Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 741 - 743, Proposal (Second Update)

Chapter 741: 743, Proposal (Second Update)

Mo Qingyi just looked at Duanmu Zhe, her mind constantly echoing with the phrase, "I like you." She almost forgot how to react.

Duanmu Zhe liked to see Mo Qingyi so flustered, like a cute little rabbit. Without any hesitation, he reached out and pinched Mo Qingyi’s chin, tilting it up slightly.

Mo Qingyi had already lost the ability to think, only feeling a large shadow looming towards her face. Then, her lips were covered by something soft.

It was soft, and somewhat sweet.

Like ice cream.

Mo Qingyi was stunned, involuntarily closing her eyes, and began to lightly lick with the tip of her tongue...

Their lips and teeth intertwined, going deeper without realizing it, as the atmosphere in the car became hotter.

Duanmu Zhe held her head with one hand, and with the other, he reached for the switch to flatten the seat.

"I want to be on top," Mo Qingyi rolled over, pressing Duanmu Zhe under her, full of assertiveness. Duanmu Zhe didn’t resist, pulling her neck closer to intensify their kiss.

Both of them were novices at kissing. Although neither was particularly skilled, the process was still very tender.

Until—

Mo Qingyi’s exasperated voice rose.

"Duanmu Xiaosi! You bit my tongue! Damn! It’s bleeding! Haven’t you ever eaten meat or what?" Mo Qingyi walked out of the car excitedly, fixing her disheveled collar.

Through the neckline, the faint red finger marks in the cleavage were clearly visible.

Too much!

Really too much!

Duanmu Zhe followed her, touching his head with a hint of grievance, "I only bit you once, but you’ve bitten me several times. How about I let you bite back?" As he said this, a gleam appeared in Duanmu Zhe’s eyes.

After all, it was normal for a guy who had been single for 28 years not to have eaten meat.

"Bite back?" Mo Qingyi gave Duanmu Zhe a look up and down, "Heh, wishful thinking on your part! You men are all the same. Tell me, why did you start getting handsy just now?"

"I couldn’t control myself," Duanmu Zhe said very seriously, "If anyone is to blame, it’s because you’re too attractive. So attractive that every time I see you, I can’t help but want to commit a crime." Despite Duanmu Zhe’s usual laid-back demeanor, when it comes to sweet-talking, not many could outdo him.

"Smooth talker, I wouldn’t trust you for a second," Mo Qingyi surveyed the desolate surroundings and then said, "What kind of place is this? Why is there not a soul in sight?"

Duanmu Zhe glanced sideways at Mo Qingyi and said in a low voice, "Didn’t you always want to see the ocean? Here it is. Close your eyes, and I’ll take you to see the sea."

"Why do I need to close my eyes? Are you planning something sneaky again?" Mo Qingyi asked warily.

"What mischief could I possibly get up to?" Duanmu Zhe said with a smile, "Isn’t it always portrayed like this in TV dramas? Before a male lead gives the female lead a surprise, he asks her to close her eyes first."

Since what Duanmu Zhe said made some sense, Mo Qingyi slowly closed her eyes. Before she did, she warned, "Duanmu Xiaosi, let me tell you, no cheating, or I won’t let you off the hook."

"Yes, yes, my queen, I know, I promise no cheating," Duanmu Zhe nodded repeatedly.

Watching Mo Qingyi standing opposite him, Duanmu Zhe slowly curved his lips into a smile, then leaned in slightly and kissed Mo Qingyi’s lips.

Realizing what was happening, Mo Qingyi immediately struggled, "Damn, what are you doing? Trying to bite me again?"

Tricks, all tricks.

Mo Qingyi had never expected Duanmu Zhe to be such a person.

"Be good, this kind of thing gets better with practice, practice makes perfect," Duanmu Zhe firmly held Mo Qingyi’s slim waist, stopping her from moving.

Perhaps it was because of the experience they had just shared.

This time, his kissing skills had significantly improved.

His nimble tongue explored her mouth, and gradually, Mo Qingyi also melted into the kiss, unconsciously tightening her grasp around Duanmu Zhe’s neck, standing on tiptoes to deepen the kiss further.

Together at last, after such a long time, she and Duanmu Zhe were finally together.

A tear rolled down from the corner of each of their eyes.

After a while, Duanmu Zhe finally let go of her and whispered in Mo Qingyi’s ear, "Qingyi, open your eyes."

Mo Qingyi slowly opened her eyes.

At that moment, she almost thought she was hallucinating.

In front of her was the endless sea, where the blue sky merged with the ocean, vast and boundless. Beneath her feet was the soft sand of the beach, with charming coconut trees and shrubs nearby, and countless pink and white balloons floated in the air.

On every balloon were the words, "Mo Qingyi, I love you."

Amid the sky, there was a set of oversized balloons forming a line of words.

"Wish to win a person’s heart, never to part until we’re white-haired."

Mo Qingyi covered her mouth in excitement, feeling a sourness in her nose as she was about to cry, never expecting Duanmu Zhe to have secretly prepared so much.

"Qingyi, turn around." Duanmu Zhe steadied Mo Qingyi’s shoulders, leading her to turn.

Seeing the scene behind her, Mo Qingyi was even more astonished.

There, the beach behind her was covered with roses.

Bright red ones.

Vibrantly enchanting.

The gentle breeze carried the salty scent of sea water mixed with the faint fragrance of roses.

At the very top, those roses were even arranged into the shape of "I, LOVE, YOU".

"Duanmu, thank you." Mo Qingyi hugged Duanmu Zhe tightly, her voice choked with emotion.

"Silly girl, all of this is what I should do." Duanmu Zhe gently ruffled Mo Qingyi’s hair as he continued, "Qingyi, do you like everything I’ve done for you?"

"I like it." Mo Qingyi nodded continuously, liking it because it was all done by the man she loved; if it had been any other man, it would have brought her only fright and no surprise.

"Then..." Duanmu Zhe hesitated before speaking, "will you marry me?"

Duanmu Zhe deliberately lowered his voice, giving it a beguiling charm.

At his words, Mo Qingyi paused, liking Duanmu Zhe as well, but this pace of development was too swift, wasn’t it? Proposing already when they had just started?

It wasn’t that she didn’t like Duanmu Zhe, she just felt that it was all happening a bit too rapidly for her.

She hadn’t even discussed it with Mrs. Mo yet.

Before Mo Qingyi could respond, Duanmu Zhe knelt on one knee and took out an amethyst ring from his pocket, "Mo Qingyi, marry me. If you don’t want to have children, we don’t need to. Just marry me, and from now on in our family, you will be the boss, whatever you say goes, and in the Duanmu Family, you will be the only head of the family."

Though it was a declaration of love, every word that Duanmu Zhe said was well thought out, with not a single one in jest.

He could give everything for Mo Qingyi, even his life.

If Mo Qingyi married him, from then on, in the Duanmu Family, she would be the head of the family; he would follow her lead unquestioningly.

"I..." Mo Qingyi looked at Duanmu Zhe’s sincere face, hesitating.

A girl, of course, should be coy.

If she allowed Duanmu Zhe to succeed too easily, he would surely not cherish her as he should in the future.

Isn’t that a flaw all men have?

Moreover, who combines a confession with a proposal?

Merging the two into one, Duanmu Zhe was certainly making things more convenient for himself.

Mo Qingyi lightly arched her eyebrow, turning away, and did not take the ring from Duanmu Zhe’s hand.

"What’s wrong, Qingyi? Could it be that you don’t love me anymore?" Seeing Mo Qingyi’s indecisiveness, Duanmu Zhe asked anxiously.

"That’s not it." Mo Qingyi shook her head, her back still turned.

Duanmu Zhe continued to ask, "Then what is it?"

Mo Qingyi straightforwardly voiced her thoughts, "If I agree to you so quickly, what if you don’t cherish me properly in the future? Besides, my mom, brother, and sister-in-law don’t even know about this yet. This is a lifelong matter; I hope to discuss it with them first."

That was the least respect she could show, after all, these were her closest family members.

Realizing the reason, Duanmu Zhe breathed a sigh of relief, "Qingyi, rest assured, I swear I will treat you well for a lifetime, love only you forever. Whether it’s Aunt Mo, Brother Jiu, or Sister-in-law Jiu, they all fully support us being together. Just give me a status."

Duanmu Zhe extended the ring before Mo Qingyi.

The amethyst stone sparkled dazzlingly under the sunlight.

Mo Qingyi looked at the ring and suddenly, her guarded heart burst open; she looked at Duanmu Zhe and then slowly nodded, her eyes shy.

Of course, she knew her family liked Duanmu Zhe very much.

Originally, she wanted to give Duanmu Zhe a hard time, but upon seeing the ring, she didn’t want to trouble him anymore.

As long as the two of them were together, genuinely in love, that was stronger than anything.

She believed Duanmu Zhe would bring her happiness.

Seeing Mo Qingyi finally nod her head, Duanmu Zhe was ecstatic, his excitement palpable as he slipped the amethyst ring onto Mo Qingyi’s ring finger, and then, planted a gentle kiss on the ring.

At the same moment, countless fireworks blossomed above the sea.

Even though it was daylight, the colors of the fireworks were still dazzlingly bright, reflecting off the sea where dolphins were leaping out of the water.

Seeing this, Mo Qingyi jumped up in excitement, "Duanmu Xiaosi, look, dolphins! They’re so beautiful!"

"They are indeed beautiful." Duanmu Zhe also gazed toward the distant sea, his expression seemingly calm, but in reality, his heart was beating with excitement.

And so.

He was finally with Mo Qingyi.

Being with someone you love is an incredibly happy thing.

Not far off the coast, a rainbow arched into the sky, and Mo Qingyi looked on in delight, "Duanmu, where did you find this island? It’s simply too beautiful."

"I stumbled upon it while on a mission," Duanmu Zhe held Mo Qingyi’s shoulders tight, "I knew you would like it, so I quietly marked the location, and I’ve already bought this island. From now on, it will belong to just the two of us."

"Thank you." Mo Qingyi tiptoed to plant a kiss on Duanmu Zhe’s chin, aiming for the cheek but was foiled by the difference in their heights. She could only reach his chin.

Mo Qingyi was about 164cm tall, a full 20cm shorter than Duanmu Zhe. When they stood together, Duanmu Zhe exuded an overwhelming boyfriend vibe.

The height difference between the two was endearing to the extreme. When speaking to Mo Qingyi, Duanmu Zhe had to stoop, while Mo Qingyi had to stretch her neck to look up.

"Silly girl, why thank me?" Duanmu Zhe reached out to touch Mo Qingyi’s head, delivering a full-fledged head pat, his eyes brimming with indulgence, wishing he could bring her the best things in the world.

Mo Qingyi just stared at him, a soft smile curling the edges of her mouth.

"By the way, Duanmu Xiaosi, are there other people on this island?" Mo Qingyi continued to inquire.

At a moment like this, Mo Qingyi did not want anyone else to disrupt such a perfect atmosphere.

Duanmu Zhe noticed the puzzlement in Mo Qingyi’s eyes and explained, "The island has been purchased by me, so no one else will appear here."

"That’s great," Mo Qingyi nodded with satisfaction, her smile deepening as she looked at the ring on her finger.

The amethyst ring wasn’t something that could be bought from the market, but rather a family heirloom of the Duanmu Family, passed down to daughters-in-law, not daughters.

This also signified that Duanmu Zhe had proposed with ample sincerity.

Truth be told, Mo Qingyi still found it all quite dreamlike.

She had not expected to end up with Duanmu Zhe so quickly, agreeing to his proposal without any preparation.

"Oh yes," Duanmu Zhe then said, "there’s a waterfall on the other side of the island, a natural one, very beautiful, and there are lots of wild animals. Shall I take you to see them?"

"Sure." Mo Qingyi nodded in agreement.

Duanmu Zhe took Mo Qingyi’s hand, their fingers intertwined, and led her toward the other side of the island.

The island wasn’t large, and in a short while, they reached the waterfall that Duanmu Zhe had mentioned.

"Wow, it really is beautiful." Mo Qingyi exclaimed in surprise at the sight before her.

This spot was probably the only freshwater source on the island, so the surrounding land bore many footprints of small animals. When Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe arrived, they even spotted two rabbits drinking water.

Colorful butterflies fluttered around the wildflowers in front of the waterfall.

All of this was like a fairyland on earth, exquisitely beautiful.

No sooner had the rabbits left than two young deer walked over leisurely. They seemed unaccustomed to seeing humans; with no hunters on the island, they were not afraid and came right up to Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe.

"They’re so gentle," Mo Qingyi said happily as she stroked the head of one of the fawns.

The deer, unafraid, stared back with big curious eyes.

One of the deer even bent its front legs and knelt before Mo Qingyi, as if imitating a human’s gesture of kneeling.

"Duanmu Xiaosi, what’s it doing?" Mo Qingyi was puzzled and turned to Duanmu Zhe for an explanation.

Duanmu Zhe thought for a moment, then replied, "It might want you to ride on its back."

"Really?" Mo Qingyi was surprised. She had ridden horses and elephants, but she had never ridden a deer before.

The deer appeared to be about half human height, with very strong limbs, which should be able to carry her. Moreover, the animals from the Superpower World were imbued with Spiritual Energy.

Given the physique of this deer, carrying an adult seemed to be no problem at all.

After a moment’s hesitation, Mo Qingyi stepped up and sat on the deer’s back. The deer stood up effortlessly.

Duanmu Zhe also climbed onto the back of the male deer next to her.

The deer carried the two of them, wobbling forward, and Mo Qingyi looked back at Duanmu Zhe with happiness, "Duanmu Xiaosi, take a picture for me."

"Sure." Duanmu Zhe took out his phone and snapped a bunch of photos in succession.

Their quiet voices spread throughout the entire valley.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from the sky.

"Qingyi, Qingyi."

"Mo Qingyi, will you marry me?"

The voice was quite peculiar, sounding like a child’s voice, yet also like it was emitted by a speech repeater, very stiff, and moreover, it kept repeating those two sentences, "Qingyi, Qingyi."

"Mo Qingyi, will you marry me?"

Mo Qingyi looked to the side with some confusion, glancing at Duanmu Zhe, "Is this also your doing?"

Duanmu Zhe too was completely baffled, his curiosity lifting his gaze into the sky, "It’s not me, I would say that sort of thing myself, why would I ask someone else to do it?"

Unfortunately, besides the towering trees, there was nothing else in mid-air, and aside from the crisp calls of birds, no other sounds could be heard. Just when they thought those strange sounds they heard earlier were merely an illusion.

"Could I have heard it wrong?" Mo Qingyi extended her pinky to dig into her ear.

Duanmu Zhe slightly furrowed his brow, then said, "But it can’t be that both of us heard it wrong, could it?"

Mo Qingyi averted her gaze, "But we really didn’t see anything, and neither did I feel any spiritual power fluctuations around here, could it be that we both experienced an auditory hallucination simultaneously?"

"Maybe." Duanmu Zhe also shifted his gaze away, his brow creasing slightly.

"Let’s go, my deer," Mo Qingyi urged, squeezing her legs together, and the deer started wobbling forward again.

There were many kinds of wild animals in the forest; Mo Qingyi saw monkeys, elephants, pythons... livelier than a wildlife park. Not just animals, the island was also rich in fruits.

Mangoes, lemons, and even watermelons, grapes...

It must be said, this was an island rich in resources.

Because some fruits were not in season, Mo Qingyi only picked grapes and watermelons. During the following time, they did not hear that strange voice again. Just as they were about to head toward the beach, that strange voice appeared once more.

Still the same two sentences, "Qingyi, Qingyi."

"Qingyi, will you marry me?"

Hearing this, Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe glanced at each other, then unanimously lifted their eyes towards the sky, but besides the towering trees, they saw nothing else.

However, both were now almost certain that this wasn’t some illusion, it was truly happening.

It’s just that the voice was a bit weird, somewhat cold and robotic, as if coming from a speech repeater.

Duanmu Zhe squinted his eyes, his voice low, "Who’s there, show yourself! Why skulk around!"

"Mo Qingyi, will you marry me?" the strange voice emerged once more.

"Who in the world are you?" Duanmu Zhe leapt off the deer, his eyes filled with caution.

The voice mimicked Duanmu Zhe’s words, "Who in the world, are you, divine?"

The voice was quite shrill, but fortunately not very loud, so it wasn’t too grating.

However, the way it spoke was very peculiar, apart from the phrase "Qingyi, marry me" which was said rather smoothly, the rest of the sentences were in disjointed sets of three words, making it very awkward. If one didn’t listen carefully, they might not understand what it meant,

A bit like a child who had just learned to speak.

Duanmu Zhe leapt onto a tree trunk, his gaze fixed on the sky, "Who are you, really? Why do you mimic what I say?"

"Why do you, mimic, what I say?"

"Interesting." Mo Qingyi also jumped off the deer, her eyes lifting to the canopy. After looking for a long time, she didn’t see anything out of the ordinary, yet indeed, the sound was coming from right above.

This was somewhat strange; what exactly was going on with this voice?

Before Mo Qingyi could recover from her surprise, the voice echoed in the air once more, "Quite interesting." The phrase was spoken with Mo Qingyi’s intonation—aside from the voice not quite matching, the imitation was nearly perfect.

It’s just that the voice was overly mechanical, entirely imitating others, and it sounded a bit stilted.

"You come down first," Mo Qingyi waved to Duanmu Zhe, then said, "Do you think this could be some sort of recording device? It doesn’t seem like anyone is around here."

Duanmu Zhe’s spiritual power was very profound, but even he did not know what lay behind this voice, and he didn’t sense any life force either.

Hearing Mo Qingyi say this, the voice suddenly became angry, exclaiming in rage, "You’re not, a person! You’re not, a person!"

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