Volume 1 Chapter 18
Qiao Yin tilted her head, “Should we run away?”
Downstairs, Steward Zhou stood slightly bowed before the Chen couple.
“Young Master and Young Madam have some private matters to attend to. The Young Master said you may start eating without waiting for them.”
Seeing their dazed expressions, Steward Zhou continued, “The Young Master said he can meet with you separately tomorrow.”
That made sense. Even though Qiao Yin had married Wen Suhe, she had no authority over anything.
Meeting with Wen Suhe directly was the best option.
The couple hastily finished their dinner and left Shanshui Garden.
At 9 PM, Wen Suhe carried Qiao Yin downstairs for a meal.
Qiao Yin’s stomach was completely empty, and this seemed to be the heartiest meal she’d had since arriving at Shanshui Garden.
“So my Good Baby eats more after getting tired~” Wen Suhe naturally reached out and touched her lower abdomen.
Her usually flat stomach now had a slight bulge.
Wen Suhe couldn’t help imagining that Qiao Yin’s swollen belly wasn’t from overeating, but because she was carrying his child.
He wasn’t ready for a little third wheel to enter the world yet, so he had been carefully taking contraceptive measures.
Wen Suhe pinched Qiao Yin’s soft little belly, “So adorable.”
What’s adorable about it?
Wen Suhe, your preferences are so blind!
She was much more rational – a Wen Suhe with a belly definitely wouldn’t be cute.
Qiao Yin put down her soup bowl, “Eating this much at night will make me gain weight tomorrow.”
Wen Suhe pinched her belly again, “Then your husband will work a bit harder and exercise with you again.”
Qiao Yin instantly froze. Play was play, jokes were jokes, but don’t joke about nighttime exercise.
They had just finished their “battle” and he wanted to go again? Was he part golden retriever?
Qiao Yin repeatedly refused, “No, I’ll just take a walk.”
At 9:30, the couple walked hand in hand in the courtyard.
As they strolled, they stopped before the newly transplanted rose bushes.
Qiao Yin couldn’t help asking, “These aren’t from Professor Gu’s house, are they?”
“No.”
Her worries had been unnecessary after all.
Wen Suhe wasn’t that crazy.
“Shall we keep walking?”
Qiao Yin shook her head.
Wen Suhe wrapped his arm around her waist, “If my Good Baby still wants to keep walking, I’d have to question whether I worked hard enough during those hours earlier.Qiao Yin: _(:зゝ∠)_
How much harder could he have worked? Her waist was already sore.
Qiao Yin leaned against him coquettishly, her voice soft and sweet, “Husband, you worked plenty hard. I’m so tired, could you carry me upstairs to sleep?”
“What position does my Good Baby prefer?”
“Princess carry~”
Wen Suhe demonstrated maximum boyfriend strength, easily picking her up in a princess carry.
Qiao Yin rested against Wen Suhe’s chest. She wanted to go out tomorrow.
Her fake ID had been ready for a while now, but she hadn’t picked it up yet.
How could she get Wen Suhe to let her go out?
Forget it, she’d think about it tomorrow.
When Wen Suhe left the next day, Qiao Yin was still asleep.
Wen Suhe kissed Qiao Yin’s face repeatedly before reluctantly leaving.
At 9 AM, Qiao Zhongjie waited for Wen Suhe in the reception room.
He hadn’t had the chance to properly talk with Wen Suhe yesterday. After all, Wen Suhe was his son-in-law.
If he wanted business, surely Wen Suhe wouldn’t refuse?
After waiting for half an hour with no sign of Wen Suhe, Qiao Zhongjie opened the door and paced around the hallway.
“Mr. Qiao.”
Zhou Shuo stood before Qiao Zhongjie, “Please don’t wander around. This involves company secrets. The President will see you shortly.”
Zhou Shuo was Wen Suhe’s assistant and Steward Zhou’s son – what would have been called a “house-born servant” in ancient times, the absolutely loyal kind.
Zhou Shuo’s words basically represented Wen Suhe’s intentions.
“I’m just looking around, definitely not stealing commercial secrets. Your President Wen is my son-in-law! Understand?” Qiao Zhongjie’s words were defiant, but his body obediently returned to the reception room.
This time he waited even longer.
It wasn’t until 11:30 AM that Wen Suhe finally arrived.
“Suhe!”
Qiao Zhongjie beamed with a sycophantic smile as he greeted him warmly.
“I have a client appointment at noon, so let’s be direct.” Wen Suhe sat opposite Qiao Zhongjie. “I’ll help with the matchmaking matter. She wasn’t very happy living with the Qiao Family before and doesn’t want to see you. If there’s nothing important, I hope you won’t disturb her. Next time, I might have to turn you away at the door.”
“We just missed her, that’s why we visited.” Qiao Zhongjie naturally wouldn’t admit they only went because they needed something.
“Son-in-law, I came today for another matter. When do you have time to visit our Qiao Family factory? It’s clean and sanitary. If you think it’s suitable, I’d like to discuss cooperation.”
Even though Wen Suhe was his son-in-law, Qiao Zhongjie still felt somewhat intimidated facing him.
When Wen Suhe’s cool, indifferent gaze swept over him, Qiao Zhongjie swallowed hard, “If you can’t visit, we can just sign the contract directly.”
What kind of fantasy was he living in?
“The Wen Family has its own factories. We can’t cooperate in this area.” Wen Suhe stood up directly. “Out of respect for Qiao Yin, I’ll call you father. I thought when I gave the betrothal gifts, Dad should have understood that your father-daughter relationship was basically over.”
Wen Suhe never showed mercy in his dealings.
Except when it came to Qiao Yin.
Originally, he had considered that Qiao Yin was young and might still cherish family ties, which was why he hadn’t been more decisive.
Now it seemed the Qiao Family indeed had no love for her, always treating her as merchandise to be sold at the right price.
“What do you mean by that? I gave my daughter to you in marriage, I didn’t sell her to you.”
“Didn’t you?” Wen Suhe sneered coldly. “My Good Baby certainly doesn’t think so.”
In Qiao Yin’s eyes, it was exactly that.
Wen Suhe turned to leave: “Zhou Shuo, see Mr. Qiao out.”
Furious, Qiao Zhongjie grumbled the entire way out.
Wen Suhe had planned this all along – he deliberately deleted their Green Chat App from Qiao Yin’s phone!
Preventing them from contacting Qiao Yin.
Terrifying!
Absolutely terrifying!
Would he ever be able to see Qiao Yin again?
After lunch, just as Qiao Yin was wondering how to find an excuse to go out, she received a message.
It said the car ordered for her had arrived.
Qiao Yin directly forwarded the chat history to Wen Suhe.
[Qiao Yin: Husband, husband~ It’s a gift from mother-in-law, I can’t refuse it, right~]
[Wen Suhe: Go ahead.]
Yes!
Qiao Yin forwarded the chat history to Deng Xuan too, then waited at the entrance.
Mother-in-law was right – not knowing how to drive was a major obstacle to escaping.
Women who could drive were so cool!
Qiao Yin asked curiously, “Sister Xuan, how long did it take you to get your driver’s license?”
“Less than two months.”
So cool!
Extremely cool!
She could get a license in less than two months.
She would be a senior next semester with plenty of free time.
She really wanted to get a driver’s license.
How could she convince Wen Suhe? Waiting online, very urgent.
Should she try seducing Wen Suhe tonight?
He was already so capable without her seduction – if she took the initiative, Wen Suhe would definitely go even crazier.
The car Su Zengrou gave Qiao Yin was a Porsche in icy berry pink.
The car was beautiful, but she didn’t have a driver’s license!
She came in one car, but would return with two vehicles.
“Sister Xuan, why don’t you drive back first, then have the family driver come pick me up later?”
Deng Xuan expressionlessly refused, “I’ll call for the driver to come now.”
Then how would she have any private space!
“You go back first. I’ll bring my daughter-in-law home.” Su Zengrou pulled Qiao Yin into the car.
Deng Xuan hesitated, “Madam, the Young Master…”
“I’ll take responsibility for anything that happens.”
Su Zengrou forcefully closed the car door, and Qiao Yin excitedly fastened her seatbelt.
Confirming that Deng Xuan hadn’t followed them, Qiao Yin smiled and tilted her head, “Should we run away?”