Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Shao Chengzhang was so generous, he bought her...
The next morning, Shen Zhuo woke up before the alarm clock rang, her head still feeling heavy. She reached for her phone and unlocked it, revealing a WeChat chat page with Shao Chengzhang. The words "Civil Affairs Bureau" frightened her so much that she woke up completely.
Shao Chengzhang: "Tomorrow afternoon at one o'clock, go to the notary office first to notarize it and then go to the Civil Affairs Bureau."
The time was 10:09 last night. Attached to the document was a document required for notarization.
She sent a question mark.
Shao Chengzhang was used to waking up early and swimming a few laps in the outdoor pool on the second floor of his apartment building. He had just changed his clothes when he received Chen Zhuo's text message. He quickly replied, "Are you denying it so soon?"
What did she do last night?
Swiping upwards, Chen Zhuo saw the green voice call bubble in the chat box. This was the call he had taken the initiative to make.
It was as if a gavel slammed heavily beside my ears: The evidence is conclusive!
She frowned, fragments of words running around in her mind... Did she and Shao Chengzhang say they were going to get married?
He almost rolled out of bed, stumbled into the next room, and woke up Jiang Jun who was still sleeping soundly. "Jiang Jun, did I say last night that I was going to marry Shao Chengzhang?"
Jiang Jun was dazed and not fully awake. She turned over with her back to Shen Zhuo and hummed in response, "Yes, you said you wanted to marry that sex shop owner."
The gavel rang again in my heart: The evidence is conclusive!
Chen Zhuo walked out of the second bedroom in a daze. When he saw the wine glass on the dining table, he slammed his head hard. Alcohol really makes people lose their temper.
The phone rang again. Shao Chengzhang sent me an MP3 file. When I opened it, it was a recording.
"Chen Zhuo, think it over carefully. Do you really want to marry me?"
"Well, let's get married."
No, why is this guy still recording?!
The gavel sounded for the third time: The evidence is irrefutable, and you still want to quibble?
Chen Zhuo almost wanted to go back to last night and tell himself to calm down, but now that things have come to this, he has said it all...
Shao Chengzhang then sent another message: "It's okay, Miss Shen, I don't care what you said last night."
Chen Zhuo rolled his eyes. This was a typical green tea comment... She bit her lip and thought about what to do, but her brain just wouldn't work. She was still paralyzed by alcohol.
Forget it, let’s get married.
Isn't marriage all about impulse, no matter whether it's about love or drinking.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhuo simply stopped and quoted Shao Chengzhang's words from the Civil Affairs Bureau, replying: "I will be there on time."
*
Chen Zhuo took a day off, took a shower, put on some light makeup and went out.
Arriving at her destination, she spotted Shao Chengzhang from afar. He stood out for his tall, long legs, and next to him was a middle-aged man in a suit and glasses. As she got closer, Shen Zhuo realized Shao Chengzhang was driving a Cayenne, another car he'd borrowed from someone.
Shao Chengzhang introduced her to the person next to her as Lawyer Liu, who had drafted a prenuptial agreement for them. Shen Zhuo collected his thoughts and politely greeted Lawyer Liu.
“Ms. Shen, the marriage period is two years, and your pre-marital property and personal income after marriage will all belong to me…” Lawyer Liu briefly explained the contents of the agreement, which mainly guaranteed Shen Zhuo’s personal property before and after marriage.
Chen Zhuo nodded slightly, and Shao Chengzhang took over the conversation, "Besides that, there are a few more points - we won't interfere with each other's lives, and we don't need to disclose our marriage or cohabitation unless necessary. Also, I promise not to initiate any physical intimacy."
Shao Chengzhang glanced down at her and added, "Including but not limited to holding hands, hugging and—"
"I understand." Shen Zhuo nodded and interrupted him.
"Of course, if you attend necessary occasions as a couple or there are special circumstances, you still need to cooperate with the other party in the above situations. If one party wants to terminate the engagement in advance, you can negotiate to terminate it." Shao Chengzhang smiled slightly, "Miss Shen, is there anything else you want to add?"
Chen Zhuo slid his fingertips across the iPad and went through the electronic version of the agreement. "No problem." He handed the iPad to Lawyer Liu.
Lawyer Liu took it and got in the car to fill in Chen Zhuo's information and property details.
Chen Zhuo and Shao Chengzhang stood side by side. "It seems that the template just now didn't include your property details?" She turned her head slightly to look at him.
"Well, it's mainly for your financial security. I'll pay for any other expenses after marriage. If you want a divorce later, I'll also compensate you."
"Mr. Shao, I don't like taking advantage of others." Chen Zhuo turned around and met his gaze. "The core of this agreement is that each party's property belongs to each party. If that's the case, there's no need for additional concessions. Your assets are yours, and I don't want them."
Shao Chengzhang raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Chen Zhuo for a moment, and suddenly smiled.
"Also, I'm here to trade, not to sell myself, so you can rest assured that even if it's not written in this agreement, I won't use legal or moral standards to demand compensation from you when the divorce comes."
"Miss Shen is more efficient than I thought."
"It's just a cooperative relationship, it's better to be clear." Chen Zhuo thought to himself, wait until you can afford the Cayenne next door and then come to me to ask for compensation, why are you pretending to be a rich man here.
"By the way, I might need you to come home with me for dinner later." Chen Zhuo remembered what Ms. Chi said. This battle of urging marriage was finally coming to an end. "If you also need my cooperation, let me know in advance. I need to arrange the time in advance."
Shao Chengzhang agreed: "Okay."
After the agreement was completed, Lawyer Liu brought the documents back from a nearby printing shop. Shen Zhuo took the pen, signed his name in a flamboyant manner, and pressed his fingerprint.
Shao Chengzhang looked at Chen Zhuo's signature. The characters were bold and bold, and they looked nothing like her.
When Ms. Chi first introduced him, he thought it was the Zhuo of excellence, but he didn't expect it to be the Zhuo of brilliance. He felt that the name was a bit out of place on Shen Zhuo, but also somewhat appropriate.
Chen Zhuo's eyes were beautiful, almond-shaped, bright and lively, with long, slender lashes and slightly upturned corners, giving her a naturally alluring charm. If she were more outgoing, she would be hard to ignore. But her beautiful face was devoid of unnecessary expression, always calm, her words and actions concise and to the point. When silent, her expression was stern, even slightly menacing. Only when she occasionally flirted with something, when she offered a fake smile, would the arc of her mouth rise a little wider.
A barely perceptible smile appeared on Shao Chengzhang's lips, and he then signed his name in the blank space in the man's column.
Lawyer Liu completed his mission and prepared to leave. Before leaving, he said goodbye and gave a heartfelt blessing: "Mr. Shao, Mrs. Shao, happy wedding."
Both of them were stunned, and they obviously hadn't accepted this new identity yet. After he walked away, Shao Chengzhang coughed lightly, raised his foot and said, "Let's go."
The notary office was empty, so the two men left quickly. Shen Zhuo and Shao Chengzhang both drove there, then drove to the Civil Affairs Bureau one after the other.
When I came out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, the sun was slowly setting and the sky was already covered with a thin layer of twilight.
Chen Zhuo looked down at the marriage certificate in his hand, and suddenly felt a strange and subtle sense of reality in his heart.
She glanced sideways at Shao Chengzhang. He was standing a few steps away, lowering his head to reply to a message. The dim sunset shone between his stern brows, making his outline even clearer, yet with a sense of alienation and inaccessibility. He was completely different from the man who had just pretended to be married and smiled happily in the wedding photos.
Chen Zhuo withdrew his gaze and took the lead in stepping down the stairs. His heels stepped on the ground with crisp and clear sounds.
"Then if there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Her tone was as calm as if she had just completed an ordinary procedure.
Shao Chengzhang fell behind by half a step, then raised his foot to catch up.
Shao Chengzhang didn't stop her until Shen Zhuo was about to get in the car.
He opened the car door and got in, then took out a dark leather box from inside the car. "Put it on. You'll need it in some situations."
When Shen Zhuo saw the English letters on the box, he couldn't help but take a deep breath: Shao Chengzhang is so generous that he bought her a HW ring?
When I opened it, I saw that the diamond that caught my eye was at least one carat. Could it be real?
If it was true, Shen Zhuo immediately estimated the price in his mind, it must be at least 300,000!
Can Shao Chengzhang afford it?
It’s true, if you take something from someone else, you’ll have to pay it back, so it’s better not to have it.
It's fake. It would be a shame for her to wear a fake diamond.
I can't accept it anyway.
Chen Zhuo shook his head and said, "No need. This ring is too conspicuous and it's inconvenient to wear to work."
Shao Chengzhang thought about the way Shen Zhuo looked at the ring just now, and probably guessed what she was thinking. He didn't explain or force her, and couldn't help laughing and said, "Okay."
The two men parted ways, one driving east and the other west.
*
Shao Chengzhang's company, Dreamora, is located in the heart of the CBD, occupying six floors of a glass-walled high-rise. As the elevator doors opened, a youthful, lively atmosphere greeted him. A large, trendy figurine was displayed in the spacious reception area, and numerous figurines of varying sizes graced the desks in the office area. Everyone was dressed casually, even their hair color matching the colorful sticky notes taped to the conference room's glass doors. The work atmosphere was remarkably relaxed.
Shao Chengzhang, wearing a suit and shirt, looked a little out of place here, but the employees seemed to be used to it. When they saw him come in, they waved to him. Some called him "Boss" and some called him "Mr. Shao". Shao Chengzhang nodded in response.
Assistant Chen Hang pushed open the door to the president's office first, and Shao Chengzhang ordered a meeting. Originally, there was a meeting this afternoon regarding the company's partnership with e-commerce companies, but because of Shen Zhuo's impromptu wedding invitation, Shao Chengzhang was worried she might regret it, so he had to postpone the meeting.
Live streaming e-commerce has emerged as a new force in the past two years. The marketing department proposed to consider cooperating with celebrities to expand sales, and thus selected two candidates based on several aspects, including fan group matching, sales ability, and personal style.
The most promising candidate is a member of a girl group. They recently appeared on a variety show, where their natural and natural presence was incredibly appealing, earning them a significant following. They've also been a guest on top streamers' livestreams, posting impressive results. The second most promising candidate is an actor who already sells products through livestreams. Leveraging their early roles as a national character, coupled with their willingness to spend generously on coupons, their livestreams have peaked at 200 million viewers.
Shao Chengzhang tapped his fingertips on the table, listening with half-closed eyes, his interest diminished. After the marketing department's report, he succinctly offered his opinion: "The first one's data relies heavily on top anchors, whose personal ability to bring in goods is questionable, and their fans' purchasing power is unstable. The second one, while having experience in bringing in goods, relies heavily on sentimental filters and subsidies, and their fans are also older, which doesn't match our consumer audience."
There was silence at the table for a few seconds.
Several members of the marketing department looked at each other and knew that the boss was not satisfied.
"So," he glanced at the crowd, "are there any other candidates?"
The person in charge frowned. At this moment, an employee sitting at the very edge suddenly said, "Actually... I think there's someone who's quite suitable."
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. It was Xiao Zhao, a newcomer in the marketing department, who spoke. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Guan Siyu..."
Shao Chengzhang raised his eyebrows slightly: "Reason?"
"Although he's a newcomer in the past two years, he privately draws his own animated avatars to interact with fans, and has even been on trending searches. Most of his fans are young, and I feel that he fits in well with our brand ethos..."
The conference room fell silent.
The head of the marketing department stole a glance at Mr. Shao and saw that he was frowning, which showed that he was quite dissatisfied. So he coughed lightly and said, "Mr. Shao may not know Guan Siyu. He is a newcomer who just won an award. He has a bit of a following, but according to current standards, his fan base is not enough, and his ability to bring in goods is unproven. If we can get more convincing data later, we may be able to re-evaluate."
Shao Chengzhang nodded without commenting: "Pass first."
The glass curtain wall swallowed up the last rays of amber sunset, and the meeting paused for a break. Everyone learned the boss was treating them to dinner, and they'd ordered Xiaoyueyuan, the top-rated Western restaurant in Xiangjing District. While the average price of 150 yuan per person wasn't high, the lines usually started at two hours. Everyone cheered for Shao's generosity, the tense atmosphere of the previous meeting completely gone. As they ate, they chatted about the latest gossip and market trends.
"Big data is monitoring me again, but when will I ever stop being moved by this picture? It's so good! Look at this atmosphere, it's incredible!" Xiao Zhao exclaimed as she opened a social media platform. The marketing manager sitting next to her was so overwhelmed by her that she had no choice but to glance at the phone screen and casually ask, "Who is it?"
"Guan Siyu! This picture is really touching, take a look."
"Girlfriend?"
On the phone screen was a picture taken by Guan Siyu’s fan club a long time ago.
Under the dim light, a man crouches on the ground, his permed hair curling as he smiles at the woman standing before him, his chin slightly raised. The woman standing before him, wearing a black, long leather jacket, folds her arms across her chest, her expression cold and distant, looking down at him. The background and passersby are blurred in the frame, making their gaze both ambiguous and intriguing.
"No, no, no, she's not his girlfriend. She's his manager, but she's pretty, right? She has a lot of charisma," Xiao Zhao excitedly recommended. "Don't you think this picture has a special 'sister-dog vibe?' The aloof, domineering older sister looking down at the chubby little dog. Woohoo, it's so touching! At first we all thought they were a couple, but then it was clarified, but there are still a lot of people who support them!"
After saying that, she couldn't help but nudged the supervisor's arm and asked with a smile, "Do you think they are real?"
The supervisor was about to say something perfunctory when he suddenly heard a deep voice interrupt him.
"Not really."
The voice was not loud, but it was enough to make people quiet down instantly. Everyone's eyes in the conference room were focused on Shao Chengzhang.
Everyone was surprised. When did Mr. Shao start paying attention to the entertainment industry?
Shao Chengzhang was indeed not interested in gossip, but when he heard the words "Guan Siyu's agent", he rarely raised his eyelids to look in Xiao Zhao's direction and listened for a while.
Guan Siyu's agent? Isn't that Chen Zhuo?
Looks like a good match? Haha.
He remembered that when they got their marriage certificate in the afternoon, the staff at the Civil Affairs Bureau smiled and said that he and Shen Zhuo looked a good match, but he didn't expect to turn around and hear that she and another man "had a good atmosphere."
He narrowed his eyes and told everyone disdainfully, "Guan Siyu's agent is already married."
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