Ziyi was in a daze again.
However, her struggle unconsciously stopped.
Pei Yuanchen gazed into her eyes, his voice lazy yet smiling, "Do you want to get engaged to me?"
Ziyi's eyes widened, looking at him in disbelief.
"You... what are you saying?" she stammered.
"Jin Baiyan is missing, but today is your engagement ceremony," he explained seriously, "The guests will arrive soon, and it's not possible to cancel last minute, right? So, you need a fiancé. Your family hopes I can do you this favor."
Ziyi bit her lip tightly, staring straight at him, her dark pupils washed brighter by tears, like black glass.
The man's Adam's apple bobbed, his gaze darkening.
"He Ziyi, what do you think?" he asked hoarsely.
"Let me go first," Ziyi said softly.
The man lowered his head and kissed her cheek, causing her to shiver slightly.
He chuckled softly, releasing her hands, yet his warm palm slid to rest on her waist.
