Chapter 43 "Don't take it off."
When You Yue returned to the ward, it was the time when the sunlight was at its strongest.
The curtains in the hospital room were drawn, blocking out the blazing afternoon sun. Tiny halos of sunlight peeked through the gaps, dancing on the floor.
Cheng Hexi was the only one in the room.
She lay on the bed with her eyes closed, her breathing steady and even; it was a rare moment when she was sleeping soundly.
While having breakfast today, she remarked that she hadn't had such a carefree sleep in a long time.
You Yue remembers asking her how long it had been since she last took a vacation.
Cheng Hexi said that since returning to China to take over Xilin, she has not taken a single long vacation.
However, her negative emotions were only exposed for a second before she suppressed them. You Yue, on the other hand, paused after hearing this and asked her if she wanted to go somewhere for a few days.
Cheng Hexi frankly said that of course she wanted to.
But they were all too busy to completely put down their work, no matter where they were. Having gotten used to doing everything themselves, they couldn't just sit back and relax.
As Cheng Hexi said this, she was drinking her porridge with her head down, ignoring the serious look on You Yue's face when he asked the question. Before anyone could speak, she suddenly said, "Let's talk about it during our honeymoon."
Upon hearing this, You Yue chuckled, thinking, "She hasn't even mentioned when the wedding will be held, and she's already talking about the honeymoon?"
It's like saying something offhand without considering whether others have any expectations.
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Standing in the warm afternoon air, You Yue saw that the bouquet of pink peonies he had given was also placed on the table, next to the two bouquets given by Jing Yao and Lynn, nothing special.
After watching her sleeping face for a while, he came to his senses, turned around, put the snacks he had brought from his grandmother's house on the low table, took off his suit and hung it by the door, and returned to the sofa to turn on his laptop.
The hands of his wristwatch moved silently, time flowing evenly. After an unknown amount of time, he looked up from the screen, habitually glancing towards the hospital bed. This time, however, he found that Cheng Hexi was already awake, her gaze fixed on him.
A thought struck You Yue, and he put down his laptop and went over.
For a moment, neither of them spoke.
You Yue spoke first, asking her, "When did you wake up?"
Cheng Hexi replied, "Two or three minutes ago."
"Why didn't you wake me up when you were awake?"
"Seeing you working so hard," she joked, "I don't want to affect Mr. You's ability to make money."
His gaze was gentle. He stood up and asked her if she wanted some water or if she had any requests. Cheng Hexi shook her head at each question.
Finally, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Then why were you staring at me like that?"
Cheng Hexi clearly didn't expect him to ask this question directly. She herself didn't know the answer. After thinking for a moment, she said, "It's clearly me who's sick, but you're the one who's suffering. You've slept less than me, and you've neglected your work and social engagements."
She lay in bed and gave him a "good guy" card: "Thank you for taking such good care of me these past two days. I owe you a huge favor."
You Yue knew that Cheng Hexi was an extremely independent person who disliked troubling others. However, he didn't consider himself to fall into the category of "others," and taking care of her was something he did willingly.
He doesn't even consider this "nice guy" card anymore.
That's not what he wants.
"Then how does President Cheng intend to repay?" You Yue leaned over, resting his arm on the edge of the bed, and asked with his eyes lowered.
This action is very intimidating.
Cheng Hexi paused.
The man tucked a stray hair behind her ear, stood up, smiled, and said in his usual tone, "Don't worry about it, it's nothing."
She blinked, her heart beating faster.
When she got tired of lying in bed, You Yue gave her a cushion to lean on.
The peonies beside the hospital bedside table were blooming brightly and beautifully.
She turned her head to look at the flowers again and asked, "Did you choose these flowers yourself?"
You Yue hummed in agreement: "Is it pretty?"
"very beautiful."
Peonies are delicate flowers, and they bloom best in May and June. It's rare to find such a beautiful bunch of peonies now that the season is almost the Great Heat.
"You have good taste."
You Yue didn't mince words: "A natural-born good aesthetic sense."
Cheng Hexi smiled.
A moment later, he said, "I picked out the wedding ring myself, and you like it very much, don't you?"
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After being discharged from the hospital, Cheng Hexi's life returned to normal.
Before she was discharged from the hospital, the doctor specifically instructed her to eat on time and not to overexert herself, as her stomach was riddled with problems and needed careful care.
You Yue listened attentively, but she herself drifted off into thought. After taking a nap, she had almost completely forgotten the doctor's instructions.
She hadn't been to work for two days, and the documents waiting to be signed were all sitting on her desk. In a few days, she would personally fly to Hong Kong to discuss the final round of mergers and acquisitions.
The vice president of the investment department had just left when Cheng Hexi put down her pen, took a sip of warm water from the table, and received a message on her phone.
It was Youyue who reminded her to eat lunch.
Cheng Hexi glanced at the time; it was exactly twelve o'clock.
She doesn't have a big appetite, but she forced herself to eat protein and carbohydrates in the morning, so she's not actually hungry yet.
She picked up her phone and sent a voice message: "A part-time job reminding me to eat? When did Mr. You's business become so extensive?"
Youyue replied with a voice message: "New business, just started today."
"After all, President Cheng also said that if you get sick, I will also worry and suffer because of you."
"..."
With him saying that, Cheng Hexi had no reason not to listen.
She hates troubling others the most.
I didn't care about my health before because I was free to come and go as I pleased. I didn't need to tell anyone if I worked overtime and didn't go home, and I didn't need to notify anyone if I flew to the other side of the world for a business trip. I could see a doctor and hire a caregiver when I was sick and hospitalized. I had no support and didn't need to care about so much.
The present is different from the past.
As Cheng Hexi stepped into the private elevator to go to the cafeteria for a meal, she thought to herself that You Yue was quite adept at understanding her thoughts.
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I ate on time, didn't drink alcohol, and paid attention to my diet. I kept doing this for several days after being discharged from the hospital, and my stomach really didn't hurt anymore.
A few days after she was discharged from the hospital, You Yue flew to Berlin. She didn't know what he was going to talk about, and she wasn't curious.
When he received Cheng Hexi's message asking about his return trip, he was at his hotel in Berlin, preparing to leave for the airport.
You Yue was somewhat surprised.
During any previous business trips, Cheng Hexi had never proactively inquired about his itinerary.
Before he left, he said he would be gone for four or five days. When she heard this, she just nodded and didn't seem to take it seriously.
[Landing tomorrow at noon.]
Why did you suddenly ask that? Are you missing me?
It was evening on Cheng Hexi's end. She had just finished showering and came out of the bathroom when she saw the message and replied.
【No. 】
You Yue smiled.
Her answer was not surprising at all.
He got into the car, fastened his seatbelt, crossed his legs, leaned back in the seat, and sent a voice message: "What instructions does Mr. Cheng have?"
Cheng Hexi said, "The suit I made for you in Paris is finished. I'll wait for you to come back and try it on."
She was stating the facts, and You Yue genuinely felt that this meant she missed him.
He replied, "Then I won't work overtime tonight, I'll go home before dinner and wait for you."
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You Yue truly kept his word.
He rested on the plane and hadn't even adjusted to the time difference. As soon as he landed, he went back to work at Hongsheng. After signing the documents, he took the driver's car home.
Cheng Hexi returned at dinner time, wearing a bespoke gray suit. She only looked up in surprise when she saw his leather shoes in the entryway, and then looked towards the dining room.
"You're back?"
You Yue stood up from the table, raised his eyebrows and said, "Yes, you're back. Didn't I promise you I'd be back soon?"
"The board meeting just ended, it's a bit late," Cheng Hexi actually complained to him, "They talked too much."
You Yue smiled and observed her complexion.
It's much better than when he left; things are moving in a positive direction.
He didn't interfere much in official matters, and naturally took her suit and hung it up.
Cheng Hexi took off her high heels, turned around, and almost bumped into the man's arms.
You Yue helped him up.
I haven't seen you for five days.
They had been separated for much longer before, and You Yue had never felt anything about it, but this time his gaze was fixed on her.
Her hair still smelled of tea from the shampoo she used at home, which surprisingly stirred up a bit of homesickness in him, a man who was constantly traveling the world.
He released his grip, lowered his eyes, and asked, "Have you been eating on time?"
“Yes,” Cheng Hexi answered the question before looking at him and saying, “Do you know that no one has taken care of me for many years?”
You Yue smiled and replied, "Then I'm honored."
"..."
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Custom-made suits are a complicated process. Some time ago, the elderly tailor even flew to Beijing to double-check You Yue's measurements and make minor adjustments to ensure a perfect fit.
Tailor-made, made with superior fabrics, and with You Yue being a natural clothes hanger, it's hard for it not to be outstanding.
He did not disappoint Cheng Hexi's kindness and took her as his sole model.
You Yue had just mentioned his good taste a few days ago, and Cheng Hexi was also very confident in her own aesthetic sense.
She knew this man had many cufflinks and could even ask him to change his accessories according to the color of his suit.
Seeing the satisfied look in the man's eyes, You Yue suddenly remembered that she had ordered a suit for him after they slept together for the first time.
Having figured out what had happened, he suddenly asked, "You're actually quite satisfied with my figure, aren't you?"
Cheng Hexi paused in adjusting his cufflinks, then turned back after a moment.
You Yue was dressed neatly, with a watch and tie clip, and leaned lazily against the wardrobe.
He continued, "They also really like it when I wear a suit."
This time, a declarative sentence was used directly.
Cheng Hexi gave a short laugh, turned around, and ignored her completely.
You Yue leaned forward and hugged her from behind.
Suddenly enveloped by the man's scent, Cheng Hexi caught the familiar base notes of his perfume—cedar and ambergris—and froze for a moment.
What is this for? Is it seduction?
She admitted, "Yes."
But he still stubbornly insisted: "I am a person with normal aesthetic sense."
Leaning against the man's strong chest, she could almost feel his equally rapid heartbeat.
You Yue chuckled, then lowered his head and kissed her ear: "Did you miss me, He Xi?"
Her body trembled slightly.
Composing herself, she turned to look at him and smiled, "No need to adjust to the time difference, Mr. You?"
You Yue didn't speak, but lowered his head slightly and moved closer to her lips.
Cheng Hexi closed her eyes briefly, didn't flinch, and reached out to wrap her arms around his neck.
After a moment of hesitation, the hand encircling the waist of the person in his arms suddenly tightened, and he lifted her up in his arms.
The walk-in closet connects to the master bedroom.
He used his toes to push the door open and pressed the person down on the bed for a deep kiss.
"You like me in a suit, so should I take it off?"
She never said whether she missed him.
Cheng Hexi didn't want to respond, so she tugged at the man's belt, signaling him to shut up.
Yu Yue obediently stopped talking and focused on kissing.
The sheets were soon rubbed and became messy.
The cufflinks touched the skin beneath her shirt, and Cheng Hexi snorted, saying it was cold. He removed his hand and prepared to take off his shirt.
But someone called out to him.
She said, "Don't take it off."
You Yue chuckled briefly, unfastened his cufflinks and tossed them onto the corner of the bed, then threw away the Patek Philippe on his wrist in the same way.
His gaze remained fixed on her face.
Cheng Hexi lay on the bed watching his movements, feeling her whole body heat up, including her breathing.
You Yue casually grabbed a condom and put her lips/tongue down.
Her skin was exposed to the air.
As his hand moved downwards, the man's fingertips slid across the smooth skin and touched something.
Cheng Hexi's long legs were encircled by a black shirt clip, which hooked onto the hem of her white shirt.
The contrast between black and white is exceptionally sexy and alluring.
Because of today's board meeting, she dressed extremely formally, using a shirt clip to make her shirt neat, but in his eyes, it seemed like something erotic.
Cheng Hexi turned her head away, avoiding the man's gaze.
One of the clips came loose.
Reason also snapped.
You Yue leaned down and kissed her again.
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