C11 I Don't Need to be so Expensive

Qin Huan was taken aback. This woman was blatantly using him. Could she not sense his personal charm at all?

He thought about how she had suggested breaking up without a hint of sentimentality. When had Qin Huan's allure sunk so low?

He felt the need to knock her down a peg: "But Feida is currently under the control of your uncle, Tang Mingcheng!"

Tang Xinran bit her lip: "That's only temporary. Feida Company was founded by my parents. My uncle only holds managerial rights and a minor share of the stock. The majority of the shares are in a trust fund.

My father's will stipulates that as soon as I marry and start a family, those shares will automatically transfer to my name. But I can't disclose this to anyone before I'm married, because it was my father's way of testing the intentions of anyone who might want to marry me—for fear they'd be after my wealth!"

Qin Huan responded with a nod of approval, "Your father was quite far-sighted, indeed. He managed to test out Jiang Lingyuan, your first love!"

Tang Xinran gritted her teeth; this man was insinuating she had poor judgment: "When I was young, my uncle took advantage of me and kept this will hidden, hoping to claim Feida for himself! He even condoned his daughter stealing my boyfriend. Thankfully, the lawyer who had been undermined by my uncle secretly reached out to me. I'm determined to settle the score!"

"And how does this relate to you wanting people to believe I'm the wealthiest man?"

A cautious expression crossed Tang Xinran's face. "My uncle is cunning and ruthless. If I only present the marriage certificate and the will, even with the shares, taking over the company might not go smoothly! I need to find a 'pillar of support' that can stand up to my uncle. Once the company transition is on track, I won't fear his reaction!"

Zhan Yi chuckled, "So why must you find the most handsome man to pose as the 'wealthiest man'? Little First Party, you're holding back on us, aren't you?"

Tang Xinran blushed, "Well... Jiang Lingyuan is one of the top heartthrobs in River City. If I'm going to pay for a husband, naturally, I want someone whose looks surpass his, so I can hold my head high..."

"Oh..." Zhan Yi sneered with a mocking smile, "I've heard that Tang Ruoyun may seem gentle and virtuous, but having studied abroad for years, she's quite bold and has a penchant for handsome men. The main reason she snatched your boyfriend is because Jiang Lingyuan is attractive, right? You're not plotting to have Tang Ruoyun fall for our Second Party and dump Jiang Lingyuan, are you?"

"You..." Tang Xinran was caught off guard, her innermost thoughts laid bare by Zhan Yi's piercing words.

She had to admit, the thought had crossed her mind. What woman wouldn't relish the idea of a triumphant confrontation?

This man's insight was unnerving!

Tang Xinran's silence was all the confirmation Qin Huan needed.

What did she take him for?

Qin Huan hadn't felt this provoked in a long time, but this woman managed to infuriate him repeatedly in a single day!

He slammed his fork down and stood up, declaring, "I am not a gigolo!"

With a scowl, he stormed out.

Panic set in for Tang Xinran. She couldn't let Qin Huan walk out on her like this!

If he left, where else could she find such an insightful Second Party?

More importantly, they were already legally bound. He couldn't just leave—not until she reclaimed her father's company!

She knew intellectuals could be prideful and temperamental, but she had to bear it.

Tang Xinran quickly caught Qin Huan's arm, her voice soft and pleading, "Please, don't be angry! I never saw you as a gigolo—after all, a gigolo wouldn't cost as much as you do!"