Hearing Zhou Ling'er say this, a trace of a smile appeared on Ye Xingchen's face. He shook his head, respectfully offered the envelope again, then turned his back and said calmly:
"Miss, why must you act this way? If you don't think I'm good enough for you, then let's forget it. But I came here to find you in accordance with my parents' wishes purely out of filial devotion. I fell for you the moment I first saw you. It's just a pity you don't like me. Being put off like this truly does hurt!"
Having delivered those words, Ye Xingchen made as if to leave. Zhou Ling'er froze for a moment, then hurriedly said with a blush:
"Wait, I haven't said I don't like you. This has just come too suddenly. I couldn't possibly say I liked you the very first moment I saw you."
"Since we're already betrothed, why don't we spend some time getting to know each other? What do you think?"
This was exactly what Ye Xingchen had wanted, and he nodded slightly. Looking at the innocent Zhou Ling'er before him, a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes. He stepped forward to take her basket and said with a smile:
"As long as you're willing. I thought the betrothal my parents arranged for me was nothing but a joke, but now it seems they had my best interests at heart. The truth is, I fell for you the moment I first saw you!"
"From this day on, I'll stay by your side, do everything for you, protect everything of yours, become your sky, become your earth, and be your steadfast arm to lean on."
At these words, Zhou Ling'er's lovely face turned scarlet. No man had ever courted her like this before, and for a