Chapter 65: Chapter Sixty-Five: Bribe
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Shi Xiu anxiously assured her, “Miss An, it’s not like that. It’s really not! Our entire family loves Yun Nan!”
Miss An, Mika, and the others were still eyeing Shi Nian. ‘What does she mean by that? was their collective thought.
Mika reached out and pulled Yun Nan over. “Well, tell us what’s going on! Did they think you had no support and bullied you? Listen up because I’m telling you now! You have a ton of supporters; this whole building is full of your friends and family! So stand up straight and hold your head high! Tell us who threatened you into this arranged marriage. I want to talkwith them.”
Yun Nan felt quite done with everything and was very annoyed with Shi Nian. ‘ Why did he have to cause trouble for no reason!’ she inwardly griped.
“Alright, alright! Stop it and listen to me, okay?” Yun Nan’s raised voice cut through the crowd’s discussion.
Everyone in the studio quietened, alertly awaiting her explanations. Yun Nan heaved a sigh of relief and glared at Shi Nian. However, Shi Nian only returned her look with a calm expression.
“Guys, this is my husband, Shi Nian. Yes, we’re legally married—we’ve already gotten our marriage certificate. He’s a part of my family from now on,” Yun Nan stated concisely.
“You’ve registered your marriage? Yun Nan, did your parents force you into this?” Miss An had some understanding of Yun Nan’s family situation, and she couldn’t help but ask. Yun Nan shook her head, reassuringly patted Miss An, and told her, “No, no! I have nothing to do with them anymore. Don’t worry; I wasn’t forced into this.”
“But this can’t be right! Weren’t Shi Nian and the eldest daughter of the Yun family rumored to be childhood sweethearts? Yun Liu, wasn’t it? Not long ago, that woman was hinting that they were going to formally announce their relationship to the public. How did he end up marrying you in the blink of an
cheating on Yun Nan?” Mika didn’t even call him by his name now. Instead, he just bluntly referred to him as “you.”
“No, of course not! Absolutely not!” Shi Xiu hurriedly explained on her stupid brother’s behalf.
Shi Nian pushed her aside and pulled Yun Nan—who was standing at the side with a resigned expression—close. He gently said, “Yun Nan and I both consented to this marriage! However, I’m really happy to see everyone here treat her so well. I’ve always admired her, and I’m blessed to have such a talented wife. I came here today to get to know you all and show my face to Yun Nan’s family. I promise I will definitely treat Yun Nan well. If you guys need my help with anything, just say the word, and I will do my best.”
His speech was reasonable and quite heartfelt. Yun Nan’s friends and family were appeased by his sincerity, especially by his gentle attitude and the soft look in his eyes when he looked at Yun Nan. As professionals in the film industry, they were skilled in distinguishing fake emotions from genuine ones, and they could tell Shi Nian’s feelings for Yun Nan were real.
Yun Nan secretly praised Shi Nian. Despite the fuss he caused, this business partner of hers was quite capable. Although his announcement was a little unexpected, she suddenly felt that revealing their marriage wasn’t a big deal. They had a five-year agreement, and they couldn’t hide their marriage the entire time, so why not let everyone know? This way, it would be more convenient for them, and they would have more time to pave the way for their separation in five years.
Shi Xiu hastily added, “My brother and Yun Nan’s marriage was arranged when they were young by the grandfathers of both families. Yun Nan went missing when she was a child, so the Yun family wanted to marry Yun Liu to my brother. However, my brother doesn’t like her—none of our family does. That’s why we put Shi Nian’s marriage on hold. Yun Liu created the scandal about being involved with my brother herself; it has nothing to do with my brother. Please, don’t misunderstand. My second brother only likes Yun Nan. Our entire family likes her too! ”
Shi Xiu diligently backed her brother up. When she got home, she would report this to her grandfather and parents and take her due credits. ‘Hmph! Without me, my idiot brothers marriage would never have worked!’
Everyone in the studio relaxed. Yun Nan took the opportunity to say, “Alright! Now that we cleared up all the misunderstandings and gossip, why don’t we get back to work?”
“I’ll treat everyone to a meal; take it as my gratitude to all of you for treating
Yun Nan so well and also as my thanks for accepting me,” Shi Nian chimed in.
Shi Nian’s sincerity and Shi Xiu’s endorsement finally calmed everyone’s worries. Inviting everyone to a lavish feast also gained him some points. Yun Nan felt bad about making him splurge to gain her friends’ approval and whispered, “You don’t have to do this, you know.”
Shi Nian smiled and replied, “It’s worth it. Only by getting to know them can I get to know you better. They’re your family, after all.”
Yun Nan didn’t know what to say, so she kept her mouth shut. ‘Fine,’ she thought. ‘I guess I’ll have to feed him well in return..’