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Qiao Nuo let out a soft laugh, which caught Jin Chengyan's attention.
He took a few steps forward, staring at her.
Before he could speak, Qiao Nuo beat him to it. "I never expected that you married me just for this. If you had clearly explained the rules to me from the beginning, I would have done everything in my power to make your Jin family think I was a bad woman, and that only Ruan Shengyu was worthy of you, Jin Chengyan!"
Hearing Qiao Nuo's words, Jin Chengyan frowned slightly.
He had considered using this method; after all, Qiao Nuo was short on money, and she would likely have gone along with it for the sake of cash. However, he changed his mind. He didn’t want to make a woman a shield; he didn’t think he was that much of a jerk.
But what Qiao Nuo said now was indeed embarrassing.
"But you didn’t tell me. It seems I’ve messed up my performance. I’m truly sorry!" Qiao Nuo spoke lightly. She had never realized that she could remain so calm in the face of such a terrible situation, even managing to say such things.
However, seeing Jin Chengyan’s expression as if he had been dealt a blow made her inexplicably happy.
"Since you know your identity, you’d better cooperate! If you breach the contract, you’ll owe a hefty penalty. Right now, even if you wanted to sell yourself, no one might want you," Jin Chengyan said as he scanned Qiao Nuo from head to toe. His blatant gaze made her feel uncomfortable all over.
"I will definitely cooperate with you, Jin Shao; after all, you are my benefactor!" Qiao Nuo smiled sweetly. "But I wonder how exactly you want me to cooperate? Should I throw a tantrum and cry when we go in, or pretend we’re in love? If you don’t clarify, I really won’t know how to cooperate later. Because compared to your rumored girlfriend Xizi, it seems your father prefers me..."
Before Qiao Nuo could finish her sentence, Jin Chengyan's hand tightened around her neck, making it hard for her to breathe!
"You have no right to speak about Ruan Shengyu!" He hated hearing the name Xizi. He couldn’t do anything about his father saying it, but as for Qiao Nuo, he had plenty of ways to teach her a lesson.
Qiao Nuo’s face flushed instantly; due to his grip, her feet slightly lifted off the ground just enough to prevent suffocation from his merciless hold.
She grabbed Jin Chengyan's wrist, trying to pull his hand away. At that moment, her will to survive was incredibly strong, especially when she saw the murderous intent in his eyes.
He really wanted to strangle her!
Qiao Nuo's grip weakened as she realized that Jin Chengyan was indeed going to kill her. This heartless man—was he really going to destroy her completely? If he did, no one would ever know what had happened between them last night.
Finally, Jin Chengyan released his grip, and Qiao Nuo felt a wave of relief wash over her as she gasped for fresh air.
"Cough... cough..." Qiao Nuo panted, feeling utterly infuriated.
In that moment of looking down, she felt a deep sense of desolation that only she was aware of.
But when she lifted her head to face Jin Chengyan again, her expression transformed into one of fearless defiance.
Her moment of pale fear was fleeting; she reached out and linked her arm with Jin Chengyan's.
Jin Chengyan wanted to shake off this shameless woman! What was she doing?
Yet Qiao Nuo smiled brightly and said, "I have to hold onto you as we go in. I want everyone to know how I used every trick in the book to steal you away from Ruan Shengyu. That little rabbit will look pitiful in front of your family. When the time comes for you to divorce, your family won't oppose it! If I'm not mistaken, your family has zero tolerance for divorce, right?"
Qiao Nuo had hit the nail on the head. Jin Zhongshu adored his wife; he was a rare good man who insisted that the men in the family must remain loyal to their wives. Divorce was absolutely not an option in the Jin family.
Everything Jin Chengyan was doing now was challenging Jin Zhongshu's bottom line!
Jin Chengyan frowned; Qiao Nuo had firmly grasped his weakness!
But in truth, this was not what he had originally planned. However, the current situation was far better than he had anticipated, and it was rare for Qiao Nuo to cooperate like this! He had thought she would cry and protest against it.
With this thought in mind, Jin Chengyan felt much better. He withdrew his hand from Qiao Nuo's grasp but did not leave immediately. Instead, he reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her close with such strength that she had no choice but to lean against him.
He carried a scent that was uniquely his own—not the overpowering fragrance of perfume, but rather a subtle aroma that was unnoticeable yet captivating, causing Qiao Nuo's heart to race uncontrollably.
"It seems this is the only way to prove that you really have the ability to win a man back," he said, holding her tightly. From behind, they truly looked like a couple deeply in love.
Yet only they knew how much they were at odds with each other at that moment.
Jin Chengyan embraced Qiao Nuo in the living room of the main villa, once again shocking everyone present.
With just Qiao Nuo's efforts alone, she had managed to bring Jin Chengyan back from pursuing Ruan Shengyu!
This Qiao Nuo, who seemed harmless, turned out to be quite formidable! She had even managed to reel in Jin Chengyan, a man so stubbornly devoted!
The family had initially planned to disperse, but upon seeing Jin Chengyan arrive with his wife, everyone sat back down, eager to see how the situation would unfold!
Jin Zhongshu now truly regarded Qiao Nuo with newfound respect. Could it be that his son ultimately fell into Qiao Nuo's hands? Did he only listen to her?
Well, that wasn't the main point; the key takeaway was that Jin Chengyan was finally no longer involved with that Xizi.
"Ahem..." Jin Zhongshu cleared his throat twice. The whole family was still present; what would they think of Qiao Nuo and Jin Chengyan hugging and cuddling? Where would they place their faces?
Jin Chengyan seemed to realize this and reluctantly let go of Qiao Nuo.
Jin Zhongshu snorted coldly, then turned his gaze to Qiao Nuo.
“Qiao Nuo, is it true that you hired someone to ruin Ruan Shengyu's reputation?” Jin Zhongshu continued to press on this matter.
If she hadn’t heard what Jin Chengyan had said to Ruan Shengyu, she would have vehemently denied any involvement. However, now that she was aware of Jin Chengyan's intentions, she knew she couldn't deny it without facing the consequences.
“Yes,” Qiao Nuo replied in a low voice, and she could almost hear the soft snort coming from Jin Chengyan standing beside her.
At that moment, everyone in the living room looked at Qiao Nuo in astonishment.
Wasn't this girl’s method a bit too ruthless? A woman's reputation was such an important matter, yet for the sake of a man, she was willing to destroy another person's honor. It was simply... appalling!
Qiao Nuo stood there motionless, accepting their scrutinizing gazes.
“Hey...” Jin Zhongshu turned his head to glance at his wife, seemingly asking her how to handle this situation.
Mrs. Jin had been cold since the moment Jin Chengyan declared he didn’t want to be the heir of the Jin Family. Now, her eyes swept over both Jin Chengyan and Qiao Nuo.
“It's self-inflicted!” Mrs. Jin said coldly. “That kind of fickle woman only decided to make things difficult for Qiao Nuo now! Jin Chengyan, remember this: Qiao Nuo is your wife now. If you do anything that brings shame to the Jin Family or embarrasses Qiao Nuo, the warning I just gave still stands!”
The mother who used to always support Jin Chengyan and would even speak up for him in front of his father was truly angry this time, showing no mercy whatsoever.
Jin Zhongshu raised an eyebrow, noticing that his wife had tacitly approved of Qiao Nuo's actions, so he chose not to say anything.
Previously, he had merely handed a check to Ruan Shengyu, and Jin Chengyan had acted as if his life depended on supporting Ruan Shengyu. Over the years, he had protected Ruan Shengyu meticulously. Now that someone was finally taking action against Ruan Shengyu, Jin Zhongshu naturally remained silent.
Whether Ruan Shengyu felt wronged or not held no significance within the Jin Family.
"Thank you, Mother-in-law, for standing up for me. If I don't protect my marriage, it would mean I have no investment in this relationship. What I hope for is a harmonious family and prosperity in all things. Right, dear husband?" Qiao Nuo said to Jin Chengyan. The term "husband" made Jin Chengyan's brow twitch; this woman truly excelled at acting. Didn't calling him "husband" feel nauseating?
But then Jin Chengyan realized that if Qiao Nuo found it nauseating, wouldn’t that mean he was saying he felt the same?
What a temptress!
Jin Chengyan shot a glare at Qiao Nuo.
To his surprise, the woman smiled gently at him, completely unfazed by his indifference!
The woman who had questioned him with red eyes just this morning had undergone such a transformation in such a short time!
Could it be that his charm was insufficient?
"Alright, alright, you two stop exchanging glances over there!" His sister Jin Mengli interrupted Qiao Nuo and Jin Chengyan's... exchange of glances.
Jin Chengyan turned to look at his sister. Was that really an exchange of glances? Come on, sister!
However, everyone still chose to heed their sister's words.
The women in the family, first and foremost, listened to Mrs. Jin, and second, they heeded the words of the elder sister, who bore a striking resemblance to Mrs. Jin in her prime.
"You should announce your marriage as soon as possible and give Qiao Nuo a proper title! If you want to keep it a secret, the family won’t support that trend. I’m your sister, but I stand with the girls on this! Announce your wedding news tomorrow! Otherwise, those flirtatious women will have their eyes on you! As for the wedding ceremony, we’ll hold it two years later as Dad suggested." Jin Mengli was indeed a decisive person. "Do you have any objections?"
"No, thank you, elder sister." Jin Chengyan rarely showed a good attitude, only to be met with his sister's eye roll.
Jin Zhongshu observed the interaction between the siblings but said nothing.
After all, it wasn’t the first time Jin Mengli had covered for Jin Chengyan.
"Then arrange for a press release; it’s settled," Jin Zhongshu concluded decisively.
"Well, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my wife home now," Jin Chengyan said with a charming smile.
- End of Chapter -
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