The Temptation of CEO's Pregnant Ex-Wife
Chapter 368: He Ye Proposes Marriage

Chapter 368: Chapter 368: He Ye Proposes Marriage

He Mingzhu offered some pretty good terms. If He Ye agreed to join, just as Yu Shuhua had said, the prospects would indeed be bright.

But the future development of the studio would have to go through the senior management’s decisions, and freedom would be gone.

"It’s okay." He Ye comforted, "I’ll figure something out."

"Have I heard they are tight on funding?" Cheng Zhiwei asked tactfully.

For the studio to develop, money is absolutely essential.

Moreover, He Mingzhu had not only caused several advertising companies to suddenly breach their contracts, but even those that had previously cooperated were testing the limits.

Soon, the money would not be able to circulate, and the studio would have to close down.

"We can hold out for half a month." He Ye rubbed his forehead, picked up the agreement, and tossed it aside, "I won’t agree to her terms."

Unable to get what she wanted from He Ye, He Mingzhu revealed her fangs.

Where was any sibling affection?

"She’s determined," Cheng Zhiwei tapped the table, "or maybe it’s because of me that she’s targeting you."

"I don’t care," He Ye said crisply, "I’ve made dinner plans tonight; I should secure a new collaboration."

"I still have some money I can lend you to tide you over," offered Cheng Zhiwei.

When she divorced, Zhou Lin had given her a substantial settlement.

She hadn’t touched that money, but now she was willing to help He Ye through hard times.

He Ye didn’t take it.

He had his principles.

"Think of it as a loan from me; once the studio is through this tough time, you can pay me back," Cheng Zhiwei said.

She added, "If you still think it’s not appropriate, you can write me an IOU."

At times like this, face didn’t matter.

With pursed lips, He Ye eventually accepted the condition.

"Then I’ll write you an IOU."

They even agreed on a specific interest rate.

Cheng Zhiwei agreed.

He Ye breathed a sigh of relief, hugged Cheng Zhiwei tightly, and solemnly promised, "Zhiwei, we will definitely keep the studio going."

"Mm, we will definitely get through this," Cheng Zhiwei responded to his hug.

The studio would continue to improve.

"Big Brother He?" someone suddenly pushed open the door of the office, Wen Yi’s voice came through, then suddenly went silent.

She was startled.

Cheng Zhiwei reacted first, stepping out of He Ye’s embrace.

Looking somewhat embarrassed, Wen Yi said, "Sorry, I didn’t know you were both here."

He Ye looked over indifferently, "What’s up?"

Wen Yi stuck out her tongue, walked in, and said, "I heard a lot of companies stopped their collaboration with you, so I came to ask if you need any help."

Her words were frank but full of concern.

"No need, I can manage," He Ye declined.

Wen Yi glanced at Cheng Zhiwei and whispered, "If you need help, do tell me. I will definitely help if I can."

"Regarding the He family..."

"I said no need," He Ye interrupted Wen Yi sternly.

Wen Yi got a shock, her cheeks visibly reddened, and she said unhappily, "Fine then, no need to be so fierce."

"He can handle it," Cheng Zhiwei spoke up for He Ye.

She then received a phone call and stepped out.

Wen Yi walked over, rolled her eyes, but insisted, "Big Brother He, I really want to help."

He Ye said gravely, "I know, but Wen Yi, I can’t accept your help."

Wen Yi looked upset, "Do you look down on me?"

"No."

"Then why won’t you accept it?"

"I’m planning to propose to Zhiwei."

This sentence turned Wen Yi pale; she clenched her lips, managing a strained smile after a while, "Is that so? When?"

"This Saturday," He Ye had already arranged everything.

Knowing what had happened to Cheng Zhiwei, he decided to give her a home.

He wanted to tell Cheng Zhiwei that she could rely on him.

"That’s nice," Wen Yi muttered distractedly, clenching her teeth as she turned to leave.

Just then, Cheng Zhiwei arrived, looking surprised, "Did he scold you?"

Why had her complexion suddenly turned so poor?

Wen Yi wanted to mention He Ye’s proposal; she knew well that if she did, Cheng Zhiwei wouldn’t agree, or at least wouldn’t agree immediately.

But the words were swallowed back.

"Nothing, I just remembered I have something very important to do," Wen Yi left in a hurry.

Cheng Zhiwei entered the office, and He Ye asked her to have dinner together on Saturday.

They had both been too busy recently to spend time alone.

Cheng Zhiwei agreed.

He Ye breathed a sigh of relief; he had planned the proposal for Saturday and his only fear was that Cheng Zhiwei would refuse.

Now, it was perfect.

...

Yu Shuhua, after having been chastised by He Ye last time, felt somewhat aggrieved.

Since then, she had been very quiet, avoiding He Mingzhu’s invitations whenever possible.

She still respected He Ye’s choices.

She had just finished dinner when she received a call from He Mingzhu.

He Mingzhu congratulated her with a laugh.

Yu Shuhua thought He Ye had agreed to join the He Family Company and was very pleased.

But then He Mingzhu added, "I heard that on Saturday, He Ye is going to propose to Cheng Zhiwei."

"What? A proposal?" Yu Shuhua was stunned.

He Ye was involved with Cheng Zhiwei, but a proposal? So soon?

What was he thinking?

He Mingzhu detected the surprise in Yu Shuhua’s tone and was very satisfied as she continued, "Actually, I thought about it, and since He Ye likes her, and Cheng Zhiwei isn’t too bad, I was thinking of supporting them, only to find out that Cheng Zhiwei has become an orphan without parents."

Tonight’s news was absolutely explosive; Yu Shuhua was flabbergasted and couldn’t respond immediately, "How did she become an orphan again?"

He Mingzhu shared everything she knew, which wasn’t a secret as she had been keeping an eye on Cheng Zhiwei, so she was well aware of her circumstances.

Yu Shuhua already looked down on Cheng Zhiwei, and this just added insult to injury.

"Pah, an orphan trying to climb up the social ladder, she must be out of her mind."

"What can we do if He Ye likes her?" He Mingzhu sighed deeply, "I was planning for him to stay in the company for a few months, then introduce him to some suitable girlfriends, but who knew he’d actually decide to propose to Cheng Zhiwei."

Yu Shuhua was furious, "He better not."

"But we can’t decide for Xiao Ye. We’d better just accept it quietly," He Mingzhu sighed deliberately, "He’s enchanted by Cheng Zhiwei and won’t listen."

"I absolutely won’t let Cheng Zhiwei succeed. Don’t worry, Mingzhu, I’ll handle his affairs and won’t let you and your brother drift apart."

She spoke decisively, determined to thwart this, refusing to accept Cheng Zhiwei.

Saturday night.

Cheng Zhiwei went to the restaurant at the agreed time.

Just as she walked up to the entrance, she was handed a rose.

Its fiery color was invigorating.

Cheng Zhiwei didn’t think much of it and continued inside, meeting more people offering roses.

Her heart skipped a beat, a premonition forming within her.