Chapter 1.

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Xiao Zhan Pov…

“Be nice to him and don’t spill your guts and make a fool of yourself in front of him. Wang Yibo is very important for our business so you should impress him so that he can marry you.”

Mrs. Xiao brushed Zhan’s hair and gives him a long list of instruction of what to do or not.

But Zhan was nervous as hell and he knew when he is nervous he does all of that stuff which his mother prominently told him not to do.

He has no idea why Wang Yibo, the most handsome man with an intimidating personality, wanted to marry him.

Zhan was sure Yibo never even properly saw him in the recent get together’s.

Yibo used to have with his father regarding business issues his family is going through and one day out of the blue he asks his hand from his parent which shock the hell out of him.

Zhan put a chocolate on his mouth to relax his inner turmoil but all he got his mother strain look on why he is eating such stuff which will make him fat but he doesn’t care at the moment.

“Mom I don’t get it, it’s still so confusing. I’m more amazed by how even Daddy agrees to this without asking me. He always put my consent first so what happens now. He was ignoring me, mom, whenever I try to talk to him he just excuses himself and gone from that place. What happen mom.”

Zhan asked in a suspicious tone.

Mr.’s Xiao eyes looked worried for a second but the cold mask was again replaced and she shrugs.

“You are just making all this stuff in your mind, of course, your father knows what’s best for you and for us and he is distant to everyone nowadays can’t you see how our business is going through a tough phase. By the grace of God, he sends us an angel in the face of Wang Yibo, who is willing to save our business and also marrying you.”

Zhan chewed his nails, he has a feeling there is more to the story that his mother is hiding.

Mr.’s Xiao hit his hands.

“Xiao Zhan, stay focused and act like a proper boy, don’t put our family name in shame, again.” His mother said the last word very slowly.

Zhan gives her a puzzled look and shrugs, his mother is never happy with him and it gets worse when his older brother Zifan died, apparently, he was with him when Zifan crashed the car and unfortunately he died on the spot and Zhan survived.

Zhan stands and picks his phone.

“I have no idea why you keep saying this and you will never tell me so right now I’m super nervous to get into this argument with you but can I ask one thing why I’m getting married to someone I hardly know. I don’t want to be a part of some sort of marriage of convenience where we don’t even love each other.”

Mr.’s Xiao glared at him.

“Stop your nonsense right now; you should consider yourself lucky that a man like Yibo shows his interest in you. And for getting to know each other part you guys are meeting today isn’t it, to know each other. Your father and I also involved in arranged marriage and look it’s much stronger than any other marriage in our society, Come put some lips bum on your lips it looks so dry like your personality.” His mother jabbed him again

Zhan pouts in anger but Mrs. Xiao one strain look made him face straight.

After giving him another lecture what to say and how to behave they both hear a bell sound.

“Oh great just in time, quickly get ready he is here.”

His mother excitement was on cloud nine and Zhan was feeling the goosebumps on his arms.

He took a deep breath, ‘You can do this Zhan’ he calms himself.

He get ready and walks down the stairs and saw Yibo larger than life presence greeting his mother.

God why he is so good-looking another reason to doubt his motive for why he wants to marry Zhan plain Jane personality.

Wang Yibo was wearing a dark blue sweater which made his eyes popped. He was also holding a bouquet of flowers.

Zhan was checking him out more when his eyes met Zhan’s almonds one, Yibo smiled gently to him and said in a baritone voice.

“Xiao Zhan, nice to meet you again.” Yibo kissed both of his cheeks which made Zhan blushed badly.

Zhan clears his throat “hmm hi, good evening Wang Yibo and same nice meeting you.”

Yibo smirked when he saw the effect of his presence on him but Zhan also doesn’t miss Mrs. Xiao glare and shake of a head.

Yibo put his hand on his waist which made Zhan winced.

“Mrs. Xiao, please excuse us, we might need to get going as the traffic is terrific outside.”

Mrs. Xiao was all smiles. “oh sure Yibo go have some fun and Zhan be on your best behavior.”

Zhan closed his eyes. oh god, why my mother needs to scold me like a child in front of my future husband.

Zhan glare his mother “I’m always mother, shall we go this time.” he directly looked at Yibo and the nodes.

When they settle down in the car, Yibo told him where he is taking him and his eyes shined with excitement.

Zhan gasped “Really wow I was dying to see that place, it was told it’s the most prestigious and expensive restaurant of China people hardly get a reservation there, how you even manage that.”

But the moment he asked the question he knew the answer and his level of stupidity.

Yibo shrugs like it was no big deal.

“It’s all about money Zhan and they can’t say no to me knowing how much money I have invested in that restaurant ” Yibo winked.

Zhan was speechless wow Yibo is mega rich which made him doubt more why Yibo is marrying then when he can get anyone in this world.

When they reached the restaurant and were placed in their private booth, Zhan looks around and felt out of place for no reason but he didn’t say anything.

The waiter came with a menu but before Zhan can order something Yibo order already for them and Zhan gives him a bland and weird look.

Yibo doesn’t even ask whether Zhan like that dish or not and just order it. His father never does that to him or to his mother.

Must Yibo have seen Zhan expression.

“Are you okay? You look little confused, you don’t like this place.”

Zhan first thought were to tell him that he doesn’t like his action but a choice to ignore it and smile politely.

“Nothing just wondering why we are sitting in this private boot when we can enjoy the outside sitting like everyone.”

Yibo was taking the sip of his drink but stop in the midway and pass him an arrogant and darker look.

“Because I like my privacy, I hate it when it gets disturbed or peeple gawk around my table. Now we are getting married, you should also know about this Zhan that I will expect the same from you.”

Zhan felt a strange shiver in his body the way Yibo said to him. He just nodes his head. He was feeling so uncomfortable now.

Yibo must have feel Zhan quietness all of a sudden and touch his hands that made Zhan flinched.

“Zhan I’m sorry if I upset you it’s sometimes I talk in that particular manner that made other people look I’m angry but you can ask me anything which I have a feeling you want to ask something.”

Zhan felt a little relax. “Yes you are right there were so many things that were going in my mind but I don’t know where to start.”

Yibo smiled and rub his thumb on Zhan’s hands.

“How about I start that you look beautiful in this dress.” his statement made him blush.

Zhan give him a shy smile. “Thank you and you also look very handsome today I mean not only today but every day.”

Zhan closes his eyes great he just did what his mother told him not to do.

Yibo smirked. “Well thank you for the compliment and also for clarifying it, so what are your thoughts about this marriage.”

Zhan sighs and honestly replied.

“I don’t know I’m a little confused. If I’m being blunt I want to know why you are really marrying me. I mean saving my father business is another thing as you can easily help us without marrying me but then why you ask my hand in marriage as leeking at you, you can get any person you want who is more according to your taste. Why it looks like there’s another reason for marrying me.”

Yibo instantly looked him and don’t reply him quicker than the nodes. “You are right there’s another reason to marry you and it has nothing to do with the business gain both our family will get but it’s personal.”

Zhan came forward and asked. “what is it?”

Yibo replied. “You just said I can get any person I want so I want you. When I saw you the first time I was attracted to you and especially by your innocence and sweetness (he touched Zhan’s cheeks) and now your blushy cheeks. I wanted to make you my wife very soon Zhan So are you satisfied now. ” he said in a dark tone.

Zhan put some distance between them and pick his drink and hurriedly finish it.”Oh I just (he wiped his forehead) I never knew.”

Yibo smiled at him. “Is there anything you want to ask? I’m happy to answer.”

How should Zhan tell him that Yibo made him so hot and also he is super attractive.

But Zhan shakes his head. “I think I need to have some food right now then maybe some questions fire in my brains.”

Yibo node.

“Good because I’m also starving but before I forget this is for you” Yibo put down a small black velvet box.

Zhan open it and was awestruck. “Wow its so beautiful ring. Yibo, but why you are giving me this.”

Yibo pick his hand and put the ring.

“Cause as you know we are getting married next few weeks, so technically we are engaged but I haven’t given you a ring but now you have one.” Yibo kissed his hand and winked.

Zhan bites his lips to hide his smile, for the first time this evening he is excited about this marriage.

Yibo touch his face “Your life is going to change Zhan and I hope you are ready for this because I’m very ready.”

Zhan passes him a funny look and giggled but he wished he should have taken him seriously, because this marriage will change his life.

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(Author note- English is not my first language please forgive me for some mistakes.)