In the car, Green Qi carefully reviewed the prepared Agreement. After confirming that everything was correct, she placed it in her bag. At that moment, she hoped everything would develop according to her wishes.
When she arrived at Tao Ran Ju, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon. The lunch hour had not yet passed, and the entrance was packed with luxury cars.
The wooden calligraphy sign and the uniquely designed carved wooden doors and windows greeted her. She was led into the hall by a server, where vintage screens filled with floral scents surrounded her. The elegant stone tables and the rustic blue stone floor created an atmosphere reminiscent of nature, truly living up to the restaurant's name.
The server brought her to the Drunken Flower Pavilion private room. Upon entering, she was enveloped by the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds; outside the window was a garden. Jiang Chengmu stood by the window, dressed in a light blue knit sweater paired with beige casual pants, a relaxed and harmonious look that was different from their last meeting when he wore a suit.
Green Qi thought that her father would eventually find out about the marriage; this man's appearance should be pleasing to him, but she couldn't guarantee his character.
Remembering that there were still important matters to discuss, she cleared her throat. Hearing the noise, Jiang Chengmu turned around and said lightly, "You're here. Have a seat!" He casually called over a server to take their order.
Taking advantage of the time before the dishes arrived, Green Qi took out the pre-prepared Agreement from her bag. This was the result of her entire afternoon's work. Unsure of how to start but feeling compelled to speak, she said, "Jiang Shao, let's discuss something."
"What is it?" Jiang Chengmu asked indifferently.
Green Qi organized her thoughts and carefully said, "I know you have a Beloved. After we get married, you can continue to like her; I won't interfere. I will cooperate with you in playing the role of a good wife, but you also need to act as my father's son-in-law in front of him. Of course, I won't let you help me for free; you can take a look at the Agreement for specifics. If there are no objections, please sign it."
She pushed the Agreement toward Jiang Chengmu and took a small sip of tea. After saying so much in one breath, her mouth felt a bit dry. The clear tea left a fragrant aftertaste in her mouth, mingling with the indoor aroma and providing her with a moment of relaxation.
Looking at the prenuptial Agreement and stock transfer document before him, Jiang Chengmu raised an eyebrow in surprise that Green Qi had thought to draft such an Agreement; he had underestimated her.
Out of curiosity, he opened the prenuptial Agreement and saw that they could only be nominal spouses. He immediately felt irritated. He had never intended to have any relationship with her; now it seemed as if he had ulterior motives toward her. His pride flared up as he gritted his teeth and said, "Miss Gu, you are currently in need of me. Is your sincerity really just asking me to sign such a humiliating contract? What woman do I not want? If it weren't for my mother's dying wish, how could I possibly marry you!"
"This Agreement looks like I'm the one giving up land and paying compensation. If your donation target doesn't have a daughter, would Madam Jiang really propose such conditions?" Green Qi spoke coldly.
Jiang Chengmu tapped the pen in his hand against his temple absentmindedly. His mother's conditions were indeed unreasonable, but the Agreement was beneficial to him; the Equity Transfer Agreement was right there! No matter how he thought about it, this was a profitable deal. After hesitating for a moment, he picked up the pen and signed decisively.
During the meeting, Jiang Chengmu put forward a long list of demands. Fortunately, they weren't excessive, and Green Qi agreed to all of them. It not only protected her own interests but also saved her father; this was a solution she had come up with after much thought. She initially thought he wouldn't agree, but it seemed that profit had driven him.
The heavy burden in her heart finally lifted, but from now on, she would have to play along in a loveless marriage. Although it would be difficult, she could only continue down this path—
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