"Your background? So what?" Yan Yincheng didn't care at all. In his opinion, it didn't matter whether she was the biological daughter of the Yuan family or not. He, Yan Yincheng, didn't need the family background of his partner to boost his status. It was the Yan family that couldn't do without him, not the other way around. He would never accept any arrangements from the Yan family. Otherwise, he wouldn't have remained unmarried until his death in his previous life.
"Since you've asked, I'll tell you the truth. My father has clearly stipulated that whoever gets married and has an heir first will be eligible to compete for the position of heir. Zixi, think about it. With my physical condition, if the family property falls into someone else's hands, will I have a good life in the second half of my life? But if you marry me, I'll have the qualification to compete. Of course, I won't treat you badly. After I inherit the family business, we can get divorced immediately, and I'll give you 20% of the shares. Yuan Xiaoxuan and Yuan Xiaoxu will inherit all my inheritance."
I have to say that the last condition he mentioned touched Xu Zixi.
She didn't have to fulfill the obligations of a wife. She could regain her single status after he inherited the family business, and the two kids would have the family property to inherit. No matter how she calculated, she wouldn't lose! Moreover, she was a very practical person who liked money, an external thing. Who wouldn't be happy to have more money?
However...
Sighing, she scratched her hair and said, "Although I really want to agree to you, but... my household register is still registered with my adoptive parents in Fengcheng. If I want to get married, I have to go back and get my household register before I can register with you."
Yan Yincheng had talked so much that he was already hoarse. Hearing this, he almost spat out blood in anger.
"This is even simpler. I can help you get your household register." He gritted his teeth and said. Isn't it just a household register? It's just a matter of his word!
"No!" Xu Zixi said very seriously, "I remember I said that I would go back to Fengcheng myself to get back what belongs to me, and of course, this includes my household register."
"Relying on you? When will that be?" Yan Yincheng had to take deep breaths to control his temper that was about to explode.
"One year. Give me at least one year!" Xu Zixi said.
"Too long! I can't wait that long." Yan Yincheng immediately refused.
At an impasse, the two stared at each other, creating a subtle confrontation in the study.
At this time, the voice of Aunt Li, the new maid in charge of the family's meals, suddenly came from outside the study:
"Miss, I've finished making breakfast today. I've also prepared a portion for Mr. Yin next door as you ordered. Do you want to take it to him or shall I?"
Xu Zixi was shocked and thought it was bad. She had woken up early in the morning and discussed the matter of "losing her virginity" after drinking with this man. She had completely forgotten that Aunt Li would come early in the morning to make breakfast for them. She didn't expect to be caught on the spot by this man!
Sure enough, after hearing this, Yan Yincheng's face immediately darkened. He gritted his teeth and questioned:
"Yuan! Xi! You'd better explain this to me. What's going on?!"
Outside, Aunt Li murmured, "Huh? Why is there a man's voice in the house?"
Miss Xu, who was not afraid of anything, was so ashamed at this moment that she really wanted to find a hole to drill into.
"I paid you five million, and this is how you treat me?" Lord Yan sneered. "You woman are really unreasonable!"
"I did hire a maid to take care of the family's meals, and I also planned to let her prepare your portion. But I swear that until last night's scallion oil noodles, I had always done everything myself! Really!" Xu Zixi raised her hand to swear. Then, remembering that he couldn't see, she put it down awkwardly.
"Otherwise, I'll return the money to you and pay you the liquidated damages. Will this do?" Xu Zixi quickly said, rummaging through her body for her phone, but found that she seemed to have left it in the living room.
She tried to explain, "I originally planned to explain it to you last night because I'm going to start work tomorrow. I won't be able to take care of the three meals of the two kids at home, let alone yours. Hiring a maid was a necessity. It really wasn't to cheat your five million."
"It's too late. Returning the money and explaining won't work." Yan Yincheng said coldly, "You'd better think about how to face my lawyer's letter."
Xu Zixi took a risk, closed her eyes, and said, "Get married, get married, get married. I'll marry you! But, I still say the same thing. I'll get back what belongs to me by myself. Without the household register, we'll get engaged first. After I go back to Fengcheng and get my household register, we'll go to register. Is this okay?"
This time, Yan Yincheng didn't rush to agree. He showed a thoughtful expression and didn't speak until a while later.
"You woman are full of tricks and are best at going back on your words. To avoid any long - drawn - out troubles, we'll get engaged today."
Xu Zixi said, "Sure, no problem."
Yan Yincheng: "Bring the two kids with us when we get engaged."
Xu Zixi nodded. "Sure, no problem."
Only then did Yan Yincheng nod in satisfaction. "We'd better not delay. Let's go."
Miss Xu couldn't help but murmur softly. She regretted agreeing to that stupid agreement in the first place. It was simply digging a hole for herself. She didn't notice that Yan Yincheng, who was following behind her, quietly curled his lips, showing a smile of success.
Xu Zixi opened the door of the study and was about to go out. When she looked up, she saw Mama Zhang, Aunt Li, Teacher Chen, and the two kids standing there, staring straight at her and Yan Yincheng.
"Miss, this is..." Aunt Li was just about to speak when Mama Zhang pinched her hard on the side and winked at her frantically. Aunt Li immediately realized that this was Mr. Yin next door. She quickly covered her mouth and didn't dare to say anything more.
Yan Yincheng laughed and said,
"Just in time. Since everyone is here, let's all be the witnesses of Zixi and my engagement."
In the bathroom.
"Pfft -" On the other end of the phone, after hearing Yan Yincheng's words, Wei Shu spat out all the water in his mouth, and something seemed to fall to the ground. "What? Engagement?! Third Master, your progress is too fast, isn't it?! What happened last night?!"
Afraid of being heard by the people outside, Yan Yincheng lowered his voice and said, "Cut the crap! Go and prepare quickly! This is the best opportunity to... to recognize the kids! Also, clean up the villa on the south side of the city. That's it. Bye!"
Yes, that's right. He did all this for the two kids, not because he wanted to tie the person to his side.
The blind Lord Yan didn't notice at all that his face in the mirror was beaming with joy.
Two hours later, in a private room named "Twin Branches" in Zhanjing International Hotel in Haicheng.
Xu Zixi and Yan Yincheng were sitting face - to - face at a table. Not far away, the two kids, Aunt Li, Mama Zhang, Teacher Chen, Wei Shu, and other bodyguards beside Yan Yincheng were sitting upright.
Yuan Xiaoxu scratched his ear, leaned over to Yuan Xiaoxuan, and whispered:
"Brother, what are Mommy and the grumpy uncle doing?"
Yuan Xiaoxuan put his finger to his lips and shushed. He was inexplicably a little excited inside and whispered:
"Be good, little brother. Mommy should be getting married to Uncle Yin!"
He knew that TV dramas wouldn't lie! After adults kiss, they're going to get married!
And in front.
"I'll state first that although I made a mistake first, women are naturally at a disadvantage in marriage, so I must fight for my due rights. Moreover, according to our previous agreement, we're only husband and wife in name. So before the engagement, we need to set three rules in advance. Brother Cheng, do you agree?"
Yan Yincheng said, "Sure, as long as it's within my acceptable range, you can set the conditions as you like."
Xu Zixi raised her finger: "Rule number one, I'm an independent person, not anyone's appendage. So I have full personal freedom, which includes freedom of movement, freedom of making friends, and freedom of money management. That is to say, if I want to go out to work and earn money, you can't stop me, interfere with me, or send someone to spy on me. Always give each other full respect. Similarly, I won't interfere with your freedom either."