Chapter 15 "I'll do whatever you want."...

Cheng Hexi and You Yue were picking out accessories together in the dressing room.

Tonight, the two of them will attend Jingyao's birthday party together.

The Jing family was a well-known wealthy family in Beijing. Jing Yao was the youngest son, with an older brother and sister. Compared to You Yue and Ying Zeqing, who grew up with him, his childhood was much happier.

By this time, You Yue had already changed his clothes.

It was a private dinner, and he wasn't dressed formally like he would for work or a negotiation meeting; instead, he wore a simple shirt and suit.

At first glance, this black suit doesn't seem particularly special, but it has some clever design details that give him a relaxed and sophisticated air.

The man opened a drawer containing all sorts of cufflinks.

Cheng Hexi had just finished putting on her white silk satin gown, but one of the snap buttons at the back was still undone. This position was quite inconvenient for her.

The two were not far apart. You Yue noticed her movements and moved closer to her: "Shall I help you?"

Cheng Hexi paused slightly, then chuckled softly: "Yes, thank you."

"Wearing a formal dress today?" he asked.

These words sounded a bit strange, but Cheng Hexi understood.

She even wears her work suit to charity galas without changing her clothes, yet she was willing to wear a formal dress to Jingyao's birthday party.

You can tell they're very sincere.

"Hmm," Cheng Hexi didn't say much, glanced at herself in the mirror from afar, and asked You Yue, "How is it?"

"very beautiful."

You Yue lowered his eyes slightly, his fingers deftly fastening the snap, and when he removed his hand, he accidentally touched the skin on her shoulder.

Cheng Hexi tilted her head, her gaze falling on his slender fingers.

You Yue merely raised his lips slightly, exchanged a glance with her, and then looked away to return to the counter to pick out cufflinks.

While he was helping her fasten the buttons, Cheng Hexi took out a pair of ruby ​​earrings from the top shelf of the cabinet, and she had just put them on.

You Yue looked at her, as if suddenly inspired, and took out the pair of ruby ​​cufflinks she had given him from the cabinet.

Cheng Hexi tied her hair up at the back of her head, then leaned against the glass shoe cabinet to watch the man put on his cufflinks.

They each packed their own things before going to the concert, but today they've both ended up here together.

The dressing mirror was quite large. After tidying herself up, You Yue looked at herself from a distance.

Cheng Hexi had already looked away from him and turned around to take out a pair of high heels that matched the color of her clothes.

The mirror reflected her shapely figure and the sparkling rubies behind her ears.

You Yue narrowed his eyes, noticing how slender her waist was. It felt as if his hand could completely control it.

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They had to take a car to the pier first, and then board the ship.

The car was still Cheng Hexi's Bentley Mulsanne.

As they approached the dock, You Yue glanced out the car window, then at the person next to him, and suddenly said, "We're going to share a room tonight."

He was quite certain that Cheng Hexi couldn't have been unaware of this, but he still brought it up.

"Hmm." Cheng Hexi shifted her gaze from the laptop screen to his face. "It's okay."

Her tone was completely indifferent and nonchalant: "Aren't we husband and wife?"

The banquet was hosted by Jingyao. As Youyue's friend, he naturally knew that their marriage was without affection, but with so many guests coming and going, it would be difficult to avoid gossip if they didn't stay together.

Cheng Hexi had already thought of this.

"You don't mind?" He was genuinely a little doubtful.

"Should I mind?" Cheng Hexi asked back, then added with a smile, "I trust your character, President You."

You Yue looked at her smiling profile after she looked away, and gave a half-smile.

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Cruise ships are even rarer assets than private jets. Ying Zeqing had one, but You Yue had always been too lazy to acquire one.

They arrived at the dock just as night fell.

This cruise ship has top-of-the-line facilities and is bright and luxurious throughout.

Cheng Hexi understands herself very well.

She enjoys power and sees a sense of accomplishment as dopamine, but she has little interest in such lavish dinners.

However, she can fit in anywhere. Ever since she boarded the cruise ship, her arm has been resting on the sleek and strong arms of the cruiser.

On her way to the banquet hall, she smelled the man's scent and suddenly said, "Your perfume smells wonderful."

Hearing this, You Yue turned his head to look at her and raised an eyebrow.

The ruby ​​behind Cheng Hexi's ear swayed slightly with her steps, and she looked back at him with clear eyes, without a trace of ambiguity.

You Yue wondered inexplicably: How could she be so natural and open?

"Yeah?"

He had a half-smile on his face as he asked Cheng Hexi, "Do you like the scent of cologne?"

"Hmm, but I don't like it too strong."

Last time, the cologne he wore was too pungent and aggressive.

Before long, a bright banquet hall appeared before us, with waiters coming and going.

Jingyao, with his sharp eyes, spotted the two of them as they entered. He dismissed the owner of a new technology company who had been talking to him and walked over to them.

"Ah Yue, sister-in-law."

He extended his right hand to Cheng Hexi and said with a smile, "Nice to meet you, I am Jing Yao."

"Hello, nice to meet you." Cheng Hexi extended her hand to shake his hand gracefully, and then said politely, "I've heard A-Yue talk about you before, happy birthday."

This statement was so obviously fake that all three people present knew it, but for some reason, Jingyao found it very pleasing to the ear.

"Thank you, sister-in-law!"

He was smiling broadly.

You Yue casually lifted his eyelids and handed over the gift he was carrying.

Jingyao took it, and You Yue glanced at the doorway and saw Ying Zeqing.

He sent Jingyao to greet Ying Zeqing, and Jingyao left without disturbing them, giving them a heads-up.

After Jingyao left, Cheng Hexi asked, "I remember, the Yungang Circuit was under his name?"

You Yue said, "Yes."

Cheng Hexi nodded slowly.

It's not surprising that the Jing family owns the largest automotive industry in Beijing. However, despite having been to the Yungang racetrack multiple times, she had never actually met this Mr. Jing.

Her gaze swept across the tea break table, where it was piled high with desserts and pastries. As waiters moved around the room carrying expensive wines, she subtly withdrew her eyes.

You Yue took this in and asked, "Are you hungry?"

"It's alright," she said.

It just looks very appetizing.

They didn't eat anything that night.

Having lived under the same roof for over a month, the two have witnessed each other's self-discipline in every aspect.

Today's dress perfectly accentuates Cheng Hexi's figure, and the high-end silk satin fabric further enhances her elegance.

She's not just thin, but she has a beautiful, shapely figure.

Youyue has a dedicated nutritionist and is very particular about what they eat.

With his muscles so well-developed, he wouldn't be eating two meals a night.

You Yue sensed what she was thinking: "It's not an important occasion, so there's no need to be reserved."

Cheng Hexi looked up at him and heard the man say, "Just think of it as a trip. Didn't you say last time that you hadn't had a vacation in a long time?"

Cheng Hexi smiled but didn't say anything, though she appreciated it.

The banquet hall was large, with crystal chandeliers hanging high. Jingyao had a wide circle of friends, and many people from all walks of life attended, all of whom were prominent figures. As a result, You Yue and Cheng Hexi did not receive as much attention as they had at the charity gala last time.

You Yue and Jing Yao have a lot of overlapping social circles. You Yue originally intended to introduce Cheng Hexi to his friends, but he didn't want her to wear a serious mask as if she were attending a formal meeting.

Otherwise, what's the difference between that and asking her to work overtime?

In fact, Cheng Hexi felt quite relaxed around You Yue.

Physical contact instinctively bridges the emotional gap. She treats You Yue like a familiar person and isn't as guarded. Last time in the car, she almost fell asleep next to him.

It's just that I'm used to pretending in front of others.

You Yue glanced at the food counter: "I'll go with you."

“No need,” Cheng Hexi said, putting on her high heels. There was a ten-centimeter height difference between her and You Yue. She looked up at the person next to her and said, “We don’t need to stick together all night. You can go and chat with your friends.”

You Yue lowered his eyes: "It's alright, I'll go with you first."

Cheng Hexi accepted his offer and walked with him toward the tea break table.

As they walked, she no longer linked arms with the man. Although their hands were apart, they remained much closer than socially appropriate, and his cufflinks brushed against her forearm as they walked.

They never seem like strangers to anyone outside.

Seats were set up at the tea break table. After Cheng Hexi sat down, she reached out and picked up a matcha cookie.

The cookies tasted good, and she ate three. Then, the ruby ​​on her sleeve caught her eye.

He handed over a wet napkin at just the right moment.

Before I could say anything, a clear and melodious female voice came from behind me.

The voice called out "Cousin," drawing Cheng Hexi's attention completely.

A girl wearing a light purple dress walked over.

She first nodded to You Yue as a greeting, then kept looking at Cheng Hexi, smiled, and extended her right hand: "Hello. Nice to meet you, I am Chi Yu'an."

This is how she introduced herself.

Although Chi Yu'an herself is still studying abroad, her name Cheng Hexi is not unfamiliar.

Chi Yu'an and You Yue are related by blood; Chi Yu'an is You Yue's distant cousin.

It's not uncommon for upper-class people to arrange marriages.

However, it is rumored that the Chi family, the You family, and the Ying family are old friends. Although You Yue holds the title of cousin, Chi Yu'an is actually closer to Ying Zeqing.

The floral pattern of this dress reveals it to be from a top luxury brand's spring runway collection; it's understated yet undeniably beautiful. On Chi Yu'an, it perfectly complements her status as a wealthy heiress.

She was very beautiful, especially her eyes. When she smiled, she had two obvious dimples on her cheeks, which were bright and lively. She also wore very eye-catching earrings.

Cheng Hexi smiled, stood up, extended her hand to the person, introduced herself by name, and said, "Miss Chi, it's a pleasure to meet you."

“I know you, President Cheng.” Chi Yu’an’s eyes were clear, unlike most people in this industry.

She took two glasses of wine from the waiter's tray, handed one to Cheng Hexi, and the two sat down at the tea break table.

"Just call me by my name," Cheng Hexi smiled.

“Alright,” Chi Yu’an readily agreed, “then you should call me by my name, not ‘Miss Chi’.”

The two started chatting like that.

Cheng Hexi is a very guarded person, while Chi Yu'an is much more open and honest in comparison. Usually, she does the talking, and Cheng Hexi listens. Surprisingly, they have achieved a certain balance.

As the conversation progressed, she found Chi Yu'an's personality quite endearing, which made her feel much more relaxed. However, she still didn't understand why Chi Yu'an had started the conversation, so she smiled and asked, "You seem quite curious about me?"

Hearing this question, Chi Yu'an was quite frank and winked at her: "I mainly want to see what kind of person my cousin, a high-class young master, would marry."

“Arrogant and haughty…” Cheng Hexi clinked glasses with her, slowly repeating the phrase, and asked curiously, “Was You Yue like this before?”

"Huh? Before?" Chi Yu'an was taken aback by the question. "Isn't he like this now?"

Cheng Hexi paused for a moment, then said carefully, "He... I think he's pretty good."

Chi Yu'an couldn't tell if she was just trying to give You Yue enough face in public or if she genuinely felt that way. She was surprised for a while before finally blinking and saying, "Well... that means she's been much more reserved in front of you. Speaking of which—sister-in-law, you two are a perfect match."

Cheng Hexi couldn't help but chuckle and said "thank you." Upon hearing the term "cousin-in-law," she thought to herself: Had no one told this young lady about her true relationship with You Yue?

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You Yue stopped interrupting them while they were chatting and went to Ying Zeqing's side with his wine glass.

A long-delayed acquisition deal was finally finalized. Ying Zeqing personally flew to London, landing in his private jet in the evening, just in time for the dinner.

The two chatted casually for a few minutes, and after learning that everything went smoothly, You Yue said, "You just got back to Beijing and came to support Jingyao without even having to deal with jet lag?"

People like them have energy and stamina that are incomparable to ordinary people, not to mention that their bodies have long been used to flying around for so many years. You Yue also often flies for ten hours, and after landing, he goes straight to the company to sign dozens of documents.

Saying it like that now is purely a joke.

"Did you come with Yu'an?"

If not, then he could rest for two more hours.

Ying Zeqing didn't answer directly, but asked casually, "What, you've only been married a short time and you already have the leisure to gossip about me?"

You Yue glanced at Cheng Hexi, not at a disadvantage, and said with a normal expression: "A happy marriage means you have plenty of free time."

Ying Zeqing chuckled at this moment, but didn't expose him.

After a while, he asked, "You've declined so many times before, what's so special about this Mr. Cheng?"

It's been over a month since You Yue got their marriage certificate, and both Jing Yao and Liang Xiao have asked about it, but Ying Zeqing hasn't.

The reason they're asking now is probably because they're genuinely curious.

“Her maternal grandmother and the old lady were old friends. The old lady liked her, and she was genuinely good to the old lady.” You Yue truly saw all of this.

"Besides, Grandma is getting old, so I have to go along with her."

Ying Zeqing nodded slightly.

He knew You Yue and knew that he wasn't the type to fob off anyone.

If she doesn't want to get married, she won't be bound by any rules. Once she agrees, she won't just go through the motions, but will truly take her marriage partner seriously.

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Not long after, Cheng Hexi's wine glass was almost empty, but her expression remained unchanged; she was still sober, and her eyes were bright.

Chi Yu'an had only drunk half of his wine when Ying Zeqing, who was dressed in a suit, quietly took the glass away from him.

After completing the task skillfully, Ying Zeqing looked up and greeted Cheng Hexi.

Cheng Hexi nodded in polite response.

Chi Yu'an wasn't a big drinker, and since her glass was taken away, she decided to stop drinking and instead took a small piece of cheesecake from the dessert table.

You Yue was talking to someone over there, and a few steps behind Ying Zeqing, he walked up to Cheng Hexi's side and glanced at her face seemingly casually.

Cheng Hexi took his hand and stood up, their skin pressed intimately together. After taking a few steps, she sensed something unusual about the two people behind her and turned to look at You Yue.

I found it somewhat amusing.

She was still unaware of her husband's scandals, but she started paying attention to the gossip about his friends.

You Yue noticed the gaze of the person next to her and met her eyes.

"how?"

Cheng Hexi naturally wouldn't actually inquire, saying, "Nothing much, your cousin is quite likable."

"That means she likes you. She wouldn't say a word to someone she doesn't like."

"Really?" Cheng Hexi smiled. "Then I'm honored."

You Yue smiled and extended an invitation: "Shall I take you to meet my friends?"

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For the rest of the time, You Yue and Cheng Hexi were inseparable.

Chi Yu'an sat next to Ying Zeqing. After she sat down, she looked up at Cheng Hexi and You Yue sitting at the opposite table, covered her mouth and asked Ying Zeqing, "When exactly did my cousin start dating?"

Ying Zeqing glanced at her sideways but didn't reply.

Chi Yu'an maintained her dignified young lady demeanor on the surface, but she continued to argue relentlessly.

"Why are you ignoring me? I'm really curious!"

Where does all this curiosity come from?

Ying Zeqing unbuttoned his cuffs, rolled up his sleeves, and glanced at her: "Eat first, and I'll tell you after you're done."

Chi Yu'an ignored his childish behavior and took out her phone to send a message to You Yue.

Although You Yue was her cousin, she wasn't actually as close to him as she was to Ying Zeqing. She could talk about anything with Ying Zeqing, but she wouldn't gossip about You Yue; when she messaged him, she was much more serious.

He Xi just said you have a good personality...

She has a really great personality. I forgot to tell her. Could you give me her WeChat? I'd like to be friends with her.

You Yue was working on his phone when he saw the pop-up window. He then spent two minutes replying to the email and opened the message box.

His expression remained unchanged as he lowered his eyes and replied:

Ask after the banquet.

Further addition:

Remember to call her "cousin-in-law".

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After dancing together, Cheng Hexi and You Yue walked out of the magnificent hall through the main door.

The cruise ship has a full range of entertainment facilities.

Passing through the lounge, Cheng Hexi saw people playing Texas Hold'em in the first room, and further in was a large billiards room. She walked beside You Yue and asked him where he was going.

Going straight back to their room seemed too early; tonight would be their first time sharing a room, and it certainly didn't feel as comfortable as being alone in a room.

You Yue asked her what she wanted to do: "What about you? Is there anything you want to do?"

He stood beside Cheng Hexi, looking at her with his eyes slightly lowered.

The black suit gives off a cold and oppressive feeling, but those alluring eyes are quite deceptive.

Cheng Hexi inexplicably thought of how You Yue looked on the Yungang Circuit that day.

Back then, the two weren't familiar with each other. He was dressed in a black racing suit, leaning against a black sports car, glancing back at her with a colder and sharper look than he does now.

Cheng Hexi thought for a moment and asked, "You know all of these?"

“Hmm,” he nodded, and chuckled softly, “I’ll do whatever you want.”

Oh, the young master even knows how to use honorifics.

Cheng Hexi smiled and said, "Let's play billiards then."

She hasn't played in a long time.

You Yue said "okay," and stepped back half a step to let her enter first.

The two were in the billiard room furthest to the side, which had two billiard tables, and a sofa and a tea table in the inner room.

Cheng Hexi said she plays snooker.

The waiter set up the ball, and then the two of them were left in the room.

He took off his suit jacket, folded it neatly, and draped it over the back of the chair. Seeing that Cheng Hexi had chosen the pole, he made a "please" gesture.

Seeing his confident and composed demeanor, Cheng Hexi smiled and asked, "Is President You very good at this?"

You Yue raised an eyebrow but didn't reply.

Cheng Hexi understood, lowered her eyes, and bent down to putt the ball.

The movements were clean and efficient.

That was a fantastic goal.

The dress she wore tonight was sleeveless and not low-cut, so it wouldn't affect her billiards playing. When she made a putt, you could see her beautifully shaped, fair arms and waistline.

Simply being thin doesn't give you such beautiful curves; she certainly hasn't been lazy when it comes to fitness.

But You Yue had never seen her go into her home gym, so he casually asked, "Do you work out often?"

“No,” Cheng Hexi straightened up, tucked a stray hair that had just fallen to her face behind her ear, and said, “About three or four times a week. Most of the time it’s swimming or yoga, I don’t use the gym equipment much.”

Over the years, Cheng Hexi has not had the habit of taking a nap, and usually uses her lunch break to exercise.

Exercise releases endorphins and dopamine, making her more alert and efficient in the afternoon.

You Yue has a great physique; he must have put in a lot of effort. I was able to see it the morning we started living together.

But Cheng Hexi didn't think that way; she was mainly considering her health.

However, swimming and yoga are indeed beneficial for body shaping.

You Yue shifted his gaze from her to the pool table and asked, "You know, there's a gym in the house, and a swimming pool in the basement."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Hexi gave a slightly helpless expression: "I'm not so unfamiliar with my own family." She said, "Aunt Yao showed me around the day we moved in."

She never referred to the Ho family's luxurious hillside villa as home, but rather the house they lived in together as home.

This idea of ​​different degrees of closeness made You Yue feel good. But then she thought about it again. Before they got married, after her mother passed away, she always felt like she didn't have a home.

Cheng Hexi is very guarded, and this guardedness stems from her insecurity.

You Yue wasn't a meticulous person; in fact, he often focused too much on results, making him seem somewhat cold-hearted. But at this moment, he keenly noticed this and felt a strange emotion stirring within him.

Later he realized that it was out of heartache.

At that moment, he felt a deep connection with his mother, as they had both lost her years ago.

Cheng Hexi had never been stared at by him for so long before, and now she cast an inquiring glance at him.

You Yue's expression returned to normal. He glanced at the pool table and bent down to draw his cue.

Cheng Hexi stood to the side with her arms crossed, her eyes revealing admiration.

You Yue certainly has the right to be arrogant; if she had just been talking about Texas Hold'em, he would definitely be very good at it too.

However, she herself is not bad either.

Cheng Hexi thought to herself, "I can't beat him at racing, but I can give billiards a try."

You Yue watched several rounds with an appreciative attitude and noticed Cheng Hexi's focused gaze as she did one thing.

He always exudes a sense of certainty and inner confidence.

Confident yet not sharp, very charming.

I just wanted to relax a bit, but I didn't expect to encounter such a worthy opponent. We ended up wasting more than half an hour going back and forth.

In the end, Cheng Hexi held the stick with one hand, turned her head and smiled at You Yue.

Her eyes were bright, and she seemed to be in a good mood.

It seems she preferred the activity just now to interacting with people at the banquet.

Cheng Hexi put down her golf club, walked to the leather sofa next to her, and sat down. She said in a flat tone, "Don't do that next time."

"What's going on?" You Yue wiped his hands, pulled out two glasses from the wine cabinet in the inner room, and asked her, "What would you like to drink?"

Cheng Hexi said, "I don't drink alcohol."

You Yue didn't say anything, and naturally poured her half a glass of water.

She naturally took it and drank it, only remembering to say thank you after she finished.

Watching You Yue lower his eyes and adjust his cuffs, Cheng Hexi put down her cup and suddenly said, "You initially just wanted to play along with me, but later you wanted to really fight, right?"

You Yue glanced at her, his eyes holding a half-smile.

She knew she was right.

You Yue guessed what was bothering her.

I felt like I was underestimating her, so I was in a bad mood.

He promised, "I'll give it my all next time."

As if to show his sincerity, You Yue asked her again, "When do you have time to go for a drive around Yungang with me?"

Cheng Hexi leaned back on the sofa and said casually, "I can't beat you at racing."

From this angle, You Yue could see the mole at the corner of her eye very clearly.

He didn't think so.

“I know that track better than you do. I’ve driven it countless times since it was built, so—I can’t say for sure.”

Cheng Hexi glanced at him.

You Yue noticed her gaze, smiled, and said nothing.

This is the first time they've brought up their "first meeting" since they got their marriage certificate.

You Yue had no idea what Cheng Hexi was thinking, but he had to admit that after that day, he had developed a little curiosity about the marriage partner that his grandmother had chosen for him.

People will always notice others in a crowd who are at the same level as them and share the same interests.

“Let’s go back,” he said. “It’s getting late.”

Cheng Hexi wore a formal dress today, but no watch.

You Yue sat to her right, and she turned her head slightly, glancing down at his watch.

Seeing this, he moved his wrist to make the front of the watch face more oriented to her gaze.

It was almost time for Cheng Hexi to go to bed.

She was the first to get up from the sofa, suddenly not wanting the day to end like this. She paused, then asked You Yue, "Shall we go to the deck to see the sea?"

You Yue's gaze swept over her high heels, and he said, "Should we go back to the room and change our shoes?"

It took Cheng Hexi a moment to realize that this person cared about her.

“No need,” she said. “I’m used to it, and I don’t feel tired.”

She stood up first, turned around and asked, "Shall we go?"

You Yue was dressed simply in a shirt and trousers, with a seven-figure Piaget watch on his left wrist. The only bright spot was the ruby ​​on his cuff.

The man looked up at her.

The next second, he got up from the sofa, picked up his suit jacket from the back of the chair, and replied, "Let's go. I told you, I'll do whatever you want."

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Author's Note: This chapter is being released early! Thank you all for your subscriptions and support! [rose emoji]

The next chapter will still be updated tomorrow at 9:01 PM, and it'll be a long chapter too. I'll try my best to update daily afterwards! The young couple is finally sharing a bed!