Lin Tian Yu, especially, was shocked that she began to think of everything was unreal. This was not what they have agreed. Xue Yi Ming had told her that he intended to let her parents know that they were dating. How did it turn to a proposal?

And to propose before her parents?

Was Xue Yi Ming looking for death?

But no matter how many times she blinked, Xue Yi Ming was still in front of her on his knee, looking at her expectantly, holding a velvet box with a ring in his hand.

Wait! When did he take out that ring?

General Lin's gaze was still on Xue Yi Ming. A lot of thoughts crossed his mind all at once, making it hard for him to react. He knew that Yang Yun came over as Mingyue's boyfriend, but he was not ready when Xue Yi Ming suddenly drop the bomb.

It took him a while before he recovered from his shock. General Lin glanced at both Yang Yun and Xue Yi Ming and frowned. It looks like both of them came to steal his daughters away!

When that thought crossed his mind, General Lin was unhappy. It looks like he will have to give a call to Xue Yi Ming's father and ask, how did he raise such son.

Mother Lin was the first to speak, "Xiao Yu, you and Yi Ming are dating?"

Hearing her mother's question, Lin Tian Yu snapped out of her trance and turned to her mother. "Huh?" It was then that she noticed how everyone in the room was staring at her. Her face turned red. Then, Lin Tian Yu stood up and pulled Xue Yi Ming's hands. "You come with me."

In the end, Lin Tian Yu dragged Xue Yi Ming outside, leaving the others dumbfounded.

Looking at her sister's disappearing figure, Mingyue poked Yang Yun on his waist. "Did you know that Brother Xue was going to propose to my sister?"

Yang Yun shook his head. He had no idea that his friend was planning to propose. Wait. When did Xue Yi Ming and Mingyue's sister start dating? He always knew that both Xue Yi Ming and Lin Tian Yu liked each other. But according to Xue Yi Ming, he was rejected once, while Lin Tian Yu… The last time he heard, Lin Tian Yu was pestered by one of her ex-boyfriends.

Xue Yi Ming's words about reducing the impact of his news crossed his mind. It was then that Yang Yun realized that Xue Yi Ming had planned this from the beginning. Perhaps, Yang Yun was too preoccupied with his matters, that he did not notice the change in Xue Yi Ming.

…

Once they were outside and away from the others, Lin Tian Yu turned around to look at Xue Yi Ming. She opened her mouth to speak but stopped when she saw the velvet box in Xue Yi Ming's hand.

"Tian Yu," Xue Yi Ming called her name softly. "Are you angry?"

How can he not notice the change in Lin Tian Yu's expression? When Xue Yi Ming planned for this proposal, he had hope that she will be jumping with joy. He had imagined putting the ring on her fingers, and her family will give their blessings.

He never thought that Lin Tian Yu would look at him as if she had encountered a ghost.

Lin Tian Yu tore her gaze away from the ring and looked up. The moment their gaze met, Lin Tian Yu could detect a hint of sadness in Xue Yi Ming's eyes.

"You," Lin Tian Yu paused. Her head was a mess. There were a lot of things she wanted to say, yet, she did not know what she should say. It took her a while to reorganize her thoughts. "Xue Yi Ming, you… this is not what you told me. You said we were going to tell my parents that we're dating. Why did you suddenly bring out that ring?"

His grip on the velvet box tightened. "You don't want to marry me?"

"That's not the point," Lin Tian Yu said. "This is too sudden. You didn't tell me about this, and I'm not ready."

"I wanted to give you a surprise," Xue Yi Ming said.

"I was surprised! Xue Yi Ming, were you trying to kill me with a heart attack?" Lin Tian Yu took a deep breath. "Xue Yi Ming, we have never talked about marriage."

Xue Yi Ming cast his gaze down. It was then that he thought that perhaps, he was too impulsive. But Lin Tian Yu was right. They have never talked about marriage.

"Then, what is your thought on marriage?" Xue Yi Ming asked. "Do you want to get married?"

As a woman in her late twenties, of course, Lin Tian Yu had thought of getting married and dreamed of her wedding.

Seeing that the girl in front of her did not respond, Xue Yi Ming continued, "Lin Tian Yu, we have known each other for years. I was overjoyed when you told me that you liked me too. We might start dating for more than a week, but my feelings for you have been going on for years. I wanted to be with you. Lin Tian Yu, I love you."

Lin Tian Yu looked up to meet his gaze again. Her heart fluttered at his speech. But her mind was still messed up.

She liked Xue Yi Ming. They have only dated for a while. Although they don't always see each other, the way Xue Yi Ming treated her made her realize that she really, really like him. She loved him. However, when she thought of marriage, Lin Tian Yu had a lingering fear.

Lin Tian Yu wanted to run and hide her self, but she also knew that this time, she couldn't act childishly and run. Lin Tian Yu continued to stare at the man before her. She could see the mixture of expectancy and worry in his eyes. Lin Tian Yu knew that Xue Yi Ming was afraid that she was going to reject him again.

Six years ago, she had rejected him and later regretted her decision. Therefore, this time, Lin Tian Yu wanted to think about it properly.

"I love you," Lin Tian Yu said after a long silence. "But, Xue Yi Ming, I'm worried. What if these feelings change? What if we found out that we're not suitable after marriage? What if I'm not the perfect one for you?"

His gaze softened. Xue Yi Ming heaved a long sigh. At least, she did not reject him this time.

"I don't expect you to be perfect for me. Nor do I think myself perfect for you," Xue Yi Ming said. "I can't predict the future. I don't know how everything is going to turn up. But Tian Yu, what if we're suitable for each other, what if we're perfect for each other? Lin Tian Yu, are you willing to make this gamble with me?"