Chapter 326: Chapter 326: Whatever Jiao Jiao Says

Shen Feng was incredibly frustrated.

He snapped, "They can’t even get a marriage certificate right now. Never mind any policy changes, don’t they have to graduate from college before they can register?"

"But your father said holding the wedding ceremony would be enough! This won’t do, I have to go tell your father right away! You go on back to your driving lessons!"

Li Xiaomei immediately went CLACK CLACK CLACKING away on her high heels. The ankle she had just been crying about seemed nimbler than anyone’s.

Shen Feng narrowed his eyes and, fuming, kicked a nearby tree.

’What’s the point of learning to drive now? It’s just humiliating!’

**

Qin Jiao and Shen Yi passed their driving tests without a doubt. Their licenses would be mailed to the courtyard house in a few days. After leaving their address and paying the fee, the two headed home together.

Shen Yi’s good mood persisted. Qin Jiao noticed the man’s smile hadn’t left his face for a second.

She couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Are you really this happy?"

"Of course I’m happy! To be honest, I didn’t want to divorce you in our last life either."

Qin Jiao didn’t want to dwell on what exactly happened in their last life. She needed to make things clear for this one.

"I’m going to write up an agreement when we get home. Also, this is a fake marriage. First rule: you are not allowed to touch me." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"What if you give me permission?" Shen Yi pondered for a moment before adding, "And what if *you* want to touch *me*?"

Qin Jiao said, "You’re pretty confident, aren’t you?"

Shen Yi wanted to nod, but seeing the dangerous glint in Qin Jiao’s eyes, he reconsidered. ’We’re not even married yet,’ he thought. ’Better just hold back for now.’

"Shen Yi, what I’m more concerned about is the ’forced plot’ business. Also, something’s off about Shen Feng." Qin Jiao set aside her playful mood. Gazing at the courtyard house in the distance, she said, "And you remember, right? In two more years, the Shen Family’s paint factory is going to run into trouble. If they don’t have the clothing factory’s profits to subsidize it by then, and without your uncle Zheng Duo’s help this time around, they’ll probably have a very hard time pulling through."

It was clear now that Shen Feng and his lot would remain hostile toward Shen Yi. This situation with the clothing factory was the best way to weaken their position.

If things went poorly, the Shen Family might never recover from the blow.

Shen Yi nodded. He had known all along that Qin Jiao hadn’t agreed to the fake marriage just out of pity, or because she didn’t want him to be labeled as mentally ill.

’Her reasons don’t matter,’ he thought. ’As long as she agreed, that’s all that counts.’

Qin Jiao continued, "And I’m not helping you for free. I want this to be a win-win. It’s not easy to get a foothold in North City. I was already prepared for my parents, Xiao Shi, and I to struggle for at least three years. By helping you, I hope that during our marriage, my parents can start by working in the clothing factory’s cafeteria."

Shen Yi quickly said, "My mom mentioned that. She said that for the duration of our marriage, half of the clothing factory’s profits will be yours, and you’ll also have decision-making power on all major factory matters. Also, the cafeteria will be contracted out to your parents."

’This just goes to show how straightforward Du Liya and Shen Yi are,’ Qin Jiao thought. ’They must be completely disgusted with Shen Zhengfeng, willing to give half the money to someone else rather than let him take it back for Li Xiaomei and Shen Feng to spend.’

Qin Jiao nodded. "Alright, then. I’ll add a clause to the agreement: if you meet someone you truly love, I’ll exit the picture immediately. And if necessary, I’ll even explain everything clearly to your girlfriend."

’What girlfriend?’ Shen Yi thought. But seeing the serious look in Qin Jiao’s eyes, he ultimately just nodded.

"So, are we considered husband and wife now?"

"No. To the public, we’re husband and wife. Between us, we’re just partners," Qin Jiao said insistently.

Shen Yi smiled and nodded. "Okay. Whatever Jiao Jiao says, goes. I’ll listen to you."