Chapter 203

Chapter 203

"No! No matter how cute you are, it's still not right!"

Yu Cheng tried to calm down and think of a way to refuse her gently but firmly, so as not to hurt the young girl while making his stance clear and cutting off her thoughts.

Before Yu Cheng could come up with anything, the girl had already hugged him, and the sensation on his lips made him feel like he had been electrocuted.

He stood there, stunned.

Lin Qiuyu had mustered all her courage to make her move; this was her only chance to pursue happiness.

She knew she wouldn't have another opportunity to be alone with Yu Cheng. The next time he thought of her, she might already have a two-year-old child.

Today, everything seemed to happen by chance, as if it were a well-designed plan.

If fate wanted to give her a surprise, she was willing to put in more effort for that surprise.

Lin Qiuyu buried herself in Yu Cheng's arms and placed his hand on her waist.

She continued stubbornly, "Brother Yu, this is my only chance. I really like you. I know you haven't had a girlfriend for years. I also know you want someone who suits you perfectly. I know all your preferences. For the past two years, I've been asking around in our little group about you every day.

Every time we go out together, I only look at you.

When my stepmother introduced me to someone, my heart sank.

I thought I wouldn't be able to see you much longer, but I never expected us to be alone together today.

Brother Yu, this is all the courage I have.

Will you marry me?"

Lin Qiuyu looked up at Yu Cheng, who was still in shock.

This was the first time someone had confessed to him so directly, and it left him dizzy.

Was he really that good? Had he made this young girl pine for him for so long?

The thing was, Lin Qiuyu was indeed very cute.

How could she be so bold?

Were people around them watching?

Yu Cheng's face turned red, realizing his hand was still on her waist.

As if jolted by electricity, he quickly pulled it back, stuttering, "Um, Xiao, Xiao Yu, I..."

"Brother Yu, just give me a straight answer. I'm ready to accept whatever comes. Don't worry, I won't hold you back. We can walk and talk," Lin Qiuyu said, starting to cry.

Yu Cheng felt immense pressure!

After deliberating for a while, he continued walking with her, his mind in a mess from her crying.

Finally, he decided to stop thinking: "Stop crying. Your tears are making me anxious."

Yu Cheng, feeling pained, mimicked Lin Qiuyu by pulling up his sleeve.

Under the girl's gaze, he sighed resignedly, "You're quite brave, little girl. If you use this courage to stand up to your stepmother, it would be effective."

"That's impossible. No one in my family likes me. It doesn't matter how I resist," Lin Qiuyu wasn't stupid. She understood clearly that the situation at home wasn't caused by one person; the entire family no longer had room for her.

Her stepmother and father had a great relationship, one where she was seen as a thorn.

She was a stranger in that house, and a stranger couldn't fight for fairness in someone else's home.

It was impossible.

Hearing the girl's words, Yu Cheng felt a pang of sympathy for her.

He hadn't thought much about what kind of girlfriend he wanted, but logically, it shouldn't be someone like Lin Qiuyu.

If he truly liked her, he would have been with her earlier.

His impression of her was simply that she was pitiful yet cute, someone he wanted to help.

Now, being confronted so directly, he found himself uncertain. He wasn't repelled by her confession; in fact, he felt sympathetic towards her.

He wanted to say yes.

Yu Cheng was shocked by his own thoughts, but he wasn't one to beat around the bush.

The girl was waiting for his response.

Looking at the nervous Lin Qiuyu, he placed his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer. "Alright, there's no reason why not. If they don't like you, it's fine. Brother Yu will marry you. Tell your family and ask how much dowry they want.

Let them decide today, and Brother Yu will send my father to your house tomorrow to discuss it.

Once Brother Yu marries you, your stepmother won't dare to bully you anymore."

Yu Cheng made his decision swiftly.

Lin Qiuyu couldn't believe he had agreed; it felt like a dream.

Yu Cheng wiped away her tears. "Don't cry. You like Brother Yu, and Brother Yu doesn't dislike you. At my age, I haven't had many relationships. If you don't mind, that's already great. Don't worry, no need to cry. I'll take care of everything."

Yu Cheng felt as if his mouth had been hijacked, how could he say such things!

Marriage was complicated, and with marriage came children, which meant he would have to earn more money.

Just like Wang Qinghe, he has to work tirelessly every day just to make his wife happy, and he might even have to cook for her.

Right, would Xiaoyu also like a man who cooks?

It seems that Xiao Bai really enjoys it when Wang Qinghe cooks for her and helps with the kids.

Yu Cheng's thoughts wandered aimlessly.

"Brother Yu, it's them," Lin Qiuyu's sudden voice brought Yu Cheng back to reality.

His gaze fell on the couple ahead, who looked quite young. They were holding a piece of paper that seemed to be a sketch, both of them dressed in a way that made them look suspicious.

"Go find out their surnames for me," Yu Cheng thought they were likely the ones he was looking for.

Lin Qiuyu jogged over, slowing down as she approached, as if she were merely taking a stroll.

Wang Qingqi saw her and thought she would be easy to talk to because of her young age, so he approached directly.

"Excuse me, do you know this person? I'm looking for him; he's my relative." Lin Qiuyu glanced at the sketch and was surprised—wasn't this Uncle He's brother from Brother Yu's compound?

Uncle He's brother had a son who was incredibly annoying.

He was the kind of kid everyone in the compound talked about!

Lin Qiuyu hid her shock and examined the sketch carefully. "I recognize him, but how come I've never heard of your family being related to him? May I ask your surname?"

Lin Qiuyu's series of questions made Wang Qingqi believe she truly knew the person.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be so confident!

And she even questioned him!

"My surname is Wang," Wang Qingqi immediately stated.

Lin Qiuyu's questions could be heard by Yu Cheng.

When he heard Wang Qingqi introduce himself as Wang, he was certain this must be Wang Qinghe's younger brother.

But how could Wang Qinghe's brother look nothing like Wang Qinghe?

He took a few steps forward, reaching Lin Qiuyu's side, put his arm around her shoulder, and asked with a smile, "Xiaoyu, who is this? Do you know him?"

"I don't know him. He's looking for someone."

Lin Qiuyu pointed to the sketch.