Renault stared at the screen of his mobile phone. The encrypted message made him feel uneasy.
Before he could sort out his thoughts, he saw Lei Shuangcheng rushing out of the elevator in a panic.
"Boss! This is bad! The old patriarch suddenly fell into a coma, and the doctor issued a critical condition notice."
"The twelve elders are holding an emergency meeting. According to ancestral precepts, if you don't produce a marriage certificate within 24 hours, the inheritance rights that the old patriarch earned for you with a blood sacrifice will be invalidated!"
Renault's temple was throbbing.
He glanced at the time the message was sent:
21:05.
This means that he must return to Lesos Castle with his marriage certificate with Lina before 9:05 tomorrow night.
Thinking of the blood sacrifice ceremony his grandfather had held for him this morning, Renault clenched his fists.
If his grandfather's efforts were wasted because of his own delay, how could he have the face to see him?
"What's happening with Eric?" Renault asked in a deep voice.
Lei Shuangcheng leaned closer and lowered his voice, "He has surrounded the castle with his men, waiting for the right time to take over the family business."
"Boss, you have to find a way to get Miss Lina to agree to marry you!"
Renault rubbed his brow.
He had planned to pursue Lina slowly to make up for his previous debt, but he didn't expect the change to come so suddenly.
He called Shi Heng directly and explained the situation briefly.
"There's no problem with the Civil Affairs Bureau," Shi Heng said on the other end of the phone, the sound of keyboard tapping in the background. "It's a good time to test the newly developed municipal advertising system."
"Section Chief Zhang owes me a favor. A special passage can be opened during the Spring Festival. But...how can I convince Lina? I can't help you with that."
Hang up the phone.
Renault took out the book "One Hundred Ways to Chase Your Wife" from his pocket and turned directly to the last page.
There is only one eye-catching line on it:
[Trick 100: If you truly love someone, you will have already thought about what she wants when she gets angry.]
These words hit Renault's heart like a heavy hammer.
He slammed the book shut, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.
"Go find Vera." Renault turned and strode towards the next ward.
In order to ensure Lina's safety, the Black Scale Guards have taken control of all surrounding wards.
Two black-clad guards in the corridor were about to stop him, but when they saw that it was Renault, they immediately stepped aside to make way.
"Sixth Young Master." The guard bowed his head respectfully.
Inside the ward, a young woman in black combat fatigues was rapidly typing away on her laptop.
Hearing footsteps, she said without looking up, "Two minutes later than expected."
Vera, the current leader of the Black Scale Guard.
She closed the computer and stood up. Her height of 1.78 meters made her eyes almost level with Renault.
"I want to know Lina's preferences." Renault went straight to the point, "All of them."
Vera examined Renault with a sharp gaze.
After a moment, he nodded slightly, "Those recognized by Patriarch Jack are indeed qualified to know."
Then, she listed a list of things that Lina liked:
"The latest Nintendo Switch, a limited edition Animal Crossing 3D cartridge, sea salt caramel chocolate imported from the United States, white tulips... the lady said roses were too tacky, and sapphire jewelry."
"Sapphire?" Renault thought thoughtfully.
"Cornflower blue." Vera pointed to her own eyes. "The lady's eye color is similar. She stared at the jewelry display case three times."
Renault turned around and snapped his fingers at Lei Shuangcheng, "Prepare the car, let's go to the prosperous capital."
An hour and a half later, Renault and Lei Shuangcheng returned to the hospital with carefully prepared gifts.
Standing in front of the ward door, Renault took a deep breath and knocked on the door gently.
"Get out! I said I won't see anyone!" Lina's angry voice pierced through the door.
Renault ignored him and walked in.
I saw Lina sitting on the hospital bed with her back to the door.
Her long golden hair was slightly messy, and her shoulders rose and fell gently with her breathing.
"I said no..." Lina turned her head and saw the man at the door, and her voice stopped abruptly.
Renault walked up to her, holding a large bouquet of snow-white tulips in his left hand and a box of beautifully packaged sea salt caramel chocolate imported from the United States in his right hand. The rich aroma had already filled the ward.
Lei Shuangcheng followed closely behind, carefully holding a brand new Switch game console in his left hand and a gift box tied with a silver ribbon in his right hand.
Inside was the dress that Renault specially asked Gu Youran to help choose.
When he saw the corner of the book "One Hundred Ways to Chase Your Wife" sticking out of his boss's pocket, the corners of his mouth twitched.
Renault placed the chocolate on the bedside table and said, "This one has 30% less sugar."
Then, he carefully placed the tulips in a vase and placed it in the most conspicuous position.
Lina's eyes wandered among the gifts, from chocolates, game consoles, dress boxes, to the bouquet of fresh and elegant white tulips.
Her lips trembled slightly, but she pursed them stubbornly.
"You think you can bribe me with these little gadgets?" She raised her chin with a disdainful expression.
But Renault keenly noticed that her fingers were unconsciously twisting the sheets.
"It's not bribery." Renault stepped forward and took out a velvet jewelry box from his suit pocket. "It's an apology."
The moment the lid of the box was opened, Lina's breathing obviously stopped.
A ring inlaid with a sapphire lies quietly in the box, and the gem reflects a charming light like the deep sea under the light.
"Vera said that this color suits your eyes best." Renault explained softly.
Lina's face flushed red, and she picked up a pillow and threw it at Renault, "Vera is such a traitor! Who allowed her to leak all this?"
The pillow fell lightly on Renault's chest. Instead of dodging, he curled up the corners of his mouth.
Renault pulled out a gold-stamped card from the game console packaging. "Shi Heng has arranged a special channel for the Civil Affairs Bureau. You can register before midnight tonight."
Lina's eyes widened. "Are you crazy? It's Chinese New Year!"
"Special matters are handled specially." A cunning glint flashed in Renault's eyes. "So, do you want to get a marriage certificate with me? Just as... a favor?"
Suddenly, Lei Shuangcheng poked his head in the doorway. "Boss, Mr. Shi said that the LED screen synchronization control would cost 200 yuan. That's enough to buy three limited edition sports cars. Are you sure you want that much?"
The ward suddenly fell silent.
Lina stared at Renault for a long time, then suddenly grabbed the chocolate box and roughly opened the package.
"Let me check if this chocolate has really been reduced in sugar," she muttered, her ears red as blood. "If you dare to lie to me, you're dead."
Renault finally felt relieved.
Lina took a bite of the chocolate, and the sweet and salty caramel melted on her tongue, and the sugar content was indeed reduced a lot.
She snorted awkwardly: "You're smart..."
Before he finished speaking, it suddenly became as bright as day outside the window.
"What's going on?" Lina turned her head to look out the window, her eyes widening instantly.
Outside, giant LED screens lit up at the same time.
The entire night sky of the capital was lit up.
It shows:
The five big words "Renault Elena" are set against a background of a beating pink heart.
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