Accusations of not wanting to marry: The prosecutor pressed him relentlessly.

The driver had parked the car outside early and was waiting.

Tang Zhanghe thought his daughter would come home with him, but Fang Youxi only saw him to his car. She put away her jokes and said seriously, "Dad, I will not get married. It has nothing to do with Lu Yanli, nor is it directed at anyone. It's just that I don't agree with marriage, this legal contract that forcibly binds two people together, from beginning to end. But I will date, at least with someone I like. Not getting married will not harm the family's interests. Dating is my personal choice, and I hope you will not interfere."

After saying that, she said to the driver in front, "Please drive carefully, Dad. Goodbye."

After saying that, Fang Youxi turned and left. Tang Zhanghe, clinging to the car window, shouted out, "Want to pick Dad up from get off work again next week so we can have dinner together?"

Fang Youxi didn't turn around, but raised her right hand above her head and made an OK sign.

She plans to sleep at the Platinum Residence today. It's three or four subway stops away. She plans to walk to the subway station and then go home.

Tang Yi is wrong about one thing: a woman doesn't only have her own home after marriage; she loses her own home after marriage. A woman's home doesn't belong to two people; it should belong entirely to herself.

The reason she doesn't want to buy a house is that she doesn't know where she can live for a long time.

Perhaps one day I'll get tired of living in the north and choose another country or city to stay in for a while.

When you leave, these so-called houses and cars will become a burden. It's better to be like this now, forever free and forever able to do whatever you want.

Today, Fang Youxi went to pick up her father from get off work, partly because she had promised him, and partly because she wanted to hear Tang Zhang's thoughts and attitudes about her dating.

She is currently with Mu Wangbei and has no plans to separate for the time being.

Fang Youxi wanted to tell her family that if she didn't get married, she wouldn't be involved in their so-called family interests, and it would only be her personal matter. She didn't want to tie herself too much to either the Lu family or the Tang family.

Although she receives a monthly allowance from her family, she will do her best within her capabilities if her family needs her in the future, but not at the cost of sacrificing her lifestyle.

The reason she works so hard is so that she can support herself and take care of herself even if she doesn't rely on her family one day.

No one comes into this world alone, and no one leaves alone. In the end, everything is like that.

One should never place one's hopes on anyone else.

Before she knew it, she arrived at the subway station. It was already 9 p.m. There weren't even any seats on the subway, and everyone looked exhausted. Fang Youxi stood near the door. She was only going three or four stops away and would get off soon, but this subway line had nearly thirty stops. Some people rode from beginning to end, spending several hours commuting every day, yet they still had to persevere for the sake of making a living.

Everyone is striving for the life they want, and this is especially evident in the northern part of the city.

Fang Youxi felt much better.

She always manages to find a way to make herself feel justified, and Fang Youxi allows herself to be proud of that.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yanli was waiting for her downstairs at the Platinum Yue Apartment without saying hello.

She wondered who tipped her off. If she went back to Mu Wangbei's place today, this guy would let the whole Tang family know tomorrow that she was living with a man outside.

Too lazy to waste words with him, Fang Youxi cut to the chase: "Lu Yanli, are you bored or not?"

"Not calling me President Lu anymore? Fang Youxi, I'm curious, do you have a second personality? In the Tang family, you clearly knew I was the marriage partner the old man chose for you, yet you pretended to be a client. There are over a dozen top-tier law firms in Beicheng, what makes you think I'd sign with Haotian Law Firm?"

"What is the legal principle that never assumes something didn't happen? Even without the Tang family, there's about a 15% chance that Lu Tong would have signed with Haotian Law Firm. Don't tell me you're doing this for my sake; we're not that close."

"I'm only considering the Tang family's reputation."

Fang Youxi shrugged: "Then why don't you go find the Tang family?"

"You should put your sophistry into something useful, Fang Youxi. Do you even know what Mu Wangbei's family does? Why are you provoking them?" He took a cigarette out of his pocket, saw Fang Youxi's brows furrow involuntarily, and then put it back.

Lu Yanli calmed himself down and said, "No, I'm genuinely curious, how did you manage to hook up with him? Tell me, was that black dog leash he was wearing a gift from you? Why are you giving away all sorts of random junk like that scumbag guy?"

Fang Youxi remained calm and shrugged, "Give me back my keychain. You were the one who insisted on giving it to me, so why are you acting so crazy?"

"Really? You're something else." The keychain was in his pocket, and Lu Yanli was so angry he laughed.

Fang Youxi was also annoyed: "Lu Yanli, this is between him and me, why are you meddling? I also don't understand, you clearly don't want to get married yourself, why are you making things difficult for me?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yanli leaned closer to Fang Youxi and chuckled lightly, "How do you know I don't want to get married? What if I fall in love with you at first sight and decide I have to marry you?"

Fang Youxi was too lazy to waste words with him: "Don't pretend to be a sentimental person at Grandpa's house anymore, it's disgusting."

Lu Yanli's face fell.

The two were locked in a stalemate. People passing by in the neighborhood couldn't help but glance at them a few more times, seeing how cold it was.

Fang Youxi sighed, took a step back, and extended her hand to show goodwill.

"I don't know what your relationship is with Mu Wangbei, or if you have any past conflicts. I don't care about those things. As for the contract between Lu Tong and Haotian Law Firm, I will do my best to secure the greatest benefits for you and your company and provide high-quality legal services. This is not just empty talk. If you don't trust me and want to switch law firms, I can only respect your choice. After all, you are the client. You may think I'm ungrateful, but I can't just kneel down and beg for your leg for the sake of performance. That's not worth it. If possible, I still hope we can be partners. Of course, if you are willing, we can also be friends."

Lu Yanli looked at Fang Youxi's outstretched hand, thought for a moment, and, despite his hesitation, finally raised his hand and shook it.

He doesn't necessarily need Fang Youxi; there are plenty of women who like him, so there's really no need for him to lower himself to please her.

Haotian Law Firm has good business capabilities, and Fang Youxi's professional abilities have also been highly recognized by the Director of the Legal Department in a short period of time. Now that things have come to this point, it would be somewhat pointless for him to keep arguing.

Besides, this woman is already with Mu Wangbei, what's the point of him coming here? Isn't he just asking for trouble?