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Chapter 15 I Agree to Marry

"That's right! Right in my house, standing ramrod straight, he said it himself: 'I was prejudiced!'"

Director Yang imitated Liang Yi's stiff tone and couldn't help but laugh.

"It's really like the sun has risen in the west. He said he wants to go on another blind date with you, and his attitude was quite sincere."

"I was thinking of asking you again. If you two can work out, I'll be happy. If not, I won't force you."

An Min remained silent, though she certainly remembered Liang Yi's initial undisguised scrutiny and coldness.

I also remember his awkward yet domineering manner when he caused trouble.

Trust? Not really.

But Director Yang's words struck a nerve with her deepest concerns.

"Xiao An."

Director Yang's tone became earnest, carrying the concern of someone with experience.

“You’re all alone here, with no relatives or friends, and your family background is special. This Northwest region may seem peaceful, but a beautiful, single girl like you might attract unwanted attention or have your background used against you over time.”

"Having someone by your side, especially someone like Liang Yi, is a kind of protection for you. He's stubborn and inflexible, but precisely because he's so stubborn, he's extremely protective of his own once he's made up his mind about something."

Not to mention that once Liang Yi has set his sights on someone, he won't let anyone around him get hurt.

Director Yang felt that even if it was for other reasons, An Min had no reason to refuse.

Anmin's heart sank.

Director Yang's words were true, and they weighed heavily on her heart.

I donated my entire fortune to come here in order to escape my past and live a better life.

But how easy is it to "survive" in this remote place?
A woman without a foundation has her identity as her original sin; she needs a talisman, even if it's just in name only.

But Anmin felt a little awkward when she thought of Liang Yi.

Anmin always felt that she and someone like him were incompatible.

"I understand what you're saying."

An Min's voice was soft, carrying a resigned clarity, "But, Director Yang, you know his temperament, I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of? Are you afraid he'll make you suffer?"

Hearing An Min's concerns, Director Yang patted the back of her hand.

“He now knows he was wrong and is willing to back down, which is a good start. But in life, you can’t expect to be perfectly in love all at once. Let’s take it one step at a time. You’re both smart people, so let’s settle down first and have someone to rely on.”

"If we can't be loving, can't we at least be respectful to each other? We can each live our own lives behind closed doors, but in public, we can give each other face and get our feet on the ground first. Only when we're safe and sound here can we think about how to live our lives in the future, right?"

"Treat each other with respect..."

Anmin repeated those four words softly and nodded gently.

She didn't believe that the man's supposed change of heart was just a momentary impulse; she thought it was more likely his pride that was hurting him by her going on blind dates with other people.

She needs to have her own plan and can't let Liang Yi and the others lead her by the nose.

An Min raised her head, her eyes regaining their usual calm: "Okay, Director Yang, I'll follow your instructions and have another one."

Director Yang was overjoyed when he saw her agree: "You agree? Then I'll make the arrangements. Anmin, trust me, this marriage is absolutely perfect."

If it weren't for Liang Yi's reputation for being a jinx to his wives in the Northwest, to be honest, Director Yang really wouldn't have been willing to introduce him to anyone.

However, fate is a mysterious thing. If two people can find each other attractive, that's their fate.

She will no longer separate the couple.

Three days later, still at Director Yang's house.

Liang Yi arrived a full quarter of an hour earlier than the agreed time.

He changed into clean casual clothes, and his hair looked like it had just been trimmed, making him appear exceptionally neat and strong.

He just sat there, his back straight as a javelin, his hands on his knees, his knuckles slightly clenched, exuding a barely perceptible tension.

His gaze kept glancing towards the door, a hint of anxiety mixed with... an expectation he himself wasn't even aware of.

An Min arrived on time. Today she wore a simple light blue shirt, which made her skin look as white as snow and her figure as graceful as ever.

However, his expression was more aloof than usual.

She walked in gracefully, her steps unhurried, as if she were there to negotiate, not for a blind date.

Liang Yi immediately stood up, his movement so abrupt that he almost knocked over the chair.

He cleared his throat, trying to regain some of his authority as regimental commander: "Comrade Anmin, you've arrived."

"Commander Liang, this isn't the first time we've met, there's no need to be so nervous."

An Min nodded slightly, sat down opposite him, and got straight to the point, her voice low but clear.

"If you're willing, I agree to marry you."

Liang Yi was taken aback by her direct approach, and his prepared opening remarks got stuck in his throat.

He looked into An Min's calm yet unusually serious eyes, and he knew that this was the line she had drawn.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

"You said."

He responded in a deep voice, leaning forward as if to listen attentively.

Anmin took out a folded piece of paper from her cloth bag, unfolded it, and placed it on the table between the two of them.

The handwriting on it is neat and strong.

"I'm sorry, Commander Liang, this is my principle. Please don't feel offended. I would like to make three rules with you."

Anmin's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. Even if others looked down on her and had prejudices against her, she would earn her own dignity and face.

She wanted to make Liang Yi understand that even though everyone said she came from a bad background, she was not someone who could be bullied at will.

This is her only bottom line; all she wants is respect.

If Liang Yi can't do that, she feels that even if the two of them get married, they won't live well, and they might not even be able to maintain the so-called mutual respect.

Upon hearing this, Liang Yi's tense nerves relaxed.

The fact that she said that means she values ​​this blind date.

It wasn't because I was coerced, nor was it for any other purpose.

"Okay, I'm listening. Go ahead and say it."

An Min slowly spoke after Liang Yi finished speaking.

"First, I'm not ready yet, so for now we can only be husband and wife in name only, and we won't interfere with each other's work, friendships, or private affairs. We'll just maintain a necessary facade in public."

"Secondly, I hope to be financially independent. I have hands and feet and can work, so I won't ask about your allowance. Living expenses will be shared as needed, and the accounts will be clear."

"third……"

An Min raised her eyes and looked directly at Liang Yi.

"I hope that at any time, in any form, no one will use my background or past to attack or belittle me. This is the bottom line."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Liang Yi quietly, waiting for his reaction.

Anmin's hands, resting on her knees, were slightly curled at the fingertips, her heart not entirely unmoved.

She's gambling, but she's not sure either.

Marrying Liang Yi is the best option for her right now.

Everyone probably thinks that she would want to marry Liang Yi even if she had to pay him.

But that would be too degrading. She doesn't ask for much, just respect, the dignity that a human being should have.

Liang Yi's gaze swept over the three articles of the charter. He remained silent, his thin lips pressed tightly together, revealing no emotion.

"If you... don't want to, then forget it."

(End of this chapter)