Chapter 741 Thinking Of You
As a man, Xie Limo was not good at expressing his feelings. There were things he understood but kept in his heart without saying them out loud.
Among those things were his love for Yun Bixue and the desire to protect her, which were things he would do naturally. He had no idea when he started wanting to protect her—this was so important to him that it outranked everything else.
That was why he was willing to throw a wrench into his original plans. All he wanted was her happiness.
He got so used to having her by his side that he would miss and worry about her whenever he's away on business trips. He needed to hear her voice every night before he could rest properly.
Now, he would always say things without knowing it because he remembered his younger sister. He used to listen silently when his younger sister spoke to him, but when his heart ached piercingly after her passing, he could only say his true feelings to the air.
And now that he met Yun Bixue, he slowly started saying what he felt deep inside. He realized that it would sometimes make both of them happy if he said them out loud.
Language was the bridge for communication. Sometimes, if one did not say what they truly felt, their partner wouldn't be able to understand them, which may then cause misunderstandings to arise.
Yun Bixue leaned quietly on Xie Limo's chest, listening to his heartbeat. It felt as though she could understand what he was thinking inside, and her lips tilted up into a light smile.
After walking into the bedroom, Xie Limo placed Yun Bixue down gently on the bed and arranged her feet carefully.
Yun Bixue sat up and realized that she wasn't wearing nightwear, so she asked him, "Limo, can you give me my nightdress from the closet?"
Xie Limo looked at what Yun Bixue was wearing before walking to the closet. When he opened it, there were all sorts of nightwear inside, and many of them even had bear designs. He smiled lightly as he shook his head.
Yun Bixue caught sight of Xie Limo's smile and said, "Hubby, are you laughing at my pajamas?" She recalled how the salesladies would always snicker secretly when she bought her pajamas. At that time, she just ignored them because it was what she liked, but right now, she felt a little embarrassed. She was an adult already, and yet she still liked pajamas with cartoon designs like how a little girl would like them.
Xie Limo turned to look at Yun Bixue, his gaze revealing warmth and tenderness. "I was just thinking about what design you would like to wear tonight?"
Yun Bixue pointed at one of the nightdresses in the closet. "The fifth from the left. That one is as long as a dress, so I don't have to wear pants below it." After saying this, Yun Bixue's face flushed red. She realized the implication of her statement, so she quickly bowed her head and averted her gaze.
With a hand in his pocket, Xie Limo stood elegantly as he picked out the said nightdress with his other hand. "This one?"
With her head still bowed, Yun Bixue fumbled to take it. "Yes, this is the one."
Xie Limo's right hand gently tilted her head up. "Wife, are you sure this is the right one? You didn't even look at it."
Yun Bixue raised her head and looked at Xie Limo, but she was immediately captured by the dark and intoxicating look in his eyes. At that moment, she flushed red—she was already thinking about that pleasurable scene.
A strange light flashed in Xie Limo's eyes. His wife was actually blushing.
He leaned towards Yun Bixue, and he was so close that she could feel his breath on her face. He gently caressed her face as he asked in a deep, mesmerizing voice, "My wife, what are you thinking?"
"You!" As soon as she said this, she wanted to lower her head again, but Xie Limo's hand was still on her chin. Before she could even react, he closed in for a kiss.
Chapter 742 To Become Even Stronger
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After kissing Yun Bixue, Xie Limo said, "For my wife to be thinking about me, I'm elated."
Hearing Xie Limo's happy tone, Yun Bixue revealed a radiant smile. "As long as you're happy."
"You aren't shy now, are you?"
Yun Bixue shook her head. "You're my husband, so why would I be shy?"
"You don't mean what you say. Look at your blushing face. Change into your nightdress now and sleep well."
Yun Bixue was about to follow Xie Limo's orders, but after eyeing Xie Limo, she asked. "Hubby, aren't you going to shower?"
Xie Limo sat at the bedside before turning his head towards her. "And my wife said that she isn't shy. Look at how quickly she changed her mind."
"Hubby," Yun Bixue whined coquettishly before giving him a pitiful look.
Xie Limo laughed helplessly before standing up to go to the bathroom.
After hearing the sounds of water from the bathroom, Yun Bixue finally changed into her nightdress. While lying on the bed and tucked in snugly, she thought about what happened the past few days.
Her memories flashed through her mind like a movie. She sighed before a serious gleam appeared in her eyes. As she clutched the corner of the blanket tightly, her expression shifted in displeasure and disappointment in herself.
She was becoming more and more reliant on Xie Limo. Although he didn't say anything, she understood that it was bad if she continued like this. He was always there to advise and think for her, so it was true that she was not strong enough. Her heart was, indeed, a little fragile.
Because of love, she lost her logical thinking and became more fragile. She thought about how she could get herself to stay calm and rational, and what she needed to do from now on to accomplish everything—to be worthy for Xie Limo.
She understood how tough it was to be the one who was always providing love, so she hoped that she could give more to him.
After a while, Yun Bixue slowly drifted to sleep, promising to herself that she would work hard so she can be worthy of him. When Xie Limo stepped out from the bathroom, he saw Yun Bixue already asleep, but the blanket was slightly ruffled and bunched up.
Seeing Yun Bixue's exposed feet, Xie Limo's heart ached. He tucked the blanket securely around her as he gazed deeply at her, filling his heart up with satisfaction.
After falling in love, there was no other reason for his existence. He wanted to give the best of the world to her. He felt sorry for her—ever since she followed him, she met with numerous troubles and was in a constant state of danger.
After a peck on Yun Bixue's forehead, Xie Limo headed for the study.
...
In the next few days, Yun Bixue woke up early and returned to the old Yun family house to arrange for some things with the Yun family's men of sacrifice. Sometimes, she would also train at the training grounds in the old family house. She would train herself ceaselessly, without caring for pain or fatigue, in hopes that her constitution would improve from the tough training.
The training was so harsh that she would be drenched in sweat after the session. After showering and resting, she would pretend as if nothing happened before returning home in order not to worry Xie Limo.
She tried hard not to make her injury worse, and because the medication was top-grade, her injury recovered quickly.
Uncle Wu ached for her when he saw how hard Yun Bixue was working. "Miss, you already have the men of sacrifice to protect you. Please take it easy and rest a little!"
"Uncle Wu, I'm fine, so don't you worry. I can feel my strength and agility improving now."
Uncle Wu remarked in exasperation, "Miss has always been very strong."
Yun Bixue shook her head. "Those words are too much for me, Uncle Wu. This is the result of the training I received last year. I wish for myself to become stronger in the future, so I can protect the people who I love and love me. I want to protect my family better."
Chapter 743 You Cannot Enter The Kitchen
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Uncle Wu's heart ached for Yun Bixue. He had seen the sufferings that Miss had gone through, so he sincerely hoped that she could relax a little and not tire herself out so much.
Seeing how hard Miss Yun trained herself, the men of sacrifice of the Yun family ached for her as well. However, after seeing her perseverance, they could only watch on anxiously.
Yun Bixue was currently going through the obstacle course with the strict time limit that she had given herself. After each round, she tried to adjust the limit and push past it, improving her record as time passed. She also traded hands with a few men of sacrifice to strengthen her agility.
As long as Yun Bixue entered the old family house, she would tie a sandbag to her legs. Sometimes, the training would be so tough that her legs would feel sore, but she did not think much about it.
She had only one goal—to get stronger. And from there, get even stronger.
Whenever she was tired, Yun Bixue would remain standing. Even when she wanted to sit down, she would force herself to stand up.
Later, when Xie Limo saw his wife's tired form, he went up to welcome her and asked, "Why have you been returning so late recently?"
"There were some things I had to do at the company. Also, I went back to the old family home, that's why I came home later than usual." If Xie Limo knew that she had been pushing herself over her limits, his heart would definitely ache for her. She certainly didn't want him to worry.
Xie Limo carefully observed Yun Bixue's expression and caressed her cheeks. "Why do you look so exhausted? Your skin looks a little dry too. Don't stress yourself out too much, okay? You always have me."
Yun Bixue shook her head. "Don't worry, I'm not. I got lots of energy every day. It actually feels great. Oh, did you cook dinner? What dishes did you make? It smells so good! It's making me so hungry." After saying this, Yun Bixue quickly got out from Xie Limo's embrace and ran towards the kitchen.
She hoped that this would distract Xie Limo. If he were to seriously question her, she wouldn't know how to answer him.
Yun Bixue made it look like she was very interested in dinner. With a hand on her stomach, she did look like she was starving.
Seeing that Yun Bixue was about to enter the kitchen, he caught up to her and hugged her from behind before softly saying, "Just sit over there. You'll be able to eat soon. Your nose must be really sensitive to know that I made good food for tonight, right?"
Yun Bixue nodded. "Yep, the moment I smelled it, I knew you made my favorite dishes."
Xie Limo lightly tapped her nose. "I don't know what to say. With just this, you became more lively." As Xie Limo spoke, he sat her down before taking out the dishes one by one from the kitchen.
Seeing how Xie Limo was no longer suspicious, Yun Bixue heaved a sigh of relief inwardly. It was great that he didn't notice much. She only wanted to do her best to help him and be worthy of him. She definitely didn't want to drag him down.
Seeing Xie Limo carrying the dishes, Yun Bixue rushed in to help out as well.
However, right before she touched the plate, her hand was stopped by Xie Limo. He said in a stern voice, "What did I say before? You're not allowed in the kitchen anymore!"
Naturally, Yun Bixue knew why Xie Limo said that. It was because she scalded herself the other time. Her expression shifted as she retracted her hands and pleaded, "Limo, hubby, husband of mine, my most handsome Mr. Xie, let me help you, please? Just a little will do. Besides, it's just taking the dishes out. Why don't you relax a little too?"
Xie Limo rejected her offer. "Wife, if I ever felt that this was tiring, I would've gotten the servants to cook dinner instead of doing it myself. I'm not tired, alright? I'm very willing to do it, that's why I did it. Don't think too much about it. Now, go over there and sit down, or else I'll get really angry."
Chapter 744 Multiple Choice Question
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Yun Bixue knew that when Xie Limo became stubborn, whatever she said would be useless. She could only walk towards the living room, but when she reached the kitchen doorway, she turned around and said, "Hubby, how about I stay here and chat with you?" Whenever she felt tired from training, even if it was just a little, she wanted to hear his voice.
That was because it felt like he was giving her strength just by being by her side.
Xie Limo took the rice out from the rice cooker and chuckled. Looking at Yun Bixue's pitiful figure, who was hanging around the kitchen doorway, he instructed, "Go and sit there. I'll be there with you in a while, okay?" This feeling of being relied on by his wife was pretty good.
She pouted. "Then I'll just wait here and look at you."
"It's not like I'll go missing, right? What's with you lately? You've been clingy and sticking closely!"
Yun Bixue leaned her head on the door frame and mumbled, "Is it bad that I'm sticking close to you?"
Xie Limo replied gently, "It's not like you don't know me. If I could, I would keep you by my side forever, but I'm worried that something bad will happen to you. Are you letting your thoughts run wild again?"
"No, no. It's just that I've thought through it. I was too stubborn and willful, and I'm tiring you out because of it."
Hearing Yun Bixue's upset tone, Xie Limo raised his eyebrows as surprise flashed in his eyes. He walked over to her side and caressed her head. "Now, this isn't like you."
"Hubby, I still think that I'm too willful sometimes. I should always trust and believe in you no matter what happens."
Xie Limo sighed again. "You're always letting your thoughts run wild. You know that's not good. If you were to treat me like how you would treat a guest, always so indifferent, I would think you're my subordinate. To me, you're special. You can show all your sides to me. After all, you only show them to me, right?"
Being questioned like this by Xie Limo, Yun Bixue could only nod her head. That was indeed the case. In the past, she always hid what she truly felt from An Yexuan and Su Lenghan. She was understanding and gentle—a lady through and through.
However, in front of Xie Limo, she would always show all her sides unknowingly. Whether it was happiness, sadness, anger, or excitement, she had never tried to hide it from him. It was a strange feeling, but it felt natural as well because he gave her a sense of security. It was something no one else could do, and the confidence she held for him was something from deep within her heart.
Xie Limo kissed Yun Bixue on the head before he said softly, "Let's eat, my sentimental and emotional wife."
"I'm not younger sister Lin!"
Xie Limo coaxed gently, "Okay, you are not. You are my wife."
When they sat down to eat, Yun Bixue had something she wanted to say, but looking at how seriously Xie Limo was eating, she hesitated and held herself back.
Xie Limo peeled a prawn and fed Yun Bixue before asking, "What do you want to say? You've been thinking about it for a while."
Yun Bixue gratefully accepted the prawn and chewed happily. "Hubby, do men like younger sister Lin? Or do they like elder sister Xue?
Xie Limo's hand, which was holding chopsticks at the moment, paused as he locked his gaze with hers. Looking at her frowning face, he replied slowly, "You want to know my answer?"
"Yes."
"If it were me, I would not choose either of them."
Yun Bixue's mouth dropped open in shock. He would choose neither?
Chapter 745 Want To Say Good Morning
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Because Xie Limo talked about emotional and sentimental things, Yun Bixue thought of asking that question—she wanted to know who Xie Limo would choose. She had thought of all sorts of possibilities, but she had never expected him to choose none.
Xie Limo laughed. "What's there to be shocked about? The person who I will always choose will always be my wife."
Hearing that statement, Yun Bixue laughed. Her mood, which was slightly down, brightened immediately as she chewed on her chopsticks. "Hubby, I'm still confused. Why didn't you choose any of them?"
"Since I have a wife, I won't choose any."
Yun Bixue emphasized, "It's just an example! A 'what if' situation, okay?"
"There are no 'ifs' in this world because I already have my wife, who is someone I wish to protect."
Although Yun Bixue didn't manage to hear what she wanted to find out, hearing Xie Limo's answer did make her feel sweet inside.
After finishing their meal, she wore a full set of pajamas to prevent Xie Limo from discovering the bruises she'd gotten from her training. The moment she hit the bed, she fell fast asleep.
When Xie Limo was done with his work and was about to sleep, he couldn't bear to disturb Yun Bixue, who was already sleeping soundly. He cuddled her tightly as he fell asleep beside her.
When Yun Bixue woke up early the next day, she turned and stared at Xie Limo, who was sleeping soundly beside her. She had a sudden urge to kiss him and wish him a good morning.
She knew that it had been tough on him lately. That was why she wasn't afraid of working hard as well.
She placed Xie Limo's work clothes neatly by the bedside before she went to wash up. Afterwards, she prepared breakfast and kept it warm inside the pot so that Xie Limo could have his breakfast hot.
Although Xie Limo forbade her from entering the kitchen, she still made breakfast for him. Once breakfast was cooked, she asked a servant she was closer to to keep it a secret and say that breakfast was made by them.
She then wrote a note and stuck it on the table, informing Xie Limo that she would go to work first.
When everything was done, Yun Bixue left the house unwillingly for work.
...
Today, Yang Mei prepared all the needed information for the talent team. All that was left was for Yun Bixue to pick them out personally.
When Yun Bixue arrived at the office, she saw the stack of documents on her table and flipped through them. As she reviewed the information, she nodded happily, satisfied with Yang Mei's work efficiency.
Yun Bixue looked through them carefully as she compared each and every one of them. After being undecided for the entire day, she picked out twenty people. She then told Yang Mei, "I will meet these twenty people first."
When Yang Mei looked through Miss Yun's list of candidates, she was startled. "Miss Yun, there are other more talented people than these twenty. Why did you pick them?"
Yun Bixue spoke in all seriousness, "Yang Mei, qualifications do not equate to everything. You have to look through the details to find things of value. For example, this man was an outstanding worker in the bank, but he was fired because he laundered money. Now, this information is full of loopholes. I'm sure that this person is morally upright, but because he didn't want to associate himself with undesirable people, he was discriminated against. And this person was a thief, but he always had his reasons for doing it. He always left behind some documents, meaning that he can be used... And this one..."
Hearing Yun Bixue dissect each and every one of these people, Yang Mei couldn't help the admiration that rose in her heart—Miss Yun's judgment and analysis were on point. She realized that she still had a lot to learn.
Chapter 746 Preparing For Battle
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Yang Mei felt that she was worlds apart from Miss Yun.
Looking at the expression on Yang Mei's face, Yun Bixue patted her back and comforted her. "Don't feel bad, okay? You did a great job scouting these people."
As soon as she finished her sentence, the office phone rang. It was a call from the police station, and it was about the five children from the rich families that Yun Bixue had beaten up earlier.
The police called to inform Yun Bixue about the results of their work. They were just trying to see if Yun Bixue was satisfied with how they handled the case.
Yun Bixue pondered momentarily and answered that she would go over to take a look personally. Afterwards, she picked up her cell phone and gave Xie Limo a call.
Hearing his melodious voice from the other end of the line, Yun Bixue relaxed her tensed mood. A warm smile appeared on her lips as she said, "Hubby, you don't have to come and pick me up later. I'll go to the police station..." She then explained the call from the police station to Xie Limo.
When Xie Limo heard about it, he didn't feel assured and wanted to tag along with Yun Bixue.
Yun Bixue assured him. "Relax, it'll be fine. I'll bring two men of sacrifice with me, so I'll definitely stay safe this time around..."
Regardless of what Yun Bixue said, Xie Limo simply didn't feel safe allowing her to go out alone.
Yun Bixue could only insist and emphasize again. "Hubby, you have to let me go so I can do certain things. Don't treat me like a child, okay? If I were to be constantly protected by you, I'll become more and more lazy..."
Under Yun Bixue's persistence, Xie Limo sent two more guards to protect her, and he finally allowed her to go.
Later, when Yun Bixue was on her way to the police station, she was suddenly surrounded by several cars on the highway. Yun Bixue failed to notice them in the beginning, and it was only afterwards that she realized the cars had done it on purpose.
Yun Bixue squinted and looked at the rearview mirror, taking note of the plate numbers on those cars. Her gaze shifted when she realized that they were somewhat similar to the plate numbers of the cars of those five children.
Could they have plotted this to attack her? Could they be seeking revenge? Was that phone call from the police fake?
Yun Bixue was stunned. While she drove, she pulled her hair up into a ponytail and said to the guards in the passenger seat, "Prepare for battle."
The four of them were taken aback and immediately became alert. They must protect Young Madam well. This was their duty, and they must carry it out even if they die.
Yun Bixue stepped on the gas and turned the steering wheel. She focused intently on the road as she began to increase the speed of the car. In an instant, she escaped from the cars that surrounded and attacked her.
However, those cars were unfazed and continued to pursue her relentlessly. After a moment, they surrounded Yun Bixue's car once again.
Yun Bixue swerved her car and went off the road. Her speed was lightning fast, and she maintained it even as she turned and went down the slopes.
The cars behind her collectively exclaimed, "Is that woman tired of living?"
"Hmph! She's scared and knows what we're capable of. Even so, she doesn't want to die in our hands."
"Those five guys from our Xianglai City were injured because of her. I won't ever let go of this opportunity."
"Let's speed up, my brothers. Let's go!"
As they approached a tunnel, Yun Bixue suddenly swerved again and turned the car in the opposite direction. She sped towards the cars, facing them head-on. Just as she sped past them, she rolled down her window, and with one hand on the steering wheel, she began shooting at them with the other.
The gunshots reverberated as she shot accurately at the cars' tires. The guards followed suit and fired at them as well. Needless to say, an intense shootout ensued.
Chapter 747 Subduing A Seven Member Team
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Yun Bixue's gaze was frosty while she drove and shot simultaneously. This time, she remained calm and rational. With the guards' help, they subdued all seven cars and nabbed everyone inside them. The drivers and passengers were all youngsters.
The seven of them, who were pressed down on the ground, all looked unhappy and nervous.
Yun Bixue blew at the gun's muzzle. Pointing at the seven of them, she asked, "Don't think that I won't dare to shoot. Speak up. Why did you attack me?"
Seeing how domineering Yun Bixue was, they all seemed helpless as they looked at each other. They had absolutely no idea how to answer her.
Yun Bixue toyed with her gun and coldly said, "Not speaking? Then we'll keep on waiting here!"
"You hurt the people from our city, so of course we have to stand up for them. We weren't trying to do anything else." This was all they could say. They had no idea that this woman was so skilled and ruthless.
Yun Bixue stood still and rested her foot against the side of her car. She asked indifferently, "Hmm? You weren't trying to do anything, and yet you chased me for more than an hour?"
"Miss Yun, we were forced to do this. Those five guys are the children of our Xianglai City's powerful figures. Our team had to do this in order to survive."
Yun Bixue was rather doubtful. "Aren't you children from affluent families too? Your cars are pretty nice."
"How can we be children from rich families? We're just slightly more capable than the rest and need to feed ourselves."
Following Yun Bixue's interrogation, she finally understood the background of these seven people. They weren't really related to those five troublemakers. They had merely been paid by them to teach her a lesson.
Yun Bixue snickered. "You've really gotten yourselves into serious trouble. If I hadn't paid close attention, you won't be able to speak to me now. The call from the police station was part of your plan too, wasn't it?"
"Yes, we know how to imitate voices. We also used advanced technology to obtain a number similar to the real one."
After hearing about their wide range of skills, Yun Bixue recalled that she was in the midst of setting up her own talent team. She narrowed her eyes and asked, "If I were to give you a chance to properly develop your skills and become rich, would you be interested?"
Their eyes lit up. Could there really be such a wonderful thing?
When Yun Bixue mentioned that they would be working for her, all of them were hesitant. Seeing their reaction, she began to take out her gun and play with it again. The seven of them suddenly grew afraid and agreed in an instant.
In order to fully convince them, Yun Bixue allowed them to fight her. She defended herself during the seven-against-one match, and she, of course, won in terms of martial arts skills.
Just like that, this dangerous incident turned into something advantageous, and the seven of them became members of Yun Bixue's talent team. In order to fully utilize their skills, Yun Bixue checked their background. She provided assistance according to their individual circumstances, including their family members who were ill. Yun Bixue sent them to receive the best medical treatment.
Some of their younger sisters had to attend school, so she sent money to their families. She even ensured that they would secure a slot in doctorate programs.
Within a few days, she had completely convinced all of them. Afraid that Xie Limo would be worried, Yun Bixue didn't tell him about what happened that day.
While occupied with work, the day of the business meeting had finally arrived. The entire Ning An City was brimming with a joyous atmosphere. The streets were decorated with lanterns and banners, and they could be seen adorning the sidewalks as well. It was even more festive than any other celebrations.
Yun Bixue wasn't used to such festive joy. She said to Xie Limo, "Why does it feel as though we're celebrating the new year? It doesn't feel like we're having a business meeting at all."
Chapter 748 Mr. Xie Is So Nice
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Xie Limo put his arm around Yun Bixue's shoulders and said warmly, "This business meeting in Ning An City can serve as a model for the entire Country A's economy. Since it's a highly crucial matter to Ning An City, how can it not be lively?"
Yun Bixue was taken aback. "Ning An City had held such business meetings in the past, but they have never been given so much attention nor organized so grandly before." After seeing this year's set-up, she was rather puzzled at the special attention it's getting.
Xie Limo reached out his hand and gently fixed Yun Bixue's hair. He explained, "It's very special this year that's why it's grand. Don't overthink and just take care of yourself, alright? Don't wear yourself out these two days. I'll bring you to attend the business meeting very soon. I want to let my wife put on her best performance."
Yun Bixue recalled the blue gown that Xie Limo had prepared for her and secretly looked forward to it. She would put on a good performance that day so that her husband would feel proud.
She hadn't felt such a sensation before. Ever since she met her husband, she always wanted to do something for him so that he could be proud of her.
When it was time to eat, Yun Bixue couldn't find Xie Limo, so she went to the study to search for him. Usually, he'd be able to hear her footsteps, but when Yun Bixue walked into the study, Xie Limo didn't hear and realize it at all. He currently was on the phone.
She unintentionally overheard the conversation. They seemed to be making arrangements regarding the security measures during the business meeting.
In fact, Yun Bixue had already ordered the Yun family's men of sacrifice to offer their protection that day. Manager Sun had also mentioned before that he had hired Ning An City's armed police. Even so, her heart felt tense because she didn't want anything to go wrong.
As she thought about it, her heartbeat accelerated, and she took in a deep breath to calm herself. Shortly after, Xie Limo finally noticed that he wasn't alone and turned around to look at her.
Yun Bixue gestured to Xie Limo that it was time to eat.
Xie Limo smiled beautifully and nodded. He then said to the other person on the phone, "That's all for now. Let me know if you have any questions."
After ending the call, Xie Limo reached out his hand, and Yun Bixue walked over naturally. Seeing his exquisite brows tightly knitted, her heart ached. She smoothed out the frown on his face and said, "Stop frowning. My husband is the most handsome man ever. If you frown, you'll look old." In reality, she felt that even if Xie Limo were to frown, he'd still be elegant and exquisite. Nonetheless, she didn't tell him that.
Xie Limo rubbed his brows. "Am I ugly now?"
"Mr. Xie, do you really care if you're ugly? You're already much more beautiful than I am. You look much better now. This way, I can be more eye-catching than you during the business meeting."
A warm smile appeared on Xie Limo's face. Caressing Yun Bixue's hair, he said in a soft voice, "Indeed, you are really born with a heart for beauty. Women like you are all the same. My suit that day was designed to match your gown. Its colors are muted, so it can highlight my wife's beauty."
Yun Bixue giggled and kissed Xie Limo's cheek. "My husband is the best."
She paused for a moment, then continued with, "Actually, I think that even if you're dressed casually, you'll still be the focus that day."
Xie Limo gently pushed Yun Bixue away and stood up to hold her hand. "Don't think about such things. The more you think, the more complex things become. Didn't you say that it's time to eat? Let's go!"
Yun Bixue nodded, and they went downstairs to have their meal. Her gaze looked peaceful as she locked hands with Xie Limo.
Chapter 749 The Loneliness Of Her Heart
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Yun Bixue felt the warmth of Xie Limo's hand and recalled the first time they held hands. Back then, her heart was still cold and desolate, and it was the warmth of his hands that had thawed her heart. It had been more than a year, but she always felt the warmth that he offered.
She was resolute that no matter what happens in the future, she had to become stronger. She promised to herself that she would definitely become a better wife―a wife who would also provide constant warmth for her husband.
Xie Limo held Yun Bixue's hand as they went downstairs. On the stairs, he sensed that something was amiss, so he glanced back and saw Yun Bixue lost in thought. With her head bowed, it was clear that she wasn't paying attention to the path ahead of her. He shook Yun Bixue's hand and asked gently, "What are you thinking about? Look where you're going, okay? You'll fall!"
Yun Bixue raised her head and blinked her bright eyes. She looked intently into his eyes and said with confidence, "I know you won't let me fall."
Xie Limo shook his head resignedly. Nevertheless, his gaze was filled with love and indulgence. He liked how his wife trusted and relied on him as this showed that he had left a long-lasting mark in her heart.
And he would never let her down.
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In the White House, Country E.
Xirong Ziye was getting married to Xiamu Qingyan very soon. That day drew nearer and nearer, but his heart grew emptier and emptier. He had clearly made all these decisions, but during his free time, he kept feeling as though he lacked something highly important to him. His heart felt bare and not grounded at all.
The media was all reporting on how loving he was with Xiamu Qingyan. He felt the same too, but he would still wake up from his dreams feeling stunned.
When he was still in school, he had a memorable first love. Even now, he wasn't sure if he had already let go of her. Every time he looked at Xiamu Qingyan, he still felt as though he was young and was exploring the world with his lover.
Xiamu Qingyan really resembled his first love. However, no matter how similar they were, they were still two different individuals. That lady, his first love, had since married someone else.
As he mulled over this, a glint of realization flashed across his sharp eyes. His gaze grew cold as he sneered at himself. In fact, he understood why it had happened. Back then, he was very poor, that was why his first love fell for someone rich and even married that person. After that, he realized how important wealth and authority were.
After realizing his social status, he grabbed that opportunity and slowly climbed to where he was now. He should be enjoying the fruits of his labor now, but instead, he felt somewhat depressed from time to time.
He sat on the wooden chair before the windows, shutting his eyes as he soaked up the rays of the setting sun. His heart grew increasingly lonely.
The faces of three people flashed through his mind incessantly. The first was his first love, and the second was Xiamu Qingyan. Bai Yaoyao was the last. He tried to erase them from his head but to no avail. This made him very weary, so he couldn't rest well.
Ever since Bai Yaoyao left, he spent most of his time by Xiamu Qingyan's side. He wanted to accompany her more so that his heart wouldn't feel so lonely. He also wanted to show the Xiamu family that he still needed their support.
Sighing, Xirong Ziye stood up to walk outside. When he was about to step out, however, Xiamu Qingyan called.
He heard her warm voice saying, "Ziye, I heard that you have another villa in the White House. That place is gorgeous. Can I go and take a look?"
Xirong Ziye gripped his phone so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His face turned rigid as he pressed his lips into a thin line. He didn't know how to answer her.
Chapter 750 The Knitted Sweater That He Saw
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Xiamu Qingyan didn't hear Xirong Ziye's answer, so she asked again, "Ziye, are you still there?"
Xirong Ziye's expression froze as waves of loneliness rippled through his heart. He answered, "Yes, I am. How did you know that?"
Xiamu Qingyan could tell the apparent displeasure in Xirong Ziye's tone. Her heart trembled, and she hurriedly lowered her voice to reply in a soft voice, "I heard my girl friends talk about it today. They said that you have another villa in the White House and that you probably didn't want to bring me there. I refused to listen to them because I know that you treat me very well. Their words don't hurt me."
Hearing those gentle words, Xirong Ziye finally heaved a sigh of relief. He was worried that Xiamu Qingyan had found out about Bao Yaoyao.
After a while, he said, "Don't talk to those friends in the future. You'll become the First Lady very soon and will be different from them."
After hearing those words, Xiamu Qingyan answered obediently, "Yes, I'll listen to you."
Men loved it when their women obeyed their instructions, and Xirong Ziye was no different to them. His expression became happier as he said, "If you really want to go, I'll take you there."
Hearing those words, Xiamu Qingyan felt relieved. After ending the call, she tightened her grip on her phone as a sinister glint flashed across her eyes. As long as Xirong Ziye agreed to take her to the White House, it meant that she was special to him. She would definitely erase every single trace that that other woman had left.
Deep down, Xiamu Qingyan was extremely pleased. She was greedy, and since Xirong Ziye had let go of the other woman and chosen her instead, it implied that she had won. However, little did she know that her petty tricks would backfire against her.
With the mention of the White House during the conversation, it was all that Xirong Ziye thought about. He was reminded of Bai Yaoyao, and how she had cooked and waited for him while she was there.
He had trapped her in that villa, making her feel as though she was locked up in a golden cage. However, she still did many things for him willingly. He knew how she felt towards him, but he...
Xirong Ziye couldn't think of anything more beyond that. He had once wished to selfishly keep Bai Yaoyao by his side, neglecting her feelings and treating her as his mistress. Now, he finally realized that regardless of how selfish he was, there was no way he could hold her back.
Looking at the sky outside, he suddenly wanted to return to the White House, even though he knew that Bai Yaoyao was no longer there.
Despite being monitored by the Xiamu family, he still secretly sent his subordinates to search for her. Bai Yaoyao seemed to have vanished into thin air, and he never heard from her ever again. Even the car that she took that day was difficult to identify and track. He had no idea where she went.
The tremendous sense of helplessness that he was currently experiencing helped him realize that he didn't hold enough authority as the president. In reality, he wielded a great deal of power, but he had no clue that the one helping Bai Yaoyao was the young master of the Black Dragon Gang. If the Black Dragon Gang were to protect and hide someone, no one would be able to dig out any information about that person.
That night, Xirong Ziye arrived at the White House.
The servants were alarmed since they never expected the president to come and pay a visit. They thought that after Miss Bai left, the President wouldn't come anymore.
All of them bowed at Xirong Ziye respectfully as they waited for his instructions.
Xirong Ziye waved his hand and said, "Clean this place properly. Go get busy now!" Even now, he didn't want any of the items to be moved at all. He wanted to keep them in their original state, making him feel as though Bai Yaoyao was still around.
Xirong Ziye paced around the villa. Bai Yaoyao's presence could no longer be felt in this place, and it made his heart feel empty and hurt.
When he stepped inside the bedroom, he noticed a knitted sweater at the side. Stunned, his hands trembled as he picked it up. Realizing the size of it, his heart shivered. Could Bai Yaoyao have knitted this for him?