The Western L City, the Manor of the Mu family.
Late into the night, the house still glows brightly.
The old patriarch of the Mu family lies on the sickbed, his body increasingly frail.
As autumn sets in, the bitter chill takes its toll, causing him to cough up blood.
Now, he weakly leans against his bed, gazing at the well-dressed man next to him, "Xi Bo, are you willing to accept what I have just proposed?"
This year Yan Xi Bo is 27, an orphan abandoned by his parents at a young orphanage who was later adopted by the old Mu patriarch, and raised alongside his granddaughter.
Upon graduating, he joined the Mu Group and stayed by the old patriarch’s side. He served as the chief executive officer of the company, and was also the most trusted person of the old patriarch.
Even if it were to repay a favor, he would never refuse any request from the old patriarch.
"Grandfather Mu, I agree to marry Le Le."
Mu Le Le, now 23 years old, is the only child of the Mu Group, a high-spirited heiress, known for her arrogant character.
In the western kingdom, no one is unaware of this young miss.
The old patriarch lavished his granddaughter with unconditional doting and protection, since she was the only child of the Mu family, causing her to turn unruly and spoilt.
After graduating from university, she spent her days idly, always causing some kind of trouble when she went out.
This troubled the old patriarch greatly.
Yan Xi Bo leaned back into the chair. Reflecting on the girl who was about to become his wife, a fleeting emotion appeared in his eyes, and he said in a calm tone, “Yet, she is unwilling to marry me.”
Old Master Mu asserted, "If you want, I have a way to make her agree to marry you."
The prodigal daughter Mu Lele of the Mu family has returned home. Petite and slender, she possesses a pair of vivacious eyes that captivate attention.
Brought up in the lap of luxury, her demeanor resembles that of a princess - sophisticated but also embodying a princess' temperament.
She entered the living room, carelessly swinging her handbag and humming a tune.
The butler has been waiting for a long time, "Miss Mu, your grandfather is looking for you."
"My grandpa hasn't gone to bed yet? It's unhealthy to sleep late. This old man knows nothing about keeping good health. How can he stay up late like us young people?" Mu Lele rapidly rambled about her beloved grandfather.
Opening the door, she presented a delightful face, "Good evening, my dearest grandpa."
Mu Lele was highly skilled at persuading others. With an enchanting face that could deceive many and witty remarks that left others disoriented.
Whenever she faced a lecture from Old Master Mu, she'd transform the situation favorably with her godlike "speech" that eradicated Master Mu's anger.
"Come in."
As Mu Lele entered her grandfather's bedroom, she noticed Yan Xibai standing beside her grandfather again, which instantly soured her mood.
She covertly rolled her eyes.
Yan Xibai was well aware that Miss Mu had prejudices against him. So, he prepared for some verbal onslaught.
"Lele, would you marry Xibai?"
Mu Lele was shocked for three seconds, "What nonsense? Who am I getting married to?"
Elder Mu coughed, reiterating, "You, are getting married to, Yan Xibo."
"Nonsense! I'm not marrying him. Grandfather, have you lost your mind? Now I suspect you are his real grandfather, you've handed him the position of the company's president, and now you want to give him your precious granddaughter as well? Why don't you give yourself to him? If someone has to marry, you marry. I'm in the prime of my youth, I'm not marrying him."
Elder Mu, angered by her remarks, started to cough violently, "Are you aggrieved by marrying Xibo?"
"His status is not worthy of me," Mu Lele arrogantly turned her head, her beautiful face full of defiance.
"I think it's the other way round. In which sense is he inferior to you? His learning, abilities, and character are a hundred times better than yours, it's you who is not up to him."
Elder Mu's dismissive words irritated Mu Lele. She pointed at Yan Xibo in excitement and said: "How can someone with his status be worthy of me? After all, I'm the young miss of the Mu family and he's just a worker for our family."
Elder Mu got so upset that he started to shake. He covered his chest, coughing so hard he was about to vomit.
Yan Xibo quickly handed Elder Mu a tissue.
When the tissue was taken away, the old man actually coughed up blood!
Seeing the bright red blood, Mu Lele immediately became nervous, finally realizing the seriousness of the situation.
In this world, she only had her grandfather.
She pushed Yan Xibo aside and with a habitual movement, she threw her shoulder bag into Yan Xibo's arms. Yan Xibo, already accustomed to this capricious young miss, caught it deftly, naturally holding it in his hand.
Sitting by the bed, Mu Lele patted her grandfather's back in fear. Unconsciously, tears began to stream down her face. She wept, "Grandfather, please don't scare me. The fortune teller said you could live to 108, you shouldn't be coughing blood."
As she saw her grandfather coughing blood again, Mu Lele was so frightened she started to cry loudly. "What should I do, Grandfather? Please stop coughing up blood. I'm afraid you'll die. Grandfather, please stop coughing," she sobbed.
The butler suggested, "Miss, in our family there's an old saying that a joyous event should be held in a family where someone is critically ill to change the fortune."
Mule Lele abruptly stopped her weeping, her voice full of sobs, "But, but I'm afraid that finding another companion for my grandpa would burst my granny's coffin lid open."
"Puff" Mr. Mu couldn't contain himself and spat out blood, which splattered all over the floor.
The blood stained the shiny leather shoes of Yan Xibai.
Even Yan Xibai, who was usually so calm, was almost made to laugh by her comment.
Mr. Mu looked at his granddaughter, "It's you who is going to marry Xibai to bring me luck, not me marrying a new wife."
He almost died from his granddaughter's words.
"Woohoo, Grandpa, I don't want to sacrifice my happiness for your sake."
Mr. Mu continued to cough.
In the following days, Mule Lele was afraid to leave. Whenever she refused to marry someone, Mr. Mu would cough up blood, and even fainted once because of it.
Mule Lele pouted, begrudgingly agreeing, "I'll marry then, just stop coughing up blood, grandpa."
...
Ever since Mule Lele agreed to marry, Mr. Mu's health had been improving day by day.
Two months later, the wedding day arrived.
As Mule Lele sat in the bridal room, being pampered and having her make-up done, she propped her chin on her hands, displaying a look of contempt when she thought of the man she was about to marry.
Since the day she was born, there was a boy, five years her senior, always by her side, dictating what she could and couldn't do.
Even her grandfather would criticize her, saying, "Le Le, you should learn from Yan Xi Bo. You ranked last again this year, while Xi Bo is the top of the entire school."
When they were in school, every love letter he ever sent was passed through her hands.
Mu Le Le broke ties with Yan Xi Bo during her middle school years, when she found out that all her friends only associated with her because of Yan Xi Bo.
For all these reasons, she could not respect this man, her just-married husband, who had grown up with her, living in her house.
"The groom has come to fetch the bride, quickly scatter the candies."
The loud cheers from the entrance, followed by the sound of firecrackers.
Crowded by the guests, Yan Xi Bo stepped into the grand hall of Mu's house. With roses in his hands, he headed to the bride's room.
As the door opened, it seemed as if a beam of light poured in.
The dazzling light made it hard for others to keep their eyes open, but he simply couldn't bear to close his.
Standing by the foot of the bed was a girl, as pure white as a princess - the girl he had accompanied since childhood.
Her beauty was mesmerizing, like the most dazzling pearl in the world. She was more delicate than the roses in his hand, more beautiful than anything else in the world.
Yan Xi Bo's hand tightened, and he approached Mu Le Le, dressed in a wedding gown.
Yan Xi Bo was the noble young master of the West Kingdom, sought after by everyone.
His cheeks were cold and firm, his phoenix eyes deep. His 187 cm tall frame could perfectly envelop the petite body of Mu Le Le.
Women were captivated by his looks, whereas men respected his capabilities.
People often said that Old Master Mu had far-sighted vision, as he adopted this potential stock of a boy more than twenty years ago.
Under Yan Xibai's management, the Mu Group advanced to a new level.
The financial crisis bankrupted thousands of companies, yet only the Mu Group, under Yan Xibai's control, broke through the restraint and jumped up to become the richest man in the Western Region.
Others envied him, indeed, the best things always remain to oneself.
On the other hand, everyone thought Mu Lele was not good enough for him. How could Yan Xibai marry her - a woman of arrogant and domineering nature, who stirs up trouble and possesses a bad disposition?
