Lin Zhenzhen wanted to break free from his control and instinctively stepped back.
But he accidentally touched the switch on the wall.
The study suddenly became very dark, with only the faint white light from the hanging lamp in the hallway outside the door barely illuminating the outline of the person in front of it.
His eyes were unusually bright.
"If I can't help the Bai family, then what makes you think you can?"
Tan Bei stared at her, a smile playing on his lips: "Why not give it a try?"
The second floor was very quiet, so quiet that Lin Zhenzhen could almost hear their heartbeats.
She stared at Tan Bei, watching as his ears turned red rapidly, almost visible to the naked eye.
Suddenly, Lin Zhenzhen tiptoed and closed the distance between them, their breaths mingling together.
Do you know what I said to Brother Bai today?
Tan Bei's gaze was deep, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, but he remained silent.
Lin Zhenzhen emphasized her words: "I said, I am not a bargaining chip in your game."
“Since I haven’t agreed to marry him, I won’t sell myself to help him. I’m Ning Zhen, not as cheap as you think.”
She reached out and pressed the switch that had been turned off.
The room instantly became very bright, and the two of them were very close, their noses almost touching.
If Tan Bei simply lowers his head slightly, their lips will touch.
He stared at Lin Zhenzhen for a while, as if trying to see into her heart through her face.
"Alright, then I'll change my request. I'll help the Bai family forgive their huge debts, and you'll no longer have to see Bai Qingfeng."
Tanbei did not seem angry that his request had been rejected.
He leisurely walked to the desk and picked up a photo frame that was placed on the table.
Inside was a photo of Ning Xiong and Ning Zhen, and he smiled as he stroked the glass mirror.
"This request isn't excessive, and I can assure you that even if Bai Qingfeng were here, he would agree without hesitation and then disappear completely from your world."
He looked up at Lin Zhenzhen, his eyes full of mockery: "The Bai family can't wait any longer."
"Okay, I promise you. You better not let me down."
Tan Bei took the document from her hand and put it back in the safe.
Lin Zhenzhen was about to leave when she was stopped.
"Wait a moment."
"do what?"
Tan Bei stepped forward and took Lin Zhenzhen's right hand.
A gentle kiss landed on the back of her hand.
Tanbei's eyes seemed to sparkle like stars, making one's heart tremble.
"You are not cheap; you are priceless in my heart."
Lin Zhenzhen withdrew her hand, wiped it on her skirt with disgust, and walked downstairs with a "tap tap tap".
[Host, this is amazing! Why has the male lead's "darkening" level decreased?]
[Because I didn't agree to his request, let's kiss each other to save Bai Qingfeng]
Ning Zhen was a pampered princess, and money was a trivial matter to her. She had her own dignity that she was proud of.
In fairy tales, the only thing that can make a fairy fall to earth is her beloved.
[So the male lead is happy that you didn't choose to give up your dignity for Bai Qingfeng! Host, you're so smart!]
At dinner time, there were only the two of them at the table.
Perhaps because of the unfamiliar faces around her, Lin Zhenzhen felt uneasy and lost her appetite, which was unusual for her.
Seeing that she hadn't touched her chopsticks much, Tan Bei asked, "Are you still unable to eat because of the Bai family's affairs?"
Lin Zhenzhen glared at him: "This cook's food is terrible."
He wiped his mouth with a napkin and said, "Wait for me at home tomorrow night at six o'clock. We're going out for dinner."
"Tch, what delicious food haven't I eaten!" Lin Zhenzhen went upstairs arrogantly.
The next day was a day off, and Lin Zhenzhen went to the biggest shopping mall and spent the whole day shopping.
Four bodyguards followed her, taking turns loading things into the car several times. When they finally left, their hands were full of things again.
She buys things based on her mood, not price. Even when Lin Zhenzhen was a movie queen, she had never been this extravagant.
"Miss, are these all for Young Master Tan?"
The maid pointed to a pile of luxury men's clothing on the floor. Lin Zhenzhen squinted at it. She had been so caught up in the shopping spree that she hadn't noticed whether she had picked up men's or women's clothing.
Her purpose in shopping today was to save face for the Ning family and prove that they were not affected by the Bai family's troubles and still held the top spot among the richest people in City A.
"Yes, that's right. Take it out and hang it in the closet for him."
Just then, a sound came from outside the door.
"Miss, please get in the car. Young Master Tan is already waiting for you."
The car drove towards the seaside. Lin Zhenzhen remembered that Tan Bei had invited her to the seaside before, but she was kidnapped that afternoon, which delayed her for almost a month.
When they finally arrived at their destination, Lin Zhenzhen finally understood what he was really up to.
A huge cruise ship is anchored at the shore.
The sea is calm and deep, just like Tanbei at this moment.
He stood on the deck of the cruise ship, with the vast ocean behind him, its surface rippling with golden light under the lights.
It was getting late, and the sea breeze was gentle.
Lin Zhenzhen gathered her hair, which was flying in the wind, and boarded the cruise ship.
From the moment her feet touched the ground, the LED strip beside her flickered faintly. As she moved, the position of the LED strip changed accordingly.
Lin Zhenzhen thus arrived at Tan Bei's side, stepping on the Milky Way.
He was wearing a well-tailored suit that I had never seen before, with a handkerchief tucked into his breast pocket.
Compared to his formal attire, Lin Zhenzhen was much more casual. She wore a pink knee-length dress and no other jewelry except for a hair clip.
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