Chapter 31: Why Not Marry Me, Miss Elara
Late May, the final exam ended.
“Finally going back home!” Winnie was extremely excited, “I miss the barbecue and spicy hot pot at home so much, I’m going to eat a ton when I get back!”
Mia draped her arm over her shoulder, “When did you buy the flight ticket for?”
“Day after tomorrow.”
“Three months without seeing each other, will you miss me?”
Winnie hugged her waist, “Of course I will, otherwise come to China to play with me.”
“Sure.” Mia agreed readily, “It’s a pity Yaoyao baby has to do her internship and can’t play with us.”
Meng Shuyou curved her lips, “There will be opportunities later.”
Winnie nodded, “That’s true, opportunities for art gallery internships are rare.”
Mia remembered, “Are we going out tomorrow night?”
Winnie blinked, “Where to?”
Mia: “King Club, they’re holding an anniversary evening party tomorrow night, I heard they invited a famous dance troupe and band to perform, it’ll be very lively.”
Winnie: “How to get in without a membership card?”
Mia hooked her lips in a smile, “My cousin is the deputy manager there, it’s easy for him to open a back door for us.”
Winnie nodded vigorously, “Alright, I haven’t been there yet.”
“Yaoyao, what about you? You’ve finally finished exams, come relax with us.” Mia said: “Don’t worry, my brother will be on duty there tomorrow, nothing will happen.”
Meng Shuyou agreed.
Staying alone in the dormitory is boring, and lately she hasn’t had any inspiration for painting.
Since leaving the hotel that day, she hadn’t been in contact with Pei Yuzhou.
Pursuing him, she had mustered her courage and shamelessly clung to him.
But if doing so made him feel disgust, she wouldn’t dare take another step forward.
Her self-esteem wouldn’t allow it.
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King Club’s 20th anniversary, the celebration was held very grandly.
Luxury cars arrived one after another, young men and women dressed brightly and elegantly entering the club.
Neon lights shone brilliantly at the doorway, with shimmering lights everywhere.
Mia got three invitation coupons from her brother Rosen, showed them to the staff, and entered smoothly.
The hall was magnificent, the air filled with a luxurious atmosphere.
The three of them took the elevator straight upstairs to the 37th floor to watch the performance.
The performance hall was six or seven hundred square meters, with seats scattered around, wide aisles, and thick non-slip carpets on the floor.
Semi-circular booths, each table prepared with alcoholic drinks and fruit platters.
The performance hadn’t started yet, the stage covered by a red velvet curtain, keeping the mystery.
Mia’s brother Rosen knew they had arrived and specially came over to instruct them, “Three beauties, just find a seat and sit down to watch the performance, don’t wander around, and definitely don’t conflict with anyone, those young masters can’t be offended, getting on their bad side is very troublesome.”
Mia nodded repeatedly, “We got it, no need for you to worry.”
Rosen raised his hand and knocked her head, “Don’t cause me trouble.”
Mia dodged, “Don’t knock my head, what if you knock me silly.”
Rosen glanced at her in disgust, “You weren’t very smart to begin with.”
Mia retorted, “You’re the one who’s not smart.”
Meng Shuyou smiled lightly, “Brother Rosen, go ahead with your work, we won’t run around.”
“Okay.” Rosen indeed couldn’t attend to them, there was a lot to do in the evening, he gave a couple instructions and left.
Mia picked a seat toward the back, with a better view.
Eight o’clock, the performance started on time.
The lights in the venue automatically dimmed, the curtain opened, the female lead entered in a dance wearing splendid attire, her figure light and graceful.
Winnie’s eyes lit up, “Wow, this dance troupe is super popular, tickets are usually impossible to get, didn’t expect to see them here today.”
Mia took a sip of her cocktail, “Told you it wasn’t for nothing.”
The performance was wonderful, the audience below immersed in it.
Meng Shuyou drank two glasses of juice and wanted to go to the bathroom midway.
She didn’t disturb the others and quietly went out from the back.
After using the restroom and coming back, unexpectedly she ran into an acquaintance in the corridor.
“Miss Elara, long time no see.”
Meng Shuyou raised her eyes, slightly stunned, “Mister Ellen.”
Indeed a long time no see.
That time she suddenly ran off from the club, he should have been very angry.
“Here to watch the performance?” Ellen’s tone was normal.
Meng Shuyou nodded, “Yeah, with friends.”
“Last week I went to China on a business trip and had an accidental encounter with your father.” Ellen mentioned casually, “I inadvertently heard that he wants you to go back this summer vacation to get engaged.”
Meng Shuyou clenched her palms, gripping tightly.
No wonder he was forcing her to return home as soon as possible, so eager.
“That marriage alliance partner of yours, his sexual orientation is gay, right.” Ellen felt sorry for her, “You’re so beautiful, are you really willing to marry someone like that for the rest of your life?”
Meng Shuyou suppressed her emotion, “Mister Ellen, this is my private matter.”
“I know, I just can’t bear to see you jump into a fire pit, you clearly can have a better choice.” Ellen was straightforward, “Rather than marrying him, marry me instead, Miss Elara.”
Meng Shuyou’s eyes flashed with shock, subconsciously opening her mouth to refuse, “I…”
Ellen interrupted her, “Listen to me first, then decide whether to consider it, I don’t like forcing people, the choice is yours.”
Meng Shuyou pursed her lips.
Ellen stated directly, “Marry me, after marriage I won’t interfere with anything you want to do, as long as you cooperate with me outwardly as a considerate wife, I’ll give you the maximum freedom, whether you want to work or stay home, and I can guarantee that in the future there won’t be any other women besides you.”
He also said: “Moreover, I have excellent medical resources, if your older sister needs them, I can provide help anytime.”
Meng Shuyou’s eyes trembled suddenly.
She didn’t care about the things he said before, but this last point, she admitted she was momentarily shaken.
Ellen continued to promise, “Everything I’ve said can be written into the prenup at that time.”
Meng Shuyou was silent for a moment, then said: “Sorry, I still can’t agree to you.”
She didn’t want to marry someone she didn’t like for the rest of her life, moreover, who knows if this was jumping from one fire pit to another.
Once married, whether life was good or bad depended entirely on the other person’s conscience, she had no support, what could she use to protect herself.
Ellen had anticipated it, “No problem, I know this is very abrupt, you need time to consider, I’m not in a hurry for a reply, contact me anytime when you’ve decided.”
“Mister Ellen.” Someone greeted from behind.
The man turned his head, a smile on his lips: “Miss Jenny, you’re here too, alone?”
The girl raised her lips, “I came with Mister Kerwin.”
Meng Shuyou was about to leave when she suddenly heard a familiar name, her steps halting.
Ellen raised his eyebrow, “Mister Kerwin is here too?”
“Yeah, he’s upstairs talking business, I’m waiting for him to finish so we can go back together.” Jenny looked at Meng Shuyou beside her, politely asking: “Who is this?”
Ellen introduced, “Miss Elara, my friend.”
Jenny nodded to Meng Shuyou and withdrew her gaze, “I’m heading upstairs first, see you next time.”
Ellen smiled in response, “Okay.”
After the person left, Meng Shuyou couldn’t help asking, “What is the relationship between that girl and Mister Kerwin?”
