
Hearing this, He Mingxuan was very puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Is there any difference between the two?"
At this moment, Cheng Ying took over the conversation and explained, "Of course there's a difference. If you simply like him as a person, you'll be very happy after marrying him; but if you only want to marry him out of gratitude, you might not be truly happy, and it's not fair to him either." Her tone was very sincere, hoping to help Shen Xiaoran clarify her feelings.
He Mingxuan looked at Cheng Ying with a puzzled expression and asked, "Why do you feel it's unfair? And why can't you be happy?"
Cheng Ying sighed softly and explained, "Because no one wants to be loved simply out of gratitude. For example, if you were asked to marry someone you don't like, would you be willing? You know, if a marriage isn't based on mutual affection, as time goes by and each other's flaws gradually become apparent, you'll find it hard to accept. At that point, your relationship will only get worse, and the initial act of saving your life might turn into an excuse for complaining about each other, ultimately turning you into a pair of enemies."
He Mingxuan's eyes widened, and she exclaimed in astonishment, "Ah! It's so complicated!"
Cheng Ying nodded firmly and continued, "Yes, therefore, I must first clarify my true feelings before being honest with Mingfeng. This is not only being responsible to myself, but also to others. So, Xiao Ran, you also need to seriously consider what kind of feelings you have for Qin Zefei."
Shen Xiaoran smiled and said, "Thank you all. I'm sure I like him as a person, not because of repaying a debt of gratitude." She paused, her eyes softening, and continued, "To be precise, he saved me, which was the opportunity for me to get to know him. And because of this opportunity, I found the person I want to spend my life with."
Her tone was firm and full of emotion, as if she had already made up her mind. Then, she looked at everyone, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and continued, "Sister Ying is right, it has to be mutual, so I need my sisters' help to win over Qin Zefei." She bit her lip slightly, a shy blush appearing on her face, but her gaze was unusually firm.