"So, you're going to marry me just because of your son?" Her tone was somewhat surprised, yet not skeptical.
The drama she filmed at age ten, she had completely forgotten about it. It truly wasn't a good memory!
Lu Beichen followed her words and continued, "You could say that. Didn't you just mention that you couldn't figure out why I'd marry you? Well, I have many reasons. My son is very picky; it's rare for him to like a woman. Moreover, even if you become the child's stepmother, you can get along well with him. Besides, being Mrs. Lu is no ordinary stepmother. Additionally, in the entire Lu Family, I'm the one who makes decisions. If I decide to marry you, everyone will treat you well out of respect for me, not to mention that my family prefers women like you who are gentle and obedient. You don't need to worry about the mismatch between social classes. They won't think you're trying to climb up because of my wealth; after all, I have plenty of money, enough that you couldn't finish deceiving even if you tried. Lastly..."
The man walked closer to her, raised her chin with his hand, and said word by word, "Lastly, you're also my type, and I just happen to need a wife!"
His straightforward and honest words turned out to be the most moving proposal ever. Despite not being able to distinguish sincerity from pretense, Ji Niandong's heartbeat inexplicably quickened.
A proposal completely irresistible, Ji Niandong almost fell for it.
She quickly regained her clarity, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lu, my dad is still waiting for me at the hospital. I have to go now, but thank you for your help!"
This time she almost ran away, leaving no room for hesitation.
So, everything he said just went to waste?
Lu Beichen took out a cigarette and began to smoke quietly. Only then did Li Yi come over and ask, "Boss, how did it go?"
He knew very well that ever since having the little master, Lu Beichen rarely smoked because hardly anything left him at a loss.
"An unmarried father with a mysterious child? Li Yi, have I fallen to such a low point?" Lu Beichen took a puff of smoke and asked lightly, the smoke dispersing as he did.
"Uh..." Li Yi didn't know how to respond; someone dared to say such things to his Boss in this era? This future wife certainly seems interesting!
Lu Beichen inhaled deeply on his cigarette again and walked towards the hall while saying, "Inform the New City Hospital doctors—I want Ji Niandong to personally come to beg me within two days!"
Li Yi's heart tightened and he nodded repeatedly, realizing the Boss was serious this time!
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Ji Niandong left the hotel and got into a taxi, only then noticing several missed calls on her phone, all from Shen Congjun.
She let out a breath and called back. This time, Shen Congjun answered the phone immediately.
"Hello, Tongtong, how do you know President Lu? Could you please plead on my behalf? I can't lose this role. There were so many famous directors and producers present today. Losing this role means I'm completely finished, and no one will ever want me in the future. Tongtong, we've been together for five years; please help me, talk to President Lu for me..."
He rattled off a long list without taking a breath, leaving Ji Niandong no choice but to interrupt him: "Calm down. I already pleaded on your behalf, but I'm really not familiar with Mr. Lu. He helped me today on a whim. You know how wealthy people are—they enjoy playing these kinds of whimsical games!"
She still believed that he wanted to marry her, but it was merely the game of a rich man toying with the poor!