391 The Secret About the Past 9 (1/2)
Noticing that Gu Beicheng was staring at her without uttering a word, Lin Mingxi smiled awkwardly and said, ”Why am I saying such nonsense when we haven't even started drinking yet? Silly me.”
”Why did you marry Ye Xiaotian back then?”
Lin Mingxi was at a loss for how to explain. ”When I was younger, I used to think that it'd be great to be the Young Madam of the Ye family. There were lots of things I wanted a few years ago. But as I grew older, I began to realize how important it is to find a man with whom I can hit it off and how difficult it is to find someone I truly fancy.”
She could not find a man with whom she clicked, whereas he never had the chance to be with the person he adored.
Gu Beicheng had long buried his feelings for An Xiaoning deep within the labyrinth of his heart. If he didn't hope to start afresh with someone new, he wouldn't have agreed to meet Lin Mingxi at all.
”I understand,” said Gu Beicheng.
During dinner, Lin Mingxi did most of the talking while Gu Beicheng remained quiet and listened to her speak throughout.
Lin Mingxi had a few drinks, though she was mindful not to get too drunk like the previous time and watched her liquor intake.
Thus, she was rather sober after the meal, although her heart began to race.
She walked out of the restaurant side by side with Gu Beicheng. Just as they were approaching his car, Lin Mingxi grabbed his hand all of a sudden.
Gu Beicheng stopped in his tracks and took a glance at her but did not shrug her hand away.
She let go as soon as they reached his car.
She hopped into the passenger seat and Gu Beicheng began driving her home.
Along the journey, Lin Mingxi said softly, ”Gu Beicheng, let's get married. I'm not drunk.”
”Are you sure you won't regret marrying me?”
”What regrets would I have if you don't have any?”
Gu Beicheng focused his attention on driving and did not answer her.
His mindset had matured greatly, perhaps because he was already past 30 years old.
He no longer felt the urge to get into a relationship on impulse.
As soon as they pulled over in front of the entrance of the Lin family mansion, Lin Mingxi said, ”I have a gathering with the exercise boot camp members tomorrow night. Could you go together with me?”
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”It doesn't matter, I'd like you to go with me. Will you?” asked Lin Mingxi, who refused to get down from the car.
Gu Beicheng knew that An Xiaoning and Jin Qingyan would be present at the gathering. Thus, he agreed right away, ”Sure.”
Happiness was written all over Lin Mingxi's face as she gave him a kiss without hesitation before getting down from the car delightedly.
Gu Beicheng was rather taken aback by her sudden kiss.
He was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions and thoughts while on his way home.
He constantly wondered if it was really time for him to get married.
Throughout these years, he had always been single and lonely.
He wanted to have a family.
After getting to know Lin Mingxi for a while, he began to find that she was a woman who was young at heart, nothing like what he had heard about her.
”Son, why aren't you getting out of the car?” Mrs. Gu asked, knocking on his window.
He unbuckled the safety belt and alighted. ”Mother.”
”Did you meet Ms. Lin?”
”Yes?”
Mrs. Gu saw a glimmer of hope and asked smilingly, ”What do you think of her?”
”Mother, would you be happy if I marry her?”
Mrs. Gu nodded and said, ”Of course I'll be happy, but you have to be willing to marry her yourself. Mother doesn't wish to force you. What I want to see is you marrying her and building a family with her out of your own accord.”
Gu Beicheng nodded. ”Yes, I understand. Hand me the household register.”
”Are you really going to marry her?” Mrs. Gu asked in astonishment.
”I think she's a nice girl. She should be a good choice for your daughter-in-law.”