"Song Wan," Bai Ruogu looked at her, "did you understand what I said?"
Song Wan twitched the corners of her mouth.
The general meaning is that I understood.
In other words, their roles in the marriage are relatively independent, neither of them should interfere with the other, living expenses are split equally, and if either of them has an emergency in the future, it is a favor to help, and it is their right not to help.
Of course, the Bai family, being a powerful and influential clan, would not be in any trouble.
Only small, insignificant families like hers would encounter so many troubles.
"Ruogu," Song Wan said in a low voice, "Do you... still want to sign a prenuptial agreement with me?"
"How did you know?" Bai Ruogu's eyes lit up, and he laughed. "Song Wan, you finally understand what I'm saying! I'm so glad."
"Really..." She was stunned. Those were her words to test him, but she didn't expect to receive a positive answer from him.
“A prenuptial agreement is definitely necessary,” Bai Ruogu said. “Many young people abroad do this when they get married. I have lived abroad for a long time and have become accustomed to this concept, and I agree with this practice. It’s better to have many things clearly discussed before marriage, so that even if you get divorced later, you won’t have to go through too much trouble and waste time and energy, which is not good for either party.”
"You..." Song Wan was somewhat surprised, "You've even thought about divorce?"
Bai Ruogu chuckled, "It's just a matter of being prepared. Of course, no one gets married with the intention of getting divorced, but it's always better to plan ahead."
He added, "I'm someone who likes to get things done first."
Song Wan forced a smile.
This way of getting along doesn't seem to have any problems. People always need to be independent, and even married couples should keep their finances separate.
But……
If two people cannot support each other, weather the storms together, and stay by each other's side when one of them encounters setbacks... if they have to calculate how much each of them contributed to even a bowl of noodles, then what is the point of such a marriage?
She didn't want to curry favor with the powerful and wealthy; she got together with Bai Ruogu not because the Bai family was rich.
From the very beginning, she truly saw him as the person she wanted to spend her life with.
However, it seems now that she may have made the wrong choice.
Song Wan suddenly snapped out of her daze and immediately banished the thought from her mind.
"Okay, I understand." She looked at Bai Ruogu. "I won't mention my brother-in-law's matter to you again, I..."
"You can't take it on!" Bai Ruogu emphasized. "This is a matter between the couple; they should be allowed to resolve it themselves. If they can't, they'll have to bear the consequences!"
"Ruogu! That's my sister!"
"Even sisters can't stay together forever, right?" Bai Ruogu found her unreasonable. "You can't solve all her problems!"
"But you always give in to your sister's needs, don't you? She didn't want to work, she just wanted to draw, so you invested in an animation company for her!"
“How can my sister be like your sister?” Bai Ruogu blurted out.
Song Wan stood there, stunned, staring blankly at him.
After a long pause, she asked him softly, "What... is the difference between them?"
Bai Ruogu realized he had misspoke and quickly grabbed Song Wan's hand to explain, "That's not what I meant! I meant... I..."
"Never mind, no need to say anything more." Song Wan released him. "I understand."
Bai Zhijin was a princess of high birth, and she was entitled to have whatever she wanted. Her sister, on the other hand, was born of lowly birth and did not deserve any respect.
"Song Wan!"
Bai Ruogu was about to explain something when the fingerprint lock clicked, and Song Xi came in from outside.
Two men were following behind her.
When Song Wan saw that the two people didn't look like good people, her heart tightened, and she hurriedly ran to pull her sister away.
"Hehe, don't be afraid, little sister!" one of the men said with a fawning smile. "We're from Master Qiao's men, and we've come here today to escort you back, big sister!"
Song Wan didn't immediately realize what was going on.
Song Xi stammered as he explained to her, "Master Qiao said... Wu Qiang's high-interest loan has been wiped clean."
"It's not just a simple cancellation!" the man shouted, then, realizing he was being too rude, he bowed and smiled obsequiously. "Also, from now on, the two of us will be responsible for protecting the two young ladies' safety, and we'll absolutely not let that scumbag Wu Qiang harass you! By the way, Master Qiao's men are currently searching the entire city for that scumbag. Once they find him, they'll force that beast's head down and make him sign the divorce papers!"
Song Wan was stunned, as was Bai Ruogu, who was standing next to her.
"Sis, what's going on?"
"I...I'll tell you in a bit." Song Xi avoided eye contact. She walked up to the two men and smiled gently. "Please go back first, we don't need your help for now."
“Alright!” The two men bowed to her. “If you need anything, just give us a call!”
“Young Master Bai…” Song Xi then looked at Bai Ruogu, “It’s not convenient for you to stay today, what do you think…”
"Okay." Bai Ruogu nodded and turned to leave.
The moment the door closed, Song Wan grabbed her sister's hand impatiently, "What happened? How did you get back from Master Qiao's place? He...he didn't do anything to you, did he?"
"What are you thinking!" Song Xi nudged her. "Actually, I was quite scared today too. I thought I was in big trouble, but I didn't expect that Fifth Master Qiao would invite me over and tear up the IOU that Wu Qiang wrote for them in front of me, telling me that the debt was wiped clean. He also told me that he would help me divorce Wu Qiang!"
Song Wan couldn't believe it, her eyes widening. "He's really that kind?"
“He’s not that kind,” Song Xi said, looking at her meaningfully. “Someone made a deal with him.”
"What?"
After a long silence, Song Xi slowly said, "It's Lin Zhaojiang."
Song Wan was startled.
"Lin Zhaojiang met with Master Qiao and persuaded him that the 30 million would be considered an investment in the Lixing Hotel, and Master Qiao would become a shareholder of the hotel from now on."
“This…” Song Wan thought for a moment, then shook her head incredulously.
She understood that this matter was not so simple. Lin Zhaojiang must have paid the 30 million himself, while Master Qiao not only made a profit but also gained a respectable shareholder status.
Song Wan was a little confused; she didn't understand why Lin Zhaojiang would go to such great lengths to help her.
But she only felt truly safe when she was with him.
Song Wan lay in bed, and as she turned over, she saw the adorable strawberry bear. She smiled, hugged the bear to her chest, and the moment she closed her eyes, all she could see was Lin Zhaojiang's image.
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