Looking Handsome Is Really Awesome!

Bai Yan's hand, holding the wine cup, paused. His gaze swept over and he saw Ye Youcai smiling at him, his eyes holding a meaning that was hard to decipher.

Beside him, Ye Lingdang lowered her head, her fair neck flushing a shade of crimson.

Seeing this, Bai Yan understood immediately. Ye Youcai was interested in him and wanted to take him as a son-in-law.

Bai Yan put down his wine cup and said frankly:

"My mother passed away early, and my father also passed away not long ago. I am now alone and unmarried."

A hint of regret appeared on Ye Youcai's face as he comforted him, "Please accept my condolences, Lord Bai."

As soon as he finished speaking, his tone abruptly shifted, a flicker of eagerness in his eyes:

"Then, Lord Bai... do you have someone you care about?"

If it were any other Imperial Guard, Ye Youcai wouldn't have dared to ask such a question, even with ten times his courage. After all, most Imperial Guards were fierce and wouldn't tolerate someone prying into their private affairs. But Bai Yan was different. Although he was powerful, he had no arrogance and treated people with peace and propriety. Moreover, Ye Youcai, for his daughter's lifelong happiness, couldn't afford to be so cautious.

Seeing this, Bai Yan smiled and shook his head:

"I do not have anyone in mind. What is it, Family Head Ye? Are you trying to play matchmaker for me?"

"I heard that Family Head Ye is a wealthy merchant in Yongtang City, whose main businesses are restaurants and jewelry. He makes a fortune daily. I wonder when you started working as a matchmaker?"

Ye Youcai stroked his beard and laughed heartily, his voice booming:

"That is precisely my intention. Since Lord Bai has no one in his heart, how about my daughter, Lingdang?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingdang became incredibly shy. She clutched her handkerchief with both hands, not daring to look up at anyone.

Bai Yan glanced at Ye Lingdang and said sincerely:

"Miss Ye is naturally beautiful and gentle in temperament. She is a rare beauty in Yongtang City."

Ye Youcai was overjoyed. The wrinkles on his face seemed to spread into a smile as he quickly pressed:

"If that is the case, may I ask if Lord Bai is willing to take my daughter as his wife?"

"As long as Lord Bai agrees, I will certainly present a generous dowry, ensuring Lord Bai has a glorious wedding!"

Ye Youcai had no sons, only Ye Lingdang, his only daughter.

He had worked tirelessly over the years, making the Ye family's businesses flourish. But looking at his vast fortune, he always felt a pang of unease. If his daughter were to marry out in the future, who would inherit this family business?

In his early years, he had indeed considered taking in a live-in son-in-law. But after much thought, he always felt it was not right.

Taking in a live-in son-in-law was easy, but he feared taking in someone like a wolf or a tiger.

Ye Lingdang was already twenty years old this year. In ordinary families, she would have long been married and had children.

Because he had never found a son-in-law candidate that satisfied him, he had put it off until now.

It wasn't until Bai Yan appeared that Ye Youcai's eyes lit up.

Bai Yan was an Imperial Guard, and the youngest Company Commander in the Northern Commandery Investigation Bureau. He was young, powerful, and had an immeasurable future.

Secondly, Bai Yan himself was not short of money. After all, there was no news of any Imperial Guard Company Commander lacking money. If Bai Yan were to be promoted to Battalion Commander in the future, he would have even more ways to earn money.

Under such circumstances, Bai Yan would not be plotting to seize his Ye family's assets.

Finally, and most importantly, although Bai Yan was an Imperial Guard, he lacked any ferocity or arrogance. He was gentle and polite to others. When he looked at Lingdang, his eyes were clear, without any hint of flirtatiousness.

Ye Youcai, having met countless people, could see that Bai Yan was a young man with a steady mind and upright conduct. If his daughter married him, she would definitely not be wronged.

As for the inheritance of the family business, Ye Youcai had already thought it through. Of course, he wouldn't make Bai Yan a live-in son-in-law. When they had children in the future, they would be his grandchildren, his beloved grandchildren. It was the same for a grandson-in-law to inherit the family business.

Ye Youcai looked intently at Bai Yan, full of anticipation for his reply.

Bai Yan picked up his wine cup, raised his eyebrows, and smiled:

"Family Head Ye sees things very clearly. However, will Miss Ye agree?"

"We have only known each other for two days. Isn't it a bit too hasty to decide on a marriage?"

"Furthermore, aren't you afraid that I, Bai Yan, might abandon her after the marriage?"

Ye Youcai waved his hand:

"Let's not even mention the matter of parental consent and a matchmaker."

"Just the fact that Lord Bai saved my daughter's life is enough for her to repay."

"Besides, my daughter Lingdang admires Lord Bai greatly. I also believe in Lord Bai's character. If not, why would I be so presumptuous to speak like this?"

Ye Lingdang sat to the side. Hearing her father's blunt words, her pretty face had already turned completely red, her earlobes as red as ripe cherries.

She tightly gripped the hem of her skirt with both hands, burying her head even lower, but she did not refute, clearly tacitly agreeing with Ye Youcai's words.

Bai Yan sighed inwardly, thinking how hasty marriage arrangements were in this ancient world.

They had only known each other for two days, and Ye Lingdang was already willing to marry him.

And Ye Youcai, as her father, not only did not refuse but personally came to propose.

Not only did he not ask for a single cent of bride price, but he also offered a large dowry.

In his previous life, he wouldn't have dared to dream of something this outrageous.

Damn this feudal society...

It's truly wonderful!

Bai Yan's expression turned serious, and he immediately cupped his hands in a formal greeting.

"Since Patriarch Ye and Miss Lingdang are willing, I naturally won't refuse."

"Your future son-in-law, Bai Yan, pays his respects to you, Father-in-law!"

"Good, good, good, my worthy son-in-law, please rise quickly."

Ye Youcai laughed heartily and quickly stepped forward to help Bai Yan up.

Seeing that Bai Yan had agreed to the marriage, Ye Lingdang finally dared to slowly lift her head.

As she looked at Bai Yan, he happened to be looking at her as well.

Their eyes met, and Ye Lingdang felt incredibly shy, but she didn't look away. Deep within her gaze was admiration and love.

They say that in ancient times, when a woman was saved by someone.

If the savior was a handsome young man, she would say, "This humble maiden has no way to repay your kindness and is willing to pledge herself to you."

If the savior was an ugly person, she would say, "This humble maiden has no way to repay your kindness and is willing to become an ox or a horse in the next life to repay this great debt."

Looking at it now, that saying isn't false.

Being handsome really does come with privileges, just like you in front of the screen.

With the marriage settled, Ye Youcai's attitude towards Bai Yan became even more intimate. During their drinks, the formality lessened, and there was more ease between father-in-law and son-in-law.

Ye Lingdang, with a blush on her face, refilled their cups from the side, making the atmosphere even more harmonious.

However, just then, a lewd and frivolous voice suddenly sounded from outside the door.

"Uncle Ye, your nephew Zhen Xiaoren has come to pay his respects!"

"I heard Miss Lingdang is also here, so your nephew has brought a small token of appreciation."

As the voice fell, a sound of pushing and arguing came from outside the door.

The Night Manor guards stationed outside clearly intended to stop the intruder, but they failed. With a bang, the door was forcefully pushed open.

A young man, dressed in gaudy colors and wearing a green silk hat adorned with a large red flower, swaggered in.

Behind him followed four burly guards, carrying many gift boxes in their hands, each tied with a bright red ribbon flower.