Chapter 22: The Vain Male Wife of the Domineering Boss
Actually, it can be held, Mingyao thought.
But the chasing would look a little embarrassing. If Lin Zhi broke free from his hand, he would not be able to find a reason to keep her.
Mingyao stopped at the end of the corridor and looked at the courtyard. After a while, a car drove away from there.
Last night’s intimacy was like the beauty of a rosy pearl, which disappeared along with the rain stopping.
Mingyao still remembers the way Lin Zhi kissed her, his tenderness and sweetness, his eyes that were so bright and beautiful that it made her heart palpitate.
She was so close to him last night, but today she has to go on a date with another man.
The huge sense of loss and jealousy almost swallowed him up. Mingyao tightly gripped the armrests of the wheelchair, and veins bulged on the back of his hands.
His crippled leg was more of a hindrance than ever before, and he actually hated his disability even more than he had after the accident.
He must stand up so that when Lin Zhi wants to leave again, he can imprison him in his arms, or at least keep up with Lin Zhi's steps so as not to be left there in embarrassment.
Mingyao's eyes were cold and he made a phone call.
"Doctor Li, it's me. Please arrange a checkup for me as soon as possible and then help me develop a rehabilitation plan."
Mingyao knew very well that there was a good chance that his leg would heal.
The pain that never stops means that the nerves are still sensitive and can continue to be controlled, which is better than the situation of many people.
He tried rehabilitation ten years ago, when he was only eighteen years old. How could he be willing to be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life? However, he could not get over the hurt from the people closest to him, and he became depressed ever since.
But this can't go on any longer. Mingyao feels a strong sense of crisis.
Although Ji Shuangcheng is not as good-looking or rich as him, he is a normal person with all four limbs intact. In comparison, who would choose a disabled person?
Everything he did was difficult. Even after Lin Zhi fell asleep from exhaustion, it was inconvenient for him to carry him to the bathroom to clean up.
Mingyao is a very goal-oriented and persistent person. Once he decides on something, he will not give up easily.
Lin Zhi is his wife, he will not give her up to anyone else.
Compared to those who covet Lin Zhi, he has an advantage.
Lin Zhi didn't know that Mingyao had already started rehabilitation. He asked the driver to take him to a tea restaurant and then got off the car to eat something there first.
The hungry stomach was filled with food, which made Lin Zhi feel better.
After eating half full, Lin Zhi did not contact Ji Shuangcheng, but found a nearby hotel to check in and set an alarm on her mobile phone.
Ji Shuangcheng did ask him to watch a musical, but the time was 8 o'clock in the evening, which was still a few hours away.
Lin Zhi's body was very tired. Even after sleeping for a long time, he still felt sore and weak. He almost forced himself to leave Mingyao.
Of course, stimulation must be given immediately; if the time limit is exceeded, the effect will be greatly reduced.
If he doesn't rest well, he might not be able to watch a musical in its entirety.
The mucous membrane was a little swollen due to excessive friction. Lin Zhi frowned slightly and applied ointment on herself with a cotton swab.
He was a little annoyed because Mingyao had exceeded his expectations and made him feel a little reluctant to eat.
However, the degree of happiness exceeded his expectations. Lin Zhi threw the cotton swab into the trash can with a smile on his face.
Lin Zhi set the alarm clock and closed his eyes to rest. This helped him relax and also allowed him to think better.
If his calculations were correct, Mingyao should work hard to stand up.
If he has done all this and still cannot inspire Mingyao to fight, it only means that he is not attractive enough to Mingyao, or that Mingyao is a coward.
I hope it’s not the latter, otherwise he will be disappointed and may even lose a lot of his feelings for Mingyao.
Of course, he would not tell the system about this idea. After all, in 01's eyes, he was a lovely young man with a kind heart. He should treat the person being saved with enthusiasm. How could he be impatient or even disappointed?
When facing a mission object that needs redemption, of course one must respond with love, but Lin Zhi feels that love alone is not enough. Love is only valuable if it is seen.
This idea was so utilitarian that even Lin Zhi himself couldn't help laughing, but he was also sincerely doing it for Mingyao's own good and had no intention of hurting him. After all, in a sense, he still liked Mingyao very much.
The ointment brought some coolness to the private parts. Lin Zhi couldn't help but change her lying position and continue to review yesterday's situation.
Mingyao is a person who will never show his vulnerability in front of others. Even last night, he was holding back his shattered arrogance, revealing a bit of softness under his rage and coldness.
There was something adorable and pathetic about her, which allowed him to capture her deeply.
01 asked cautiously: [Host, what is your next plan? What can I do to help you? 】
01 was not afraid, he just felt that the host was very sleepy and was worried that his loud voice would disturb him.
Lin Zhi: [We just need to wait. 】
01: [What are you waiting for? 】
Lin Zhi: [Wait for Mingyao to chase me. 】
Lin Zhi was in a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness, and her voice was very soft.
A healthy relationship requires commitment and interaction from both parties.
Lin Zhi spent a lot of effort to get close to Ming Yao, crossed the line he drew that disconnected him from the outside world, and entered his territory. The next step was to wait for Ming Yao to take a step in his direction.
If you just give passively, that emotion can easily become a kind of demand that is taken for granted. Compared with intense emotions, the gentle love that moistens things silently is always easy to be overlooked. Not everyone in this world has the sensitive perception and can clearly feel who is giving for him.
Weaving a web is a technical job. If it is woven too tightly, it will be too rigid and inelastic, and will not be able to lure prey to approach actively. If it is woven too softly, it will be too loose and people can easily break free, and it will take a longer time.
The most brilliant chess technique in the world is not to predict where your opponent will make their moves, but to guide your opponent in making their moves while the opponent thinks it is his own brilliant idea.
He has done too much in the early stage. Now he just needs to wait for Mingyao to chase him and respond according to Mingyao's actions.
01 He said "oh" twice and didn't disturb Lin Zhi anymore, watching him relax and fall asleep.
Forty minutes before the musical started, the alarm clock woke Lin Zhi up.
He pressed his sun points and went to the bathroom to wash his face.
The slight redness and swelling on my eyes from last night has disappeared, and the discomfort in my body has been greatly reduced after applying the medicine.
Lin Zhi lifted the hem of her clothes and looked at the finger marks on her waist with some helplessness.
Mingyao's physical strength was much stronger than he had imagined. He was obviously an adult male, but his weight seemed to be nothing to Mingyao. He could even easily pick him up and turn him around.
Lin Zhi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and the light in her eyes flickered.
He rubbed his waist and talked to Ji Shuangcheng on the phone.
They agreed to meet at the theater entrance, and when Lin Zhi arrived, Ji Shuangcheng handed her a cup of hot cocoa.
"It rained heavily yesterday and the temperature is still very low today, so please keep warm."
Ji Shuangcheng wore a brown windbreaker. His mixed-race facial features were three-dimensional, and he looked gentle as he spoke in a low voice.
Lin Zhi thanked him and walked in with him.
The ticket was booked by Ji Shuangcheng, and the seat was in the third row.
When Lin Zhi sat down, he bumped into the person in the front row and said, "What a coincidence."
It was indeed a coincidence that the person sitting in the front was Guan Yi. This was the first time they met in a place without any pet-related information.
Guan Yi's eyes lit up slightly and he greeted Lin Zhi.
Guan Yi smiled and said, "If I had known that you were interested in these things, I would have invited you to come and listen. I hope I have the chance to invite you next time."
The other party was very enthusiastic and Lin Zhi also responded politely.
The show hasn't started yet, so Guan Yi asked about Nuonuo's recent situation.
Because it was raining and Nuonuo was very obedient, he didn't need to do dog training every day, so he hadn't been to Lin Zhi for a few days.
Lin Zhi chatted with him for a few words. The musical was about to start, so Guan Yi didn't continue chatting with him.
When he turned around again, Guan Yi's eyes flickered to the strange man next to Lin Zhi. After nodding to him as a greeting, he secretly pricked up his ears.
He listened to their conversation and found them polite but not close enough. It was obvious that they were just friends, which made Guan Yi breathe a sigh of relief.
Guan Yi has had a good impression of Lin Zhi since the first time they met.
Lin Zhi stood quietly under the glass cabinet, slightly bent over, looking at the pets inside. The sunlight shining on his face made him feel heart-pounding.
It's not just because of his appearance. Guan Yi feels that Lin Zhi has an indescribable sexiness that emanates from within. It's not a vulgar desire, but a feeling sculpted by experience. Even in daily contact, that feeling seems to be hidden by Lin Zhi, but Guan Yi firmly believes that it's not his illusion.
It’s just that Lin Zhi seems to be busy with work, and he can’t find much time to spend with him. When he was training Nuonuo, he saw the servants most of the time. He could only send messages to Lin Zhi occasionally on the software, and every time he had to rack his brains to find an excuse, worried that it would be too abrupt.
If Lin Zhi already has a boyfriend, then he may not have a chance.
He was a little annoyed that he bought a ticket for the front row. If he had bought a ticket in the row behind Lin Zhi, he would have been able to watch him openly.
The musical lasted for two and a half hours, and it was a bit windy outside when the show ended.
The wind blew Lin Zhi's clothes tightly against his body, outlining his thin body lines.
"It might rain soon. Do you need me to take you back?"
Ji Shuangcheng took off his windbreaker and wanted to put it on Lin Zhi.
Lin Zhi held the corner of his clothes and shook his head, indicating that he didn't need it.
Ji Shuangcheng was not embarrassed and put it back on himself.
"No, I'll just ask the driver to pick me up."
Lin Zhi declined. If he sent him home, Ji Shuangcheng might find out that he and Ming Yao lived together, and he didn't want to cause trouble.
"Why don't I take you back? I'm going that way too."
Guan Yi suddenly spoke, and winked at Ji Shuangcheng in a friendly manner under his gaze.
The word "on the way" is very clever. Ji Shuangcheng concealed his surprise. This person actually knew where Lin Zhi lived.
"No need. I've already texted the driver. If you have other plans, go ahead."
Lin Zhi shook his phone to indicate that he had already made arrangements.
Ji Shuangcheng nodded, but he left not in the direction of the parking lot, but in the direction of the coffee shop next to it.
Guan Yi approached and asked, "Does Mr. Lin like cats?"
Lin Zhi curved her eyes and said, "I like it."
"Are you free on the 27th? My friends and I are having a cat-themed party that afternoon. Everyone will bring their cats to play together. All cats that come to play are show-quality cats with good personalities. If you are interested, you can come and join us."
Guan Yi really likes small animals, and there is a special tenderness on her face when she talks about them.
"It probably depends on my schedule that day, but if I have time, I'd be happy to go."
Guan Yi was very satisfied with this answer and nodded.
Ji Shuangcheng walked out of a coffee shop nearby and handed Lin Zhi a cup of hot coffee.
"Hazelnut flavor, you're not allergic to it?"
"Thanks."
Lin Zhi nodded and took it. In the cold weather, holding the hot drink in his hand made him feel a little warmer.
Ji Shuangcheng was very considerate and even bought a cup for Guan Yi.
Guan Yi took it somewhat stiffly and thanked Ji Shuangcheng, but he felt annoyed that he was completely outdone.
Ji Shuangcheng subtly sensed Guan Yi's emotions and smiled gently.
Lin Zhi didn't notice their interaction because Ji Shuangcheng talked to him about the art exhibition that Hu Tong was planning to hold recently.
Guan Yi felt that he could not join in their conversation, so he simply stepped back a few steps, holding a cup of coffee in one hand and his phone in the other, pretending to be busy, feeling a little frustrated.
Not long after, Lin Zhi's car arrived.
Lin Zhi and Ji Shuangcheng said goodbye: "See you next time."
"Mr. Lin, then shall we meet tomorrow? It shouldn't rain tomorrow."
Guan Yi was talking about Nuonuo, and Lin Zhi nodded.
The car that came to pick him up stopped by the roadside. Lin Zhi walked down the steps, opened the car door, and paused slightly.
Mingyao was sitting inside, holding a tablet in his hands.
"Mr. Ming, why are you here?"
"I'm out for a while, so I just happened to come pick you up on the way. Let's go."
Mingyao's expression was calm, and he looked through the one-way glass at the two men standing on the steps and looking over here.
It seems that I am not going to watch the musical alone with Ji Shuangcheng, which is good.
As the car door closed, it quickly drove into the night.
Ji Shuangcheng and Guan Yi both noticed Lin Zhi's actions after opening the door, and it seemed that he was talking to someone.
Ji Shuangcheng was inevitably confused: "Is there anyone else in the car?"
Actually, he knew nothing about Lin Zhi's family composition. Hu Tong didn't know this either, as Lin Zhi didn't mention it.
Guan Yi knew that Lin Zhi was staying at a friend's house, so he answered naturally, "It should be his friend."
Ji Shuangcheng and Guan Yi looked at each other. They had nothing to say to each other, so they decided to part ways.
Ji Shuangcheng was thinking about what to share with Lin Zhi next time, while Guan Yi was thinking about meeting Lin Zhi tomorrow. Perhaps because of their concerns, Lin Zhi sneezed in the car.
"Have you caught a cold? Go back and have a bowl of ginger soup later."
Mingyao naturally showed concern and held Lin Zhi's hand.
Lin Zhi's hands were not actually cold, because he had been holding hot coffee in his hands, but Mingyao still held them stubbornly.
Lin Zhi raised her eyebrows in surprise, glanced at Mingyao's hand, but did not struggle. She leaned back in her chair and responded lazily.
They both tacitly agreed not to mention what happened in the afternoon. Mingyao looked calm, and Lin Zhi naturally followed suit.
The driver in the front seat had already pretended to be deaf when Mingyao said it was on the way, but he couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling when he heard his boss' caring words. After all, he knew how cold his boss was to his wife in the past.
Men are so fickle.
Lin Zhi saw through the rearview mirror that the driver's facial muscles were slightly distorted from holding back his anger, and she couldn't help laughing.
Mingyao is a really interesting person. He has judged him before that when he is dignified, he is really dignified, and when he is clear, he is really clear.
He knows what he wants, so he will act without hesitation, but due to years of habitual posture, it is difficult for him to smile and greet others.
Therefore, when he said these caring words, the expression on his face remained calm as if he was talking about the direction of today's stock market.
But Lin Zhi could see a little bit of the fluctuations in Mingyao's heart from the way Mingyao held his hand tightly.
Lin Zhi didn't think that his behavior was awkward or disconnected, but rather very interesting.
After all, when he choked and asked Mingyao to slow down yesterday, Mingyao said "sorry" almost indifferently, forcing him to go down.
In that moment when his mind went blank, he saw Mingyao's eyes that were focused to the point of being fanatical.
Mingyao heard Lin Zhi's laughter and asked him what he was laughing at.
Lin Zhi approached Ming Yao, and Ming Yao lowered his head slightly to cooperate with Lin Zhi's movements.
There was a warm breath in my ears, and a pleasant voice with complaints.
"Today, Mr. Ji thought I had a sprained waist and wanted to recommend a Chinese medicine doctor to me."
"Mr. Ming, I still have bruises on my waist."
Lin Zhi stepped back after he finished speaking. He looked so troubled that no one would have thought that he had just said such sensational words.
This is more than just being close yet distant, it is simply playing with Mingyao's emotions.
If Mingyao were in his clear-headed and rational state at this moment, he would realize how bad his wife beside him was, but he was blinded by the layer of innocence covering the bad appearance.
This is not a complaint, but a whisper that lures people into a deeper abyss, immerses them in their soft decadence, and punishes them for their hypocrisy.
Mingyao gives people a very depressed feeling, but sometimes his behavior is contrary to his appearance, and Lin Zhi misjudged again.
The fender of the car was raised, dividing the space.
His large palm rested on Lin Zhi's lower back, as if trying to make amends for his actions.
Mingyao saw the fingerprints on it, which were a little frightening against the backdrop of fair skin, yet also subtly brought out the dark side of human nature.
Mingyao's palms were very hot, and the warmth spread to Lin Zhi's back.
The car arrived at the underground garage, and the driver tactfully did not open the door for the boss, but left directly.
Lin Zhi got out of the car and lowered his head in distress.
He needs to rest tonight as he doesn't want to go to work tomorrow with a Band-Aid on his wound.
Mingyao also got out of the car, took the paper version of the rehabilitation training plan that he had brought specially, put it on his lap, and took the elevator with Lin Zhi.
Lin Zhi actually didn't want to ask about Mingyao's leg so soon, but he couldn't help but see the six words "Rehabilitation Training Program" printed neatly in Songti No. 4 on the cover of the document on Mingyao's leg. It was difficult for him to pretend not to see it.
Although Mingyao was still sitting in a wheelchair with a calm expression and not saying a word, Lin Zhi seemed to have heard his voice saying things like 'I can stand up', 'I'll be standing up soon', 'Just wait for me'.
Lin Zhi cooperated and reacted in surprise, saying, "Your legs can actually recover?"
Mingyao nodded. Since he didn't know how to hand the inspection report directly to Lin Zhi, he concluded, "Okay."
"Then congratulations! Grandpa will definitely be very happy to know this!"
Lin Zhi's feeling was not fake. Mingyao's plan for rehabilitation was good news for him.
Mingyao felt his happy expression soften, and asked, "What kind of ring do you like?"
At this time, the elevator had reached the fourth floor and the elevator door opened.
Lin Zhi was stunned by Mingyao's words and asked back, "Why are you asking this?"
"Grandpa asked me why he didn't see us wearing wedding rings. This was my oversight. I didn't prepare anything at the time. I asked a designer to design a few. Can you take a look and see if there's anything you like?"
Of course Mingyao found more than one designer. He found about a dozen top designers at home and abroad. Several of them sent him new works or treasured old works for him to choose from, and the others are still being designed.
Mingyao's excuse was very clever. Lin Zhi used the old man as an excuse to get close to him, and now he used this excuse to achieve his goal.
Mingyao also added: "They are all well-known designers, and their works are all treasures."
According to his wife's vain personality, expensive things must be good, and he would definitely not refuse.
The young man said as he expected: "Then send me those designs and I will choose carefully."
"Don't worry. There will be a blue diamond auctioned in Geneva in two months. You have time to choose carefully."
During the conversation, the elevator door closed and the elevator went up to the fifth floor.
The young man muttered in a daze, "I remember the price of the blue diamond sold recently seemed to be 380 million?"
"Well, the one in Geneva may not be that big, and it won't reach this price, but it's big enough for a couple's ring."
Mingyao's wealth was enough for him to buy these without blinking an eye. The reason he refused Lin Zhi's request for more money before was not because he was stingy, but because he thought Lin Zhi was not worth that much at that time.
They reached the fifth floor and Lin Zhi followed Ming Yao out of the elevator.
However, he did not enter the room. Instead, he put his arms around Mingyao's neck in front of the door and kissed his cheek.
"I wish you a good sleep. I won't accompany you. Otherwise, I'm worried that I'll do something rude because I'm too happy. Unfortunately, it's too swollen to touch anymore."
"Good night, husband."
Lin Zhi smiled and whispered goodbye to Ming Yao, her pretty face flushed with excitement.
Lin Zhi acted out the vanity, but his excitement was not entirely fake; he was indeed in a good mood.
The feeling of getting something in return for his efforts satisfied him. Lin Zhi liked to be affirmed, and when someone he had feelings for paid a high price to please him, even if it was a trivial amount, it really made him happy.
In a way, he is also vain.
I don't know if he was born this way or it's out of inertia, but Lin Zhi has become accustomed to being needed. Because he has carried almost extreme expectations, he has even raised his threshold for being needed. Ordinary needs cannot satisfy his psychological needs at all.
But he is not a giving person. As a shrewd and selfish businessman, he always makes sure there is a high probability of return before taking action.
In addition, there are not many people in this world for whom he is willing to pay first. After his death, his kinship will fade away, and there will be even fewer such people.
Lin Zhi himself was not aware of this contradictory and almost deformed psychology.
He just felt that he was very happy now, and even when he called Mingyao, there was some sincerity in his heart.
But this time, Lin Zhi was unable to leave smoothly.
Before his hands left Mingyao's neck, Mingyao's hands grasped his thighs and let him sit astride his arms.
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