"Grandpa insists that I must bring you back and make sure to compensate you properly." Since it's Grandpa's wish, he still wants to fulfill the old man's desires.
"If that's the case, you should follow the usual storyline and just give me a sum of money to send me off." Lu Xingzhi said seriously.
"I'm a businessman with integrity. Since I promised to fulfill the marriage contract, it's like signing a contract, I must honor it." Huo Jincheng held the water cup, slightly leaning back, displaying a somewhat lazy posture.
Lu Xingzhi looked at his hand, which was undoubtedly a good-looking hand, clear bones, fingers long enough to almost wrap completely around the cup.
She withdrew her gaze upon hearing him speak, "But, aren't you all fond of business marriages? Wouldn't that be more beneficial?"
"Our family doesn't rely on marriages to sustain, so what you mentioned doesn't exist. Besides," Huo Jincheng paused, looking at Lu Xingzhi.
"If I go find another wife, I'd have to spend more money. It's not cost-effective." Huo Jincheng analyzed the pros and cons for her.
Lu Xingzhi: "..."
It kind of makes sense.
"You really don't need to force yourself to marry me."
"Not forced."
"Uncle Huo, I am just an ordinary person—greedy, lustful, vain. Such a man like you—dignified, graceful, noble—certainly shouldn't have such a wife." The rich and famous often have trouble; Lu Xingzhi likes money, no doubt, but hates trouble more.
"Greedy, lustful, vain," Huo Jincheng smiled lightly, "With my conditions, I think I suit you."
Lu Xingzhi almost got bewitched; this man is already handsome, and with a slight smile, it's quite captivating!
He better not smile at her, otherwise she might lose her composure and really hold onto him.
He's truly the embodiment of the ideal man in women's minds—wealthy, good-looking, and well-built.
But one must know themselves well.
"I don't like you, and you don't like me, so why bother? Plus, I'm not of legal marriage age yet. I also don't want to marry you," Lu Xingzhi said straightforwardly about her unwillingness.
She glanced at the time, it was already past five in the afternoon. It was pouring rain outside, wasn't this person planning to leave yet?
She hadn't made dinner!
Huo Jincheng glanced at her, from her eyes, it was clear she truly had no interest in him.
Actually, he is not willing to force others.
"Lu Xingzhi, since that's your wish, I respect it." Huo Jincheng already stood up, seeing Lu Xingzhi's pretty eyes suddenly brighten, he had a hint of a smile.
For the first time, there's a woman so eager for him to leave.
"Alright, alright, it's pouring outside, be careful driving. I'll take the umbrella and escort you to the car." Lu Xingzhi said, taking an umbrella and opening it above Huo Jincheng's head.
Huo Jincheng initially intended to refuse.
But inexplicably, he didn't say it, instead, he took the umbrella from her hand, "Let me hold it. With your height, you probably can't manage above my head."
Lu Xingzhi: "..."
At her height of 167, she isn't considered short!
Seeing her pout with a hint of resentment, Huo Jincheng lightly curved his lips.
Actually, before coming over, he had seen Lu Xingzhi.