Chapter 2

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One month later

“Dad, do you feel better?”

“Un, a lot better. Xingqing, you should also settle your own affairs, Dad will take care of himself. You should go.”

“Nothing is more important than you, Dad. The doctor said you can eat some fruit. This is a Granny Smith apple, it’s pink and delicious. I washed it and cut it into small pieces for you. Come have a taste~”

“You~ okay, Dad has had some. If you have something to do, you can do it first.”

“Dad~ do you dislike me?”

“How could that be when Dad has been taking up so much of your time? See, you’ve lost a lot of weight. Dad just needs to rest now, Dad sees your love for him.”

“Okay okay, Dad is using the method of ‘hurting oneself to gain the confidence of the enemy’. I will accompany you for a while and then I will go back, okay?” (1)

“Ah~ok~”

“Heng heng.” (2)

“Haha~”

The curtains were open and the sun was shining through the window. Even if it wasn’t ventilated and you could smell the faint scent of medical disinfectant, Lin Yufeng, who was sitting half up with the help of Lin Xingqing, looked to be in good spirits despite his face still being pretty thin. Lin Xingqing made fun of him, acting like a spoiled child while letting him finish half of the apple. Although urged to leave, she stood at the door and looked at Lin Yucheng, who was still looking at her gently. Lin Xingqing couldn’t help bending her eyebrows up and showing a smile.

There is no happier thing in the world.

Her father, thanks to the timely treatment, finally conquered the illness. He woke up from the coma and can look at her, call her, and accompany her. Even if the previous months were like nightmares, even if there was still a long recovery period to go, to her it was still the luckiest thing.

So the cost for that is not much to pay, is it?

***

“Lin Xingqing, your father is awake and only needs rehabilitation treatment. It’s time for you to fulfill your promise.”

“…I understand.”

“I will tell the driver to pick you up tonight at 7 o’clock.”

“There is no need, I can come by myself.”

“See you at 7, Lin Xingqing!”

“I…”

“Dudu~ Dudu…”

The crisp sound of the phone hanging up didn’t give Lin Xingqing any room to argue.

Lin Xingqing silently put away her cell phone and looked up slightly at the still bright and dazzling sunshine. She turned around to check that Lin Yufeng was completely out of site, took a deep breath, and then walked away without looking back.

Yes, it’s been a whole month since they made the promise that helped her that day.

In the past month nobody has bothered her. In addition to being treated at the top hospital in China, Lin Yufeng’s ward became a special VIP bed with the best nurses. Also, she was able to wholeheartedly take care of her father until he was a little bit better.

Everything was even better than she imagined.

It was kind to give her a month.

Afterall, the original contract came into effect immediately.

So she shouldn’t be greedy.

When she went home to pack her things, the familiar atmosphere of the room seemed a bit lonely because she hadn’t lived there for several months. Packing the last dress into her luggage, even though she had prepared herself, when she saw she was truly leaving this place she could not bear it. Lin Xingqing still could not control herself, holding the luggage tightly, with slightly red-rimmed eyes.

From today on, she will leave this place, not knowing when she will return.

Not only that…

Lin Xingqing breathed in deeply, wiping a useless, overflowing tear with her hand and fumbled out a document from deep in the luggage.

Opening it, that already familiar text once again came into view.

Marriage Contract:

A: Fang Xia

B: Lin Xingqing

Party B shall voluntarily marry Party A as their wife, and signs this contract voluntarily and fully understands it.

Article 1: Although both parties are women, they have become husband and wife. Party A has the right to require Party B to perform the obligations of husband and wife. Party B is not allowed to refuse except under special circumstances.

Article 2: …

Article 3: …

This contract has been duplicated, and shall come into effect after being signed and sealed.

A: Fang Xia B: Lin Xingqing

There are twenty articles in total, and the last item is the signature of two familiar people.

“Pa~”

The contract, long since been memorized in her heart, was read once again. Lin Xingqing displayed a wry smile, tucked her hair behind her, silently put the contract back into the deepest part of the luggage, and looked around the room she has lived in for 24 years for the last time. She locked the door without stopping once. At the same time, her heart locked as well.

Lin Xingqing, since a month ago, you have been married to a fake wife.

Even if that person is not masked, even if that person is a woman.

It is black and white, you have consented, so you must accept the fact.

As for the rest, don’t think about it!

Even if it’s for the sake of your father, you should be grateful for the existence of this contract!

***

“Miss Lin, this is your luggage. I cannot go into that place, so I’m going to have to trouble you, Miss Lin.”

“It’s ok, I understand. Thank you.”

“It’s my pleasure, Miss Lin. I’m Lao Zhang, if you need anything in the future, you can come to me. The young lady also said that you will be the other master of the family in the future.”

“…ok.”

The man called Lao Zhang is about 40 years old. He has a simple smile and speaks few words. After he came to pick her up at 7 o’clock, his attitude along the way was suitable. However, Lin Xingqing didn’t know what kinds of thoughts he had while driving away after finishing his words.

Another master…

The world is really…

In her heart, she didn’t know how to describe it. While carrying her luggage, Lin Xingqing looked at the closed door in front of her, slightly drooping her eyes and unconsciously pursing her lips.

“Squeak~”

The door opened almost immediately.

“Now that you’re here, come in.”

The sound of a female voice without any emotion came along with the opening of the door.

That voice is very familiar to Lin Xingqing.

It’s her marriage partner, Fang Xia’s, voice.

Lin Xingqing’s hand, which was carrying the suitcase, unconsciously tightened and she slowly raised her eyes. Behind the big, open door, she could vaguely see a person with a straight posture and wearing a formal dress sitting on the European sofa in the huge living room. The lady was looking down, making people unable to see her face. But just looking at her would make people feel uneasy about approaching.

This is Fang Xia.

Lin Xingqing’s chest heaved sharply a few times. Looking at the figure, her eyes were slightly dark, then she straightened herself.

“Okay, I’m here, Fang Xia.”

Saying the name that had been mulled over in her heart countless times, Lin Xingqing finally went in with a straight face, carrying her luggage and slowly walking forward.

“Squeak~”

The moment Lin Xingqing walked through the door, the door closed. She could never look back.

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Translator Notes:

(1) The original phrase used is 苦肉计 and is one of the Thirty-Six Stratagems which is an essay containing war strategies. Here is the link to the wikipedia page

(2) The sound of a groan

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