Reborn as Tycoon's Wife in the Countryside
Chapter 240 Are you trying to trick me because you like me? (Second update)

Chapter 240: 240 Are you trying to trick me because you like me? (Second update)

Because of Zhao Xi’s intervention, Lin Jing and her female classmate left under everyone’s gaze, feeling embarrassed.

Dong Wei also signed the agreement briskly, and upon leaving, cast a fierce glance at Su Xiaofeng, vowing in his heart that he would seek revenge for today’s humiliation at some point in his life.

Su Xiaofeng turned and apologized to the guests with a smile, "I’m sorry everyone, due to some internal matters in our mall, you had to witness this scene. All guests present can go to the food counter on the first floor to receive a bottle of Pear Blossom Brand chili sauce for free, limited to one bottle per person.

When the guests heard about this good deal, they no longer cared about the prior incident and were only concerned with one thing—whether they could collect it right then.

"Zhao, could you arrange this? All the chili sauce given out today is free until it runs out."

Zhao Xi knew Su Xiaofeng was a person who handled big matters and hadn’t expected Su Xiaofeng to have such a gutsy way of using free offerings to promote the product, thereby successfully diverting everyone’s attention.

It had to be said, this method was indeed effective.

"Alright, I will get it arranged right away."

Seeing that Dong Wei had signed the agreement, the bank personnel felt no need to stay any longer and left after greeting everyone.

Looking at the contract in her hand, Su Xiaofeng felt somewhat unreal. Lucky for her, everyone had gone to the first floor, and there weren’t many people on the second floor, allowing her to ask Ye Cheng in a lowered voice, "Is this contract real or fake? Just a phone call making someone sell the mall—I hardly believe it."

She even doubted if those so-called bank personnel were real.

Ye Cheng casually ruffled her hair, "Of course it’s real. If it were fake, Zhao Xi would’ve recognized it."

Every businessman was incredibly sharp; if it had been fake, the opponent would have realized it long ago.

Suddenly, Su Xiaofeng didn’t want to leave and just stood there looking at him as if it were the first day they had met.

Let me put it this way, she had somehow guessed his identity might not be ordinary, but Ye Cheng’s actions this evening had truly shocked her.

Looking at the situation, it was clear he was more than just an ordinary person.

Finally, she asked, "Why do you want to do this?"

Ye Cheng straightforwardly made her face him, his smile faint around his lips, "Haven’t I said I wanted to give you a few decent dowries? I had been thinking about acquiring this mall for a while; Dong Wei was merely the catalyst that expedited my plan."

Listening to his words, Su Xiaofeng felt very conflicted, lowering her head to look at her toes, "Ye Cheng, between us it’s just a procedure, you helping me out this once. Aren’t you afraid that you won’t be able to shake me off in the future?"

Revealing such significant capabilities to a woman he was fake-marrying was dangerous.

"If we’re really talking about it, you could say you’ve followed mine; saying it out loud can’t degrade too much," Ye Cheng then took her hand, "I know a store with nice bridal clothes, shall we take a look?"

The new clothes, because of the recent developments, he didn’t wish her to wear.

Su Xiaofeng looked at him naturally holding her hand, and smiled.

His generosity made herself feel awkward, "If we leave now, what about the mall?"

"For now, Zhao Xi will manage it, later if you want to change that, it’s up to you."

Xiaofeng, in fact, already had plans; she intended to transform this mall into the city’s first supermarket.

It was only ninety-three now, and malls were popular. Starting next year, the supermarket business model would rise to prominence in the country and become highly popular.

If changes were needed, it naturally required comprehensive considerations, but of course buying new clothes was the priority for now.

"How about this one, this suits you well," Ye Cheng picked out a traditional red and gold embroidered bridal dress from the Republican era for Xiaofeng. Its flared hem completely hid the fact that she was pregnant.

Looking at herself in the bridal gown, Xiaofeng couldn’t help but feel bittersweet, "Ye Cheng, we are just going to register the marriage, there’s no need for a ceremony. I don’t want it."

This was clearly a bridal gown.

"You think you’re smart but you’re actually naive. Who goes to register their marriage without hosting a banquet? Otherwise, we can just get the certificate right away, but how would others speak of you? I’m leaving soon and can do without a reputation, but you can’t. I need to let people know that I, Ye Cheng, have married you in grand style." Ye Cheng just wanted to see Su Xiaofeng in her wedding gown.

Su Xiaofeng rolled her eyes at him, "You’ve always considered everything for me, I really can’t refuse. You organize such a grand wedding, but how does it matter? In a few days when you leave, won’t people still say I was abandoned?"

For her, the wedding was truly insignificant.

Just getting the certificate would suffice; why make such a spectacle for others to see.

"You seem quite bothered by my leaving, don’t you?" Ye Cheng, pleased with this possibility, couldn’t contain his joy.

"It’s a fact." She didn’t see any reason to be bothered.

"This one looks good; let’s go with this one. Does it match with yours?" Ye Cheng looked at the vibrant red wedding attire, excited like a child.

"Alright, it’s fine," Xiaofeng looked unenthusiastic.

The two bought some clothes after which Ye Cheng took Xiaofeng to a jewelry store.

Xiaofeng absolutely refused to go anymore. "Ye Cheng, we agreed that you were just helping me. Now, with the way you’re acting, I’m thinking about backing out. Tell me the truth. Have you fallen for me and are trying to trick me?"

Her past self might not have had much experience in love, but she had indeed been in real relationships. From the way things were proceeding, it didn’t look like they were planning a fake marriage.

Ye Cheng, focusing on the key point in her words, narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean by ’trick’?"

"It means you set a trap in advance and then make me fall into it." Whether sending her to shopping malls, buying wedding clothes, and now jewelry, it all seemed like setting a trap.

"Look how scared you’ve got," Ye Cheng said, holding her hand and gently rubbing it. "You’re going to be my first wife. If I wrong you, I’m the one who loses face."

"Are you sure there are no other motives?"

"What motives could I possibly have?" Ye Cheng looked at her. "You saved me, and I owe you a favor. It’s just that simple."

Xiaofeng was skeptical, but he was too serious when he spoke, and she couldn’t detect anything wrong.

Xiaofeng only accepted a gold bracelet and absolutely refused the wedding ring. Seeing her resistance, Ye Cheng didn’t insist.

When they got back to the mall, thirty boxes of chili sauce had been delivered that morning. Looking at the situation, they would have to continue delivering overnight.

Tie Bao, looking at the two of them arriving, felt something was off. Seeing their fingers tightly intertwined, hand in hand, he suddenly realized—it was a big deal.

Tie Bao walked over to pat Ye Cheng on the shoulder, "Bro, you and our boss Su?"

"Tomorrow we’ll get the license, and in the evening, we’ll have a dinner at home. Remember to come over for the meal," Ye Cheng spoke succinctly, but the key points were all there.

Tie Bao’s mouth dropped open wide enough to fit an egg.

They were getting the license just like that? Wow, that was quick.

It took him a moment to chuckle, "Alright, tomorrow evening I’ll definitely bring my wife over."

Su Xiaofeng’s face blushed so much she almost wanted to burrow into the ground.

They had agreed not to get married, and here she was, getting married.

A fake marriage was still a marriage after all.

Actually, the situation didn’t feel too bad, at least not as bad as she had imagined.

...

Grandpa Ye looked at the time and complained, "It’s this late and they’re still not back. They must have gone out to handle some business. Let’s start eating without them."

It was nearly two o’clock already. Not coming back for a meal without a word, they were about to starve him to death at his old age.

"I’ll give Brother Cheng a call." Wu Ershun, who was already starving, would have dug in if the elders weren’t there.

Just as Wu Ershun was about to dial, the courtyard gate opened.

Ye Cheng and Xiaofeng entered, hand in hand.

Grandpa Ye, who had just picked up a piece of pork trotter and put it in his mouth, dropped it back onto the plate with a clang.

Wu Ershun, shocked, clamped his mouth shut. Oh my, what’s this? How could just a trip out bring them back in such a state?

Mei Sanying, seeing the two enter, didn’t look very surprised.

First, she didn’t know Ye Cheng, and second, she highly regarded the girl, Su Xiaofeng. In her heart, Xiaofeng was worthy of any excellent man.

Grandpa Ye was the first to recover, picking up his meat again to start chewing. "Look at the time, I thought you weren’t coming back."

Xiaofeng let go of Ye Cheng’s hand and went to the kitchen to wash her hands.

Seeing Xiaofeng enter the kitchen, Grandpa Ye seized the moment to ask, "Boy, what’s this all about?"

Ye Cheng didn’t want to wash his hands, still feeling the warmth of Xiaofeng’s hands. With a light tone, he said, "We’re getting the license tomorrow, and tomorrow evening, we’re setting up two tables at home."

Now it was Wu Ershun’s turn to drop his meat, his face a picture of horror. "Brother Cheng, are you serious? You..."

The child in Su Xiaofeng’s belly wasn’t Brother Cheng’s. Brother Cheng was willing to take on the role of a jubilant father—it was too magnificent, oh...

Grandpa Ye looked delighted, the boy had finally improved, knowing to bring his bride home first. "Alright, I’ll arrange these tables."

A son getting married; they definitely had to set up tables at home. Tomorrow night, he had to showcase his skills for sure.

"Isn’t this too hurried?" Mei Sanying wasn’t disagreeing with the marriage, but was the timing too rushed?

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