The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 372 - Chapter 372 Chapter 372 Interests

Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Interests Chapter 372: Chapter 372: Interests “Xue’er, do we really need to do this?”

This was a major decision, and Li Jingming was at a loss, “Moreover, Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong care a lot about their granddaughter. If something happens to Zhong Niangyao, they definitely won’t let it go at that. When a thorough investigation ensues, I fear–”

Seeing the timidity in Li Jingming’s demeanor, Chu Yixue’s eyes flashed with a hint of disdain, “No, as long as we’re careful, we will definitely not be found out. Although Old Sir Zhong and Old Madam Zhong adore Zhong Niangyao, they are not young anymore. Their energy has long been lacking.”

“And her uncles and aunts don’t care about her at all. Even if something really happens to Zhong Niangyao, they’ll just go through the motions and not care much.”

Li Jingming was truly a coward, and she didn’t want to continue feigning civility with him unless it was for this scheme.

Li Jingming was still hesitant; he indeed did not want Chu Yixue’s identity to be revealed. However, asking him to eliminate Zhong Niangyao was something he dared not do.

Moreover, honestly speaking, if Zhong Niangyao were really eliminated, Chu Yixue would unmistakably be the biggest beneficiary. Then why should he be the one to act? Currently, he and Chu Yixue were only dating–did he really need to do this for her?

Although it was not clear what Li Jingming was thinking, Chu Yixue knew persuading him would not be easy from his unpredictable demeanor.

It seemed she couldn’t make an omelette without breaking some eggs!

A dark glint flashed in her eyes, and Chu Yixue spoke directly, “Jingming, once Zhong Niangyao, this calamity, is completely eliminated, let’s get married! I will definitely persuade my parents to help you secure a significant position in the Lai family company. They feel guilty towards me, and will surely help us.”

“Then, with my parents’ support, you can compete with your brothers. Even if you don’t succeed in the inheritance, you could still achieve something significant within the company.”

“Get married?” A flicker of excitement flashed through Li Jingming’s eyes, and he stared deeply into Chu Yixue’s eyes, “Do you really want to marry me?”

“Of course!” Chu Yixue’s eyes were filled with determination, “Isn’t the ultimate goal of our being together to get married? It’s just–”

As she spoke, a shadow darkened in Chu Yixue’s eyes, “If Zhong Niangyao exposes my identity, then there will really be no chance for us. So, Jingming, Zhong Niangyao is the biggest hurdle on our path to marriage.”

Knowing that Chu Yixue’s words seemed somewhat incongruent, Li Jingming’s mind was still utterly confused by the marriage proposition.

The temptation was indeed significant for him. The Second Lady of the Chu Family was the best choice available to him. Of course, this assumed that the “Second Lady” was Chu Yixue. The real Second Lady of the Chu Family might not look favorably upon a bastard from a wealthy family.

Yes, a bastard. Although he hated this label, he could not change the fact. As long as he remained a bastard and his biological mother was Chen Sisi, no well-matched lady from a wealthy family would find him appealing.

If Chu Yixue were to revert to Shen Yixue, he would benefit nothing. He and Chu Yixue were now in the same boat. But–

“Xue’er,” Li Jingming looked at Chu Yixue and suddenly asked, “If we remove the obstacle of Zhong Niangyao, will you really marry me?”

He couldn’t help feeling worried that if he indeed did such a thing, and Chu Yixue later denied everything, wouldn’t he then lose out both ways and possibly even face trouble? Even if nothing went wrong, he would have to live in constant fear for the rest of his life.

“Jingming, what are you talking about!” Chu Yixue looked furious, seemingly upset that Li Jingming could think so little of her, “Don’t you know what kind of person I am? Besides, you know exactly what my identity is, right? If I were to deny everything later, you could just go to the Chu family and expose me!”

“How can you doubt me when we are in the same boat!”

“Xue’er, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to doubt you,” Li Jingming quickly tried to placate her, “It’s just that this matter is so significant, and that’s why I’m worried.”

“So, what’s your decision?” Chu Yixue stamped her foot and urged, “Answer me now, do you want to do this? Do you want to marry me?”

“Give me some time to think about it properly!”

Li Jingming tenderly pulled Chu Yixue into his arms, saying, “This matter is too big and too difficult, I need some time to think.”

Chu Yixue nestled into Li Jingming’s arms, a sinister smile curling at the corners of her mouth.

She understood Li Jingming well, and knew that although he had not openly agreed now, he was probably already tempted.

This was not in vain, as she had spent so much effort to help Li Jingming gain a foothold in the Lai family enterprise.

Only by letting Li Jingming know that her identity as the Second Lady of the Chu Family was of such great assistance to him, would he be willing to act.

After all, the only thing that really moves the human heart is benefit.

On the other side, Zhong Niangyao, unaware of the schemes between Chu Yixue and Li Jingming,

had attentively finished all her classes for the day before leaving directly.

Zhao Xuanglang initially wanted to follow her, but when he saw the familiar car at the school gates, he stopped in his tracks.

In front of Lu Yichen, he really felt enormous pressure.

Even if Lu Yichen did nothing but sit there quietly, he could feel an intense oppressive force. He had dined with Lu Yichen once before, and he had indeed felt quite uncomfortable.

Moreover, it was obvious that Lu Yichen was here for a date with their boss; him tagging along would be exceedingly inappropriate.

Zhong Niangyao had already gotten into the car and after greeting Uncle Li, who was driving today, she turned her head to look at Lu Yichen, tilting her head and smiling coyly, “Didn’t you say you had a special gift for me? Why haven’t you brought it out yet?”

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