Zhou Liying was unable to grasp the words of the letter. From what she have heard; Mu Yuehan was heartless. He did not want to marry anyone. He was cold toward girls. He never dated anyone, like never. He was never seen at some party or anywhere with a girl.
But then, why was he proposing to her for a date? Was he seriously considering marrying her? It looked like this from the letter.
"Trust me, Miss Zhou. What is written on the card is his true feelings." Zhan Wei said, reading the expression on her face. "He never liked the company of a girl because maybe he was waiting for someone like you. I think you should give him a chance."
Truthfully, Mu Yuehan was on the top of her bachelor's list and why not, she knew about his capabilities. With his capabilities, he was able to take Mu corporations to new heights.
But then she cut his name. She had heard about him and she did not think he'd agree to marry her but here it was, his proposal in her hands.
Was she going to reject going on a date with him?
Why would she?
She'd see if she wanted to marry him or not. But for now, this card was her key to meet this mysterious person in person. She wanted to meet Mu Yuehan.
She had read so many articles about him, read his many reviews. She was impressed with his wisdom and tactfulness. She was eager to meet him and this was her chance. She wanted to know how he looked. Was he a handsome devil as said by others?
"So?"
"Zhan Wei, tell Mu Yuehan that I will be there." Zhou Liying slyly smiled at him. "Also warn him, if he dared to play with me again, then I will not leave him with ease. He does not know who I am."
"Don't worry Miss Zhou. You will meet real Mu Yuehan only. He is personally looking after this date. You will not regret going on a date with him." Zhan Wei stood up from his seat. "I will see you on the thirteenth at the airport."
Zhou Liying acknowledged Zhan Wei and sent him off. She was feeling quite curious about this proposal. She was eager to know what kind of person Mu Yuehan was.
**
"Miss, you are going on a date with Mu Yuehan, seriously?" Min Yue felt irritated when Zhou Liying invited her into her room and informed her that she was going on a date with Mu Yuehan.
"Have you not heard that he is a cold-hearted man? How can you get ready to meet him? Will you ignore your feelings for HanHan because of Mu Yuehan?"
"Min Yue. You are crossing your limits here." Zhou Liying glared at her assistant and walked toward her. "I know you are concerned about me. But don't forget what I told you on the first day of the job, I am working only to protect myself. It is money and power which makes a person secure, not love. Don't forget that."
After giving her advice to Min Yue, Zhou Liying walked toward her closet, to see the clothes which she was going to take with her. She was aware that Mu Yuehan was going to date her somewhere out of the country.
"I know HanHan likes me, but for how long? One day or another, he will stop loving me upon seeing my cruel side. Then what?" Zhou Liying looked at her with a pointed look. "Also, we cannot forget the threats and risks linked to my life. Hanhan can't keep me safe."
"But Mu Yuehan can, with his military powers. I don't care if he loves me or not, but with him, there will be a promise that he will not leave me because we both will be gaining from this marriage. He will give me security that he will not leave me easily but there is no security with Hanhan."
"You with your own eyes have seen how families break apart when love ends in between them, but marriages based on business and money stay for long."
Min Yue never liked this point of view of Zhou Liying but she knew she was right. When thinking logically, a marriage could not work based only on love, money was also a requirement.
?
She saw her parents. Her mother was from a rich family. She left her everything to her father who was her driver. Soon, love ended between them and their family fall apart.
Her mother died of jealousy toward her sister who married another businessman as per their father's arrangement and how her sister was living a luxurious life, with the love of her husband.
Zhou Liying sighed and pulled out a dress. "Hanhan is good and all. But do you think he will be able to always protect me from my enemies? Forgot that, do you think he will be able to bear that his wife is richer than him? I have noticed that he is an egoistic man and one day or another, his ego is bound to come in between us if I marry him."
"I want a strong marriage Min Yue, where I know that my husband will return home at the end of the day. Not one where I am scared as to when my husband will divorce me because he no longer loves me, or he feels I dominate him."
Zhou Liying placed the dress in front of her and looked at herself in the mirror. "Now stop standing there like a statue. Help me find a dress for my date." She nudged her. "Don't worry, I will not marry Mu Yuehan if I found him over dominating. I am going on a date only to see him and analyse his power. Now cheer up."
Min Yue nodded and started to help Zhou Liying in selecting some clothes which she could take with her.