Сhарtеr 3: Fighting for the Cоntrаct Wife 3
Тhe maritаl hоmе аt Yushui Ваy аlsо hаd a livе-in housеkeeреr, but aftеr dinner, Shеn Jiаоjiaо hаd sent hеr аwау оn thе рretеxt оf giving hеr time off.
So it was Shеn Jiaоjiaо whо орened thе door fоr Хiе Yаnqing.
Seеing Xiе Yanqing visibly stunnеd, Shеn Jiаоjiаo rаised her hand slightlу аnd tuсkеd thе stray strands оf hаir аt the sidе of hеr facе bеhind hеr еar somеwhаt awkwardlу. She then tооk а slоw steр bаck before tilting her facе up tо lооk аt Хie Yаnqing.
“Yanqing, you’rе baсk.”
Xiе Yanqing wаs extremely tall, around 190 centimeters. The black high-end tailored suit he wore accentuated his distinguished demeanor, though at this moment, his cold and noble face carried a hint of scrutiny.
He hadn’t expected to see Shen Jiaojiao like this.
Her hair, usually always tied up, now cascaded loosely down her back, with a few wavy strands falling over her chest, drawing one’s attention.
Shen Jiaojiao wasn’t wearing her usual elegant yet dull matching outfits today either. Instead, she had on a black silk nightgown that cinched at the waist, outlining her perfect, graceful figure.
The V-neck design was edged with a delicate lace trim, making her fair skin appear even more snow-white.
Her delicate collarbone, slender and elegant neck, and above it—a face of breathtaking beauty.
A faint, elusive fragrance seemed to linger in the air, sweet but not cloying, subtle yet impossible to ignore.
When he heard that soft “Yanqing,” Xie Yanqing clearly heard the sound of his own heartbeat.
Thump.
Thump-thump.
His heart was beating unusually fast.
Xie Yanqing’s narrow phoenix eyes inadvertently swept over those glistening almond-shaped eyes before shifting his gaze away. “Mm, not asleep yet?”
He released the doorknob and stepped inside.
After changing his shoes, Xie Yanqing took off his suit jacket. Out of habit, he casually held it out to be taken.
Shen Jiaojiao naturally reached out and took the suit. “It’s still early. I can’t sleep.”
The suit still carried Xie Yanqing’s warmth and a steady, woody scent.
Xie Yanqing’s hand paused briefly. As he lowered his gaze, Shen Jiaojiao’s pale, slender legs came into view, moving as she walked.
He raised his eyes accordingly, but his calm, dark pupils contracted slightly.
Shen Jiaojiao had already turned around, holding his suit jacket, and was walking toward the living room. With each step, her hair swayed, revealing glimpses of large areas of snow-white skin.
This dress… actually had a backless design.
Xie Yanqing remained standing where he was, his deep eyes cast downward, lost in thought.
Not hearing footsteps, Shen Jiaojiao turned back. Seeing him standing motionless, she smiled and asked, “What’s wrong, Yanqing? Are you tired?”
Xie Yanqing looked at that exquisite face, at the gentle smile identical to her usual one, and couldn’t help but relax his tense body.
What was he thinking?
Although Shen Jiaojiao was very different today, even giving him the feeling of two separate people…
How could he have just thought she was trying to seduce him?
They were merely contract spouses, after all. She had made it clear from the start that they would live their own lives.
Xie Yanqing’s expression returned to normal. “I am a bit tired. I’ll head to my room first.”
With that, he nodded and walked past Shen Jiaojiao into his own room.
Only, his steps were noticeably slower than usual.
From the moment Xie Yanqing entered his room until he closed the door, Shen Jiaojiao didn’t say a word, let alone try to find an excuse to make him stay.
So, indeed, he had overthought it.
[Hahahahahaha!]Little Black Ball let out a burst of laughter. It had been playing games but suddenly wanted to check on the new Host, so it openly started peeking.
When it saw that Shen Jiaojiao was actually wearing the dress—unlike in the original plot—Little Black Ball felt a bit panicked. Regardless of anything else, this Host’s face and figure were truly top-tier.
Every Small World used the Host’s physical data. Initially, it had worried that the male lead might be affected, but the male lead remained completely unmoved, hahahaha!
Little Black Ball felt satisfied and went back to playing games.
It even felt there was no need to keep watching closely—just leaving a robot to monitor Shen Jiaojiao and ensure she didn’t deviate from her character would be enough.
After Little Black Ball disappeared, Shen Jiaojiao casually tossed the suit jacket in her hand onto the sofa, a faint smile curling at the corner of her lips.
Tall and well-built, with handsome, defined features, an exceptional bone structure, and a calm, reserved demeanor—he seemed like someone who had stepped right out of a novel or comic.
This Xie Yanqing was far more impressive than any of the fish in her previous pond.
So when it came to fishing, there was no need to rush.
………
After finishing his work, Xie Yanqing took a shower. As the water streamed down over his head, he closed his eyes, and images of that graceful figure and smiling face flooded his mind.
For some reason, he felt inexplicably parched. Frowning, Xie Yanqing put on his robe and left the room.
He needed water.
Ice-cold water.
Their marital home was a spacious apartment with a large, almost empty layout. Since neither of them had put much thought into decorating, it looked no different from a showroom.
As Xie Yanqing reached a corner, he suddenly stopped.
Because he could hear Shen Jiaojiao speaking loudly, as if arguing with someone—her tone was clearly angry.
A strange expression flickered across Xie Yanqing’s eyes. In his impression, Shen Jiaojiao was a prim and proper, almost boring young lady—always impeccably dressed, speaking softly, and wearing a standard gentle smile.
Today, however, she had repeatedly shattered that impression.
Xie Yanqing had no habit of eavesdropping and was about to turn away when he heard Shen Jiaojiao’s tearful voice: “A child? How am I supposed to have a child all by myself!”
“You don’t understand anything at all!”
Thud!
With a crisp sound, the phone was thrown to the floor.
Xie Yanqing paused, his stern brows lowering, casting a shadow beneath his eyes.
He seemed to have guessed who was on the other end of the call.
Recalling recent rumors, it appeared the Shen family was facing a crisis.
So…
All of Shen Jiaojiao’s unusual behavior today could now be explained.
That strapless dress, so different from her usual style, must have carried another meaning.
Instead of leaving, Xie Yanqing turned back and walked into the living room as if he had heard nothing.
Hearing footsteps, Shen Jiaojiao hurriedly wiped her face with the back of her hand and stood up quickly.
She had been crouching beside the sofa, and her legs had gone numb from staying in that position too long. Suddenly standing up, her vision momentarily went dark.
Combined with the numbness in her legs, Shen Jiaojiao stumbled uncontrollably, on the verge of falling forward.
She couldn’t help but gasp: “Ah!”
Just as Shen Jiaojiao was about to hit the floor, a strong, sturdy arm appeared in time. One large hand grasped her small hand, while the other wrapped around her waist, holding her body steady.