242: Chapter 242 As long as the temptation is right

Sun Yingxue took a quick look at the contract in her hands and was certain that it was a property deed transfer agreement.

This meant that she could obtain a property worth over ten million without lifting a finger!

She tried her best to appear calm, but her pounding heart and rapid breathing clearly betrayed the turbulent waves within her heart.

It took a great deal of effort for Sun Yingxue to tear her gaze away from those few thin sheets of paper. She asked with difficulty, "What exactly do you want from me? Isn't having an obedient girlfriend who provides you with plenty of emotional value enough?"

"Of course not. I don't just want your appearance; I want your heart as well."

"If you didn't have your hand on my 'heart' while saying that, it might be more convincing."

He gave a gentle squeeze, but this time, Sun Yingxue did not resist his actions.

"I never denied that I have an equal interest in your 'appearance,' it's just that I'm a bit greedy for your 'heart.'"

"What do you want me to do?"

Due to an obsession stemming from her childhood, Sun Yingxue had always longed to own a luxury house that belonged entirely to her.

Therefore, the terms Zhao Xiaoshuai offered now made her heart race, but so far, she had yet to fully grasp this man's intentions.

Figuring out men's thoughts was originally her specialty. Regardless of the age of those pursuing her, after just a few rounds of interaction, she could accurately grasp what they were seeking from her, thereby seizing the initiative.

But this man was different; she couldn't see through what he really wanted from her.

Could it really be, as he claimed, that he only wanted her "heart"?

What use was such a thing?

Besides, she didn't even know if she still had a genuine heart herself.

"Actually, it's quite simple. In the future, you don't need to force yourself to wear a mask in front of me. You can live freely without worrying about gains and losses."

"That sounds nice, but you men say one thing and mean another. If I were like that, you'd just be interested in the novelty for a few days before getting bored. Ultimately, what you men need is still emotional value."

"That's why I gave you this house—to alleviate your worries. That way, even if I dump you in the future, it will be enough for you to live the rest of your life as you wish."

"Aren't you afraid that I'll take your house and leave you immediately?"

"A house worth ten million is nothing to me. But why would you want to leave me? Don't you really want to have a place where you can let your guard down?"

Sun Yingxue remained silent for a long time.

"You're just saying that. You brought out the contract, but didn't even prepare a pen."

However, as if by magic, Zhao Xiaoshuai pulled a pen out from under the sofa cushion. "Here."

Holding the pen, Sun Yingxue still felt surreal. Just by signing her name, this ten-million-worth property would belong to her?

Could such a good thing really exist in the world? Was there some hidden trick to this?

For example, perhaps this house actually carried a massive mortgage or something similar.

She decided to take a gamble, betting on that faint tremor of excitement in her heart. She wanted to try believing for once.

Although she had made it through all these years, how could she not be tired? How could she not want to find a partner who met her standards for a spouse and could also understand and tolerate her?

"Sun Yingxue," she signed her name, then gently bit her finger and pressed a blood fingerprint on it.

Zhao Xiaoshuai awkwardly placed the box of stamp pad ink he had just pulled out onto the table.

"Now, does this house belong to me? What if I were to kick you out right now?"

Having acquired the big house she had dreamed of, Sun Yingxue's internal obsession was satisfied, and her entire being seemed to undergo some sort of transformation.

She no longer cautiously said only the "appropriate" things and began to truly reveal the face beneath her mask.

"The contract says I can still live here for a month."

"Tsk, what other traps in the contract did I miss? You might as well tell me everything. I've already signed it anyway."

Sun Yingxue was actually feeling a bit nervous inside, not knowing if she had bet correctly. If there really were traps, then she might spend the rest of her life living in her most miserable nightmares.

"A ten-million asset is just the entry-level for my girlfriends. I wouldn't care about such small change."

This really wasn't him bragging.

Meng Yawen owned a fitness center worth 7 million, a house worth over 2 million, and a luxury car worth over 1 million.

Jia Yiling managed a fund of 70 million, and Jia Youran's research team had already received two rounds of investment totaling 20 million. He had already picked out a house for the sisters, and in a few days, he would take them to move in.

Although Hao Jinghan had not yet received any assets from him, Zhao Xiaoshuai, who was certain she was pregnant, had long prepared everything for her, just waiting for her to return and live the life of a wealthy lady.

Sun Yingxue gave a light huff, which counted as believing his words. She tried to break free from Zhao Xiaoshuai's embrace again, and this time she broke free easily, though she didn't leave and just sat to the side.

"Not having to keep up that coy, bashful act is really a relief."

She lounged back on the sofa in a completely unladylike manner, crossing her legs.

"The reason I treat you differently from other women is that there are actually different expectations I have for you."

"I knew you'd definitely need me to do something. Tell me, but I might not necessarily agree to it now."

"I hope you can help me coordinate the relationships between my one, two, three, four... including you, a total of five girlfriends, and help them get along harmoniously."

"When did I agree to be your girlfriend?"

"I believe that in this world, you won't find anyone more suitable for you than me. Although you've been living with a mask on for so many years, in reality, you quite enjoy that feeling of scheming and manipulating people's hearts, don't you?"

"Hmm, that sounds somewhat interesting."

"If you like acting, I'll invest in a movie or TV series for you, or even buy an entertainment media company outright for you to run as you please. If you like fashion design or jewelry design, I'll invest in building a brand that belongs to you."

What girl didn't have a dream of being a star since childhood!

And what girl didn't have the desire to wear beautiful clothes and beautiful jewelry!

Sun Yingxue's breathing became even more rapid. "What do I need to do to get these?"

"Try falling in love with me. The day you fall in love with me, I will give all of this to you."

Dangling a tempting bait—this seemed to be exactly what she had always been doing to others, but she still bit onto it without hesitation.

"How will you judge whether I have truly fallen in love with you?"

"I naturally have my own criteria for judgment. For instance, you are currently trying to like me, aren't you?"

In just this short while, Sun Yingxue's favorability had changed to [284 (Affection)], and it was still constantly increasing, but all of this should have only been happening within her heart.

Therefore, she was truly shocked this time. 'Could his eyes really see through people's hearts?'