Chapter 598: You Won’t Back Out, Right?

Chapter 598: You Won’t Back Out, Right?

Lin Nuo listened in confusion; this sudden marriage arrangement was completely absurd.

If it were his parents who set it up, that would be even more ridiculous. He hadn’t even prepared his cover identity, and forcing him to meet long-lost parents was just absurd—absurd to the point of being overwhelmingly absurd.

As for himself, he hadn’t been muddled enough to agree to anything. When had Mu Yiting ever mentioned marriage? He didn’t have a single impression of it.

Could it be that they pressed the marriage contract down while he was sleeping?

That sounded like something Helong Hall would do—sneaking up when someone isn’t paying attention.

But that didn’t make sense. With his villainous instincts, if someone were close to him while he was sleeping, aiming to press his finger onto the marriage contract, he would definitely stir and notice. It wouldn’t be that easy for the opponent to pull it off.

Could it be that Mu Yiting had some clever way to ensure he slept like a log?

It dawned on him that he had once passed out from excessive use of a potion, during which he had no consciousness.

Could it have been then that they pressed the marriage contract?

Now that was downright despicable, using such tactics to keep him bound. It seemed Mu Yiting didn’t take it seriously and was only using it to keep him in check.

After all, back in the day, she was quite the green tea, full of schemes.

Lin Nuo couldn’t panic over this matter. If he got flustered, Mu Yiting would surely catch on, and then he would be led by the nose.

First, he needed to pry some information out—at least find out when this marriage arrangement started.

Lin Nuo cleared his throat and spoke:

“Miss, when did we set up this marriage? Do you recall?”

“Of course I do! Don’t you remember?”

“I do remember. It’s an honor for me that a person of your status would allow me to remember such a thing. However, Miss, if I could hear it from your own mouth, I would be even more grateful.”

Lin Nuo smiled cheerfully, and upon hearing this, Mu Yiting pondered that perhaps Lin Nuo was testing her.

She was worried that Lin Nuo might leave Helong Hall, so she had to make sure every word and action satisfied him.

“A while back, our Mu family held a martial arts competition for matchmaking. In the end, Xu Hu from the Hu Tian Gang and Shi Kui from the Li Huo Society fought it out, and the winner will be marrying me.”

“The Hu Tian Gang? The Li Huo Society?”

Upon hearing these names, scenes flashed in Lin Nuo’s mind.

What scenes? Scenes of him killing people.

Wow, those two were the finalists in the Mu family’s matchmaking contest?

So, he had directly taken them out and halted the matchmaking competition?

What was the reason he had fought them again?

Oh right, one was a disdain for the villain title, and the other was a scheme to blame Hu Tian Gang for taking out the Li Huo Society’s host, stirring up enmity between the two sides.

What a coincidence? This was so much crazier than Mu Yiting pressing him to sign a marriage contract while he was asleep.

But wait, did killing them mean he was the champion now? Did that mean he was supposed to marry her?

That didn’t make any sense.

He had skipped right to finals—this went against all the rules, and he should have been disqualified.

“Yes, you hadn’t returned then, and I was quite anxious. But you chose to show your feelings in this way, right? You really didn’t want me to marry either of them, did you?”

“This… Miss, this tournament was public, and I killed them privately—this doesn’t comply with the tournament rules, does it?”

“It does comply. How could it not? You have the right to jump straight to the finals. If you were on the stage, you would easily have taken them down. Moreover, you were facing not just those two, but these two factions. Your courage and boldness are truly unmatched.”

“Could this marriage really happen? I know that in Helong Hall, marriages aren’t taken lightly.”

“As long as my grandfather agrees, it will be fine. This matchmaking competition was proposed by him. Besides, you accepted and successfully completed the test he assigned you. You were so handsome and impressive when you accepted; it’s an image I can’t forget for the rest of my life. He’ll recognize you, and thus the marriage will be settled.”

“……??”

What? Wasn’t that test meant to show my loyalty? How did it turn into a marriage?

He remembered fervently declaring he would risk everything for her—that loyalty had nearly moved him to tears, expressing he would do anything for her.

Damn, hadn’t this turned into a heartfelt proposal instead? Such a firm resolve—he hadn’t even been this steadfast in his last life.

Well, well, even as a villain, he was confessing his love so earnestly—it was a versatile skill.

“Miss, can you accept such a forced marriage?”

“If it were with someone else, no. But with you, I can accept it. Rather, I would say it’s what I wish for. You’re not going to back out, right? Right? I trust you so much, you surely understand the consequences of backing out. What would I do?? I can’t even imagine.”

Mu Yiting said this in front of so many people, sending a chill down Lin Nuo’s back.

Wow, why did it feel like Mu Yiting’s words were so terrifying? If he confessed that he hadn’t come here for a marriage, how would she react? What would she do?

Would she… take a butcher’s knife while he slept?

Thinking this through terrified him. Such a fate was inescapable.

But maybe Mu Yiting was just putting on an act, given that she could adopt various identities and personalities.

Thank goodness she was a beautiful young lady; otherwise, it’d be quite difficult to accept if she were a tank.

In that case, he would go along with the marriage, gaining a bargaining chip as Mu Shaozhu’s fiancé. This would surely make it easier to approach Helong Hall’s inner workings.

“How could I back out? Miss, are you doubting my loyalty?”

“No, no, no! I’m not doubting you! I’m just worried. If someone as excellent as you suddenly disappears, what would I do? As long as you don’t back out, it’s all good. Of course, I’m a reasonable wife, so I believe in you completely and won’t doubt you. But I don’t want to discover that you’ve betrayed me. You wouldn’t do that, right?”

“Never, how could I?”

Lin Nuo gave a strained smile. Oh dear, he had never been loyal to her—how could he talk about betrayal?

“Then that’s good. Where have you been recently? Why? I won’t pry; I absolutely trust you. You must have your reasons and struggles.”

“Uh…”

So trusting? Normally, wouldn’t a girlfriend question a boyfriend if he went missing without a word? And she didn’t ask a single thing here?

You’d think they were about to get married, right?

This didn’t seem to show any concern at all—clearly, she was faking it, probably just trying to deal with the elder of the Mu family.

But no questions were better; it saved him from making excuses—though it was a pity about that self-reflection paper.

“Recently it will be grandfather’s grand birthday. You’re not an outsider anymore; come with me then.”

Mu Yiting held Lin Nuo’s hand and laughed softly.