Chapter 165
“What’s up, why so happy?” Xu Ke’s hands supported Lin Mengyao’s waist, making her position more comfortable as she lay on him.
“Hmm,” Lin Mengyao nodded excitedly like a little girl. “I didn’t expect you to hand over the Lin family business to me. I’ll manage it well. If Grandpa knows about this in heaven, he’d be very happy.” Lin Mengyao’s lips curled slightly, revealing her pearly white teeth, leaving Xu Ke a bit dizzy, feeling like a sweet strawberry scent was rushing to his face, making his heart flutter.
“Let me take you out for dinner. What would you like to eat? Whatever you choose, it’s on me, how about that?” Lin Mengyao lifted her chin in front of Xu Ke, looking like a pampered kitten, irresistible and lovable.
“I don’t want dinner, I just want you, Yaoyao.” Xu Ke’s hands wandered over Lin Mengyao’s back, feeling every inch of her skin through her clothes. The warmth of his palms grew hotter, like a small furnace ready to ignite at any moment.
“Is that okay, Yaoyao?” Xu Ke lowered his voice, his dark eyes unwaveringly gazing at Lin Mengyao, sounding like a siren’s whisper, making Lin Mengyao’s ears turn red.
Lin Mengyao’s toes curled involuntarily, and she shrank into Xu Ke’s arms like a blushing shrimp, burying her face in his chest. “Let’s talk about it at home,” she said in a voice so soft it was almost inaudible, but Xu Ke, with his keen hearing, caught her words.
Xu Ke’s lips formed a swift smile. Amid Lin Mengyao’s surprised exclamation, he used his arms to lift her up into the passenger seat, planting a fierce kiss on her forehead. “Let’s go home now.” Xu Ke said excitedly, breathing heavily.
After Lin Mengyao nodded, the silver Rolls-Royce shot out like a whale in the ocean, zooming like silver lightning toward the hillside villa.
In his twenties, Xu Ke experienced the ecstasy of passion for the first time. He couldn’t tell who initiated the kiss, but it was like a flame that engulfed them both.
The usually long night felt especially short today as Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao lay side by side in bed. Xu Ke’s arm wrapped around Lin Mengyao’s shoulders, an atmosphere of peace and tranquility around them.
“Do you have something to tell me? You’ve seemed distracted and hesitant to speak since earlier. Is there something between us that can’t be said openly?” Lin Mengyao found a comfortable position in Xu Ke’s arms, lifting her gaze to him and speaking softly.
Xu Ke licked his lower lip, his voice gentle yet troubled, “It’s not that I can’t say it, just thinking about the right words to use.”
“Words? I don’t think between us and our relationship, you need to draft things in your head before speaking. This isn’t a meeting. Just say what you want.” Lin Mengyao wrapped her hand around Xu Ke’s waist, bringing them even closer.
“I might have to leave for a while.” Xu Ke said in a slightly deep voice after a moment of silence.
As soon as he spoke, Xu Ke could sense Lin Mengyao’s body tense against his.
“What do you mean? Are you going to dump me after getting what you want?” Lin Mengyao pushed Xu Ke away suddenly, sitting up in bed, only to fall back due to her sore waist.
Stubbornness and tears filled Lin Mengyao’s eyes. She pushed away Xu Ke’s outstretched hand, looking into his eyes with determination, as if searching for an answer.
“How could I ever dump you? You’re my wife. I wouldn’t let you go if I could lock you up. Don’t overthink it. I have to meet some people and handle some matters, but I’ll be back soon. This is very important to me; I just received this news unexpectedly, or I wouldn’t have told you out of the blue, right?” Xu Ke locked her into his arms with a deep sigh, ignoring Lin Mengyao’s struggle.
“I’ll agree to anything you want, but not this. Besides, the Lin family business needs you. I have to do something slightly dangerous, and I don’t want you in any risk. I’ve arranged for you to stay here. Please wait for me. I promise to come back safely.” Xu Ke’s voice was almost enchanting, making Lin Mengyao swallow back her words.
“But I’m still reluctant to part with you. What should I do?” After a long silence, Lin Mengyao’s muffled voice came again.
Feeling such dependence and reluctance from the one he loves filled Xu Ke’s heart with sweetness. “You can call me. My phone will be on 24/7. Whenever you miss me, just call me.” Xu Ke said, gently rubbing her head.
“Alright, when are you leaving then?”
“Tomorrow morning’s flight, it’s pretty early, at five. You don’t have to see me off. I’ll message you when I arrive to let you know I’m safe.”
“When will you be back? Do you have a rough time?” Lin Mengyao lifted her head, asking pitifully.
Looking into Lin Mengyao’s eyes, Xu Ke felt like his heart had been gently scratched by a kitten’s paw, leaving him tingling and tender.
Xu Ke covered Lin Mengyao’s eyes with his hand, saying with a bit of frustration, “Don’t look at me like that. I’ll be reluctant to leave. What to do? I already miss you without even leaving.”
Lin Mengyao blushed, her heart swirling with bittersweet feelings, but mostly sweet. “Don’t change the topic. Quickly answer my question. How long will you be away?”
Xu Ke frowned, pondering a moment before saying, “About a week. I’ll handle things as soon as possible and rush back to see you. Remember to think of me every day.”
“Who would want to think of you every day? I don’t miss you at all. Hurry up and turn off the lights. It’s late, and I need rest.” Lin Mengyao moved away from Xu Ke, rolling to the bed’s other side, reaching for her phone on the bedside table, and fiddling with it with her back to him.
Xu Ke glanced at Lin Mengyao’s slightly messy hair, his eyes filled with tenderness. He knew without much thought what she was up to, and it was because of moments like this that he fell for her over time. Luckily, she held him in her heart too. There’s probably nothing more beautiful than this in the world.
“Goodnight.” Xu Ke said softly, looking at the back of Lin Mengyao’s head.
“Goodnight,” came a faint response from Lin Mengyao’s corner, still in the darkness. As Xu Ke’s lips just began to curl, a fuzzy head nestled against his chest.
Xu Ke wrapped his arm around her, closed his eyes, and soon the room was filled only with two soft breaths and a steady heartbeat.