Chapter 60 The Turmoil

You Yue's trip was rushed, and he only brought bodyguards. The flight time was only a little over three hours, but it felt like the longest time he had ever experienced.

It was late at night when we arrived at the hotel.

It had just rained, and the air was humid and hot. The night view of Victoria Harbour was still bustling, and the hotels lit up as usual, but the air was still a little dry.

Cheng Hexi had finished her work and was waiting for him at the hotel.

When You Yue knocked on the door, she had just finished an online meeting with Xilin's public relations department and her lawyer. She was still wearing the shirt and trousers she wore during the day, and she looked more relaxed and presentable than the people who had rushed over.

The first thing You Yue did upon seeing Cheng Hexi was to pull her into his arms, without even having time to carefully examine her expression.

The man's embrace was quite forceful, his arms wrapped tightly around her, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones. Even so, You Yue controlled her strength.

Cheng Hexi clearly felt his presence, but she didn't feel any pain.

You Yue's scent also asserted his presence in a domineering way.

She was enveloped by this aura, which carried no hint of ambiguity, and she felt completely at ease.

An indescribable sense of security welled up from her heart, slowly flowing through her blood, restoring vitality to her internal organs, and then giving rise to a deep and subtle longing.

Wrapping her arms around the man's strong waist, Cheng Hexi chuckled and teased him, "Didn't have time to apply for a flight route, so you took a commercial flight?"

You Yue hummed in agreement, holding her in one arm and stroking her cheek with the other to check on her condition.

"How long has it been since our President You took a commercial flight? Are you getting used to it?" she asked with a smile.

In response to her teasing, You Yue merely curved his lips slightly without replying. He tenderly kissed the forehead of the person before him and softly asked, "Wife, won't you let me in?"

Cheng Hexi pursed her lips, lowered her eyes, took his hand, and led him towards the restaurant, turning off the TV that had been playing in the background.

A delicious and visually appealing dinner was laid out on half the table.

Since You Yue landed at this time, he would definitely have eaten airplane food. He was probably in a worse mood then than he is now, so he probably wouldn't have eaten much. Cheng Hexi ordered dinner from the hotel and waited for him to come over so they could eat together.

When they've spent a lot of time together, even without saying a word, the other person knows what the other is thinking.

You Yue easily saw through her intention, his gaze falling on her face: "At a time like this, you still think about whether I'm eating well or not, you really are..."

They didn't say they felt sorry for her, but their heartache was almost palpable.

Cheng Hexi moved her fingers in a reassuring tone, and said bluntly, "I wasn't in the mood to eat when you weren't here, so it's good that you're here to keep me company."

You Yue couldn't say anything more.

He didn't sit opposite Cheng Hexi as before, but sat next to her, and after hearing what she said, he was even unwilling to let go of her hand.

How can I eat with my left hand?

Their sleeves almost brushed together. Cheng Hexi turned her head to look at You Yue and moved her hand, which he was holding, very slightly.

You Yue glanced at her and then moved to the seat to her left.

"I use my left hand."

After saying that, he took her hand again.

"..."

Cheng Hexi smiled and let him be, saying nothing more.

You Yue wasn't actually that hungry, but she waited for him on purpose, and he still ate the meal very seriously.

He was indeed not in a good mood on the plane, but seeing that Cheng Hexi was in good spirits, he felt much more comfortable when he held her hand in his own.

After dinner, the two took a shower and, wearing bathrobes, leaned against the floor-to-ceiling window to look at the city's bustling interior night view.

Cheng Hexi leaned against a warm chest, letting the man play with her hair.

"I just had a meeting with the public relations department and lawyers before you came, and things are going well now, so don't worry."

As she said this, she turned to look at You Yue, her eyes still bright, and she certainly didn't seem dejected.

You Yue hummed in agreement, hugged her tighter, and didn't say anything more.

“I’m going back to Beijing tomorrow, so you didn’t have to fly here specifically for me,” Cheng Hexi murmured, leaning back into his arms and closing her eyes.

But before You Yue could say anything, she continued, "But having you by my side makes me feel very safe... Thank you for coming to my side."

You Yue smiled, feeling that no amount of kissing her was enough.

You Yue didn't stop Cheng Hexi from reading these comments, knowing she could handle everything. He simply deleted most of the malicious doubts and speculations after she finished her meeting and learned everything, and told her he would come to be with her as soon as possible.

The simple words "Wait for me" gave Cheng Hexi a tremendous sense of security, a more effective remedy than any empty comfort.

Before being hurt or attacked, Cheng Hexi felt her lover's embrace and his love and journey across two thousand kilometers.

You Yue pulled her into his arms, staring intently at her. After a moment, he buried his head in her shoulder, making a gesture that was almost one of vulnerability.

“I know you can handle everything without me, but I also know you will be sad.”

Cheng Hexi wrapped her arms around the back of the man's neck and gently nuzzled her head against his shoulder.

You Yue looked at her, his fingertip brushing against the beauty mark at the corner of her eye.

In their circle, Cheng Hexi, You Yue, Ying Zeqing, and Chi Yu'an are not people who do whatever they want. On the contrary, they were carefully taught by their families from a young age, and the first lesson they learned was to maintain emotional stability.

Cheng Hexi's public image has always been capable, bright and sharp, with a distinctive style of doing things. She is always calm and seems to never make a mistake.

But she also feels lonely and sad.

She never watched TV at home, and the TV in the villa in Beijing was never turned on, but it was on here when he first arrived.

After You Yue finished speaking, he asked her, "You turned on the TV because you were in a bad mood and felt lonely?"

Cheng Hexi leaned in and bit his lip: "Has anyone ever told you that you're annoying?"

"I guess so." You Yue chuckled, then playfully shook her, saying, "I usually can't hear other people saying this, I can only hear you."

After saying that, he began to kiss her.

The kiss was delicate and tender, filled with deep affection, yet devoid of any lust.

Cheng Hexi has always known why she fell in love with You Yue.

Eleven years have passed since Cheng Yuqing's death, and Cheng Hexi has always felt that she is doing well. From a girl under her mother's protection to a capable CEO, she has grown a lot.

But her mother's departure left her with long-lasting aftereffects, the most serious and incurable of which was loneliness.

You Yue understands her loneliness and can see into her heart.

He said, "I will always be by your side."

"Don't hold back any sadness or loneliness from now on. Share it with me, okay?"

Cheng Hexi's fingertips trembled slightly, and she felt a lump in her throat.

Neither of them liked making promises, and they both knew that promises were meaningless. You Yue never said "forever" when he confessed his feelings.

But he said it this way now.

Previously, You Yue had always kept his word and never went back on his promise.

Cheng Hexi knew that his promise would always be meaningful.

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After letting herself be emotional for a while, her phone rang. You Yue, with her long arms, took the phone for her.

She answered the phone and stayed in You Yue's arms the whole time, while You Yue held her and listened attentively.

A moment later, the phone call ended. Cheng Hexi looked at You Yue and suddenly made a trivial remark.

“Hongsheng does a better job than Xilin in terms of public opinion monitoring.”

Upon hearing this, You Yue paused slightly, then said, "This is exactly what we do; we have an advantage in terms of technology." He spoke casually, and chuckled, "You actually care about this?"

"It's alright, I don't really care." Cheng Hexi smiled as well: "Everyone has their own expertise."

Seeing her like this, You Yue felt more at ease than before.

He asked, "And then what are your thoughts?"

The online public opinion has been mostly dealt with, and she has hardly seen any of the suspicions and accusations.

If this matter isn't handled properly, Xilin's stock price will fluctuate accordingly. Besides, she also needs to give the board an explanation.

Sibling feuds, infidelity, and illegitimate children are always the most eye-catching scandals in wealthy families. Not letting the public opinion ferment does not mean that she will run away. She will make a formal response and fight back.

Cheng Hexi stared intently at You Yue, her gaze turning somewhat sharp.

She said, "I want to bring Ho Joo-yeon to court."

You Yue put his arm around her shoulder while looking at her.

It's hard to judge whether someone is inciting public opinion. Although He Zhouyan is stupid, he's not completely brainless. Since he dared to do it, he must believe he won't face any real punishment.

Cheng Hexi understood the meaning behind You Yue's glance. She asked, "Do you remember the time you accompanied me home? He Zhouyan was driving."

"I don't quite remember." You Yue actually wanted to play along with her, but he never paid attention to people who weren't involved.

He humbly asked, "What's wrong?"

Cheng Hexi smiled and started talking about other things.

"As you can see, He Chongguang has almost no love or care for his daughter. He entrusted Xilin to me because he knows that I am better than He Zhouyan."

“From the day He Zhouyan returned to the He family, He Chongguang put a lot of effort into him. I think he really wanted to raise his precious son to be like you. Of course, it was too difficult. His dream not only failed to come true, but it was also completely shattered.”

"After that, he strictly controlled He Zhouyan's extravagance and waste, probably because he felt that even if he couldn't become a talent, he should at least become a decent person."

After making his final decision, He Chongguang gave He Zhouyan a small company he had started when he was young.

He Zhouyan's performance was mediocre, he was barely doing anything, but he still made a lot of money.

"Are you saying that the car is too expensive and beyond He Zhouyan's means?"

You Yue had only met him twice and didn't take him seriously at all. He never imagined that someone with so little ability would have so many ideas.

Cheng Hexi hummed in agreement and added, "It's not just the car."

You Yue nodded, understanding what she meant.

He acquired such a huge fortune in a short period of time from taking over that small company.

He Zhouyan is very bold, but also very stupid.

"He Chongguang has never truly regretted having an illegitimate child. His tears at my mother's funeral were just a show. Now, he probably feels a little regretful."

You Yue held her hand tightly and carried her into the master bedroom.

You Yue was unaware of her family's situation, and Cheng Hexi had never mentioned it, but she knew that such a day would eventually come.

He Zhouyan is a petty and vindictive person. He has been coveting Xilin for a long time, and it is impossible for him to do nothing.

Once she gets back, she will deal with all the repercussions of this incident one by one, and then make He Zhouyan receive the punishment he deserves.

With You Yue by her side, she felt at ease.

Thinking back to this time last night, they were still exchanging messages. Cheng Hexi suddenly said, "You can't pick me up from the airport again this time."

You Yue smiled, got into bed, lay down next to her, and pulled her into his arms.

"Yes. Not only can I not pick you up, but I'll also have to hitch a ride on Mr. Cheng's private plane back to Beijing. Is that alright?"

Cheng Hexi took a deep breath and closed her eyes.

Those worries were temporarily set aside, and she smiled and said, "We'll see how you do."

“Okay,” You Yue kissed her forehead and whispered, “Then I’ll lull you to sleep first.”

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Author's Note: I'm here! Thank you for reading, and thank you for the comments and nutrient solution!

I'm going for an IV drip after work tomorrow, so I probably won't be able to update. If I can't update before 11 PM, I'll get a sick leave note. Don't wait up for me! I saw in the comments that many girls are sleeping later than me! Get some rest! [hugs]