Two-faced: Doting Husband & Shameless Wife - Chapter 104

The night falls unknowingly. After went to see their future home ready to be rebuilt, Xi Jian brought her to lunch. They just sat there without talking at all about the topic tonight. Ling Yue was getting restless. They almost arrived at the Old Mansion. She kept glancing at Xi Jian but failed to make her point. She doesn’t even know what she wants to say.

“Brother Jian …” Ling Yue called out to him.

Xi Jian, who realized that he was being stared at, did not take his eyes off the road even though Ling Yue looked at him repeatedly.

“Don’t call me like that anymore. We are married by the way.” Xi Jian held her hand, slipped his fingers between Ling Yue’s smooth fingers and brought it to his lips. He kissed the back of her hand softly. “You can call my name, but I prefer ‘Hubby’ though.” His inner gaze was anchored on Ling Yue’s red face. How can he talk about an intimate call now?

‘That’s too impromptu!’

“You’re really adorable.”

Xi Jian puts his hand on Ling Yue’s neck and pulled her. He covered Ling Yue’s lips with his lips. Ling Yue widened her eyes and pushed his shoulders.

“What are you doing! You’re driving! What if we—”

Ling Yue gasped for the right words. When did they pull over? A mischievous grin appeared on Xi Jian’s lips.

“Look! You’re too anxious to realized it, honey.”

“Ho-honey?” She asked absent-minded.

“Ckck … because we’ve pulled over, I better get rid of your excessive anxiety.”

The alarm on Ling Yue’s head rang when seeing the light in Xi Jian’s eyes in this dim night. He kissed Ling Yue so that all she could think about now was his lips on hers.

Xi Jian pulled away and buried his head on Ling Yue’s shoulder while trying to catch his breaths, Xi Jian hugged her briefly.

“Let’s stop here before I lost control.” He smiled sweetly at Ling Yue. His thumb rubbed Ling Yue’s wet lips. “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything.” After making sure Ling Yue’s appearance was decent as usual, he drove his car on the highway.

Ling Yue tried to calm herself. Her heart beat wildly. This man was really bad for her heart. But because of Xi Jian, her anxiety was slightly reduced. She hoped that nothing untoward would happen. Ling Yue took a deep breath. She, herself, decided to marry Xi Jian. She could not find another way for her stubborn brothers. So she must be willing to bear all the risks. Ling Yue glanced at him once more. His handsome face doesn’t show any expression. She wondered what he was thinking.

Xi Jian’s phone rang when they entered the Old Mansion fence. There were already other cars lined up there. After glancing at the contents of Bai Xu’s brief message. Xi Jian invited her down.

“Wait a minute!”

Ling Yue pulled Xi Jian’s arm as he began to walk. Ling Yue looked at him nervously. Xi Jian looked far ahead then turned his gaze to his wife.

“It will be all right.”

Xi Jian gently grabbed her hand and led her inside.

Butler’s grandfather, Mr Fu, welcomed them at the entrance. “Miss Ling, Mr. Xi. Your two grandfathers are waiting in the living room with your brothers and Mr. Xi’s mother.”

The atmosphere down a few degrees and full of tension. Ling Yujin sat with Ling Huang and Ling Huansheng while Ling Feng stood behind them. Across from them sat Xi Zihao with a radiant face and a woman in her mid fifties whom Ling Yue believed was Mrs. Xi, Xi Jian’s mother. Hui Jia.

In the Ling family, only Ling Feng’s expression was not well covered. He glared at the sight of Ling Yue and Xi Jian entering.

“You…!”

Xi Jian glanced at him briefly. He was sure Ling Feng already knew first because he was always watching over him lately. He only looked briefly at his grandfather and mother before speaking.

“Sorry, we’re late, Grandfather Ling, and thank you for giving up your valuable time even though I asked to meet suddenly.” He led Ling Yue to sit on one of the couches. Their gazes were all on their interlocking hands.

“You know, a man holds a woman in public especially if there is no relationship is very rude.” Ling Huang launched his words before Xi Jian’s ȧss touched the sofa. He got a bad hunch when he saw the look on Xi Jian’s eyes. Xi Jian said nothing and smiled.

“Indeed. If they didnt. However …” Xi Jian looked at their faces before dropping the bomb. “… the one I’m hold is my own wife.” Xi Jian felt Ling Yue’s body stiffen beside him.

When he came in here, he was still looking for an explanation to open their chat. Fortunately, Ling Huang made it even easier. The corner of his lips was lifted up.

There was a terrible silence before Ling’s scream was heard.

“WHAAAT?!!!”

“Oh, my …”

“You! What nonsense are you saying!” Ling Huansheng clenched his teeth. If he didn’t respect the Xi’s in front of him, Ling Huansheng would have already stood up and pointed his index finger at Xi Jian’s face.

“The reason I brought my grandfather and mother here is to talk about our marriage celebration.” his smile widened. “Ah, if you didn’t know, I already got Grandpa Ling’s blessing, isn’t that right, Grandfather?”

Ling Yue’s three siblings looked at Ling Yujin who was frozen. Ling Feng got a report if this morning this two people came to the marriage registry office.

“What does this mean, grandfather?” He asked Ling Yujin.

Xi Zihao grinned widely. Thinking the threat that time was successful. “You’re still wise like you were, friends!” he praised Ling Yujin.

His frozen expression slowly faded. “Oh, is that so? I guess you have received ‘my blessing’, then?” he did not look at Xi Jian, but looked at Xi Zihao. Like himself who afraid tarnish his name with dishonorable disgrace, that old man was very afraid of losing his wealth. If Xi Jian had signed the contract, then Ling Yujin only had to ask Ling Yue to make Xi Jian divorce her later and his shares would fall into his hands and that would wiped the smile on Xi Zihao old face. With thoughts like that, he displayed his smile. “In that case, good then!”

“Grandpa!” Ling Feng still didn’t accept it, whatever was behind this, his grandfather contributed for sure. How could his grandfather approve this marriage without hearing their, her brothers, agreement.

Xi Jian secretly watched them. He dropped another word again. “To make sure about your blessing, we registered our marriage this morning.” He put the proof on the table. Xi Jian’s mother and Ling Huang rushed to confirm it.

“So it’s you? Oh my … you’re really my daughter-in-law!”

Finally, Hui Jia found out who exactly the woman who was able to tame her son! Her heart bloomed like spring. She looked at Ling Yue with a sparkle eyes. Just one look, she was sure Ling Yue passed all the tests to become Mrs. Xi.

Ling Yujin and Xi Zihao looked furrowed, with different reasons.

“What? So you guys have formalized it yourself without telling me ?!” he stared unhappily at Xi Jian, Xi Jian only shrugged. On the other hand, Ling Yujin was not happy that this man sealed his contract this way.

Although he didn’t look happy, Xi Zihao put him aside and invited Ling Yujin to celebrate the ties of the two families at Ling Yujin’s study room. The servants who listen to their conversation behave like professionals even though they are shocked. Their lovely Miss, were married! They quickly put on an expressionless face and serve all the snacks there. Ling Yue asked them to brought it to the back garden after their grandpa left. She needed to freshen up.

Hui Jia approached Ling Yue and hugged her. “Thank you for accepting my son. Although sometimes he is annoying, but my son is a good man. Please be patient with him.” She congratulated them with teary eyes.

Ling Yue felt her eyes stung and heat up. “What are you saying, Madam, I should be the one thanking you for raising a wonderful man and allowing him to choose me.” she said timidly. This was the first time they met, was actually in a bond between their mother-in-law and their daughter-in-law. Ling Yue was grateful she did not snap at her or slap her and ask her to leave Xi Jian.

Vice versa, Hui Jia looked radiant, ignoring the tension behind her.

“From now on call me ‘Mom’ as he calls me.”