C1 Are You Going to Accept This Man?

"Are you going to make a move or not?"

Tang Xinran gazed at the man whose looks seemed to transcend this world, feeling a bit nervous.

"Men like him are a rarity even in C Country. If you don't make your move now, he could be swept away by another woman in no time. Then you'll miss your chance!" Lin Jiaxin, her best friend, nudged her with a teasing tone.

There's always a first time for everything.

With a sudden swig of red wine for courage, Tang Xinran approached him.

...

"Thud!"

Tang Xinran slammed a hefty stack of cash down in front of Qin Huan: "Be my man, and all this money is yours!"

Qin Huan regarded the woman with long, black wavy hair before him, her beauty a rarity even in the capital of C Country. He spoke calmly, "I estimate this cash to be five million. How exactly do you want me to be your man? If it's to sleep with you, this amount is insufficient..."

Blushing, Tang Xinran quickly gestured with her hands, "No... I don't want you for that. This is no small sum. It's enough to cover a professor's salary for twenty years! And I'm only asking to have you for one year... as a husband..."

Biting her lip, Tang Xinran locked eyes with Qin Huan's detached and profound gaze, upping the ante: "If you can fulfill the role well this year, I'll give you an additional ten million at year's end!"

"Why choose me? I'd advise against provoking me. You may not be able to handle the consequences."

"Because you are the most handsome and dignified man I've ever laid eyes on! We're a perfect match in terms of looks! You've captivated me at first sight! I'll only provoke you for a year, and after that, we'll go our separate ways."

"Oh! You've managed to flatter me with your words! Now, let me read in peace. I'll have an answer for you in an hour."

Tang Xinran glanced at the book Qin Huan was halfway through, figuring an hour should be enough for him to finish.

An answer meant there was hope. A gem like him was a rare find. Today, her luck was in.

Tang Xinran nodded with excitement, then turned to wait on the other side of the library.

"Stop right there! Money is filthy. Don't sully my pure body and spirit! Take this cash away... I have a phobia of germs. Bring me a check instead..."

Tang Xinran was speechless.

A dog of a man, a penniless scholar, and yet so fastidious!

Did he think he was something special just because he had a handsome face and a charming demeanor?

I'll bear it. Once my plan comes to fruition, I'll offer you ten million in cash a year from now. Then we'll see if you take it or not.

With a smile on her face and seething with frustration, Tang Xinran took the cash and left.

Qin Huan sent a photo of Tang Xinran, captured by the miniature camera in his pen, to Huan Ze. "Half an hour. I want all her details!"

On the other side of the library.

As Tang Xinran approached with a suitcase full of money, her best friend Lin Jiaxin clung to her waist with a melodramatic expression.

"So, how did it go? With your stunning looks, surely anyone would be thrilled to marry you even without a dowry, right?"

"He says it's not enough. He's mulling it over. He'll have an answer in an hour..."

"Ah..."

After a pause, Lin Jiaxin stroked her chin thoughtfully. "A man of such exceptional looks is bound to have an exceptional personality—elusive and hard to pin down! Little Xin, I'm wishing you luck..."

Tang Xinran voiced her doubts, "Are you certain this is his first time in River City and that his background won't be easily uncovered?"

"Don't worry!" Lin Jiaxin assured her with a hearty slap to her chest. "To ensure your plan's success, I had to leverage my charms to extract insider information from Senior Brother Qi Faang. Prof. Qin is a leading chemical industry expert. For River City University's centennial celebration, none other than the River City First Rich Young Master, Zhan Yi, personally invited him to add prestige to the event as a guest professor!"

"Are you sure he doesn't have a girlfriend? And that he comes from a family of educators?"

"Rest assured! This man is nothing but a bookworm, a product of a refined and scholarly family. His world revolves around books; he's utterly clueless about women—a real waste of his handsome features! He's like a blank page, completely oblivious to the enchanting ways of the world..."

"Hmm! A blank canvas is perfect for painting. He's the one!" Tang Xinran's resolve only deepened after hearing this. She was determined to make this man hers!