They All Want to Be My Female Lead v7c12

12 A Marriage Proposal to Beautiful Master

With a ripple of spatial energy, Yan Zhen appeared on the altar. Before his vision cleared, he heard Beautiful Master’s voice: “…Don’t worry, Instructor Yu Xuan, Zhen’er is here.”

Yan Zhen focused and saw Beautiful Master meditating as usual, while Instructor Yu Xuan rushed towards him.

“Yan Zhen! Are you alright?”

She checked him over, clearly worried that his reckless younger aunt had hurt him.

Yan Zhen shook his head. “I’m fine, Instructor. The Dean and Head Instructor wouldn’t actually hurt me.”

“My aunt wouldn’t, but my younger aunt might.” Instructor Yu Xuan sighed. “She can be impulsive and reckless sometimes.”

Yan Zhen inwardly agreed. The Dean was the most talented of the three Yu sisters but also the most impulsive, almost like a “berserker.” The Yu family relied heavily on her two older sisters.

“My aunt said she would assess my mother’s attitude first, then arrange for us to meet.”

Hearing him refer to Shui Bailan as “aunt” and Yu Qing as “mother,” Instructor Yu Xuan’s heart swelled with happiness and shyness, feeling that everything was worth it. Then, she suddenly realized something and exclaimed, “Wait, Yan Zhen, are you… going to meet my mother with me?”

“Yes,” Yan Zhen said seriously. “Otherwise, if you go back alone, you’ll definitely be punished.”

“But…”

“No buts! I’ll do everything I can to protect the people I love. I won’t allow anyone to harm you, even if they’re your family.”

Yan Zhen’s firm words almost melted Instructor Yu Xuan’s heart. She gazed at him lovingly.

“Okay, I’ll listen to you~”

“—Ahem!”

A cough broke the intimate atmosphere, bringing them back to reality. Instructor Yu Xuan blushed, and Yan Zhen scratched his head awkwardly.

Chen Xi’s expression and tone were calm. “Instructor Yu Xuan, if there’s nothing else, you should leave.”

Before Instructor Yu Xuan could respond, Chen Xi teleported her out.

“Come here, Zhen’er.”

Yan Zhen’s scalp tingled, but he obediently walked over and knelt before Beautiful Master, curling up into a ball.

“Master, let me explain…”

Chen Xi said impassively, “Explain in Master’s arms.”

Huh? Yan Zhen was stunned, then he felt a force pulling him into Beautiful Master’s embrace, his face buried in her ample bosom.

The familiar softness and fragrance didn’t calm him but made him even more nervous.

Yan Zhen tried to look up at Beautiful Master’s expression, but she pushed his face back against her cleavage.

“Master…”

“Speak. Master is listening.”

Yan Zhen felt Beautiful Master’s arms around his waist, one hand holding the back of his head, as if restraining him for punishment.

He didn’t dare to move, nestling against her chest, and confessed, “Instructor Yu Xuan and I are together.”

Chen Xi gently stroked his hair. “Since when?”

“We officially confirmed our relationship after returning from the desert.”

“So, you were already… close before you left?”

“Mm-hmm.”

Chen Xi fell silent.

Yan Zhen swallowed nervously. After a while, Beautiful Master asked, “Did you initiate it, or did she?”

Yan Zhen blinked. “Instructor Yu Xuan has always taken care of me. I initially thought it was just her being a caring instructor, but gradually, I realized it was more than that…”

“Then why did you accept her feelings?” Chen Xi’s voice was tinged with sadness. “Is Master not good enough?”

“No, Master is wonderful. It’s me… I’m too greedy.” Yan Zhen nuzzled against her soft breasts and confessed, “Even though I have such a wonderful Master, I couldn’t resist Instructor’s gentleness. I’m not a good disciple. I’ve disappointed you, Master. I’m sorry.”

Hearing her precious disciple’s self-reproach, Chen Xi’s heart softened. She gently cupped his face.

“Master doesn’t allow you to talk about yourself like that. No matter what, you’re Master’s best disciple, my greatest pride. You’re my only disciple, and I also want to be your only one. Do you understand?”

Yan Zhen looked at Beautiful Master’s exquisite face, seeing the affection in her eyes.

“Master…”

“Master isn’t blaming you, but… I also have selfish desires.” Chen Xi bit her lip and said shyly, “I want to hold a unique place in your heart, a place no one else can compare to, whether it’s Yun Xiu, Jiu Youyue, the Serpent Queen, or Yu Xuan. They all have to come second. Master will always be first.”

“Master is the first in my heart!” With sudden courage, Yan Zhen wrapped his arms around Beautiful Master’s slender waist, a stubborn look on his blushing face. “Master is not only my teacher, but also my first love and the one who took my virginity. You’re also… my dual cultivation partner. I wouldn’t have grown this strong without you, Master. You’re the most important person to me!”

Chen Xi’s heart was deeply touched.

“Zhen’er, are you telling the truth? About the first love and all…”

“Yes. Master is so beautiful. I was captivated by you the moment I saw you. Then, not only did you accept me as your disciple and teach me Mystic Skills, but you even sacrificed yourself to help me refine the Extreme Flame, always so gentle and caring. I’ve liked you for a long time, Master.”

“Zhen’er~”

After a pause, Yan Zhen whispered, “I want to marry Master in the future. Will you agree?”

“Eh? Zhen’er, w-what did you say?” Chen Xi’s eyes widened in surprise, then with joy. “Master didn’t hear clearly. Could you say that again?”

Yan Zhen repeated shyly, “I-I just… want Master to be my Dao companion, to be with you forever, officially.”

Chen Xi gasped, tears of joy welling up in her eyes. Finally, the words she had longed to hear in her previous life, he had finally said them.

Unable to contain her smile, she asked, her voice filled with happiness and shyness, “Zhen’er, are you proposing to Master?”

Yan Zhen blushed deeply but nodded, looking at Beautiful Master expectantly, awaiting her answer.

“Aren’t you afraid of what others will say? Aren’t you afraid that Yun Xiu and the others won’t accept it?”

“I’m not afraid. Nothing is more important than Master.”

Chen Xi giggled, covering her mouth, losing her usual composure.

Yan Zhen’s heart began to race, worried that she might reject him.

“Master… mm?”

Just as he looked up, Beautiful Master kissed him.