Chapter 437: Chapter 437

He said this quite naturally.

Yet the emotions in his eyes were deep.

Qiao Xi hadn’t expected Shen Dang to react this way. This wasn’t an appropriate subject for their meeting, so she took the initiative to change the topic, "Who was the person just now?"

Shen Dang’s gaze dimmed slightly, "He is the person in charge sent from the H country."

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Shen Dang agreed amiably, "I prefer to keep a low profile."

Qiao Xi neither agreed nor disagreed.

She smiled faintly, "I’m hungry. Let’s have the meal served."

The two weren’t in a hurry, leisurely eating their meal, and Shen Dang even had a bottle of red wine brought to the table.

During the meal, he probed, "Xixi, if I were to suddenly propose to you, would you say yes?"

Qiao Xi hadn’t expected him to bring this up.

She opened her eyes slightly wider, and with a soft, gentle voice replied under Shen Dang’s intense gaze, "Let’s wait until you actually propose."

Shen Dang suddenly grasped her hand, "I hope you can truly accept the changes in our relationship, not because you’ve been rushed into it, so I won’t spring such a surprise on you. I’m afraid I might scare you, so I’ll ask for your thoughts before proposing. As I’ve said before, what others have, Qiao Xi, you shall have too."

His words were filled with deep affection mingled with a touch of caution.

Qiao Xi suddenly felt a tight discomfort in her chest.

High and mighty as he was, he ought to be spirited and strategically minded, not cautious .

What was Shen Dang like before?

Noble, elegant, always with a carefree frivolity, and possessing a confidence unique to him.

It seemed as though everything was under his control.

But concerning her, he showed an attitude of fear and uncertainty.

Qiao Xi had all the sense of security she needed from him.

But it was as if he didn’t feel completely secure with her.

So much so that he hesitated over this matter, considering her feelings.

He was afraid, so he dared not take another step forward.

Just thinking of waiting a bit longer, just a bit more.

Waiting until she was willing.

Even though he deeply wished to bring her home, he couldn’t only consider himself.

Some things, so easily within reach, he feared might shatter with a single touch.

Qiao Xi felt a heavy, bittersweet sensation in her heart.

Bitter because he had become because of her.

Sweet because he had truly considered all her concerns.

He had gone to such lengths, what was there for her to hesitate about?

Qiao Xi spoke calmly and with certainty, "If you proposed to me, I wouldn’t hesitate."

After saying this, Qiao Xi cast her gaze downwards.

She had made her feelings quite clear; he would understand, wouldn’t he?

How could Shen Dang not understand?

He didn’t know how long he had been waiting.

Now, the wait had finally blossomed into acceptance.

When your heart belongs to me and mine to you.

That is the best kind of love.

A glint of joy passed through Shen Dang’s deep black eyes.

The joy came so fiercely.

Shen Dang pulled her hand and dragged her into his embrace, holding her tightly as if to etch her into his bones and blood.

"Xixi, you don’t know, I’ve already been planning how to propose to you."

His voice was slightly hoarse.

A wave of emotions suddenly surged within Qiao Xi.

Their passion was hard to quell that night.

Qiao Xi was unusually proactive in this regard, as if wanting to devote all her passion and energy to him.

This was undoubtedly fatal.

It excited Shen Dang even more.

All night long, the storm was relentless, as if to drown the entire city.

Not until the dawn began to break did Shen Dang hold Qiao Xi, satisfied, and fall asleep.

When Qiao Xi woke up, Shen Dang was already gone. Knowing he was busy with work, she didn’t blame him.

Besides, she wasn’t the clingy type.

Looking at the new marks on her body, she even lost the reason to call and scold Shen Dang.

After all, last night—

Qiao Xi shook her head, dismissing the inappropriate emotions from her mind.

Later, Qiao Xi received a call from Xie Baola.

It wasn’t hard to investigate who Qiao Nan had been in contact with.

Qiao Nan was just an ordinary person; her schedule wasn’t hidden, and Xie Baola found out she had hooked up with a rich second-generation from the H country.

This scion was a playboy with a poor reputation in H country.

He had come to Hai City to discuss a cooperation, and Qiao Nan had returned with him, probably thinking she had latched onto a powerful figure.

Little did she know that she was just one among his many girlfriends.

To call her foolish was indeed an overestimation.

Xie Baola sneered, "What’s more interesting is that this rich scion came to discuss cooperation with GK Entertainment. How coincidental, right?"

Qiao Xi thought of the man she had seen yesterday at Tan Garden.

"Indeed, quite coincidental."

"Qiao Nan probably doesn’t even know what her boyfriend is doing in Hai City, otherwise, she wouldn’t have acted so arrogantly yesterday."

Xie Baola speculated.

A woman’s worth comes from her capability, not from relying on a man.

If you rely on a man, you better be prepared to be abandoned at any time.

A woman’s own ability is her greatest reliance.

After hanging up with Qiao Xi, Xie Baola pondered for a few seconds before calling Shen Dang.

Shen Dang was still discussing work when his mobile phone suddenly rang on the table.

He and Xie Baola were not close; any association was due to Qiao Xi. Shen Dang paused for a few seconds then stepped aside to answer the call.

"Is something the matter?"

His voice was indifferent.

Xie Baola didn’t beat around the bush, "Qiao Nan is back, and she’s with your business partner Han Ze. You should be clearer than me on what she has done to Xixi previously, right?"

Qiao Nan’s previous affair with Chu Xiuyun disgusted Xie Baola and now she popped up again to annoy everyone.

Blinded by jealousy, she had returned to Hai City, clinging to a rich man, undoubtedly up to no good.

Her actions were unforgivable.

This trouble needed to be eliminated.

Shen Dang’s gaze darkened, "I know. Thank you for telling me."

"No need for thanks; it’s all for Xixi."

A smirk appeared in Shen Dang’s eyes, "President Han, perhaps I need to reconsider our cooperation."

Even with time passing, it could not erase what Qiao Nan had done to Qiao Xi.

Having chosen to escape abroad, she would be better off staying there.

Shen Dang would not leave such a ticking time bomb near Qiao Xi.

His Xixi, just let her fulfill her dreams; that’s all. He would stand by her, protecting her on her journey.

Han Ze’s complexion changed slightly, "President Shen, I’m not sure what you mean. Weren’t we having a good conversation?"

Qiao Nan was clueless about what she had done wrong when she was abruptly dumped.

"Ah Ze, I don’t want to break up with you. You said you would like me forever!"

She pleaded with tearful eyes, begging Han Ze not to break up. If Han Ze left her, what would she have left?

Would she still belong in Hai City?

Han Ze pulled away her hand, throwing her to the ground, his voice indifferent, "What we had was nothing but a fling. Did you actually believe it?"