Chapter 5: There's a Bug, Not Sure If I Should Talk About It!

Ye Li remained confused until she had taken her seat.

Fu Yanci went straight to Old Mrs. Fu after arriving at the banquet hall.

Not showing his face again, the banquet concluded.

Fu Garden's parking lot resembled an international luxury car exhibition, as vehicles roared out.

Before Ye Li could wait for Qin Chu's car, the Fu Family's butler came out to say that Old Mrs. Fu had something to tell her.

However, as soon as she stepped into the dining room and saw the tall figure in front of her, Ye Li's heartbeat skipped a beat.

"Uncle Fu…"

There was a barely noticeable tremble in her voice as Ye Li forced herself to calm down and sat opposite Fu Yanci, asking, "Grandma Fu, she…"

"It was me who asked for you to come."

Fu Yanci got straight to the point, "You and He Chen…"

"We have already broken off our engagement!"

Ye Li spoke softly, "My father passed away, my mother is in poor health, I make my own decisions. I've called off this marriage!"

"Fu Yanci!"

Thinking of her purpose for coming here today, Ye Li seemed to have made up her mind as she looked up at Fu Yanci, "Let's make a deal!"

Fu Yanci glanced over.

Looking right into the man's profound eyes, Ye Li took a deep breath and said, "You need a girlfriend to give Grandma Fu peace of mind and to clear those unspeakable rumors in Imperial City. And I need a billion to pay off the Ye Family's debt... I can cooperate unconditionally with you, focusing your time and energy on things you find worthwhile. Once you no longer need me, I'll leave immediately. During this time, I guarantee that I will be a qualified girlfriend!"

The girl tried to appear collected as she looked at him, but the redness of her ears betrayed her embarrassment and discomfort.

As if linking emotion with interest was a deplorable thing to do.

His gaze drifted from her face to the vast snow outside the window, and Fu Yanci's eyes paused slightly.

Ye Li waited a long time for Fu Yanci's response without success.

She then thought that maybe he had used Grandma Fu's name to keep her here just to teach her a lesson, not to allow her to act recklessly under the title of Mr. Zhou's future wife.

Ye Li was almost at her limit.

In the next instant, she heard the man's cold voice, "Fine!"

Ye Li suddenly looked up.

Only to see Fu Yanci frowning, "However, there is an issue..."

"By your logic, you become my girlfriend and accommodate all my requests unconditionally, and in return, I pay a billion. So, when is the value of that billion realized? In one month? Or…the moment I've just paid off the Ye Family's billion, will you then break up with me?"

"What a loss that would be for me, wouldn't it?"

???

I meant to say that I wouldn't initiate a breakup.

And I meant to say that I'm not that kind of person.

But words are not evidence.

Besides, even if I said so, he might not believe me.

Ye Li's mind went blank for a moment.

The man's expression was inscrutable, showing neither joy nor anger.

Only a fleeting glimmer in the depths of his eyes.

The next moment, he sat upright, his gaze heavy upon her.

"I have a suggestion!"

Fu Yanci's voice was grave, "Let's get married!"

Her heart raced up to her throat.

Ye Li's eyes widened.

Fu Yanci explained, "Once we're married, that billion of yours, I will consider a joint debt of the couple and pay it off without conditions. Divorce is obviously much harder than breaking up, and the decision will be in my hands, not yours. How about it?"

Ye Li stared blankly at Fu Yanci.

For a split second, Ye Li had an absurd illusion that today's matchmaking banquet was a trap set specifically for her.

But just as the thought surfaced, Ye Li decisively extinguished it.

That's Fu Yanci!

Fu Yanci setting a trap for her?

What a joke!

One look from him, and the ladies of the Imperial Capital's rich families would immediately fall at his feet, ready to come and go at his bidding.

If he didn't like those ladies, finding an ordinary girl with a clean background and easy to handle would be a piece of cake.

Not to mention that he wouldn't have to take on her billion-dollar debt.

Yet, against all odds, he said to her, "Let's get married!"

Blinking her eyes, she turned to look again at the snowy scene outside the window, making sure once more that she wasn't dreaming.

Ye Li raised her eyes to look at the man, "Fu Yanci... are you serious?"

The idea of marriage was magical.

Marrying Fu Yanci doubled the magic.

But as long as it could resolve the Ye Family's imminent crisis, she was willing to jump even into a fire pit.

"Stay at Fu Garden tonight and keep Grandma Fu company. Tomorrow, I'll come to pick you up!"

Without answering her question, the man dropped a sentence and got up to leave.

A dazzling array of delicious food was laid out before her, the scent and heat rose up together, leaving Ye Li constantly feeling like she was dreaming.

It was an ordinary evening.

But for Ye Li, it was destined to be a sleepless night.

She thought about the unbelievable experiences of the day.

She thought of Fu Yanci's distant and cold proposal, which was equally unbelievable.

Even more, she thought of the Ye Family, now falling apart.

If only Dad were still here, if only the Ye Family were still here... How nice that would be!

Tears soaked her pillow, Ye Li didn't even realize when she fell asleep.

When she woke up again, it was to the sound of knocking on the door.

Morning light was bright outside.

Opening the door, she found a cart with a set of brand-new clothes.

A white shirt.

Jeans.

An ankle-length down jacket.

All in her size.

Although she didn't know why he asked her to wait at Fu Garden, since she had agreed to his marriage proposal, she had to show the proper sincerity.

Ye Li quickly washed up, changed into her new clothes, and went downstairs.

Fu Yanci had already arrived.

They went to the dining room, one after the other.

They ate breakfast in silence opposite each other.

Ye Li set down her chopsticks, and a document was pushed in front of her.

A marriage agreement.

Duties: Ye Li shall fulfill all obligations of Mrs. Fu and enjoy all the rights that Mrs. Fu is entitled to blablabla.

Compensation: If Ye Li asks for a divorce, from the day of the proposition, she must repay a hundred million, and they will formally separate and divorce once the debt is paid off.

Ye Li's gaze faltered.

There was a bug, and she wasn't sure whether or not to speak up.

The document clearly stated that if she asked for a divorce, she would start paying back a hundred million from that day, and they would formally divorce once it was paid off.

But what if he was the one who proposed the divorce?

Or, what if she never brought up divorce at all?

Her heart thumped wildly, meeting the man's silent and watching gaze, Ye Li paused for a moment, then picked up the pen and signed her name.

Leaving the house, the Maybach headed straight for the city center.

"Did you bring your ID card?"

"I did... I brought it."

"What about your household registration book?"

"??? No."

The car drove straight to Qin Chu's house, got the household registration book, and facing Qin Chu's eyes brimming with question marks, Ye Li was just as confused.

Dropping a "I'll explain later," Ye Li turned and got back into the car.

The car drove off again, and Ye Li's phone began to ring incessantly.

A creditor called to say that the Ye Family's debt had been received, wishing her a smooth and prosperous future.

The hospital called to say that the industry experts they had hired were now all in place, her mother's illness would surely be cured soon, and they insisted she rest assured.

Even the court called to say that the procedures for the seized Ye Mansion had been completed, asking her to come by to sign some documents.

Turning her head to look at Fu Yanci, focused on driving, Ye Li felt truly grateful.

Before she could say "Thank you, Fu Yanci," the car came to a steady stop.

Looking up and seeing their destination, Ye Li's mouth half opened, and she just froze there.