Noble Marriage
Chapter 588: Start Making Demands to Him

Chapter 588: Chapter 588: Start Making Demands to Him

Lin Xinlan didn’t accept, "Thank you for your kindness, but I don’t like jewelry."

One glance at it, and it was clear that it was a necklace.

Qiao Yiyang’s eyes turned slightly colder, yet his tone remained gentle, "Take a look first, you might really like it."

"I said, I’m not interested."

Her inability to recognize the situation made him very angry.

"Xinlan, it’s just a gift, there’s no need to refuse," Qiao Yiyang said indifferently.

Not wanting to provoke him, she reluctantly accepted it.

"Alright, thank you."

"Open it and see if you like it," the man said with a brightening gaze and a smile.

Lin Xinlan opened the box, and indeed there was a necklace inside.

The pendant was a blue, teardrop-shaped diamond, appearing delicate and exquisite, exactly in her preferred style.

But since the necklace was given by Qiao Yiyang, even if it was worth a fortune, she didn’t feel the slightest bit of joy.

The man awaited her reply, and she merely offered a casual, "It’s pretty."

"Let me put it on for you." He reached out his hand, but Lin Xinlan slightly avoided him, "No need, I don’t like wearing jewelry."

"Is your aversion to me really that severe?" Qiao Yiyang asked softly, his voice even and steady.

Looking at him, Lin Xinlan suddenly sighed. "Qiao Yiyang, you should know that I won’t fall for you. Why insist on this?"

Qiao Yiyang leaned against the sofa, one leg crossed over the other, hands clasped on his knee, his posture casual yet composed.

"How would you know you won’t like me if you never try?"

"I am clearest on how my heart feels; of course, I know I won’t fall for you."

The man’s gaze was profound as he said with a smile, "Xinlan, if you could fall in love with Rong Shaoze, you can fall in love with me. Because I am the same type of person as him. I don’t believe that if he can win your heart, I can’t."

Lin Xinlan was speechless; she wanted to say that he and Rong Shaoze were not the same.

Forget it, whatever she said he wouldn’t listen to, it was better not to waste her breath.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll go upstairs to rest. By the way, could you give me some books? I’d like to read to pass the time," she said as she got up.

Hearing her say she was going to rest, Qiao Yiyang felt displeased inside.

She was avoiding him again.

But hearing her express a desire to read made his mood inexplicably improve.

At least she was beginning to make requests of him.

This was a good start.

"Okay, I’ll have someone send you the books in a while."

Not long after Lin Xinlan went upstairs, a servant brought her many new books.

All were Chinese books, so she didn’t have to worry about not understanding them.

With books, Lin Xinlan found it easy to pass the time and could also learn a bit more.

Qiao Yiyang came to check on her once and found her reading quietly on the sofa, appearing tranquil and focused, so he didn’t disturb her.

She looked good like this; as long as she could adapt to this place, gradually, he would make her adapt to him as well.

Qiao Yiyang indeed replaced the chefs with a new set for her sake.

The chef who was best at Chinese cuisine would act as her personal head chef, making Chinese dishes just for her.

Holding the menu, he respectfully asked Lin Xinlan to choose.

Lin Xinlan glanced at him nonchalantly and didn’t reach for it, "No need to look, just make whatever for a couple of dishes."

She had no particular demands regarding food; everything she ate seemed to taste the same to her – flavorless.

The chef must have been a genuine Italian.