I knew Lu Shiyan had some special feelings for me. After all, with my face like this, it would be a problem if he remained indifferent.
But I still underestimated his shamelessness!
He and Su Ning'an are truly a perfect match, both equally ruthless and insane.
I kicked the door open and walked in with a scowl on my face. "What are you dreaming of! Marry you? Why should I marry you? I've already been…"
Lu Yanchen interrupted me as I nearly blurted out.
"Did you hear all that?"
A chill ran down my spine. I had almost been exposed. Lu Shiyan's request sent me into a frenzy, my chest heaving.
"I've never seen such a shameless person!"
Lu Shiyan probably hadn't expected me to come so suddenly, and a flicker of embarrassment crossed his face. "Miss Jiang, since you've heard me, I'll be frank. If I were to marry someone else, it would be you. You look a lot like my ex-wife. I know I did some stupid things in my earlier moments of confusion, but I truly loved her, so I..."
"You want me to be Su Wan's replacement? How dare you! You're such an ugly toad, yet you're still so frivolous! Why would I marry a scumbag like you? Are all the men in the world extinct? Lu Shiyan, you're so shameless! Why doesn't the government use your shame to research bulletproof vests?"
I was so furious I was talking without thinking.
I'm marrying him? Why wouldn't he let the Queen Mother marry him!
"Alright, stop being angry." Lu Yanchen patted my back, his voice strangely doting.
When his gaze fell on Lu Shiyan's face, his voice grew colder: "Wanwan isn't an object. She's my wife. I don't want to hear that again."
"Uncle, I really..."
"Get out!" Lu Yanchen was furious, and Lu Shiyan didn't dare stay any longer. I was still gasping for breath, my face darkening.
"If he begs you again, are you planning to give me away?"
In the past, I would have thought such a request was sheer nonsense, but after seeing Lu Yanchen's indulgence with Lu Shiyan, I didn't dare to think about it.
Besides, Lu Shiyan himself had said he'd obliged him once before.
I grabbed Lu Yanchen by the collar and asked, "What did you do for him before?"
Lu Yanchen stared into my eyes, his expression serious and earnest. "That was the worst decision I've ever made in my life, Taiwan. I won't let this tragedy happen again."
Tragedy? What tragedy? His leg?
"If you meet a woman you like in the future, and you divorce me, I'll..."
"That day won't happen. I've already met the woman I like."
As expected, I was right. He already had someone he loved.
"Okay, don't be angry. I want some fruit. Cut it for me, okay?" He looked at me with such tenderness that I couldn't seem to refuse. "Wait a moment, then. I'll go change."
"Okay."
I ran back to the closet and picked out a dress. A deep, blazing gaze pierced me from behind.
After changing, I headed downstairs. Around the corner on the first floor, an arm suddenly pulled me into the utility room.
If I hadn't known we were at the Lu residence, I would have nearly screamed.
That night, the knife attack came without warning.
In the dim light, I met Lu Shiyan's eyes. His hand covered my mouth. I frowned, anger in my eyes, and yanked his hand away. "Lu Shiyan, what on earth do you want to do?"
"Miss Jiang, I advise you to keep your voice down. Otherwise, if the servants catch us hiding in the utility room, guess what people outside will say? My reputation is already ruined, and I don't care if I'm accused of a worse crime."
"You..."
The man before me was no longer as refined as before. He had stripped off all his pretense, revealing his true, nasty, ugly side.
"I just wanted to say a few words to you. I hope you'll cooperate."
I looked at him coldly, speechless. Lu Shiyan licked his lips and said, "What I said to my uncle just now was sincere. I know your marriage is a business one. Your ex-boyfriend was snatched away by your sister, and you even cut your wrists for him to refuse to marry my uncle. Even though you're married now, it's likely you married him out of spite."
I laughed. Does this idiot, played like a dog by Su Ning'an, think he's so clever? So I didn't interrupt his speculation, letting him play it out.
"To be honest, my uncle fell in love with a woman a long time ago, and he'll never fall in love with anyone else. Whether he marries you or someone else, it doesn't really matter. He's only interested in the Jiang family."
"So?" I looked at him coldly.
Lu Shiyan thought he'd hit on my thoughts, and he beguiled me further, "Although there's no emotional connection between us, because you look like my ex-wife, I want to marry you, even as a way to make amends for her. I hope you'll give me this opportunity."
"Anyway, this is a business marriage. My uncle and I are both members of the Lu family. Honestly, my uncle's status isn't glamorous. He's my grandfather's illegitimate son. I have a better chance of inheriting the Lu family. And my greatest strength is that I'm a healthy man."
At this point, Lu Shiyan grew confident. "I admit that my uncle is excellent in some ways. He's always... He's disabled. To be frank, he can't hug you or care for you like a normal man, but I can."
I couldn't help but sneer. "Is that why you took care of your wife's younger sister in bed?"
"I was bewitched by her. Miss Jiang, if you marry me, I will never do anything to let you down again. I will love you, care for you, and make up for all my regrets about my ex-wife on you."
"Do you think I care about that?"
Lu Shiyan suddenly stepped forward, leaning towards me. My back rested against the wall. He was, after all, a grown, muscular man, much taller than me.
As he approached, his shadow enveloped me. He whispered in my ear, word by word, "Do you want to be a widow with him forever? He's been disabled for so many years. Do you think he can still produce children?" As Lu Shiyan spoke, my mind raced back to the scrape of my knee that morning when I woke up.
Clearly, some of Lu Yanchen's faculties were intact, and from that fleeting touch, he felt as strong as the man himself!
I was lost in thought, Lu Shiyan's lips nearly brushing against my earlobe. "But I can. I can make you experience the joy of being a woman. I..."
"Fuck you! You pervert, get away from me!"
I shoved Lu Shiyan aside, flung the door open, and bolted out.
This jerk, has he lost his mind?
Does he think a man with that thing can do whatever he wants?
Besides, if Lu Yanchen isn't good enough, can't I just find ten or eight male models?
Am I going to hang myself on this filthy cucumber of his for the rest of my life?
I was furious. I quickly cut a fruit plate and headed upstairs.
As I passed the living room, Lu Shiyan's eyes fell on me, and I glared at him fiercely!
You pervert!
Back in my room, I didn't tell Lu Yanchen about this filthy thing, fearing he'd be deafened. I carried the fruit plate over. "Mr. Lu, I'm curious what kind of fruit you like, so I've prepared some."
"Grapes," he began.
I casually took one and popped it into his mouth, but he shut up and took my finger in his mouth.
I'd clearly been acting up last time in the car to make him blush, so this couldn't be a surprise.
A soft, wet touch brushed against the tip of my tongue, and knowing what it was, I blushed.
"Lu, Mr. Lu..."
He released my finger and chewed the grape, his gaze fixed on my face with a hint of aggression. He said lazily, "It's sweet. Do you want to try it?"