Seeing Zheng Shirou emerge, Shen Yiru stepped forward to shield her. Liu Shuruai, surprised to find Zheng Shirou present, lowered his gaze and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Miss Zheng," he said. "I believe you heard what I just said. Perhaps it is for the best that you are here. If you will forgive my forwardness, may I ask if you have considered my proposal? If it is acceptable to you, I shall return home to make the necessary arrangements to formally ask for your hand. It would be my honor to relieve you of your troubles."
Zheng Shirou bit her lip and glanced at Shen Yiru, hesitating. Shen Yiru reached out and patted her shoulder. "There is no one else here now. Speak your heart."
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