Chapter 6: Three Years

Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Three Years

"Go ahead, what's the matter?" Yang Chen said, propping himself up on the recliner as he spoke. He kicked off his rubber slippers and scratched his calf with one hand. The hot weather often led to some itching, and Yang Chen considered whether he should go buy some ointment to soothe it.Upon witnessing this scene, Lin Ruoxi's initial words were halted. She consciously covered her nose with her delicate fingers and frowned. "How can you do something so disgusting?"

Yang Chen shrugged indifferently. "Heh, scratching is just natural. What's disgusting about it? Enduring the discomfort is the real suffering."

Lin Ruoxi swore it was the first time she had ever seen such a shameless face in her life. Although she had a rough understanding that this man was just a street vendor selling lamb skewers, what could she do about it? The reality she faced couldn't be changed, and she could only go along with the situation.

"Yang Chen."

"Hold on!" Yang Chen interrupted Lin Ruoxi once again.

"What now?" Lin Ruoxi felt somewhat annoyed, her cold face showing signs of blood rushing to her cheeks.

Yang Chen said somewhat sheepishly, "Miss Lin, look, I know your name, and I know you were caught by the police. It's quite obvious after some investigation. But you know nothing about me, yet you're willing to discuss matters. Isn't that a bit..." He trailed off, greedily eyeing Lin Ruoxi up and down.

"Lin Ruoxi, can we discuss matters now that we know each other's names?" Lin Ruoxi suddenly regretted her decision. The man's face, contrary to her expectations of a decent person, made her hesitate. However, once she made a decision, there was no turning back. Thus, with a determined nod, Lin Ruoxi decided to see it through.

"Lin... Ruoxi," Yang Chen seemed to savor the name as he muttered it softly several times. "Interesting name."

"My grandfather gave it to me, but that's not the point. We need to focus on the matter at hand." Lin Ruoxi felt disgusted even hearing her own name being uttered by this ruffian.

Yang Chen looked at Lin Ruoxi warily. "Miss Lin, you're probably going to repay your bail bond, or else it's going to cost you your life."

Seeing Yang Chen's attempt at a pitiful expression, Lin Ruoxi felt a wave of irritation and couldn't be bothered to spare him another glance. She turned her head. "Marry."

If you were willing, I would sincerely pursue you until I genuinely fell in love. Then, we could get married without any reservations.

But to use me as a shield for your career for three years, pretending to be your husband? That's something I cannot accept."

"Hmph, pursue me? Pursue me with what? Your lamb skewers?" Lin Ruoxi was truly furious now, finding this man's arrogance inexplicable.

From childhood till now, no man had ever dared to refuse her anything unreasonable. Yet, now, there was this insignificant man daring to reject marrying her!

Yang Chen seemed to revert back to his ruffian demeanor, chuckling. "Look, I'm handsome, I have masculinity, and my grilled lamb skewers are delicious. I lead a simple life, possess the virtues of a traditional good man, and what's more important, I'm loyal to my wife. Isn't that even better?"

"Enough!" Lin Ruoxi feared she might lose her composure if this continued. "One billion! For three years!"

"This is not about money."

"Two years, one billion!" Lin Ruoxi lowered her offer, fuming with anger.

Yang Chen still shook his head. "Even if it were a hundred billion, it's a matter of principle."

"Do you think money can buy anything? I can make you leave the police station, and even get you out of prison for life!" Lin Ruoxi's eyes welled up with tears, feeling deeply wronged and resentful.

Yang Chen burst into laughter. "Why should I? Should I tell the police that you were raped last night? But I clearly remember Miss Lin being quite enthusiastic."

Lin Ruoxi's pristine teeth bit down on her lower lip, her face contorted with bitterness, tears suddenly flowing like a dam breaking. "Yang Chen, you're shameless!"