NOVEL NEXT Chapter 594: Proposal
"Haha, Mr. Ye, it's rare for you to come without a reason. I have something I'd like to discuss with you, if you could spare some time." Tianjing approached with a smile. Ye Shikai looked at the rather handsome man before him but didn't have a good impression. It seemed that everytime he appeared, he brought trouble to Ye Shikai, except for the first time when he had intervened to beat back Poseidon and saved Su Qingyu.
"This... I'm afraid that won't be possible, I'm about to start work, and being late would mean a cut in my salary," Ye Shikai laughed. Being the CEO's husband, his words were clearly teasing Tianjing, but he could only chuckle in agreement—after all, he was in need of Ye Shikai's help.
"Let's talk here then, don't worry, it won't take too much of your time." Tianjing persisted and pointed to the sofas in the lobby. Ye Shikai hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Tianjing, just say what you want to say." Ye Shikai sipped his coffee leisurely, not looking like someone in a hurry to go to work at all. He had already guessed the purpose of Tianjing's visit—Wang Kai had returned to War God Temple, the National Security Bureau's capture operation had failed, and Tianjing was bound to seek out Ye Shikai. Since that was the case, Tianjing probably didn't know about Ye Shikai's Netherworld King identity.
"I've encountered some difficulties in my operation. I request Mr. Ye's help," Tianjing continued. "Once the matter is resolved, I have something here that I'm sure Mr. Ye will appreciate."
"This... Ah, if you had come to me a few days ago, I would have been able to help, but now..." Ye Shikai trailed off, his expression one of difficulty.
"If Mr. Ye has any difficulties, please feel free to speak openly."
"I have now officially returned to the military, here's my ID." Ye Shikai took out a black ID from his pocket, bearing a golden dragon emblem, the special ID for the Dragon Teeth special forces.
"Instructor." Tianjing's expression changed upon seeing the ID.
"Exactly, I'm now an instructor for the special forces. We belong to two different departments, directly helping you might not be convenient," Ye Shikai said with difficulty. Just a few days ago, after a long talk with Su Qingyu, under the repeated 'attacks' from Su Ziqing and Su Pengzhan, Su Qingyu had come to a realization and expressed willingness not to interfere with Ye Shikai's decisions. To prevent her from regretting it later, Ye Shikai immediately informed Yan Kuan of this news.
"Well... in that case, I'll go back and get approval from the Director. When the time comes, I hope Mr. Ye can lend his support."
"That's a certainty. As a soldier, obeying orders is my duty. As long as there's an order, I will do my utmost," Ye Shikai sighed internally. The routine affairs of the National Security Bureau were somewhat similar to those of the police, ensuring Huaxia's safety and maintaining Yanjing's public order, but the difference was that the criminals caught by the police are ordinary people, whereas those targeted by the National Security Bureau are cultivators. Therefore, in terms of difficulty and nature, the National Security Bureau is of the highest level.
The Dragon Teeth special forces are different from the National Security Bureau; they are the sharp blade of the military. Although they are involved in some major domestic incidents, their focus is primarily overseas. And as an instructor for the special forces, Ye Shikai's role, as the name suggests, is to train the special forces. Hence, he reckons that Yan Kuan wouldn't so readily agree to the demands of the National Security Bureau.
"Then I'll take my leave."
"Wait a moment." Before Tianjing could stand up, Ye Shikai abruptly stopped him.
"Does Mr. Ye have something else?"
"I'm about to get married. Bring those few followers of yours as well," Ye Shikai said as he took four invitations out of his briefcase and handed them to Tianjing, referring to the four people from the Divine Weapon Special Group.
"I'll deliver Director Jin's invitation on another day," Ye Shikai said with a light smile.
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"Qingyu, what are you doing?" As soon as Ye Shikai walked into the CEO's office, he saw Su Qingyu busily working on something at her desk.
"Don't look." Su Qingyu suddenly leaned her whole body on the desk, pressing the items beneath her to keep them from Ye Shikai's view.
"What's that? It seems very secretive," Ye Shikai asked with curiosity.
"It's nothing, just don't ask too much about it," Su Qingyu quickly put the items in the drawer below and locked it.
"Where did you go last night?"
"I had a reunion with my high school classmates yesterday. I got a bit drunk and ended up sleeping at the hotel," Ye Shikai explained.
"I see. What brings you here then?"
"I'd like to request some time off. I need to make a trip to Europe," Ye Shikai said nonchalantly.
"Europe." Su Qingyu seemed to suddenly remember something, slowly standing up and saying softly, "You're going to see Miss Ji. Make sure to speak properly. I'm afraid she might overthink things."
"I understand, don't worry." Ye Shikai nodded slightly, pulling a small box out of his pocket.
"What's that?" Su Qingyu asked curiously. Ye Shikai remained silent, smiling enigmatically, then slowly opened the box to reveal a sparkling diamond ring lying quietly inside.
"This is…" Su Qingyu, overcome with emotion, covered her mouth with both hands. Although they had been married for a while, this moment thrilled her like an eighteen-year-old girl.
Ye Shikai was proposing.
"Wife, you seem very excited. We're already an old married couple," Ye Shikai said with a slight smile, aiming for just this effect.
"Stop it, you're always so sweet," Su Qingyu said shyly.
"Cough, cough." Ye Shikai cleared his throat and straightened his suit. Under Su Qingyu's gaze, he slowly knelt on one knee and lifted the ring in his hand...
"Qingyu, will you marry me?" Ye Shikai said with deep affection. This was a belated proposal ceremony, and suddenly, the scenes of his past with Su Qingyu flooded his mind.
The cold woman who gave him ten million, asking him to divorce her within a month.
The woman who jealously competed with Luo Shiqi at the auction and subtly measured against her.
The woman who, disregarding danger, traveled thousands of miles to Holy Mountain in search of her husband.
The woman standing before him now, moved to tears by her husband's marriage proposal.
"Yes," Su Qingyu said, tears brimming in her eyes. Ye Shikai slowly stood up, carefully took the ring out of the box, and gently slipped it onto Su Qingyu's slender finger...
Ye Shikai smiled contentedly. Getting married is a major event for a woman and equally so for him. Previously, the two had only obtained a marriage license. With just one more wedding ceremony, they would truly be husband and wife.
It must be said that Su Qingyu wasn't that fussy, she hadn't insisted on Ye Shikai proposing to her in public, but that might also be because she was bashful. Su Qingyu was known as the ice-cold goddess of Yanjing, but that was more of a "protective coloring." Now, after everything they had been through together, their love had naturally blossomed.