The Emperors Pampered Wife - Chapter 68

Wei Yan and Yixue left the restaurant hand in hand. She was giving Wei Yan some advices on how to deal with pest and some techniques to avoid collision with unwanted people.

Wei Yan merely smiled at her cheerful advices. She’s thankful but at the same time, she hopes nothing of the sort would happen. She wants to have a peaceful life in Yi Lan and hope never to be disturbed by anyone.

“Thank you for accepting my invitation, Xiao Wei” Yixue said as soon as they stepped out and saw a glimpse of Wei Yan’s car.

“I should be the one thanking you, Auntie. It’s been a while since I went out with someone aside Xie Na” Wei Yan replied with sincerely. She’s been holed up in either the hospital or the mansion. Having dinner with somebody else is a breath of fresh air.

Yixue revealed a worried smile for her daughter-in-law. She stretched out her hand to give her one last comforting statement.

But before she could touch Wei Yan, a loud shout was heard as a man ran pass them.

“Hey! Goddammit!” someone shouted as she ran from a distance.

When Yixue saw this scenario, she immediately felt her blood boil in rage. Without delay, she ran pass Wei Yan and chased after the snatcher who was sabotaging everything that came his way.

Wei Yan’s eyes widened. Before she knew it, she was running behind Yixue and shouting her name. “Auntie Yi!”

As she joins the chase, Fang came out of his hiding spot, his hands immediately touched his forehead. God, another headache!

He wants to face palm at this expected outcome. “Damn! This two are killing me!”

Fang took out his radio in a hurry and contacted their IT Genius. “Einstein! Shortcut!”. Afterwards he changed to call their fast and furious driver. “Shin, get your butt driving. Catch up with the two”

After instructing, he ran as fast as he could to catch up with the two woman running around like a maniac.

Ah, this job is harder than killing.

As he chases after them, a thought suddenly came to mind. ‘How can they run so fast! Do they have a blood of a cheetah or something!?’

Meanwhile, the thief looked behind him and squeaked in horror as she saw two figures chasing him down like a hyena!

A creepy smile was plastered in Yixue’s face. The thrill of chasing down someone can no longer be contained.

Yixue who saw a few men carrying mops and brooms halted and grabbed it. “Let me borrow this for a while”

The thief continued running, unaware of the terrifying woman aiming at him with a broom. Although he was now a bit far, Yixue still had a smirk on her face.

One.

Two.

Three.

Wei Yan’s eyes bulged wide as she saw the broom leaving Yixue’s hands and flying across towards the man’s feet. He tripped and flapped his hands to regain balance, but to no avail.

The thief fell down, face first and his groan echoed in the silent street. Yixue immediately took this opportunity and run towards him. She successfully pinned him down with a smile on her face. He tried to fight back and escape, but against a military woman, how can he possibly win?

Wei Yan who finally reached the scene immediately took the bag away from the thief. She then turned towards Yixue and gave her a smile.

“You really shouldn’t steal. If you need money, find a decent job” Yixue blurted out while eyeing him intently.

The thief trashed around after hearing this. This hypocrite! “You won’t understand the hardsh.i.p.s we face! Do you think everyone gets a chance to get employed!?”

Wei Yan sighed at what he said before helping both of them up.

True, many people live beneath the poverty line and thus find crime their only source of income. Some people choose crime over decency thinking that they are hopeless, when in fact, they are just lazy. Other ways are out there…they just chose not to find it.

“Find me, I’ll help you land a job” Yixue suddenly said taking the man by surprise.

Unbelievable.

The man stared at the woman and began thinking that she was retarded. She stood witness of his crime, she even chased him for it, and yet here she is offering him a job. Why would she give a job opportunity to a criminal like him?

“Wha—”

“I’m trying to reduce crime so I’m starting small” she interjected while handling him her calling card.

“Come with me” she added which made the man flinch.

It’s a trap.

“You’ll just take me to the police” he said in fright, ready to run away. But Yixue merely smiled at him taking him by surprise once more.

“I’m higher than the police. If I wanted you to pay for your crime, I wouldn’t waste my breathe talking to you” she said, her eyes bore full honesty and it terrified him.

Who is this woman?

After silencing the man and ensuring he no longer have the will to escape, she turned to Wei Yan. “Are you okay, Xiao Wei?”

“I’m okay, Auntie” Wei Yan smiled at her while hugging the bag.

Now that the whole fiasco was over, Wei Yan can’t help but smile as she realized what she just did. It’s been quite long since she ran like that!

After arriving in China, she slowly reverted back to her prim and proper decorum. She forgot how satisfying freedom is.

“I’m surprised you caught up with me” Yixue said with a grin on her face.

Wei Yan chuckled at what she did. She did nothing surprising. Yixue was the one who surprised her to the max. She never thought she would run like a hyena at such age. “You shouldn’t run like that, Auntie. You’re scaring people”

“You’re one to talk” a voice suddenly said. Wei Yan and Yixue swiftly turned to the side and saw a frowning Fang Tao emerging from the shadows.

“Fang!”

Yixue slightly flinched when he saw Fang’s gaze. Right, she placed Wei Yan in danger. Although it’s not completely dangerous, Wei Yan was still placed in a situation that could have turned perilous.

“Mister Bodyguard, Hi!” she cheekily said while waving her hands before abruptly turning towards Wei Yan. “Looks like my time is up”

A laugh came out of Wei Yan as she remembered her mother. That exact movement, words and gestures, was the exact replica of her mother’s escape plan.

“I see my mother in you, Auntie”

“Whenever she gets caught causing trouble, she uses that exact excuse”

Yixue chuckled as well. Indeed, she some has similarities with Mei Yi. They’ve been together for a very long time that Mei Yi’s tenacity rubbed on her. “Well, I learned a lot from her”

“But that isn’t enough, because between us two, you’re the one who resembles her most” she ruffled Wei Yan’s hair as she saw Mei Yi in every aspect in her. “You have the same agility, reflex, and ideas. It’s like I’m playing with the young Mei Yi again”

“Anyway, can you return this to it’s rightful owner. We have to talk things out a little bit” Yixue added before turning to the silent snatcher now under Fang’s intense surveillance. “And I have to think of another excuse to avoid my husband’s worry tantrums”

“Shin, send Madame Han home” Fang butted in when he heard their conversation.

She gave Fang an apologetic smile before turning to Wei Yan once more and gave her one final ruffle in the hair. “Call me if you need anything”

Shin parked right in front of them and opened up the door for Yixue. He offered his hands which she immediately accepted with grace, showing off the true dignified aura of Madame Han. As she sat down she placed her hands on the door to stop Shin from shutting it down. “Ah, I often visit a martial arts institution. If you’re interested why don’t you accompany me sometimes”

“Sure, Auntie” Wei Yan replied without hesitation. “Take care”

Yixue smiled at her beaming face before closing the door and motioning Shin to start driving.

After a while, Wei Yan and Fang began walking to the victim’s location, a heavy air surrounded them.

Not liking what she did again, Fang stopped and gave her a glare. “Why do you always run straight for trouble!?”

“Trouble is more fun you know” she blurted out only to be silenced again by Fang’s deadly glare.

“This is not the first time I told you, and it probably won’t be the last, but your safety is our top priority. You can’t just run straight to trouble anymore, Madame”

“I know, I know” Wei Yan finally admitted, her head hang low. She was like a child reprimanded for causing so much trouble in school. “I’m sorry, Fang”

“We stand as your guard, your protection, so don’t blindly rely on yourself when you have people to back you up when there’s trouble” he said with conviction. Wei Yan is a rose and they stand as the thorn to protect her.

Although bothered by such overprotective measures, Wei Yan can’t refute because she knew for herself that she was in the wrong as well. She needs to accept the truth and her wrongdoings.

“Yes, sir. Now, let’s return the bag” she said with a smile. Fang sighed and took the bag from her. He then continued walking but he assured that Wei Yan was behind him, protected and safe.

A short distance away, Fang finally saw the black haired woman in blue dress, the owner of the bag. Fang slowly approached.

The woman who was searching around for the thief and the peoole who chased him down turned around after sensing a heavy presence behind her. She was greeted by Fang’s pokerface, which looks scary to others perspective.

Slowly, he handed her the bag and man she felt delighted that it was returned to her. She had countless valuables in the bag. “My goodness! Thank you, thank you so much for bringing my bag back”

Fang simply nodded his head and turned around to guide Wei Yan in the car. “Now, let’s go home”

“Okay” she answered as they passed by a fancy looking restaurant.

A few steps from it, a familiar voice suddenly called out making Wei Yan freeze in her spot.

“Wei Wei!?”

…..

It was still 6 in the morning but Qiu Meixiu was already working. She organised the magazines and slowly brewed coffee for herself.

The scent of the freshly brewed coffee exploded in the room and it gave out a heavenly scent as she poured in her favourite milk.

Meixiu drew it close to her nose and slowly, she inhaled it’s glorifying aroma. Ah, this scent is all she needs to have a good day in work.

The cup was an inch away from touching her lips, when she was interrupted by a knock on the door. Meixiu placed down her cup and was surprised when she heard Wei Yan’s voice.

“Sister Qiu!?”

Meixiu immediately ran towards the door and opened it.

“Wei Wei, you’re finally here” she greeted with a huge smile on her face, but it suddenly turned confused when she saw a someone tightly holding Wei Yan’s hands.

“Uhmm, who’s this child?” she asked as Wei Yan guided the child inside.

Wei Yan smiled and closed the door before crouching down to the size of the child. He was around 4 feet and his face was plump and shiny. “Baozi, introduce yourself”

“Hello, Big Sister. My name is Cao Yingjie and I’m 7 years old. Big Sis Wei Wei is my future wife” he greeted before bowing down.

Meixiu stood there, agape. The child was cute. No, scratch that. Cute doesn’t do justice. He was adorable on a whole new level.

He has chubby looking and pinch enticing cheeks. His hair was jet black in color, styled neatly allowing his face to be out in the open. His eyes was slightly round and his body proportion wasn’t all too fat or thin.

“Awww, where did you come from” she said as she crouched down.

“My mother’s w.o.m.b” Yingjie suddenly replied which took Meixiu by surprise.

Well, that’s surprising.

“Baozi” Wei Yan called out while shaking her head. When Baozi realized his mistake, he immediately bowed down to Meixiue. Wei Yan turned to her wearing an apologetic smile. “I’m so sorry, Big Sister Qiu. Yingjie can be quite sarcastic sometimes”

“Where did you pick him up? Where are his parents?…wait, whose his parents!?”

“Yingjie is my friend’s son. She’s a single parent so whenever she has a seminar, she asks me for help” Wei Yan replied before taking a seat and allowing Yingjie to roam around her office.

“Her consultations mostly happens in America so Yingjie was often left in my care. We bumped into each other last night so she asked me again to babysit Yingjie for a while”

“I see” Meixiu replied. But Wei Yan is a doctor and she’s a busy one at that. Sure she can babysit in her stead, but they are still shorthanded because building their team is still underway. “Why not hire a babysitter? Someone more free”

“Xiaolian has trust issues. It’s up to me, as her best friend and Yingjie’s godmother, to catch her when she’s in a pinch” Wei Yan answered quite seriously. She’s raising Yingjie alone after she broke up with her Japanese boyfriend. Because of her job and the past abductions that happened, along the fear of her boyfriend returning, Xiaolian refuses to trust anyone than Wei Yan.

“Don’t worry, I will be leaving him with an assignment. He’ll stay here in the office if we ever have an operation to partake in” she said before turning towards Yingjie. She immediately frowned when she saw him creeping on her stack of sweets. He was particularly eyeing her cookie jar.

“Baozi, those are for the patients. What did I tell you about creeping on my snack?”

“If I want it, I have to earn it” Yingjie answered as he backed away from the cookies.

“Good. Come here so I can give you today’s assignment” Wei Yan smiled at his obedience. Yingjie pouted cutely before walking towards her, glancing at the cookies from time to time.

Meixiu can’t help but smile at this cute interaction.

In fact, she’s not the only one smiling at it. Beyond the screen, Li Zhao smiled and his imagination flew far to the future he wish to have with Wei Yan.

A future involving children and such.

“Can’t we just play?” Yingjie asked as he sat down beside his bride.

“No. I have a lot of things to finish. Once I’m done, I will play with you till both of us drop. Okay?” Wei Yan assured making Yingjie nod his head.

Honestly, what can he do? When his bride speaks, he can’t refute.

“Okay”

After a while, Meixiu dragged Wei Yan in the corner. She suddenly remembered where Wei Yan lives. “How did everyone react!?”

“Well, I asked permission and they warmly accepted it. Uncle said that it could be a form of training for when I become a mother…but I just dismissed it” Wei Yan said. Dejection in her eyes was evident making Meixiu slightly frown.

“With our current situation, that might not happen or if it does…it’s still too far to place my hope” she added, a slight tinge of disappointment seeping out from her enclosed heart.

She had always wanted a child. Along her dream of becoming a wife, comes her dream if having children. But with their situation, is it even possible?

What if her husband continues to hide himself? What if this hide and seek continues on for a few years? By then, she might no longer be able to produce a child.

“Wei Wei, don’t lose hope. I’m sure your husband is doing everything he can to make things work out on his side of the coin” Meixiu assured, fully knowing her quandaries. She’s afraid of not having a child. She’s afraid that this game will prolong.

“Hmmmm, I’ll place my trust in him” she answered with a slight smile. He already told her that he loves him, now all they need is for the danger he keeps on telling her to disappear so the whole hiding can finally be over.

“What husband? Yingjie is Big Sister’s husband” Yingjie suddenly butted in, his face filled with curiosity and anger.

He’s Wei Yan’s husband. Are they talking about someone else? There’s no better husband for Wei Yan than him.

Wei Yan drew close to him and pinched his dumpling cheeks while chuckling. “Sure you are. If you grow taller and manlier, then you might just catch my heart”

Yingjie backed away before coughing. He then looked at Wei Yan with seriousness and as he spoke, his voice became deeper. It was forced though.

“I’m manlier”

Both woman ended up laughing at his cute gestures. “Answer your workbook, Baozi”

“By the way, did you happen to know where Xie Na is?” Meixiu asked, quite concerned because of Xie Na’s odd behaviour yesterday.

“No. She didn’t come here yet?” Wei Yan asked. She usually arrives earlier than her. “Why?”

“I’m worried. She said that she will handle something with regards to the Xie’s but his big brother denied her claims” Meixiu said making Wei Yan frown.

Xie Na lied?

That’s odd.

“Hmmm, let’s ask her when she comes back” Wei Yan said but concern was already itched in her face. What’s that woman up to again.

A few seconds later, a soft knock on the door was heard and slowly Fang entered with a bag of cookies. “I brought the cookies you asked”

“Thanks Fang” Wei Yan smiled before she turned to Yingjie. “Once you’re done, you can ask Big Brother Fang for the cookies. But you’re not allowed to eat too much okay? Know your limits”

“I understand” Yingjie replied as he eyed the guard carrying his cookies.

“Fang, I’m sorry about this” Wei Yan suddenly said as she helped him place down the sweet refills.

“It’s okay. Between the two of you, I think Yingjie is easier to handle” he said as he remembered the events of last night. After settling everything down, he turned towards Yingjie and gave him his serious look. “I don’t tolerate procrastination by the way”

Yingjie ran towards Fang and hugged him in the thigh. This big brother has a scary look in his face…and it thrills him. “That’s fine. Let’s play once I’m done, Big Brother”

“You wouldn’t like the games I play” Fang immediately answered making Meixiu sigh.

No one survives the game they usually play.

“Well, sorry for you, Big Brother. I like challenges” Yingjie answered, unaware that the games he was referring to involves blood, not sweets.

After sorting out some files, Wei Yan wore her coat and began to walk towards the door, Meixiu trailing behind her. “Get along you two”

“I don’t want to return in a messy office so clean up whatever mess you make”

“Understood” Fang replied while eyeing Yingjie who began running towards Wei Yan.

“Where’s my kiss? Don’t wife give their husband goodbye kiss?” he asked cutely.

Fang sighed when he saw this. This kid is better at romantic moves than him. It’s hilarious when he thinks about it.

Wei Yan chuckled before she crouched down and placed a kiss on his cheeks. “Alright, alright. Promise to be good”

“Promise” Yingjie replied with enthusiasm as he kissed her back on the cheeks.

As Wei Yan and Meixiu left the room, Fang can’t helo but look at the CCTVs and shake his head.

A love rival has arrived for their boss. He’s obly 4.1 feet tall, but still…he’s a love rival.

“Looks like boss needs to step up his game” he whispered before he sat down and watch Yingjie answer Wei Yan’s questions one after the other.