Chapter 7 The Tattoo on Her Shoulder
Because she had been drinking, Cheng Hexi called her driver over.
Her driver parked the car in the villa's garage, next to the SF90 that You Yue usually drove.
After getting out of the car, You Yue looked around and asked her, "Do you usually drive this car?"
"There's another one; it was driven over this afternoon and parked there."
As the car door closed, he looked towards the far end of the garage and caught a glimpse of a black Mercedes-Benz G63.
You Yue raised an eyebrow and thought to himself, "Pretty cool."
Cheng Hexi didn't think he would ask such a trivial question. After thinking for a while and still not understanding, she asked, "What's wrong?"
He said, "I'll have the company register your license plate."
"..." Cheng Hexi turned her head to look at the person next to her, somewhat surprised.
Actually, she didn't think she would go to Youyue Company to find him again.
But who can say what will happen next?
Then, Cheng Hexi calmly thought that You Yue was indeed very thoughtful.
If he has someone he likes, she's probably the type who knows how to love.
Taking advantage of the topic of cars, she became curious: "I heard that there's a row of luxury cars in Hongsheng's underground parking garage that belong to you. Is that true?"
You Yue glanced at her: "Is President Cheng so gossipy?"
Cheng Hexi gave a soft "hmm" and said frankly, "It's human nature."
"There isn't a row. Who spread that rumor?" He thought for a moment, "Maybe five or six."
That's quite a lot.
Their house is big, and the garage is big too. She only parked two cars here; the rest were used for sightseeing.
"The company parking spaces are just sitting empty anyway, so I'll make good use of them."
He asked Cheng Hexi, "Isn't Xilin like that?"
Cheng Hexi shook her head, smiled, and said meaningfully, "I don't know, but they're probably not as wealthy as Hongsheng."
You Yue glanced at her and fell silent.
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As I opened the door, the crystal chandelier lit up, illuminating the entire room.
The two changed their shoes together in the entryway.
You Yue glanced at the places where the boxes had been placed and found that they had all been removed, and there were more than a dozen pairs of women's high heels in the shoe cabinet.
Aside from that, nothing has changed.
The villa has four floors, each with 600 square meters. The bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom are on the third floor, while the study, gym, and yoga room for the two of them are on the second floor. Cheng Hexi had toured the villa in the afternoon and was basically familiar with it.
It's clear that You Yue is someone who values quality of life; even his mattress is a seven-figure Vispring.
Filled with pure handmade cashmere, expensive and comfortable.
You Yue's study has a combination lock, and so does hers.
In the afternoon, after putting her important items inside, she entered a six-digit number and closed the door.
Although they had a meal together, the two were still not very familiar with each other and didn't have much to say to each other. After saying goodnight downstairs, they went upstairs to their respective homes.
You Yue stopped on the second floor, preparing to enter the study, but seeing that Cheng Hexi hadn't stopped, he called out to her, "What time do you leave every morning?"
Cheng Hexi stood on the steps two levels higher than him and looked back.
"Eight o'clock, I guess."
After she finished speaking, she asked again, "And you?"
"More or less," You Yue said.
The soundproofing of this house is an advantage; the property manager said it can guarantee that residents will not be harmed by any noise.
Actually, even if their schedules are different, they won't bother each other.
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After taking a shower, Cheng Hexi went downstairs to the study.
I left the company too early today; there are still some issues that need to be addressed.
Out of habit, she follows the principle of "doing today's work today" and rarely leaves things for the next day.
Cheng Hexi was actually a little unaccustomed to the new environment.
When she arrived in the afternoon, she met the auntie here, surnamed Yao, who had a very kind face. Auntie Yao showed her around the kitchen.
Cheng Hexi was very fond of coffee machines, and I chatted with her for a while while we were strolling around.
When asked if they had an oven at home, Aunt Yao said they did, but Mr. You doesn't like sweets, so they didn't use it.
After finishing speaking, she didn't forget to ask Cheng Hexi if she had any favorite desserts, saying that she had a few that she was good at making.
The smile on her face was very kind when she said this. Cheng Hexi felt that her age should be about the same as her mother's. Feeling a sense of sympathy, she said that she would like to learn a few tricks from her when she had some free time in a while, and asked her to bring out the oven.
After finishing a short meeting held 10,000 kilometers apart, Cheng Hexi glanced at the time and turned off her computer.
The hallway light remained on. She left her desk, and as her mind returned to reality, she realized that this was not her own apartment.
This is a city that doesn't skimp on its lights; it's not dark even at night.
Cheng Hexi didn't tell You Yue that the decoration here was actually to her liking.
She has always loved these huge floor-to-ceiling windows since she was a child.
She drew back the sheer curtain, and her shadow was reflected in the glass.
The lights behind them were bright and dazzling.
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Cheng Hexi slept well on her first night after moving into the bridal chamber.
She travels all over the world frequently for work, but she doesn't have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar beds.
I wake up naturally in the morning.
She opened her eyes and was dazed for a moment. She checked the time: 6:56. There were still four minutes before the alarm went off. She closed her eyes again.
But she didn't let herself drift off to sleep. Instead, she reached for the remote, opened the curtains, and quietly waited for her mind to kick in.
I got up from the bed, made up the bed, and turned off the alarm clock that was going to ring in a minute.
During this process, Cheng Hexi began to recall today's schedule.
The master bedroom and the side bedroom each have their own bathroom, which is very convenient. After washing up, she was almost fully awake and opened the door to go to the walk-in closet to change her clothes.
She had left her bathrobe aside before going to bed last night, and for the sake of convenience when changing clothes, she only wore the long slip dress underneath.
The dress is made of silk, with a fitted waist and a hem that falls directly to the ankles. The fabric is as smooth as a flowing river.
Her hair was casually loose, and she wore no makeup, yet her natural beauty was undeniable.
She was still not used to having another person in her place, and when she went out, she bumped into You Yue and stopped in her tracks with a slight surprise.
Compared to her, You Yue was much more indifferent, as if she was used to her living here.
The man was covered in a light sweat, and his hair, which was not styled as usual, was casually scattered across his forehead.
Like coming back from the gym or running.
Stripped of his well-tailored haute couture suits, his great physique was on full display.
Standing nearly 1.9 meters tall, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, his chest muscles are faintly visible beneath his black T-shirt.
She came out of the bedroom, and he prepared to go into the bedroom.
The surprise she felt upon seeing You Yue completely dispelled Cheng Hexi's last vestige of sleepiness. She shifted her gaze to the man's face and greeted him calmly, "Good morning."
You Yue also said, "Good morning."
His eyes were incredibly clear.
The next second, she realized that the other person's gaze had swept over her bare shoulder.
The man's gaze lingered for a moment, then became slightly inquisitive, but without a trace of ambiguity or allure; his expression remained completely calm.
In the blink of an eye, he had looked away and said, "Aunt Yao has prepared breakfast."
Cheng Hexi nodded and thanked him, "I understand."
Afterwards, You Yue opened the door and went back to the master bedroom. Cheng Hexi turned around and went into the walk-in closet, knowing in her heart that he had just looked at the tattoo on her shoulder.
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The two ate breakfast together, but barely spoke during the meal.
I didn't eat at home last night, and only this morning did I get to experience Aunt Yao's cooking skills, which were really good.
She praised him a few times, which made him very happy.
Before this, Cheng Hexi did not have the habit of eating breakfast at home.
Unless there are special circumstances, the second assistant's work hours start at nine o'clock, but Cheng Hexi arrives earlier.
Her assistant will bring her breakfast when she comes to work.
Basically, it's a bagel or sandwich with a cup of Americano.
The housekeeper at her apartment doesn't provide breakfast; she only cleans the rooms and cooks dinner.
I haven't experienced the feeling of waking up in the morning and having a meal at home for many years.
After breakfast, Cheng Hexi took the elevator back to the third floor.
She had already washed up, put on makeup, and dressed. Now she came up to get her suit and accessories.
The walk-in closet is very large, estimated to be nearly 100 square meters, and is shared by the two of them.
Perfume cabinets, jewelry cabinets, bag cabinets, and dressing tables... each area is neatly organized.
The wardrobe is against an entire wall of the walk-in closet, with glass doors, and has a stylish and elegant design.
You Yue left her a large space; Cheng Hexi had a lot of clothes, and there was still room to spare even after putting them all in.
She opened the jewelry cabinet and saw that the top shelves were filled with Youyue's ties and cufflinks.
When You Yue came out of the study, he ran into Cheng Hexi coming downstairs.
Today she wore a white suit, a brooch, and her hair was tied in a low bun at the back, with simple pearl earrings.
She was already tall and slender, but not weak. After dressing up, she looked very capable and dazzling.
You Yue stood in front of the closed door, looking at her attire, and for some reason, his gaze drifted to her left shoulder.
After a brief moment of distraction, he asked, "Are we going out?"
Cheng Hexi smiled at him and said, "Okay, I'm leaving."
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In the evening, Cheng Hexi entered the house around 7 p.m. Aunt Yao had prepared dinner and was waiting for her, telling her that You Yue would be back later and wouldn't be eating at home.
She nodded, without saying anything more.
The two ate breakfast together, and Cheng Hexi didn't feel awkward at all. Now that she was alone, she wasn't bored at all.
After Aunt Yao left, she took a shower upstairs and then went into her study to work.
It was already ten o'clock when You Yue got home.
A friend of mine is returning to China today. Jingyao said he hasn't seen him since the race in Yungang and insists that he go too.
You Yue left the company around 7 p.m., had dinner at the club, and drank a few glasses of alcohol.
The driver parked the car in front of the villa. After getting out of the car, he saw that the courtyard was brightly lit, but the building in front of him was silent in the darkness, with only the first floor lit up, like a bright box in the dark.
He entered the door with the password, his gaze sweeping around until he saw Cheng Hexi sitting at the dining table eating a cupcake.
She was still wearing that silk nightgown, but tonight she wore an outer layer over it.
The outer garment fell softly over her shoulders, covering the tattoo she had glimpsed that morning.
Upon hearing the sound, Cheng Hexi looked up, and the two locked eyes.
You Yue changed his shoes, draped his suit jacket over his arm, looked at her for a moment in silence, and said, "I'm back."
Cheng Hexi hummed in agreement, asking nothing further, but simply raised her chin, inviting him, "Want some cake?"
What kind of cake?
You Yue changed her shoes and walked a few steps toward the dining table.
“It’s just a regular cupcake,” she said. “I asked Aunt Yao to bring the oven out.”
You Yue glanced at the kitchen and saw the oven next to the coffee machine.
He wanted to say, "You don't need to tell me this is not just my home."
But he didn't answer in the end; he just asked, "Can you bake a cake?"
Cheng Hexi countered, "Surprised?"
"A little."
“Stereotypes are unacceptable,” she joked casually, finishing the last bite of her food. “It’s one way to release stress.”
You Yue nodded in understanding.
Their actions and decisions can determine business worth hundreds of millions or affect stock price fluctuations. Even the most brilliant leader cannot be completely in control.
He asked, "Does racing count?"
Cheng Hexi had already tidied up the table briefly. Hearing this, she looked up at him.
Although both of them were aware of their chance encounter that day, they tacitly kept it a secret.
She nodded: "Mm."
As the air quieted down, Cheng Hexi suddenly realized that the two of them had been chatting for so long.
So the topic was brought back to the beginning.
So, do you want some cake?
I only baked three in total. The ingredients were very healthy and they were delicious.
It was too late for her to eat much, so these two were reserved for You Yue.
"Thank you," You Yue declined, "I don't like sweets."
Cheng Hexi nodded and threw it directly into the trash can.
She wasn't disappointed, but she felt it was a bit of a waste.
But the taste changes when you put it in the refrigerator, and it's also harmful to your health, so it's better to just throw it away.
They both went up the stairs. Cheng Hexi walked beside him and asked, "Shall we go visit Grandma together these next few days? I have time."
You Yue mentioned it once before, but she was too busy at the time.
You Yue then remembered to tell her, "I'm flying to London tomorrow. Wait for me to come back."
A note from the author:
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This man will regret it.
Thanks for reading! See you the day after tomorrow! [heart]
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