Without anyone to tease, Cheng Zhili felt bored and immediately asked Fu family’s driver, Lei Ming, to take him to Feng Xia Li.
“Thank you, Uncle Ming.”
Upon arrival, Cheng Zhili promptly thanked Lei Ming.
Although Uncle Ming was just a driver, he had been with the Fu family for a long time. It was said that he used to drive Fu Zheng to work and had stayed with the family even after reaching retirement age. Therefore, Cheng Zhili treated him with respect.
Lei Ming, being a trusted confidant of Fu Zheng, was aware of Cheng Zhili’s pregnancy. He smiled kindly and then said with concern, “Young Madam, I’ve heard Feng Xia Li can be a bit chaotic. Perhaps you should bring a bodyguard next time?”
Cheng Zhili accepted his goodwill, “Alright, I will next time.” He actually wanted to complain about being called “Young Madam.” After all, he was a man, wasn’t he?
“I’ll wait here for you to return. If anything happens, please call me,” Uncle Ming earnestly advised.
“Alright, thank you, Uncle Ming.”
Cheng Zhili got out of the car and headed straight for the nearby Gambling Stone Shop. After using his clairvoyance ability three times without any success, he went to his usual spot to find the wood carving vendor.
The vendor’s business was still not doing well. When Cheng Zhili approached, the vendor was slowly carving a piece of wood, his face still dirty, but his eyes bright. The only difference was a stray dog lying at his feet, its front left leg wrapped in a bandage.
Just as Cheng Zhili was about to walk over, Reinhardt suddenly said, “Cheng’er, I sense malice directed at you.”
“At me?” Cheng Zhili couldn’t recall having any enemies in Feng Xia Li. He thought for a moment, then laughed, “Cheng Wenbin is quick to act. It seems he’s been having me followed all along~” With that, he turned and entered a narrow alley where sunlight couldn’t reach.
He didn’t want the wood carving vendor’s identity to be discovered by Cheng Wenbin just yet.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered the alley, seven or eight men with fierce looks followed him in.
Cheng Zhili casually put his hands in his pockets and looked at them leisurely, “What’s up?”
“Tsk tsk, even prettier than those young masters at the clubs. We’re really in luck today!” sneered the bald leader.
The others immediately burst into laughter.
“Oh?” Cheng Zhili’s expression remained indifferent. He had a pretty good idea of Cheng Wenbin’s plan. With a sarcastic smile, he mused, “This doesn’t quite seem like Cheng Wenbin’s style. Could it be Zheng Xue? She probably can’t wait for me to fall from grace.”
They didn’t respond, instead quickly surrounding Cheng Zhili.
Cheng Zhili had no interest in communicating with these lackeys, “Reinhardt, I’d like to hear them explain the Cheng family’s plan themselves.”
“No problem.” Reinhardt snapped his fingers, and the henchmen surrounding Cheng Zhili instantly collapsed, leaving only the bald leader standing, though his eyes were vacant and his mind blank. Reinhardt said, “I’ve hypnotized him. Go ahead and ask.”
“What are you planning to do?” Cheng Zhili asked.
The bald man replied dully, “Capture Cheng Zhili, take compromising photos, then post videos online…”
“As expected.” Cheng Zhili sneered.
“What do you plan to do?” Reinhardt asked leisurely, his demon tail swaying.
“Turn the tables on them. What do you think?” Cheng Zhili grinned, his eyes sparkling.
*
The business meeting continued, with Fu Laiying attentively listening as his sales manager skillfully negotiated with the other company. Suddenly, his phone vibrated. He frowned slightly and took it out, surprised to see Cheng Zhili calling.
He remembered that Cheng Zhili was supposed to be shopping in Feng Xia Li at this time…
After a moment’s thought, he stood up, “Excuse me, I need to take this call.” He then turned and walked into the adjoining lounge, pressing the “answer” button, ready to inquire. But a strange man’s voice came through the phone—
“Boss, we’ve got him. Where should we take him?”
Fu Laiying’s expression hardened.
What?
Who was captured?
Then Cheng Zhili’s voice came through, “Are you kidnapping me for money? I can pay my own ransom…”
“Shut up!”
Fu Laiying heard the sharp sound of a slap, as if it landed directly on his heart.
The proud Cheng Zhili had been kidnapped? And even slapped? He had never laid a hand on Cheng Zhili!
Then another unfamiliar voice said, “Just find a nearby motel, take photos and videos with a phone. This is the wife of the Fu family’s eldest son, haha, we’re in luck today, everyone gets a taste!”
Fu Laiying clenched his fists tightly, his face dark as coal.
Very well, knowing it’s his wife and still daring to act, some people clearly have a death wish!
“Boss, there’s a Bai Ri Ke Zhan up ahead.”
“Let’s use that one. Old Three, go get a room.”
Fu Laiying quickly turned and opened the lounge door, his gaze fierce, “Get Su Meng to see me!”
*
Fifteen minutes later.
Inside a double room at Bai Ri Ke Zhan.
“I’m the boss, so I go first!”
“But boss, we agreed whoever caught him first goes first!”
“I’m the boss, you all listen to me! If you don’t want to stick with me, then—”
“Bang!” The door suddenly burst open, and a group of black-clad bodyguards stormed in, quickly subduing the bickering thugs.
“Ah!” Screams echoed continuously.
Meanwhile, Fu Laiying rushed into the room. As soon as he entered, he saw Cheng Zhili tied to the bed, unable to move, but fortunately, his clothes were still intact. Fu Laiying breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to untie him, lifting him up, “Are you alright?”
Cheng Zhili shook his head, silently wrapping his arms around Fu Laiying’s neck.
Fu Laiying assumed Cheng Zhili was scared and couldn’t help but soften. Then he turned to Su Meng, the leader, and said, “Find out who’s bold enough to challenge the Fu family!” Though he spoke, he already had a hunch. The thought made his mood even heavier.
“Yes.” Su Meng nodded.
As the Fu family’s dedicated bodyguard, Su Meng had always been responsible for Fu Laiying’s safety. He was a former special forces soldier who, after retiring, started a security company with his brothers, with the Fu family as their biggest client. The client’s orders were naturally to be followed.
Fu Laiying was still unsatisfied, “Get me the information quickly, and after interrogating them, hand them over to the police. I want them to rot in jail!”
“Yes.” Su Meng nodded respectfully.
Fu Laiying nodded, then said, “Handle things here. I’ll take Cheng Zhili home first.”
“Yes.”
And so, Fu Laiying left with Cheng Zhili in his arms.
Cheng Zhili hadn’t spoken a word the entire time, as if truly frightened. He buried his face in Fu Laiying’s chest, a playful smile slowly curving his lips.
A few minutes later.
Inside Fu Laiying’s car.
Lei Ming looked at Cheng Zhili, who had been carried over, and asked Fu Laiying with concern, “Young Master, is Young Madam alright?”
“Don’t worry, Uncle Ming. The group had an internal conflict, so Zhili is unharmed. But just in case, we’ll go to the hospital for a check-up.” Fu Laiying said as he settled Cheng Zhili into the car.
“Understood, I’ll take you to the hospital right away.” Lei Ming said, preparing to start the car.
Cheng Zhili suddenly lifted his head, “No hospital.”
Fu Laiying frowned, considering that Cheng Zhili had just been through a scare, he patiently reassured him, “Don’t be stubborn.”
“No hospital!” Cheng Zhili repeated.
Fu Laiying looked down, puzzled.
Cheng Zhili’s lips were tightly pressed, his whole demeanor resistant.
Fu Laiying paused, then seemingly understanding something, relented, “How about having Old Qi come to the house for a check-up?”
Cheng Zhili’s expression relaxed, “Alright.”
Fu Laiying instructed Lei Ming to drive home, while gently ruffling Cheng Zhili’s hair, asking, “Do you want to take a nap?”
Cheng Zhili blinked.
Wow, a bit of tenderness.
He grinned, “Are you worried about me?”
“You’re my wife now,” Fu Laiying replied matter-of-factly.
“So marriage comes with privileges, huh?” Cheng Zhili sat on his lap, eyes curved with amusement, “Then I want kisses, hugs, and to be lifted high, and you have to initiate.”
“Don’t move around in the car,” Fu Laiying said in a low voice, frowning.
He felt foolish for thinking Cheng Zhili would be scared! Clearly, he was unaffected and as lively as ever!
“It’s called romance,” Cheng Zhili said, sitting up and wrapping his arms around Fu Laiying’s neck, leaning down for a kiss.
Their lips and teeth entwined.
Fu Laiying instinctively wanted to push him away, but the car was cramped, and Cheng Zhili was pregnant…
After the kiss, Cheng Zhili licked his lips, chuckling, “Men really are creatures of the lower body…”
Fu Laiying blushed furiously.
He had to admit, the kiss had stirred him.
“Do you want to? You do, right? Let’s do it?” Cheng Zhili whispered in his ear.
Fu Laiying stiffened, pushing his face away, “Stay away from me!”
“Oh, how heartless, you just said you’d take responsibility for your wife,” Cheng Zhili teased.
“Is that the same thing?” Fu Laiying glared at him.
How could someone be so shameless!
“Of course~” Cheng Zhili teased, “We’re married, right? If the wife has needs, shouldn’t the husband fulfill them?”
Fu Laiying was at a loss for words.
“Haha, speechless?” Cheng Zhili found he loved seeing Fu Laiying rendered speechless by his teasing.
“I don’t want to talk to you,” Fu Laiying turned his head, rubbing his forehead.
“Why?” Cheng Zhili blinked innocently, his hand already slipping under Fu Laiying’s shirt, touching the warm skin, “So warm.”
Fu Laiying shivered, grabbing his wrist, “No!”
Cheng Zhili blinked his big, innocent eyes, “I’m cold, just warming up. What were you thinking?”
Fu Laiying: …
“Haha~ human pillow~” Cheng Zhili hugged Fu Laiying like a bear, leaning on his shoulder, his soft hair occasionally brushing against Fu Laiying’s chin.
Fu Laiying said nothing.
The car suddenly fell silent.
Lei Ming, taking advantage of a red light, sneaked a glance in the rearview mirror, seeing Young Madam cuddled up to Young Master, fast asleep. Young Master, like a marionette, awkwardly held him, eyes looking out the window. But Lei Ming noticed that Young Master’s lips were curved.
Such a loving couple!
Lei Ming smiled with satisfaction.