[Option 3: Agree to marry Wei Zixuan but refuse all her benefits. Reward—2 billion in stock market funds (These funds cannot be withdrawn, but once the host gains more than 10% in profit, the system will automatically liquidate the profits and transfer them to the host's account ending in 7794.)]
Chen Zheng was taken aback. Profits over 10% could be cashed out. Did that mean if his venture was successful, he could get at least 200 million in cash?
Holy crap! I'm going to make a killing!
"System, if I operate at a loss, that won't count against me, right?" Chen Zheng asked tentatively.
[In response to the Host, if the operation fails, the stock market funds will automatically be replenished to 2 billion until the Host successfully turns a profit.]
Awesome! Chen Zheng couldn't help but cheer inwardly. He was just an ordinary guy from an average family with an unremarkable background. The temptation of 200 million in cash was immense.
Through work, he'd had dealings with the Su Corporation. Their assets exceeded 3 billion, making them one of Yun City's most established local enterprises, but even they couldn't produce 200 million in cash at a moment's notice.
Once I succeed in making a profit, Huang Yiyi will have plenty to regret!
"Handsome, have you made up your mind?" Wei Zixuan was observing Chen Zheng's expression.
His head is lowered, and he seems to be deep in thought. The faint glint of excitement in his eyes made Wei Zixuan's brows furrow slightly. He might not meet my standards. If he actually dares to agree, I'll reject him without a second thought. I may need a fiancé, but I certainly don't want a leech who only knows how to bleed me dry.
"Miss Wei, I appreciate that you think highly of me." Chen Zheng shook his head. "However, I must decline."
"Why?" Wei Zixuan's beautiful eyes sparkled with surprise. The conditions she offered were irresistible to 95% of people. She was stunningly beautiful, with a graceful and outstanding demeanor. Forget the dowry; countless men would go crazy for her even without one.
"Because I'm a man," Chen Zheng declared righteously.
"I have all my limbs.
"My intelligence is normal.
"Why should I need to freeload off a woman?"
"So, you're really not considering marrying me?" Wei Zixuan found herself admiring him even more.
"Marrying you is an option," Chen Zheng said seriously. "I know you want me to help you deal with your family, and I can help with that. But on one condition: I don't want you interfering in my life. I don't need you using your connections to get me promotions or raises, and I especially don't need your money."
"Okay!" Wei Zixuan's admiration for his firm stance grew. "Then let's go get our marriage certificate."
His eyes were very clear. He wasn't lying.
CLICK!
Wei Zixuan tossed the Lamborghini keys to Chen Zheng. "Husband, you drive."
Chen Zheng was a little speechless. "Uh… a Lamborghini! I'm afraid I might crash it!"
Wei Zixuan linked her arm with his, her smile radiant enough to make a hundred flowers bloom. "It's fine if you crash it; there's insurance. Besides, I was thinking about getting a new car anyway."
Chen Zheng was speechless.
Huang Yiyi stormed out of the cafe, fuming. But when she reached the parking lot, she was stunned to see Chen Zheng getting into a black Lamborghini LP700 with that beautiful woman from earlier.
That was a top-of-the-line sports car worth seven or eight million! How could Chen Zheng possibly drive such a car?
No! That can't be right! He must have rented it!
VROOOM—
The deep, resonant roar of the sports car thundered across the parking lot, drawing envious stares from everyone nearby.
"Damn, that young guy is actually a second-generation heir! No wonder he had such an aura about him. Now it all makes sense."
"That woman who was scorning him for being poor, I bet she's kicking herself with regret right now. If she'd stuck with love, she could be the one laughing in the passenger seat of that Lamborghini."
"Holy cow! And that's not just an ordinary Lamborghini Aventador, it's an SVJ."
"What's an SVJ? Is there a big difference?"
"Hell yeah! The price difference between an Aventador and an SVJ is a whole other Lambo! An Aventador is six to eight million, but the SVJ is over ten million!"
Gasps of shock were heard throughout the café, every gaze filled with astonishment. The Lamborghini completely dominated the street, and in everyone's eyes, nothing remained but the black, ferocious beast.
「...」
[DING! Congratulations to the Host for completing the selection. You have received 2 billion in stock market funds. A stock market account has been automatically registered for you, and the funds have been deposited into your account.]
Leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau, Chen Zheng was still in disbelief.
Did I just get married out of the blue? Not only do I have a Heavenly Immortal for a wife, but I also have 2 billion in stock market funds! According to the system's rules, it's only a matter of time before I become a billionaire.
"Husband, to celebrate our marriage, let me take you out to dinner." Wei Zixuan held his arm, acting like a newlywed couple deeply in love.
"Let me treat you instead," Chen Zheng said, shaking his head.
"Nope! I have to be the one to treat you today. Otherwise, your punishment tonight will be to kneel on a washboard when we get home," Wei Zixuan huffed playfully. Her coquettish posture was enough to make the world swoon.
"Uh..." Chen Zheng said, breaking into a sweat. "Alright then."
Having such a domineering wife doesn't seem like an entirely good thing.
"What would you like to eat?" Wei Zixuan led him toward the parking lot.
"Beef noodles?" Chen Zheng suggested, scratching his head.
"Pfft!" Wei Zixuan had thought he would suggest some high-end hotel, or at the very least, a romantic restaurant for couples. But going to a noodle shop? What was that about?
"Okay! Your wish is my command," she said, nodding with an amused smile.
The Lamborghini was pulling out of the parking lot when it was blocked by an oncoming Bentley Bentayga. Seeing the license plate, Wei Zixuan's brow tightened.
"Zi Xuan, what is the meaning of this?" a young man in a suit, seething with anger, yelled as he got out of the Bentley. He ran right up to the Lamborghini, demanding an answer.
"Young Master Lin, may I ask what you mean by questioning me?" Wei Zixuan countered coolly, rolling down her window.
"I'm supposed to be your fiancé, but you run off to get married to another man! You're making a cuckold out of me!" the young man shouted. Several cars behind them, waiting to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau for divorces, started honking frantically at the Bentley, which only seemed to agitate the young man further.
"There is nothing between us," Wei Zixuan said icily. "You say I'm making a cuckold out of you? I don't think you're qualified for that title, are you?" Her words were laced with deep disdain.
"Wei Zixuan! Don't forget the situation your family is in right now," the young man thundered, his face flushing red. "If it weren't for the Lin Family's investment, you'd probably be bankrupt!"
A man of his status and influence rarely got this angry. But Wei Zixuan was different. For one, she was gorgeous. For two, she possessed an exceptional talent for business. Her current crisis was only because she had been sabotaged by someone within her company. As long as she found the mole, she would undoubtedly make a comeback.
"Oh? And?"