On her way here, Shen Youjin had envisioned various outcomes. For example, Gu Zhiyuan might ask her to abort the baby or leave the capital. Or perhaps he would offer her a large sum of money and ask her to go abroad for the pregnancy and then come back.
However, the one thing she never thought of was that he would want to marry her.
This didn't seem like the style of a shrewd jeweler. She fell into an indescribable silence.
He didn't urge her but simply waited quietly for her answer.
After an unknown amount of time, Shen Youjin looked up at him and said, "Let's give it a try then!"
Gu Zhiyuan's pupils contracted. A hint of joy crept onto his brows, but he was still trying his best to restrain it. "Xiaojin..."
Shen Youjin placed her hand on her abdomen. A look of hesitation flashed across her face, but she quickly composed herself.
"Let's not consider marriage for the time being, Gu Zhiyuan. Let's date for three months. If during these three months you're really as good as you claim, then we'll consider what comes next. If we can't make it work after three months, you can't force me to make a decision about the baby."
Gu Zhiyuan replied with an "Okay" upon hearing this.
Three months would be more than enough for him to spoil Shen Youjin like a little princess again. Based on his understanding of her, he was certain that he could make her never want to leave him.
Hearing his prompt agreement, Shen Youjin didn't nod immediately. Instead, she dialed a phone number.
"Draw up an agreement and send it over. I'll send you the requirements later. Have it here within an hour."
The person on the other end responded, and Shen Youjin hung up.
Gu Zhiyuan looked at her and gave a helpless laugh. "I thought that even if you didn't trust me, it wouldn't come to the point of relying on the law to maintain our relationship."
If they were still together, seeing Gu Zhiyuan with such an expression, Shen Youjin would definitely have explained.
But now, she felt nothing. For her, the most important thing was to ensure that her goal could be truly achieved.
"My teacher taught me that even the most solemn promise is no match for a written agreement." Shen Youjin curled her lips, looking radiant. "After we sign the agreement, I'll find a lawyer to notarize it."
Hearing her business - like attitude, Gu Zhiyuan felt that his affectionate confession just a few minutes ago had been in vain.
He began to regret once again that he had instilled so many materialistic ideas in her. Now, instead of affecting others, she was using them all on him.
The feeling of the boomerang hitting himself was really unpleasant!
He rubbed his temples, just wanting some peace.
Shen Youjin pretended not to notice. She leisurely took a sip of the pure milk in her cup and stared blankly out of the window at the high - rise buildings.
Before making this decision, she thought it would be a very difficult thing. But after actually doing it, she felt a bit more relaxed.
Although this wasn't the result she wanted, she had to be responsible for the baby in her belly.
If Gu Zhiyuan was really a good father, it wouldn't be a bad idea to give him a proper title.
The people she sent moved quickly. In less than an hour, they had brought the agreement she needed.
There were two copies, and the lawyer she had called also arrived at the same time.
After confirming that there were no problems, Shen Youjin quickly signed her name on it and then looked at Gu Zhiyuan.
Gu Zhiyuan shook his head helplessly. He just casually flipped through it and then signed the agreement too.
"Alright." He capped the pen and casually placed it aside. "Are you relieved now?"
"Half - relieved. The test is just beginning now." Shen Youjin smiled. "Teacher Gu, don't be careless."
Gu Zhiyuan nodded indulgently. "From today on, all your choices are right! On behalf of the Gu family, I'll support you unconditionally."
"Really?" Shen Youjin intertwined her slender fingers. "Then, help boost the reputation of Zhuguang first?"
"No problem." Gu Zhiyuan replied very readily. "Whose business is it if I don't help my girlfriend's studio?"
Seeing his attitude, the smile on Shen Youjin's lips became a bit more genuine. "That's good."
"Then what should we do next?" Gu Zhiyuan pondered. "Shouldn't we do some things that couples do? For example, take a walk hand in hand?"
This was a very common thing for couples, and the two of them had appeared in others' sight countless times. But Shen Youjin felt a bit resistant in her heart.
"Another day." She stood up. "A lot has happened today. I need time to digest it. I'll go back first."
Gu Zhiyuan paused for a moment and then stood up too. "I'll see you off."
This time, Shen Youjin didn't refuse him. It would be impolite to refuse again.
The two of them sat in the car. Since the heavy rain that day, the temperature had dropped recently. Even at dusk, it was no longer as hot as before.
"It seems that this year's autumn is different from the past." She looked out of the window at the scenery and rarely took the initiative to talk to him about such trivial matters. "It turns out that the autumn heatwave can also take a nap."
Gu Zhiyuan's slender fingers held the steering wheel, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. "Isn't this good? The heat can be extremely torturous for pregnant women."
"Both Zhuguang and home have air - conditioners. As long as the air - conditioners don't break down, it's not a problem." Shen Youjin's black, silky hair was blown by the gentle breeze. She turned her head, and her beautiful face was even more dazzling in the sunlight. "Has any woman ever had a child for you?"
"How could that be? Do you think I'm Jiang Zeshen?" Gu Zhiyuan was almost choked by her words. "You're the only woman I've ever slept with."
Mentioning Jiang Zeshen, Shen Youjin suddenly remembered something. Shouldn't she and Gu Zhiyuan officially announce their relationship?
The agreement had been signed. In any case, as his girlfriend for these three months, she shouldn't be involved with other men.
The car slowed down. It just happened to be a red light. Shen Youjin took out her phone. "Gu Zhiyuan, smile."
Gu Zhiyuan subconsciously showed a smile, and Shen Youjin had already pressed the shutter button.
It had to be said that this man was really good - looking. He was simply a masterpiece of God and looked good in any photo!
Gu Zhiyuan looked at her blankly. "What are you doing?"
Shen Youjin lowered her head and opened her Moments. She simply said two words, "Announcement!"
The red light was 120 seconds. Gu Zhiyuan got interested and asked her, "What caption are you going to write?"
Shen Youjin hesitated for two seconds. "The simplest one. You'll know after I post it."
Her jade - like fingers typed a line of words on the screen and then clicked send.
Gu Zhiyuan took a look. The latest post in Shen Youjin's Moments was a photo of him holding the steering wheel and smiling at her. It actually looked a bit peaceful.
"I didn't expect that after all the twists and turns, it's still you."
Gu Zhiyuan slightly raised his eyebrows and half - jokingly half - seriously teased her, "I seem to remember that this sentence is usually used when there's no better option and one realizes that this person is the easiest to deceive, so they say this. "
Shen Youjin held her phone and calmly asked him, "Then should I delete it?"
If she deleted it, she wouldn't post it again.