Qi Lanzhou was working in his study.
Suddenly, he received a message from his assistant, Chen Yang.
【President Qi, there’s movement on Su Yan’s side.】
【He purchased a large amount of luxury jewelry and also rented a yacht. The payment records trace back to Madam’s account.】
Just as expected.
She was using his money to support Su Yan.
Qi Lanzhou didn’t reply. He leaned back in his chair and quietly closed his eyes.
Yet in his mind, scenes from earlier today kept replaying—Wen Xiayue’s unusual closeness toward him.
Like a dream.
He had known it all along. Wen Xiayue didn’t love him. Everything she did was just to deceive him.
He used the child to bind her to his side.
That must feel… selfish to her.
……
Midnight.
Qi Lanzhou returned to the bedroom. Wen Xiayue was already asleep.
He moved very gently and lay down beside her.
Her breathing was so light he could barely hear it even when he was close.
He raised his hand and placed his finger under her nose.
Hmm. Still alive.
Sleeping so peacefully.
Suddenly, Wen Xiayue lifted a leg and placed it on him—unfortunately, right on a very sensitive area.
Qi Lanzhou tried to move her leg away, but the moment he touched her—
She rubbed against him again and wrapped her arms around him.
Clinging to him completely.
Qi Lanzhou didn’t dare move anymore.
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the gauze curtains and fell onto the bed.
Wen Xiayue stirred, feeling comfortable, and snuggled upward again.
She even pressed her face against his cheek and kissed him.
Qi Lanzhou immediately opened his eyes.
She was still asleep. Her lips were soft and warm, and then—
She even stuck out her tongue and licked his face.
Qi Lanzhou froze completely.
Memories surged back instantly.
That rainy night—Wen Xiayue had clung to him like this too.
She was drunk and said she wanted to sleep with him.
He knew it wasn’t her true intention, and she would regret it once sober. But the temptation had been too strong, and he had half-pushed, half-agreed, losing control.
As expected, women were changeable.
The next morning, she had hit him with a pillow, cursed him, and warned him not to speak of it.
Giving him a sweet candy, then a slap.
Wen Xiayue slept soundly, completely unaware.
Qi Lanzhou forcefully removed her limbs wrapped around him, his face cold, and got out of bed.
Losing her “human pillow,” Wen Xiayue hummed unhappily, rolled over, and hugged the blanket instead.
Qi Lanzhou looked at her coldly for a moment, then left the room.
Much later—
Wen Xiayue finally opened her eyes.
Aunt Wang was standing by her bed.
“You scared me, Aunt Wang. What are you doing?”
Aunt Wang smiled brightly. “Madam, it’s almost twelve. You should get up.”
“The boss said you can’t just sleep after eating and eat after sleeping. It’s not good for the baby. You need a healthy routine.”
Wen Xiayue: “…Aunt Wang, I’m sleepy…”
Aunt Wang: “Madam, I prepared a nutritious meal for you. It’s in the dining room.”
Wen Xiayue sat up, stretched lazily, and realized she was indeed hungry.
She washed up briefly and drifted toward the dining room.
Qi Lanzhou was not there.
“Aunt Wang, where is Qi Lanzhou?”
“He went to the company early this morning. He said he’ll come back later to take you to your parents’ home and asked you to wait for him.”
Wen Xiayue nodded and started her lunch.
Four dishes and one soup—Aunt Wang strictly followed her request from yesterday.
Stir-fried vegetables, steamed sea bass, chicken wing stuffed with rice, and a rich chicken soup.
Halfway through eating, she suddenly looked up.
“Aunt Wang, what about him at the company?”
Aunt Wang paused, then said, “The company has its own cafeteria. Madam, don’t worry.”
“Can the company cafeteria be that good? Isn’t he eating poorly?”
Wen Xiayue added, “Aunt Wang, can you pack this up? I’ll bring it to the company and eat with him.”
Aunt Wang’s eyes lit up.
This was the first time the madam had shown concern for the boss.
She immediately smiled. “Of course! I’ll pack it right away!”
Soon, the meal was neatly packed into a three-layer insulated container, with two sets of cutlery and even fruit prepared.
“Madam, should I have the driver take you there?”
Wen Xiayue didn’t refuse.
She got into the car holding the bags, leaning back in her seat, looking at the passing scenery.
For some reason, she felt a little anticipation.
What expression would Qi Lanzhou have when he saw her bringing him food?
Would he think she was the best woman in the world?
Sigh. Whether she was or not didn’t matter—what mattered was that he kept spending money on her.
Then she remembered the 18 million that had mysteriously been deducted yesterday.
Her heart hurt again.
She opened Alipay and checked her balance to make sure no more money was missing before feeling reassured.
When she had time, she needed to open a new bank card.
Transfer most of the money into it, leaving only a small amount in Alipay as pocket money. That way, even if there were hidden auto-deductions, they wouldn’t take much.
Soon, the car stopped near the parking area of the Qi Corporation building.
Wen Xiayue got out carrying multiple bags and walked toward the lobby.
“Miss Wen? Why are you here?”
She froze at the address.
Miss Wen?
Who in the Qi Corporation would call her that?
She looked up and saw a young woman in professional attire standing in the lobby.
She searched through the original owner’s memories but found no match.
But clearly, the woman knew her.
“Miss Wen, why are you here? President Qi is very busy. He doesn’t have time to entertain your drama. You should go back.”
Wen Xiayue frowned slightly.
“Who are you?”
“…You don’t know me? I’m President Qi’s secretary.”
“Should I know you? A secretary? There are so many people in Qi Corporation—even just the secretarial department has over ten people. Do I need to know all of you? Calling me Miss Wen like you’re close to me—who gave you that impression?”
She then took out her phone and called Qi Lanzhou.
He picked up quickly.
“Honey, I’m downstairs at your company.”
“…Alright, I’ll come get you,” Qi Lanzhou said.
After hanging up, Wen Xiayue smiled faintly.
“My husband said he’s available and will come downstairs to pick me up.”
The woman’s expression changed instantly.
“I… I still have work. I’ll go now.”
“Did I say you could leave?”