The flirtatious girl is done flirting; Mr. He is now obsessed with her.

"Thank you."

Bai Yishu wrapped her arms around He Yunshen's waist and hugged him tightly. She thanked him for helping the Bai family and for his unwavering support.

Life decades from now seems a bit distant to Bai Yishu; she only wants to embrace the present and the man in front of her who constantly brings her surprises, touches her heart, and helps her.

He Yun Shen's body trembled slightly, and his arms tightened instinctively as he buried his face in her neck to hide his slightly reddened eyes.

"Fool, why are you thanking me?"

The lights of the tall buildings outside the window were all turned off one by one. Bai Yishu realized that it was getting late and slowly released He Yunshen.

"It's late, I should go home."

A hint of reluctance flashed in He Yun Shen's eyes, but he was also afraid of pushing her too hard and making her uncomfortable.

"Okay, I'll take you."

After getting into the car, He Yun Shen sat next to Bai Yi Shu, his gaze fixed on her, unwilling to look away.

"Let me know when you get home so I can relax."

"Okay."

Bai Yishu nodded. She was actually reluctant to break up with him, but she still felt it was better to tell her parents about the proposal first.

Upon arriving at the Bai family's gate, He Yunshen watched her walk into the villa, only slowly turning his gaze away after the gate closed.

Bai Yishu walked into the house and saw her parents sitting together on the sofa, talking about something. Their expressions seemed somewhat solemn.

Thinking she wanted to surprise them, she deliberately walked up to them before showing them the diamond ring.

"Mom and Dad, look!"

Mr. and Mrs. Bai looked up at the same time when they heard her voice, and were instantly attracted by the diamond ring on her hand. Mrs. Bai was the first to widen her eyes and cover her mouth.

"Yi Shu, this is...?"

Her voice trembled with excitement, and her eyes sparkled with surprise. Mr. Bai also stood up from the sofa, a look of astonishment on his face.

Bai Yishu said with a grin, "He Yun Shen proposed to me."

Bai's mother's eyes instantly reddened. She immediately stood up, took Bai Yishu's hand, and carefully examined the diamond ring, her voice choked with emotion.

"That's wonderful, Yi Shu! This ring is really beautiful. That young man from the He family is quite thoughtful."

She turned to look at her father, her eyes glistening with tears.

"Look, our daughter is getting married."

Mr. Bai's expression was complicated. After a moment of silence, he spoke.

"He Yun Shen...he proposed to you, and you said yes?"

Seeing Bai Yishu nod, Bai's mother burst into tears of joy and hugged her tightly.

"Mom is so happy for you!"

She gently stroked Bai Yishu's hair, calmed herself down, and reluctantly let go.

"But you've made a decision so quickly? Yi Shu, are you really sure?"

Although there was doubt in Bai's mother's eyes, there was more blessing than doubt. Bai's father stood silently to the side, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

Seeing her father's lukewarm reaction, Bai Yishu couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong, Dad?"

Mr. Bai was taken aback when he heard this. He looked up at her, sighed softly, walked to his daughter, and his gaze fell on the diamond ring on her hand.

"It's nothing. Now that you've made up your mind, Dad just hopes you can be happy."

The father's tone was somewhat heavy, and after hesitating for a moment, he still spoke up to give his advice.

"He Yun Shen... although he was able to help the Bai family overcome their difficulties, he is a cunning and unpredictable person. You must be extra careful in the future, understand?"

Bai's mother gently tugged at Bai's father's sleeve, signaling him to stop talking.

Seeing their strange behavior, Bai Yishu's suspicions deepened.

"Dad, what do you mean by that?"

"Dad is just worried about you."

Mr. Bai's expression was somber. He paused, his eyes filled with helplessness and worry.

"Do you understand what it means that He Yun Shen has invested in the Bai family and become a major shareholder?"

Bai's mother looked reluctant and gently advised, "Yi Shu has already accepted the proposal, why bring this up now..."

Mr. Bai interrupted her and continued, "I don't want you to suffer in the future. He Yun Shen is not a simple person, and I'm afraid you won't be able to handle him."

A sense of unease welled up in Bai Yishu's heart. She knew her father wouldn't say these things without reason, and she increasingly felt that there was more to the story.

"Dad, is there something you haven't told me?"

Mr. Bai's body stiffened, his eyes darting around, and after a long silence, he seemed to have made up his mind.

"Yi Shu, come and sit down, Dad has something to tell you."

Mr. Bai took a deep breath, his expression turning serious again.

"He Yun Shen's condition for helping the Bai family... is that I marry you to him."

Mr. Bai paused for a moment, secretly observing her reaction, his eyes filled with guilt.

"My father had no other choice but to agree."

Bai's mother wiped away her tears.

"Yi Shu, your father and mother are so sorry, but we really have no other choice."

Bai Yishu was so shocked that she couldn't speak for a long time, and her whole body felt cold as if she were soaking in ice water.

"He said that? When did it happen?"

Mr. Bai dared not meet her gaze, staring down at his hands, his voice hoarse.

"On the very day he came to see me at the hospital, he said that if I agreed to marry you to him, he would invest in resolving the Bai family's crisis."

Bai Yishu's face turned deathly pale. She couldn't believe that the man who had been so gentle in front of her just a moment ago would do such a thing behind her back.

"How could this happen..."

Bai's mother looked at her with heartache, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Yi Shu, don't be sad. Although He Yun Shen's methods are a bit harsh, he genuinely likes you. Mom believes he will treat you well. Besides, you've already accepted his proposal, so maybe it's fate."

Bai Yishu recalled the day He Yunshen told her to avoid him at the hospital; it turned out that he had planned everything all along that day.

Mr. and Mrs. Bai exchanged a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes. Mr. Bai's brows were furrowed, and his tone was anxious.

"Yi Shu, if you're not willing, even if it costs me my old life, I won't let He Yun Shen force you!"

He was about to stand up when he started coughing due to his emotional state.

"Dad, please don't get agitated."

Bai Yishu got up and helped her father sit down, her eyes as calm as a still pond.

Mr. Bai waved his hand to indicate that he was alright, his eyes reddening as he gazed at her.

"Dad just didn't want you to feel like you were traded away. He Yun Shen came to see me that day, and I didn't want to agree, but the Bai family..."

Mr. Bai's voice choked with emotion. He paused, as if he had used all his strength to squeeze out the rest of his words.

"Dad can't just stand by and watch the Bai family be ruined in my hands, and I can't let you suffer along with them."

Bai Yishu suddenly remembered what her father had said earlier, and looked up to ask, "How many shares did he acquire when he invested in Bai's company?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Bai's expression darkened considerably. After a moment of silence, he spoke with difficulty.

"Fifty-one percent."

His voice was so low it was almost inaudible, filled with deep helplessness and bitterness.

"After He Yunshen invested, he became the major shareholder of Bai's... Dad knew what that meant, but at the time, Dad had no other choice."