Marriage of convenience blossoms into love; the husband turns out to be a billionaire CEO.

Ye Cheng covered her mouth, wanting to give the handsome guy an awkward yet polite smile.

"Hiccup~"

The next burp eagerly escaped from her throat.

Taking advantage of the brief moment after burping, Ye Cheng quickly smiled at the man and immediately began to reflect.

First, I shouldn't have been greedy and insisted on ordering a Big Mac for my beef noodles.

Secondly, I shouldn't have been greedy and drank every last drop of the noodle soup.

Thirdly, I shouldn't have been so lustful just now. Why did I gasp when I saw a handsome guy?

The above three mistakes not only made me look foolish in front of handsome men, but also prevented me from remaining calm and composed.

"Ji Lingfeng".

A clear, proud, and magnetic male voice interrupted Ye Cheng's reverie.

"Cough cough cough..."

Ye Cheng coughed twice, feigning composure, and said, "My name is Ye Cheng, hiccup~, Grandpa Ji asked me to come, hiccup~"

The woman's face flushed.

Oh no, I hope I don't end up burping with every sentence I say today~ Let's wrap this up.

"Ah."

The man responded calmly, his brows furrowing and his deep eyes narrowing slightly.

He pointed to the seat behind him, gestured for him to sit down, and then casually leaned back in his chair.

His every move exuded an air of nobility and pride.

After the two sat down, the man remained silent with a cool and aloof expression.

Neither of them spoke, and they remained silent for thirty seconds.

Only the occasional "hiccup" echoed between the two.

Ye Cheng felt she should take the initiative to break the awkward situation.

"Mr. Ji, I'll just... hiccup~ get straight to the point, do you... hiccup~ know all about my situation?"

The man raised an eyebrow slightly and said coldly:

"Miss Ye, would you like some water first?"

Ye Cheng was taken aback.

"Yes, I have it! *burp*"

She quickly took out the bottled water she hadn't finished drinking from her bag and gulped down a few mouthfuls.

The man spoke again.

"I just happened to witness you being jilted at a coffee shop. Does that count as knowing something about you?"

Ji Lingfeng was also in the coffee shop at the time, and he witnessed the whole farce of this woman being jilted.

The old man burst into laughter on the spot, and immediately ordered his grandson to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

What! Marrying that woman?

Ji Lingfeng's pupils dilated in shock, wondering if his grandfather had damaged his brain in the fall.

It would be an absolute joke if word got out that he, a big CEO, was forced to marry an older single woman who had just been rejected by other men!

The old man, however, disagreed.

"That kind-hearted girl was your grandfather's savior. If it weren't for her, my old bones would have turned to ashes long ago!"

"Use your brain and think about it carefully. Why would someone cancel their engagement on their perfectly good day to get their marriage certificate? It's because God has eyes and is trying to bring you two together. You're just taking your good fortune for granted!"

"You brat, if you don't go and get my marriage certificate today, this old man will lie downstairs at your company and refuse to get up!"

Grandpa Ji, relying on his age and seniority, used all sorts of tactics, and finally shamelessly uttered a harsh statement.

Ji Lingfeng is the sole leader of the Ji Group. At a young age, he has already become the president of a top company in Shenzhen.

Grandpa Ji's son and daughter-in-law tragically passed away in a plane crash many years ago, leaving him with only this grandson.

My grandson is focused on his career. He's 26 years old and hasn't even touched a woman's hand, let alone dated or gotten married!

Grandpa Ji even suspected that his grandson was gay and tried to probe him indirectly.

The grandson declared firmly that he was a straight man, and only then did the old man feel relieved.

But I'm still worried!

If his grandson doesn't get married, when will he be able to hold his great-grandson?

Ji's vast family business means he won't die until he sees the fourth-generation heir!

The old man was overjoyed to have his chosen granddaughter-in-law back, and he couldn't wait any longer. He wished that his grandson would get the certificate today and he could hold his big, fat great-grandson tomorrow.

Unable to resist his grandfather's combination of persuasion and coercion, Ji Lingfeng reluctantly agreed.

In any case, let's deal with the elders for now and get past this hurdle of pressuring us to get married.

You should know that when this grandpa throws a tantrum, he's just as good as any of those middle-aged women!

However, Ji Lingfeng also made his own demands.

First, he had to secretly marry Ye Cheng as an ordinary person, and his grandfather had to cooperate and not reveal his identity as the president of the Ji Group.

Secondly, he and that woman had absolutely no emotional foundation. After marriage, they would have to try to get to know each other for six months. If he accepted her, the marriage could continue; otherwise, they would have to divorce.

Grandpa Ji agreed without hesitation.

As long as the grandson agrees to get the marriage certificate, everything is negotiable.

Besides, he's been judging people his whole life and has complete confidence in his judgment; he's absolutely right!

……

"Cough cough cough..."

Ye Cheng's face flushed red, and he coughed violently a few times as he choked on the water.

Damn it!

It turns out that the Ji family grandfather and grandson who were just jilted were both present!

Being jilted is a bit embarrassing, especially in front of such a handsome guy.

Grandpa Ji didn't mention it at all, probably because he was afraid that she would feel embarrassed if she knew and would refuse to see his grandson.

She gave an awkward smile:

"That's right, I'm what everyone calls an 'older single woman,' hiccup~, and I got jilted at my engagement today, hiccup~"

Who said drinking water can stop hiccups!

It's completely unstoppable!

Ye Cheng didn't care about anything else. She straightened her back and, with a straight face, burped while making fun of herself:

"These days, older men and women are everywhere... hiccup~ I'm just unlucky, hiccup~ nothing special! hiccup~"

Ji Lingfeng's lips curled up, a smile that held an ambiguous meaning.

“Miss Ye, let me get straight to the point. I know you got married purely to complete a mission, and I just happened to be doing it to appease Grandpa, so getting our marriage certificate is a win-win situation for both of us.”

Ye Cheng nodded in agreement: "That's right, it's about both sides working together to complete a task, hiccup~"

Ji Lingfeng said expressionlessly, "I have no objection to getting the marriage certificate, but there are a few things I need to make clear to you beforehand."

"You said."

Ye Cheng listened attentively; it was nothing more than prenuptial agreements and such stuff.

“I’m just an ordinary working person. I have no savings, no dowry, a car, and a house, but the house has nothing to do with you, so I can’t add your name to it. Do you mind?”

The man raised his sharply defined chin, looking superior.

Ye Cheng readily nodded.

Hiccup~

It doesn't matter. She'll figure out the bride price herself. She didn't contribute a single penny to the house, so it's normal that her name isn't added to the deed. All she wants is a place to stay after marriage.

Cheng Yuan and his family, that scumbag, never intended to add her name to the deed, and they even swindled her out of 100,000 yuan for renovations.

"Hiccup~ Has the house been renovated yet? If I have to pay for the renovations, I might not be able to afford it, hiccup~"

she asked rhetorically.

Even if this handsome man in front of you is poor, with his looks alone, there's no way he could not find a girlfriend!

This is really unreasonable. If someone like my friend Hua Zhixin, who is obsessed with looks, saw this face, she would have pounced on it like a tiger.

She racked her brains but still couldn't figure it out.

Ji Lingfeng glanced at her and said coldly, "That's not necessary."

"Also, we need to sleep in separate rooms after marriage, and we won't interfere with each other. Is that okay?"

The man's domineering face clearly carried a hint of wariness and arrogance.

Ji Lingfeng couldn't help but be wary of women.

There are always some scheming women around him who are unaware of his own limitations and try every means to get into his bed.

Ye Cheng's mind was still wandering when she heard this and subconsciously nodded: "I have no objection either, hiccup~"

Sleep in separate rooms.

Even a fool would know that this means the two parties don't need to engage in marital relations.

Sure enough, she guessed it right.

There are only two possibilities why someone with this face can't find a girlfriend.

First, this man is gay and doesn't like women at all.

Secondly, he has a hidden illness that he finds difficult to talk about, making him unable to be a normal man, and he is looking for her to enter into a marriage of convenience.

However, this was a win-win situation for Ye Cheng, as it was like finding a roommate and also completing the task of getting married!

Suddenly, my mind opened up.

Why didn't I think of finding a gay man online to have a marriage of convenience before?

The woman in front of him had a face that flickered between light and dark. She was hiccuping and calculating something at the same time. Ji Lingfeng frowned and his eyes became even sharper.

"There's one last thing: after marriage, we'll try to get along for six months. If we get along, we'll continue; if not, we'll divorce after six months. Do you have any questions about that?"

Ye Cheng first let out a hearty burp, then readily nodded in agreement:

"No problem, don't worry, we'll definitely get along! Hiccup~"

In order to have a stable place to stay, she would naturally try her best to cooperate.

As long as they keep to themselves, this marriage of convenience can continue indefinitely.

Are we sure we'll get along?

Ji Lingfeng sneered inwardly. This woman had a thick skin; he wondered where her confidence came from.

He glanced at his watch and said, "Let's go then, let's go straight to get our marriage certificate."

"Uh...so fast? Hiccup~"

Ye Cheng looked at her cheap husband in front of her, feeling like she needed to digest it a little longer.

No, the noodles haven't been fully digested yet.

That darn burp~

Ji Lingfeng raised an eyebrow slightly and asked in return, "What? Since everyone has no objections, of course we should go and get the marriage certificate."