"Shang Jincheng, is this how you take care of every woman you date when they've had too much to drink?"
Shang Jincheng seemed to pick up on a different meaning in her words, and his expression immediately changed.
"You think too little of me. Am I a sycophant in your eyes? It's just a game, a fleeting moment. A virile man needs companionship, doesn't he?"
"Not everyone gets treated like this, even letting me catch them. If it were anyone else, I'd chop off these hands, do you believe me?"
Ge'er felt a sense of contentment, narrowing her eyes. "That's more like it."
Shang Jincheng found her so endearing that he couldn't help but stare at her more intently.
"Ge'er, I want to ask you something."
"What is it?"
"Have you ever thought about getting married?"
"Of course, I'm not a commitment-phobe. Who doesn't yearn for a passionate and sweet romance?"
"Then why are you still single?"
"I haven't met the right person, have I? Lately, seeing my brothers get married, I'm so envious. When I meet someone suitable, I'll show you a flash marriage."
Her beauty was undeniable, even with a slight flush from the alcohol.
With rosy lips and fair teeth, her face flushed, her nose, her features – Shang Jincheng found himself liking her more and more.
"Then tell me, what kind of person is worth pursuing a passionate romance with?"
Ge'er rolled her eyes at him. "That person hasn't appeared yet, how would I know?"
"Imagine it. I don't believe you haven't imagined it."
Ge'er closed her eyes and pictured it. "In terms of looks and physique, like my brothers and you. Personality-wise, they should be dominant, yet gentle, understand me, and be able to tolerate me..."
Shang Jincheng interrupted her. "Stop, Zhan Xian Nü. I think you not only have a brother complex but also a father complex. Aren't you describing your dad?"
Ge'er opened her eyes, and a sudden sadness washed over her.
"Right? I realized it too. Besides my Daddy, there doesn't seem to be any man in this world who meets my expectations. So, am I destined to never get married?"
"That's not necessarily true," Shang Jincheng said. "If all else fails, I could reluctantly marry you."
"Go away, who asked you to do it reluctantly?"
"Then it wouldn't be reluctance, but my utmost honor. Let's get married."
Ge'er was drunk, but her mind wasn't entirely muddled.
"Marry you? Wouldn't all your girlfriends gang up to kill me?"
"Who told you they're my girlfriends? I've already said, it's all just for show. If you don't like it, I'll make them all disappear."
Ge'er still didn't believe him. "Come on. If you're this dishonest, you won't be faithful after marriage either. I don't want to spend my days catching you cheating."
Shang Jincheng said seriously, "Then what if I promise you that after marriage, you can check my phone anytime, all my money will be handed over, your location will be tracked wherever I go, and I'll be transparent to you?"
Ge'er imagined that scenario and found it quite thrilling.
"Why are you suddenly talking about this with me?"
"I want to get married. I want to live a good life. I'm envious seeing your two brothers already have children. So, what do you say, want to consider it?"
Ge'er glared at him again. "Not considering! Dreaming if you think you can whisk me away so easily!"
"Then Zhan Xian Nü, tell me, how much effort would it take to win you over?"
"At least something unique, something passionate."
"Like what?"
"Like... do I kidnap you, or do you kidnap me? Figure it out yourself!"
Shang Jincheng chuckled and pulled out his household registration booklet from his embrace.
"Then let's do a flash marriage. I have no problem. The household registration booklet is always in my pocket. Just give the word, and we'll head straight to the Civil Affairs Bureau."
It was Ge'er's first time seeing someone carry their household registration booklet. She took it and flipped through it. "Do you give a bride price for a flash marriage?"
"Of course."
Shang Jincheng took out all his bank cards and handed them to Ge'er.
"My personal pre-marital assets, totaling over 70 million yuan. The password is my birthday. It's all yours."
Although Ge'er had never lacked money, since she was six, all the money she earned had been managed by Jiang Nan Fang.
Seeing over 70 million yuan presented to her like this was a first in her life.
It would be false to say she wasn't moved or happy.
"Really? Seventy million, all for me?"
Shang Jincheng raised his left hand and swore, "If I've uttered a single falsehood, may I be hit by a car and die the moment I step outside."
Ge'er still returned the cards to him. "You're joking."
Shang Jincheng felt a bit dejected. "Big sister, I've said it all, and you still don't believe me? Should I dig out my heart for you to see?"
Ge'er's heart suddenly softened.
These years, all the attention within the family had been stolen by her two brothers.
Their relationships were dramatic, drawing everyone's attention and nerves, forcing her and Tian Tian to live cautiously.
Approaching thirty, she hadn't had a single highlight moment in her life; it was too uninteresting.
She also wanted to create a stir.
But, "What if you regret it?"
Shang Jincheng asked, "Regret what? Regret getting the certificate with you? Impossible. I'll be grateful if you don't regret it."
Ge'er still didn't believe him. "I'm saying what if, what if you regret it?"
Shang Jincheng was almost on his knees. "With your father and two brothers around, do I dare to regret it?"
Ge'er thought about it, and indeed.
If he dared to mistreat her, her family wouldn't let him off the hook.
"Then what if I regret it?"
Shang Jincheng spread his hands. "Then I can't do anything. I can't beat you or scold you all. I can only rely on your conscience."
Ge'er thought about that scenario again and felt incredibly excited.
"It does seem quite interesting to marry you. How about we give it a try?"
Shang Jincheng suddenly became serious again.
"Don't mess with me. I've given you all my assets. If we're going to play, let's play for real. Don't wake up one day and decide you can't handle it."
"Who can't handle it? Am I that kind of person? If you don't believe me, let's go get the certificate right now!"
"Fine, let's go right now. Do you have the household registration booklet?"
Yes.
It had been used to transfer the house into her name.
Ge'er's head felt heavy, and her feet light as she got out of bed, triumphantly producing the household registration booklet.
"If you have the guts, let's go now."
Shang Jincheng's eyes lit up with excitement. "Let's go, then. Whoever backs out is a grandchild!"
With the lingering scent of alcohol, Shang Jincheng drove her to the Civil Affairs Bureau.
Outside the Civil Affairs Bureau at past three in the morning, there wasn't a soul in sight.
As they reached the entrance, Ge'er seemed to sober up a bit.
"No, I've changed my mind. I want to go back. Shang Jincheng, take me back."
Shang Jincheng provoked her. "Zhan Jing Ge, so this is all the courage you have."
"No wonder this is the first bold thing you've done in 26 years of life; it turns out you're a coward who only dares to think, not act. I knew it. Alright, alright, you go back. However, you'll have no right to mock me in the future. At least I, Shang, dare to do what I say and am true to myself, unlike you."
The provocation was effective, and Ge'er's fighting spirit reignited.
"Who's a coward? I'm putting it out there today. Whoever doesn't go get the certificate is motherless!"