Stunning Dragon Wife
Chapter 237 - 236

Chapter 237: Chapter 236

"I won’t be looking for you anymore, nor will I interfere with your affairs. From now on, let’s act as strangers."

Jiang Man, who was crying, let go of Zhang Xiaoshan, stood up, dropped a harsh line, and was about to leave.

Zhang Xiaoshan raised his hand to grab Jiang Man’s left wrist, gave a pull, and she immediately lost her balance, falling into Zhang Xiaoshan’s arms.

"You, let me go, let go of me."

Struggling and shouting, Jiang Man tried to get up, but didn’t have much strength.

Zhang Xiaoshan looked down at Jiang Man in his arms, speaking in a tone that was gentle yet serious.

"My words just now were too harsh; it was my fault, I apologize. I’m sorry."

"Although I’m not some wealthy young master, I’ve read a few books. When I was studying in Xijing, I heard about some things. I can understand your difficulties somewhat. I should have been sympathetic rather than blaming you. It was my fault; I shouldn’t have acted so childishly. I’m sorry."

Feeling the sincerity in Zhang Xiaoshan’s eyes, Jiang Man’s attitude softened immediately. She was only putting on an act, and now she gave up resisting and hugged Zhang Xiaoshan again.

"How about this, we make a bet."

"A bet? Since when did you become a gambler? Besides, what is there for the two of us to bet on?"

"Whatever you want, as long as I have it, I can give it to you."

Jiang Man’s eyes, red and swollen, looked at Zhang Xiaoshan, her tears glistening once more.

Feeling Jiang Man’s genuine emotions, Zhang Xiaoshan was equally moved.

He said.

"Okay then, I want you to be my woman, the legitimate kind."

"I..."

Jiang Man wanted to say something but was interrupted by Zhang Xiaoshan.

"I understand your difficulties, but you have to give me a chance, right? I’m not asking for much, just six months. You only need to give me six months. In that time, I will grow to a level where I can match your family’s status, and then, I’ll be able to help you solve these problems."

"Match my family’s status?"

Hearing Zhang Xiaoshan’s words, Jiang Man was startled.

Immediately, she shook her head helplessly and said.

"Little Shan, you must be speaking out of anger to be making such nonsensical statements."

"My dad is the head of a city, and he also has a mentor in the province. Do you know the population of Yang City? Over five million, and my dad is one in five million. Do you realize how much he had to sacrifice to get where he is today? And it’s not just about working hard; it’s also about opportunities and benefactors, and even sometimes blood and sacrifice are needed."

"Any successful person is in their forties or fifties, how old are you?"

"You..."

Jiang Man wanted to lecture more, but softening upon realizing her words were too harsh and could hurt Zhang Xiaoshan’s self-esteem, she changed tack with a much gentler and more diplomatic tone.

"It’s not that I doubt your abilities. You’re skilled in medicine, and given a decade or more, by the age your father is, even if you’re not in the same position as him, you will undoubtedly be distinguished in the medical field. But six months is just the blink of an eye; a seed might not even sprout in that time, let alone mature."

"Little Shan, I know you care for me and want to help, but what you’re saying is too unrealistic."

"Listen to me, just live well."

"I won’t."

Zhang Xiaoshan immediately rejected Jiang Man’s words without hesitation.

"Why won’t you let me try?"

"It’s not that I..."

Jiang Man tried to speak again, but Zhang Xiaoshan cut her off with a kiss.

"Mmmmm."

With Zhang Xiaoshan’s advance, Jiang Man’s resistance was initially symbolic.

...

Half an hour later.

Jiang Man lay motionless.

"Zhang Xiaoshan, are you trying to kill me with your own hands?"

After resting for a moment, Jiang Man turned her head to look at Zhang Xiaoshan with a resentful gaze, her voice choked with grievance.