Nie Haitang felt unsettled. Only she and the second-gen rich kid He Kun occupied the entire private study room. In this room, there was a large bed on the left for afternoon naps, and a desk attached to a high-rise window on the right. On the side, there was a bookshelf along with a conference table and chairs. She looked at He Kun. The man was over 30 years old and was already balding slightly in the front. He dressed elegantly, but his lecherous gaze couldn't be concealed. Nie Haitang had seen many of such gaze since young. He Kun spoke as he touched the Rolex watch on his wrist, “Ms. Nie, let's not fumble around. As long as you promise to marry me, the He family will sell the 11% shares to you.” Hearing that she had to marry He Kun, rumors of him began to appear in her mind. This man's previous wife left because he was sexually violent. There were even rumors that he had bitten off part of his ex-wife's chest. Under the table, Nie Haitang gripped onto her skirt tightly. She was well aware of what she had to do here, but she had no choice. This was all for her parents, family and the business that three generations had worked hard to preserve. Nie Haitang nodded slightly and said, “I agree to marry you, Mr. He. At the same time, I wish for you to sell the shares to us by tonight, as dowry.” He Kun leaned back as he replied, “Hah, that won't do. What would we do if you turn your backs on us after getting the shares? You and I are all prominent business families. Verbal promises mean nothing.” Nie Haitang bit her lip and asked, “Then what do you want to do?” He Kun responded, “We'll get our marriage certificate at once, then I'll sell the shares tonight...” He Kun's phone rang as he spoke. While holding on to his phone and walking outside, he said, “Think about it. The He family is well known in Guang City, and your family is an emerging key player. We're suited for each other. If you become my wife, I'll naturally make sure your family doesn't fall.” Seeing He Kun leave the room to answer his phone, Nie Haitang rested her head on the table as tears began flowing out her eyes. She mumbled to herself, “I'm going to marry an old man that I don't even know. Qin Ming, if you knew about this, would you feel hurt for me?” Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt...Nie Haitang's phone vibrated inside her purse. She took it out and saw that it was a call from Qin Ming. As she smiled, her tears began to flow out again. She used to dream about experiencing true love that wasn't built on money or other benefits - just pure love. But the reality had crushed her hopes and dreams. She had to sacrifice the fantasies in her heart for the benefit of her family. “I'm sorry, Qin Ming... There's nothing you can do to help me,” Nie Haitang mumbled in tears as she stared at her vibrating phone. “Grandpa and grandma are old now. If something were to happen to the Nie family, they wouldn't be able to take it. Mom and dad have taken great care of me, so there's no way I can leave them be and focus on my own happiness. To save our family, brother had broken up with sister-in-law to go on blind dates with the Mu family. Everyone has done their part, but there's always someone who has to pay a price. Since I've been so pampered and loved for the past 19 years, I'll use the rest of my life to repay everyone.” Beep. Qin Ming's call was rejected again. He ran around in the corridors of the building, feeling dazed and empty inside. “Haitang...” Qin Ming looked at the wallpaper on his phone. It was a selfie of Nie Haitang in her dorm. She had specially taken it and sent it to him. Her smile was one that could warm his heart and make it feel like it was spring. It was a smile he was determined to protect at all costs. Suddenly, Qin Ming was hit with a realization. If a girl didn't like him, why would she lie for his sake?Why would she wait for him to wake up from drunkenness?Why would she look back at him while in the car? Bang! Qin Ming punched the wall in frustration. Why didn't I realize it sooner? Still, he frantically checked every room. Suddenly, he saw a balding guy standing by some glass windows. “I understand, dad. Then so be it,” He Kun said as he hung up the phone. He looked grim. Qin Ming hurriedly went up, took out his phone and pointed to Haitang's photo, asking, “Excuse me, sir. Have you seen this girl?” He Kun's eyes narrowed, but he said without even looking back, “No. I'm on my own. Don't disrupt my afternoon leisure.” Qin Ming panicked and continued knocking on other people's room doors. He Kun returned to the private room with a dark expression on his face. Over the phone, his father had just told him not to do anything rash as the Nie family was being protected. “Goddamn it. That old fart decided to do things his own way and give out those shares for free. Now my plans are ruined!” Gazing at Nie Haitang seated there, He Kun could no longer contain the evil desires in his heart. Touching the Rolex watch on his wrist, he pondered, “Such a mysterious guy like Hou Qing suddenly wants to help the Nie family? I've seriously just lost a beautiful swan. But seeing how well-mannered and gorgeous Nie Haitang looks, it would be a shame to pass up this chance. A woman like her is more attractive than those famous models. More importantly, she's young.” Nie Haitang had already wiped her tears as she sat still and gazed at the skyscrapers out the window. Being on the 88th floor of a Guang City landmark really made one feel like they were on top of the world. The phone that she clutched dearly vibrated non-stop. Nie Haitang had deliberately left it on silent rather than switching it off. In truth, her heart felt warm. She knew there was no way Qin Ming could enter a place like Century Tower, but the fact that he didn't stop calling her was a sign of his effort, and she was thankful. He Kun returned and sat down, saying, “It's fine if we don't have a certificate yet. Let's just sleep together. It'll be the same when we get married, anyway.” He Kun crossed his legs as he gazed into Nie Haitang's heart. He knew that at this point, Nie Haitang had surrendered herself to fate. All he had to do was misguide her and he would achieve his goals. Hmph, you're just a university student living in an ivory tower. Have you even experienced the cruelness of society? When I take possession of your body and later pretend to get a phone call saying your family is fine, it'd be too late for you to regret then. Haha, little girl, do you know how many powerful businesswomen and beautiful, rich girls I've gotten my hands on? And you - you're so young. I'll be sure to take your video, so if you try to threaten me after finding out the truth... Haha, I'll have my weapon, too. A woman's honor is still so important these days, but it can also be their worst nightmare. He Kun had everything planned out. By forcing her to sleep with him and threatening her with the shares, a weak girl like Nie Haitang would easily cave in and get on the bed obediently. Nie Haitang flustered immensely at He Kun's cold gaze as her heart beat wildly. Sleep with him?Now? Growing up, Nie Haitang never expected that her first time would occur in such a situation. She knew she had made the decision to marry a man she didn't like, but she thought her first time would at least be on her wedding night.“T-This is too sudden,” Nie Haitang said as she frantically stood up. “We...” He Kun suddenly raised his voice and threatened her, “If you want to save your family, then we're meant to sleep together anyway. It doesn't make a difference if we do it now or later. Ms. Nie, if you don't agree, please leave. I'm a law-abiding citizen and I won't stop you. But don't blame me for not helping you when the Nie Sanitary Ware Group eventually changes its name and your family falls to crumbles.” Nie Haitang sat back down, with her eyes looking hollow. Her family had no cards to play. They could only beg others and do as they were told. With her head lowered, tears streamed down her face again as she began to weep. She said while choking back her tears, “Can I at least take a shower first?” He Kun's mouth curled into a lewd smile as he licked his lips, “You can, but I won't.”