How I Became The Devil's Last and Only Love
Chapter 28: Pointing to His Own Lips

Chapter 28: Chapter 28: Pointing to His Own Lips

"Open the door."

Fang Anning walked to the door and coldly instructed the bodyguard.

Inside the room, Zhou Zhaoguo and Chen Fengjiao were sitting on the chairs, feeling nervous and uneasy.

As soon as the door opened, the two quickly stood up, looking at her with a mix of tension and eagerness to please.

Fang Anning curled her lips slightly and walked in, saying loudly, "I heard that you two wanted to meet me? I wonder what for? My time is very precious, you know."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhaoguo and Chen Fengjiao hurriedly spoke with respect, "Miss, may we know your esteemed name? We wanted to meet you, with no other intention, but to ask if you could sell us the jade cups you won at auction."

Sure enough, these two fools hadn’t recognized her.

Well, in their eyes, she was just a down and out, disenfranchised wild girl.

Or even someone who should have died a long time ago.

How would they have ever imagined she would have a day like this?

Fang Anning chuckled lightly, took a seat on the sofa, and said, "You two really are quite the jesters. I only just won them, they’ve hardly warmed up yet. You already want them from me, why should I?"

Zhou Zhaoguo and Chen Fengjiao felt awkward.

Exchanging glances, Zhou Zhaoguo gestured for Chen Fengjiao to speak.

They were both women after all, perhaps it would be easier to talk.

Chen Fengjiao said, "Miss, we understand our request might be somewhat presumptuous. It’s your rightfully acquired object; we have no right to forcefully ask for it. But to us, this set of jade cups is very important. Rest assured, we are willing to compensate you or perhaps trade with another item. If you’re fond of cups, I have a set of gold cups at home, a commemorative item from last year, of which only twelve sets were issued. In Yun City, my set is quite unique, surely worth no less than yours. Jade is fragile, gold retains its value."

"Ha, you think that after spending forty million, I would care about this trivial value?" Fang Anning sneered.

Zhou Zhaoguo glared at Chen Fengjiao fiercely, really tongue-tied, unable to speak properly.

"Miss, please don’t be upset. My wife is not good with words and made you laugh. Looking at you, Miss, you clearly are a person of high status, surely not lacking money. But this set of jade cups is really important to me, of special significance. Please let go of them for me, we can consider any conditions you propose," Zhou Zhaoguo humbly pleaded.

"Such sincerity?" Fang Anning raised an eyebrow. "I’m very curious about the significance of this set of jade cups for you. You can tell me why you want these cups so badly? If your reason touches me, perhaps I might even give them to you for free."

Zhou Zhaoguo’s face lit up with joy and he quickly said, "Of course I can tell you. Actually, this set of jade cups was the token of love for my aunt. Initially, when my uncle and aunt fell in love, my uncle used these cups as a betrothal gift to marry my aunt. However, my uncle’s family later encountered a calamity, and my aunt left for a distant place. These cups were also sold in various transactions. My aunt is old now, with not much time left. She reached out to me a while ago, expressing her wish to see these cups again. If she could see these cups one more time, she would have no regrets in death."

"I only have this one aunt, lost contact for many years. Now that I have finally reached her, I truly want to fulfill my filial duty; I don’t want to disappoint her," Zhou Zhaoguo said, ending with a choked voice and wiping away tears.

Fang Anning sneered inwardly.

This couple, acting in turn, were quite the performers.

Even putting aside the authenticity of the story, even if it were true, would Zhou Zhaoguo—the profit-minded person—really part with a fortune for an old lady’s wish?

No one would believe that!

"How touching, it really moves heaven and earth, I am touched as well," Fang Anning said slowly while clapping with emotion.

Chen Fengjiao excitedly asked, "So you’re willing to give us the jade cups?"

"I’m considering it," said Fang Anning.

Chen Fengjiao and Zhou Zhaoguo exchanged a look, showing expressions of joy.

However, Fang Anning quickly added, "It’s just that, I really like this set of jade cups too. It took me a lot of effort to win them, I should cherish them for a few days first. How about this? I’ll enjoy them for a couple of days first. I am someone who gets bored easily. After a few days, when I’m tired of them, I’ll give them to you."

"This..."

Zhou Zhaoguo and Chen Fengjiao exchanged looks again, somewhat distrustful of Fang Anning.

Fang Anning snorted coldly and said, "What, you don’t trust me? If you don’t, then forget it. After all, they are my possessions, and it’s up to me whether I give them to you or not."

"We trust you, of course, we trust you. But how can we contact you?" Zhou Zhaoguo quickly asked.

Fang Anning said, "I know who you are, and when the time comes, I will contact you myself."

Having said that, she stood up and left.

Zhou Zhaoguo and Chen Fengjiao felt something was amiss and quickly followed, trying to talk to Fang Anning again.

Unfortunately, they were stopped by bodyguards and had no choice but to give up.

Fang Anning returned to the room where He Tingchen was staying. After entering, she saw He Tingchen drinking tea.

She quickly took off her hat and sunglasses, ran over, and said with a smile, "Zhou Zhaoguo and Chen Fengjiao, those two fools, really didn’t recognize me. And I even tricked them into revealing their secret. Can you do me one more favor? Help me check something?"

She had to know what deal Zhou Zhaoguo and his aunt had made over the jade cups.

Would Zhou Zhaoguo be infuriated to death if he was intercepted?

"I can help you, but I don’t offer help for free," He Tingchen said.

Fang Anning replied, "I know, what do you want? Just say it."

"I heard you made a deal with my grandfather," the man said while sipping his tea.

Fang Anning pursed her lips. He knew even this?

Did he find out himself, or did Old Mr. He tell him?

"Yes, but rest assured, I will ultimately consider your wishes first. Whatever you ask me to do, I will do," Fang Anning offered her earnest services like a fawning servant.

"I want you to bear me a child, just as you promised my grandfather," the man said slowly.

Fang Anning: "..."

"Bearing a child? Haha, that...certainly is no problem, but... it’s not something I can manage by mere intention alone. It requires your cooperation to achieve. Of course, artificial insemination is also an option, I don’t mind," Fang Anning proposed the artificial insemination option, showing her determination.

She thought, surely He Tingchen would agree to this plan.

After all, from all aspects, He Tingchen had no fondness for her.

Under the circumstances with no affection, artificial insemination would be beneficial and harmless to both.

What reason would He Tingchen have to refuse?

"If I only needed a uterus, there are plenty of other excellent candidates, it wouldn’t be your turn," the man said coldly.

Fang Anning: "..."

Yes, to be the mother of the He Group’s future heir—undoubtedly many women would vie for it, what was she in comparison?

"Then what do you mean...?"

The man stretched out his hand and tapped his own lips, looking at her with deep eyes.

Fang Anning froze for a moment, blinked her eyes.

"Kiss me."

The man demanded in a low voice.