Chapter 49 - Our Hearts Are Not Involved

Lu Jianjun leaned back on his chair and said wearily, " First, Marry me and be my wife in front of the world and Little Tiger but this relationship, will be just for the show, you and I, will be strangers in private. Second, You'll stay with me until Little Tiger get better and I'll free you from all debts, then you're free to go to court for Little Tiger's custody and the court will decide his custody."

Li Na frowned hearing his choices and didn't like both of them. Firstly, she didn't want to marry him and with the second choice, he was testing her if she dares to take that option, but in both the cases, he was getting what he wants: And obviously, that is Little Tiger.

Li Na thought for a bit and asked in displeasure, "If I chose the second option, Are you going to marry another woman?"

Lu Jianjun raised his eyebrow in astonishment that she was actually considering the second option after all the things she did to be just his wedded wife. He looked at her intently and said, "Of course, and you're also free to marry anyone. That way, it will be fair to fight for Little Tiger."

'Yeah, Fuck off, no matter what, I'm going to marry a man other than you. Isn't he using me for Little Tiger? '

'Stay with him until Little Tiger get better actually means that Little Tiger opening up to other people, precisely to other women because once Little Tiger got over me, Lu Jianjun can get any woman to be his stepmother or maybe a woman of Little Tiger's choice. And naturally, Little Tiger will choose his father and stepmom over me and my unknown husband.' Li Na felt like her blood began to boil, knowing his exact motives. Lu Jianjun wants to throw her out of Little Tiger's life once and for all.

' Great, if Lu Jianjun can't accept Li Na then it's good that I only have to consider the most suitable condition for Little Tiger.' Li Na thought to herself.

"I don't agree with both conditions." Li Na said loudly and resolutely. Her eyes boring her determination into Lu Jianjun's hauntingly void eyes.

Instantly, Lu Jianjun's appearance turned from an uninterest to of an offended one but there was a flash surprise also. He thought it would be an easy pick for her but she doesn't look like going for an easy choice.

Li Na continued without waiting for Lu Jianjun to reply. " Firstly, I don't want to marry you. Even if you're the father of my child, I still don't know you. So basically, we're total strangers and I think you want to keep it that way after marriage. And of course, a marriage should be carried between the two persons who not only loved each other but also respect their partner. And you don't respect me so forget about love."

Even after knowing that Li Na really loved this man and without any hesitation, if dead Li Na was given these choices she will choose the first option, but the girl in front of him is not Li Na but Mei-Xing. And she has to clear her reason why she's not choosing the easiest option and to avoid getting under major suspicious. Although, Mei-Xing truly doesn't want to marry him yet she has to give him a logical reason.

"Mr. Lu? let's clear this first, You are marrying me just because of Little Tiger?"

Hearing Li Na's question made Lu Jianjun frown and without any skepticism he replied. "Yes,"

"Ok, then, let's just stop compromising for Little Tiger and really think about the child. So, I hope you already have a girlfriend." Li Na thought maybe he doesn't like her because she might be an obstacle for him in his love life. Obviously, which woman will be happy to know her man has a child with another woman.

"No," said Lu Jianjun indifferently sending Li Na in deep thoughts.

'No? He doesn't have a girlfriend? Why not?'

Suddenly, she said confidently, "Then, maybe a crush or lover, you want to chase after."

Lu Jianjun became speechless. "..."

Li Na beamed with joy, confident about the fact he definitely has someone in his mind and heart. So, she spoke understandingly. "Listen, I don't mind, you chasing after your girl, in fact, I'll help you..." to chase after her.

Unexpectedly, Lu Jianjun cut in, "She's happily married."

"..." 'Why the fuċk...is she married?' Li Na cried inwardly.

The room went silent for a while, they were looking at each other absentmindedly while totally lost in their own thoughts before Lu Jianjun remembered something and said, "Didn't you trouble Junhui endlessly so that you can reach me and said something like you prefer to die than seeing me with another woman and what was that promise... even if you die and reborn thousands of times you'll still love me, no matter what," suddenly, the one corner of his lips lifted up slightly as he said mockingly, "now, you not only... lose your memories but feeling too."

Li Na bit the bottom of her lips as her nails dug deep into her palms. she wants to pull out her tongue in reply to his mockery. "Uhhgg...whatever," This is so cheesy and girls being insanely in love often say a few cheesy lines like these.

Li Na sighed and said, "No, it's not like that, but this time I want to treat myself better than before, the girl proposed you in the past really, really loved you." In an instant, Lu Jianjun's face darkened and Li Na thought maybe it's not fair to dead Li Na if the man she loves mocking her affection after her death. Well, that girl really died for her love.

She said in a disappointed tone, " I'd rather marry a person who loves me and try my best to love him back then chasing a man who couldn't accept me. Sorry, Mr. Lu, I can't play the role of your wife and lie to everyone. So there's no way I agree to your first condition."

"As for the other option, I don't want Little Tiger to choose between his parents but having both the parents together seems impossible for the boy. So, let's just try our best to help Little Tiger before we made him to chose. And secondly, about the debt, please add all my living and medical expenses into the amount and I'll make sure to pay you back with the interest rate. Third, about doing drugs outside or inside, let me ȧssured you, what I did in the past, I don't intend to repeat it again. Believe it or not, I don't care."

"For you, only Little Tiger's improvement mattered so does for me. So, forget about what mistakes I did in the past and let's focus on Little Tiger's health. We can again, talk about this after Little Tiger gets better and more stable. "

"As much as Little Tiger needs you he also needs his mother. I hope you'll cooperate and help me. And it's just a matter of time, we have to bear with each other. So let's not bind or force each other." saying this slowly, Li Na stood up from her chair and taking a deep breath she said.

"When you returned tomorrow, I hope you will take me with you to meet Little Tiger." she turned around to walk out of the study room. If she stayed any longer she'll collapse and Lu Jianjun will again have to help her.

Lu Jianjun was in dazed looking at her back walking away from him, his eyes dilated when she stopped in her track and looked over her shoulder and said calmly. "Our hearts are not involved with each other and it's only reasonable if we work together without hurting each other. I'll respect you if you respect me."

Just as she reached the door, Lu Jianjun said lowly, "Please, switch off the light." Even after knowing he can switch it off manually, he asked her to do so, she thought maybe he considering her suggestion for them to work together. Li Na paused and raised her hand to turned off the sitch near the door and left the room silently.

Sitting inside the dark room, Lu Jianjun turned his chair to look out of the window behind him into the night sky, Li Na's words reverberating in his mind.