Chapter 922: Chapter 922: He’s Protective To The Core

“I liked her first!” His brows and eyes exuded a vigorous spirit, and his profile bore some resemblance to Lin Teng, but where Lin Teng had the maturity that comes with age, he was of pure and unmatched nobility. Li Shengxiao lowered his eyelids, his lashes clearly defined, his gaze intently fixed on Rong Yan, who was held in his arms. He continued, “Yanyan initially refused to be with me; it was by resorting to tactics that I forced her to stay by my side. She’s been with me all this time, and she’s never asked me to buy anything for her. She hasn’t talked about me in public. Our relationship not being public is also her preference.”

Lin Teng and Su Yi listened with gaping astonishment, unable to believe their ears, and they all turned to look at Rong Yan with complex expressions.

On one hand, they found it hard to believe that Li Shengxiao was the one who pursued her actively; on the other hand, they knew him well enough to know that Li Shengxiao absolutely disdained lying.

If he said so, then it must be true.

Rong Yan did not expect him to lose his composure so quickly, creating an awkward atmosphere that she couldn’t even stop. Helplessly, she touched her nose and was the first to break the silence, “Uh, Uncle, Auntie, he’s exaggerating. It’s true that I didn’t agree at first because I was worried about our significant differences, and I’m well aware that in the eyes of ordinary people, I’m not the kind of woman who matches him. My eventual agreement wasn’t because he forced me, as he said, but because I realized I had fallen for him. You know, aside from external factors, he’s fundamentally a man difficult not to be moved by.”

She spoke candidly, looking at Lin Teng and Su Yi, “I know that at this point, it’s tough for anyone to believe that I don’t have ulterior motives.”

She smiled wryly and joked, “Honestly, if such an odd pair appeared beside me, I too would think that the woman probably had no good intentions.”

Lin Teng, a bit embarrassed by her words, tried to smooth things over, “It’s not necessarily so.”

Rong Yan blinked and didn’t naively take his casually polite words at face value, throwing out her trump card, “If Uncle and Auntie are concerned, I can sign an agreement with him that clearly states we’re only dating, not involving any financial disputes. If our feelings fade and we part ways in the future, afterward, we must not concern each other, nor cause disturbances.”

Her tone was very calm, as if she was talking about signing on a grade schooler’s report card.

But Lin Teng, Su Yi, and Su Xiansui all understood.

Rong Yan was saying that she could sign a contract in advance that specified no money, no fame, and no post-breakup publicity, a contract that, once signed, would have legal consequences.

Once signed, there would be no turning back.

They had all heard of such contracts and understood the complexities involved, knowing that if Rong Yan truly signed such a contract, she would not be able to benefit from Li Shengxiao after they parted ways.

Not just Lin Teng, even Su Yi was taken aback, unclear whether Rong Yan’s words were to impress Li Shengxiao or genuinely demonstrate her determination to them.

Li Shengxiao brought her here just wanting to introduce Rong Yan to his elders, but as he listened to his little woman articulate word by word, calmly promising Lin Teng and the others that if they were to separate in the future, she would cut ties with him completely, leaving cleanly. His eyes suddenly darkened, and he grasped Rong Yan’s wrist, pulling her closer forcefully.

~Hiss~

Rong Yan, in pain, took a deep breath, her proudly fearless aura suddenly yanked back to reality.

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