Xia Wantang wasn't exactly scared or nervous.
She was just deliberating whether or not to ask Ling Yuchen.
If Xia Linfeng and Han Wenjuan being arrested at the police station had anything to do with him.
It was just a sentence, but she just couldn't bring herself to ask.
What if this wasn't something he did? Wouldn't it be inappropriate to ask so abruptly?
Setting aside other matters, Ling Yuchen was also thinking that Xia Wantang would eventually find out about Xia Linfeng.
Rather than wait for her to ask, it was better to tell her himself.
People's hearts were made of flesh and blood. He was afraid that Xia Wantang still had lingering affection for the Xia family and would blame him for doing this.
If she had such thoughts, she would only get hurt in the end, because the Xia family never treated her like a human being.
Ling Yuchen pondered for a moment and said, "Your adoptive parents came to my company to find me today."
Upon hearing this, Xia Wantang's brows immediately furrowed, and she felt uneasy. She asked, "What did they go there for?"
Seeing her small face filled with tension and unease, especially the cautiousness in her eyes.
Ling Yuchen's gaze darkened slightly, and he said faintly, "They probably accessed the hotel surveillance and found out it was me last night. They threatened me, demanding that I help the Xia family, or they would call the police and accuse me of rape."
"Cough, cough, cough..."
As soon as he said this, Han Xiao choked on his own saliva.
His face turned red, and he tried hard to suppress his cough, but he couldn't hold it back.
Ling Yuchen shot him a cold, piercing gaze.
Han Xiao's back turned cold, and he dared not move.
He felt that Xia Linfeng was talking nonsense, especially since last night had been quite harmonious.
He lived in the next room and hadn't heard anything.
Only with resistance and struggle could it be considered coercion.
Moreover, in similar cases.
There was a person who drugged someone, and another person accidentally drank it. Another man, unaware, had relations with her.
In such a situation, only the person who administered the drug was legally responsible.
And last night, his CEO was also in a dazed state.
He had drunk alcohol and taken a supplement, his consciousness was already unclear.
He might not have had any awareness at the time.
He only realized these issues after regaining his senses the next day.
What he could think of, Ling Yuchen naturally could too, which was why he directly called the police and had Xia Linfeng arrested.
Because he wasn't afraid of an investigation.
Xia Wantang's cheeks flushed slightly, and her aversion and hatred for Xia Linfeng grew.
This person would resort to any means to achieve his goals.
What did he take her for?
A prostitute to be sold? Only thinking of benefits no matter what.
Why didn't she blame Ling Yuchen?
Because she knew it wasn't his fault.
Firstly, he didn't administer the drug, and he was also in a state of intoxication.
And what would she do in a state of unconsciousness after taking that kind of drug?
It was obvious just by thinking about it, which was why she didn't have the idea of being raped.
Ling Yuchen didn't know what Xia Wantang was thinking with her head bowed.
However, he still had to clarify the matter.
"They said that allowing you to be with me, even without a title, would be your good fortune.
Upon hearing this, I was so angry that I called the police and had them arrested. I also provided the police with surveillance footage from the apartment complex and the hotel, as well as your blood test report."
As soon as he said this, Xia Wantang's breathing hitched, and her eyes turned red with anger.
She bit her lower lip, feeling too humiliated to face anyone.
What did it mean to be together without a title? What did that imply?
Was she a companion for hire? A prostitute?
Ling Yuchen didn't intend to make her feel so uncomfortable on purpose; he just wanted her to recognize what kind of people they were.
He continued to explain, "I am not someone who acts recklessly. The responsibility I spoke of is to give you a title, to make you the sole Mrs. Ling, and I will only have you as my woman.
Of course, if you are unwilling, I will still provide you with appropriate compensation."
As he spoke, he took out a document from his briefcase.
"I will transfer one percent of Teng Kong Group's shares to you. This is the share transfer contract."
Ling Yuchen was ranked first on the rich list, with an estimated net worth of around 80 billion US dollars, his wealth stemming from Teng Kong Group.
This was information Xia Wantang had found on her browser the previous day.
Therefore, even one percent of the shares was an astronomical sum, a veritable money tree for ordinary people.
Xia Wantang instantly felt the scent of money wafting towards her.
Although Ling Yuchen deeply wanted to take responsibility for Xia Wantang, after a long consideration of her attitude, he felt there was a high possibility of rejection.
Therefore, he had to find another way to compensate her, as he had wronged her.
After much thought, he concluded that no compensation was more practical than money.
Xia Wantang naturally liked money too. Who didn't like money?
As long as she accepted this contract and signed her name, she would have endless money for the rest of her life just by lying down.
Even her descendants could live a prosperous life.
As long as Teng Kong Group stood tall, there would be a continuous stream of income.
She could feel Ling Yuchen's sincerity.
No matter what she chose, it would only bring her benefits.
She didn't take the contract, nor did she agree to let Ling Yuchen take responsibility.
She remained silent, internally debating what she should do.
Actually, she didn't dislike Ling Yuchen. So, should she agree to be Mrs. Ling?
Ling Yuchen was not in a hurry. He placed the contract on the seat and stared straight ahead.
This woman was different from anyone he had met before.
If she were someone who cared only about money, she would have eagerly agreed when he proposed to take responsibility.
Of course, perhaps Xia Wantang didn't know his identity before, but he was sure she knew now.
Given Wen Xuanxuan's family background, if she mentioned the recent events, Wen Xuanxuan would definitely tell her.
Even if Wen Xuanxuan didn't say anything, he had already made it clear.
Therefore, this share transfer contract was a compensation method he had come up with after careful consideration.
Of course, even if Xia Wantang was someone who cared about money, even if he married her, she would only receive what she deserved.
The car was very quiet, and both were lost in their own thoughts, not speaking.
Han Xiao's hands on the steering wheel were sweating.
One percent of the shares!
The profits generated were money he couldn't earn in this lifetime, no, not even in several lifetimes.
But seeing Xia Wantang's indifferent demeanor, he secretly admired her.
Not only did she refuse his CEO, but she also disregarded so much money. No wonder she had caught the CEO's attention.
If it were any other ordinary person, who could resist such temptation.
The car drove into a high-end residential area near the school and finally stopped in the underground parking lot.
Han Xiao took out the property deed and keys from the car and led them to the elevator.
The apartment was in building six, on the eighth floor, unit 803. There were three households on each floor, mostly occupied by students from nearby.
The apartment had a layout of two bedrooms, two living rooms, one kitchen, one bathroom, and one balcony, with excellent natural light and ventilation.