"Will you come on the day of my surgery?" Tu Haohao looked at him with anticipation as she put down her pen.
"The Li Family has a bid on the same day, so I won't be there." His answer was resolute, making the smile on Tu Haohao's lips freeze for a moment.
"Is that so..." She lowered her head and fell silent.
"If the bid succeeds, the Li Family can catch their breath for two more years. If it fails, I'll have to marry you."
Li Chengze reached out and lifted her chin, forcing Tu Haohao to meet his gaze.
"Do you want it to succeed or not?"
Tu Haohao was momentarily speechless. She wanted to marry him but didn't wish for the Li Family to be in trouble.
"If the bid succeeds, you won't marry me, will you?" she asked.
Her fingers unconsciously rubbed the ink stain stuck to her hand.
"Of course." Li Chengze didn't meet her eyes, smiling frivolously.
Tu Haohao stopped speaking again, as if contemplating something.
