Chapter 3

Lin Huayin seemed to erupt like a volcano, completely losing control...

She was truly driven mad by Xiao Zheng's behavior!

How could there be such a man in this day and age? His style of dress was reminiscent of the 1980s, outdated and old-fashioned. His mouth was venomous and sharp, his manners low and despicable. His eyes were red and swollen as if he hadn't slept for three days and three nights. He exuded a frivolous and reckless aura, looking as disheveled as a street vagrant.

Was this the man she was about to sign a marriage contract with?

Thinking about that night when she had shared a bed with such a scoundrel, who had taken her precious first night that she had cherished for twenty-seven years, Lin Huayin was consumed with rage, feeling that life was not worth living.

As everyone knew, this famous new female tycoon was notorious for her deep aversion to men. She usually avoided any excessive contact with men, even finding it disgusting to look at them for too long. Several wealthy young men who lusted after Lin Huayin's beauty tried to create various "accidental" encounters to meet her, but they were all met with cold water, eventually giving up and losing their spirit.

Among the more than a thousand employees of Xin Ao Group, there were fewer than fifty men, once earning it the reputation of being a "man's paradise." This clearly showed how much Lin Huayin despised men.

But now, the top beauty of Mingzhu, Lin Huayin, not only had her most precious thing taken by Xiao Zheng but was also forced to sign a marriage contract with him. She was further insulted and criticized by the unfiltered Xiao Zheng, which pushed her, the pride of heaven, to the brink of losing control.

Lin Huayin's family had broken apart when she was fourteen, planting a deep-seated fear of marriage and hostility towards men in her young heart. Over the next thirteen years, her attitude towards marriage and men only worsened, leading her to decide to never marry or start a family, dedicating herself entirely to her career. However, fate had other plans. On a dark and stormy night, feeling down, she went to a bar for the first time to drown her sorrows. There, she met this despicable man and, after getting drunk, ended up having a relationship with him.

The most fatal part was that after consulting a doctor and repeatedly calculating, Lin Huayin confirmed that that night was the time of the month when her chances of conception were the highest.

"Given that both parties are healthy, the probability of pregnancy is as high as ninety percent."

The doctor's definitive conclusion pushed Lin Huayin into a deep abyss, leaving her in a state of chaos.

Pregnant? Having a child?

If everything went smoothly, she was destined to walk down the path of marriage, a road with no return.

The shadows of her childhood made her fear marriage and deeply despise men. But if she really was pregnant, she would have to provide her child with a complete and harmonious family. She did not want her child to suffer the same endless pain and despair.

Thus, in despair, she found Xiao Zheng, the man with whom she had spent that one night, and proposed the marriage agreement, setting the term at a conservative two months. If she didn't get pregnant, the contract would automatically become void, and they would go their separate ways, owing nothing to each other. If she did get pregnant,

Lin Huayin would resign herself to fate. She would build a family with this man, whom she despised even more than ordinary men, to give her child a happy and fulfilling childhood.

Lin Huayin was already filled with bitterness, but the despicable man continued to challenge her limits, provoking her with words and mocking her with his eyes. This made Lin Huayin, who was used to being in a high position and handling things decisively, furious and ready to fight to the death.

Since you want to humiliate me, I will risk everything and take you down with me!

The paper cutter that Lin Huayin carried with her revealed her extreme nature and declared her determination to never be humiliated.

Seeing the boss pull out the knife, Lawyer Deng took two steps back in panic, afraid of being caught in the crossfire. Xiao Zheng, however, stared at the trembling, pale-faced Lin Huayin with a half-smile and praised her sincerely, "Even when you're angry, you're beautiful in a unique way. I think I'm already hopelessly attracted to you."

"I'll fight you to the death!"

Slap!

Before Lin Huayin could react, the paper cutter she was gripping tightly in her hand disappeared into thin air.

"Playing with knives doesn't suit a beautiful woman like you." Xiao Zheng confiscated the paper cutter and said nonchalantly, "Alright, let's get back to business. I accept all the terms of the agreement. Give me a pen."

Seeing this, Lin Huayin sat back on the sofa, trembling all over, and said coldly, "Lawyer Deng, the pen."

Lawyer Deng, who had shrunk back, quickly took out a pen and handed it to Xiao Zheng, "Mr. Xiao, you just need to sign on the last page."

Xiao Zheng took the pen and signed his name with a flourish.

Seeing that the negotiation was finally coming to an end, Lawyer Deng pushed up his glasses and asked cautiously, "Mr. Xiao, our boss has already provided all her personal information to you. We hope you can also provide us with your personal information. After all, this agreement is for two months. The more we know about each other, the fewer misunderstandings there will be."

"My personal information?" Xiao Zheng stroked his chin and recited, "I'm 1.8 meters tall, with legs that make up half of my height. I'm healthy and have no bad habits."

Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette and continued, "I usually like to grow flowers, raise small animals, practice calligraphy, and read world classics. As for heroic deeds like standing up for justice and saving a beauty, they are old stories that have long been forgotten. In short, the most fitting description of me is: 'With a pen, I can bring peace to the world; with a sword, I can conquer it.'"

"..."

Lawyer Deng felt that he had been too curious. Why did he ask this guy for his personal information? Boss Lin didn't even mention it. He was just being nosy!

"Do you have a job?" Lin Huayin, suppressing her rage, asked coldly, like she was interrogating a criminal.

"Currently, several headhunting companies are in contact with me, offering positions like CEO, COO, and CFO. However, given my lifestyle, I can't accept jobs that are too tiring and leave no personal space, so I haven't given a formal response yet." Xiao Zheng said seriously.

"So, you don't have a job?" Lin Huayin pointed out.

Xiao Zheng emphasized, "Just temporarily."

"Lawyer Deng, check if there are any vacant positions in the company." Lin Huayin said coldly.

"Hey, what are you doing? Looking down on me? Giving me charity? I'm not ready to be a kept man!" Xiao Zheng argued, but received no response.

Lawyer Deng quickly reviewed the company's vacant positions and detailed them, "The HR department needs a training manager, the finance department needs a cashier, and the security department needs a guard. These are the three most urgent vacancies in the company."

"I've shown excellent leadership skills since childhood and am a natural leader." Xiao Zheng interfered with Lin Huayin's decision-making. "The position of training manager, while a bit of an overkill for me, is the closest to my true capabilities among the three."

"Are there no other positions?" Lin Huayin frowned, clearly not believing that Xiao Zheng could handle any of the three positions.

"The cleaning lady in the marketing department quit because her daughter-in-law is pregnant. The department staff have been complaining about the work environment recently."

"Hey! How can a man of my stature be a cleaner? That's an insult to my character!" Xiao Zheng said indignantly. "Even if you want me to start from the bottom, you could at least give me the cashier position in the finance department. To be honest, I won the city's abacus competition in fifth grade!"

Whether out of annoyance with Xiao Zheng's incessant chatter or because the words "daughter-in-law is pregnant" struck a sensitive nerve, Lin Huayin said coldly, "Go to the security department and start work today."

Xiao Zheng sighed with relief, feeling lucky. Although he didn't become the training manager as he had hoped, being a guard wasn't bad. The job was relaxed and free, fitting his lazy lifestyle.

But seeing the disdain, disgust, and even hatred in the ice queen's eyes, Xiao Zheng felt quite frustrated. It was just one night, right? No one forced her. If she didn't want it, could he have forced her? Was it necessary to see him as a despicable pervert?

Xiao Zheng knew that Lin Huayin's motive in giving him this job was to prevent him from disappearing and running away. Having experienced the hardships of job hunting, he didn't refuse and decided to go along with it, becoming a proud security guard in this company known as the "Land of Women."

However, out of resentment, Xiao Zheng sat up straight, looking solemnly at the icy Lin Huayin, "Since we are now contract spouses, you don't mind if I ask you a question, do you?"

"Go ahead." Lin Huayin said coldly.

"What's your zodiac sign?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

Lin Huayin's face showed a moment of confusion, puzzled by Xiao Zheng's question. But to quickly get rid of this insufferable man, she replied, "Virgo."

"You're not anymore."

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