The demon master was beaten up

Chapter 197 Full of Sincerity

Around five in the morning, the rumbling of a motorcycle suddenly shattered the night's tranquility amidst the utter stillness. The sound, coming from far and near, was so deafening it seemed to rouse the entire mountain. The sudden noise startled the sleeping residents, filled with confusion and anxiety. They quickly dressed and hurried out of their homes, trying to understand what had happened.

When everyone arrived outside, they were stunned by the sight. A motorcycle was parked nearby, and sitting on it was none other than Xu Chen. Xu Chen was covered in a thick layer of snow, his hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes covered in ice crystals, resembling a snowman. But his face was filled with a brilliant smile, a smile like the warm winter sun, bringing warmth to everyone.

As soon as Xu Chen saw Zhang Sulan coming out, he immediately broke into a grin. He carefully pulled a briefcase from his pocket, then quickly walked over to Zhang Sulan, handed it to her, and said affectionately, "Here are my properties, bank cards, stocks, funds, and all my other assets. They're all in this bag. These are all my belongings—my wife's money! From now on, I'm handing them all over to you! I'll be relying on you for my livelihood, and I'll do whatever you say!" He blinked, his eyes filled with love and trust.

Zhang Sulan widened her eyes and looked at the man in front of her with astonishment. Her lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she only uttered a few words softly: "Today is only the third day since we met. How can you be so confident in handing over your property to someone you just met for safekeeping?" Her beautiful eyes revealed disbelief and a little doubt.

Xu Chen stared at Zhang Sulan with a firm expression and said affectionately: "Zhang Sulan, I fell in love with you at first sight! Do you know? I have been single for thirty years and have been waiting for the woman who can walk into my life. Now, I have finally waited for you!" As he said, he carefully took out an exquisite jewelry box from his arms, gently opened the lid, and inside was a dazzling gem ring.

"This is a treasure passed down from generation to generation in our Xu family. It represents the family's recognition and blessing for our future daughter-in-law. Now, I want to give it to you, and hope you can become my wife." Xu Chen's voice trembled slightly, and it was obvious that he was very excited at the moment.

Hearing this, Zhang Sulan was stunned at first, then she couldn't help laughing out loud, shaking her head as she laughed, "Oh, you're crazy! How can someone say such things after only knowing each other for three days?"

Xu Chen quickly explained, "No, no! I'm really not kidding. From the moment I saw you, I fell deeply in love with you. I didn't sleep all night last night, driving back and forth between two cities, just to see you earlier so that you can feel my sincerity. I'm not good at sweet talk, but every word I say comes from the heart. Please believe me!"

The moment he finished speaking, there was a dull thud, and Xu Chen collapsed into the icy snow, as if all his strength had been drained from him. He closed his eyes tightly, his once fair face now appearing unusually pale. Beneath his drooping eyelids lay a startling dark bruise, as if he had been struck hard.

This sudden change frightened Zhang Sulan, who was standing by. Her eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, her face filled with fear and bewilderment. After a while, she finally came to her senses and frantically called out the names of those around her while hurriedly running towards Xu Chen.

However, before anyone else could arrive, Xu Chen, as if using up his last bit of strength, gently tugged at Zhang Sulan's sleeve. He opened his eyes slightly, his voice so weak it was almost inaudible, "I... I'm fine! I'm just a little tired and need a nap... Really, it's been ages since I've driven this long at night..." After saying these words, his eyes slowly closed again, and he sank completely into a coma.

Zhang Sulan's tears flowed down her fair cheeks. She sobbed and said, "You...you, you are simply a complete fool!" Before she finished speaking, she was crying like a child.

At this time, people around came over after hearing the noise. They worked together to carry the unconscious Xu Chen and carefully sent him back into the house.

Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye it was already afternoon. Xu Chen finally slowly opened his eyes, but he felt a splitting headache, as if thousands of needles were piercing his head at the same time.

At this moment, Zhang Sulan came in with a bowl of steaming hot medicine in her hands. She whispered to Xu Chen, "Drink this bowl of medicine quickly, you had a high fever before!"

Xu Chen, suppressing his physical discomfort, struggled to push himself up from the bed and sit up. He looked at Zhang Sulan with a guilty look on his face, muttering to himself, "Originally, I wanted to give you a full sense of security, so that you could rely on me with peace of mind, but I never expected that now you would need to take good care of a useless guy like me!"

Zhang Sulan lowered her head slightly upon hearing this, her long eyelashes hiding the tears that flickered across her eyes. She whispered back, "Actually, I don't need anyone to give me a sense of security. I just hope that from now on, you won't act so recklessly and disregard your own safety! In just one night, you actually made two trips back and forth! Do you really think you're indestructible?"

Xu Chen stared at her quietly, his eyes gentle and focused, as if time had stood still at this moment. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a bright smile, and he said softly, "Okay! All up to you!" The voice was like a spring breeze, gently brushing Zhang Sulan's heartstrings.

Zhang Sulan's pretty face flushed instantly when she heard this, as lovely and charming as a ripe apple. She walked gently to the bedside and sat down. She carefully picked up the spoon, scooped up a spoonful of steaming hot medicine, and slowly brought it to Xu Chen's mouth.

Xu Chen obediently opened his mouth and drank the bitter medicine. However, just this small sip caused his brows to furrow tightly together, and his entire face twisted like a crumpled piece of paper. The taste of this medicine was simply too hard to swallow.

Seeing Xu Chen's pained expression, Zhang Sulan felt heartbroken. She quickly reached into her pocket and fished out a bag of exquisite candied fruit. Then, she picked out a charming, crystal-clear candied fruit and gently placed it into Xu Chen's mouth.