Three years after our breakup, my ex-boyfriend dragged me to get our marriage certificate.

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A crisp knock sounded, startling Lin Qingyi so much that she jumped off the man.

"Continue." The man frowned unhappily, pulling Lin Qingyi back into his arms with his large hand. "Concentrate."

"Sister Qingyi, it's me."

Jiang Wenxi's voice came through the door.

Ji Yuhuai paused.

Lin Qingyi hurriedly broke free from his embrace, "Don't make a sound, go hide in the bathroom first."

A hint of impatience flashed in Ji Yuhuai's eyes. "You and she don't exactly have all-night conversations, do you?"

"Toilet, hurry up and go to the toilet."

Lin Qingyi called out softly, taking Ji Yuhuai's arm and walking towards the bathroom.

The knocking continued.

"Hide well and don't make a sound."

Lin Qingyi's voice was trembling.

She accepted Jiang Wenxi's deposit. If Jiang Wenxi found out that she had gotten together with Shen Si, wouldn't that damage her reputation?

Ji Yuhuai was somewhat puzzled.

Normally, whenever Lin Qingyi sees Jiang Wenxi, she acts like she's on fire.

Why am I being so timid today?

"She shouldn't have the guts to bully you." Ji Yuhuai stopped her from leaving the bathroom. "Why are you suddenly so afraid of her?"

"Please." Lin Qingyi looked up, her eyes filled with panic. "I'm sleeping with her boyfriend. Do you think I'm afraid she'll catch me cheating?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuhuai's previously tense lips slowly curved into a smile. "Looks like you do have some consideration."

He stopped resisting and obediently let her lock him in the bathroom.

"If you dare to make any noise, our deal is terminated immediately!"

Lin Qingyi was a little worried and threatened him a few times.

Ji Yuhuai wasn't actually that honest.

She used to live in the Ji family's house, and Ji Yuhuai would sneak into her room to sleep at night.

Sometimes she would do this, stuffing him into a closet or the toilet, and then deal with Ji's mother, Ji's father, or the household servants.

He probably doesn't want to be hidden away, so he'll deliberately make some noise.

They said things like, "It's good that you've been found out, we can get married right after graduation."

Lin Qingyi took a deep breath, walked to the door, and brought Jiang Wenxi in.

"Sister Qingyi." Jiang Wenxi looked around the room, her gaze falling on the closed bathroom door, and then her eyes narrowed slightly.

"After I got back, I counted all the cash and the luxury goods Ah Huai gave me, and it only added up to two million."

"What?" Lin Qingyi lowered her voice, "I don't understand what you're saying. Go back to sleep. Just call me if anything happens."

Lin Qingyi frowned deeply; she dared not let Ji Yuhuai know that she had extorted money from Jiang Wenxi...

Jiang Wenxi pretended not to understand and explained with difficulty, "Ah Huai's company has just started, and I don't want to cause him any trouble."

So, Qingyi, about what you said before about helping me persuade Aunt Ji to accept me, and asking me to give you five million...

Jiang Wenxi paused for a moment, then said, "Can we make a deal? Once A-Huai's company is doing better, or once A-Huai and I get married, I will definitely give you every penny."

The room was deathly silent.

Lin Qingyi closed her eyes in resignation. "Actually, I'm not doing this for the money. What I want most is for you and A-Huai to live a good life together."

"Then it's settled, sis." Jiang Wenxi was extremely excited, and her tone was no longer as cautious as before. "I'll give you two million first, and I'll owe you the rest."

Lin Qingyi nodded. "Are you done? I'm going to sleep."

"Sister, I'm so sorry." Jiang Wenxi choked up again as she spoke. "I was wondering about you before, and I thought you still liked A-Huai. I felt very insecure."

But now I understand, you really don't like Ah Huai anymore.

"Good, just don't act like a fool in front of me again."

Lin Qingyi decided to give up, figuring that Ji Yuhuai wouldn't let him off the hook anyway.

"Sister Qingyi, I'm not being a masochist."

Jiang Wenxi's tone became firm, "I'm not like you."

You've been a pampered princess since childhood, whether it's your studies, clothes, or men.

You will choose the one you think is the best and most rewarding.

You have the capital to weigh the pros and cons.

When you want to be in a relationship and pursue passion, be with Ah Huai without any reservations.

When you want to get married, you can also dump him and choose a mature and stable marriage partner.

But I can't.

Ah Huai likes me, so I will only love him wholeheartedly.

He's all I have, Qingyi-jie..."

Lin Qingyi suddenly became impatient and pulled Jiang Wenxi's arm to walk out.

"My father sponsored you because he wanted you to have the opportunity to learn and develop your intelligence."

If he knew you were only blinded by love, he should have used the money he spent on you to buy fireworks and set them off.

With a bang.

Lin Qingyi locked Jiang Wenxi outside the door.

Turning around, she was met with Ji Yuhuai's eyes, which were filled with sarcasm and rage.

"Lin Qingyi, you're really great."

Ji Yuhuai gritted his teeth, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, "Am I some kind of cheap thing? You want to sell me around like this?"

"Of course you're worthless," Lin Qingyi tried to argue. "That's not what I meant..."

"Five million." Ji Yuhuai took a step back as if disgusted, his eyes filled with revulsion. "Other women could buy me from you for five million."

"No..." Lin Qingyi saw him trembling with anger, so she took a deep breath and analyzed the situation with a very cold expression.

"I didn't just sell you for five million; you've misunderstood me."

A hint of surprise flashed in Ji Yuhuai's eyes.

"I asked Jiang Wenxi for five million, and you'll give me thirty million in return, won't you?"

Lin Qingyi tilted her head, not daring to mention the ten million that Ji's mother wanted to give.

"Thirty or forty million, you're very valuable. I've never treated you as some cheap commodity to be easily dismissed."

"Shut up."

Ji Yuhuai abruptly shook off her hand and stared intently at her, who had fallen to the side of the bed.

Lin Qingyi dared not say anything more, but just kept her head down and fidgeted with her fingers.

"Speak!" Ji Yuhuai laughed angrily. "Why aren't you making excuses anymore?"

Lin Qingyi was a little jolted by his shout and stood up abruptly.

"One minute you're telling me to shut up, the next you're telling me to make excuses. Are you mentally ill?"

Lin Qingyi rubbed her wrist casually.

Ji Yuhuai remained silent, but then he thought of the diagnostic report.

He is indeed a bit sick, but it's all because of her.

Seeing that he was standing still, Lin Qingyi also started arguing with him.

"Can't you be reasonable?"

You were the one who offered to be my sugar daddy; I didn't force you to.

Why are you yelling at me?

Ji Yuhuai's temples throbbed with anger.

Lin Qingyi saw that he was still glaring at her and suddenly felt that it was pointless.

"Since you feel that my profit-making model from both ends makes you unhappy."

"Fine then, we'll go our separate ways. Get out of here."