11 – Holding Hands Today, Kissing Tomorrow, Isn’t It Time to Share a Room the Day After?
After dinner, Ye Zhuohuai drove Chi Mi home.
He drove very slowly on the way, wanting to spend a little more time with his wife.
For a typical couple’s date, they should have gone to see a movie, but Chi Mi said her parents were waiting for her at home to report back, so tonight he could only take her home first.
Music played in the car, preventing it from being too quiet and awkward.
“Greetings abroad are quite open—hugging, kissing cheeks. Have you ever greeted anyone like that?” Ye Zhuohuai felt like he was going crazy.
He wanted to know everything about Chi Mi.
Especially the things that had happened to her in the past.
Even though he hadn’t known her back then, he was already starting to feel jealous.
“No, I told you I have a cleanliness obsession.” Chi Mi glanced at the scenery passing by outside the window. “Young Master Ye, is your car out of gas?”
Even the bicycle next to them had overtaken them!
Is this luxury car fake?
Ye Zhuohuai was quite happy a moment ago—his wife hadn’t been touched by random people—but the next moment, “Young Master Ye”?
They were together now. What couple addresses each other like that?
“What did you call me?” Ye Zhuohuai narrowed his eyes. “Young Master Ye?”
“What should I call you then?”
“Anything is fine, but don’t you think ‘Young Master Ye’ sounds the same as when others say it? How does that show the intimacy between us? Chi Mi, you should be more aware. You’re my girlfriend now, my wife.” Ye Zhuohuai angrily stepped on the accelerator.
Finally, the speed picked up.
“Ye Zhuohuai.” Chi Mi called him by his name. “How about this?”
“Not intimate enough.”
“Give me some time to mentally prepare. I’ll give you an answer tomorrow.” Chi Mi just hoped this journey would end quickly.
“Fine.”
Ye Zhuohuai wasn’t in a hurry to push her.
The car with the license plate “Five Sevens” stopped at the entrance of the Chi family villa.
Ye Zhuohuai leaned back lazily, turned on the interior light, took out a wet wipe, and slowly wiped his hands, his light gaze fixed intently on Chi Mi.
Chi Mi was about to get out of the car but found the door locked. Turning her head, she noticed his actions.
Oh.
Ye Zhuohuai wanted to hold hands.
“I’ll wipe mine too.”
“I don’t mind you, but you mind me.” Ye Zhuohuai finished wiping his hands and showed them to her. “Clean? I’ve never held a girl’s hand before. You’re the first.”
“What if you’re not the first? What then?” Chi Mi smiled.
Ye Zhuohuai’s excited heart felt like it had been doused with cold water in public. “Didn’t you say you never held hands with Yang Siquan?”
“My brother.”
Oh, that spendthrift.
Better not mention him.
“Don’t hold his hand anymore. If you want to hold hands, come hold mine.” Ye Zhuohuai stretched out his hand. “Your brother isn’t a child anymore. Men and women should keep their distance. Brothers should avoid their sisters when they grow up. Do you understand…”
“Mhm.”
“Give me your hand! Are you going to hold it or not?” Ye Zhuohuai wiggled his fingers. “I just want to hold your hand, and you’re hesitating. Think about how much money I’m going to give you tomorrow. Isn’t it worth holding my hand?”
Chi Mi felt like Ye Zhuohuai was about to die of grievance, both arrogant and pitiful.
Chi Mi placed her hand in his palm, and Ye Zhuohuai immediately grasped it.
His palm was so warm, his fingertips rougher than hers. The young master probably had many hobbies and did a lot of sports.
Ye Zhuohuai’s heart was racing, his hands trembling, and his eyes were even fixed in a daze.Well, the woman he fell in love with at first sight was indeed perfect in every way. Her hands were not only beautiful—pale, slender, soft, and smooth—but also…
Hmm—
So pleasant to touch.
So soft.
Even her wrist bones were so lovely.
If only she were wearing their wedding ring on that finger, it would be even more perfect.
Sooner or later, he would slip a beautiful diamond ring onto her finger.
Five minutes later, Chi Mi felt her limbs were about to go stiff. “Are you done yet?”
“Just a moment.”
Ye Zhuohuai took out his phone and snapped a few photos. “Send me some of your pictures too.”
“I don’t have any photos.”
“Then I’ll take some first. I can look at you when I miss you.”
Chi Mi: “…”
Hadn’t they only been together for about three hours?
Was he already going to miss her when he went home tonight?
What was there to miss about her?
“I’ll send them to you.” Chi Mi pulled her hand back. “You should head back now. See you tomorrow.”
“You have to miss me!” Ye Zhuohuai watched her get out of the car, wanting to grab her clothes and drag her back.
No rush.
Their feelings weren’t deep enough yet. He could be bolder later.
When it came to dating, couples could afford to be a little more playful.
“I will.” Chi Mi said the word coldly and closed his car door.
Ye Zhuohuai watched Chi Mi’s retreating figure. This woman didn’t seem the least bit reluctant to leave!
She didn’t even look back.
When Chi Mi returned home, Chi’s Father and Chi’s Mother rushed over, asking her what exactly was going on.
But Chi Mi’s gaze fell on Chi An, who had an ice pack pressed to his face. “You went and got into a fight? Your wings have grown strong, haven’t they? You’ve really learned some skills.”
Chi Mi walked up to him. “Oh, the injuries look pretty serious. Someone really went all out. Who was it that beat our little Master Chi An like this? Hmm, not bad. They’ve got a bright future.”
Chi An stood up. “Are you marrying Ye Zhuohuai?”
“Who told you that?”
“Mom and Dad told me everything! You were on a date with Ye Zhuohuai tonight! Was it him that night too?” Chi An tossed the ice pack aside. “Sis, you’ve been abroad all this time, so you don’t know. Ye Zhuohuai has a terrible temper. He’s the typical spoiled second-generation heir—hot-tempered, not someone to mess with. He’ll argue with anyone, even ghosts. He’s not a good match for you!”
“He’s rich. The wealthiest in An City, rolling in money.” Chi Mi stared at the injuries on his face. “I heard his family really owns mines and oil fields.”
All of this was from what Xing Chun had said. She didn’t know much about Ye Zhuohuai herself.
From their two brief encounters, Ye Zhuohuai did seem incredibly arrogant, narcissistic, and full of himself.
But he was handsome!
“Sis!”
“Why are you shouting?” Chi Mi picked up the ice pack and pressed it to his face. “You’re meeting him at the company tomorrow. Looking like this will embarrass me.”
“Do I even have any face left? I’ve already lost it all…” Chi An lowered his head, his tone softening. “Sis, Ye Zhuohuai will bully you.”
“That’s only fair. He’s spending so much money; how can he not expect something in return? Besides, he hasn’t bullied me. He just held my hand.” Chi Mi looked at him with genuine concern.
Chi An’s face was so handsome. Who on earth had laid a hand on her brother?
Chi An pouted and said, “Today it’s holding hands, tomorrow it’ll be kissing, and the day after, won’t it be the wedding night!”
“If you can find a second person willing to invest, I’ll break up with him immediately.” Chi Mi stared at him. “But you can’t find one, so what more do you have to say?”Chi An felt even more guilty. “Tang Zhan said he wants to be my brother-in-law. Although he’s a bit younger and not as wealthy as the Ye family, I think if he ever dares to bully you in the future, I’ll dare to fight him!”
“What if Ye Zhuohuai bullies me? You wouldn’t dare to fight him? Can’t you beat him?”
“I dare, but I can’t beat him. I heard he’s very skilled in fighting.” Chi An’s eyes were red and swollen, with tear stains glistening at the corners.
He really looked pitiful.
“Then why did you still dare to cause trouble? Who exactly beat you up?”
“Tang Zhan. Sister, don’t worry about me. He’s even more injured than I am.”
Chi Mi: “…”
Why?
Just because Tang Zhan wants to be his brother-in-law?
“Ye Zhuohuai and I are just dating right now, not at the stage of marriage yet.” Chi Mi pressed his shoulders. “Sit down, I’ll take care of you.”
After Chi An sat down, Chi Mi held an ice pack in one hand and a peeled egg in the other, gently rolling them over the bruised areas of his injuries.
“Sister, what if Ye Zhuohuai bullies you?” Chi An’s voice trembled with a sob.