Chapter 296: Chapter 296

Shi Yang’s mother said with difficulty, "Meimei is indeed very good, but she’s still just a child right now! It will be four years before she finishes college. By the time she graduates, you’ll be thirty. How can you be sure that Meimei will still want to be with you after graduation?"

Shi Yang’s voice was muffled, "I used to be good to Meimei because I thought she was cute, innocent, and interesting. I felt a special connection with her and purely liked her, wanting to treat her well. Honestly, I never thought we’d end up where we are today."

"But when I realized my feelings for her began to change, it was already too late—I was already deeply involved. I love Meimei, and it has nothing to do with her age. Taking care of her has become a habit for me. I simply can’t do without her. She makes me feel needed, like I’m omnipotent. In her world, I am her sky, her earth. The feeling of being needed and relied on by someone makes me very happy." Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novęlfire.net

Shi Yang clasped his hands together, "Mom, Meimei is the person I care about, my wife, my lover. She is the one who moves me the most in this lifetime, the one I want to devote everything to take care of and cherish. I just want to be good to her and have her stay with me for a lifetime. I can’t do without her."

Shi Yang’s mother was extremely angry and punched Shi Yang fiercely, "With your conditions, can’t you find anyone else? Why must you ruin Meimei!"

Shi Yang interrupted his mother, shaking his head, "Mom, if I had any other way, I wouldn’t choose Meimei at all. I’ve been single for so many years because no one could move me or touch my heart. My heart and eyes are full of Meimei. Tell me, what can I do?"

Shi Yang’s mother was utterly confused, "No matter how much you love Meimei, you can’t do this! How will you face Meimei’s parents in the future? Will they easily forgive you? By doing this, our family will owe Meimei’s family and never be able to hold our heads high."

Shi Yang said, "I will treat Meimei well for a lifetime. I plan to invite my uncle and aunt for dinner tomorrow night to discuss this over dinner. If they agree, I’ll get engaged to Meimei first, and once Meimei is of age, we’ll get the marriage certificate. As for the ceremony, it can wait until Meimei graduates from college."

Shi Yang held his mother’s hand, pleading, "Mom, please, help me. I really can’t live without Meimei. Just grant me this one wish, will you?"

Shi Yang’s mother’s back shivered as her previously straight spine gradually bent down. Shi Yang’s last words deeply touched her heart. She felt that Shi Yang inherited from her—once he fell into love, he was utterly unable to extricate himself.

Shi Yang’s mother held Shi Yang’s hand back, her eyes red with emotion, making one last effort, "Yangyang, do you really have to have Meimei? You have to understand, even if you could wait for her for four years, could she stay by your side? She’s still young now. Can she clearly distinguish whether she loves you or if it’s just dependency? What if she falls in love with someone else in the future? What will you do?"

Shi Yang’s voice was very low, but there was a decisive tone, "No matter if she will not always love me in the end, I will not let go and let her leave. Besides me, she will never love anyone else."

Shi Yang’s mother was completely moved by Shi Yang’s words, turning all her previous dissatisfaction and rejection towards Zhao Meimei into worry. She was afraid that Zhao Meimei wouldn’t love Shi Yang and that she couldn’t always love Shi Yang.

Shi Yang’s mother sighed deeply, after all, she felt sorry for Shi Yang. Her own son had taken care of and loved the girl he had grown up with. Why couldn’t she repay him, accompany him, and love him?

Shi Yang’s mother looked at Shi Yang, such a handsome and excellent son. Which family’s daughter wouldn’t be interested in him? Shi Yang and Zhao Meimei were the perfect couple, a match made in heaven. Where could you find such a suitable pair of young lovers?

Shi Yang’s mother thought to herself that at most, she would sincerely treat Zhao Meimei well in the future. The human heart is made of flesh. Even if Zhao Meimei wanted to change her mind one day, if she considered this kindness, she would hesitate and waver.

Shi Yang’s mother held Shi Yang’s hand; her thoughts changed instantly, and she instructed, "How about this, let your dad book a private room tomorrow. Let’s gather the two families together. At the dinner table, your dad and I will formally propose to Meimei’s parents, making an official family connection with Meimei’s family."

Shi Yang looked at his mom with gratitude, "Mom, thank you."

Shi Yang’s mother glared at him, "You’re obsessing over Meimei like your life depends on it. What can I do? Can I really let you die? You’re my only son! This must be the debt I owed you in a past life, and I’m here to repay it in this one!"

Zhao Meimei went downstairs with her wallet, feeling particularly anxious and worried, fearing that Shi Yang and his mother hadn’t reached an agreement and that there might be changes. She almost jogged all the way to the Sichuan restaurant outside the community, thinking that Shi Yang’s mother would stay for dinner, she ordered two more dishes. After finally waiting for the food to be packed and paid for, she hurriedly rushed back.

Zhao Meimei ran to the door, only to realize that she had forgotten to bring the key when she went out.

Zhao Meimei knocked on the door, and the one who opened it was Shi Yang.

Zhao Meimei hurriedly grabbed Shi Yang’s arm, whispering, "How did it go?"

Shi Yang reached out to take the packed food, pulled her inside, "My mom’s already left."

Zhao Meimei was taken aback, "Isn’t she staying for dinner?"

Shi Yang carried the takeout bags into the kitchen, "She has to go home to cook and eat with my dad."

Zhao Meimei changed her shoes and quickly followed, asking, "Brother, how did things go with your mom?"

Shi Yang, feeling relaxed, joked, "My mom disagrees."

Zhao Meimei immediately panicked, "Why? Didn’t your mom like me the most?"

Shi Yang was almost amused by her arrogance. Holding back his laughter, he said, "My mom’s afraid that once you go to college, with other guys around, you’ll change your heart and not love me anymore."

Zhao Meimei hugged Shi Yang’s arm tightly, swearing with fierce determination, "How can I not love you? The person I love most in this lifetime is you. Me change my heart? If I do, may I be struck by lightning!"

Shi Yang hurriedly reached out to cover her mouth, "Why are you swearing randomly?"

Right now, Zhao Meimei couldn’t care less, anxiously pulling Shi Yang’s hand away, persistently asking, "Then what did you say? Brother, did you speak up for me?"

Shi Yang embraced her, smiling with his eyebrows, "Do you really love me that much?"

Zhao Meimei’s dark, trembling eyes looked deeply affectionate, almost drowning others. She placed Shi Yang’s hand on her chest, saying, "Brother, I love you, I love you the most. I wish I could take my heart out and show you that it bears your name. Besides you, there’s no one else!!"