004: Each gets what he wants, and they get married in a flash!
"You want to marry me?"
Gu Jun kept his eyes fixed on the window of the ward while talking to Xu Yao. Gu Haishan was the only relative left in Gu Jun's life, and he didn't know if his grandfather would ever wake up.
Xu Yao shook her head: "Grandpa Gu misunderstood."
Xu Yao did think about finding a shield to reassure her mother, Lin Meixian, and at the same time to make her ex-fiancé, Chen Yan, give up. But marriage is not a joke. She can't marry Gu Jun just because she needs to. She doesn't know Gu Jun at all, and likewise, Gu Jun doesn't know her at all!
Gu Haishan was still trying to save the patient, and neither Gu Jun nor Xu Yao spoke.
Half an hour later a doctor came out.
"Mr. Gu's condition is very poor. He may not survive tonight."
Gu Jun's eyes were as cold and silent as distant mountains, revealing a trace of pain. "Don't be afraid to spend money. Use the best medicine!"
The doctor hesitated. "The equipment and medicine can maintain Mr. Gu's vital signs, but... I hope you will consider it before making a decision."
Money can cure illness but it can’t buy life.
When Gu Haishan was conscious, he mentioned many times that he didn't want to be plugged into tubes and rely on machines to keep him alive, as that way of living was too undignified.
Gu Jun and Gu Haishan had been dependent on each other for many years. After Gu Haishan fell ill, his biggest regret was not seeing Gu Jun get married. If Gu Jun had a wife, he would have a new family, and Gu Haishan would be able to die with peace of mind.
Gu Jun already knew that Gu Haishan secretly left the hospital yesterday.
What Gu Jun couldn't understand was why Gu Haishan would decide on Xu Yao after just meeting her once?
Just as Xu Yao had an impression of Gu Jun, Gu Jun also had some memories of Xu Yao - in Gu Jun's memory, Xu Yao was very arrogant in school because her family was rich. At that time, Gu Jun was struggling in poverty, and naturally he could not stand a young lady like Xu Yao.
Gu Jun's impression of Xu Yao Limited is entirely negative!
The doctor told Gu Jun to be mentally prepared. Time was short, and Gu Jun's emotions overwhelmed his rationality. With red eyes, he said to Xu Yao, "Marry me, and you can set any conditions."
Xu Yao took two steps back: "Senior, you really misunderstood!"
If Gu Haishan had not been still lying in the ward, Xu Yao would have scolded Gu Jun harshly.
Gu Jun was about to speak when Xu Yao's phone suddenly rang. As soon as Xu Yao saw the number, she knew it was from her ex-fiancé, Chen Yan's assistant. Xu Yao hung up the phone and didn't answer. A moment later, a new message came in: "Ms. Xu, Mr. Chen wants to meet you at the Red House at 7 pm."
"Red House" is a restaurant that Xu Yao and Shen Yan often go to.
It seems that Chen Yan is back!
Xu Yao didn't reply to the message. When her phone rang for the second time, it was Lin Meixian calling.
Xu Yao answered the phone, and Lin Meixian indeed mentioned that Chen Yan was returning to China.
"You blocked him, and he called me again, asking me if his mother said anything unpleasant. He told you not to care. Yaoyao, have a good talk with Shen Yan. Your happiness is more important than anything else."
Xu Yao asked Lin Meixian why she postponed the marriage, and Lin Meixian said that the timing was not right.
Xu Yao knew it very well.
Xu Yao looked at Gu Jun and took a deep breath. "Mom, Shen Yan and I broke up because our feelings faded. I've met someone more suitable. He's my senior in high school."
Xu Yao's words were so convincing that Lin Meixian on the other end of the phone was confused and asked, "Is there really such a person?"
"Of course, I'll bring him to you someday."
Xu Yao hung up the phone feeling very embarrassed, "...Senior Gu, does your proposal still count?"
Gu Jun did not laugh at Xu Yao's fickleness.
Gu Jun needs a wife to make his grandfather Gu Haishan have no regrets, and Xu Yao also needs a husband to act as a shield, and the two hit it off.
Gu Jun asked Xu Yao what conditions she would need to agree to get married, and Xu Yao did have a condition: "I want to sign a prenuptial agreement."
Gu Jun nodded readily: "Okay!"
Gu Jun made a phone call, and a lawyer soon arrived at the hospital with an agreement. Xu Yao didn't know what terms Gu Jun would draft, so she first made her own request to the lawyer: "We will each be responsible for our pre-marital debts, and our post-marital income will also be managed separately. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to be defensive with you. I owe a lot of money, and I don't want to burden you."
Although it was a flash marriage, Xu Yao felt that Gu Jun had the right to know about her debt situation.
The lawyer hesitated to speak, but Gu Jun's opinion of Xu Yao changed a little. "Frankness is the cornerstone of cooperation. Since we have a prenuptial agreement, your debt will not be a burden to me."
The two parties had no objections, and the lawyer said nothing more. They quickly drafted a prenuptial agreement. After reading it, Gu Jun asked the lawyer to add a clause: "If I initiate the divorce, I have a house in Shenghai Garden that I can give to Xu Yao as compensation."
Xu Yao knew about the Shenghai Garden real estate project. The smallest unit there was 150 square meters. Some time ago, an owner of Shenghai Garden showed off his wealth online, making Shenghai Garden popular online.
The real top rich people in South City may look down on Shenghai Garden, but ordinary people cannot afford it either. Those who can live in Shenghai Garden are at least middle class.
Unexpectedly, Gu Jun actually has a house in Shenghai Garden, and is willing to include the house in the divorce compensation agreement.
Xu Yao didn't want to take advantage of Gu Jun. "We both get what we need. If we divorce in the future, we can just part ways amicably."
Gu Jun frowned. "Being married once doesn't have much impact on a man's future, but it's hard for a woman to live with the name of divorce. I don't like to owe favors to others. If I file for divorce, the house in Shenghai Garden will be my compensation."
Xu Yao thought that Gu Jun would only give her the house as compensation if she filed for divorce. When the day came when they really couldn't live together anymore, she would be the one to file for divorce and Gu Jun wouldn't have to give her the house.
"Okay, thank you, Senior Gu."
The two discussed the conditions for marriage, and Xu Yao and Gu Jun agreed to go home to get their household registration books and then meet at the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Xu Yao was on her way to the Civil Affairs Bureau with her household registration booklet when the breeze blew through her. Her feverish mind cleared up a bit, and she wasn't sure if she had made an impulsive decision. Just as this thought came to her mind, Xu Yao received another message from Assistant Shen Yan: "Ms. Xu, the driver will pick you up to go to the restaurant tonight."
Xu Yao immediately became determined that she had to get married today!
When Xu Yao arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, Gu Jun had already arrived.
Compared to Xu Yao's haste, Gu Jun seemed calmer.
Xu Yao didn’t even put on makeup today because she had to take ID photos for her wedding. She rummaged through her bag, found a lipstick, and applied it carefully in front of the mirror.
"Senior, you can still regret it now."
Xu Yao urged Gu Jun to reconsider. Gu Jun looked at his watch and said, "There's nothing to think about. The Civil Affairs Bureau is almost closing."
When taking pictures, the photographer praised the two of them for being a good match and directed them to look at the camera:
"It's a happy day, both of you smile happily!"
Xu Yao forced a smile, while Gu Jun raised the corners of his mouth.
Both of them smiled perfunctorily, without any joy at all about getting married. Xu Yao came out of the Civil Affairs Bureau with the stamped marriage certificate, looking a little dazed. She got married just like that, and she wondered if this decision was right.
Xu Yao didn't reply to the message for a long time, so Shen Yan's assistant called again.
This time, Xu Yao answered.
"Ms. Xu, where can the driver pick you up? You didn't go to the company today?"
"I've taken a day off today. Assistant Li, please tell Chen Yan that I won't be attending tonight's appointment, and ask him not to bother me again in the future. I'm afraid my husband will be angry."
“…”
On the other end of the phone, Shen Yan's assistant was silent for a long time, and couldn't help but confirm with Xu Yao: "Miss Xu, did I hear it wrong? Who do you think will be angry?"
"You heard me right, my husband will be mad, I'm getting married today!"
Assistant Li was speechless about this nonsense and had no choice but to hang up the phone.
When Xu Yao answered the phone, Gu Jun stood quietly by the side.
After Xu Yao finished the call, Gu Jun did not ask any further questions. Instead, Xu Yao took the initiative to explain: "It's my ex. He hasn't accepted the fact that we broke up yet. But you don't have to worry. Since I chose to marry you, I will definitely be loyal to the marriage."
Being faithful in marriage is not only Xu Yao's moral standard, but also Gu Jun's.
Even if it was a flash marriage, Gu Jun didn't want to be cuckolded by his wife.
Xu Yao's confession made Gu Jun feel a little relieved. No matter what kind of person Xu Yao was in the past, and no matter why Gu Haishan chose Xu Yao, Xu Yao now seemed less annoying, and Gu Jun could accept Xu Yao temporarily occupying the title of his wife.
Before Gu Jun could speak, the hospital called again.
——Gu Haishan is no longer able to do it.
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