The café lights flickered softly against the glass windows, but Su Yan felt like her entire world had just… malfunctioned.
A contract.
Not a confession.
Not even a proper proposal.
A contract.
She stared at the neat handwriting on the page, her fingers trembling slightly as she read each line.
Stable income.
Free medical care.
Daily husband services?!
Her face turned bright red.
"W-What kind of list is this…?" she whispered, eyes widening further with every line.
Across from her, Lei Jun remained perfectly calm, as if this were the most natural thing in the world.
"This is a logical arrangement," he said, adjusting his glasses. "It ensures mutual benefit."
Mutual benefit?!
Su Yan's heart pounded wildly.
This man… was seriously proposing marriage like a business deal.
She hadn't even recovered when he pushed the paper slightly closer.
"If you are okay with this contract," he said evenly, "please sign."
For a moment, time froze.
The warm café, the quiet hum of voices, even her own thoughts—everything blurred.
Why does this feel like I'm applying for a job?!
Her hand hovered in the air, uncertain… until—
Lei Jun extended his hand toward her.
"Shall we proceed with a cooperative agreement?"
Her breath caught.
Who proposes like this?!
And yet…
There was something strangely sincere in his eyes. No teasing. No hesitation. Just quiet certainty.
Su Yan swallowed, her cheeks burning.
"You're really… weird," she muttered.
Still—
Her hand slowly reached forward.
Their fingers met.
A firm, awkward handshake.
And just like that—
It was done.
A second passed.
Then another.
And suddenly—
Her brain caught up.
WAIT.
Su Yan's eyes widened in horror.
Did I just agree to marry him?!
Meanwhile, Lei Jun leaned back slightly, looking… satisfied.
"I'll prepare the next contract," he said calmly.
Next contract?
Su Yan froze.
"…There's MORE?!"
Her voice echoed across the café as her soul practically left her body.
And for the first time—
A faint smile appeared on Lei Jun's lips.