Mr. CEO Wants to Renew Our Contract-Chapter 783: Deeply Rooted Feelings (228)

"Greetings, elder brother." The two of them said in unison as they saluted.

"How have you been spending your time in the mortal world recently?"

"Very well, I quite enjoy life in the mortal world," Jun Li answered truthfully.

"The Council Meeting of the Six Realms is approaching soon, and it is held every ten thousand years. Inevitably, the topic of forced marriage arises each time. I have previously promised you that I would not force you into marriage, and I intend to keep my word. However, to prevent other realms from proposing marriage alliances with you, after much consideration, I have decided on this arrangement: Yu will undertake a trial in the mortal world, and Li, you will guard the imperial tomb for three hundred years. That way, we can avoid the matter. What do you think of this plan?"

It seems very reasonable.

There’s no chance to argue against it.

Jun Li smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes, "Big brother, why go through all this trouble? Yu and I only wished to have autonomy over our marital decisions so that we could find true love. Life is so long; living with someone we do not fancy is truly bothersome. Had you not brought it up, I would have almost forgotten the date of the Council Meeting of the Six Realms. Over the years, you have never mentioned the matter of forced marriage; you truly consider our concerns as siblings, and we are deeply grateful. But we have grown up and are no longer children. As members of the Heavenly Clan, it is right for us to serve our clan, and we cannot continue to put you in a difficult position."

Seeing her unusual demeanor, the Heavenly King asked, "Oh? You agree to an arranged marriage now?"

"I could agree, but big brother, at least let me choose a man I find agreeable. I reserve the right to say no."

Seeing her agreement to the marriage proposal, the Heavenly King’s profound gaze narrowed, "Of course, there is a difference between genuinely disliking and purposely refusing. If you truly despise it, big brother naturally will not force you to agree."

The implication was clear; since she agreed to the marriage, she should not refuse all suitors out of hand. Jun Li and her brother understood this principle all too well.

"As for Yu..."

Jun Li hurriedly said, "I still hope that Yu can decide on his own marriage. If I cannot unite in marriage with the one I love, I at least hope Yu can. Following big brother’s wishes, let Yu go through a trial to lay low for a while - it’s only a matter of decades at most." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

The Heavenly King nodded in satisfaction, "If that’s the case, then let it be so."

After leaving Yunxiao Palace, Jun Yu, his expression somber, looked at his sister, "The Heavenly King clearly wants to continue suppressing us. This is just the first step since you awoke..."

"I know," Jun Li took his hand, "No matter what, your sister will do her utmost to ensure you can live the life you desire. Rest assured during your trials; it’s just a matter of decades. I will speak to the Netherworld King to shorten your time in the mortal world, hoping you can return sooner."

"Big sister, I’m worried about you."

"No need to worry." Jun Li led him on, her voice very faint, "Since father’s passing, in this world, we only have each other as family. Of the Heavenly King’s lineage, only Xiangyi with her straightforward and candid nature is somewhat close to us. Aside from her, which Goddess would want to be near us? For over two hundred thousand years, our existence in the Heavenly World as siblings has been anything but easy; only we know our struggles. From being looked down upon and treading carefully at first to now, where nobody dares belittle us, these years have witnessed attempts to eliminate us, but I’ve made them watch closely how we’ve survived. The battle with Hong Ying and the forces behind it—I am well aware. All debts, new and old, will eventually be settled in full."