After the divorce, my ex-husband's cousin tricked me into getting a marriage certificate.

Lin Mengchuan squinted at Su Yani, wondering what this woman was up to.

He felt that Su Yani would definitely be able to tell that he didn't like her.

Even if she becomes more beautiful, it's still a fake face.

Lin Mengchuan couldn't accept sleeping with someone who had a fake face.

But then he thought, why not take this opportunity to make things clear with Su Yani and get her to call off the engagement? That would be more acceptable to both sets of parents.

So he started walking and said, "The restroom is a bit far, so hurry up if you want to go."

Su Yani gave her parents a reassuring look and quickly followed Lin Mengchuan.

Lin Mengchuan took a few steps, then turned to Xu Qing, who had been standing in the corner like she was invisible, and said, "What are you doing standing there? Weren't you just complaining about needing to go to the bathroom? Hurry up."

Xu Qing was completely confused. When did he start complaining about needing to use the restroom?

Besides, does a grown man need someone to accompany him to the bathroom?

Seeing Xu Qing standing there motionless, Lin Mengchuan glared at him.

Xu Qing then realized that Lin Mengchuan wanted to drag him along as a third wheel, so he quickly followed.

He greeted Su Yani with a smile, "Hello, Miss Su, do you remember me? My name is Xu Qing, we used to play together."

Su Yani glanced at Xu Qing with disdain and recognized him as the son of a nouveau riche.

But she replied, "I'm sorry, sir, I don't remember."

Xu Qing's smile froze. In her mind, she gave Su Yani a five-star rating and cursed inwardly, "What a liar."

Lin Mengchuan was also surprised by Su Yani's answer, as he knew that Su Yani knew Xu Qing.

But why did she pretend not to know her?

Seeing Su Yani walking slowly with her chin held high, he understood what was going on.

Su Yani is looking down on Xu Qing's status.

Lin Mengchuan hates rich girls like Su Yani the most.

Seemingly generous, polite, and well-mannered, but actually arrogant and willful.

The three of them walked to the restroom built in a bamboo forest. Lin Mengchuan and Xu Qing went into the men's room without looking back.

Su Yani frowned and carefully walked into the women's restroom in her high heels.

I almost threw up from the smell inside, so I quickly turned around and ran out, stopping after about ten meters.

He looked utterly shocked.

After a while, Lin Mengchuan and Xu Qing slowly came out of the restroom.

Seeing Su Yani standing outside, Lin Mengchuan was somewhat surprised, "So fast?"

Su Yani frowned. "Doesn't it smell bad over there? The women's restroom stinks so badly I almost threw up and didn't go in."

Xu Qing chuckled, "Miss Su, in a place like this, it's a blessing to even have a restroom. Think about it, there aren't many living people here; the funeral home is full of dead people."

"I've heard that even the dead need to use the restroom, so it's normal for the restroom to smell, because dead people tend to stink. Is this your first time in a place like this, Miss Su?"

"You'll get used to coming here often."

Su Yani stared at Xu Qing, wondering if he was even speaking human language.

Why does she come to places like this so often?

Moreover, she is terrified of scary things, so why would he tell her these things?

She came out to talk to Lin Mengchuan about marriage.

Seeing Su Yani's face turn pale, Xu Qing secretly rejoiced, thinking to herself, "Serves you right for looking down on people."

Seeing that Su Yani looked like she was about to cry, Lin Mengchuan was afraid that she would complain to Su Wenshan when she got back, so he yelled at Xu Qing, "Shut up, why do you have to bring up those things in a place like this?"

"Go ahead and wait. I have something to say to Miss Su."

"Okay, Brother Chuan," Xu Qing obediently walked away.

Lin Mengchuan took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, pulled one out, and handed it to Su Yani. "Want one?"

Su Yani frowned. "I don't smoke."

She also doesn't like others smoking in front of her.

But she dared not say the last sentence.

Lin Mengchuan raised an eyebrow, took out a lighter, and lit a cigarette.

After taking a puff, he said casually, "Let's call off our marriage. I have someone in my heart now, and I can't love you anymore. You don't want to marry someone who doesn't love you, do you?"

Su Yani: "Are you talking about your ex-wife, Qiao Ran?"

Lin Mengchuan: "You heard everything just now? Well, it's not a secret. Yes, it was my ex-wife."

Su Yani: "But she doesn't love you."

Lin Mengchuan suddenly raised his eyelids to look at Su Yani, somewhat annoyed, "That's not important. What I'm talking about now is between the two of us. I can't love anyone else, so I can't marry you."

Su Yani: "But, in families like ours, not many people truly marry for love. You married me to solidify your position in Zhuohai Group, didn't you?"

Lin Mengchuan stared at Su Yani, "Since you know all this, why are you still willing to marry me? Aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of you?"

Su Yani shrugged. "I'm not afraid. Like I said, people from families like ours get married for the benefit of both families. Love is nothing compared to family interests."

“My mother said that even if two people love each other, their feelings will be worn away over time. It’s better to choose a marriage that can benefit both families from the beginning. Such marriages are often the most stable.”

Lin Mengchuan did not deny what Su Yani said: marriages formed for the benefit of both families are indeed the most stable.

Even if they can't make it work, the couple will still maintain a semblance of peace.

Because the cost of divorce is too high for such families.

Seeing that Lin Mengchuan seemed to be wavering, Su Yani continued, "I am my father's only child. He has mentioned to me many times that his shares in Zhuohai and our family's assets will be left to me in the future."

"If you marry me, I can guarantee your position in Zhuohai will not be shaken. You don't want Zhuohai to fall into someone else's hands, right? You should know which is more important, Zhuohai or love, without me having to tell you."

Lin Mengchuan smoked a cigarette while looking at Su Yani through the swirling smoke.

He really underestimated Su Yani. He thought she was busy getting plastic surgery abroad, but it seems she really went to study.

Su Yani paused for a moment, then said, "I already told my dad yesterday that I want to work at Zhuohai. If you don't mind, I can be your chairman's secretary."

Lin Mengchuan squinted: "You mean, you not only want to marry me, but also become my secretary? Wouldn't that mean I'd have no personal freedom? I'd be controlled by you at home, and then you'd be watching me at the company?"

Su Yani chuckled, "Why don't you think about it from a different perspective? Treat me as your most capable assistant, let me help you save Zhuohai Group. Think bigger, Lin Mengchuan."

Lin Mengchuan frowned. Was this woman criticizing him for being narrow-minded?

Su Yani seemed to see through Lin Mengchuan's thoughts. "It's not your fault. Men mature later than women, so it's understandable that your thoughts aren't as comprehensive as mine."

Lin Mengchuan: "..."

Su Yani pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Think carefully about what I just said. Everything should be based on Zhuo Hai's overall situation. As for Qiao Ran, she is a thing of the past. You should let her go."

"If you can't let go, don't say it out loud, just keep it in your heart."