Jiang Susu felt like she had been sold; she should have read the contract more carefully in the first place.
Because she trusted Shang Yanxing, she signed the contract without even reading it.
Who knew it was a contract of servitude?
Jiang Susu bit her lip in a huff, but since she was in the wrong, she couldn't get angry.
Those clear, beautiful eyes looked at Shang Yanxing, trying to discuss with him, "Anyway, it's just you and me as the client and the contractor, otherwise, let's just remove that rule."
If they could end their engagement early, wouldn't this contract be a huge hassle, as they'd have to wait three years?
Shang Yanxing smiled and shook his head. "How can this be called a contract? We've already signed it, Mrs. Shang. You should know that I'm a businessman, so I don't have this habit. Besides, it's valid for both of us, isn't it? It's not like you're the only one who's breaching the contract and has to pay a penalty of 90 billion. This isn't an unequal treaty, Madam, and you're not at a disadvantage either."
This provision applies to both of them, and it doesn't really sound like an unequal treaty.
"I was afraid of delaying your marriage, so... that's why I thought you should seriously consider it."
Shang Yanxing pondered for a moment, then smiled, a hint of seriousness in his eyes, "Since Madam is so considerate of me, could it be that you already have someone you like?"
Jiang Susu's eyes widened in shock, her expression filled with fear. "Wh...what do you mean, 'like someone'? I don't like anyone. I was just thinking of you. If you're not worried about yourself, then you don't have to change your mind. Just don't blame me for holding you back later."
Anyway, she had already warned him, so if Shang Yanxing regretted it later, he couldn't blame her.
Just don't make her take responsibility.
"It's not your fault. I promise you, Madam, that even if I end up alone, I will not blame you."
Shang Yanxing made a serious promise to Jiang Susu.
Jiang Susu paused for a moment, still not having reacted after Shang Yanxing finished speaking.
Seeing that Jiang Susu did not react, Shang Yanxing said calmly, "Hmm? Does Madam not believe me?"
Jiang Susu regained her composure and nodded. "No, I believe you."
Shang Yanxing raised an eyebrow and chuckled softly, "I thought Madam didn't believe me."
After discussing this matter, Jiang Susu and Shang Yanxing stopped talking.
Perhaps because of the man beside her, Jiang Susu straightened her back and sat upright. She seemed somewhat reserved in front of Shang Yanxing.
She didn't seem to have suffered any loss in what just happened. But something felt off, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Half an hour later, they returned to the Waterside Villa.
Back at the Waterside Villa, as soon as Jiang Susu entered the living room, she turned on her phone and saw more than a dozen missed calls.
It was Shen Shiyan who called.
Shang Yanxing glanced down at the note on the screen and, seeing Jiang Susu hesitate, kindly reminded her, "He might have something urgent to discuss with you. Madam, would you like to return the call?"
Upon hearing Shang Yanxing's words, Jiang Susu subconsciously put her phone behind her back. She looked up at Shang Yanxing and explained somewhat flusteredly, "I... I don't actually have any relationship with him. We're just friends."
She was afraid that Shang Yanxing would misunderstand the two of them. If he really did misunderstand, she couldn't afford to pay the 90 billion yuan penalty for breach of contract.
Shang Yanxing nodded, seemingly unsurprised by Jiang Susu's reaction. "Yes, I know. I didn't mean to misunderstand Madam. After all, Madam is such a good girl, she wouldn't be willing to part with 90 billion, would she? I was just worried that something might really have happened to him, so I thought it would be better if you called him back."
Hearing Shang Yanxing say that he hadn't misunderstood her relationship with Shen Shiyan, she felt much relieved.
"Then...then should I call back?" Jiang Susu seemed to be asking Shang Yanxing for permission.
Shang Yanxing nodded. "Mm."
After receiving permission, Jiang Susu called Shen Jibai back.
The call was answered shortly afterward.
A deep, magnetic voice came from the other end of the phone, "Su Su, why are you with Shang Yanxing? Are you trying to spite me?"
He couldn't believe it; he couldn't believe that the girl who had been with him for twenty years had turned around and married someone else.
They also didn't believe in the past relationship between Shang Yanxing and Jiang Susu.
She definitely did it on purpose, deliberately putting on an act to make him sad and upset.
Jiang Susu could tell that Shen Shiyan was drunk.
She pursed her lips, then said, "Shen Shiyan, I'm not angry with you. What do I have to be angry about? I love Shang Yanxing, so I married him. As my brother, shouldn't you bless me?"
Shen Shiyan had said that he only considered her as his younger sister.
Upon hearing his brother's name, Shen Shiyan felt a sharp pain in his heart.
Although he had drunk some alcohol, he was still sober. "Susu, are you angry with me because of what Xie Zhixun and I said at the meeting that day? I was just saying it casually. Even if you're angry, you can't just marry someone out of spite. Do you know what kind of person Shang Yanxing is? Do you know if he approached you with some ulterior motive?"
As Shen Shiyan spoke these words, Shang Yanxing was standing right next to Jiang Susu.
"That's enough, I don't want to talk to you about this anymore. We've already registered our marriage, so please don't bother me anymore."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Susu hung up the phone.
She had just hung up the phone when Shen Shiyan called again. Seeing that call made her feel a little annoyed.
Jiang Susu stretched out her slender fingers, swiped a few times on the phone screen, hung up, and blocked the number in one smooth motion.
After being free from Shen Shiyan's harassment, Jiang Susu turned to look at Shang Yanxing and explained, "I have nothing to do with him, and I don't like him. Also, don't take what he just said to heart."
Although it was a business marriage, given Shang Yanxing's status, she should still give him enough respect.
Shang Yanxing curled his lips into a smile. "Isn't Madam afraid that I might have ulterior motives for approaching you?"
He was also surprised that the girl agreed to get a marriage certificate with him so quickly.
They are not afraid of being scammed at all.
Jiang Susu frowned slightly, then shook her head. "I'm not afraid. Mr. Shang is a prominent figure in the capital. How could he possibly do such a thing? Besides, I don't have anything for you to gain, do I?"
She did have some money at home, but compared to Shang Yanxing, it was nothing.
Moreover, how could a powerful business owner possibly be interested in the meager assets of the Jiang family?
If she truly had ulterior motives, others would be even more suspicious of her.
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