Chapter 03 Love's intricate web.

He Peian put down the tissue, crossed his arms, leaned back on the chair slowly, and lazily said, "What do you want to say? Just say it."

A person who looked like a manager was directing the staff to present various exquisite styles of diamond rings in front of Jiang Chengxi.

The only flaws that can be picked are that the skin is a bit pale, and the lips are a bit thin. Jiang Chengxi couldn't help but think of what many books have said, that people with thin lips are heartless. It seems to fit him too well. This guy is just a wolf in sheep's clothing!

Just as he sat down, a delicate girl pushed open the door and, upon seeing He Peian, showed no signs of timidity. She cheerfully called out, "Brother An." He Peian smiled and asked, "Huanhuan, is school on break?" Jiang Chengxi caught a glimpse of He Peian's smile and couldn't help but be taken aback. He realized that this smile was genuine, with a slight curve at the corner of his eyes, clearly coming from the heart and not a forced expression.

He Peian crossed his arms lazily and looked at her, as if waiting for her to say something shocking. Jiang Chengxi swallowed and said, "And...you can't hit me. You wouldn't hit your wife, right?"

He Peian gazed at her with a smile, not at all concealing his joyful mood at the moment, and asked with such certainty, "Did you agree?"

However, she is going to marry this bastard. From now on, this kind of thing will be her obligation to fulfill! Jiang Chengxi really wishes to hit her head against the bathroom wall and die.

Jiang Chengxi shook his head and said, "No... it's not He Peicheng." He Peian seemed very interested and said, "Oh, then who is it? Tell me, maybe I will consider..." Jiang Chengxi felt delighted in his heart, completely forgetting the way of dealing with enemies - the false is the real, and the real is the false.

Jiang Chengxi was still thinking about what to do if she really encountered domestic violence in the future. But He Peian burst into laughter, saying "Hahaha". After Jiang Chengxi waited for his laughter to subside, she touched her nose and weakly said, "Since you're not saying anything, I'll take it as your agreement."

Aunt Feng has managed her small courtyard in a simple yet beautiful way. As soon as Jiang Chengxi saw it, he fell in love with it. She originally wanted to take a few beautiful photos from different angles with her phone, but her gaze was immediately drawn to the divine presence beside her. The thought was instantly extinguished. Oh well, forget it. Photos can be taken anytime!

Jiang Chengxi suddenly took a cold breath and stood dumbfounded in place. He has fallen for her! Has he lost his mind? How could he be attracted to her? She has always been self-aware, not to mention Wang Weiwei by her side, who is much more attractive than her. Even if you randomly pick someone from the street, they probably wouldn't be uglier than her!

After a while, she finally looked up at him and said, "Mr. He, a forced melon is not sweet."

As soon as the tip of the tongue touches the soup, the sweet, fresh, and delicious taste spreads all over the mouth. Wow, it's so delicious! If it weren't for the presence of this guy in front of me, it would definitely have ruined my appetite. Jiang Chengxi must have chopped him into pieces without any hesitation.

However, she soon realized that He Peian was just talking and obviously didn't mean it. But since it had come to this point, she still had to ask what needed to be asked and say what needed to be said. So, Jiang Chengxi said, "There is one more thing you must promise me."

Wang Weiwei remained silent for a long time, let out a deep sigh, and slumped onto the sofa.

Jiang Chengxi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Looking up, he saw He Peian calmly burying his head and eating and drinking.

Jiang Chengxi briefly explained the situation of her family to him. Her family is small, consisting of her parents and herself, plus a small Su Xiao. In fact, it is estimated that He Peian has already sent someone to investigate these circumstances. While Jiang Chengxi was speaking, she secretly observed He Peian, but she did not expect him to remain silent with lowered eyelids, appearing to be listening very attentively.

Actually, He Peian can easily see Jiang Chengxi's distress. It's just a matter of time before she gets used to it. Might as well let her get used to it sooner.

It is a very ordinary small restaurant, but it looks very clean and tidy. As soon as the car turned off, a middle-aged woman with an apron wiped her hands and came out of the restaurant with a smile, very affectionate and warm: "Young master..."

There was silence in the room as the two of them didn't speak anymore.

Zhou Shiqiang said, "I once heard a rumor in the circle that the women around He Peicheng cannot be kept for long and are often taken away by others. Once, a friend of mine said that anyone who dares to snatch He Peicheng's woman in this Three Elements City must be an extraordinary person." Now, I wonder if that person could be Mr. He himself."

Eating with a stranger is always awkward, let alone someone with a special identity, unpleasant temperament, and malicious behavior. Jiang Chengxi had something on her mind, so she picked up a grain of rice and ate a few bites with him. But He Peian seemed to have a good appetite, leisurely eating two bowls and occasionally glancing at her.

He Peian smiled lightly when he heard the words and said, "No, you don't need to apologize to me! You have never offended me."

A teenage girl with a bright smile called her "sister-in-law" sweetly. Even if Jiang Chengxi had a heart of stone, he couldn't get angry at her. Besides, Huanhuan was completely unaware, so she smiled and nodded in response.

That day, He Peian unprecedentedly observed her for over an hour from inside the car, separated by the double glass of the car window and the hair salon.

Then, the two of them sat silently facing each other. Jiang Chengxi felt an unbearable agony, but on the contrary, He Peian, holding a teacup, sipped slowly and leisurely, with a relaxed and comfortable expression.

Jiang Chengxi looked helplessly at He Peian, with curses rolling on the tip of her tongue. She endured and endured, but finally couldn't bear it anymore, and angrily cursed, "He Peian, you are really a pervert."

Slightly better ones will give her some small suggestions: "Miss Jiang, it's better to settle this kind of medical dispute privately. After all, medical appraisal is difficult, time-consuming, and procedurally complex."

With this delay, the patient's family became impatient and reported Jiangyang and the clinic to the Health Bureau. They found people to hang banners at the clinic entrance and contacted the television station, creating a grand and imposing momentum. They showed no signs of giving up until their goal was achieved. For a while, the whole town of Sanyuan was in an uproar. Under this momentum, the clinic's business suddenly became bleak and dim. After all, misdiagnosing a child can have serious consequences, even affecting their whole life. Under the family planning policy, most families now have six parents and one little baby. Therefore, many parents would rather believe that something exists than believe that it doesn't.

It doesn't look like someone from a mafia family no matter how you look at it! Jiang Chengxi's understanding of the mafia comes entirely from movies and TV shows. In her impression, the mafia is nothing more than foul language, tattoos all over the body, and constantly shouting about fighting and killing. Could it be that she has been misled by movies and TV shows for so many years!

In the morning? This guy had already anticipated that he would come with her in the evening. As a foodie, Jiang Chengxi's attention had already been attracted by the delicacies. At this moment, upon hearing these words, the flames that had just subsided rose again, and she almost wanted to smash the soup bowl in her hand. However, in reality, she could do nothing but blow on it and take a sip under the expectant gaze of Feng Yi.

In fact, besides movies, television, magazines, and advertisements, this is the first time Jiang Chengxi has seen such a large diamond ring. Jiang Chengxi never thought in her life that she would wear such a conspicuous ring. Is this considered a benefit of this forced marriage?

Jiang Chengxi tried to soften his attitude as much as possible, lowering his eyebrows and being obedient, saying: "Mr. He, why did you finally decide to let us go?"

He Peian crossed his arms and looked at her, with a deep gaze between his eyebrows: "Jiang Chengxi, no matter what, it is already a settled matter that I will marry you. Since you will eventually have to accept my words, I suggest you accept me sooner rather than later." Jiang Chengxi secretly resented in her heart, but she couldn't provoke him, so she could only turn her face and bite her lip without saying a word.

Upon hearing this, He Peian actually chuckled and smiled, looking like a sly old fox. He nodded slightly with a good mood, leaned back slightly, and spoke with indescribable elegance and charm: "Thank you, Mrs. He. I will take your words as a compliment."

Without blushing or panting, he said such words, not afraid of making him stumble. Jiang Chengxi took a step back with lowered eyelids, secretly cursing the ancestors of the He family for generations, and thought to himself: "If I believe you, I would be a fool."

After a moment of silence in the room, He Peian slowly finished a small cup of tea and finally couldn't resist asking, "Why don't you just say everything at once?"

However, when the two of them reached this point in their conversation, Jiang Chengxi felt that there was nothing more to say. He then took out a piece of paper and a pen from his bag and handed them to He Peian. He Peian's eyes flickered slightly as he asked, "What does this mean?"

He Peian was casually holding a teacup, with a lazy posture of slowly drinking, and a consistently indifferent expression on his face. But in the next moment, he was startled by her words, suddenly raised his head and looked at her, his eyes shining astonishingly. Jiang Chengxi saw his reaction and instead of feeling scared, a wave of secret joy surged in his heart: Could this guy really be gay?

Jiang Chengxi remained silent for a while before gently asking, "What if I don't agree?" Hearing this, He Peian smiled indifferently and said, "In that case, I won't force you. I'll have someone send you back. Miss Jiang, you should prepare well for this medical lawsuit. I can't speak for other matters, but I can guarantee that unless they don't want to stay in business, no lawyer in San Yuan City would take on your case."

Jiang Chengxi looked up, met his gaze calmly, and stated his worst-case scenario: "Mr. He, my father can close the clinic, we can sell everything to compensate that family, and I can leave Sanyuan with my parents, we can make it..."

Within these three days, the Jiang family has encountered an unimaginable series of misfortunes. All kinds of calamities have befallen them overnight. It started with the police receiving a report accusing Jiang Yang of producing counterfeit medicine, leading to his summons to the police station for further investigation.

The woman's eyes were filled with indulgence. He Peian's biological mother had passed away many years ago. Who is this person in front of him?

Jiang Chengxi thought there might be a chance, feeling pleased with himself. However, he saw He Peian pondering for a while and then smiling faintly, saying, "It's just a verbal agreement, it doesn't count at all. Besides, even if you have someone you like, I won't mind. So my decision remains unchanged, we will still get married on the originally scheduled date."

From childhood to adulthood, when it comes to the memories of Dajiangcheng Creek, my mother, Shi Sujing, has never cooked. No wonder the deliciousness of breakfast at home has been declining in the past few days. She didn't think much about it, only thinking that my father's mind was elsewhere. Now I know the real reason!

He Peian put down the teacup, his fingers played with it with great interest, and his eyes circled around her face with a half-smile: "Mrs. He, am I gay? Didn't we already prove it just now? If you're still not reassured and eager to verify my true identity, shall we settle it right away? I don't mind. It's okay now."

Still in doubt, He Peian had already heard the woman being introduced by the side: "Aunt Feng, this is Chengxi, you can call her Chengxi in the future." Although He Peian's voice was still calm as usual, it sounded emotionally fluctuating, not at all cold. He said to Jiang Chengxi again, "This is Aunt Feng."

The man who looked like a manager personally took it from the tray and carefully put it on her finger, apologizing with a smile: "Mrs. He's fingers are slender, the ring can be adjusted smaller." The manager was very good at observing people's words and expressions. Seeing Mrs. He's slight frown, he said, "If Mrs. He doesn't like it, shall I have someone bring other styles?"

He Peian remained calm and composed, feeling at ease: "Even if someone has the audacity to take on this lawsuit after consuming the gallbladder of a leopard... I will have countless ways to respond until you agree..." He Peian paused for a moment, lazily clasping his fists to his chest: "So, I advise you to save your energy."

When He Peian passed by her, he stopped and randomly said, "I still prefer the green outfit you wore that day." Her skin was fair, and the light green outfit made her skin even more translucent. Every step she took seemed to bring a refreshing breeze, bringing an inexplicable sense of comfort to people's mood.

After a long time, Jiang Chengxi calmed down and thought of something. He looked up and said, "I have something to tell you." He paused his gaze on He Peian's face, and his expression gradually eased, as if indicating her to continue.

Hè Péi'ān stood with his arms crossed, giving a faint smile as he said, "Didn't I tell you before? I've taken a liking to you." He took a few steps forward and approached Jiāng Chéngxī, asking, "What's wrong? Don't believe me?" His masculine aura was faint but palpable.

He Peian crossed his arms and looked her up and down, saying, "You won't know if it's sweet or not until you taste it. It's too early to say anything now, isn't it?" Jiang Chengxi was stunned for a moment, and a flash of inspiration came to his mind. He blurted out, "I have someone I like. Mr. He, why bother forcing yourself?"

He Peian stood up, walked slowly towards her, and stood calmly in front of her, saying: "Jiang Chengxi, no matter what, you will marry me. It's a done deal." Jiang Chengxi was angry and resentful, but didn't have the courage to explode. She could only endure it and keep telling herself to stay calm and not make things worse.

Jiang Chengxi, who was in a highly vigilant state, was often made creepy by his calm and collected gaze. After enduring for a while, the meal was finally finished. He Peian put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a napkin in a cultured manner. This process was slow, like a series of slow-motion shots in a black and white movie, everything was elegantly just right.

She tried to find He Peicheng, hoping to use his connections to let He Peian find a way out. But she couldn't reach He Peicheng no matter what. Besides his disappearance, his phone was also turned off. She knew this guy was unreliable, but he actually turned out to be so unreliable at a critical moment. It wasn't until later that she realized she would be in this situation all because of He Peicheng. Of course, this was LONG LONG TIME later. It wasn't until later that she realized she would be in this situation all because of He Peicheng. Of course, this was LONG LONG TIME later.

Jiang Chengxi went to the bathroom as soon as possible. The person in the mirror was blushing as if blood was about to drip out. Jiang Chengxi turned on the faucet, scooped up a handful of water, washed his face fiercely, and rinsed his mouth desperately... once, twice, three times, four times, countless times...

After He Peian finished listening, he calmly said, "Oh... high school classmate, I see." Then followed a suffocating silence, as if carefully considering.

When she was leaving after breakfast, Shi Sujing stopped her and said, "Chengxi, why don't I accompany you to see the lawyer today? Mom also wants to hear what the lawyers have to say. What are the chances of winning the lawsuit?" Jiang Chengxi paused tying her shoelaces and quickly reassured her mother, "Mom, Vivian is with me. First, your health is not good, and you need to take insulin at regular intervals. Second, I'm worried about leaving Dad alone at home. You can stay at home and talk to him so that he won't have any wild thoughts when you're not around."

He Peian: "Aunt Feng, it's not necessary. Just let Uncle Xiang cook a few dishes casually."

Jiang Chengxi's face twitched. This is clearly coercion! Eating, what to eat. She didn't come to have a meal with him. Jiang Chengxi wished she could grab him and refuse with righteousness. But, on one hand, she didn't have the courage, and on the other hand, she had a request for him today, so she could only stand silently by his side.