Chapter 49 His trip was specifically to accompany Cheng Hexi…

The day before Cheng Hexi flew to New York, she told You Yue about her itinerary.

She could keep her work hours within a week. The 8th was her birthday, and on the 9th at noon she flew to Las Vegas to attend Finn's wedding.

After Cheng Yuqing passed away, just as she had said, Cheng Hexi celebrated her birthday as if it were the day she met her mother.

When she was studying in the United States, Xu Zhumeng would celebrate her birthday. Xu Zhumeng graduated and returned to China a few years earlier than her. After that, other friends also celebrated with her.

Eat cake, make a wish, receive gifts, drink, have a party, and laugh all night long.

I was indeed incredibly happy at the moment, but felt extremely empty the next morning.

After returning to China, I was too busy with work, and there were also some other annoying things to deal with besides work. Months, weeks, and days became coordinates for things to do on my schedule. The 24 hours on my birthday were quickly spent in meetings and signing documents.

You Yue actually remembered her birthday.

Cheng Hexi was surprised, but couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

She didn't want to think about it, yet she couldn't stop herself from thinking about it.

This tiny expectation is like a spark igniting in my heart.

Wildfire spread.

-

Cheng Hexi had applied for the flight route early on, and it was scheduled to fly in the afternoon. She decided to avoid further hassle in the morning and instead work from home.

You Yue also stayed at home with her.

Despite being said to be accompanying each other, both were very busy, each occupying a study to handle their own work.

The senior executives and assistants who accompanied Cheng Hexi on her business trip arrived at the airport, and Cheng Hexi did not need anyone to pick her up.

You Yue had told her in advance that he would give it to her.

After lunch, the two went into the dressing room together to change clothes.

Cheng Hexi was dressed casually and comfortably today, wearing a high-quality gray sweatshirt set. She wasn't wearing earrings or a necklace; the only accessory she wore was the wedding ring on her ring finger.

She stood in front of the mirror and casually tied her hair into a low ponytail with a silk hair tie.

Youyue stood by the perfume counter not far away, preparing to put the perfume she had just used back on the counter.

Their clothes, perfumes, his tie and cufflinks, her necklace and earrings... these items were all placed very close together, with no clear boundaries.

After Cheng Hexi moved into the master bedroom, their belongings became increasingly intertwined, even the watch winder was shared.

Cheng Hexi put on her watch, walked to You Yue's side, and smelled the faint top notes on his clothes.

Lemon bergamot, a very alluring fruity and smoky woody flavor, she was very familiar with.

Seeing You Yue turn his head to look over, Cheng Hexi praised, "You smell so good."

He raised an eyebrow: "Mr. Cheng, are you flirting?"

"..." Cheng Hexi said helplessly, "I'm just telling the truth."

You Yue picked up the perfume bottle again, walked over to her, and smiled, "Would you like to try it?"

Their tastes are actually quite similar.

Although this is a men's fragrance, it has a light and sophisticated scent without being overpowering or pungent; it's her favorite woody fragrance.

Before Cheng Hexi could speak, the man half-embraced her.

You Yue sprayed perfume on the inside of the wrist of the person in his arms, then gently squeezed her wrist and rubbed it against her neck.

The neck area was warmer, and as the skin rubbed together, the scent of perfume slowly diffused.

Her back was pressed against the man's warm, broad chest.

Cheng Hexi had long been accustomed to physical contact with You Yue and had become accustomed to his embrace.

Taking advantage of the position, You Yue sprayed her with perfume and then placed a light kiss on the back of her neck.

His breath was hot, and his movements were delicate and careful.

Cheng Hexi felt the gentle kiss, like a strand of hair brushing against her, and her body tensed instantly.

The fragrance wafts out, creating an atmosphere of ambiguity.

-

The suitcase was placed at the elevator entrance.

You Yue picked it up casually, placed it in the entryway, and leaned against the door with his arms crossed, watching Cheng Hexi change her shoes.

The black Cullinan was already waiting in the villa's courtyard.

Cheng Hexi put on her shoes, stood up, tucked a stray hair behind her ear, and looked up to meet the man's burning gaze.

She paused slightly, then asked, "The airport is far away. Are you going to take such a long detour to take me?"

You Yue was not very satisfied with this issue.

He leaned against the door without moving, raised an eyebrow, and said indifferently, "Is that all you wanted to say?"

"..." Since they would be apart for a week, Cheng Hexi let him manipulate her, and changed her words with a smile: "Then what should I say? Thank you, husband?"

You Yue lowered his eyes, his face expressionless, but his gaze remained fixed on her. After a moment, he raised his hand and brushed his fingertip against the lips of the person in front of him. As he did so, his cufflink brushed against her cheek.

The ruby ​​has a warm, smooth feel with a slight coolness.

"Why are you being so polite with me, wife?"

Cheng Hexi smiled and dodged, but the person in front of her grabbed her chin, and the man's breath overwhelmed her.

We just looked at each other in the dressing room and then looked away. I tried to control myself, but I was still consciously falling for it.

Their lips rubbed together, their breaths mingled. In their entanglement, even their panting became hot.

You Yue placed his other hand on her waist, lingering from her waist to her back, and then turned her around, letting Cheng Hexi's back lean against the door.

She wasn't wearing high heels today. The height difference between them was a bit greater than usual, and when they kissed, she gently tiptoed, raised her arms, and wrapped them around his neck.

You Yue was very accommodating to her, bending down slightly.

Neither of them needed to say they didn't want to part; their reluctance to separate was evident in every detail of their kiss.

After the kiss ended, Cheng Hexi's lip makeup was completely ruined. She was still angry, so she grabbed You Yue's tie and bit his lip while standing on tiptoe.

The blow was quite heavy and should have hurt a bit, but You Yue didn't care at all. Instead, he smiled happily and bent down to straighten the hem of the hoodie that the person in his arms had just messed up.

Cheng Hexi messed up his tie, but ignored him and took out her lipstick to touch up her makeup, always maintaining a proper appearance.

You Yue was in a great mood and stood next to her, retieing his tie.

Before leaving, You Yue carried the suitcase with one hand and opened the door for her.

Cheng Hexi stepped into the blazing summer sun, where the halo of light danced incessantly before her eyes, and the Cullinan, which was swimming, was waiting at the door.

She suddenly recalled the scene from her last business trip.

The day after their first kiss.

At that time, Mulsanne was also parked in this spot. She stood by her car, waiting for Tang Ying to come upstairs to get her documents. You Yue drove his sports car out of the parking garage and stopped next to her car.

They glanced at each other briefly, without a trace of reluctance, and exchanged only two words, which were both polite and perfunctory.

Then came another week of separation.

The sound of suitcase wheels rolling behind her brought her back to reality.

You Yue closed the door and walked to her side.

"Sunbathing on such a hot day?"

He pulled the suitcase with one hand, and instead of putting his other hand in his pocket, he held her hand.

Cheng Hexi smiled but didn't say that she was thinking about him.

-

You Yue's private jet took off on the afternoon of the 8th, and when it landed in New York, it was still the 8th.

The 9th is Cheng Hexi's birthday.

During his few days away from Beijing, he only brought bodyguards and left Qi Xuan at Hongsheng, prioritizing online handling of any matters.

When traveling on business, You Yue rarely went without his assistant. It was only when he was explaining the work to Qi Xuan that Qi Xuan finally learned what their boss You was doing, taking a flight of more than ten hours each way.

There's an important technology summit in Beijing in a few days, so You Yue can't stay in New York for long.

He made this trip specifically to celebrate Cheng Hexi's birthday.

When You Yue first took over, neither the outside world nor the board of directors were very optimistic about him. He never showed that he cared, but he did everything to the extreme, never giving anyone a chance to find fault. In the end, everyone in this position is a capable and decisive workaholic.

For him, time is more important than money.

Even knowing that their marital relationship wasn't as driven by self-interest as outsiders speculated, Qi Xuan was still incredibly surprised.

-

The night before his departure, You Yue had a private dinner party.

Several Hong Kong businessmen who had previously collaborated with me recently came to Beijing and organized this gathering.

There wasn't much serious business to discuss at this dinner; everyone chatted casually, but it inevitably revolved around the same old topics.

During the meal, a Hong Kong businessman who was in the new energy business struck up a conversation with You Yue and they started talking about Cheng Hexi.

Although he and Cheng Hexi did not hold a wedding ceremony, their marriage was no secret in the industry, and everyone present knew about it.

This Hong Kong businessman had worked with Cheng Hexi's former boss a few years ago. After learning about You Yue and Cheng Hexi's marriage, he met You Yue for the first time and mentioned that she was very capable, showing great admiration for her.

You Yue had already put down his chopsticks and was texting Cheng Hexi on his phone. Hearing Cheng Hexi talking about this, You Yue occasionally chimed in with a few words, feeling happy and proud of himself.

After the dinner, everyone said they were going to play golf. No one was home, so You Yue went along.

The man who had just walked between You Yue was walking at a leisurely pace. He lit a cigarette and offered one to You Yue.

You Yue waved his hand, thanked him, and said, "I won't smoke."

"You don't smoke?" He lit one himself, somewhat puzzled.

Last year, he collaborated with Hongsheng on a new energy vehicle project. They often traveled for work, sometimes with different time zones. When they had online meetings that went on too late, Youyue lit a cigarette a few times.

"I've given it up." He smiled and said succinctly, "President Cheng doesn't like it."

Those around him smiled knowingly.

-

August in New York is hot and humid, with the scorching sun shining on the steel and concrete skyscrapers.

Cheng Hexi hasn't been resting well these past few days; the back-and-forth pulling and tugging has been very tiring.

Humans aren't made of iron. When your nerves are tense, you don't feel anything, but when you suddenly relax, fatigue sets in.

After the contract was finalized, she gave her team a day off and rested at the hotel until lunchtime.

The others will return earlier, but she will stay here and fly to Las Vegas tomorrow at noon to attend Finn's wedding.

It was scorching hot outside, but the hotel room maintained a constant temperature and humidity, like a paradise untouched by wind and rain. Cheng Hexi briefly hesitated between ordering room service from the hotel and eating at the restaurant, but ultimately chose to go to the restaurant.

When You Yue took her to the airport that day, he specifically told her to eat on time and eat well before she got out of the car. Cheng Hexi readily agreed at the time and didn't want to break her promise and make him worry.

She took off her bathrobe, changed into a white dress, put on the necklace You Yue had given her, and stood in the entryway to remove her room key.

They have a thirteen-hour time difference. When she woke up this morning, she replied to You Yue's message from the previous night, but there has been no response yet.

It's already past midnight in China; he's probably already resting.

Realizing she was thinking about him, Cheng Hexi smiled helplessly.

She turned off her phone and opened the door.

The hotel's corridors are magnificent.

The door was only half open, and before she could react, the person she had just been thinking about suddenly appeared in her line of sight.

The next second, she landed steadily in a broad embrace.

She was instantly enveloped by the familiar scent and body temperature.

The man's strong arms encircled her waist, and he chuckled softly in her ear.

Cheng Hexi stiffened, her ears tingling and burning, as she heard You Yue say, "Happy birthday, Hexi."

Do you miss me?

-----------------------

Author's Note: I'm here... I hate you, work.

Thank you everyone for following along, and thank you for the nutrient solution!