You Claimed You Didn’t Love Me, So Why Cry Now That I’m Engaged? Chapter 207 extra 16

[ Side CP Extra] Their First Life 16

Ever since hearing the word “marriage,” Chen Zirui had been in a dissociated state.

Even as the banquet began, Chen Zirui hadn’t managed to snap back from his shock.

In this birthday banquet, Xiang Wanxing became the protagonist. Guests lined up to toast Xiang Wanxing, paying no mind to the actual birthday star of the day.

Xiang Wanxing had mixed in various social circles since childhood; facing this crowd of strangers, he chatted with calm composure.

Chen Zirui was like his fashion accessory; wherever Xiang Wanxing went, he was led by the hand.

Every now and then, Xiang Wanxing would pat Chen Zirui’s head and introduce him generously: “This is my fiancé.”

Even though Xiang Wanxing was an Omega, saying such things wasn’t strange. After all, the gap between the two families was immense, and these days, matrilocal Alphas who married into their partner’s family were quite common.

However, with just this one sentence from Xiang Wanxing, Chen Zirui would be well-respected in District A from now on; no one would dare bully him again.

Perhaps because Chen Zirui had remained silent the whole time, Xiang Wanxing got a bit worried. He declined the guests coming to toast him and led Chen Zirui to the restroom on the second floor.

Xiang Wanxing locked the door behind them, turned around, and hugged Chen Zirui.

“What’s wrong? You seem distracted.”

Chen Zirui looked up at Xiang Wanxing, hesitating for a long time before making a sound.

“Are you joking or are you serious? If it’s a joke, it’s gone too far. Aren’t you afraid word will spread to District B?”

“Since I dared to say it, I’m not afraid of it spreading.” Xiang Wanxing cupped Chen Zirui’s face with both hands, his expression gentle. “I am serious. I want to marry you.”

“Why?” Chen Zirui frowned deeply. “You have so many choices, why marry me?”

“Where did all those ‘whys’ come from?” Xiang Wanxing smiled, his eyes bright, reflecting Chen Zirui’s bewildered face. “My intention in f*cking your ass was always marriage.”

Xiang Wanxing paused, then added, “I hope you felt the same.”

Chen Zirui still couldn’t understand. “I’m very poor, you know!”

“I know.”

“I’m also vain and greedy; I’ll only spend your money.”

“I’m willing.”

“You…” Chen Zirui was speechless, thinking Xiang Wanxing was so foolish. How could he marry someone with nothing like him?

He wouldn’t get any benefits at all.

“Don’t think so much.” Xiang Wanxing kissed Chen Zirui’s lips. “I don’t think you’re vain. You just haven’t lived a good life, and I happen to be able to give you one.”

Chen Zirui’s eyes reddened, and he hurriedly lowered his head, afraid Xiang Wanxing would see his tears.

“Marrying me, you’ll lose everything.”

“I only feel like I’ve earned it.” Xiang Wanxing laughed. “From now on, whether you want to or not, you have to call me ‘Hubby’.”

Chen Zirui cursed softly, “Idiot.”

Xiang Wanxing rubbed his head. “I’ll take that as you accepting my proposal.”

“You decided everything yourself; what kind of proposal is this?”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Chen Zirui regretted it, afraid that being too spoiled would make Xiang Wanxing change his mind.

“You have to at least prepare a ring or something.”

“Alright, I’ll take you to buy one when we return to District B.”

Chen Zirui lifted his head, carefully gauging Xiang Wanxing. Seeing not a trace of impatience, he emboldened himself to continue, “I also want to increase my credit card limit.”

“Done.” Xiang Wanxing seemed to think of something and added, “But there’s a high probability you won’t need it.”

“What do you mean?”

“You’ll know tonight.” Xiang Wanxing acted mysterious.

As soon as the banquet ended, Xiang Wanxing went to Father Chen’s study and stayed there for a full hour.

Chen Zirui paced back and forth anxiously outside the study door.

Even more anxious than him was the illegitimate son, who had his ear pressed against the door eavesdropping.

Seeing him like this, Chen Zirui couldn’t help but let out a light chuckle, the mockery in his eyes undisguised.

Noticing his gaze, the illegitimate son subconsciously clenched his fist. A moment later, he revealed an ingratiating smile.

“I didn’t mean to treat you that way; I just wanted to fit into this family too much.”

“It doesn’t matter how you treat me. The only thing you shouldn’t have done was harbor thoughts of stealing the shares that belong to Xialin.”

The illegitimate son’s face went pale, eager to explain.

But just then, the study door opened.

Xiang Wanxing came out first, walked to Chen Zirui’s side, and wrapped an arm around his shoulder.

“Just a little while without seeing your hubby and you’re this anxious? Guarding right here.”

Chen Zirui glared at him grumpily. “Screw your ‘hubby’.”

Xiang Wanxing tapped the tip of his nose. “Not behaving. Swearing again.”

“I didn’t use any curse words.”

Father Chen came out too. His complexion wasn’t looking good; specifically, the look he gave Xiang Wanxing held a trace of fear.

Sensing Father Chen’s gaze, Xiang Wanxing restrained the smile in his eyes and looked down at Father Chen condescendingly.

“Uncle…” Xiang Wanxing paused slightly, curling his lips. “No, that’s wrong. I should call you Father, just like Zirui does. After our conversation just now, you should know what to do, right, Father?”

Xiang Wanxing deliberately emphasized the word “Father,” the implication of threat unmistakably clear.

Father Chen didn’t dare meet Xiang Wanxing’s eyes, answering with a tremble, “I know, of course I know.”

He looked at Chen Zirui, forced the corners of his mouth up, and revealed an ugly smile.

“Zirui, ah, it was Dad who was bad before. Dad was confused and believed the words of villains. Just forgive Dad. Tomorrow I’ll have the lawyer come over and transfer all the shares to your name.”

Hearing this, the illegitimate son screamed at the top of his lungs, “Dad, you clearly promised to give them to me!”

Father Chen seemed to only just discover the illegitimate son’s existence.

He first glanced at Xiang Wanxing, then spoke coldly to the illegitimate son, “Go pack your bags right now. Get out of District A before dawn tomorrow. Roll as far as you can; don’t let me see you again.”

The illegitimate son was stunned. It took a long while for him to react, falling to his knees with a thud to beg Father Chen.

“Dad, don’t drive me away. It doesn’t matter if there are no shares, just let me stay in District A to take care of you.”

“My health is perfectly fine; I don’t need your care.”

Father Chen was a selfish person by nature. Now threatened by Xiang Wanxing, how could he dare continue acknowledging this illegitimate son?

He only wanted to wash his hands of the illegitimate son completely to avoid getting dragged into muddy waters.

He threw off the illegitimate son’s hand, hid inside the study, and refused to come out, letting the illegitimate son scream until his throat was hoarse.

“It’s so noisy here. Let’s go back to the hotel.” Chen Zirui picked his ear with disdain.

“Alright.”

Back at the hotel, Chen Zirui felt uneasy in front of Xiang Wanxing for the first time.

He sat upright on the sofa like an obedient elementary school student, placing both hands on his knees.

Xiang Wanxing finished his shower and, seeing him like this, couldn’t help laughing.

“What’s this act for?” Xiang Wanxing dried his hair with a towel, his expression casual. “Suddenly being so well-behaved, I’m really not used to it.”

Chen Zirui quickly got up, snatched Xiang Wanxing’s towel, and helped him dry his hair with movements that weren’t exactly gentle.

“I’ll help you dry your hair.”

Xiang Wanxing didn’t refuse, squinting his eyes to enjoy Chen Zirui’s service.

“Thank you for tonight, helping me so much.” Chen Zirui stared at Xiang Wanxing’s long eyelashes. “I felt really vindicated today. Haven’t been this happy in a long time.”

“You are my future wife. Helping you fight for the shares is equivalent to helping myself.”

Chen Zirui bit his lip. After a long while, he asked softly, “Do you really not regret getting married?”

Xiang Wanxing only now realized just how insecure Chen Zirui was. No wonder when they first went to bed, Chen Zirui refused to acknowledge their relationship even if it killed him.

It wasn’t that Chen Zirui wasn’t willing, but that he didn’t dare.

Afraid that hope would fall through.

Xiang Wanxing sighed, lifted his arms, and grabbed Chen Zirui’s wrists.

“I have never made a decision I regretted in my life. Chen Zirui, no matter how many times you ask, my answer will always be only one: I must marry you.”

Chen Zirui’s heart was moved.

He seemed to have fallen in love with Xiang Wanxing.

Nothing to do with the face, and nothing to do with money.

He had truly fallen in love with this person.

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