Get Married - Chap 18

Lawyer Chen arrived at the villa on time at one o’clock in the afternoon. Xin Rong was already waiting for him in the living room.

Compared with the meeting on the cruise ship a week ago, the attitudes of both parties are much better this time. Lawyer Chen was very polite, and so was Xin Rong.

The agreement is still the same as last time, and the terms on the first few pages have not changed. Lawyer Chen asked Xin Rong if it was necessary to tell the story again, and Xin Rong said no.

Lawyer Chen immediately took out an additional agreement, which stated that the real estate purchased by Shao Chengyun would be transferred to Xin Rong’s name in the form of a gift, and it would take effect on the day the agreement was signed. In this way, Xin Rong can be regarded as a person with fixed assets.

It’s just that the matter of adopting Tangtang didn’t go as smoothly as Xin Rong thought.

Lawyer Chen had already learned about Xin Rong’s thoughts from Shao Chengyun before coming here. Of course, Lawyer Chen also wisely figured out Shao Chengyun’s thoughts.

Since this is the condition for Xin Rong to agree to sign the agreement, he must be appeased. But whether the child can live in Shao’s house or not is not up to Xin Rong.

Lawyer Chen first informed Xin Rong about Tangtang’s parents. After the sugar father was detained by the public security, because the extracted fingerprints were compared with several old cases of burglary, the investigation of the case has now been restarted. The amount of robbery that year was huge, and there were casualties. Once convicted, it would be at least 15 years in prison. The whereabouts of the sugar mother is also being traced by the police, and it is necessary to confirm whether she is one of the accomplices.

With the current conditions of Xin Rong and Shao Chengyun, neither of them meets the adoption standards. First of all, they are restricted in terms of age. What’s more, what kind of place is Shao’s house, how could it be possible to bring a child into the house casually.

Lawyer Chen knows how to speak properly. First, he selectively popularizes the legal aspects and explains the difficulty of the actual operation, but he does not say that it is impossible. In short, he gives Xin Rong some hope. Then he touted a lot of good things for Shao Chengyun, saying that he took the trouble to settle the child, that the couple were old employees working in Shao’s house, caring and able to take care of the children, and putting Tangtang in foster care was the best arrangement for her.

After listening to him without saying a word, Xin Rong roughly understood.

Lawyer Chen is sophisticated enough, and Xin Rong believes at least half of what he says. Most of this is behind Shao Chengyun’s intentions, but Xin Rong can’t tell the truth.

Originally, Tangtang was not really a homeless child. Although her parents treated him badly, at least she still had a home. But now the biological father has been arrested, and there is no news about the biological mother. In the end, she is likely to be sent to a child rescue agency.

Xin Rong couldn’t grasp other things, and wasn’t clear about her own situation. He is a person who has nothing to rely on, besides, he has come to this point, the agreement is in front of him, Shao Chengyun is holding his weakness in his hands, and he will not allow him to turn back at all.

Lawyer Chen said unhurriedly, “You can visit her often, right. After the case is judged, it is sure that the child is left alone. If I can sign a foster care agreement, I will think of a way.”

That’s what I said, whether it works or not depends entirely on Shao Chengyun’s intentions. Xin Rong smiled imperceptibly, a little self-deprecating and a little helpless.

Attorney Chen asked him, “Do you have any questions?”

Xin Rong stared at the agreement, remained silent for a while, and said, “It’s gone.”

“Then…?” Attorney Chen pointed to several places where signatures were required.

Xin Rong picked up the water-based pen on the side, and said two short words, “Let’s sign.”

Hearing what he said, Lawyer Chen immediately stood up from the single sofa and dug out every part of the agreement that needed to be signed.

Xin Rong signed seven or eight places, which included the final remuneration he received, the time he needed to devote, and the follow-up matters after the contract expired. The interpretation of the terms is extremely detailed, probably because he was afraid that he would have some unrealistic thoughts about this short-lived marriage.

The tip of the black pen scratched across the paper, making a slight rustling sound. From the beginning to the end, Xin Rong hardly said anything. When discussing Tangtang’s matter with Lawyer Chen, it was also the other side who talked more, and he became more and more silent as he listened.

At the age of 21, of course he couldn’t beat a veteran like Shao Chengyun. There is no need for a man to listen to his ideas face to face, and he does not need to waste time explaining to him. Sending a lawyer can arrange him clearly.

After Lawyer Chen put away the agreement, he saw Xin Rong sitting on the sofa with gauze on his face, and silently closed the pen cap. A very handsome boy, the injured look makes people feel uncomfortable.

I don’t know if Lawyer Chen realized that he was a little belated. He put the agreement in his briefcase, didn’t leave immediately, sat down and drank some tea, and then said to Xin Rong, “Mr. He personally called and said that you should not force you to sign terms that you do not agree with. Any adjustments that can be adjusted will be adjusted according to your wishes.”

This is where Lawyer Chen is astute. He only said it after the contract was signed, which raised Shao Chengyun’s demeanor, and he himself was not in any trouble, so what advice could Xin Rong make?

Xin Rong’s eyes turned to him, and Lawyer Chen said again, “You can get a lot of things in exchange for getting married this year. People like Mr. Shao like to be obedient, be good. You think about it yourself.”

After hearing this, Xin Rong’s expression didn’t change. He neither denied nor argued. Thinking that he might deal with Tangtang again in the future, he said lightly, “Thank you, Lawyer Chen.”

Lawyer Chen didn’t stay long either, so he got up and left.

Xin Rong also stood up out of politeness, and walked to the door with him.

The servant on the same floor heard footsteps, came out of the kitchen, and politely sent the lawyer away.

Xin Rong felt a little emotional in her heart, and wanted to go out to get some air, so she said to her, “Aunt Hui, I’m going out for a walk, and I won’t go far in the community.”

“Xin Rong.” Aunt Hui stopped him, with a perplexed expression on her face, and said hesitantly, “Mr. Shao said when he went out in the morning that he wanted you to stay at home to recuperate. If you go out, you must have his consent.”

Xin Rong was stunned. Aunt Hui asked him again, “Do you want to call Mr. Shao and ask?”

Xin Rong pursed her lips, her eyes darkened, and she said, “No need. I’m at home.”

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Shao Chengyun didn’t work overtime that day, and returned to the Banshan Villa on time at 6:30 in the evening.

The marriage agreement was signed, he knew it. Xin Rong didn’t go out all day, and he knew it.

The driver sent him to the front door of the villa. When he got out of the car, he didn’t intend to look up, but saw someone sitting on the balcony on the second floor. It was Xin Rong.

In the weather in early October, there is a big temperature difference before and after sunset. Xin Rong was wearing a long-sleeved singlet, sitting on a step of the balcony reading a book, beside a broad-leaved green plant.

Shao Chengyun didn’t call him, just stared at his profile for a few seconds, and then unconsciously quickened his steps into the house.

Aunt Hui came out to greet him, took his coat, and told him that dinner was ready.

Shao Chengyun went up to the second floor, the door of the guest bedroom was open, and he knocked on the door panel. Xin Rong looked up, and he had already walked in.

Shao Chengyun thought that after signing such a harsh agreement, and knowing that Tangtang could only be fostered in other people’s homes for the time being, and was restricted from moving by himself, Xin Rong should be a little emotional.

But Xin Rong seemed calm, he closed his book and walked down the steps, calling out, “Boss Shao.”

Shao Chengyun stood very close to him and asked him, “How was your day?”

“It’s okay.” Xin Rong said, “It’s nothing.”——It didn’t look like she was angry.

Shao Chengyun raised his eyebrows and asked again, “Are you hungry? Dinner is ready.”

Xin Rong didn’t answer this time, and walked past him with a book, only to be grabbed by Shao Chengyun.

Shao Chengyun smiled, looked at his profile, “Are you angry?”

Xin Rong didn’t look at the man, didn’t smile, and gave a monosyllable, “No.”

He also wanted to control his emotions, and he also wanted to talk to Shao Chengyun casually like a mature adult. But the moment I saw the other party, I didn’t know why I felt a little wronged in my heart.