Chapter 3:flash marriage

Zhou Ruobing's brows knitted tightly, and tears welled up in her eyes. Seeing that Grandpa was struggling to get out of the sickbed again, she nodded hurriedly. "Grandpa, I promise. I'll go and get the marriage certificate with him right away!"

Zhou Xiaotian slowly closed his eyes and slumped back onto the sickbed, remaining silent.

"Grandpa..."

"Dad!" Both Zhou Ruobing and her mother, Liu Hongxia, wore anxious expressions, extremely worried.

After a dozen seconds, Zhou Xiaotian opened his eyes slowly. He said weakly, "My dear granddaughter, go and get the marriage certificate now. I won't be able to rest in peace if I don't see it!"

Tears streaming down her face, Zhou Ruobing nodded heavily and turned to walk out of the ward quickly.

Liu Hongxia followed her out immediately and comforted her softly. "Bingbing, you've seen your grandpa's condition. Just endure it for now."

…

Outside the magnificent mansion in Beverly Hills, Ye Long's phone rang suddenly. It was his mother, Su Rou. As soon as he answered, a torrent of scolding came through.

"Son, how old are you? Are you going to stay single forever?

That guy next door, who's about your age, his kid is almost in elementary school!

Why are you so disappointing? You're really going to make me sick…"

After Su Rou had vented her anger, Ye Long comforted her patiently. "Mom, I'll be more careful next time. I'll try my best to succeed in my next blind date."

"Next time? How many times has it been? There won't be a next time!

The whole social circle is laughing at us behind our backs. I'm so ashamed to go out and face people!

Anyway, if you don't bring a girlfriend home, don't you dare come back!"

Su Rou hung up the phone angrily.

Holding his phone, Ye Long was worried about his mother. Just then, his younger brother, Ye Ma, called.

"Bro, did your blind date fail again?" Ye Ma asked with a chuckle.

Remembering that his brother was off work today, Ye Long asked, "How's Mom?"

Ye Ma said helplessly, "Mom locked herself in her room. She said if you don't bring a girlfriend back, you're not allowed in the house…"

Ye Long's heart sank. Just as he was talking, he heard footsteps behind him. "Bro, stay with Mom. I've got something to deal with here."

"Come on, bro!" Ye Ma hung up the phone.

Ye Long turned around and saw Zhou Ruobing staring at him intently. Her eyes were red and swollen, clearly having just cried.

Ye Long was secretly surprised. He never thought this tough businesswoman could shed tears.

"Follow me!" Zhou Ruobing said coldly, then turned and walked towards the brand - new Tesla.

Helpless, Ye Long followed her. Zhou Ruobing started the car and sped away.

Throughout the journey, neither of them said a word. The atmosphere in the car was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Soon, the Tesla pulled up outside the Los Angeles City Hall Marriage Registration Office.

Ye Long couldn't help but ask, "Why did you bring me here?"

Zhou Ruobing's eyes turned resolute. She bit her lip and said, "My grandpa is on his deathbed. His biggest wish is to see me get married before he passes away."

Ye Long understood. He probed, "So, you want to get a marriage certificate with me now?"

Zhou Ruobing nodded. "We'll get a divorce after a month. If you agree, I'll give you five hundred thousand dollars as compensation."

Ye Long was about to refuse when his phone rang again. It was Ye Ma.

Ye Long opened the car door and got out to answer the call. "What's wrong, bro?"

"Bro, Mom is crying her eyes out in her room. She won't open the door no matter how much I knock. You'd better come back quickly. I'm worried something might happen to her."

Ye Long's heart skipped a beat. "Bro, keep an eye on Mom. I'll come back as soon as possible."

"Hurry up, bro!" Ye Ma hung up the phone.

Ye Long knew his mother's stubborn personality well. Going back now wouldn't calm her down; it might even make things worse.

Ye Long shook his head with a bitter smile. He had returned from the military to take good care of his mother, yet he still made her so sad.

"Two million dollars and a beach - front house. What do you say? Will you marry me?" Zhou Ruobing opened the car door and asked aggressively.

If it weren't for her grandpa's order to marry this man, she wouldn't waste her time here with Ye Long.

Ye Long looked at Zhou Ruobing. He thought this woman must be desperate to offer such an outrageous deal. Although Zhou Ruobing was a top executive of a well - known company, it wouldn't be easy for her to come up with so much money and property all at once.

After a moment of thought, Ye Long nodded. "Okay, I agree!"

Zhou Ruobing snorted disdainfully, a look of contempt flashing across her eyes.

In her opinion, Ye Long was after her money.

Soon, they got the marriage certificate and got back in the car.

Zhou Ruobing said with a straight face, "Let's get one thing clear. First, we have to act like a loving couple in front of my family and the servants.

Second, you're not allowed to tell anyone about our marriage without my permission.

Third, we'll get a divorce after a month. During this time, we won't interfere in each other's lives. Even if I'm dating someone else, you have no right to ask. When we divorce, I'll fulfill my promise of two million dollars and a beach - front house."

Ye Long thought for a moment and said, "I can agree to that, but you have to agree to three conditions of mine."

Zhou Ruobing's face turned cold. She stared at Ye Long warily.

Ye Long continued, "First, I'm not interested in money. I don't want a single cent from you.

Second, I'm marrying you to deal with my mom too. So my family needs to know about this. But don't worry, I won't tell anyone else.

Third." Ye Long's eyes fell on the jade - green necklace around Zhou Ruobing's neck. "I want this necklace."

Zhou Ruobing was shocked. She never expected Ye Long to make such a request. Based on what she knew about Ye Long, he could never earn so much money and property in his lifetime, yet he was interested in this necklace.

Zhou Ruobing thought to herself, if Ye Long didn't want money and property, did he have other motives? Was he trying to get closer to her to seek greater benefits?

Seeing Zhou Ruobing hesitate, Ye Long said straightforwardly, "Miss Zhou, if you don't agree to my conditions, I can't marry you."

"You!" Zhou Ruobing gritted her teeth in anger.

She was in a dilemma. If Ye Long told his family about their marriage and the news spread, as the president of the group, marrying an ordinary fitness coach would make her the laughingstock of everyone.

But Ye Long was firm, showing no sign of backing down.

Just then, Zhou Ruobing's phone rang. It was her mother, Liu Hongxia.

"Bingbing, if you've got the marriage certificate, come back quickly. Your grandpa isn't doing well…"

"Got it, Mom!"

Zhou Ruobing hung up the phone, glared at Ye Long, and said, "Fine, I'll let you tell your family. But no one else. Otherwise, you'll regret it!"

As she spoke, Zhou Ruobing took off the jade - green necklace and stuffed it into Ye Long's hand.

"Okay, stop at the observation deck ahead. I need to deal with the necklace." Ye Long let out a sigh of relief. With her agreement, he could go back and cheer up his mother.

Zhou Ruobing started the car and drove towards the observation deck.

After dealing with the necklace, Ye Long asked Zhou Ruobing to drive to Palm Springs Community. As soon as Ye Long got out of the car, Zhou Ruobing stepped on the gas pedal, and the car sped away like an arrow.

Ye Long shook his head helplessly. This woman was beautiful and had a great figure, but her temper was really hard to bear.

Just then, a man and a woman walked out of the community gate in a hurry.

Ye Long recognized them immediately. They were his brother, Ye Ma, and his mother, Su Rou.

Judging by his mother's anxious expression, something serious must have happened. Ye Long rushed towards them.