An LAN glanced at the road, wondering if she should take a taxi back.
She turned and met Xu Baohanâs bottomless eyes, which reminded her of a blackhole that could suck people in.
She composed herself and quickly said, âChief Judge Xu, thank you so much for helping me today.â
Xu Baohanâs lips moved slightly. An Lan thought he was going to ask her to treat him to a meal again, so she quickly interrupted him, âYou donât have to say it. I will definitely treat you to a meal.â
â...â
Xu Baohanâs eyes flashed with a hint of a smile. Actually, he hadnât wanted to ask her to treat him to a meal, but since she had said it, he definitely wouldnât refuse.
âItâs cold.â He took off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders.
Standing before her, his tall figure blocked the wind for her.
An Lan was considered tall, but when she stood next to him, she looked very petite.
At that moment, she felt the surrounding air seemed become thinner because of his presence.
An Lan was dazed for a while before she turned back to look at the suit jacket, recalling what Li Shuang and Cao Meng had said to her.
Xu Baohan was interested in her.
This realization made her heart tremble.
âEm... Chief Judge Xu, do you...like me?â An Lan raised her head. She didnât like to beat around the bush.
âHMM?â Xu Baohan was stunned.
Like her?
He hadnât really thought about it.
He just felt that if they were to get married in the future, An Lan would be a good wife, and she was also very different. It would be nice to be with her.
âYouâre not even sure that you like me or not?â An Lan saw the hesitation in his eyes and suddenly smiled.
âDidnât we have a blind date?â Xu Baohan suddenly said, âIâm quite satisfied with the result of that blind date.â
An Lan didnât know whether to laugh or cry. âSo you just think that Iâm a suitable partner for marriage, right?â
âDo you think I am a suitable partner for marriage?â Xu Baohan asked back.
âNo, youâre not,â An Lan answered honestly.
Xu Baohan said, â... I am.â
An Lan rolled her eyes.
Xu Baohan said seriously, âI think Iâm pretty good-looking, and Iâm 1.85 meters tall. When youâre tired, Iâll get you water and massage your shoulders. If you want me to go east, as long as itâs not a matter of principle, I will listen to you. Marrying into your family means that the children will have your surname, and it doesnât matter to me since I donât care about carrying on the family line. Itâs your decision when weâll have children. I will definitely not cheat on you, and I will also give you my paychecks each month.â
â...â
An Lan looked at him blankly as he spoke, finding that what he said was very familiar. She suddenly remembered these were the requirements she had said to trick Chen Ke during the dinner. He had memorized them.
âAs for you staying out late, I think you should go home early if itâs not necessary for work or social events. Itâs not safe outside, but I will accompany you. As to one-night stand, I think we should be faithful to each other as husband and wife.â Xu Baohan said as he looked at her quietly, âWhat do you think?â
An Lan: â...â
What the heck?
âThat... Didnât you say youâd give no monetary gift for your future wife, and she needs to have an apartment; your wedding can only be held in a three-star hotel, and thereâll be no honeymoon, and your wife must give you her paychecks every month?â An Lan suddenly remembered it.
Xu Baohanâs expression darkened when he heard that. âWho told you that?â
An Lan coughed lightly. âChief Judge Xu, we are honest citizens, so we must not trick people into marrying us, right? Do you plan to conceal your true colors until you get married? Thatâs immoral.â