Li Yanxing lowered his head to light a cigarette, let out a soft chuckle, and spoke in an ambiguous tone, “Lin Mu, you’re going the wrong way. Didn’t I tell you to return to the Old Mansion?”
Lin Mu: “?”
What did he mean?
Changed his mind?
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone before an angry shout erupted, “Brother, how could you do this? Deliberately detaining my husband and not letting him come back. No wonder he hasn’t returned to accompany me so late—it’s all your fault!”
Lin Mu glanced at the cold smile on the face of the man in the back seat and felt numb.
Great. He had achieved a world where only he was the one suffering.
Then the voice switched back to its uniquely sweet and soft tone, “Husband, husband, come back quickly. I miss you.”
The coquettish words coming from Lu Chiwan’s mouth sounded pleasant, without a hint of affectation.
“Husband, husband, husband…”
“Mm, half an hour.”
Li Yanxing was annoyed by her noise. He glanced at his wristwatch and gave a specific time.
“Mm, mm, I’ll wait for you. Love you, husband.”
The young girl’s voice sounded extremely happy.
Lin Mu numbly ended the call and protested, “Brother Yan, I can’t make it to the Old Mansion in half an hour.”
It was still far from the Old Mansion.
“What should we do?”
Li Yanxing crossed his legs, posture lazy, “If you can’t make it in half an hour, I’ll cut off your head as an apology to the young madam.”
Lin Mu felt a chill down his neck, slammed his foot on the accelerator, and sharply turned the steering wheel. “I’ll take a shortcut!”
Half an hour later, not a minute more nor less.
The car screeched to a halt in front of the Old Residence of the Li Family.
Lin Mu checked the time and breathed a sigh of relief. “Brother Yan, exactly half an hour.”
“But my driver’s license points are gone.”
“Should I compensate you?”
Li Yanxing had already gotten out of the car, his icy voice sending shivers down one’s spine.
Lin Mu’s mind reacted quickly, and he smiled obsequiously, “I’ll handle it myself. Wishing Brother Yan and sister-in-law a happy marriage, eternal harmony, and many children soon—two in three years!”
“Goodbye, Brother Yan!”
After his cheeky remarks, Lin Mu floored the accelerator and fled the Li Family Manor as if his life depended on it, terrified that Li Yanxing would drag him back for a beating.
Li Yanxing let out a disdainful snort and strode into the courtyard with his long legs.
He didn’t go to Lu Chiwan’s place.
He first visited the Old Madam to discuss some matters. Since he had brought her back, he needed to claim the promised benefits.
It wasn’t in vain that he had acted as bait to hook Lu Chiwan, that foolish fish.
As he left the South Garden, his phone received a message.
Li Yanxing lowered his gaze, casually scanned it, and his expression instantly turned cold.
A necklace worth over ten million.
Jewelry worth over three million.
Monthly allowance.
She actually dared to accept them.
She had just arrived at the Li family and already turned traitor, all for such petty money.
She really was cut out to be a mistress!
A storm brewed in Li Yanxing’s eyes. He hated being deceived most and never easily trusted anyone.
Although he had never trusted Lu Chiwan, hearing news of her betrayal still enraged him. His only thought was: kill this woman!
Li Yanxing lived in the East Garden.
Even though he never stayed there, the East Garden was always kept clean and tidy.
Today, the Old Madam had even ordered the entire East Garden to be cleaned inside and out. The bedroom for the couple had been fitted with red bedding, and a double happiness character was pasted on the door.
Vulgar yet festive.
Li Yanxing stepped into the living room and went straight upstairs.
Seeing the double happiness character on the door, he tore it off without a word and delivered a fierce kick.
Bang!
It was unclear whether the door was too fragile or the young master who had fought in underground boxing matches was too formidable, but the bedroom door now lay pitifully on the floor, thoroughly startling Lu Chiwan who had been sitting at the desk unwrapping gifts.
“Husband, what happened to the door?”
Lu Chiwan turned around and was about to stand up.
Li Yanxing had already approached, his expression terrifyingly cold as he reached out to strangle the shameless woman before him.
But then…
Just as he extended his hand, Lu Chiwan suddenly picked up the violet jade bead necklace from the desk and waved it at him. “Husband, look what your stepmother brought to bribe me. She’s really generous, isn’t she?”
“What?”
Li Yanxing’s outstretched hand froze mid-air, his brow slightly furrowed.
She was admitting it voluntarily?
Lu Chiwan glanced at the doorway to confirm no one was there, then leaned in and wrapped her arms around the man’s lean waist. “Your stepmother thinks I’m a fool,” she declared triumphantly. “She wants me to monitor you and report back to her.”
“She gave me this, probably thinking I’m easily bought with money. She even gave me another set of jewelry.”
“She also asked how much allowance you give me monthly, saying she’d secretly top it up.”
“Ah, what a pity I don’t have a phone or a recorder. Otherwise I could have documented her attempt to bribe me. Then if they ever dare bully you, you could use this evidence to confront your father and see what excuses they could possibly make.”
The ferocity on Li Yanxing’s face instantly dissipated.
He looked down, his expression complicated as he stared at the girl clinging to him.
The girl lifted her small face, a sly smile playing on her lips as she spoke with undeniable pride.
“Husband, praise me!”Lu Chiwan held onto him tightly, acting cute softly.” “Haven’t I done well? Why aren’t you praising me? If you don’t praise me, I’ll get angry!”
Fooled by Li Yanxing’s deception, Lu Chiwan genuinely believed they had fallen in love at first sight and had a whirlwind marriage, that their relationship was exceptionally good.
Thus she devoted all her efforts to being good to Li Yanxing.
At her age, the girl was beautiful with a clear, melodious voice, and her acting cute was utterly captivating.
Even someone as ferocious as Li Yanxing, who had always lived in darkness, couldn’t help being affected by her emotions.
Few could resist her acting cute skills.
Lu Chiwan hung on Li Yanxing like an oversized stuffed toy, pestering him relentlessly when she didn’t hear his praise. “Husband, did I do something wrong? Are you unhappy?”
“But I don’t remember anything! I can only act based on my own judgment.”
“I don’t have a phone either, so I can’t contact you for your opinion.”
“If I made a mistake, just tell me and I’ll correct it. Don’t ignore me like this.”
“Husband, husband, husband…”
Li Yanxing felt a headache coming on from her incessant calls of “husband.”
He reached out to push Lu Chiwan away.
But the delicate-looking girl, though seemingly fragile, proved surprisingly tenacious at clinging to people. She refused to let go, murmuring softly, “Unless you punch me off, I’m not going anywhere.”
Then she went even further, wrapping her legs around him to secure herself firmly against his waist.
Now she was truly hanging onto him completely.
The position was extremely intimate, stirring emotions.
Li Yanxing’s face remained frighteningly cold, but though he wanted to push her away, he ultimately didn’t act.
After a moment, he could only carry Lu Chiwan to the bed, finally managing to peel her off him. Looking at her helplessly, he said, “Stay still for now and listen to me.”
“Okay.”
The little girl knew her limits. Seeing that his patience was nearly exhausted, she stopped making a fuss and obediently sat cross-legged on the bed, resting her chin in her hands with an attentive expression, looking utterly docile.
Li Yanxing’s heart softened abruptly.