Hidden past

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

"I still don’t understand why", Chen Feng said closing the file and stared at Li Luxian with some hesitancy evident in her eyes, "The scandal is not that big to force you to the way to marriage. And given your power and influence, you have the ability to easily dismiss it without the marriage and you already have a fiance..."

"I’ve other reasons for this marriage and don’t concern about my fiance. Our engagement was only limited to the words between elders. There was no involvement of personal feelings"

This marriage proposal could prove to be a great opportunity for her. But she wanted to stay safe and didn’t want to fall into a trap so she had to know his reasons. So she chose to say her next words.

"Marrying someone is not a simple decision. I hope Mr. Li understand it and inform me about his reasons so I could reach a better conclusion"

Though she knew that she had no choice but to concede to his so-called ’request’ because if he was to pursue the matter of the damage caused by her, he could simply ruin her; she still wanted to know his reasons.

Better safe than sorry.

Li Luxian was silent for a while trying to look past the calculative woman in front of him. Having a long sight over consequences than rashly making a decision.

Hmm. He liked her.

"I want to get rid of my fiance"

"Wang Hualing?"

"Yes. Like I said before our engagement was forced by elders and...", Li Luxian said in a monotonous voice, "She is bit eccentric"

"Eccentric?"

Wang Hualing was the perfect image of a woman portrayed on media. An elegant, quiet and innocent reputation that was the dream of so many men. Her calm and beautiful character won her countless praises all over the media. And not to count the countless awards she won in her career as an A list actress.

And that man just called her eccentric?

"So the main purpose of this marriage is to get rid of your fiance?", Chen Feng wanted to be clear.

That made sense.

"That is one of the reasons. But not the main reason.’", Li Luxian said. "The main reason is., I’m genuinely interested in you."

Chen Feng fell silent.

"Mr. Li... are you being honest?"

"Yes"

She didn’t believe him. He must be having ulterior motives. But nevertheless, her heart pounded in her chest.

That was absurd. They had just one encounter and he was already interested in her?

Was it because of her looks?

Chen Feng still couldn’t understand him. Although she was pretty, there was no lack of beauties for someone like Li Luxian. And those beauties excelled her in a lot of fields like education, family background, and links.

"There are a lot of women better than me who are far better than me and are quite capable of capturing your interest"

"So?"

"So what do you find in me to choose me for this role?"

"Given the present situation with the scandal, you are the best candidate."

"Is that all?"

"More than that, I find you tolerable"

Chen Feng: "..."

Was that supposed to be a compliment?

I don’t find you pretty. I don’t find you attractive. I find you tolerable?

Chen Feng was sure now that this man had a big hole in his head. How could someone like him take Li co-operation to such heights? Even if you want to court a girl, ’I find you tolerable’ is not the best pick up line. In the end, she could only sigh.

Chen Feng reread the terms of marriage.

"And if I agree to marry you, you would forget about all the losses caused by me and I’ll free after a year?"

"Yes", he agreed though he wouldn’t be setting her free so easily.

Chen Feng sighed. That was escalating so quickly and her mind was lagging behind the bizarre turning of events.

"But you don’t really know me well to say that I’m tolerable to you or not"

"Ms. Chen I’m Li Luxian. I just need one glance to know the person’s character"

Chen Feng chewed the inside of her cheek. He was right. He was not on the top of the food chain for no reason. At the age of just twenty-seven, he was supporting the business that expanded internationally. If not for his discernment and perspicacity, then how could he make his mark on the world?

Chen Feng realized he must have already had a background check on her prior to proposing marriage to her. So he must have already known everything about her. And he must already know everything about her.

Her lips curled up into an alluring smile.

"I tend to be shameless and if we are going to get married, I might take advantage of your name"

Her saying this implicated that she was agreeing into marrying him. Li Luxian felt relaxed. Though he was sure that she would agree to marry him. If she didn’t, he would make her agree. But having her to agree easily solved a lot of trouble for him.

"My wife can use my name as she wishes", he said in a cheerful tune.

Listening to the word wife, Chen Feng couldn’t help her lips from tilting up. She looked at the pile of bills lying on the table. In just two days she was to be kicked out of her apartment.

She laughed. If this was an opportunity sent by Gods then would she disagree with it?

"Mr. Li I agree to marry you"

- Dont you find my body attractive enough?

- Dont you find my body attractive enough?

- Don't you find my body attractive enough?

She couldn’t see herself at a disadvantage in this contract. If things wouldn’t work out well, they could always get a divorce after a year.

Then Chen Feng reluctantly said.

"But Mr. Li could you exclude the term of the conjugal relationship between the married couple?"

Li Luxian was surprised to hear that. He had seen countless girls openly expressing their desires to sleep with him. But then his lips curled up into a smile.

"Why? You don’t find my body attractive enough?"

She was speechless.

Of course, he was attractive. He was simply a god for his looks. Did he even need to ask that? But he couldn’t expect her to sleep with him right after the marriage?

They needed to familiarize themselves with each other first!

That was a common-sense everyone with a relationship experience would know!

"It’s not that. I think you might not be suitable..."

"If you are worried about my suitability and skills in bed then I can give you a guarantee.", Li Luxian said with a roguish spark in his eyes.

Chen Feng was speechless once again. A crimson red crept to her face. Where was this conversation getting to?

"And if you are still worried then I can also give you a test of my skills right now", as he said he loosened his tie a bit implying as if he was ready to take off his shirt any moment.

Chen Feng almost fell out of her chair.

Was he really...?

At least take your secretary in consideration who is still standing here!!!

"Mr. Li I’ll take my leave then", Secretary Zhang said with a stiff face and proceeded to leave her alone with his boss to give his boss some privacy to certify his skills.

"Wait! Mr. Li you don’t need to give me any test.", she literally screamed, "I definitely do not doubt your skills!", she blurted out quickly. She couldn’t believe that she was discussing bed skills with the heir of Li corporations.

Li Luxian laughed lightly at her exaggerated response.

Damn! He was teasing her!

"Why you want to take it out?"

Chen Feng took a deep breath. If she was going to marry this guy, she had to tell him.

"First I had never been close with a man to an extreme extent before and second...", Chen Feng was in a dilemma whether to reveal further or not.

Never been close with a man before? Li Luxian did find it a little unexpected for a girl who could dare to kiss a random stranger. But nevertheless, he was happy to hear this new piece of information that his wife was untouched and pure. Now he could corrupt her all he wanted.

"And?"

"My past relations had not been good and they all ended up horribly so I can’t readily trust anyone. I need some time. I hope you understand"

It was already hard to share something like this because like an OCD something was always pressing her to keep her feelings to herself. She felt like if she was to reveal more of herself to anyone, she would get hurt.

Her boyfriend cheated on her.

Her parents left her.

Her family betrayed her.

Her cousin Chen Mian, who she loved and adored, now wished for her death.

Under the circ.u.mstances, she had closed herself up. She had grown alone with no one she could share herself with. Fu Liling was her only friend but after Fu Jianguo betrayal, Chen Feng’s interaction with Fu Liling was minimized.

"I can understand", Li Luxian said, "And I won’t force anything on you. We will take the things with their natural flow"

Chen Feng smiled.

Under normal circ.u.mstances, she would have waited to think it over for a day or two.

It was still too sudden but...

She was already cornered by adverse circ.u.mstances that surrounded her like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment. She had no choice left after losing her job and spending all her savings.

"What about your family? Would they be able to accept this marriage?"

"My parents might object first but they will eventually come in terms with this relation. My brother would love to meet you and fill your ears against me. As for my grandparents, it might be difficult to change their orthodox thinking"

An uncertainty clouded Chen Feng’s face as she pouted slightly. Li Luxian found her reaction quite cute and had an urge to kiss those luscious lips. Eversinse that night, he couldn’t get that kiss out of his mind.

"But you need to worry about that. As long as you have my support, no one will dare to bully you"