The Island Lord's Mansion stood at the very center of the entire island.
It looked quite imposing.
Two burly men in matching uniforms stood at the entrance. They were presumably guards of the Island Lord's Mansion.
I asked Liu Fang, "Is there really a need for such tight security on the island?" I said that because I knew there were not only visible guards in the Island Lord's Mansion, but hidden guards lurking in the shadows as well.
Liu Fang did not answer my question and simply walked ahead.
I followed her, and naturally, none of the guards came forward to question me.
Before long, we arrived outside Liu Lan's room. Liu Fang called softly, and Liu Lan's voice came from within. "Let Mr. Jiang in, then go take care of your business."
I pushed the door open and went in, while Liu Fang turned and left.
"Sit." She pointed at the sofa. She was sitting there herself, dressed casually in a purple silk nightgown.
"Have you met the Old Patriarch of the Yu Family?"
I nodded. She smiled faintly. "How is he? Is he doing well?"
"He's doing well."
"That's good."
We seemed to be making awkward conversation, but a metal fragment suddenly appeared in her hand.
"Did Mr. Jiang come for this?"
I nodded. At this point, there was naturally no need to beat around the bush.
"I can give it to you, but you have to agree to one condition."
"Go ahead." She had something I wanted, so she was entitled to negotiate terms with me.
"You must marry me." I never would have expected her to make such a condition.
Other things could be discussed, but marrying her was absolutely impossible.
I already had enough of a headache when it came to relationships. If I brought