Even if it gets out, what then?
I chose such a man to be my spouse; I'm bound to become the subject of gossip among my colleagues, who will talk behind my back.
How can I continue to work at Nanhu University when I'll be pointed at and whispered about daily?
The same thing still holds true: I've grown accustomed to living in the ivory tower, I'm not good at fighting, and I don't know the art of it.
The reason Ying Kai chose Guo Minjie as a partner for a sham marriage was partly because a man who's risen through the ranks needs to maintain a stable, married image, and partly because he's betting on her timid nature.
She didn't have the courage to make a fuss, nor did she understand any cunning maneuvers; this job was equally important to her.
But now, she seemed to have changed.
She had gained a bit more confidence; where did it come from?
"Xiao Min, you don't think making a big deal out of this will be of any benefit to you, do you?"
