Chapter 2: Marriage Agreement

In the morning, just as I reached the alley entrance, I saw a luxury car.

"Get in the car!" Cheng Li rolled down the window and said to her.

She didn't refuse and got in the car.

Whenever she went home instead of staying at school, he would definitely be the same, and the next morning he would come over to wait for her.

"Haven't had breakfast? Here, I happened to buy an extra portion." Cheng Li handed her a steaming cup of soy milk and a pancake.

"Thanks!" She knew it wasn't just an extra purchase; it was bought especially for her.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived at school.

"Thank you, Uncle Li!" After getting out of the car, she said to the middle-aged man who opened the car door, bowing deeply.

"Liuli, you don't have to be so polite; come to the Cheng family whenever you have time. Madam and Sir are looking forward to your visit!" Uncle Li smiled kindly.

"Okay! Goodbye, Uncle Li!"

"By the way, when do you have time to come to our house? My parents keep urging me to bring you back, as if you were their own son." Cheng Li slung his arm over her shoulder again.

"Smack—" She swatted at Cheng Li's hand, "Nonsense!" The two entered the classroom, joking around as usual.

But the man in another luxury car far away had already taken in everything.

"Did you see that girl just now?" the man said to the driver, "It's her."

"All right, Young Master."

The news also spread wildly on phones.

The young master of the Gu family is, according to rumor, a notorious playboy who has been with countless women.

Because he is extremely handsome, many women are eager to throw themselves at him.

Moreover, he himself is aloof and ruthless; it is said that anyone he has been with ends up being dealt with by his people.

He hasn't come to school for two years, so no one knows what he really looks like; but this news is enough to cause an uproar.

He wants to choose a marriage partner at school?!

"That's unbelievable! I heard he's handsome and rich; if I married him, wouldn't I be set for life?"

"Keep dreaming; I'm going to be Mrs. Gu!"

"Hmph! He might not even be interested in you!"

"What's there to fight over? Marrying someone so cruel and ruthless would be nothing but bad luck!"

"Yeah, who knows? After marriage he might just 'click' you out of existence!"

"Gu Young Master already has a fiancée, okay? Who was it again? Right, it's the Wind family's miss, Feng Wei!"

Everyone in the classroom was discussing this topic.

Cheng Li actually fell asleep sprawled on the desk.

Even with all this noise he can sleep; she really admires him.

After class ended, the school began holding a cultural performance.

Her job was to wear a heavy costume and play a little bear.

Obviously, this was just for the money.

Otherwise, who would risk heatstroke in midsummer wearing clothes warmer than a down jacket?

The performance finally ended; she could finally take off that damned costume, immediately removing the bear's head, sitting on the steps, and wiping sweat from her face with her sleeve.

A few boys saw her and seemed to be discussing something.

One boy casually grabbed a bouquet of roses used for the performance and handed it to another boy, giving him a push forward.

The boy who was pushed forward had trembling hands from nervousness.

Before him stood his goddess, Chu Liuli!

At this crucial moment, he couldn't back down!

"Liuli, I like you! Will you be my girlfriend?" the boy said, summoning his courage.

This confession drew everyone's gaze to this spot.

"She's been confessed to again!"

"Exactly, who knows how many times she'll be confessed to in a day!"

"These guys, too, always fixate on Chu Liuli, who is as cold as a stone!"

"By the way, her relationship with Cheng Li isn't ordinary, is it? Maybe Cheng Li is rushing over here right now!"

Being confessed to, being talked about—she had seen it so often that she was already used to it.

"I have a boyfriend." She replied, her face showing no expression.

"Could it really be Cheng Li?" the boy asked, even though he knew they were a perfect match of talent and beauty.

"It's not him." Cheng Li had done enough for her; how could she let him get dragged into this gossip again?

At that moment, yet another person walked past her and the boy who had confessed, a man in a black shirt with an extraordinary bearing.

Since there happened to be someone unafraid, she simply decided to go along with the plan.

"He's the one." She glanced at the man and answered the boy's question.

Upon hearing the answer, the crowd erupted again.

"Is he her boyfriend? How come I've never seen him before?"

"Then what about Cheng Li?"

"Good thing it's not Cheng Li; I still have a chance."

"How come this guy is also so handsome!"

"Yeah, really handsome!"

"Yeah, really handsome!"

"If I had such a handsome boyfriend, I'd wake up laughing even in my dreams!"

Upon hearing their discussion, the man in the black shirt looked at them with a sharp gaze.

Instantly, everyone was frightened by that gaze and dared not speak.

Even Chu Liuli felt that gaze was a bit piercing; this person was colder than she!

"Drink water!" Cheng Li happened to come at this moment and threw a bottle of water to Liuli.

Liuli caught it, not caring about the situation at all, and actually started gulping it down.

She was really thirsty!

The man looked at her and slightly furrowed his brow.

"Young Master." a Zhōngnián rén in a suit appeared beside the man.

"What? He called him Young Master?"

"Could he be Young Master Gu?"

"Impossible?! How could Young Master Gu be her boyfriend? He clearly just came to the school today!"

"Pfft—" When she heard he was Young Master Gu, the water in her mouth sprayed out, and by coincidence it landed on the man's pants; she had just said this person was her boyfriend!

The man's brow furrowed even tighter, this woman!!!

Hey! What are you talking about? Not everyone is worthy to be Liuli's boyfriend! Cheng Li shouted at the crowd, then hurriedly patted Liuli's back, not caring at all about the people who got splashed.

I'm fine. Cheng Li had no idea—clearly it was she herself who said that person was her boyfriend.

She embarrassedly grabbed Cheng Li and ran.

Want to run? the man said in a low voice.

Or, you take it off, and I'll go blow-dry it for you? Liuli said carefully, realizing she was wrong, she certainly wouldn't gain the upper hand.

The man also didn't expect her to say such a thing.

What nonsense are you spouting? Chu Liuli?? Cheng Li tapped her on the head.

Uncle Chen. the man said.

Will you go yourself, or should I come? Zhōngnián rén said to Liuli.

You can't take her. Cheng Li looked at the man, said only those few words, and shielded Liuli behind him.

She knew that even if the sky fell, Cheng Li would prop her up.

Cheng Li, it's fine, I'll be back soon. She pushed Cheng Li back.

How could I possibly let him get involved too? Moreover, the one we're facing is none other than the ruthless Young Master Gu from the rumors.

She could risk herself, but she couldn't let him also take the risk.

The man's eyes sank.

Liuli, remember I'm here.

Mm.

Good heavens, how did Young Master Gu and her end up together?

Young Master Gu wouldn't just play with her and then dump her, would he?!

That's impossible too—she's Chu Liuli! The sweetheart of so many men!

Liuli might not even really be interested in him!

Watching Liuli and them walk away, hearing this gossip, Cheng Li could no longer stay seated.

Enough talking, disperse quickly! his mind was a tangled mess.

Cheng Li, don't be angry! Perhaps Young Master Gu has taken a liking to Liuli, but Liuli's heart only has you! a female student said.

Cheng Li glared right back.

Seeing his eyes like that for the first time, the female student was so frightened she couldn't move, and was pulled away by someone nearby.

Those around saw him so angry and all left knowingly.

Zhōngnián rén handed Liuli a document-like item with both hands.

Sign it. Young Master Gu said, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

She made out what was in her hand—four large characters reading "Marriage Agreement."

Zhōngnián rén then handed her some photos.

Seeing the photos, she knew he had investigated her.

What if I don't sign? she asked.

If you don't sign, you might not be able to see your grandmother again.

Truly despicable. she thought.

If you sign it, the Gu Family will cover all of your grandmother's surgery expenses, and will also arrange the best doctors to treat her. Zhōngnián rén continued, "What do you think?"

As long as you sign it, grandmother's surgery will be worry-free. A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes.

No signing! a sudden voice broke her thought.