My Wife Longs for Divorce Every Day Chapter 875

Chapter 875: 875, Mr. Xiao truly loves the Little Princess! Chapter 875: 875, Mr. Xiao truly loves the Little Princess! The secretary was so frightened that her face turned pale.

Xiao Yebai had already approached and, looking at the cup on the desk shattered into several pieces, stood completely still.

“I'm sorry, Mr. Xiao, I really didn't do it on purpose…” The secretary could never have imagined that the cup would actually break.

Logically speaking, even if the cup fell on the desk with force, it shouldn't have broken unless it was made of very thin glass…

Zhong Kai rushed over quickly too, scolding harshly, “How could you handle things like this? Haven't you heard of handling with care!”

“I'm sorry, Assistant Zhong.” The secretary kept apologizing, “I really didn't do it on purpose!”

“Why were you even handling it?” Zhong Kai was very angry, “Don't you know cups are fragile?”

Triggered by some word, Xiao Yebai's fingers, hanging by his side, suddenly clenched into a fist.

“I know, but… I… I really didn't do it on purpose…” The secretary was on the verge of tears, especially when she saw Xiao Yebai's expression suddenly become even icier.

“Mr. Xiao, I really didn't do it on purpose, I'm sorry, it's all my fault…”

She thought the cup, with its delicate pink color, didn't look like something a man would use.

There was also another coffee cup next to it, and it seemed that this cup had never been used. She thought it was no longer needed and wanted to ask Secretary Wang about it, only to be startled by Zhong Kai's sudden shouting, which caused her to drop it…

Xiao Yebai did not speak.

His features were handsome but clearly emanated extreme indifference, and even the veins on his forehead were bulging…

The secretary was extremely afraid.

This man was Xiao Yebai.

The newly appointed CEO of Mo Group.

He was also the new leader that everyone in the company was now extremely wary of.

He was very young, but he was always serious and rarely smiled, with a beautifully sculpted face that could rival that of movie stars, yet in the company, he was always known to have a cold face and an even colder heart.

She had been working in the secretarial office for nearly two years and, to be honest, had scarcely seen Mr. Xiao smile…

There were many rumors about him that people didn't hesitate to discuss in private. Some said he came from a humble background and rode on the coattails of a woman to rise, while others claimed that he appeared high and cold on the surface but was actually extremely obsequious to the Little Princess in private…

In any case, all sorts of unpleasant things had been said, until a piece of news broke out a month ago, revealing that Xiao Yebai was actually the chairman's biological son.

Just yesterday morning, the chairman held a press conference with him, and by that afternoon, an email was sent to the entire company.

Including the board of directors, personnel across departments in the entire group, even including the many entertainment venues it invested in, were listed out and directly dismissed.

Such sharp maneuvers!

The strike was ruthless!

Leaving everyone with no room to complain.

In the past few days, everyone was treading on thin ice, trying to behave and fearing that a single mistake could bring disaster…

The more the secretary thought, the more scared she became, and the tears had already started to fall.

Secretary Wang, her superior, didn't dare to speak or plead for mercy upon seeing this.

In the end, it was Zhong Kai who mustered the courage to speak, “Mr. Xiao, are you all right?”

Since Xiao Yebai had arrived, he had been standing by his office desk, staring straight at the shattered pieces without saying a word, yet his expression was taut and cold as frost in December.

“Mr. Xiao?” Zhong Kai tried calling out again.

His heart couldn't help but “thump” with anxiety.

It's all over, it's all over, is Mr. Xiao… possessed? Or did he get provoked?

The next second,
Xiao Yebai turned around and strode out.

Zhong Kai was stunned.

The office door was slammed shut with a “bang”, startling everyone into a shiver.

The secretary's tears welled up, and she couldn't hold back a sob.

Others hurried to comfort her.

“Assistant Zhong.” Secretary Wang couldn't help her curiosity. “It's just a cup, does Mr. Xiao need to be so angry?”

“Nonsense!” Zhong Kai snapped, slamming the table. “You've broken his cup, isn't he supposed to be angry?”

Secretary Wang was speechless. “That's not what I meant, but… it's just a cup, and it doesn't seem very expensive…”

“Not very expensive?” Zhong Kai was about to be driven mad by his dim-witted subordinates, “Do you know who gave Mr. Xiao that cup?”

“Who?” Everyone asked in unison.

Zhong Kai said, “The Little Princess! It was a gift from the Little Princess!”

Everyone: “…”

“Now you understand!”

Everyone eagerly nodded their heads.

They had thought that since Mr. Xiao and the Little Princess were divorced, there must have been marital discord.

Who would have thought that Mr. Xiao would keep the cup from the Little Princess in his office, and now that the cup was smashed, his face was so dreadful…

Though he didn't lose his temper, anyone with eyes could see that Mr. Xiao was actually holding back…

It seems that CEO Xiao really does have true love for the Little Princess!

“Okay, get back to work! And remember, if you see any of CEO Xiao's personal belongings, don't touch them or throw them away. Bring them to me immediately, got it?”

“Heard you loud and clear!”

Once everyone had dispersed, Zhong Kai carefully picked up the pieces of the broken cup from the desk and then returned to his own office.

**
Half an hour later.

The Chairman's Office was completely transformed; all belongings of CEO Xiao… no, now they should be called Chairman Xiao's, had been moved over.

When Xiao Yebai returned expressionlessly from outside and entered his new office, Zhong Kai hurried over with some items in his arms.

“Knock knock knock,” he rapped on the door.

“Come in.”

His voice sounded as if he was in an okay mood?

Zhong Kai patted his racing heart and pushed the door open, “Chairman Xiao.”

Xiao Yebai was sitting behind a majestic black office desk, his complexion pale and cold, making his peach-blossom eyes appear even darker and deeper…

A rich scent of tobacco hit you as soon as you got close.

Zhong Kai thought to himself that the CEO must have gone outside to smoke a cigarette to calm down after seeing the cup smashed.

“What is it?” the man's deep and cold voice asked.

Zhong Kai quickly snapped back to reality, “Chairman Xiao, the office has been all set up. Do you see any problems, or is there anything else you need?”

Xiao Yebai's face remained tense, his features etched with severity, but he did not speak.

It appeared there were no issues.

So Zhong Kai hurriedly added, “Oh, Chairman Xiao, this is your cup.”

When he saw the cup–ugly from being taped back together with transparent tape–placed on the table…

Xiao Yebai remained expressionless: “…”

Zhong Kai spoke as if seeking a reward, “I used tape to stick the cup back together, and I'll take it later to have someone make a brand-new one, guaranteed to be exactly like the original.”

Xiao Yebai looked up at him, his voice icy, “Exactly the same?”

“Yes!” Zhong Kai nodded vigorously, “This is the cup the Little Princess gave you, right?”

Xiao Yebai didn't respond.

But obviously, that was a confirmation.

Even though he had never asked before, having followed Xiao Yebai for nearly five years, Zhong Kai could say he understood his character.

Xiao Yebai was never particularly interested in material things. Everything he used, from his clothes to his personal effects, was either black, white, or grey–simplicity and practicality were his main concerns.

He wasn't fussy with his meals either. If it was necessary to order takeout, he'd generally eat whatever Zhong Kai got him, never picky.

He was like a robot, demanding and seeking perfection in his work, but outside of that, he was rigid and uniform, very easy to take care of.

So a pink cartoon-style cup popular on social media… could only be a gift from the Little Princess.

Now that the Little Princess had left, CEO Xiao could only keep some items as mementoes of her.

As a mature assistant, naturally, Zhong Kai knew how to please his leader.

“Chairman Xiao, rest assured, I know this cup was a gift from the Little Princess, so I'll find the best cup store to have a new one made, one that's exactly like the original…”

“Have you finished transcribing the minutes of the meeting?” Xiao Yebai interrupted with a dark look on his face.

Zhong Kai quickly replied, “I'll go do it right away.”

Xiao Yebai bowed his head.

Zhong Kai had just reached the door when he suddenly remembered something…

He stopped cautiously in his tracks, then walked back to the front of the desk, “Chairman Xiao.”

Xiao Yebai didn't look up, “Anything else?”

“This…” Zhong Kai placed the bag he was carrying on the desk, “This is the scarf the Little Princess gave you. Secretary Wang found it when we were moving the items.”

Xiao Yebai: “…”

He slowly lifted his eyelids.

Spying the off-white scarf in the shopping bag on the desk in front of him, complete with an obvious coffee stain, the man's recently eased features tensed up again.

“I'll go do the meeting notes now,” Zhong Kai said without further ado and turned to leave.

As he closed the door behind him, he couldn't help but glance back one more time.

He then saw Xiao Yebai still staring at the scarf, as still as a statue.

After closing the door, Zhong Kai let out a sigh of relief.

The scarf was something Secretary Wang had found in the drawer of CEO Xiao's former office.

As soon as he saw the coffee stain, it all came back to him.

One time the Little Princess made a surprise visit to the company only to see Tian Ye bringing Chairman Xiao back, carrying his coat…

The Little Princess, jealous and upset, threw the scarf on the floor where it got stained with coffee.

Director Xiao was also very angry at the time; the two almost parted on bad terms.

He remembered it was still him who specially returned the scarf to Director Xiao. It had been dirtied, and he had thought Director Xiao would throw it away, but unexpectedly, it had been kept in the drawer all this time…

**
In the grandiose office, the air had almost come to a complete standstill.

Xiao Yebai sat there, his eyes fixed on the scarf in the bag, motionless for a long time.

Certain memories were replaying in front of his eyes, scene by scene…

Mo Weiyi had been pampered since childhood, the little princess of the Mo Family, and their only daughter. What was most extravagant was the indulgence from old Mr. Mo, who doted on her without limits.

This translated into materialistic tendencies: an extreme penchant for splurging and a crazed desire for shopping.

Over the years, he had lost count of how much she had bought for him.

Not to mention during festivals and holidays, even on ordinary days, she would buy anything she thought was suitable for him–clothes and various accessories being the most frequent purchases.

But truth be told, he hardly ever wore them.

One reason was there were simply too many to wear.

Another was that many of these clothes were not quite appropriate for work.

Yet as time passed, he became accustomed to her lifestyle.

He didn't know when it had started, but aside from work, he no longer had to think about his daily needs, as she had taken care of everything for him…

His handsome and chiseled face suddenly twitched slightly.

Xiao Yebai abruptly reached for the bag, then pulled open the drawer below and shoved the bag inside.

The force was strong, resulting in a loud thud, almost as if this action could vent the smothering gloom in his chest.

Then he turned his gaze to the computer screen in front of him.

His eyes were focused, his expression concentrated.

However, the dense cluster of words on the document blurred and twisted, eventually morphing into the face of a distressed woman.

It was Mo Weiyi.

Her eyes were red, and her voice choked as she asked, “Won't you give me an explanation?”

At that time, he hadn't even looked up.

She was so angry that she smashed the scarf and the coffee onto the ground and stormed out…

The hand holding the mouse slowly tightened.

Several seconds later, Xiao Yebai released the mouse, raised his hand to loosen his neatly tied tie, then unbuttoned a few buttons, leaned back in his chair, his sharp jawline lifting, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

In fact, the moment he discovered Mo Weiyi had disappeared, he immediately returned to the main bedroom of the Lishui Bay Villa.

If she had decided to leave, she would definitely need money, and perhaps her whereabouts could be traced through her bank records.

But to his surprise, Mo Weiyi hadn't taken anything with her.

Apart from the essential IDs like the Residence Permit and passport for flying to Hokkaido, all other bank cards, including the supplementary credit card he had given her, were left behind…

It was only later that he discovered all the money from the bank cards had been transferred out the day before she left Nancheng.

That included the card from Ruan Qiyang with a balance of 200 million RMB.

She had long prepared for her departure.

And with Rong An's help, all the transaction records were erased, including their subsequent travel logs.

She just left like that.

Taking only the money…

As if she didn't care at all about everything else…

Xiao Yebai leaned there with his eyes closed, his jaw clenched, his complexion so grim it seemed to freeze into frost.

Zhong Kai was typing furiously behind the computer screen when suddenly a flicker caught his eye–a fleeting shadow flashed by.

He looked up and quickly stood, “Director Xiao, where are you off to? Director Xiao? Director Xiao?”

By the time he got out, Xiao Yebai had already entered the elevator.

**
“Honey, should we buy this?”

It was just past eleven in the morning.

Chu Xiuhuang had just finished watching the latest animated movie with Shi Huan and Little Luoluo, and they had casually strolled into this craft store afterwards.

Turns out, five-year-old Little Luoluo didn't have the same shopping bug as him–he wanted to buy one thing after another…

At first, Shi Huan went along with him.

After all, the crafts sold in the store were small home decorations and not expensive, some of which were quite attractive and practical.

But when Chu Xiuhuang picked up a whole set of cute coasters, “Honey, let's get these, get these!”

Shi Huan couldn't help but speak up, “We don't need to buy them; we have more than enough coasters at home.”

“But these are couple's coasters, look how cute, they suit me so much…”

Shi Huan almost rolled her eyes, “Do we need more couple's coasters? I already have more couple's cups than I can use!”

She sternly refused, “No more buying!”

“But I think it's quite cute, and if we can't use it all, we can give some to Luoluo for drawing…”

“Uncle!”

At their feet, the always quiet Little Luoluo suddenly spoke up.

Shi Huan looked down.

Little Luoluo's small hand was being held by her mother's, and the other hand was pointing ahead.

With her little head tilted, her large eyes carefully observed the man in front of her, then she lifted her head and explained, “Huanhuan, it's uncle!”

Chu Xiuhuang hurriedly looked.

Indeed, it was.

“Is that… Xiao Yebai?” Shi Huan asked tentatively, not quite daring to believe.

After all, it was a weekday, and just yesterday Xiao Yebai had announced he became the CEO of Mo Group. He should be busy with the company these days, yet here he was alone in an artifacts shop where he normally wouldn't appear?

Chu Xiuhuang frowned as well.

Xiao Yebai was dressed in a white shirt paired with black trousers, and a tie around his neck, clearly looking like he had run out of the office.

But at the moment, he stood gazing at the shelves in front of him as if he was in a trance, or perhaps… he hadn't heard?

“Should we go say hello?” Shi Huan asked.

“Let's not,” Chu Xiuhuang wasn't keen on it.

He wasn't too fond of this Xiao Yebai to begin with.

In the past, they might have just nodded at each other, but now that the Little Princess had divorced him, there was no need even for that.

But Shi Huan said, “I feel like something is off with him?”

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

He looked at the man standing motionless in front of him, hmm, it did seem like something was off, as if he'd been hit by an immobilizing point.

“Let's go check it out,” Shi Huan urged.

Chu Xiuhuang had no choice but to go over.

“Hey!”

Xiao Yebai gave no reaction.

“Hey! Xiao Yebai!”

Still no reaction.

Damn!

Chu Xiuhuang, with his quick temper, directly bumped him hard with his arm, “Has becoming the chairman caused you to lose your hearing?”

Xiao Yebai jolted as if waking from a reverie, then turned to look at them.

His hair was slightly disheveled, his eyes bloodshot, and his whole demeanor seemed out of sorts.

Shi Huan looked at him with some concern, “President Xiao, are you alright?”

Chu Xiuhuang, on the other hand, raised an eyebrow at the shelves, “What's up? You here to buy couples' mugs?”

The salesgirl nearby, who had been following him for some time, had kept her distance because of Xiao Yebai's cold demeanor; not daring to greet him. But now, seeing a friend approach, she quickly spoke enthusiastically, “Sir, which mug do you like? Or what kind of mug are you looking to buy? If it's for your girlfriend, I recommend these cartoon couples' mugs… ”
Before she could finish, Xiao Yebai turned and walked away.

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

The salesgirl also: “…”

Not until the man's cold and erect silhouette had left did the salesgirl pout, “Really, he looks for so long without buying anything!”

If it wasn't for his handsome looks, expensive clothing, and the branded watch on his wrist…

Honestly, she would have thought something was mentally wrong with him.

Shi Huan's frown deepened, “Is he alright?”

Chu Xiuhuang counter-questioned, “What could be wrong with him?”

Shi Huan said, “I just feel like something isn't quite right with him. Could it be that he's especially heartbroken now that Weiyi is gone? Did they maybe buy something together here in the past…?”

“Pfft!” Chu Xiuhuang couldn't help but laugh out loud, wrapping his arm around his wife's slender waist, “Come on, wife. Anyone might be heartbroken, but not him!”

“Why not?” Shi Huan was puzzled. “After all, they were a married couple, and childhood sweethearts at that. They've been together for 10 years, with such a deep connection. Not to mention Weiyi left while carrying his child…”

“Enough,” Chu Xiuhuang dismissed contemptuously, “Even when they were married, Xiao Yebai had plenty of rumors about him. He even appeared in newspapers with Zhou Yunong, something about a hotel room… Tsk tsk, he's just a scumbag. His wife was pregnant and he messed around so much that the Little Princess couldn't stand it and divorced him. Unlike your husband here, after we got our marriage certificate, look at how well-behaved I am, never even glancing at another woman!”

Shi Huan: “…”

Talking about others yet managing to compliment himself, huh.

But remembering the lost and hopeless look on Xiao Yebai's face just now, Shi Huan suddenly sighed, “Actually, I can somewhat understand Weiyi.”

“Oh?” Chu Xiuhuang looked at her with interest.

Shi Huan explained earnestly, “I think Weiyi has a very proud nature. She must have been hit hard by the revelation that she wasn't the daughter of the Mo Family. But then, Grandfather Mo left all his fortune to her, and not a penny to President Xiao. All along, Grandfather Mo didn't know President Xiao was in fact his biological grandson, so he had deep prejudices against him, including all the nasty things outsiders used to say about President Xiao… Weiyi must have felt she owed him, and perhaps even thought her presence was the reason he's faced so much hardship for all these years. Maybe she thought…”

“Alright, alright,” Chu Xiuhuang had no patience for such talk, “What big man is so fragile? Does it matter that much whether or not one is biologically related to the Mo Family? Besides, once they married, they became family. Does it make a difference if one is born into it or not?”

“Of course it does,” Shi Huan analyzed logically, “Ever since President Xiao entered the Mo Family, he's been labeled as the Mo Family's adopted son. Later, he was accused of climbing the ranks through a woman, being called a soft rice man, modern parasite… Do you think a man who's been called such names for 10 years wouldn't be affected? Even if he doesn't show it on the outside, he must be uncomfortable inside.”

“Uncomfortable?” Chu Xiuhuang sneered, “I think he's pretty comfortable. Every time I see him, he acts all high and mighty, like he's too good for everyone.”

“That's because you don't understand him. Weiyi understands President Xiao's character better than any of us. Psychology also says that people who are insecure appear more arrogant on the surface. They act haughty and hide their…”

“Fine, fine,” Chu Xiuhuang didn't want to have a disagreement with his wife over irrelevant people.

He suddenly picked up two pink couple's mugs, “Never mind other people, I want to buy these. Will you agree?”

Shi Huan: “…”

In the end, the two of them carried several large shopping bags back to the car.

In the back seat, Little Luoluo sat obediently in her child safety seat, clutching a huge lollipop in her hand.

“Luoluo, are you feeling hungry?” Shi Huan asked.

Little Luoluo shook her head, “Not really.”

Shi Huan felt relieved, “Then let's head home for dinner.”

Chu Xiuhuang asked, “Shall we call Aunt Xu to get the meal ready…”

“No need. Little Luoluo isn't very hungry; I'll have time to cook when we get back.”

Little Luoluo immediately cheered, “I want the red-braised pork that Huanhuan cooks! Red-braised pork!”

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

This little foodie!

She's just like her old man!

The black Cayenne drove smoothly on the way home.

Three months had passed since they got their marriage certificate, and Chu Xiuhuang found himself accustomed to this kind of married life.

He went to bed early and got up early every day, living a regular and simple life.

When Little Luoluo went to school, aside from taking the child to and from school daily, he spent the rest of his time with Shi Huan.

The two of them would watch dramas, movies, read books at home, or discuss the company's matters.

And regularly visited the hospital for check-ups…

On holidays, they would take Little Luoluo to various family activities or explore Nancheng and nearby areas.

In short, he felt this kind of married life was really nice, except…

Chu Xiuhuang glanced at the rearview mirror.

The weather was hot, and Little Luoluo was dressed in a pink polka dot dress, her hair tied up in two little buns. The lollipop was almost bigger than her face, her tender hands clutching it, licking it while looking out the window.

“Luoluo,” Chu Xiuhuang suddenly spoke up.

In the back seat, Little Luoluo heard him and turned around, “Hmm?”

“My good girl, call me daddy and let me hear it,” Chu Xiuhuang said indulgently.

Shi Huan: “…”

Little Luoluo also: “…”

Pouting her little mouth, she then looked toward Shi Huan.

“Alright, don't pressure her,” Shi Huan immediately said.

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

So, Little Luoluo turned back to gaze out the window, swinging her short little legs merrily.

Chu Xiuhuang gripped the steering wheel tighter.

He realized it now.

Despite looking meek and compliant, this little girl was quite clever.

She wasn't used to calling him “daddy,” so she would always look at Shi Huan with pleading eyes.

She knew Shi Huan adored her and would listen to anything she wanted, so every time he tried to get her to call him “daddy,” Shi Huan would intervene, telling him not to push the child…

Like this, three months had gone by since they got their marriage certificate, and Little Luoluo hadn't called him “daddy” even once…

If this situation continued for too long, Chu Xiuhuang felt something was amiss.

Was it because he wasn't good to Luoluo?

And after all, they had been living together as a family of three for four months now; it was only reasonable, both emotionally and logically, that she should start calling him “daddy.”

**
30 minutes later, the car stopped in the villa's garage.

Once they got out, Chu Xiuhuang walked around to the back, opening the door.

As he helped unfasten the safety belt, the little girl immediately stretched out her hands, asking for a hug out of habit.

However, Chu Xiuhuang said softly, “Call daddy, and if you call me daddy, I'll hug you. If not, I won't.”

Little Luoluo: “…”

Her small hands suddenly felt awkward with nowhere to go.

That's when Shi Huan came over, “Why hasn't Luoluo gotten out of the car yet?”

Little Luoluo immediately pouted and looked at her, “Huanhuan.”

“What's wrong?”

Shi Huan moved to come over but was blocked by Chu Xiuhuang, “Go on, Luoluo, call daddy, and daddy will let you ride the big horse right away!”

Ride a big horse!

Little Luoluo's eyes lit up.

Her favorite thing to do was ride a big horse, but Chu Xiuhuang had only let her ride one once, and that was after Shi Huan had asked for it.

“Be good,” Chu Xiuhuang cajoled, “If you call me 'Daddy,' I'll let Luoluo ride a big horse, okay?”

Little Luoluo was pursing her lips, undecided…
“What are you doing?” Shi Huan had already heard them; she furrowed her brow, “Haven't I told you not to pressure the child? It's best to let these things happen naturally. She'll call you 'Daddy' when she gets used to it…”
“It's been four months. Hasn't she gotten used to it yet?” Chu Xiuhuang was somewhat unhappy.

“She's not even six years old yet. She doesn't quite understand these complicated matters. If you don't explain it clearly, it's normal for a child not to call you 'Daddy'…” Shi Huan said.

“Then explain it clearly to her.”

Shi Huan: “…”
How to explain?

Tell her that her mom is actually a bad woman?

Tell her that her dad is a fake father?

That she is not their biological daughter?

Actually, she doesn't even have any memory of that period five years ago…
“Forget it, forget it.” Chu Xiuhuang reached out his hand, “Come here, let Daddy hold you.”

Shi Huan was startled.

Little Luoluo obediently wrapped her arms around his neck.

Chu Xiuhuang closed the car door and walked over to Shi Huan, lowering his head and saying in a pressed voice, “If she won't call me Daddy, then you call me 'Hubby' instead.”

Shi Huan was awkward: “…”
“Will you call me or not?”

Shi Huan said, “We are outside, can you not cause a scene…”
“Is that so? Then when we get home, you call me 'Hubby,' and tonight we'll take care of business…”
Shi Huan immediately turned around and walked away.

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”
This woman!

Has she gotten too comfortable with him?

But then…
“Wife.” Chu Xiuhuang shamelessly spoke up, “Give me the bags.”

Shi Huan stopped in her tracks. Chu Xiuhuang walked up with Luoluo in his arms and took all the shopping bags from her, leaving her with only a small one.

“Let's go.” Chu Xiuhuang resigned himself with a sigh, “I really owe it to you mother and daughter!”

Shi Huan: “…”
She stood there, just watching the man's tall and straight figure.

Holding the child effortlessly with one hand while carrying several shopping bags in the other, his lean arm was strong, and a faint vein popped up on his wrist…

Under the sun, there was an indescribable sexy charm.

Suddenly, Shi Huan walked over and put her hand on his arm.

Chu Xiuhuang was taken aback.

By the time he looked down, Shi Huan had lowered her head and said in a low voice, “Tonight… let Luoluo sleep by herself.”

At first, Chu Xiuhuang didn't catch on.

But when he noticed Shi Huan's ears slowly turning red…

“Wife, are you serious?” Chu Xiuhuang stopped in his tracks, his gaze intense, and even a slight tremble in his voice.

Was he finally about to reap the rewards?

Fuck!

They had been married for three months, and he had never seen a husband as miserable as himself; he still slept with their little 'light bulb' between them every night, only managing to kiss and caress without ever breaking through the defenses.

On top of that…

He had boastfully claimed to his buddies that he had hit a home run long ago…

Shi Huan quickly looked up at him, then lowered her head again, “Let's go, it's too sunny.”

After speaking, she took the lead and walked ahead.

Chu Xiuhuang hurriedly followed, unable to suppress the smile tugging at his lips.

Shi Huan initially didn't think much of it, but when she looked up and saw his deeply fragrant, intense, and longing gaze…

It was like the Big Bad Wolf staring at the little white rabbit delivered right in front of him…

Suddenly, Shi Huan had some regrets…

Had she gone crazy? She actually said those words just now…

So they returned to the villa awkwardly.

When they entered through the main gate, they discovered two pairs of women's high heels at the foyer.

“Who's here?” Chu Xiuhuang immediately frowned.

Shi Huan looked inside.

The hourly maid, Aunt Xu, already walked out from the living room, “Sir, Madam, there are visitors at home.”

Her voice had hardly faded.

“Huanhuan and Axui have returned.”

It was Qian Yulin's voice.

She emerged from the living room, all dressed up, with a smile on her face that was clearly ingratiating.

“Mom, how did you come over?” Shi Huan was somewhat surprised.

Because of the previous unpleasantness and the fact that Chu Xiuhuang was the kind of man who could be utterly ruthless with his kin.

Consequently, during these past months, the old Madam Shi had never visited, and even though Qian Yulin often kept in touch with Shi Huan privately and knew the address, she also had never come over.

Now, her sudden visit without prior notice, truthfully, gave Shi Huan a somewhat bad premonition.

Qian Yulin explained, “Huanhuan, your sister is back.”

Shi Huan blinked.

Sister?

A series of light footsteps came over.

Shi Qingge was wearing the house slippers provided for guests, dressed in a well-tailored pink dress, and her hair styled exquisitely. Her stunning features were adorned with charming makeup.

She bore a resemblance to Shi Huan, but her facial features were more strikingly prominent, alluding to a more glamorous style of beauty.

She first looked toward Chu Xiuhuang, her red lips slowly curving into a sweet, tender smile, “Axui, long time no see.”

Chu Xiuhuang narrowed his eyes, but did not speak.

Shi Qingge didn't mind, and turned her gaze to Shi Huan.

A flash of surprise passed through her eyes, then swiftly returned to a smile, “Huanhuan, long time no see.”

“…Sis,” Shi Huan called out somewhat stiffly.

Qian Yulin smiled and said, “Qingge, don't you think Huanhuan has changed a lot since you last saw her? It must have almost been five years since you sisters last met, right?”

Shi Qingge nodded.

It was more than just a big change.

When she left those years ago, Shi Huan was just an unremarkable high school student who, because she had been lost since she was small and disliked by her grandmother even after being found in the orphanage, was very self-conscious and introverted. Every time she looked at someone, it was with timid eyes, like a little stray cat… After that incident happened, her self-consciousness only increased, and she would wear big black-framed glasses every day to hide her features.

But now…

Shi Qingge felt a subtle emotion.

Was it because of Chu Xiuhuang's involvement?

Now, whether in clothing, makeup, or even the air about her, Shi Huan seemed completely different from before.

Since she was her sister, she naturally wasn't bad-looking to start with, and now, with her outfit, she not only had the charm of a young woman but also seemed to have a glow of confidence in her eyes and brows.

Her hair had also become a charming mid-length curl; and though she wasn't wearing much jewelry, just a fine chain around her neck…

She recognized at a glance that the necklace was a classic piece from the S Family.

As for the dress Shi Huan was wearing, it was from the new summer collection of the C Family that had been released this year.

A new piece worth over a hundred thousand RMB…

And those high heels that she had just taken off were also a limited-edition worth several hundred thousand…

Qian Yulin said with a smile, “Huanhuan, your sister came over as soon as she heard you and Axui had registered your marriage.”

As she spoke, she offered the two gift boxes in her hand, “These are gifts your sister brought back from France, one is for you and Axui, and the other is for Little Luoluo.”

Little Luoluo was curiously tilting her head, looking at both of them.

Qian Yulin hurriedly said with a smile, “Luoluo, quickly thank your Auntie.”

Little Luoluo glanced at Shi Qingge, immediately turned, and hid behind Shi Huan.

Qian Yulin: “…”

Shi Qingge also: “…”

This child!

Finally, Chu Xiuhuang spoke, “Thanks, Mom, we will accept the gifts, but I won't see you out.”

These words were tantamount to asking them to leave.

Qian Yulin felt a bit embarrassed.

Truthfully, she had not wanted to bring Qingge here, but after having heard everything, Qingge insisted on coming over and didn't even let her call Shi Huan in advance, saying she wanted to give a surprise…

She had always doted on this daughter and could simply not stop her.

She had anticipated that Chu Xiuhuang might be less than warm, but she had not expected him to be this blunt.

Her gaze involuntarily shifted to her eldest daughter, whose complexion was indeed looking somewhat displeased.

“That's true,” Qian Yulin could only force a dry laugh to defuse the tension, “It's getting late, Qingge, perhaps we should head back…”

“But I have some things to say to Huanhuan,” Shi Qingge looked at Chu Xiuhuang, a smile playing on her lips, “Axui, could you give us some time alone?”

“No.” Chu Xiuhuang didn't even glance at her, “Our family of three just got back and we're preparing for lunch.”

Shi Qingge: “…”

Her face was about to be unable to hold the embarrassment.

Fortunately, Shi Huan said, “It's hot outside, let's all come in and talk.”

Hearing this, Shi Qingge finally felt a bit relieved.

**
Once inside the living room, Chu Xiuhuang instructed, “Aunt Xu, go ahead and prepare lunch.”

Aunt Xu glanced at the guests, “Sir, are the two guests staying for lunch?”

Although she was a part-time worker, her main job was cleaning the rooms, and it was usually Shi Huan who took care of the meals thrice a day.

At most, she helped out with minor tasks.

Chu Xiuhuang and Little Luoluo especially liked the dishes made by Shi Huan; only when Shi Huan was too busy to cook, would Aunt Xu take charge.

So now that there were two guests at home, although Chu Xiuhuang didn't seem to be very hospitable, after all, it seemed they were Shi Huan's relatives from her mother's side…

Who knew Chu Xiuhuang would directly say, “No need, they'll leave after they've spoken.”

With that said, Qian Yulin was once again put in an awkward position.

Aunt Xu nodded, “Alright, I understand.”

As soon as Aunt Xu entered the kitchen, Chu Xiuhuang asked, “Luoluo, do you want to watch cartoons?”

“Yes!”

Children loved watching cartoons the most!

Little Luoluo quickly followed Chu Xiuhuang into another room.

In the living room, only the three women were left.

On the coffee table, there was a pot of flower tea, with two disposable paper cups beside it, half-filled with tea.

Shi Huan quickly left and returned.

In her hand, she held an additional cup.

After she sat down on the couch and poured herself a cup of flower tea…

Shi Qingge's eyes flickered.

So for her and her mother, they only got disposable paper cups for the guests, and Shi Huan was using… a custom-made mug, which even seemed to have a couple's cup design, with a cartoon image of Shi Huan on it…

Finger tightening slightly, Shi Qingge began, “Huanhuan, I heard from mom that you don't remember anything about what happened five years ago?”

Shi Huan glanced at Qian Yulin.

The latter quickly looked away.

“Yes.” With things having come to this point, Shi Huan saw no need to hide the truth, “I suffered a serious injury a while ago, and the doctor said I had a blood clot in my brain, which might affect my memory, so I don't remember a lot from that year.”

“No wonder.” Shi Qingge smiled and asked, “Then you definitely don't remember my affair with Axui, right?”

Qian Yulin was taken aback.

Shi Huan also frowned, “You and Axui?”

“You really don't remember?” Shi Qingge sighed, “Back then, I was dating Axui.”

Shi Huan's frown deepened in an instant.

“Did Axui not tell you about this?”

Shi Huan subconsciously explained, “I never asked.”

“It doesn't matter, we really were together, and whatever should have happened has already happened.”

Watching Shi Huan's evidently pale face, Shi Qingge's smile deepened as she moved forward in her seat, “Also, Huanhuan, don't you feel that you cannot recall at all when you were intimate with Axui?”

Shi Huan looked at her, her fingers clutching the water cup inadvertently tightening.

“Actually…” Shi Qingge slowly said, “Luoluo is my and Axui's child.”

With a “crack,”
the water cup in Shi Huan's hand fell to the ground.

The tile was hard, and the cup shattered upon impact.

Shi Qingge's gaze shifted slightly.

Qian Yulin hurried over, “Huanhuan, are you okay?”

The tea was no longer hot when it spilled on the floor, merely splashing water around.

Shi Huan, with her feet in slippers, now had the tea soaking into them. She stared at Shi Qingge, her eyes unblinking, “You're saying Luoluo is your… and Axui's child?”

“Yes.” Shi Qingge's gaze was direct, not showing a trace of guilt.

“Impossible.” Shi Huan immediately denied, “Uncle said, back then at the bar… Luoluo is the child of me and Axui…”

“Not yours and Axui's.” Shi Qingge cut her off, “The child you birthed had actually died long ago, and the man you were with wasn't Axui, but someone else. I've found that man, and if you don't believe me, I can have him come and meet you right now.”

Shi Huan's face turned ashen, “You're lying…”

“Why would I lie to you?” Shi Qingge interrupted her again, “I just think that you shouldn't be trapped by a child. I've heard all about your situation from mom over the years, and it's all my fault. If only I hadn't gone to study abroad using your name, I should have been braver back then and not run away…”

Chapter end