Chapter 2

Xiao Zheng's face was a mix of three parts shock and seven parts surprise. It was truly a spectacular sight. Just as Sister Hong was about to add more fuel to the fire and vent her anger, Xiao Zheng's complex expression suddenly changed. He lit a cigarette with a 'snap' and said with a relieved look, "I told you that night I was just drunk, not so drunk that I lost my mind or my eyesight. No matter how thirsty I was, I wouldn't settle for just anyone. Fortunately, it was just a false alarm."

Without waiting for Sister Hong to explode, Xiao Zheng pushed the door open and said, "No sugar in the coffee. Thanks."

Xiao Zheng remembered the sign on the door that read 'President's Office.' This meant that the person waiting inside was Sister Hong's direct superior, a wealthy woman with a net worth of several billion...

Shouldn't such high-society ladies and rich women change men as often as they change underwear, and be brides every night? How could she have become so attached after just one night? Could it be that some small detail I didn't notice betrayed my noble character and soul?

The office was large. On the left was a row of massive solid wood bookshelves, filled with world-renowned rare books, many of which were unique editions. On the right was a small reception area, with the arrangement of the sofa and coffee table exuding hostility. There were no ashtrays, no magazines, and not even a water glass. The carpet here was clearly newer than the rest, leading Xiao Zheng to conclude that the office owner had never entertained any guests here.

But at that moment, a stunningly beautiful woman sat on a single sofa in the reception area, dressed in work attire, her coldness penetrating to the bone. Her snow-white, beautiful face seemed to bear the words 'Do Not Approach' in large letters, and her clear, black-and-white eyes emitted a cold light that kept people at a distance. Perhaps because of her presence, the temperature in the spacious office plummeted, creating a stark contrast with the outside world.

Xiao Zheng noticed that a middle-aged man, about forty years old, stood beside the beautiful woman. He was dressed in a well-tailored suit with shiny leather shoes. However, his otherwise refined face was marked by a faint sense of unease and tension. It was clear that being in the same room as the ice-cold woman was a torment for him, especially standing next to her.

"Stop!"

Just as Xiao Zheng was walking towards the reception area, the ice-cold woman suddenly spoke. Her tone was firm and authoritative, leaving no room for doubt. Even the middle-aged man beside her straightened up like a soldier, a rather comical sight.

In contrast, Xiao Zheng walked forward unhurriedly and sat down opposite the woman, separated by a steel-reinforced coffee table less than a meter wide. He shamelessly admired her beauty up close.

The woman was breathtakingly beautiful.

Her features were like sculptures, exquisitely crafted, and her skin was as smooth as egg white, almost breaking at a touch. Her lips were as plump as petals, and her teeth were as white and shiny as shells. A cold and proud aura lingered around her, making most men feel inferior and deeply insecure at just one glance.

But Xiao Zheng seemed to block out the sharp aura emitted by the ice-cold woman. After a moment of serious observation, he looked relieved and sat up straight, saying, "I've finally figured out why I acted so recklessly that night. If I could go back in time, I would still choose to stay in a room with you, even if it were a five-star hotel."

The ice-cold woman's eyes, which were like autumn water, instantly turned from ice to fire, as if she wanted to burn Xiao Zheng to ashes and scatter his bones!

The middle-aged man, who knew the inside story, felt both admiration and sympathy for Xiao Zheng's audacious words.

Why provoke anyone? How dare he offend the top female executive of the Empire Tower, the rising new rich woman in Mingzhu City?

Who doesn't know that the head of the New Aurora Group is notorious for hating men? You must have had the courage of a lion to take advantage of the ice-cold beauty when she was drunk and take her to a hotel.

Young man, do you know how to write the word 'death'?

Lin Huayin felt as if a fire was burning in her chest. Her emotions fluctuated wildly, but she controlled her nerves on the brink of collapse with strong willpower. She gritted her teeth and said, "Lawyer Deng, give him all the documents and the contract."

"Yes, boss," Lawyer Deng nodded guiltily and took out the documents and contract he had prepared last night from his briefcase.

"What documents?" Xiao Zheng flicked the ash from his cigarette, scattering it all over the carpet.

This rude and impolite act again triggered the ice-cold woman's severe OCD, but she suppressed it again. A faint blush crept onto her cold, beautiful face, clearly indicating she was on the verge of breaking down.

"Boss's personal information and your marriage contract," Lawyer Deng explained patiently. "Given your special situation, although this marriage contract hasn't gone through the Civil Affairs Bureau, it is legally binding during the agreement period. Any breach of the terms by either party will result in legal responsibility and compensation."

Xiao Zheng nodded indifferently, showing his understanding. Then he casually picked up the ice-cold woman's personal information and flipped through it, saying, "Since I reluctantly agreed to your domineering request, I will keep my word. There's no need to provide me with all your personal information, right? Frankly, with a face like yours, I don't care if you're a fraud or a con artist."

As he spoke, his eyes quickly fell on the ice-cold woman's personal information.

"Lin Huayin, so you're Lin Huayin." Xiao Zheng's lips curled slightly as he continued reading. "Twenty-seven years old, you're already twenty-seven? Two years older than me. Hmm, Harvard graduate with a Master's in Business Administration. A female scholar. CEO of New Aurora Group. Hey, you became CEO at twenty-seven, must have a strong background, right? Did you get the job through connections?"

As Xiao Zheng read through Lin Huayin's personal information, he viciously commented on the rising new rich woman in Mingzhu City, revealing a deep-seated resentment towards the wealthy.

Lin Huayin's face alternated between light and dark, white and green. Her hands were clenched into fists, ready to explode at any moment.

But she was still holding back. She had to, because Xiao Zheng hadn't signed the contract yet, and the marriage agreement wasn't officially in effect.

"Cough."

Lawyer Deng, sensing Lin Huayin's rising anger, cleared his throat and said, "Mr. Xiao, please take a look at the marriage agreement. If there are no issues, you can sign it to make it effective."

"Sure, I don't want to waste everyone's precious time," Xiao Zheng picked up the marriage agreement, glanced through it, and raised an objection. "I can accept most of the terms, but one of them seems unreasonable."

Lawyer Deng's eyes flickered, suspecting that this young man was up to something. He cautiously asked, "Mr. Xiao, which term do you think is unreasonable?"

Xiao Zheng took a puff of his cigarette and said seriously, "Article 9: During the agreement period, although we are legally married, we do not need to fulfill marital obligations. I think this is a bit inhumane."

"What's the problem?" Lawyer Deng's lips twitched, sensing that things were about to go wrong.

"Lawyer Deng, you're a seasoned person, I believe you can understand my dilemma," Xiao Zheng said solemnly. "As a young man in my prime, I often go out with friends, drink, and tell dirty jokes. When the mood strikes, I need a way to release it, right? On one hand, you're using moral constraints to control my behavior, and on the other hand, you're not allowing me to fulfill marital duties. Isn't this just trying to drive me crazy?"

Snap!

Unable to bear it any longer, Lin Huayin suddenly pulled out a letter opener from her pocket, her body trembling as she pointed it at Xiao Zheng, shouting like an enraged lioness, "If you dare to say another word, I'll take you down with me!"