“Darling…”
Duan Jinchi completely shed his earlier terrified expression, nestling against Song Yinxi’s neck as he whined, “I just had a nightmare, darling… You have to protect me…”
Song Yinxi was dumbfounded.
Was this… still the same Duan Jinchi she knew?
“What kind of nightmare did you have?” Song Yinxi forced herself to ask, reaching up to gently pat his cheek. “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, I’m here!”
It’s precisely because you’re here that I’m afraid!!!
That dream… felt like a prophetic one, and the more he thought about it, the more possible it seemed.
But for now, he didn’t need to worry – Song Yinxi hadn’t recovered her memories yet.
“I dreamed I was eaten by a goblin…” Duan Jinchi said pitifully, “Goblins are so vicious!”
“Goblin? I think you mean fox spirit…” Song Yinxi pushed away his furry head. “Tell me honestly, which fox spirit in your dream had you so bewitched?Duan Jinchi seemed to have no bones as he collapsed onto the bed, the slipping thin blanket pooling around his waist and revealing a patch of pale, firm skin.
Well…
Seeing such a “delicious” sight first thing in the morning – could anyone still eat breakfast?
“You!” Duan Jinchi remained completely unaware of his exposure. “The only fox spirit around me is you, darling…”
“Only the beautiful can be fox spirits, so I’ll take that as a compliment~”
As she spoke, Song Yinxi casually ran her hand over his abdominal muscles, then contentedly rolled out of bed.
The feeling of teasing her arch-rival first thing in the morning – absolutely exhilarating!
Duan Jinchi’s ears turned red as he shyly pulled the blanket higher to cover himself. “Darling, you… You female rogue!”
Emergency!
Online waiting – what to do when your amnesiac wife particularly enjoys teasing you?
“You’re my husband. If you won’t let me touch you, who do you want to touch you?” Song Yinxi pointed her finger with full authority. “Duan Jinchi, don’t let me catch you having a third party outside, or I’ll crush your balls!Duan Jinchi was scared and covered his crucial parts through the blanket, his eyes wide with terror.
Song Yinxi’s true nature was gradually revealing itself.
Her previous gentleness and affection in the hospital were all because she was sick and vulnerable, needing care, while he… was that big fool!
“Darling, that, that… mustn’t be crushed…” Duan Jinchi’s ears were red, his face was red, and his speech came in broken phrases.
This is deadly!
Absolutely deadly.
It wasn’t good if Song Yinxi recovered her memories, but it wasn’t great if she didn’t recover them either…
What kind of outrageous words were these coming from her mouth!!
So this was the real Song Yinxi!
Noon.
Song Yinxi returned to the Song family villa.
Her grandparents warmly welcomed her. “Sweetheart! We’ve missed you so much!”
“I’ve missed you too!” Song Yinxi hugged them each in turn. “Where’s Dad?”
“In the kitchen.”
Ever since Song Yinxi graduated and took over the company, Song Jingfu had focused on accompanying the four elderly relatives.
His wife passed away early, leaving him to play both father and mother roles, stretched too thin – that’s why the company had nearly gone bankrupt before.
Song Yinxi entered the kitchen and saw her father busy in an apron, clearly making her favorite dishes.
“Dad!”
Song Jingfu turned to look her over: “You’ve lost weight!”
Truly her biological father – he could tell her changes at a glance.
It wasn’t that Duan Jinchi hadn’t taken good care of her; she just hadn’t had much appetite during her hospital stay.
“Dad, then I’ll eat a lot at lunch! Stuff myself! And then take some digestive tablets!” Song Yinxi said with a beaming smile.
“According to the housekeeper, you haven’t been coming home to stay these past few days. Dad knows you’re busy with work and very career-driven, but your health is the most important! How can you stay at the company every day!” Song Jingfu didn’t overthink it at all.
Song Yinxi’s workaholic attitude was deeply ingrained.
Ever since Evergreen Group nearly went bankrupt eight years ago, she had been determined to make the company bigger and stronger, even aspiring to break into the Fortune Global 500.
Her daughter’s stubborn nature was exactly like her late mother’s. Evergreen Group was originally built through the joint efforts of the couple.
Thinking of this, Song Jingfu couldn’t help but feel somewhat dazed.
Song Yinxi had originally planned to use staying near the company as an excuse, but she didn’t expect her father to have already found one for her.
“Dad, it has been quite busy lately. How about… you accompany the elders on vacation? I’ve got the company covered, you can rest assured!” Song Yinxi vowed confidently.
“The house we rebuilt for your grandparents in their hometown is finished. We need to go back to choose furniture, and we’ll probably stay for a while,” Song Jingfu replied while busy with his tasks.
Compared to the city, the elderly simply prefer the countryside—fresh air, fresh vegetables, familiar neighbors, daily card games and walks with old friends. They’re much happier there than in the city.
Song Yinxi nodded, “Mmhmm, we’ll divide the work between us, Dad. You’re responsible for accompanying Grandpa, Grandma, and the grandparents, and I’m responsible for managing the company and earning money for you to spend!”
Song Jingfu looked at his only daughter, his eyes full of heartache: “Dad has told you many times, don’t push yourself too hard.”
“I’m not pushing myself too hard, Dad, don’t worry. I know my limits. I’m not sleeping at the company; I’m sleeping at the apartment near the company!” Song Yinxi didn’t dare mention that she had been hit by a car.
Even less did she dare say that she was currently playing a game of pretend marriage with Duan Jinchi!
She did indeed have an apartment near the company, and her father had even visited it before.
“I know my limits. I get a physical every year, and I’m very healthy. Today, eating Dad’s cooking will make me even healthier!” Song Yinxi leaned in closer, “Wow, my dad’s cooking skills are amazing. The foodie in my stomach is already awakened!”
Song Jingfu gazed at her with doting eyes, “Go wait outside, it’ll be ready soon.”
“Mmhmm!”
As soon as the food was on the table, Song Yinxi took a photo of the delicious spread and sent it to Duan Jinchi: “Hubby, do you want to come eat together?”
[Hubby: Honey, you eat more. I have a business lunch, so I won’t be able to make it.]
Sitting in his office after replying, Duan Jinchi felt his heart racing anxiously.
He didn’t know if Song Yinxi and Uncle Song had talked about him.
If they slipped up, this act would be exposed immediately.
Ahhh!
It’s fun, sure, but the thrill is real.
If he couldn’t make Song Yinxi fall in love with him before she regained her memory, he would definitely be in deep trouble once she did!
Chen Shan walked into the office and saw his boss leaning back in his chair looking utterly defeated.
What’s wrong now, my esteemed CEO!!
“CEO, lunch. We should get going,” Chen Shan reminded him.
Duan Jinchi slowly opened his eyes, his face full of despair: “I’m done for, I’m done for—”
“Did Miss Song regain her memory?”
“No, her dad came back!! They have a close father-daughter relationship; they might talk. What if, what if…” Duan Jinchi stared at his phone screen.
He had just replied to Song Yinxi’s message, and she only responded with a single “Oh.”
Just one word!
Perhaps the father and daughter were currently engaged in a heated discussion…
Duan Jinchi’s mind had already started automatically playing out a little scene:
Song Yinxi: “Dad, my husband said he has plans for lunch and won’t be coming back to eat together.”
Song Jingfu furiously: “Your husband? When did you get married? I’m your father, how come I don’t know you have a husband!! Which bastard man ran off with my precious daughter!”
Song Yinxi: “Duan Jinchi, isn’t he my husband?”
Song Jingfu: “He is NOT!!!”
Song Yinxi: “That dog man, how dare he lie to me, he’s dead! Dad, I’m going to kill him right now!”
Song Jingfu: “Good!”