Using power to force marriage

After leaving the Zhao Building, Ruan Fu did not go home.

I invited Meng Shutan to go to the mall together.

The sensational wedding of the Zhao and Ruan families dominated the headlines for days, and now everyone in the northern part of the city recognizes Ruan Fu's face.

Luxury stores treat her like a god of wealth, fawning over and flattering her.

Ruan Fu spent money without hesitation. Since it was Zhao Jingnian's money, it was like it came from nowhere, and she didn't feel the slightest bit of pain when swiping her card.

"By the way, Tan Tan, how's the inquiry about the brooch going?"

Tired from shopping, the two went into a coffee shop and ordered tea to rest.

Meng Shutan sighed, "No, I asked a lot of people, and they all said they've never seen it."

Ruan Fu was a little disappointed. So many days had passed, and her savior was still nowhere to be found.

"Tan Tan, thank you for continuing to help me inquire. I really want to find him."

Meng Shutan replied, "Okay, I'll contact some overseas jewelry designers for you in a couple of days and have them take a look."

Ruan Fu gave a muffled "hmm".

Even if she did find her savior, she hadn't figured out how to repay him.

She couldn't possibly offer herself to him as Meng Shutan suggested; she was already married, so that wouldn't work.

In any case, finding her benefactor had become an obsession for Ruan Fu; no matter what, she had to find him.

Upon hearing Ruan Fu mention that she had gone to Zhao Jingnian's company that afternoon, Meng Shutan asked with concern, "Fufu, what happened after you were taken back last night? Did he bully you?"

"He wouldn't dare bully me." Ruan Fu lowered her head and took a sip of coffee. "But he seems a little angry, after all, I'm the one who caused trouble."

Ruan Fu told her what happened that afternoon, and Meng Shutan laughed until her stomach hurt, giving her a thumbs up.

"It's such a good deal to trade a cake for all these treasures."

Ruan Fu grinned. "Hehe, I don't do business at a loss."

"So, Fufu, does that mean you can't go to the flower garden to listen to music tonight?"

Ruan Fu thought for a moment. Although she was just going to listen to music, she had just gone through a storm, so she decided to calm down first.

"I don't dare to go against the grain. You can go by yourself for the next few days."

She raised an eyebrow at Meng Shutan with a sly smile, "Go for it, bestie! Try to win over the Wolf Tail bassist soon!"

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As night falls, the bustling city streets light up with neon lights.

At 10 p.m., Zhao Jingnian returned from the company.

Aunt Sun was the only one in the huge villa, grooming the dog's fur in the living room.

Ruan Fu was nowhere to be seen at home.

Zhao Jingnian asked, "It's so late, why hasn't she come back yet?"

Aunt Sun replied, "Not yet."

The man glanced down at the time on his watch. "Do you know where she went?"

"It seems he went shopping with Miss Meng."

Zhao Jingnian nodded lightly, "Understood."

Having just gone through a turmoil last night, she probably wouldn't dare to commit another crime against the wind, and will likely be back soon.

The man went upstairs to change his clothes and went to the indoor swimming pool.

He has a habit of exercising and spends some time swimming and running every week.

I got home relatively early tonight, which is just enough time for a workout.

The villa's sunken relaxation area connects to an indoor heated swimming pool, maintaining the most comfortable water temperature and air humidity throughout the year.

The pool water was crystal clear, shimmering with a cool, clear light.

Zhao Jingnian hopes his newlywed wife will come back before he finishes swimming.

Perhaps it was a telepathic connection, but Ruan Fu really did get home before 11 o'clock.

I had a great time shopping today; I bought a beautiful dress and high heels.

She enthusiastically shared her "trophies" with Aunt Sun.

In a few days it will be He Shu's birthday, and Ruan Fu bought herself a new outfit to wear to the birthday party.

"I also bought collars for all three little ones, they're so cute."

Ruan Fu couldn't wait to take the collars off and put them on, took a few photos of herself cuddling the cats and dogs, and then edited a post on her WeChat Moments to send it out.

After busying herself for a while, she finally remembered to ask, "Has Zhao Jingnian returned?"

If she doesn't come back, she'll take the cats and dogs into the bedroom to play.

"I'm back."

Ruan Fu was disappointed upon hearing this, "Ah, you're back so early."

"Is he in the study or the bedroom? I haven't seen him anywhere."

Aunt Sun: "I saw him head towards the recreation area, he must be going swimming."

The leisure area of ​​Xiyue Manor is spacious and comfortable, with a full range of recreational facilities including a private audio-visual room, indoor swimming pool, e-sports room, gym, billiards hall, and constant temperature wine cellar.

Ruan Fu had explored every part of the manor in the past two days, and she headed towards the indoor swimming pool with ease.

The old man had worked all day, and he still had the energy to swim so late, without even feeling tired.

Swimming definitely requires taking off clothes, and Ruan Fu's lust was suddenly aroused. She wondered how many abs Zhao Jingnian had.

Taking a peek shouldn't be illegal, since they are a legally married couple.

Ruan Fu tiptoed in, hiding her head like a thief.

Looking around, the entire swimming pool was empty; there wasn't a soul in sight.

I clearly heard that he came here to swim, how did he just disappear into thin air?

Her mind went completely off track. She frowned, and images of Zhao Jingnian drowning flashed through her mind like a movie.

After all, she's 30 years old, not young anymore. And after working intensely for days on end, it's already 11 pm, and instead of resting in her room, she insists on coming to swim and exercise. How can an elderly person's body withstand this kind of exertion?

"Oh my god! Did Zhao Jingnian drown in there?"

Does that mean she became a widow right after getting married?

Although Ruan Fu disliked Zhao Jingnian and was unwilling to marry him, she certainly didn't want him to die.

The more she thought about it, the more panicked she became. She tiptoed to the edge of the pool, squatted down, and peered into the water.

Something's not right. Even if someone is drowning, they should float to the surface, but the bottom of the water is completely dry, without a trace.

Just as Ruan Fu was about to call his name, a tall and imposing shadow suddenly loomed over her from behind, enveloping her completely.

A clear, deep voice slowly rang out, "What are you looking for?"

Ruan Fu was so frightened by the familiar voice that she trembled all over and screamed out unexpectedly.

Startled, she slipped and lost her balance, falling straight into the pool behind her.

The cool pool water instantly swept over her, submerging her head.

The pool was deep, and Ruan Fu couldn't swim.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Jingnian jumped into the water.

His strong, lean arms encircled her slender waist, and he quickly lifted her out of the water.

Ruan Fu was drowning, and in her panicked struggle, her hands and feet instinctively wrapped around the man's body.

She wrapped her arms around Zhao Jingnian's neck and hung her legs around his waist, becoming a human-shaped pendant.

The man's waist was taut as he held her and found his balance in the water.

Ruan Fu choked on several mouthfuls of pool water, causing her to cough violently.

She buried her face in his shoulder, her nose red and her eyes full of grievance.

Her hair was wet and stuck to her face, and most of her exquisite makeup was ruined, making her look both disheveled and pitiful.

After recovering from the suffocating panic, Ruan Fu lost her temper, raised her hand and punched his shoulder, accusing him in a tearful voice, "Zhao Jingnian, you bastard! Why did you deliberately hide behind me and scare me!"

Looking down at the girl in his arms, Zhao Jingnian couldn't help but smile, thinking that she looked like a cat with its fur standing on end.

The man parted his thin lips slightly, "Who deliberately scared you? I don't have such low tastes."

She was lying by the pool when the dog was sneaking around unprepared, so she has no one to blame but herself.

"It's you!"

Based on the belief that whoever shouts loudest is right, Ruan Fu raised her voice, "Who told you to walk so quietly!"

Zhao Jingnian stopped arguing with her, slowly swam to the edge of the pool, and lifted her up onto the pool steps by her bottom.

Then he used his arms to push himself out of the water.

Ruan Fu's dress was soaked through, and water was dripping down her body.

The light pink dress became almost transparent when wet, clinging tightly to her shapely body.

Zhao Jingnian didn't say anything, but walked to the poolside lounge chair, took a bath towel, and draped it over her.

Ruan Fu wrapped herself tightly in a bath towel and awkwardly tidied the hair that was stuck to her face.

Today was so embarrassing!

"What are you doing here?" he asked.

Hearing Zhao Jingnian's voice, she looked up.

The man was only wearing black swim trunks, his firm and sexy body outlined perfectly by the tight fabric.

Ruan Fu's gaze slowly moved down along his clean and neat waistline. Zhao Jingnian's abs were beautiful, not overly exaggerated, just the right amount of sexy.

The V-lines on both sides disappear down the waist, and there... the curves there are also excellent.

The greedy girl instinctively swallowed, secretly marveling: This old man has such a great physique! Who's she drooling over?