Chapter 2 I Have to Take Responsibility for You_1

"Could it really be such a coincidence?"

Lu Chuan stared intently at the marriage document, then pulled out his phone to search for the name signed by the bride's elder family member, and finally confirmed that Chu Mengyao was indeed his fiancée, with her grandfather having signed on the marriage document.

"Chu Mengyao clearly has an engagement already, yet she got engaged to Long Hao as well. This really lacks any sense of contractual spirit!" Lu Chuan was immediately somewhat angry.

After pondering for a moment, he decided to go find Chu Mengyao and ask for an explanation.

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Blooming Beauty Cosmetics Company.

Chu Mengyao sat in the CEO's office, her face filled with irritation.

The Chu family had a strong background in Cloud City, with business interests spanning various fields, and this cosmetics company was a gift from Chu Mengyao's father when she graduated.

Knock, knock, knock.

The sound of knocking came, and a female secretary entered the office.

Chu Mengyao lifted her head and asked, "Secretary Wang, how is it going?"

Secretary Wang said, "Young Master Long left Cloud City early this morning to undergo a trial in the mountains. He sent word to you that once he returns after completing the trial, it would be time to get married."

Chu Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief. "That bastard finally left."

After the engagement party ended yesterday, Long Hao took advantage of the alcohol and tried to take her to a hotel to turn their affair consummate. Unwilling, she used the excuse of going to the restroom to slip away.

Unexpectedly, Long Hao, in a drunken frenzy, ordered a citywide manhunt for her, insisting on dragging her back.

She hid in various places, and just so happened to have an outbreak of her cold disease; out of desperation, she hid in that massage parlor.

But she entered the wrong room in the massage parlor, and before she had the chance to explain, she was taken advantage of by the man inside. It was truly jumping out of the tiger's den and into the wolf's lair.

Although she detested the rude man from last night, compared to losing her virtue to Long Hao, this was somewhat less painful.

She didn't like Long Hao, even felt some disgust towards him, but the marriage was arranged by her parents, and she had no room to resist.

"By the way, have you finished investigating that person I asked you about?" Chu Mengyao asked Secretary Wang.

Secretary Wang nodded and handed over a file.

"This man's name is Lu Chuan; he's a food delivery guy without any significant background. His parents and grandfather disappeared when he was seven, and he was raised in an orphanage. Later, he followed an older brother from the same orphanage. A few years ago, the older brother died, leaving behind only a sister-in-law who kept in touch. He had a girlfriend, but just last night, she dumped him and even cheated on him..."

As Chu Mengyao looked over the information, her face turned a livid shade of iron, and she nearly clenched her back teeth to pieces.

The very man who had indecently taken advantage of her last night turned out to be such an unworthy person!

She suddenly felt like a good cabbage that had been ruined by a pig.

"I, Chu Mengyao, have always been the center of attention, yet I never imagined that my first time would be taken by such a man. What a colossal joke!"

At that moment, a commotion came from outside.

"Sir, without an appointment, you can't meet Mr. Chu; please don't barge in!"

The door to the office was pushed open, and Lu Chuan appeared in the doorway.

Chu Mengyao's pupils stalled.

The receptionist looked down with a guilty expression, "Mr. Chu, this man didn't have an appointment. I didn't let him in, but he just barged through..."

Chu Mengyao commanded, "All of you, leave."

Secretary Wang immediately led the receptionist out of the office and, on the way out, closed the door behind them.

Chu Mengyao's eyes were fixedly staring at Lu Chuan as she spoke with an air of irritation, "If you could find your way here, you must already know who I am. Don't you know that I'm engaged to Long Hao? What are you doing here looking for me? Are you trying to gain some advantage from me?"

But Lu Chuan replied earnestly, "I'm here to take responsibility!"

Earlier in the company's lobby, he had heard many people discussing the marriage between Chu Mengyao and Long Hao, and from their fragmented conversations, he learned that Chu Mengyao's engagement to Long Hao was out of compulsion, not voluntary.

Chu Mengyao's grandfather had passed away a year ago, and only then did Chu Mengyao's parents dare to meddle with her marital affairs. Before that, Chu Mengyao had always been waiting for her betrothed to appear.

Feeling sympathy for Chu Mengyao, coupled with what had happened last night, Lu Chuan decided to give her a helping hand.

Chu Mengyao's face was full of astonishment and, after a while, she couldn't help but laugh, "Take responsibility for me? With you?"

Lu Chuan looked slightly embarrassed, but still firmly said, "Yes!"

Chu Mengyao, with disdain, threw the paper containing Lu Chuan's information at him, "Don't be foolish. Don't you know that I'm already engaged to Long Hao? What makes you think you are qualified to compete with Long Hao?"

Lu Chuan glanced at his own information without panic and then took out a marriage certificate, slapping it down in front of Chu Mengyao, "Because I'm your fiancé!"

Chu Mengyao looked at the marriage certificate on the table, her expression shifting from confusion to shock as she stood up incredulously, "You… you're the one my grandfather has been having me wait for?"

Lu Chuan nodded, "Things should be taken in turns; since we have a prior engagement, your engagement with Long Hao counts for nothing. Even if his father is the underground boss of Cloud City, it's unreasonable to act this way."

"Of course, I know you might not think much of me, but since I took your first time, I should compensate you somehow. Rest assured, I just want to make Long Hao give up on marrying you. Whether you're willing to marry me afterward is entirely up to you."

After all, he had nine other fiancées; even if Chu Mengyao was unwilling, he was not worried about finding a wife.

It took a long while for Chu Mengyao to gather her senses and then, with a pained expression, she began to massage her temples.

After some time, she raised her head to look at Lu Chuan and said, "I was brought up doted on by my grandfather, so I have no objections to the marriage he arranged for me, but the situation now is not as simple as you think. You must have heard of Long Tianya's reputation. Once he learns of your existence as another fiancé, do you think you'll have a way out?"

Lu Chuan responded earnestly, "Right now, I might be nothing in Long Tianya's eyes, but it won't be long before I become well-known in Cloud City, even surpassing Long Tianya!"

Chu Mengyao couldn't help shaking her head.

She vaguely remembered her grandfather once said that the fiancé he had arranged for her was a true dragon among men, destined for extraordinary achievements. Yet, the Lu Chuan before her did not fit this description, causing her significant disappointment.

And hearing Lu Chuan's words, she also thought he was somewhat arrogant, unable to see his own place.

"You..." She was just about to advise Lu Chuan to be more grounded and give up such unrealistic fantasies when suddenly a chill struck her body, causing her to soften and collapse to the ground.

Upon seeing this, Lu Chuan hurried over and lifted Chu Mengyao into his arms, asking, "Miss Chu, what's wrong with you? Why is your body so cold?"

Chu Mengyao said feebly, "I… my cold disease is acting up, please, call a doctor..."

Lu Chuan frowned deeply, quickly checking her pulse, and felt an extreme cold force inside her, quite terrifying.

He remembered how Chu Mengyao was in the same state last night, and it suddenly became clear to him why she hadn't put up any resistance.

He looked at Chu Mengyao, asking, "Miss Chu, I know a way to cure your cold disease, will you trust me?"

Chu Mengyao glanced at him, clearly hesitant, "Really?"

Lu Chuan nodded seriously; his inherited memories contained a vast sea of medical knowledge, and curing a cold disease was certainly within his capabilities.

Chu Mengyao said in a weak voice, "Then, I'll trouble you."

Lu Chuan then felt a bit embarrassed as he said, "It's just that my method of treatment requires placing my hand on your lower abdomen, and it can't be done over clothes, I need to... reach inside..."