Ye Xuan showed a look of sudden realization: "Oh, I get it. You mean you want this engagement to exist publicly? But actually, it wouldn't have any effect, right?"

Lu Miaochan said arrogantly, "That's right, that's exactly what I mean! Even though we're engaged, this engagement is ineffective, and you must act like it doesn't exist! Understand?"

"I understand! So basically, we're just acting, right? We can't cancel the engagement, but we have to act like it doesn't exist?" Ye Xuan nodded.

"Hmph, smart decision."

"But the problem is, why should I act with you? What's in it for me?"

Ye Xuan smiled playfully, speaking slowly.

"There's no why. You must cooperate, it's the only way!" Lu Miaochan snorted coolly.

"Oh, really? What if I don't cooperate with you? What can you do to me then?" A hint of mockery appeared at the corner of Ye Xuan's mouth.

"You... I..."

Lu Miaochan opened her mouth but was at a loss for words, completely speechless.

Indeed, if Ye Xuan didn't cooperate, she really had no way to handle him!

"Heh heh... What now? Can't speak, huh? Feeling angry inside because you can't make me do anything?"

Ye Xuan squinted slightly, his smile growing more joyful: "When requesting someone for help, you should act like it. Remember, now it's you asking me, not me asking you? You use such a domineering attitude toward me and expect me to willingly cooperate? That's impossible! You're not even my legitimate wife!"

"Hmph! You've benefited so much from me. Is it really too much to ask you to cooperate with me?" Lu Miaochan pouted, speaking defiantly.

"Oh? You can say that?"

Ye Xuan's mouth curved into a playful smile, speaking earnestly: "So I've benefited so much from you, is it unreasonable to ask you to get engaged to me, to be my wife?"

"This... Ye Xuan, don't be like this, I..."

Lu Miaochan was about to speak, but Ye Xuan suddenly interrupted her.

Without a word, he stepped forward and lifted her onto his lap, then lowered his head, his eyes like an eagle, staring intently at Lu Miaochan's flawless face.

"Girl, you really like threatening me, huh? Since that's the case, I'll threaten you! Next time you show such a tough attitude or those cold expressions to me, believe it or not, I'll stop treating your grandmother immediately!"

Ye Xuan's voice was very low, saying: "You need to think carefully, she has stomach cancer, and it's about to enter the advanced stage! Whatever advanced treatment methods you have won't be effective then! If you think her illness is no big deal and doesn't need my treatment, then feel free to threaten me or vent your anger at me! You can even kick me out of your house in a rage... I won't mind any of that, as long as it makes you happy. But how long your grandmother can hold on, I really can't say."

What?

Upon hearing Ye Xuan's words, Lu Miaochan's face immediately turned pale.

"Ye Xuan, what did you just say? You said my grandmother had stomach cancer?!"

She spoke in disbelief: "Explain clearly, what exactly is going on!"

Ye Xuan hadn't told her previously about Zhou Cuilan's stomach cancer, so it was the first time Lu Miaochan learned of this news.

In today's era of advanced medicine, what's the most difficult disease to treat? Of course, it's cancer!

Talking about cancer changes the whole perspective; there are no viable treatments for cancer nowadays. If it's in the early or late stages, perhaps there's hope. But once it reaches the advanced stage, it's as if King Yan has written your fate in the Book of Life and Death; it's impossible to save.

And upon hearing that her closest grandmother was suffering from cancer, and even nearing the advanced stage, how could Lu Miaochan remain calm?

Facing such a situation, anyone would find it hard to maintain composure.

Ye Xuan nodded, affirming, "Yes, your grandmother indeed has cancer, and I think she should know, because this disease is practically a death sentence, otherwise, why would she be so resistant to going to the hospital?"

Lu Miaochan immediately panicked, her eyes reddening, tears like broken beads sliding down continuously.

Covering her face with her hands, she displayed a painful expression, sobbing, "Impossible! It can't be... How could this happen? Why does grandma have stomach cancer?"

Ye Xuan raised his hand and patted Lu Miaochan's shoulder, gently comforting her: "Miaochan, don't cry. Although your grandma has stomach cancer, it's not beyond help! Isn't there still me? I promise to cure her illness."

"Yes, yes! Ye Xuan, please, you must save grandma. Whatever conditions you set, I'll agree to them! As long as you can cure grandma, I'll do anything you ask."

Upon hearing this, Lu Miaochan seemed to find hope, immediately grabbing Ye Xuan's hand, like a drowning person clutching at the last straw, with a face full of pleading.

"Really? If I cure your grandma, are you willing to do anything?"

Ye Xuan's eyes slightly lit up, testingly asking.

"I..."

Lu Miaochan bit her lip, naturally understanding Ye Xuan's implication.

But after a moment's hesitation, she looked determined and nodded forcefully, saying, "I am willing! Ye Xuan, as long as you cure grandma, I'll do anything you ask! Even if... even if being your lover is included, it's fine!"

This time, Lu Miaochan was truly committed.

She couldn't just stand by while her grandmother suffered! As long as Ye Xuan could cure Zhou Cuilan, she could sacrifice anything, even being minor to him, sacrificing her happiness, just hoping grandma's illness could be treated.

"Miaochan, you know, I actually don't hope to use this way to win your true feelings! Because this clearly forces you to make a decision, but I want you back with me so badly that I've chosen this anyway, even if it means being a villain once."

Ye Xuan looked at Lu Miaochan with gentle eyes, speaking firmly: "Let's make this treatment an exchange condition; if I cure your grandma and restore her health, you must agree to this engagement, become my wife! Otherwise, I won't press you further, I'll willingly leave your side and never bother you again! What do you think?"

Lu Miaochan fell into silence, not immediately agreeing to Ye Xuan, but rather, she battled with herself sense of right and wrong!

Sigh... Forget it, is there any choice but to agree? As long as grandma is cured, forgiving him should be worth it, right?

With a silent sigh, Lu Miaochan submitted to fate, as she found there was no other choice besides agreeing.

"Alright, I accept."

Looking up at Ye Xuan, Lu Miaochan lightly opened her red lips, softly speaking these words.

Finishing these words, she felt entirely relieved inside!

As if a huge problem had been resolved.

Could it be... agreeing with him is actually what my true heart desires?

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