Chapter 33: Not Tempted at All

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Fan Ze reached out and took the document, casually speaking as he looked through it, “Actually, it’s not that complicated. Just tell me the exact figure of compensation…”

His words abruptly halted as he asked in disbelief, “Two hundred million?”

Guan Shen pushed his glasses up and calmly replied, “Yes, Mr. Fan. This figure was determined after multiple negotiations, and you can refer to the detailed terms later.”

Ji Xuan stared at Fan Ze with a deep gaze and suddenly said, “Actually, I was only prepared to ask for 120 million yuan at the beginning. However, when Liang Ran mentioned you today, I suddenly felt that with your social status, that number is too small.”

Guan Shen was speechless.

He had just said they had considered the amount carefully, and Ji Xuan had already contradicted him.

Liang Ran widened her eyes, looking at Ji Xuan with a look of grievance. Ji Xuan’s words clearly pushed her to the forefront of the controversy.

Fan Ze’s surprise was fleeting. He looked at Liang Ran and then smiled faintly, “I see. So, if it goes to court, Mr. Ji would not have a good chance of winning such a high compensation. I can give you the extra 80 million, but it can’t be considered compensation.”

Ji Xuan’s face darkened. He had a vague idea of what Fan Ze was about to say.

Fan Ze continued, “If you want the 80 million, you’ll have to promise to end the relationship with Ranran.”

Liang Ran looked surprised. She never expected Fan Ze to make decisions on her behalf. She had gone through so much trouble to find Ji Xuan. She didn’t aim at 80 million, even though it was indeed a large amount. she opened her mouth and tried to say something, but Ji Xuan spoke first, “It seems that she has a very important position in Mr. Fan’s heart.”

Fan Ze said frankly, “That’s natural. We’ve known each other since we were young. However, because I’m much older than her, I’ve always treated her as a little sister in the past. When I returned to the country this time, I realized that she was already grown up. Indeed, as they say, a woman changes a lot when she turns eighteen.”

Ji Xuan’s expression turned cold as he said in a deep voice, “This deal is impossible.”

Fan Ze laughed, “From what I understand, Mr. Ji and Ranran don’t have any affection. In that case, I hope Mr. Ji can let Ranran go free. As for what she owes you, I’ll repay it for her. How does that sound?”

Ji Xuan couldn’t be bothered to keep up a facade of peacefulness. He spoke coldly, “Not so good.”

Fan Ze did not get angry. He kept a smile on his face. “We can discuss the price again. Since Mr. Ji doesn’t like Ranran, why not let her go? “”

“Let her go?” Ji Xuan sneered. “Then you should ask Liang Ran what she thinks.”

Fan Ze raised his eyebrows and looked at Liang Ran with a sincere and gentle smile. “Ranran, I always keep my word. If you are willing, I will marry you after leaving Mr. Ji and make you my legally wedded wife. Would you like that?”

“No,” Liang Ran replied without hesitation. “My answer remains the same. I’m willing to stay by Mr. Ji’s side.”

Regardless of Fan Ze’s intentions, she couldn’t get involved with the Fan family again. Fan Jin had ruined her life and she wasn’t stupid enough to let it happen again.

Fan Ze looked at her with a disappointed expression, “Ranran, you don’t have to decide in such a hurry. You can take your time to think about it. I promise you, I am willing to marry you and that promise will always be valid.”

Liang Ran was very helpless. ” Mr. Fan, don’t joke around.”

“I’m serious.”

After saying that, Fan Ze handed the claim letter to his assistant and said to Ji Xuan, “Let’s discuss the compensation later. I also hope that Mr. Ji can seriously consider my proposal just now.”

After Fan Ze left with his assistant, Ji Xuan’s expression remained gloomy. The pressure around him was so low that it made people tremble.

Liang Ran was really about to cry. She said carefully, “Mr. Ji should trust me. No one hates the Fan and Zeng families more than I do. If possible, I don’t want to have any relationship with them.”

Ji Xuan looked at her coldly, his eyes probing. “If what you said is true, why did you agree to be the middleman for Fan Ze?”

Liang Ran pursed her lips and said after a while, “I have my own reasons.”

Ji Xuan’s face was expressionless, “So, you were not even a little tempted by Fan Ze’s proposal earlier?”

Liang Ran quickly shook her head. “No, I swear. What Fan Ze can give me, Mr. Ji can give me too. And what he can’t give me, Mr. Ji can. I can weigh the pros and cons. Besides, he doesn’t really like me.”

Ji Xuan snorted. “You seem to see things clearly.”

Liang Ran lowered her eyes. If he truly liked her, he wouldn’t have treated her like a bargaining chip. This should be something that every woman would hate, regardless of the reason behind it.