Marriage Trap: Volume 1

By Zhenyinfang

The Trap of Marriage

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Feb 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781648145551

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 - INITIAL OBSERVATION(1)

CHAPTER 2 - INITIAL OBSERVATION(2)

CHAPTER 3 - PURSUIT(2)

CHAPTER 4 - PURSUIT(3)

CHAPTER 5 - PURSUIT(4)

CHAPTER 6 - PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE(1)

CHAPTER 7 - PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE(2)

CHAPTER 8 - SUSPECT(1)

CHAPTER 9 - SUSPECT(2)

CHAPTER 10 - PERSUASION

CHAPTER 11 - REUNION(1)

CHAPTER 12 - REUNION(2)

CHAPTER 13 - CHOICE

CHAPTER 14 - WEDDING

CHAPTER 15 - UNFORESEEN

CHAPTER 16 - HELLISH(1)

CHAPTER 17 - HELLISH(2)

CHAPTER 18 - HELLISH(3)

CHAPTER 19 - TRUTH

CHAPTER 20 - GUARDIAN(1)

CHAPTER 21 - GUARDIAN(2)

CHAPTER 22 - GUARDIAN(3)

CHAPTER 23 - CARDIAC

CHAPTER 24 - STRUGGLE

CHAPTER 25 - CLEAVAGE(1)

CHAPTER 26 - CLEAVAGE(2)

CHAPTER 27 - CLEAVAGE(3)

CHAPTER 28 - ENTANGLEMENT(1)

CHAPTER 29 - ENTANGLEMENT(2)

CHAPTER 30 - ENTANGLEMENT(3)

CHAPTER 31 - DIVORCE

CHAPTER 32 - FREEDOM

CHAPTER 33 - ACCEPT

CHAPTER 34 - UNCOVER

CHAPTER 35 - DISPUTE

CHAPTER 36 - MEND

CHAPTER 37 - RUSE(1)

CHAPTER 38 - RUSE(2)

CHAPTER 39 - SEPARATE

CHAPTER 40 - NEAR

CHAPTER 41 - MEET

CHAPTER 42 - EXPLANATION

CHAPTER 43 - PLEAD(1)

CHAPTER 44 - PLEAD(2)

CHAPTER 45 - PLEAD(3)

CHAPTER 46 - REGRESSION

CHAPTER 47 - OPPOSITAS

CHAPTER 48 - PENDING

CHAPTER 49 - VACILLATE

CHAPTER 50 - DESPAIR

CHAPTER 51 - HELPER(1)

CHAPTER 52 - HELPER(2)

CHAPTER 53 - ABROAD

CHAPTER 1 - INITIAL OBSERVATION(1)

Even after many years, when Shu Ziqing recalled the day she saw Li Chen, the corners of her mouth would turn up into a smile. No matter what hardships and twists she had experienced, she thought, she would still feel grateful that fate had arranged for her to be someone who loved, hated, and waited for her.

The absurdity and impudence of youth would become an indispensable treasure in his memory.

Ziqing, my family's little naughty kid has gotten me into trouble again. I might have to go to school to understand the situation. Can I trouble you with that afternoon's customer …"

No problem, you can rest assured. I'll go to that afternoon customer of yours for you! As Shu Ziqing arranged the documents on the table, she made an OK gesture to her colleague who was seated beside her.

In this strange city, everyone was like a tiny star, ordinary and insignificant. They had their own fixed orbits and were moving in an orderly manner. No one knew which two stars would produce the sparks.

Like all the common office workers, Shu Ziqing lived a simple and regular life. After graduating from university, she stayed in the city where she studied and rented a house that was 50 to 60 square meters long. The landlord was an old lady who was easy to get along with and was not lacking in money. Perhaps when he saw that Shu Ziqing was so cute that she resembled his granddaughter, he felt a bit of affection towards her and only accepted her lower rent.

Shu Ziqing was a real estate agent, and although her salary wasn't high, it was enough for a girl to have a good meal and settle down in this bustling city. She was an ordinary and optimistic girl. Although she had been bullied not long after she graduated from university because of her kindness, which often made her suffer a small loss in the company, she still maintained her pure heart and believed that as long as she worked hard, she would be able to achieve success and a better life through her hard work.

That afternoon, Shu Ziqing packed up the customer information after lunch and left the company. Even though she had some unsettled tasks on her hands, she felt duty-bound when her colleagues needed her help.

I wonder if this customer today will be able to handle it. Sigh, I pray everything goes well! Shu Ziqing, you can do it! " Shu Ziqing encouraged himself as he stood at the door of the coffee shop he had arranged with his customers.

Just as she was about to push open the door and enter, an old granny who was leaning on a walking stick was lurching in the middle of the street. Shu Ziqing looked at her watch. Her appointment with her client was about to arrive. She pondered for a few seconds before walking in the direction of her grandma.

Granny, come here. I'll support you. Take your time. Shu Ziqing took the grandma's arm and said affectionately.

Hey, thank you, girl. There aren't many girls as kind as you this year. The grandma smiled in relief and patted Shu's hand with her wrinkled hand.

No need to thank me. Respecting the elderly and loving the young is something we should do!

Good child, there will definitely be a good reward.

Shu Ziqing helped the old granny across the street. After bidding farewell, she quickly turned around and returned to the entrance of the coffee shop. She didn't notice that all of this had fallen into the eyes of a young man across the street. He slowly took off his sunglasses and revealed an imperceptible smile on his face.

Shu Ziqing rushed into the coffee shop. She took out her phone and checked the location of the text message. Then, she looked at the location and saw a middle-aged man's figure. Then, she quickly ran over.

Sorry to keep you waiting. There were some things that were delayed along the way, I'm sorry to be late! Shu Ziqing bowed respectfully towards the man in front of him.

Shu Ziqing raised her head and saw that the man opposite her had an ugly expression on his face. She felt a sense of fear and trepidation in her heart. This client was notoriously difficult to deal with. Today, it would be worse if he was late. If it was his business, he could have just been scolded at the most. However, this was to help his colleague.

Is this how your company nurtures its employees?! Do you know that my time is very precious, delaying it by one minute will result in a lot of losses. Do you think you can compensate me for the time you spent being late!?

As he spoke, the middle-aged man picked up his briefcase and stood up to leave. Shu Ziqing thought to herself, Since you have so much precious time, why are you waiting for me? Why do you want to cooperate? Why don't you wait for me for so long just to scold me? It was obvious that he wanted to take advantage of the situation and let me benefit from the fact that I was afraid of not being able to cooperate.

You're really crafty. If you want to leave, then leave quickly.

Even though he thought this in his heart, if he really did that, he would have to go back to the company and tell the leader that he had ruined the partnership.

Director Wang, I'm really sorry for what happened today. I didn't do it on purpose. I just delayed helping grandma across the road. Shu Ziqing explained sincerely.

Help the old man cross the street. Do you think I'm a three year old child? Who is so kind these days! With that, the man called Director Wang snorted disdainfully and walked out angrily.

Seeing this, Shu Ziqing rushed over and grabbed the man's arm. Director Wang …

As for the other party, he might not have thought too much and swung his arm. However, as a man in his forties, his strength could not be ignored. After all, Shu Ziqing was still a weak woman.

Ah … Shu Ziqing, who was wearing high-heeled shoes, thought that her buttocks would be passionately hugged by the earth this time around. However, the pain she felt in the end was not as painful as she had imagined. Puzzled, she raised her head. Her eyes were deep, and her nose was firm. Because she was so close, she could see her long and thick eyelashes. Even as a girl, she was fiercely envious of her.

She stared blankly at the man for a few seconds. She thought to herself that such a great thing as a hero saving the beauty would one day happen to her. Could it be that the reason she got such good luck was because she helped the old granny just now? God has eyes.

Are you okay?

Her voice was so pleasant to hear! Shu Ziqing felt like fainting in the arms of this man before her. N-nothing. She used the strength of the man's arm to stand up, her face blushing a little. She tossed all the grievances in her heart away and said, Thank you.

No need. The man smiled at her like a gentleman, nodded, then turned to the flustered Director Wang and said, Director Wang, long time no see.

Li Chen? Director Wang immediately put on a smile. Compared to his previous appearance, he looked like a completely different person. What a coincidence. "

Haha. Yeah, I was just passing by. Just now, I saw this young lady helping a blind old granny across the road. I felt that such a kind-hearted girl was rare, so I unknowingly followed her in. Yet, I coincidentally bumped into Director Wang. "

When these words were spoken, Shu Ziqing's heart beat even faster. It seemed that this was indeed a good reward for doing such a good deed. He had just done something good when he was seen by such a handsome guy. He even noticed that he followed him into this coffee shop.

You brat, you're still as unrestrained as ever, hahaha.

Boss Wang, look at how I came here for the sake of being a beauty. Since you happen to know her, why don't you mind if I sit with you? I'll pay for what I want to eat later! Li Chen said with a smile.

If you don't mind, I don't mind. You're in the same line of work as me, so you can advise me as well! Director Wang gestured for Li Chen to take a seat, and the two of them sat down at opposite sides of the table. Shu Ziqing stared dumbly at the dramatic scene unfolding in front of her. It was obvious that both of them had come to this coffee shop because of her. However, the current scene seemed unnecessary to her.

Miss Shu, come over here and take a seat. Director Wang waved at Shu Ziqing, who was standing at a loss on what to do. It looks like I misunderstood what Li Chen said just now. Miss Shu is a girl who is willing to help others.

Shu Ziqing heaved a sigh of relief in her heart. Seems like this Director Wang was not as difficult to deal with as the rumors had described. Now that he was acting this way, he could be considered amiable to her, but perhaps it was out of respect for the person who had saved her, Li Chen. This Li Chen was truly his benefactor.

She followed the principle of cooperation and sat opposite of Li Chen. She turned her head and said, Let me introduce myself. My name is Shu Ziqing, I am the manager of Heng Rui Real Estate Company. Nice to meet you! As he spoke, he extended his hand in a polite manner.

Li Chen smiled as he stretched out his hand, Director Wang also said just now that my name is Li Chen. I worked at Boss Wang's company, so I'm honored to be acquainted with you. It's my honor to meet a beautiful and kind girl like Miss Shu!

Kid, you are being modest again! Miss Shu, let me tell you, Li Chen was like a fish in water when he was at my company. Haha!

What? Director Wang is joking …

With Li Chen's participation, the whole atmosphere became humorous and humorous. For the first time, Shu Ziqing felt that talking about cooperation was such a carefree and joyful thing. Li Chen was like an angel who saved her from fire and water. His manner of speech and demeanor were both elegant and proper. There were things about him that she did not understand. From the very beginning, she had been enveloped in the aura of a gentleman, even helping her without offending others.

She thought that someone who could jump from a company and still manage their relationship so well with their boss had some ability and talent. If it were him, a petty and clumsy person, he would definitely mess things up.

What are you thinking about? Why are you so lost in thought?

Ah? Nothing, thank you so much for today. Shu Ziqing's cheeks felt slightly hot as she thought about it. Wouldn't it be embarrassing if she told him about her infatuated little thoughts?

It's just a small matter. Where are you going?

I'll go back to the company ~

CHAPTER 2 - INITIAL OBSERVATION(2)

Li Chen brought Shu Ziqing to the parking lot. As he looked at the sportscar in front of him, he was once again shocked. He was also a young man in his twenties. Every day, he would leave early and come back late on the bus and subway, but now he already had such a good sports car.

Miss Shu seems to be easily distracted. Could it be that my charm is not enough to keep you thinking about other things? Li Chen mocked with a smile that was not a smile.

When Shu Ziqing heard this, he hurriedly waved his hand to defend himself. Eh? No no, it's because your charm is too great. You always surprise me so when I get excited, my mind will wander."

Haha, Miss Shu is such a cute person. Li Chen had praised her many times today. As a girl who had never been in a relationship before, being praised by such an outstanding man made her even more shy. In university, she was a student of the liberal arts class where there were many girls and fewer boys. For an ordinary girl like Shu Ziqing who would never show off her abilities and didn't have any tricks up her sleeve, it was only natural that no one paid much attention to her. Although there were some boys who had a favorable impression of her, none of them were as outstanding as this man in front of her.

You can just call me Ziqing. Miss Shu, you always call me Miss Shu. It's all because you're unfamiliar with her.

Li Chen smiled as he opened the door for Shu Ziqing, gesturing for her to get in. Then, let's get in the car.

From time to time Shu Ziqing would glance at Li Chen, who was driving earnestly. It was said that a serious man had a unique charm. Looking at his pretty profile, she once again felt that he was a fascinating man. Every girl would long to meet such a perfect person, but he must have met hundreds of people who disappeared in three seconds after being thrown into the street. Perhaps today was just an accident, but it was just a moment of kindness.

When thinking about this, she couldn't help but feel a little sad. She let out a slight sigh, then thought about it and decided that it would be better to treat it as a beautiful encounter. One should learn to be content with it.

Li Chen looked at the changing expression of the girl beside him and turned his head to the side, smiling lovingly. What's going on? Why do you sigh so much then laugh so foolishly?

I just think you're very outstanding, hehe. Shu Ziqing smiled foolishly. Since they might meet by chance, it was best to cherish such a short journey.

Noticing the look of loss in the other's eyes, Li Chen laughed heartily upon hearing his outspoken praise. It's only because of your ability that we came to an agreement. I'm just helping you clarify the reason for your lateness.

Your appearance helped me keep Director Wang. If he didn't stay, I wouldn't have had the chance to talk about cooperation.

Haha, that's also a good reward for your good deeds. It's really rare for a girl like you who's willing to help others, regardless of your own interests.

The two chatted happily along the way. Since they were engaged in real estate work, they had many common topics to discuss. Li Chen also told Shu Ziqing a lot of stories about his work, which made him admire him even more. For the first time, she wished her company would stay away from this perfect person for a while longer.

Happy times always go by quickly. When the car stopped in front of Shu Ziqing's company, she slowly unbuckled her safety belt and bid farewell to Li Chen. Then I'll go up first. See you again in the future!

Just as Shu Ziqing opened the car door, Li Chen suddenly grabbed her arm and handed her a name card. This is my name card. It has my number on it. If possible, can you also leave a number for me?

A flower of joy bloomed in Shu Ziqing's heart as she hurriedly replied, Yes, yes. I'll send you a text message when I get up there.

Alright.

Li Chen watched as Shu Ziqing got off the car and left. Shu Ziqing then waved in the direction the car drove off. After pausing for a few seconds, he walked back to the company happily.

After returning to his seat, the first thing he did was to quickly edit a text message and send it to her. It's been a pleasure meeting you today. If you need any help in the future, just call me. Shu Ziqing.

Not long later, his phone vibrated. It's my honor to know such a kind and cute girl like you.

Shu Ziqing hugged her phone happily as if the one in her arms was Li Chen. She giggled foolishly for a few seconds. Recalling the time when Li Chen had hugged her in the coffee shop, the conversation in the car, and the time when he had taken the initiative to hold her arm and give her his contact information, she felt that she couldn't be happier today. He also solved a difficult big customer and met a man he liked.

Ziqing? Ziqing? The colleague standing beside her shook in front of her. Why are you so absent-minded? How was the cooperation case this afternoon?

Ah? Let me tell you some good news! I've succeeded! I met a handsome guy when I went there today. Ah, no, he's one of us too. He just happened to work at Boss Wang's company and was regarded highly by Boss Wang. That's why the conversation went so smoothly."

I guess I leaked it. Such a good opportunity to meet a handsome man was found by you. If I knew earlier, I would have helped Sister Li meet a customer. How is it? Did the handsome guy ask you for a phone number?

Oh, no! How could I do that just by seeing her once?" Shu Ziqing guiltily covered the joy on her face, but the gossip colleague saw through her little trick and clicked his tongue twice. Seeing that she didn't want to say anymore, he didn't continue speaking.

After work, Shu Ziqing was walking home. She was in a good mood due to the discussion, and even her walking became a lot lighter. The trees along the street were decorated with many small colored lights, illuminating the path of pedestrians as they walked. The couple walked past each other, the boy affectionately hugging the girl's shoulders, the girl leaning on the boy's shoulder, discussing where to go to shop or to eat or to watch a movie.

Shu Ziqing looked at her reflection in the street light and felt a little lost. She had been wandering the city alone for a few years and had always been the one to shoulder all the responsibilities. Other friends have parents, some have a boyfriend to take care of, and he has always been alone. If he was sick, he would take medicine and go to the hospital to get an injection. He would pay the water and electricity bills. Even if the electrical pipe in his home was broken, he would repair it by himself.

After stumbling for so long, she had slowly learned to be strong and independent. She was grateful that these experiences had made her strong and confident and optimistic, but she did not expect to have a shoulder to rely on.

As he thought of this, his mind recalled the day he met Li Chen. If only … if only … if only … if only … he could be with him … how blissful it would be.

As she walked, she came to the noodle store she frequented. When she couldn't be bothered to cook alone, she would come to the noodle store to eat a bowl of noodles. The Lady Boss saw that she was very familiar with her so she knew what she wanted to eat without waiting for her to speak.

She used to feel satisfied every time she came to eat, but today she felt an inexplicable loneliness.

Boss, give me a bowl of beef noodles.

A familiar yet pleasant male voice entered her ears. She raised her head and saw a delighted expression on the face she had thought about for a long time. Li Chen? What a coincidence. "

Li Chen sat down across from her. In this simple and crude small noodle house, he seemed to have an extraordinary temperament. Perhaps, a person of his caliber was like a dazzling pearl wherever he went.

What a coincidence, I just happened to pass by and saw you eating lonely noodles, so I walked in.

The word lonely caused Shu Ziqing to feel even more ashamed. Indeed, she was no different from Cinderella. Compared to Li Chen, she was even more unsightly. Every time she met him, she would be embarrassed. She lowered her head, a little embarrassed, and kept silent.

Why didn't your boyfriend accompany you? Li Chen probed.

I... No boyfriend. Shu Ziqing was even more disappointed. She could only immerse herself in eating the noodles. She didn't know if she had a boyfriend right now or not. If she didn't have a boyfriend, then it would seem like no one wanted her. But if she had a boyfriend, then she would miss the person in front of her.

Ziqing is such a beautiful girl and she doesn't have a boyfriend? You must have too high eyesight. No boy can enter your eyes, right? Haha. As he was speaking, Li Chen's noodles were also served. He used a tissue on the table to wipe the chopsticks before he used it. When this scene entered the eyes of Shu Ziqing, the affability level in her heart rose unceasingly.

No, no one would like an ordinary girl like me. She laughed at herself.

How could that be? I felt that you were very good. Li Chen gazed at her with sincere admiration before continuing, I've already said this morning that the man is good-looking and helpful, and I personally witnessed his ability to work. Be it his serious attitude towards work or his optimistic attitude towards life, I appreciate it very much.

It's just like this beef noodle. Although it's the most ordinary noodle dish, and it's not as good as the shark's fin and swallow's nest in the nearby hotels, its unique taste is still enough to attract so many people to eat it, right?

As Li Chen's words entered Shu Ziqing's heart, the disappointment and grievance in her heart were instantly swept away. A smile once again blossomed on her face. Thank you, Li Chen!

The moonlight was like water, shining on the small, hidden noodle house in the busy city, making it appear exceptionally bright.

Pursuit (I)

Thank you for taking me home! Shu Ziqing and Li Chen stood in front of a simple yet clean residential building, their silhouettes drawn long by the street lights.

Hurry up and go up. Rest early. Good night.

You too. Good night.

After they said good night to each other, Shu Ziqing turned and went upstairs. She skipped up the stairs like a sixteen or seventeen year old girl, and when she met the landlady in the corridor, she couldn't help teasing her when she saw how happy she was.

She ran up the stairs as fast as she could to open the door, then ran to the balcony. Pulling open the curtains, she saw Li Chen still standing in front of the car. When I get home, you should hurry up and go home as well. "

After a while, his phone lit up again, Yes, I'm relieved to have confirmed that you are safely home. Good night.

After Shu Ziqing's doubt dissipated, it was replaced by a deep sense of warmth. He was afraid that something might happen to him while he was walking upstairs, so he waited downstairs for the light in his room to come on before leaving. What a meticulous man.

Shu Ziqing put down her mobile phone and dragged her tired body, which had been working all day, to wash up. The scene from today flashed through her mind like a movie. She recalled many things that had happened in university.

When she was in university, she also had someone she liked, but at that time, she had always been a quiet, introverted girl. She felt that she wasn't that outstanding and didn't have much talent, so why would anyone like her?

After work as a result of dedicated career has never thought of emotional things, in the company to maintain an optimistic attitude to deal with every job, only then can happy to live every day, bring others happy to give oneself a motivation to live. She could only pretend to be strong in front of everyone.

It was as if she had met Li Chen and suddenly felt a tinge of color in her boring life. She had rekindled her desire for love, her romantic fantasies about being a girl in college, and she had felt like a weak woman who needed a broad and dependable shoulder.

Today, Li Chen's words had greatly benefited her. Even the most ordinary girl would have the right to seek happiness, perhaps because of her own cowardice, she would lose her chance to seek happiness. Although she didn't have a great appearance, but at least she had a kind heart and wasn't completely useless.

From today onwards, she would work hard to pursue her own happiness!

Just as she was thinking this, the phone on the tea table vibrated, and the word Li Chen that was popping up on the screen made her ecstatic. It was as if she could do anything she wanted. She calmed down a bit and pretended to be calm as she picked up the phone.

Ziqing, I haven't called you to disturb your rest, have I?

No, no. But what's the matter with you calling me now? Today's series of events couldn't help but cause Shu Ziqing to daydream about it. Could it be that he wanted to offer her an offer?

Tomorrow is the weekend, I wonder if you have the time to go out with me tomorrow?

In his heart, Shu Ziqing was secretly delighted. A bright peach blossom bloomed just like that on her head. Just thinking about it made her feel a little excited. I must not be timid this time. When happiness knocks on my door, I should open my arms to welcome it.

I just happen to have some time tomorrow, so it's about time to relax for the weekend.

Then I'll pick you up from downstairs at eight tomorrow morning. I won't be able to see or leave. Seeing that Shu Ziqing agreed so readily, Li Chen knew that she had a favorable impression of him. After arranging a time, they said good night to each other and hung up.

That night, Shu Ziqing was tossing and turning in bed like a child who had just learned that he was going to have a spring vacation the next day. She was too happy to sleep. The next morning, he woke up early before the alarm clock had rung. This was much more active than going to work.

She jumped up from the bed with a drowsy look. Her sleepiness was swept away when she thought about her date with Li Chen. She walked to the mirror and looked at herself in the mirror. This was a peach flower that he had brought back with great difficulty. He had to dress up properly and not go out with a face full of dirt like before.

She picked out a few pieces of clothes that were a little too luxurious for her to buy, and gestured in front of the mirror for a long time to pick out. She picked out a few pieces of clothes that she had bought for herself for a little too much for her living, but she couldn't pick them out for a long time.

Half an hour passed before she finally picked out a dress she could barely get her eye on and changed into it. She sat in front of the mirror again, wondering what kind of makeup she should put on, and when she finished dressing and put on her makeup, it was 7: 50.

Aiya, there's no time for breakfast now! She frantically picked up her bag from the table beside her and ran downstairs. Now she finally understood why girls were always late for dates. Dressing up was a really time-consuming and mind-boggling thing to do.

When she got downstairs, she found Li Chen already waiting for her. He was leaning against the front of the car with his head lowered, fiddling with his mobile phone. Since it was the weekend, he wore a casual T-shirt.

She walked towards him step by step, feeling as if she was walking toward Prince Charming. This kind of thought made her laugh at her own childishness.

Still as expressive as ever, haha. It's really rare for a date to be so punctual. I even made preparations to wait for half an hour. Li Chen smiled teasingly as he opened the door for her. Qing Qing is dressed beautifully today.

Shu Ziqing smiled with some embarrassment before getting into the car.

Li Chen closed the car door for her and went around to sit in the driver's seat. After sitting down, he looked at Shu Ziqing, who seemed to have discovered something and approached her. Seeing Li Chen getting closer and closer, Shu Ziqing felt nervous. Feeling flustered, she was at a loss of what to do. She did not know what to say.

"What is he doing? We've only known each other for