This was quite a large apartment.
Just the living room alone was over a hundred square meters, and there was also a beautiful kitchen.
The living room had wooden flooring, and the overall decoration style leaned towards simplicity, but the room’s color tone wasn’t cold.
This surprised Gu Yi’an a little; she thought someone like Tan Jincheng would prefer a European style, with colors leaning towards blacks, whites, and grays.
“Coffee or tea?”
“Whatever.”
“Then tea it is.”
Tan Jincheng made two cups of tea and brought them over.
The two sat face-to-face.
Gu Yi’an had already composed herself, “I think we should first discuss the room arrangements.
Do you have a guest bedroom?
If not, the study or guest room will do.”
“The master bedroom is yours,” Tan Jincheng said lightly.
“…” Gu Yi’an was stunned and then shook her head.
“Young Master Tan, I think you misunderstood.
That’s exactly the issue I wanted to address.
Even though we have to live under the same roof, I do not wish to engage in any relationship with you.
Or do you prefer using force on women?”
Gu Yi’an admitted she was trying to provoke him; otherwise, she wouldn’t know what to do.
Tan Jincheng laughed softly, took a sip of his tea, and then slowly said, “Yi’an, as I said, the master bedroom is yours.”
These words left Gu Yi’an momentarily confused.
She asked foolishly, “What about you?”
“The secondary bedroom.”
Tan Jincheng’s straightforward response left Gu Yi’an truly at a loss.
What was he up to?
Why was he suddenly so accommodating?
Hunters always set traps before capturing their prey.
Maybe this was a trap!
“Fine.
If you agree not to enter my room casually and not to touch me, I can stay here,” Gu Yi’an took a deep breath and said slowly.
“Okay,” Tan Jincheng answered immediately again.
Gu Yi’an looked at Tan Jincheng suspiciously, “Did you understand what I said?
You agreed so quickly.”
“No entering your room casually, no touching.
Isn’t that right?”
“Yes, correct.”
Feeling somewhat conflicted, who exactly was this Tan Jincheng?
The more Gu Yi’an understood him, the more she felt she didn’t understand him at all.
“Are those all your conditions?
No other requests?
Like taking you to and from work, sending you flowers, showing affection in front of your colleagues, etc.?”
Gu Yi’an twitched her mouth, “No, I don’t have any other requirements.”
Tan Jincheng nodded, “Well then, let me tell you my conditions.”
“Firstly, my parents have always hoped that I would get married soon, so you need to come with me to meet my parents,” Tan Jincheng said.
“Okay, but your mother might not like me very much.”
“No problem,” Tan Jincheng smiled lightly, “Can I ask you a few questions?”
“Huh?”
“Is there anyone you like right now?”
“…” Gu Yi’an’s heart was a bit confused, but she still shook her head, “No.”
“Coincidentally, neither do I.”
“Do you have much time for relationships?” Another baffling question.
“No, my work is very busy, and…
I’m not a very romantic person.”
“That’s perfect; I’m about the same.
As for family background and other issues, there’s really nothing much to say about it.
Gu Yi’an, let me repeat, I’m marrying you because I think you might be a suitable wife for me.
I don’t want to marry a vase just for decoration—nice to look at but useless.”
Tan Jincheng’s words were very straightforward.
Gu Yi’an couldn’t help but clench her hands, not sure what she was thinking.
“So, Gu Yi’an, let’s date.”
“…” Gu Yi’an suddenly looked up, staring at Tan Jincheng in disbelief.
Tan Jincheng smiled slightly, “Is there any need to be so surprised?”
Gu Yi’an’s face twisted like steamed buns.
“One year.
If neither of us falls for the other, we can call off this marriage.
Each of us can look for someone we like.
If either of us finds someone they love first, they can ask for a divorce.
If not, we’ll continue using this marriage certificate for the time being.”
Tan Jincheng’s tone was very relaxed.
Gu Yi’an, however, found it somewhat difficult to breathe.
“Continue using this marriage certificate”?
That was quite a bold statement!
But on thinking carefully, she realized she truly had nothing to lose.
All these years, she had always resisted falling in love, resisted getting close to men…
“Fine, I agree.” Gu Yi’an bit her lip, as if making a significant decision.
“GOOD GIRL!” Tan Jincheng laughed, “Tomorrow happens to be the weekend.
Pack your things, and I’ll have someone move your stuff over.”
“Okay.”
“Get some rest.” Tan Jincheng stood up, “I have some work to do.
Oh, and if you don’t have pajamas, you can wear mine.
The left side of the wardrobe has the ones I’ve worn; the right side has the new ones.”
After saying that, Tan Jincheng walked straight to the study.
Gu Yi’an stood there frozen, “Hey, Tan Jincheng, I want to go back.”
Tan Jincheng, who had already reached the study door, turned and smiled at her, “Sorry, I still have some unfinished work, and the driver has left.”
“I can go back by myself.
It’s not that late.”
“Do you think I would let you go back alone?”
Tan Jincheng’s gaze was so sincere, it was almost unbearable.
Gu Yi’an could only bite her lip and watch Tan Jincheng walk into the study.
Leave by herself?
That seemed to be making a big fuss out of nothing.
But staying…
Taking a deep breath, Gu Yi’an thought, well, staying is staying.
After all, if not today, then tomorrow.
It’s better to get used to it sooner.
And she could see if Tan Jincheng would keep his promise.
The master bedroom was large and came with a walk-in closet.
Neat shirts, trousers, belts, cufflinks, ties, shoes…
Everything indicated that this was definitely a man’s space.
Gu Yi’an felt a bit suffocated.
But half of the space was empty, looking like it was waiting for a mistress.
She didn’t want to wear clothes Tan Jincheng had worn, because it felt too intimate.
Yet, after searching, she found that many new shirts also had no tags.
From her judgment, these shirts’ prices definitely exceeded five figures.
In the end, she reluctantly found one that wasn’t too intimidating a brand.
Though even such a brand wasn’t something an ordinary white-collar worker could afford.
Using it as a pajama was really quite unfair to it.
Locking the door and checking the lock, Gu Yi’an went to the bathroom to bathe.
Fortunately, her skin and hair were in good condition; she could use Tan Jincheng’s shampoo and body wash.
As for post-shower skincare, skipping it for a day wouldn’t be a big deal.
After all, when she was short on time, she usually skipped it anyway.
With a heart full of anxiety, Gu Yi’an finished her bath, lay on the bed, and couldn’t fall asleep.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Gu Yi’an’s heart instantly skipped a beat.
This person, wasn’t he breaking his promise too quickly!