Noble Marriage
Chapter 439: You Have to Promise Me Two Things

Chapter 439: Chapter 439: You Have to Promise Me Two Things

Lin Xinlan remained silent, her expression unreadable.

It wasn’t until Rong Mingyan put down the gun that her suspended heart settled.

She had won the bet, as Qiao Yiyang had indeed kept his word to protect Xiaocong as long as he agreed, the child would be safe for now.

Clinging tightly to the child, she felt a surge of emotion within her.

Having cheated death numerous times, she felt immensely grateful to the heavens, her appreciation for life and her desire to cherish it grew stronger.

In the past, she believed that fate was always against her, making her life difficult and unhappy.

Now, she understood that fate was fair after all.

Though it had made her suffer repeatedly, it had also kept her alive, and that was a blessing from above.

Perhaps, it was her father’s spirit in heaven constantly watching over her, protecting her and her child.

"Xinlan," Qiao Yiyang called her gently, and she turned to meet his gaze.

He glanced at the child in her arms and said softly, "I promise you, I will protect your child, ensure nothing happens to him, and keep you safe as well. However, you must agree to two things. If you do, I will protect you both with my life."

Lin Xinlan’s expression showed surprise; his willingness to protect them with his life meant he would not let anything happen to her and Xiaocong.

Such a promise was serious and very compelling.

She would rather suffer herself than let her child endure the slightest harm or injustice.

Without much consideration, she nodded in agreement, "I promise you."

Qiao Yiyang was taken aback, "You haven’t even asked what I want, and you’ve agreed already?"

Lin Xinlan smiled faintly, "If you can talk about protecting me and my child with your life, the demands you make won’t be excessive, certainly something I can fulfill."

Rong Mingyan scoffed, "What if the condition is that he can’t inherit the Rong Family’s fortune?"

Lin Xinlan found his remark somewhat amusing, "If my child can live well, then he is the one to inherit. Your condition doesn’t stand; how can I agree to it?"

"He can refuse to inherit."

"He can only refuse when he comes of age. Right now, he’s only four, with no sense of judgment. Even if he refused it, the law would not recognize it. And any decisions made on his behalf by someone else are invalid."

"..." Rong Mingyan was frustrated; what she said was indeed true.

As long as the child was alive, the wealth would belong to him until he turned 18, and no one could touch it.

To lay a claim to the Rong Family’s assets, the boy would have to be killed!

But Qiao Yiyang forbade him from making a move!

Qiao Yiyang gave him a comforting look, and Rong Mingyan instantly understood his intentions.

Even if he wasn’t the heir to the fortune, he could still manage Shengjue using the status of a guardian.

If the decision-making power was in his hands, would he worry about not being able to profit from Shengjue?

Having thought it through, Rong Mingyan’s gloom dissipated.

Qiao Yiyang turned to Lin Xinlan and smiled, "Even if Mingyan can’t inherit the wealth, he should have the right to temporarily manage Shengjue, right?"

Lin Xinlan pondered and nodded, which was as good as agreeing, "Of course."

She had to agree; otherwise, pushing them into a corner would leave her with nothing.

Qiao Yiyang nodded slightly, finding that he admired Lin Xinlan more.

This woman knew how to let go and clearly understood what was most important to her. For the people and things dear to her heart, she could overlook everything else.

Only a woman who was not greedy and knew the ways of the world could live without fatigue and obtain what she desired.