Soft-centered strawberry cake

Chapter 7 Fear of being rejected by Ming Wei

The night had swallowed up the entire sunset, and it was getting late. The Pei father and son, not wanting to disturb Minghui's rest any longer, had already left the hospital.

In the back seat of a black sedan, Pei Jianhua turned his head slightly and looked at Pei Ming seriously, saying, "Pei Ming, this marriage with the Ming family is a hot potato. Have you thought it through?"

The driver, who was also Pei Ming's assistant, perked up his ears immediately upon hearing the word "marriage."

Holy crap, such an explosive thing happened in just one hour.
"I won't agree until I've thought it through." Pei Ming's tone was calm, making it impossible for Pei Jianhua to tell whether he was happy or worried.

“But you know nothing about the situation inside the Ming family company.” As a father, Pei Jianhua was still somewhat worried.

"You and Mom always nag me about why I haven't chosen a suitable person to marry yet. Now that I have, you're not satisfied?"

“It’s not that I’m dissatisfied! The Ming family’s family background and our relationship with the Pei family are enough to make the Ming family’s girl the most suitable daughter-in-law for the Pei family…”

Before Pei Jianhua could finish explaining the drawbacks, Pei Ming interrupted him, saying, "That's fine."

Knowing that further words were useless, Pei Jianhua withdrew his gaze from Pei Ming and turned to look at the scenery outside the window.

Since Pei Ming chose this path himself, he has no choice but to continue even if it's difficult.

Pei Ming also looked out the car window. The marriage he was talking about was only something he had agreed to. He didn't know how Ming Wei would react when she found out about it.

Will she refuse to marry me?
At this moment, Pei Ming was looking forward to seeing what kind of response Ming Wei would give. He hoped that Ming Wei would also agree to the marriage, but he was also afraid that Ming Wei would refuse.

No sooner had the Pei family father and son left than the Ming family siblings stepped into the ward.

Upon entering the ward, Ming Chengze noticed the gifts piled on the sofa. He casually asked, "Mom, when I went to pick up my sister, did anyone come to see Dad?"

Ming Wei hadn't seen Ming Hui all day, so she quickly went to his bedside and whispered a few words of greeting. Seeing that Ming Hui could nod and answer her questions, Ming Wei was overjoyed. Now, all four members of the Ming family were in the ward, and it was time to discuss something. Yan Jie glanced at Ming Hui and then softly called Ming Wei's name.

"You two sit down, I have something important to tell you."

Judging from Yan Jie's expression, this matter must be quite serious. The siblings thought that their father's condition had taken a turn for the worse, so they quickly sat down.

"Do you still remember Uncle Jianhua?"

"Mmm..." The siblings nodded repeatedly.

The siblings vaguely remember going to City C when they were little. Uncle Pei and Aunt Lan treated them very well, giving them whatever they wanted. The two families had a great time for several days.

"He was the one who came to see your father just now." Yan Jie kept her eyes on Ming Weiyi. She had thought about her daughter's marriage, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"Oh? Mom, why didn't you keep Uncle Pei a little longer? You could have at least let me treat him to a meal today." Ming Chengze looked regretful.

“The Pei family and the Ming family have a marriage agreement. It just so happens that your Uncle Pei came to Jiangcheng on business, and your father thought of this marriage agreement. Now the Ming family is unstable and urgently needs someone to stabilize the Ming Group for your father.”

Yan Jie's words were concise and to the point, and her gaze was fixed on Ming Weiyi's eyes, which made the siblings immediately understand whose marriage was being arranged.

"Dad, is this what you mean?" Ming Wei stared straight at Ming Hui. She understood everything, but she just wanted a definite answer from Ming Hui.

Minghui knew Ming Weiyi; she wouldn't willingly accept an arranged marriage. But Minghui was currently lying in a hospital bed and had no other choice. He nodded helplessly.

(End of this chapter)