Chapter 133: Pretending Turns Real, I'll Marry No One But You

Swish~! Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan was dumbfounded.

This woman??

This is… too direct, right?!

Xu Ying and her husband, upon hearing this, were also dumbfounded??

Yuyan this girl, actually so direct, directly saying this line?

"I don't want to marry you." Lin Yuan directly shook his head.

What kind of joke is this?!

Having him marry Zhao Yuyan is absolutely out of the question! Absolutely impossible!

Lin Yuan definitely doesn't want to be controlled by this witch in his next life.

Just thinking about it is scary.

This woman can do anything.

"Lin Yuan! What nonsense are you spouting!" Father Lin Fu'an finally got angry, angrily slammed the table and scolded.

Mother Xu Ying also got angry: "Xiao Yuan! You've gone too far! Yuyan treats you so well, yet you actually say such things?! Do you still have a sense of responsibility?!"

Lin Yuan was scolded round after round by his parents, and he was left dazed by the scolding.

"No, Mom, Dad… I…" Lin Yuan was just about to explain.

Mother scolded, "Xiao Yuan, why haven't you apologized to Yuyan yet?!"

"I didn't say anything wrong… why should I apologize?" Lin Yuan objected.

"Bang!" Father Lin Fu'an slammed the table again, "Being a man, you ought to be upright and responsible! Lin Yuan, saying such things disappoints me and your mother too much!"

"Exactly! Lin Yuan, you lack responsibility! If you don't apologize to Yuyan today, you're not allowed to set foot in this house again!" Xu Ying coldly shouted.

Lin Yuan was left speechless.

His own parents, this is simply speechless.

"I was wrong, I take back what I just said." Lin Yuan, helpless, could only endure and apologize to Zhao Yuyan.

"All right, all right, Lin Yuan, as long as you take responsibility for me, I'll forgive you." Zhao Yuyan blinked her beautiful eyes, mischievously.

Zhao Yuyan's words made Xu Ying feel even more heartache.

Xu Ying tightly grasped Zhao Yuyan's hand, "Yuyan, rest assured, I will definitely make Lin Yuan take responsibility. If this brat dares to let you down, I, as his mother, will personally break his leg!"

Zhao Yuyan's smile grew sweeter, "Thank you, Mom."

Hearing Zhao Yuyan suddenly call out "Mom," Xu Ying froze.

Her husband Lin Fu'an also froze.

Lin Yuan was even more stunned?

Holy cow! This crazy woman, what's she yelling about?!

Zhao Yuyan's pretty face turned red; she also realized she had misspoken, no way, the pace can't be that fast. It would scare Lin Yuan's parents.

"Ah, Auntie, sorry… I didn't mean to call you that~" Zhao Yuyan hastily corrected herself.

But Xu Ying's face couldn't stop smiling, "It's fine, it's fine… Yuyan, if Lin Yuan ever bullies you in the future, you must tell Auntie, and Auntie will help discipline him. Rest assured, Yuyan, Auntie will henceforth treat you as her own daughter and dote on you. Come, have some vegetables."

Xu Ying said, and then she gave Zhao Yuyan several more helpings of vegetables.

"Thank you, Auntie." Zhao Yuyan smiled sweetly.

That smile was simply too healing, it almost melted Xu Ying and her husband's hearts.

What a fine young lady.

"Xiao Yuan, you! You must have cultivated good karma in your past life! Sigh, being able to find a girl as good as Yuyan." Xu Ying sighed.

"Yeah, being able to find a girl like Yuyan, our Lin family has truly accumulated ancestral virtue." Father Lin Fu'an also sighed.

Lin Yuan, listening on the side, was utterly speechless.

How did we accumulate virtue?? Are you really going to belittle me this much and elevate that witch Zhao Yuyan this high??

Lin Yuan was utterly speechless, but he didn't dare say those words.

Zhao Yuyan, at the dinner table, was chatting with Xu Ying about parents.

Xu Ying took a great liking to Zhao Yuyan this girl, hid nothing, and told her all about the family situation.

"Auntie, since the Lin family studies Chinese medicine, why don't you and Uncle continue running the Chinese medicine clinic? You're currently collecting scrap; surely the profits can't match those of a Chinese medicine clinic?" Zhao Yuyan asked curiously.

This question has also troubled her for a long time.

"Sigh." Xu Ying let out a breath and slowly said, "Our family's Chinese medicine clinic was shut down by the Yuezhou Medical Association…"

"Huh?? Yuezhou Medical Association?" Zhao Yuyan was taken aback.

It's actually this organization again.

Yesterday, Lin Yuan was also threatened by this organization.

"Yuezhou Medical Association… why did they shut down your medicine shop?" Zhao Yuyan continued asking.

"Don't ask about it." Lin Yuan suddenly raised his head and said.

This woman is really over the top, keep asking.

Xu Ying also sighed, not wanting to say more.

"Sigh, it's all grudges from over a decade ago; better not bring it up." Xu Ying sighed, she seemingly didn't want to elaborate further.

In short, after that incident, our family's Chinese medicine clinic was shut down, and we Lin family can no longer practice Chinese medicine. Then, we got into lawsuits because of it, owing many foreign debts. Xu Ying shook her head and sighed, her eyes showing some indignation.

Seeing Auntie unwilling to speak, Zhao Yuyan didn't press further. Some things don't need to be pursued to the bitter end.

When the other party wants to speak, they will naturally do so. Zhao Yuyan is very good at reading people.

"Auntie, over these years, have you and Uncle been making money by collecting scrap to pay off debts?" Zhao Yuyan asked sympathetically, lowering her voice.

Xu Ying and her husband nodded.

"Yeah, aside from knowing a bit of traditional Chinese medicine, we can't do anything else; we can only make money by collecting scrap." Xu Ying sighed.

"But don't worry, Yuyan, our Lin family's debt is our own business as a couple, it has nothing to do with Lin Yuan. If you two really make it work, this debt doesn't need you to repay it. Me and your uncle will pay it off slowly." Xu Ying said.

This debt pressure shouldn't be borne by the son.

Xu Ying said this also to reassure Zhao Yuyan.

Zhao Yuyan said, "Auntie, don't worry, after I marry Lin Yuan, I'll have him work at my family's company; then he'll earn a lot of money and be able to help you pay off the debt."

Hearing this, Xu Ying and her husband couldn't believe it.

I never expected that girl Yuyan to be this good.

Xu Ying and her husband didn't know what to say.

With such a great girl, it's practically Lin Yuan's lifetime blessing!

"Lin Yuan, Yuyan has said all this, and you still won't show your attitude?" Xu Ying snapped.

Lin Yuan blinked, "Huh? What attitude?"

"You, you little brat! When are you planning to marry someone? You can't let Yuyan down! Yuyan's such a great girl—if you dare to disappoint her, I won't let you off!" Xu Ying snapped angrily.

Lin Yuan was speechless—what… what does this have to do with that!

Meanwhile, Zhao Yuyan stood to the side, unable to stop smiling at the corners of her red lips.

Today's lunch was definitely worth coming for.

I never thought she'd get along with Lin Yuan's parents so easily.

At this point, Lin Yuan's parents are pressuring him to get married.

This is much easier than Zhao Yuyan's desperate pursuit.

Your parents are pressuring you—do you dare not be with me?

Zhao Yuyan gazed meaningfully at Lin Yuan with her beautiful eyes.

"Um, Mom… we've only known each other for three months; talking about marriage now is too soon! I and she basically aren't…" Lin Yuan was about to explain.

Zhao Yuyan jumped in first, "Auntie, it's true that Lin Yuan and I have only known each other for three months; getting married now is indeed a bit early. Why don't we get to know each other more? After we've been together for about a year, discussing marriage then won't be too late."

Zhao Yuyan knew the pace couldn't be rushed too fast.

We can't push Lin Yuan too hard.

Otherwise, a cornered dog will jump over the wall.

After Zhao Yuyan and Lin Yuan finished lunch, they then said their goodbyes and left.

Xu Ying and her husband invited Zhao Yuyan to come to their house for dinner as well.

Zhao Yuyan gladly agreed.

In the afternoon, Lin Yuan took Zhao Yuyan to visit the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy.

They toured the hometown of Wang Xizhi, as well as the Jiezhu Temple, and the ink pool where Wang Xizhi used to wash his brush.

In the evening, Zhao Yuyan pulled Lin Yuan to go eat at his old home.

……

After Zhao Yuyan finished dinner at Lin Yuan's house, she chatted with Xu Ying until past nine at night.

Only then was she reluctantly pulled away by Lin Yuan.

If she didn't leave, Mother would probably let Zhao Yuyan stay overnight at the Lin family estate.

Lin Yuan, to prevent that witch Zhao Yuyan from staying, pulled her away.

Zhao Yuyan could only hastily bid farewell to her uncle and aunt before leaving with Lin Yuan.

Zhao Yuyan was pulled out of the Lin family estate.

"What's the rush? I haven't finished chatting with your mom yet." Zhao Yuyan gave him a sideways glance with her beautiful eyes.

Lin Yuan said coldly, "Zhao Yuyan, I warn you—don't get too involved with my mom! My parents are just ordinary folks; don't drag them into your shady business! If I find out you've dragged my parents into it, I won't let you off!"

Zhao Yuyan gave him a sideways glance, "Tch, I thought it was something else. Don't worry, my uncle and aunt treat me so well—I definitely won't drag them into this. The shady business is just between you two and me."

Lin Yuan said coldly, "Then why are you chatting so much with my mom? What's your angle?"

Zhao Yuyan said lightly, "So I can marry you? I regard my uncle and aunt as my future parents-in-law."

Lin Yuan: "……"

"Can you stop joking like that?! My mom already took it seriously!" Lin Yuan snapped angrily.

He despises Zhao Yuyan for exploiting his parents' kindness.

"I'm not joking—I really see them as my future parents-in-law. Lin Yuan, I truly want to marry you." Zhao Yuyan blinked her beautiful eyes and said earnestly.

At this moment, her stunning eyes were fixed on Lin Yuan.

She is very beautiful—beautiful to the point of breathlessness.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan felt his heartbeat go out of rhythm.

"Don't keep spouting nonsense—there's no way I could be with you." Lin Yuan flatly rejected.

Zhao Yuyan pursed her lips, "How would you know if you haven't tried? Maybe one day you'll agree."

"Impossible." Lin Yuan replied while walking.

"Tch, sooner or later something will make you kneel and propose to me." Zhao Yuyan stuck out her tongue.

She caught up and followed behind Lin Yuan.

The dim streetlights stretched their shadows diagonally.

Zhao Yuyan lightly stepped on Lin Yuan's shadow with her white sneakers.

She kept walking while stepping on Lin Yuan's shadow.

At this moment, she was playful, like a little maid.

"Lin Yuan, the Yuezhou Medical Association is oppressing your family like this—why don't you seek revenge?" Zhao Yuyan asked curiously.

Lin Yuan remained silent for a long time, then replied, "They have deep connections within government institutions; ordinary people can't touch them. Moreover, my parents are still alive, I can't confront them head-on."

The Medical Association has a deep background, even with official backing.

Otherwise, his grandfather wouldn't have been killed back then.

And Lin Yuan's parents still live in Hangcheng.

Lin Yuan, to protect his parents, also couldn't confront them directly.

So for his parents' sake, he could only endure.

"Then you don't plan to take revenge?" Zhao Yuyan asked.

"Of course I want revenge, but I'll do it my way." Lin Yuan clenched his fists, joints cracking.

"How do you plan to take revenge? Tell me a bit." Zhao Yuyan stepped forward, wrapped her arm around his, and asked curiously.

"The Medical Association bans me from using traditional Chinese medicine in Yuezhou, but… I can legally invest in Yuezhou under the guise of a medicinal materials trader. That way, they can't restrict me." Lin Yuan narrowed his eyes, coldly.

"A medicinal materials trader? So that's why you want to work at the Su Group? You aim to become a Su Group executive, then, under the pretense of executive investment, return to Yuezhou to invest in a pharmaceutical company and take revenge?" Zhao Yuyan was really sharp; she grasped it instantly, murmuring.

"Yes." Lin Yuan nodded.

He works hard precisely to rise to a high position in the Su Group as soon as possible.

That way, he could establish a pharmaceutical subsidiary in Yuezhou under the pretense of executive investment.

Those people from the Medical Association forbid him from using traditional Chinese medicine.

But they didn't forbid him from engaging in the pharmaceutical business.

Zhao Yuyan pursed her lips and said, "Why go through all this trouble? I'll fund it; I'll help you set up a pharmaceutical company."

Lin Yuan shook his head. "I won't take your money; I only earn clean money."

"Tch, why don't I just dispatch a crew to strong-arm that Medical Association? Taking down organizations is our Nine Honors International's forte." Zhao Yuyan continued.

Lin Yuan shook his head, speaking coldly, "Violence can't solve everything, and behind the Yuezhou Medical Association lies government backing. If you rashly use violence, you'll drag our Nine Honors International into it. The Lin family's grudge, I'll settle it myself—I don't need your help."

"Alright." Zhao Yuyan pursed her lips.

Lin Yuan suddenly pulled his arm away, "We've been hugging for too long; let's not stay so close."

"Tch, what are you afraid of? This miss isn't going to eat you." Zhao Yuyan muttered with her red lips, a bit displeased.

"Lin Yuan, since the Yuezhou Medical Association is bullying your family, why don't I help you get revenge tonight? I'm best at taking revenge on people." Zhao Yuyan suddenly said.

"How would you take revenge? I warn you, don't act recklessly—you'll endanger my parents. My parents are still in Yuezhou." Lin Yuan warned vigilantly.

Zhao Yuyan lightly leaned close to his ear and whispered a few words.

Whoosh—Lin Yuan's expression changed abruptly.

"Are you crazy? If we get caught, it's over—we'll both end up in prison." Lin Yuan said solemnly.

"What's there to fear? I'm used to gray-area work, I've done plenty of legally dubious things—this is nothing." Zhao Yuyan said nonchalantly.

But Lin Yuan still refused; that act was too risky, absolutely out of the question.

But, after the two returned to the hotel that evening.

Late at night, while Lin Yuan was asleep, Zhao Yuyan secretly slipped out of the Presidential Suite……

Zhao Yuyan keeps her word; since she said it, she must carry it out.

Late at night, Lin Yuan groggily got up to go to the bathroom.

As a result, he discovered Zhao Yuyan's shoes were missing?

Huh? Lin Yuan searched around, but couldn't find a trace of that girl?

Oh no! She wouldn't really go to the Medical Association to take revenge, would she?!

Lin Yuan slapped his forehead, feeling that things were going badly!

Lin Yuan hurriedly called Zhao Yuyan.

But Zhao Yuyan's phone went unanswered.

Lin Yuan hastily put on his clothes and rushed out of the hotel……