Qi Jiu angrily jabbed his rice with his chopsticks, grumbling, "Even if it's an arranged marriage, it wouldn't go this far. I might not have a person I like now, but that doesn't mean I have to follow my family's arrangements."
"I've said it before, my wife, must be chosen by me. No one else can make that decision for me."
Ming Mei always thought Qi Jiu was a bit childish, but when he said this, she felt like her understanding of Qi Jiu was too shallow before.
Qi Jiu was very clear-headed. His choices, his path, his feelings, his life... He knew exactly what he wanted.
After reassessing Qi Jiu, Ming Mei said, "Well... perhaps you might develop feelings after marriage?"
Qi Jiu shook his head, "Maybe I might like her in the future, but I won't compromise now. This compromise implies that I have to yield to my family in many matters in the future. I don't want that."
Ming Mei glanced at Kang Chen, was his mood the same back then?
