Proposal???!!!!

Xia Family.

Living room... Hearing Ye Lingshuang’s words, Su Bai was slightly startled.

A mix of complex emotions suddenly welled up in his heart.

He realized—

Xia Qingyan’s mother, Ye Lingshuang, reacted differently from others when she learned he would be enfeoffed as a Great Emperor in three days.

For example, Long Zhenyu, the principal of Modu University, was shocked.

And beyond the shock, there was a subtle sense of distance.

Then there were Xia Xue and Su Xiaoya.

They... were equally shocked.

However, they didn't develop a sense of distance because of it.

Xia Xue didn't feel this distance towards him because he, Xia Xue, and Xia Qingyan shared some common secrets.

Overall... she was one of his own.

Moreover... Xia Xue... had once “dreamed” of... That One Creation Mother Goddess!

So, she had no awe for the so-called “Human Race Great Emperor.”

As for Su Xiaoya... *cough*!

She was so young... she probably didn't even know what a Great Emperor was, right?

In Su Xiaoya’s eyes, a Great Emperor might just be a very powerful person!

And her Brother Su Bai... had always been a very powerful person!

So... becoming Human Race Great Emperor?!

Would becoming a Great Emperor mean he was no longer her Brother Su Bai?

Whether he became an Emperor or not made no difference at all!

But... Ye Lingshuang was different; she wasn't overly surprised.

Nor did she show reverence.

Instead, Su Bai heard a hint of... concern in her words.

In other words... Ye Lingshuang was concerned about him!

Perhaps... in Ye Lingshuang’s eyes, Su Bai was merely a young Genius who had just Awakened his Talent, the same age as her daughter, right?

A teenager... Human Race... Great Emperor... Su Bai guessed correctly; to be honest, Ye Lingshuang truly couldn't discuss these two identities together; it felt incredibly incongruous!

However, although she didn't understand, she wouldn't be foolish enough to question it.

The decisions made by the Great Emperor Pavilion... had always been infallible.

Since the Great Emperor Pavilion made this decision, there must be a reason for it.

Su Bai took a deep breath, his gaze firm:

“Auntie Ye, you are right. Becoming the Human Race Great Emperor... indeed means not only honor but also many responsibilities and dangers. I have considered this problem, but since the Great Emperor Pavilion chose me, I believe this is fate's arrangement. I will do my utmost to bear this responsibility, to protect the Human Race, and to protect everything I cherish!”

Hearing this reply, a trace of relief flashed in Ye Lingshuang’s eyes.

She knew... this child... spoke truthfully.

This child, when faced with problems, tended to be single-minded.

His personality was very stubborn.

Once he set his mind on something, he would definitely strive to the end!

In retrospect, she might actually be the person in this Universe... who understood Su Bai the most, right?

In fact, ever since Xia Qingyan first met Su Bai when they were children, she had been secretly paying attention to Su Bai's every move.

From the old district of Jiang City... until Su Bai graduated from high school... it had probably been... more than ten years, right?

She had always been silently observing everything about Su Bai.

It was just that... Su Bai himself didn't know these things.

Ye Lingshuang nodded gently, her tone softening a few shades:

“Alas! Silly child... Auntie Ye is very relieved that you have such awareness. However, Auntie still wants to remind you, after becoming the Human Race Great Emperor, you will face not only external enemies but also many pressures and challenges from within our Human Race.”

“Our Human Race... is not entirely a monolithic entity.”

“You... haven't reached Level 1000 yet, have you?!”

Su Bai was silent for a moment, then nodded firmly:

“Auntie, I understand your concerns. But no matter how many difficulties lie ahead, I will face them head-on. And...” He paused, his gaze gently turning towards the kitchen, his voice low yet firm, “I also have someone I want to protect. For her, I am willing to bear everything!”

Ye Lingshuang followed Su Bai’s gaze towards the kitchen, a slight smile playing on her lips, revealing a knowing expression:

“Su Bai, the ‘her’ you speak of, refers to my Yan Yan, doesn't it?”

Exposed directly by Ye Lingshuang, a blush involuntarily crept onto Su Bai's face, but he didn't shy away, nodding openly:

“Yes! It is... Auntie Ye, Yan Yan and I... our feelings for each other have surpassed ordinary friendship. My visit this time, besides seeing you, actually has another important purpose.”

Ye Lingshuang raised an eyebrow, a hint of teasing in her tone:

“Oh? Another purpose?! Tell me! What purpose? You aren't... trying to get Auntie to agree to you two being together, are you?”

After a moment's thought, Su Bai, without blushing or a racing heart, solemnly said:

“Yes! Auntie Ye, you guessed correctly. This young man came here this time... indeed to seek your approval. The feelings between Yan Yan and me are sincere, and I hope to walk this path with her. Moreover, I also hope... to propose to Yan Yan at the Emperor Enfeoffment Ceremony!”

Su Bai didn't hide anything; he stated it directly.

He felt that although he had always wanted to give Xia Qingyan a surprise, for something as important as a proposal, especially proposing at the Emperor Enfeoffment Ceremony, it was better to inform Ye Lingshuang beforehand.

Otherwise... if Xia Qingyan refused at that time... then it wouldn't just be a simple rejected proposal!

By that time, Su Bai would be a Great Emperor!

A Great Emperor’s proposal being rejected... Heh heh!

If those guys in the Universe found out... the entire Human Race would probably be ridiculed!

So, it was better to give a heads-up and test the waters first.

This way, even if he were rejected, he would have a fallback.

Although, generally speaking, it was impossible to be rejected... after all, he and Xia Qingyan had already... but, looking at Xia Qingyan’s behavior recently... he really was a bit unsure!!!

⚆_⚆?!

Proposal?!

Ye Lingshuang’s eyes flashed with surprise when she heard Su Bai's words.

But she quickly regained her composure.

She took a small sip of tea and slowly said:

“Su Bai, Auntie understands your intentions... However, Yan Yan is my biological daughter, and she is more important than Auntie's life.”

“Her happiness... to Auntie, is the most important thing.”

“Can you... promise that no matter what happens in the future, no matter what you encounter, you will always cherish her and stay by her side?!”

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