Chapter 10 Why are there so many good women in the world?

Ten minutes later, the car stopped outside the civil affairs bureau.

Wen Meimei looked at the building outside, somewhat baffled, and refused to get off the car.

Wu Ling's eyes shifted towards the composed Qiao Chengxun and tentatively asked, "Young Master Qiao, you couldn't possibly want to register for marriage with me, could you?"

In fact, Qiao Chengxun's intentions were quite clear; Wen Meimei's question was nothing more than seeking an explanation.

"I have a way to make you marry Jiang Shanyu or marry me, choose one," Qiao Chengxun said in a deep voice, his tone calm yet filled with menace.

Wen Meimei's eyebrows arched slightly, a burst of anger igniting from within her heart, "With so many good women in the world, why choose me?"

"You're the first, and you will be the only woman who's slept with me," he explained, the words sounding more like a promise despite their explanatory nature.

Wen Meimei fell silent, unable to fathom the man's thoughts, but she had a vague feeling that his purpose in marrying her was anything but simple.

Seeing her quiet, Qiao Chengxun added, "I slept with you last night, but you didn't make any demands of me, which is also where you stand out."

Wen Meimei was extremely annoyed, feeling like she had been cunningly outmaneuvered.

Last night, she had deliberately portrayed herself as a "lowly slut" to avoid any further dealings with this kind of person, yet he had seen right through her act.

"Is it a partnership, or are you playing for real?"

"You're very clever, the former," he replied.

Wen Meimei's eyes narrowed slightly, her expression growing serious, "I need to see the value; otherwise, I'm going to show you there's a woman in this world you can never conquer, and that's me."

"Hmph..." Qiao Chengxun curled his lips into a charming smirk, her brash provocation, crisp voice, and deliberately lowered tone sounding somewhat cartoonish, adorably amusing.

"My grandfather is not in good health, and he wishes to see me settled before passing. With your smarts, you should have heard about my family's situation. I have no interest in entangling with women with impure motives, and you won't cause me any trouble," he explained.

"Hehe," Wen Meimei laughed sarcastically, "Young Master Qiao, you really flatter me. I can be crazy and reckless when provoked."

Qiao Chengxun said solemnly, "You have your craziness, I won't interfere with your private life, and I will also provide you with an endless material life. Divorce in five years, and at that time, I will give you 10 million for a divorce settlement."

10 million for her five years of youth? It sounded like... anyone else would find it worthwhile.

But if she wanted to make money, she could earn far more than 10 million in five years. Frankly, she disdained such a paltry sum.

"What if I refuse?"

"Chunya Orphanage."

Wen Meimei's pupils dilated slightly, her gaze sharply turning towards the dark and arrogantly indifferent man.

Always defiant, she felt as if she had been dealt a severe blow.

The Chunya Orphanage was her Achilles' heel, and Qiao Chengxun must have done his homework on her, hence his confidence in luring her to the civil affairs bureau.

This man of deep schemes was not to be trifled with.

"To put it unpleasantly..." Wen Meimei gave a rascal-like smile, a hint of darkness surfacing in her clear eyes, "if you dare touch Chunya, I'll make your grandfather pay a price. Don't believe me? Just try it."

"Pleasure doing business with you." Qiao Chengxun extended a friendly hand towards her.

Wen Meimei's discerning gaze rested on his jade-like large palm, after a moment of silence, she reached out with her finger and thumb, pinching his middle finger and giving it a shake.

Such a meager yet endearing handshake gesture delighted Qiao Chengxun.

"Get out of the car," Qiao Chengxun ordered in a deep voice.

Wen Meimei turned and got out of the car, the simmering fire in her heart difficult to quell.

Damn it, Qiao Chengxun dared to trap her; he'll have his comeuppance!

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